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What do you do when you want to be writing dialogue that's fresh? Writing dialogue cheatsheet to find fresh angles on your characters Posts with …
6 tips for writing dialogue that you haven’t heard beforeRead More
How Hammett's classic 'The Maltese Falcon' showed me what kind of writer to be As an undergraduate I studied English literature at Oxford …
Guns in thrillers shouldn't glamorize violence--even when the hero is the best shot I’ve only fired a gun on a single occasion, though guns have …
The Midpoint is key to the pace of a thriller structure -- and many other genres When you structure a thriller, pay special attention to the plot …
Remember how it feels to feel bad, endure it positively, and write it down When something bad happens to a writer, the experience is great material …
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A "What if" situation is a great way to start your plotting A “What if” question can spark your entire thriller. Try to imagine any situation and …
A thriller opening needs action to grab the readers The most effective thriller opening hits the reader with action right away. It'll hook them …
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