Not the average thriller....

01-02-2003, 10:15 PM

Can anyone tell me where I can find information on tips for writing a thriller?

:hat

(I'm sorry, but this is my first post and I just couldn't wait to use one of those things)

01-03-2003, 12:50 AM

For starters, identify the films that are like the story you wish to tell.

Watch these films. Study them.

Then get a hold of the screenplays for these films.

Read them. Study them.

Think about what did and did not work in these films and how that fits into the approach that you have in mind for your story.

01-03-2003, 10:18 AM

and visit Bill Martels site. he's got a lot of info and advice about writing thrillers. Heck, just visit his site since he's just plain chock full of good advice.

01-03-2003, 11:24 AM

There are a few books available on the subject:

www.amazon.com/exec/obido...s&n=507846

and

www.amazon.com/exec/obido...s&n=507846

--Kenn

01-02-2003, 10:15 PM	#1
Juno Styles Posts: n/a	Not the average thriller.... Can anyone tell me where I can find information on tips for writing a thriller? :hat (I'm sorry, but this is my first post and I just couldn't wait to use one of those things)

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01-03-2003, 12:50 AM	#2
GothamWriter Posts: n/a	For starters, identify the films that are like the story you wish to tell. Watch these films. Study them. Then get a hold of the screenplays for these films. Read them. Study them. Think about what did and did not work in these films and how that fits into the approach that you have in mind for your story.

01-03-2003, 10:18 AM	#3
whistlelock Posts: n/a	and visit Bill Martels site. he's got a lot of info and advice about writing thrillers. Heck, just visit his site since he's just plain chock full of good advice.

01-03-2003, 11:24 AM	#4
Kenn Hoekstra Posts: n/a	There are a few books available on the subject: www.amazon.com/exec/obido...s&n=507846 and www.amazon.com/exec/obido...s&n=507846 --Kenn