164: Start with a Bang - Interview Live from ThrillerFest 2017
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Hey there word nerds!
In today\\u2019s episode I bring you again live to ThrillerFest 2017! This time I\\u2019ve assembled a panel of authors all published by Quercus books and who all start their very different books with a bang.
I am so excited to be speaking with Adam Hamdy, K.J. Howe, and Sam Wiebe, and sharing our panel discussion on the show!
Listen in as we discuss the process of writing a high paced first chapter and the many facets of the Thriller genre.
In this episode Adam, K.J., Sam, and I discuss:
- How to start a book with a bang that pulls the reader in and introduces your character.
- The \\u201csilence\\u201d after the bang, and how to craft that moment so that it holds the reader\\u2019s interest.
- Dramatic tension, and how to raise the stakes in scenes that might not be life or death.
- How to craft opening scenes that hook your readers, whether you start with a group, a one-on-one interaction, or inside a single character\\u2019s head.
- What the authors\\u2019 favorite opening scenes are and why.
Plus, each of these fabulous authors\\u2019 #1 tips for writers.
For more info and show notes: DIYMFA.com/164
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