Thriller 101
A podcast for readers and writers of thriller, mystery, suspense, and crime fiction.
Podcasting since 2021 • 150 episodes
Thriller 101
Latest Episodes
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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21:09
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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31:16
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. ...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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27:36
How to Write Thrillers That Actually Matter with Aaron Philip Clark
What if the setting you choose could be as morally complex as your protagonist? In this episode, USA Today bestselling author Aaron Philip Clark pulls back the curtain on how he crafts crime fiction that thrills and matters...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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32:31
146 How to turn 'wasted' drafts and subverted tropes into your writing superpower with Charlene Wang
What if the tropes you love are actually holding your thriller back? In this episode, Charlene Wang reveals how she transformed the beloved campus novel into a feminist revenge thriller by strategically subverting genre expectations...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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14:49