Thriller & Suspense

Based on the Four Layers of Conflict method, this fill-in-the-blanks workbook develops your novel from story seed to finished draft. Whether you prefer to ask the tough questions first or after your first draft, by utilizing the tools inside, you will: Understand and keep the promise you make to your readers. Stage and direct your verbal camera effectively. Develop sound story architecture by answering a series of questions. Create one-sentence conflicts for each scene to keep you motivated and working past the murky middle. Layer conflict to provide a tight, focused plot. Assign characters roles, motivation, goals, and stakes to create an effective cast. Create a synopsis and logline to help you pitch and market your story. This workbook presents the essential elements for the Thriller & Suspense story skeleton where twists and turns lead to high octane face offs. Let's begin. Other books in the series: Story Building Blocks I: The Four Layers of Conflict Story Building Blocks II: Crafting Believable Conflict Story Building Blocks III: The Revision Layers SBB Build A Cast Workbook SBB Build A World Workbook SBB Build A Plot Workbooks: Comedy, Con, Heist & Prison Break, Fantasy, Gothic, Horror, Historical, Literary, Mystery, Road Trip, Romance, Science Fiction, Team Victory, Thriller & Suspense, Western www.dianahurwitz.com