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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
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
8 Tips for Developing a Thrilling Espionage Premise
Mystery/Thriller

8 Tips for Developing a Thrilling Espionage Premise

By Philip Kaplan
How to Write a Thriller That Delivers
Mystery/Thriller

How to Write a Thriller That Delivers

By Wanda M. Morris
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
Gregg Olsen: On Returning to Favorite Characters
Interviews

Gregg Olsen: On Returning to Favorite Characters

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
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
8 Ways to Add Suspense to your Novel
Mystery/Thriller

8 Ways to Add Suspense to Your Novel

By Guest Column
Why Memory Is the Scariest Thing Of All in a Psychological Thriller Novel
Mystery/Thriller

Why Memory Is the Scariest Thing Of All in a Psychological Thriller Novel

By Carter Wilson
5 Points to Consider About Your Crime Fiction Setting
Writing Techniques

5 Points to Consider About Your Crime Fiction Setting

By W.A. Winter
Planting Clues: Red Herrings That Fool but Don't Frustrate Your Readers
Writing Techniques

Planting Clues: Red Herrings That Fool but Don't Frustrate Your Readers

By Kris Calvin
Bridget Foley: On Writing Psychologically Potent Metaphors
Interviews

Bridget Foley: On Writing Psychologically Potent Metaphors

By Robert Lee Brewer
5 Tips for Writing a Spy Thriller Novel
Writing Habits and Practices

5 Tips for Writing a Spy Thriller Novel

By Alma Katsu
Alma Katsu: On Where to Put the Big Reveal in a Thriller
Interviews

Alma Katsu: On Where to Put the Big Reveal in a Thriller

By Robert Lee Brewer
5 Features for Writing Psychological Thrillers: A Checklist for Writers
Writing Techniques

5 Features for Writing Psychological Thrillers: A Checklist for Writers

By Sebastian Fitzek
Amy Gentry: On Writing Thrillers and Following Your Gut
Interviews

Amy Gentry: On Writing Thrillers and Following Your Gut

By Robert Lee Brewer
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Writing Techniques

How to Write Disaster Stories Infused With Hope

By Karol Hoeffner
Layover David Bell
Mystery/Thriller

A Day in The Life of a Thriller Writer

By David Bell
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Genre

Crypto, Sci-Fi, Soldiers, Spies (and Disasters): 5 Varieties Within the Technothriller Genre

By Guest Column