Inside the Minds of Thriller Characters

Categories: Character | History | Setting | Thriller | Writing

Ben Coes, Boyd Morrison, George Easter, Mark Greaney, Mike Lawson, and Zoë Sharp discuss how to create unforgettable thriller characters. They explore how occupations, backstories, and setting choices shape identity, authenticity, and the emotional intensity that drives high-stakes storytelling.

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Inside the Minds of Thriller Characters

A Day in the Life of a U.S. Secret Service Agent: Protecting Power From the Inside

Writing a Query Agents Want to Read

Building a Meaningful Collection as a Reader and Collector

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