Thriller structure: Midpoint gives plot impetus
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 …
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Write a thriller: Bad experiences make you a better writer
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 …
Write a thriller: Conceal to create suspense in writing
Trick readers, but don’t hoodwink them In his fabulous essay The Simple Art of Murder Raymond Chandler wrote that “The solution must seem …
Thriller plot: Figure out destination to build climax
Figure out the end of the novel before you start to write The great thriller writer Joseph Finder told me that figuring out the end of a thriller plot …
Write a thriller: How Don Winslow propels a plot around its Midpoint
The key to the pace of a thriller lies in the Midpoint The Midpoint is a plot point that lies, of course, at the halfway point of the book. What does …
Write a thriller: Find a good ‘What if’
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 …
Thriller opening needs action
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 …