How to Write a Damn Good Thriller: A Step-by-Step Guide for Novelists and Screenwriters
<p>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:<br />*Germinal ideas<br />*Breathing life into great thriller characters<br />*Crafting a gripping opening<br />*Maintaining tension<br />*Creating obstacles and conflicts<br />*Writing a mean, lean thriller scene<br />*Adding surprise twists<br />*Building a smashing climax<br />and many more. <br />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.</p>