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How to Write a Damn Good Thriller: A Step-by-Step Guide for Novelists and Screenwriters

By James N. Frey

Book information

Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Year
2010
ISBN
0312575076, 9780312575076
LCC
PN3377.5.S87 F74 2010
Open Library ID
OL23928997M
Language
english
Format
MOBI
Filesize
723 kB (740336 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
304\0
Topic
Art
Time added
2023-10-13 16:09:49

Description

A quick look at any fiction bestseller list reveals that thrillers make up most of the titles at the top. HOW TO WRITE A DAMN GOOD THRILLER will help the aspiring novelist or screenwriter to design, draft, write, and polish a thriller that is sure to grab readers. Frey uses examples from both books and movies and addresses the following hot topics:*Germinal ideas*Breathing life into great thriller characters*Crafting a gripping opening*Maintaining tension*Creating obstacles and conflicts*Writing a mean, lean thriller scene*Adding surprise twists*Building a smashing climaxand many more. In his trademark approachable and humorous style, Frey illuminates the building blocks of great thrillers and gives the reader the tools to write his or her own.

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