"A quick look at any fiction bestseller list reveals that thrillers make up most of the titles at the top. HOW TO WRITE A DAMN GOOD THRILLER will help the aspiring novelist or screenwriter to design, draft, write, and polish a thriller that is sure to grab readers. Frey uses examples from both books and movies and addresses the following hot topics: *Germinal ideas*Breathing life into great thriller characters*Crafting a gripping opening*Maintaining tension*Creating obstacles and conflicts*Writing a mean, lean thriller scene*Adding surprise twists*Building a smashing climaxand many more. In his trademark approachable and humorous style, Frey illuminates the building blocks of great thrillers and gives the reader the tools to write his or her own. James N. Frey is the author of internationally bestselling books on the craft of writing and nine novels, including the Edgar Award-winning "The Long Way to Die." He teaches creative writing and is a feature speaker at writers' conferences throughout the United States and Europe. He lives in Berkeley, California. A quick look at any fiction bestseller list reveals that thrillers make up most of the titles at the top." How To Write A Damn Good Thriller" will help the aspiring novelist or screenwriter to design, draft, write, and polish a thriller that is sure to grab readers. Frey uses examples from both books and movies and addresses the following topics:
--Germinal ideas--Breathing life into great thriller characters--Crafting a gripping opening--Maintaining tension--Creating obstacles and conflicts--Writing a mean, lean thriller scene--Adding surprise twists--Building a smashing climax
In his trademark approachable and humorous style, Frey illuminates the building blocks of great thrillers and gives the reader the tools to write his or her own. "James N. Frey's "How to Write a Damn Good Thriller" is a must-read for anyone who dreams of writing a great thriller for the screen. Scorning simple-minded formulas, Frey shows with absolute clarity how to create well-orchestrated, highly motivated, complex characters and pit them against each other in a high-stakes conflict. This book is destined to be the thriller-writer's Bible."--Phil Gorn, screenwriter and award-winning director of "S.F." and "Ultimate Reality " - Google Books
No comments:
Post a Comment