35-book veteran Brian Drake joins Mark P.J. Nadon to reveal a brutal industry truth: If you aren't publishing fast, the algorithm will likely bury you. In this episode, we deconstruct how Brian maintains a prolific pace and why he uses a manual typewriter to stay in the zone. Inside the Episode: The 90-Day Churn: The modern algorithm requires high-volume production to stay visible to readers. The Typewriter Strategy: How Brian uses a manual typewriter to force focus and eliminate digital distractions. Character Mastery: Moving past "flat" characters to create stakes that actually make readers care. Technical Research: How Brian researched nuclear security for The Murder Mind. Featured Book: The Murder Mind (Sam Raven Book 11). Brian Drake's book The Murder Mind: https://a.co/d/8nPvNqG Follow Brian Drake online: https://briandrakebooks.com/about/ Join the After Show on Patreon and get early access to episodes, bonus after-show segments with guests, and my free novella Cognitive Breach. You’ll also be able to support the show and help me keep bringing on great thriller authors. https://patreon.com/markpjnadon Today's Sponsor Mark P.J. Nadon's novels including his psychological action tech thriller, The Genesis Project: https://mybook.to/marksthrillers Authors: Want to be a guest? Apply here → https://markpjnadon.ca/the-thriller-pitch-podcast Explore thrillers by Mark P.J. Nadon: • https://markpjnadon.ca/novels/ Follow on Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markpjnadon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markpjnadon_thrillerauthor/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mark_pj_nadon

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