How to Find New Purpose After a Legal Career feat. A.X. Foster

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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