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How to Write a Damn Good Thriller : a Step-by-step Guide for Novelists and Screenwriters by James N. Frey is a reference work available to read on EtoBox.
What is How to Write a Damn Good Thriller : a Step-by-step Guide for Novelists and Screenwriters about?
<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>
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- Author
- James N. Frey
- Publisher
- St. Martin's Press
- Published
- 2010
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780312575076
- Category
- reference
- Subjects
- Literary Fiction, Art, Fiction
- Rating
- 3.93 / 5 (167 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14