Thriller 101
A podcast for readers and writers of thriller, mystery, suspense, and crime fiction.
Thriller 101
Latest Episodes
152 Letter from an Editor: Demi Michelle Schwartz shares her critique of my manuscript
What actually happens when you talk to an editor who has read your manuscript?In this episode, I talk to editor and author Demi Michelle Schwartz to go through the notes she gave me on my manuscript. Demi shares what worked a...
151 - Unhinged Characters and the Truth About Getting Published with Marisa Walz
Debut author Marisa Walz joins the show to talk about her psychological suspense novel Good Intentions. It's story about obsession, grief, and moral ambiguity that kept her up all night plotting after a single book inspired her to fina...
150 Writing a Complex Mystery Novel with Bianca Marais
What if the secret to writing unforgettable characters isn't interrogating them with questionnaires, but letting them reveal themselves organically? In this episode, bestselling author Bianca Marais shares how she "pantsed" her way ...
149 How to Write a Thriller that Gets Attention: Character and Plot Advice from Chevy Stevens
New York Times bestselling author Chevy Stevens pulls back the curtain on what separates a good thriller from an unforgettable one. And it might not be what you think. In this episode, Chevy reveals her unconventional pr...
148 Developing Better Plots Using a Character-Driven Approach with Daniel David Wallace
Struggling with how to write a thriller that grabs readers immediately? In this interview, writing expert Daniel David Wallace shares game-changing writing tips for crafting plots that keep readers hooked from page one. ...
