How To Write a Chiller Thriller
1st Edition
Published on 25. April 2014
262 pages
978-1-78279-173-7 (ISBN)
Description
Have you dreamt of becoming a thriller writer but not dared to do so because of lack of self-belief, or the necessary time, or both? Are you also a thriller reader who has been disappointed by the sameness and lack of ambition in what you've read? If so, this book will help you create chiller thrillers with a difference, with memorable characters and truly chilling plots, drawing not only from the past and present, but the future too. From horror and the paranormal, to equally disturbing scientific and hi-tech developments. Bravery is the key. So, come on board!
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How To Write a Chiller Thriller
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Sally Spedding, acclaimed author of eight paranormal, historical and psychological thrillers, is also an experienced creative writing tutor who has helped many of her students achieve publishing success. This provides as much satisfaction as seeing her own work in print. She lives in Carmarthenshire, UK.
Content
- Intro
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Dedication
- Introduction
- Chapter 1 - My Twelve Commandments
- Chapter 2 - I Won't Have The Time!
- Chapter 3 - With a B.A here, an M.A there.
- Chapter 4 - Who Am I?
- Chapter 5 - What's
- Chapter 6 - Reading, Writing, Reading!
- Chapter 7 - And The Theme That Stirs Your Heart Is?
- Chapter 8 - I Must Be Mad.
- Chapter 9 - Sowing Seeds
- Chapter 10 - Wish You Were Here?
- Chapter 11 - Research Needn't Be A Chore
- Chapter 12 - Weather
- Chapter 13 - Who Goes There?
- Chapter 14 - Looks To Die For?
- Chapter 15 - Your Chosen Few's Nearest But Not Necessarily Dearest
- Chapter 16 - Who Might Or Might Not Go To Your Main Character's Funeral?
- Chapter 17 - Sexual Tension
- Chapter 18 - Pecking Order
- Chapter 19 - Nature v Nuture? What Makes Your Main Characters Tick?
- Chapter 20 - Why?
- Chapter 21 - Time For Adventure
- Chapter 22 - Who'll Tell The Story?
- Chapter 23 - What's The Outline?
- Chapter 24 - Plotting
- Chapter 25 - Structuring
- Chapter 26 - Chapter Endings
- Chapter 27 - To Quote Or Not To Quote?
- Chapter 28 - The Pros and Cons Of Prologues
- Chapter 29 - Beginnings
- Chapter 30 - Tenses
- Chapter 31 - Let's Get Talking
- Chapter 32 - Mind Your Language
- Chapter 33 - Fight The Lazy Flab
- Chapter 34 - Who's Doing What?
- Chapter 35 - The Climax
- Chapter 36 - Ending It All
- Chapter 37 - How Have Your Main Characters Changed By The End?
- Chapter 38 - To Epilogue Or Not?
- Chapter 39 - Your Title
- Chapter 40 - Your Name
- Chapter 41 - The Synopsis
- Chapter 42 - What Visuals Can Enhance My Chiller Thriller?
- Chapter 43 - Editing
- Chapter 44 - Editorial S.O.S! Where To Go For More Help?
- Chapter 45 - Who'll Add A Few Kind Words?
- Chapter 46 - Cover Story
- Chapter 47 - Blurbs
- Chapter 48 - A Rock And Other Hard Places
- Chapter 49 - Presentation of Text and Formatting To Perfection
- Chapter 50 - What Could Spoil The Party?
- Chapter 51 - Agents' And Publishers' Contracts
- Chapter 52 - So You're Out There. Congratulations!
- Chapter 53 - Blogging and Bragging, Moi?
- Chapter 54 - What Else Can I Do?
- Chapter 55 - Useful Reference Books And Magazines
- Acknowledgments
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