How to Write Dialogue in a Thriller Novel
Dialogue is one of the essential elements of a thriller novel. How you structure, punctuate, and use tags will significantly impact how your readers interpret what they are reading. This […]
Types of Conflict in Thriller Novels: Obstacles and Problems
What makes a good thriller novel? Types of conflict. You can break down the types of conflict into two categories: external and internal. External conflicts are the problems that occur […]
8 Cut-Throat Character Archetypes for Your Thriller Novel
The first step to developing your creative writing is to create the characters. Character archetypes are a way of categorizing all types of character, and they can be broken down […]
7 Elements of a Story: Character, Plot, Setting
It’s a well-known fact that a good story needs a plot, setting, and characters. But what about point of view? What about style? What is the theme of the story […]
Creating a Story Arc in Your Thriller Novel
A story arc is the sequence of events leading up to and following a climax. You can break it into four parts: setup, conflict, finish, and resolution. Of course, story […]
How to Use Foreshadowing in Your Upcoming Thriller Book
Foreshadowing is often used in literature, film, and other narrative art to create suspense. You can foreshadow through pre-scenes, predictions, symbolism, or apprehension. Foreshadowing creates anticipation for upcoming events that […]
Writing in First Person Point of View: A Guide for Thriller Writers
The first-person point of view is a tricky perspective to write in. It can be a fantastic way to connect with your readers, but not all authors are capable of […]
How to Switch the Narrative Between Past and Present in a Thriller Novel
You can use past and present in various ways to tell the story in a novel. For example, the past to show where a character was coming from or their […]
How to Write a Great Book Description for the Back Cover of a Book
If you’re an author and want to write a book description for your book’s back cover, I have some advice for you. The book description needs to be short and […]