Exploring thriller genre conventions with key elements like master villains, victims, and true clues. Delving into the dynamic characters and narrative structures of thrillers, including the importance of a final confrontation. Crafting essential thriller conventions for engaging storytelling with tips on antagonist power, McGuffins, and setting deadlines.

Learn about the importance of captivating readers in the first few pages. Find out common mistakes writers make like lack of context, delayed protagonist introduction, and action without purpose. Discover a workshop on hooking readers early and supporting the show by subscribing

Exploring the key scenes every horror novel needs, from life and death stakes to facing monsters. Discover how obligatory scenes drive the protagonist's journey and evoke emotions. Learn about crucial moments like the monster's attack and the protagonist's reflection for a thrilling narrative.

Exploring the difference between genre conventions and tropes in storytelling. Understand why genre conventions are crucial for reader satisfaction while tropes offer creative flexibility. Avoid common mistakes of ignoring conventions and including tropes without purpose. Find the balance between meeting expectations and adding a unique twist to your story.

Learn how different genres pose specific story questions, with examples from action, romance, and mystery genres. Explore the significance of global inciting incidents and climaxes in shaping the narrative. Discover how to craft a structural roadmap for your story by defining the central story question and genre.

Learn how to handle character backstory in your novel effectively by only including relevant information triggered by the present moment, avoiding info-dumping, and showing how the backstory impacts the character. Discover the importance of weaving character histories in a way that engages readers without overwhelming them, using practical tips and a Harry Potter example to illustrate impact.

An exploration of 5 narrative drive killers in storytelling, such as excessive backstory, lack of cause and effect, false mystery, cheap surprises, and coincidences. Tips on how to fix mistakes, including asking 10 key questions to enhance narrative flow. Practical worksheets provided for writers to improve their storytelling skills.

Discover the three methods for creating narrative drive in your story - mystery, dramatic irony, and suspense. Learn how these methods evoke curiosity and concern in readers by controlling information and keeping them engaged. Understand the impact of narrative drive on reader engagement and curiosity. Explore how suspense, in particular, gives readers the same information as the characters, evoking both curiosity and concern.

The podcast discusses 10 tips for writing better love triangles in fiction. It explores examples from popular books, emphasizes the importance of developing all three characters and making both suitors believable choices. It advises against dragging out the protagonist's decision and encourages insight into the protagonist's choice. The podcast also highlights the need to establish stakes, avoid neglecting the rest of the story, and have a solid reason for including a love triangle. It concludes by mentioning the importance of exploring internal and external conflict in the love triangle.

Learn how to create unique and memorable characters using 'hooks'. Topics include using accents, physical features, body language, strengths and weaknesses, roles, connections, emotional states, and concealing clues.