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 […]
What is a Synopsis of a Book? How to Create One in 7 Steps
A synopsis is what publishers use to decide what books they want to publish. If you are an author, this will help get your book published. A synopsis should be […]
Antagonist vs. Protagonist: 5 Distinguishing Traits
Antagonists and protagonists are two of the most prominent characters in fiction. The antagonist is usually “the bad guy” who opposes the protagonist. They provide obstacles for the protagonist to […]
Developing the Protagonist Personality: Weaknesses, Strengths, and Character
The protagonist personality type is hard to ignore because they have a lot of energy and are always active. No protagonist is the same. They all have a unique personality […]
Your Story Map: Structuring Your Thriller Novel
If you are writing a thriller novel, it’s important to structure it correctly. Story maps help authors think about how their stories will unfold and keep them on track when […]