Writing the Thriller

Categories: Craft | Thriller | Writing

Panelists discuss essential elements of successful thrillers, including character development (making protagonists relatable and interesting enough that readers care about their fate), building tension through multiple climaxes leading to a big payoff, and creating a rollercoaster-like reading experience.

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The panel gives examples of humorous scenes in their books. The authors agree that you have to know how to use language to be funny. They also briefly discuss the difficulty of writing sex, crime, and violence.