Writing Thrillers

Offered By: BBC Maestro

Tags

Character Development Courses Writer's Block Courses Suspense Courses

Course Description

Overview

Join Harlan as he shares his secrets to building suspenseful stories, and craft novels your readers simply can’t put down.

Perfect the art of pacing
Master suspense, tension and plot twists
Learn about structure, dialogue, setting and character
Beat writer's block
Adapt your novel for TV
Get industry insights from Harlan’s editor and agent

Syllabus

Writing Thrillers Introduction
Being a Writer
Inspiration - The idea
Inspiration – In Practice
Perspiration – The Work
Desperation – The Motivation
Research
The Plot
Characters
Villains
Starting from the Middle
Setting and Atmosphere
Dialogue
Pacing
Suspense and Secrets
Plot Twists and Rabbit Holes
Reframing Writer’s Block
Memorable Endings
Editing
Considering Audience
Getting an Agent
Writing for Television
Conclusion

Taught by

Harlan Coben

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