How To Write A Thriller by Scott Mariani
HOW TO WRITE A THRILLER is a how-to book aimed at aspiring thriller authors, to help them write thrilling and exciting stories that will draw the eye of publishers and readers alike. The book offers insights on how to craft exciting storylines, create interesting characters, generate pace and tension and approach the right publisher or literary agent.
HOW TO WRITE A THRILLER also features an exclusive interview with top author Lee Child.
"I just wish this book had been around when I was starting out. It's highly engaging, and full of useful insights... just like a great thriller itself, I couldn't put it down!" -- Seth Garner, ITW member and author of The Blood Partnership and Broken Surface
Scott Mariani grew up in St Andrews, Scotland. He studied Modern Languages at Oxford University and went on to work as a translator, a professional musician, a pistol shooting instructor and a freelance journalist before becoming a full-time writer. After spending several years in Italy and France, Scott discovered his secluded writer’s haven in the wilds of west Wales, an 1830s country house complete with rambling woodland and a secret passage! When he isn’t writing, Scott enjoys jazz, movies, classic motorcycles and astronomy.
ThrillerFest
ITW's annual celebration of the thriller world is the largest event of its kind, a meeting place for authors, readers, budding writers, and publishing industry professionals.
For 2009, we're in the heart of New York in July, with two special add-on events, CraftFest and AgentFest, where authors of all levels can meet the professionals.
ThrillerFest 2009 will be held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York City. There are limited rooms available at our 2009 conference rate. As soon as you register, please make your hotel reservation--don't wait! Once our block of rooms is filled, there will be no space available at the conference rate. You must be registered for the conference before making a hotel reservation. Please call the Hyatt at 1-800-233-1234 for reservations.
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