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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Entertainment
Casey Cooper-Fiske

Harlan Coben on imposter syndrome and why only bad writers think they are good

The author Harlan Coben has admitted to experiencing "imposter syndrome", despite a prolific career behind popular book series including Myron Bolitar.

The 64-year-old writer, whose works such as The Stranger, Fool Me Once and Safe have been brought to the screen by Netflix, suggested self-belief is a quality found exclusively in poor writers.

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