What being a lawyer taught John Grisham about writing novels

In this episode of ReThinking, Adam Grant interviews John Grisham, the author of numerous best-selling legal thrillers. Grisham recounts his early days as a lawyer, including a particularly harrowing first murder trial that nearly made him quit. He discusses his transition from law to writing, his disciplined writing routine, and the creative process behind his novels, including grappling with doubt and unexpected plot twists. The conversation also delves into Grisham's strong opposition to the death penalty, a stance influenced by a conversation with a chaplain on death row, and his work with the Innocence Project to exonerate the wrongfully convicted.