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Mastering the Art of Suspense: How to Write Legal Thrillers, Medical Mysteries, & Chilling Crime Fiction (Writer Productivity Series Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Andrea J. Johnson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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★Add SUSPENSE to any story!! Craft a compelling novel with ease — from start to finish!★

The word suspense is often reserved for the thriller genre, but its power can be seen in all types of fiction — from legal and political fare to crime and noir. In fact, the excitement and exhilaration that suspense brings is an essential tool for every writer’s arsenal — and a surefire way to help your work stand out from the crowd! With this book, you will master the art of...

  • Crafting plot twists and plot reveals
  • Developing unreliable narrators
  • Learning the difference between suspense and tension
  • Creating red herrings, MacGuffins, and other elements of misdirection
  • Recognizing the difference between antiheroes and villains (and how to develop them)
  • Writing action and chase scenes
  • Understanding the do's and don'ts of prologues
  • Raising the stakes through compelling dialogue
  • Building solid pacing to create a powerful plot

We will also cover some of the coveted suspense techniques made famous by Alfred Hitchcock, Patricia Highsmith, Agatha Christie, and Arthur Conan Doyle.

SPECIAL BONUS: An extensive ★GLOSSARY OF LITERARY TERMS★ as well as classic and contemporary examples of suspense at its best. Plus, every chapter ends with a checklist, grow tip, start-up exercise, or frequently asked question that will help you complete your suspense story in half the time.

So whether you’re drafting your first novel or polishing your twentieth, Mastering the Art of Suspense: How to Write Legal Thrillers, Medical Mysteries, & Crime Fiction is a must-have for your keeper shelf.

From the author of How to Craft a Killer Cozy Mystery and Poetic Justice.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09FZCPS4B
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 31, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.2 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 345 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1737688020
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  • Book 2 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Writer Productivity Series
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Andrea J. Johnson

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Andrea J. Johnson is the author of the Victoria Justice Mystery Series about a trial stenographer turned amateur sleuth (think Murder, She Wrote meets The Pelican Brief) and the mastermind behind the sensational writer productivity guides Mastering the Art of Suspense, How to Craft a Killer Cozy Mystery, and How to Craft Killer Dialogue. She has also worked as an entertainment writer for women’s lifestyle websites such as Popsugar and The List and developed content for genre magazines like CrimeReads and The Romance Writers Report. To learn more about Andrea, visit her website, Instagram, or Pinterest at ajthenovelist.

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  • Carson Allen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Simple, but powerful explanations that work
    Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2023
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    Writing a novel is hard enough, let alone having to worry about suspense, rehearing's, pacing, and a million other things a good thriller novel needs. This book explains how to do all of that and was a big help for me. I've read other writing books about writing thrillers before, but those books were too complicated for me.

    Thank You Andrea J. Johnson for taking everything you learned at Seaton Hall and teaching me how to understand and use it.

    I recommend this book to anyone wanting to learn how to write suspense novels.
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