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Starts June 11th, 2024

Pulse Fiction: How to Write a Captivating Thriller

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Thriller Thinker

Daniel Kaplan

Join our expert story coach, Daniel, for compelling video lessons and additional live sessions held online via Zoom throughout the month.

Live session dates and times for the cohort are:

Session 1 - Tuesday, June 11th, 6:00 pm ET
Session 2 - Tuesday, June 17th, 6:30 pm ET
Session 3 - Tuesday, June 25th, 6:00 pm ET
Session 4 - Tuesday, July 2nd, 6:00 pm ET

If you can't make it to a session, don't worry – recordings will be uploaded for you to enjoy at your own pace alongside the rest of the course.

a comprehensive journey through this Exciting genre

Pen a Gripping Thriller with Expert Guidance

Recommended Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

From foundational practices to specific, scene-based methods, you’ll explore the core techniques and "rules" of writing great Thriller stories.

Uncover what hooks readers, create a convincing main character, structure your plot, and ratchet up the tension as you immerse yourself in every essential element of writing a satisfying story.

Whether you're a veteran writer looking to refine your craft or a newcomer to the world of Thrillers, our live interactive sessions and wealth of assignments will give you the tools and techniques to tell your story with maximum impact.

The techniques you'll discover throughout this guide to writing thrillers are applicable even if you are writing in shared genres such as mystery thriller or sci-fi thriller.

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Module 1: Rules of the Genre and First Steps

In this foundation-setting introductory module, we’ll explore:

What all thrillers have in common, no matter the sub-genre.
How to navigate audience expectations for the genre.
Simple tests to see if you have a solid story hook or main character before you get started.

Module 2: Cast of Characters

Quickly and easily generate wildly different characters, complete with realistic backstory, believable personalities and motivations that capture the attention of the thriller audience.
Ensure characters earn their right to be on the page and remain distinct from one another.
Create meaningful and powerful stakes for your characters without constantly putting their life on the line or becoming overwrought with melodrama.

Module 3: Technique to Thrill

Analyze how written technique differs between thrillers and other genres including POV, use of voice and language, and keeping the pace tight and those pages turning.
Uncover the secrets employed by bestselling authors to grab (and hold) the attention of readers across the length of a complete novel.

Module 4: Spine-Tingling Scenes

Explore what makes a compelling scene, versus a flat one that will leave audiences cold.
Examine ways to build tension, techniques to manage pacing, and how to “frame” important moments in your story in the most effective manner.
Develop mood and atmosphere without falling foul of the simple mistakes most aspiring authors make that leaves their work drenched in cliché.
Get to grips with the core considerations you need to cover before starting a series.
Master the art of planting clues and leaving unanswered questions… without driving your audience mad with unwanted or unearned cliffhangers.

Your Fast Track to Unforgettable Thriller Fiction

All the tools and lessons to help you succeed

Writers Love Our Courses

I really liked the examples of the concepts in well known novels. It helps with understanding the breakdowns.

Love the efficiency and value of the course. The offline work paired with the lessons, then reinforced by the live class, in addition to real-time instructor/student feedback.

Daniel is funny and his use of tech was extremely entertaining. The lessons were thorough and interesting. I feel like I learned a lot.

These courses are helping me build my confidence and skill as a writer. I love that I keep access to the materials after the class is finished.

The guest speakers alone are worth the price of admission. It’s like a writer’s convention in your home. Well worth the time, effort, and investment.

I’ve never felt so welcome and valued in a course before. Both teachers and students were so graceful towards one another from start to finish.

Excellent quality, filled with recommendations, advice and content, as promised. There was a LOT more added into it than I was expecting to receive. What an eye opener this was for me!

These courses are helping me build my confidence and skill as a writer. I love that I keep access to the materials after the class is finished.

Love the efficiency and value of the course. The offline work paired with the lessons, then reinforced by the live class, in addition to real-time instructor/student feedback.

our promise to you

100% Money Back Guarantee

Pulse Fiction is a deep, thoughtful, and jam-packed course with a complete look at what it takes to write great thrillers that get attention.
We think you'll love it.

But if you don’t believe that anything you’ve encountered throughout the course has helped make you a better writer, we’re not going to just forget about you. Your purchase is an investment in your skills – so it’s only fair you expect an improvement in your abilities.

If you feel that hasn’t happened, just let us know within 60 days of purchase and we’ll be happy to offer you a full refund.

Register Now: Course Begins June 11

Days

Hours

Minutes

Seconds

.

Starts June 11th, 2024

Pulse Fiction: How to Write a Captivating Thriller

Your Host

Thriller Thinker

Daniel Kaplan

a comprehensive journey through this Exciting genre

Pen a Gripping Thriller with Expert Guidance

Beyond the Edge

Explore the Full Curriculum

Your Fast Track to Unforgettable Thriller Fiction

Thrilling Expertise

Creative Supplements

Worksheets

Writing Prompts

Class Discussions

Writers Love Our Courses

our promise to you

100% Money Back Guarantee

Register Now: Course Begins June 11

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