Thriller 101
A podcast for readers and writers of thriller, mystery, suspense, and crime fiction.
Podcasting since 2021 • 136 episodes
Thriller 101
Latest Episodes
Literary Agent and Author Jenna Satterthwaite on Making it in the Publishing Industry
Ever wondered what it's really like behind the scenes of being a literary agent?What You'll Learn in this episode:• Why agents prioritize story over polished prose• The brutal financial reality of the publishing industry
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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22:40
First Page Formula: Author and Writing Coach April Davila on What Agents & Readers Want to See in Your Thriller Manuscript Opening
Writing coach April Davila reveals the non-negotiable elements that make first pages irresistible to readers and agents. Learn why most manuscripts fail in the opening paragraph, discover the strategic approach to character revelati...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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16:09
Creative Silos: A Unique Strategy for Your Writer Brain with Cindy Cisneros
Storyteller's Society Sneak Peek: This Creative Silos method can make you way more efficient in your writing practice.Creativity coach Cindy Cisneros reveals why traditional productivity advice fails creative writers, her game-cha...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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12:26
Literary Agent Amy Nielsen on How to Fix Your Opening Pages (Part 2)
Your opening page has 30 seconds to hook an agent or it's as good as a rejection.Literary agent Amy Nielsen reveals the cliché openings that kill manuscripts, the scene structure 90% of authors get wrong, and her "General-Specific...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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27:12
3-Part Formula for Writing Compelling Red Herrings That Mislead Without Cheating Readers with Author Eloise Corvo
Find out more about Eloise here.In this interview, I talk to author Eloise Corvo about her debut novel OFF THE BEATEN PATH. Eloise reveals her practical three-part framework for crafting effective r...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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17:49