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How to Find New Purpose After a Legal Career feat. A.X. Foster
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A.X. Foster is a former prosecutor and defense attorney turned novelist who’s turning real-life courtroom experience into gripping legal thrillers. In this episode, he shares how his background in acting and law helped him build a successful writing career, why COVID was the creative catalyst he needed, and how his novels teach readers about the legal system, without getting lost in legalese.
LAWYER SIDE HUSTLES
A.X.’s side hustle as an author didn’t just stem from a love of books—it came from lived experience. Drawing from real cases he prosecuted and defended, he built compelling plots that read like fiction but are grounded in courtroom realism. He even test-ran his early manuscripts with a jury of trusted friends and lawyers for feedback.
“Write what you know… because I can spot right away someone who’s never been in a courtroom,” A.X. Foster shares in Episode 206 of You Are a Lawyer.
He also manages his own publishing relationships and book marketing, blending legal savvy with entrepreneurial spirit. From book signings to readings to podcast interviews, A.X. shows that you can take a legal career and build something entirely new, without leaving your skills behind.
LISTEN TO LEARN
- How courtroom experience can shape compelling legal thrillers
- Why creative skills are valuable assets in a legal career
- How to write fiction that’s both entertaining and educational
WE ALSO DISCUSS
- The role of performance and storytelling in trial work
- How A.X.'s background in acting helped him excel in law and writing
- Practical advice for lawyers who want to write books or pursue creative paths
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Website: https://www.youarealawyer.com
215 episodes
Manage episode 501555040 series 2911363
A.X. Foster is a former prosecutor and defense attorney turned novelist who’s turning real-life courtroom experience into gripping legal thrillers. In this episode, he shares how his background in acting and law helped him build a successful writing career, why COVID was the creative catalyst he needed, and how his novels teach readers about the legal system, without getting lost in legalese.
LAWYER SIDE HUSTLES
A.X.’s side hustle as an author didn’t just stem from a love of books—it came from lived experience. Drawing from real cases he prosecuted and defended, he built compelling plots that read like fiction but are grounded in courtroom realism. He even test-ran his early manuscripts with a jury of trusted friends and lawyers for feedback.
“Write what you know… because I can spot right away someone who’s never been in a courtroom,” A.X. Foster shares in Episode 206 of You Are a Lawyer.
He also manages his own publishing relationships and book marketing, blending legal savvy with entrepreneurial spirit. From book signings to readings to podcast interviews, A.X. shows that you can take a legal career and build something entirely new, without leaving your skills behind.
LISTEN TO LEARN
- How courtroom experience can shape compelling legal thrillers
- Why creative skills are valuable assets in a legal career
- How to write fiction that’s both entertaining and educational
WE ALSO DISCUSS
- The role of performance and storytelling in trial work
- How A.X.'s background in acting helped him excel in law and writing
- Practical advice for lawyers who want to write books or pursue creative paths
Join the FREE mailing list!
Get behind-the-scenes content from You Are A Lawyer.
1) Visit www.youarealawyer.com
2) Add your email address to the Subscribe pop-up box OR
3) Enter your email address on the right side of the screen
4) Get emails from me (I won't fill your inbox with junk)!
Interact with You Are A Lawyer
Kyla Denanyoh hosts the You Are A Lawyer podcast.
Follow the podcast:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@youarealawyer
Website: https://www.youarealawyer.com
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