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The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers
7 Tips For Writing Action Adventure Thrillers With J.F. Penn
Jun 5, 2024
35:06
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Award-winning author J.F. Penn shares 7 tips for writing action adventure thrillers, including putting characters in danger, writing fight scenes, using a ticking clock, and high stakes. She emphasizes the importance of research, trusting your instincts, having fun, and helping readers escape to exciting places. Penn also discusses the benefits of writing a series in the genre.
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- Put your characters in difficult and dangerous situations to create tension and engage readers in action adventure thrillers.
- Including a ticking clock and high stakes in the plot drives urgency, adds intrigue with a MacGuffin, and enhances storytelling authenticity through thorough research.
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Tip 1: Crafting Action Adventure Thrillers
Writing action adventure thrillers involves putting characters in unfamiliar settings, drawing inspiration from authors like Clive Cussler, Michael Crichton, and Dan Brown. Joanna shares her journey from childhood adventure stories to meeting thriller authors at Thrillerfest. Utilizing real-world locations and blending historical elements contribute to the genre's appeal, combining adventure with religious and supernatural themes.
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