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How to Write a Compelling Premise for a Thriller
Mystery/Thriller

How to Create a Compelling Premise for a Thriller

By Amanda Jayatissa
Karen Rose: On Characters Showing Up in the Writing Process
Interviews

Karen Rose: On Characters Showing Up in the Writing Process

By Robert Lee Brewer
Sarah Zachrich Jeng: On Trying Out Different Endings
Interviews

Sarah Zachrich Jeng: On Trying Out Different Endings

By Robert Lee Brewer
Simon Toyne: On Loving What You’re Writing From the Beginning
Interviews

Simon Toyne: On Loving What You’re Writing From the Beginning

By Robert Lee Brewer
Kate White: On Building In Brainstorming Time
Interviews

Kate White: On Building In Brainstorming Time

By Robert Lee Brewer
Tips for Handling Pacing in a Thriller Novel
Mystery/Thriller

Tips for Handling Pacing in a Thriller Novel

By James Byrne
David Koepp: On Finding Hope in the Hopeless
Interviews

David Koepp: On Finding Hope in the Hopeless

By Robert Lee Brewer
M. P. Woodward: On Authenticity in Spy Thrillers
Interviews

M.P. Woodward: On Authenticity in Spy Thrillers

By Robert Lee Brewer
Writer’s Digest Official Book Club Selection: Portrait of a Thief
Book Recommendations

Writer’s Digest Official Book Club Selection: Portrait of a Thief

By Writers Digest Staff
4 Things Every Military/Espionage Thriller Writer Should Know
Mystery/Thriller

4 Things Every Military/Espionage Thriller Writer Should Know

By Don Bentley
Sascha Rothchild: On Late-Night Musings Turning Into Story Plots
Interviews

Sascha Rothchild: On Late-Night Musings Turning Into Story Plots

By Robert Lee Brewer
A Thriller Writer’s Guide to TV/Movie Viewing
Mystery/Thriller

A Thriller Writer’s Guide to TV/Movie Viewing

By Carter Wilson
Carole Lawrence: On the Vast Canvas of New York City History
Interviews

Carole Lawrence: On the Vast Canvas of New York City History

By Robert Lee Brewer
Robert J. Lloyd: On Traditionally Publishing a Self-Published Thriller
Interviews

Robert J. Lloyd: On Traditionally Publishing a Self-Published Thriller

By Robert Lee Brewer
5 Things for Writers to Keep in Mind When Writing About Spies
Mystery/Thriller

5 Things for Writers to Keep in Mind When Writing About Spies

By Stephanie Marie Thornton
Amanda Jayatissa: On Spiraling Out in Suspense
Interviews

Amanda Jayatissa: On Spiraling Out in Suspense

By Robert Lee Brewer
Brian Freeman: On "Rebooting" Another Writer's Legacy
Interviews

Brian Freeman: On "Rebooting" Another Writer's Legacy

By Robert Lee Brewer
T.J. Newman: On Letting Real Life Inspire You
Interviews

T.J. Newman: On Letting Real Life Inspire You

By Robert Lee Brewer
3 Do’s and Don’ts of World-Building for Writers
Writing Techniques

3 Do’s and Don’ts of World-Building for Writers

By Moriah Richard
Don Bentley: On Being Picked to Write a Book in a Famous Series
Interviews

Don Bentley: On Being Picked to Write a Book in a Famous Series

By Robert Lee Brewer
Nekesa Afia: On Approaching Genre as a Challenge
Interviews

Nekesa Afia: On Approaching Genre as a Challenge

By Robert Lee Brewer
Dale Brown: On Giving Your Series a New Direction
Interviews

Dale Brown: On Giving Your Series a New Direction

By Robert Lee Brewer
M.M. Chouinard: On Jumping From One Project to Another
Interviews

M.M. Chouinard: On Jumping From One Project to Another

By Robert Lee Brewer
The Problem of Solving a Mystery When You're the Prime Suspect
Mystery/Thriller

The Problem of Solving a Mystery When You're the Prime Suspect

By Mia P. Manansala