<p><b>From the internationally bestselling author of books on the craft of writing comes James N. Frey's <i>How to Write a Damn Good Thriller.<br></i></b><br>This book 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:<br><br>*Germinal ideas<br>*Breathing life into great thriller characters<br>*Crafting a gripping opening<br>*Maintaining tension<br>*Creating obstacles and conflicts<br>*Writing a mean, lean thriller scene<br>*Adding surprise twists<br>*Building a smashing climax<br>and many more.<br><br>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.</p>