Thriller 101
A podcast for readers and writers of thriller, mystery, suspense, and crime fiction.
Podcasting since 2021 • 137 episodes
Thriller 101
Latest Episodes
Author Liz Alterman Reveals Her Weekly Writing Ritual That Transforms First Drafts Into Gold And How to Know When Your Story Idea Is Worth Writing
Liz Alterman joins the podcast to discuss her latest novel, "You Shouldn't Have Done That", and reveals the unconventional strategies that have shaped her successful writing career. From her unique character development process ...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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19:16
Literary Agent and Author Jenna Satterthwaite on Making it in the Publishing Industry
Ever wondered what it's really like behind the scenes of being a literary agent?What You'll Learn in this episode:• Why agents prioritize story over polished prose• The brutal financial reality of the publishing industry
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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22:40
First Page Formula: Author and Writing Coach April Davila on What Agents & Readers Want to See in Your Thriller Manuscript Opening
Writing coach April Davila reveals the non-negotiable elements that make first pages irresistible to readers and agents. Learn why most manuscripts fail in the opening paragraph, discover the strategic approach to character revelati...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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16:09
Creative Silos: A Unique Strategy for Your Writer Brain with Cindy Cisneros
Storyteller's Society Sneak Peek: This Creative Silos method can make you way more efficient in your writing practice.Creativity coach Cindy Cisneros reveals why traditional productivity advice fails creative writers, her game-cha...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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12:26
Literary Agent Amy Nielsen on How to Fix Your Opening Pages (Part 2)
Your opening page has 30 seconds to hook an agent or it's as good as a rejection.Literary agent Amy Nielsen reveals the cliché openings that kill manuscripts, the scene structure 90% of authors get wrong, and her "General-Specific...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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