The Art of the “Chain-Authored” Thriller: CIA Tactics for Literary Collaboration

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Ever wondered if “too many cooks spoil the broth” applies to novel writing? Not according to Doctor Edward Mickolus.

In this episode of the Fiction Writers’ Podcast, host Lana McAra welcomes back a guest whose resume reads like a Tom Clancy novel. With 33 years at the CIA and 50 books to his name, Ed Mickolus is now pioneering a rare form of storytelling: the chain-authored book.

Ed breaks down the logistics of managing dozens of authors on a single project, from creating a shared “Character Bible” to navigating the legal minefields of lifetime secrecy agreements.

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