- Level
- Mixed
- Basic and Premium Members Prices
- Premium Members $25 & Basic Members $35
- Category
- Characters
- Editing
- Structure
[bcolor=transparent]Writing a book is a hard work, but writing a page-turner is even harder. Steve will teach the secrets that authors that write thrillers use to grab the reader from the opening sentence until the end. This workshop will show you,[/bcolor]
- [bcolor=transparent][bcolor=transparent]How to grab your reader from the opening paragraph[/bcolor][/bcolor]
- [bcolor=transparent][bcolor=transparent]The three strategies for a killer opening scene[/bcolor][/bcolor]
- [bcolor=transparent][bcolor=transparent]Learn the four elements of a great hook[/bcolor][/bcolor]
- Syllabus
- In this two week workshop, you’ll learn how to write a novel that hooks the reader from beginning to end.
Some of the subjects we’ll cover are:
- Creating ideas that excite the reader.
- Strategies for making your main character compelling.
- What we can learn from thrillers.
- How movies can help us write books that hook.
- Case studies of top writers whose books are page-turners.
- Why you must structure your novel, and how you can do it, even if you’re a pantster like me.
So, if you want to write a book will keep your reader glued to the page, join us for the fun.
Lecture #1
Introduction
What is a page-turning novel.
Creating a great concept.
The four elements you need to hook the reader.
Lecture #2
What makes a great opening line.
How to grab the reader with your first paragraph.
Secrets of using backstory.
Getting the reader addicted to your main character.
Lecture #3
Keeping the reader hooked.
Creating a character arc.
The three different strategies for opening scenes—normal, big action, and small action.
The importance of chapter endings.
Lecture #4
All about momentum and drive.
Using movies to help us structure our novels.
What must happen in act one, two and three.
Elements of story.
Lecture #5
Crisis and character
Plotting
Using techniques that thriller writers use.
Case studies of several novels.
Lecture #6
Act two and beyond.
Subplots.
The best way to format your book.
Additional tips and tricks to make your novel a page-turner
