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Send me a Text Message!Thriller 101 NewsletterLearn more about Jennifer ChevaisDr. Leslie Dobson EpisodeRead Roxie Key's ArticleConnect with David on TwitterEPISODE INFO:If you ever find yourself wondering what agents think about while reading your submission, then you’re in the right place. If you ever find yourself wondering what agents think about while reading your submission, then you’re in the right place. By the end of this episode, you'll have a better understanding of:What agents are looking for in submissionsHow to hook an agent's attentionWhy subverting tropes can be a great ...

Send me a Text Message!Thriller 101 NewsletterLearn more about Dr. Leslie Dobson Alex Kenna EpisodeConnect with David on TwitterEPISODE INFO:Dr. Leslie Dobson is not my typical guest on Thriller 101. But when I say she delivered for the writing community, I mean it. By the end of this episode you’ll have a better sense of how to build character motivation—and why it might be just as important to think about your audience as about your character, how to navigate themes of mental illness, and so much more!BIO:Dr. Leslie Dobson is a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist in California....

Send me a Text Message!Thriller 101 NewsletterSubmit an Article to Thriller 101Learn more about Catherine MackMatt Shao EpisodeConnect with David on TwitterEPISODE INFO:We’ve all had those moments where we wonder if it’s time to take on something new with our writing. Something bolder or more daring. Maybe it’s a new genre, new point of view, different structure or something else entirely. Well imagine if, by making that brave choice, you absolutely nail it. My guest today did just that. And she pulled it off so well that the NYT reviewed her book.BIO:CATHERINE MACK (she/her) is the...

Send me a Text Message!Click here to submit to the Thriller 101 Pitch ContestThriller 101 NewsletterLearn more about Mel MattisonConnect with Mel on Twitter (X)Ash Clifton EpisodeConnect with David on TwitterEPISODE INFO:If you want to learn how to effectively introduce characters to your readers, you’re going to love today’s guest.Mattison talks about finding a big idea that will carry you through a novel. And often those ideas come from two or three ideas mashed together. You'll hear that in Mattison's story of how he came up with the idea for his novel, QUOZ.Writers often talk about ...

Send me a Text Message!Click here to submit to the Thriller 101 Pitch ContestThriller 101 NewsletterLearn more about Carey Blankenship-KramerConnect with Carey on Twitter (X)Mel Mattison EpisodeConnect with David on TwitterEPISODE INFO:Should you include a theme in your summary? How do agents read queries anyway? And what do you need in your opening to catch an agent’s attention? All this and more on this episode of Thriller 101 where Belcastro literary agent shares all her top tips for hooking a literary agent. BIO:After growing up surrounded by books and people who loved to read them, ...

Send me a Text Message!Click here to submit to the Thriller 101 Pitch ContestThriller 101 NewsletterLearn more about Vera KurianVera Kurian SubstackJason Powell EpisodeConnect with David on TwitterEPISODE INFO:You know when people say that the setting became like it’s own character? And you sit there thinking…how do I make readers feel like that?Well Vera Kurian is going to give us some advice on how she absolutely crushed the setting of her new novel A STEP PAST DARKNESS out now. I read an advanced reader copy for this one and, seriously, this is going to be one of those books people talk...

Interviews and reviews for writerly folks hoping to turn their love of writing into a career they can be proud of.

Send me a Text Message!Click here to submit to the Thriller 101 Pitch ContestThriller 101 NewsletterLearn more about Lisa UngerConnect with Lisa on Twitter (X)Sandy Lu EpisodeConnect with David on TwitterEPISODE INFO:Do you want to write characters with as much depth as a New York Times and international bestselling author? Today, we’re going to hear how Lisa Unger writes the kinds of characters that feel so incredibly real. This episode contains advice and a mindset around character development that I’ve never heard before. It might change how you think about writing your ...

Send me a Text Message!Click here to rate and review the podcast!Find out more about Kathleen FoxxBrooke Robinson EpisodeCarleen Geisler EpisodeSign up to be notified when agent submissions reopen!Connect with Kathleen on TwitterConnect with David on TwitterEPISODE INFO:Today, we have another agent interview! I’m so excited to share this conversation with a brand new agent who has a resume that will make you take notice. She gives a masterclass on opening pages!Kathleen Foxx is a new agent at The Rights Factory. She shares some absolutely priceless information for writers.BIO:Kathleen is a ...

Send me a Text Message!Antagonist ChecklistSign up to be notified when agent submissions reopen!Connect with JM DonellanJM Donellan's YouTubeConnect with David on TwitterEPISODE INFO:In thrillers, (maybe more so than in any other genre) an antagonist has a lot of weight to carry. They have to be believable but ruthless. Dangerous and deadly but also sympathetic. I mean, how much time do we spend on our main characters? If you’re anything like me, you create entire backstories for them. You try to understand their goals, ambitions and needs. And of course you do. You should. But do you do the...

Send me a Text Message!Download the Official Thriller 101 Hook Checklist HereClick here to rate and review the podcast!Find out more about Amy Nielsen Listen to Last Time: Catherine McKenzie Connect with David on TwitterEPISODE INFO:If you’re hoping to sign with your agent in the next few months, you’re going to love this episode with my guest today. We’re going to dive deep into a fantastic submission that shows a ton of promise! Amy is going to share so many tips with use that you’ll find yourself pausing, rewinding, and (safely) taking notes. If your goal is to land a literary ...

Send me a Text Message!5 Minute WriterArticleLast week's interview with Lori GalvinConnect with Thomas on TwitterLink to Thomas Mullen's websiteConnect with David on Twitter3 BIG TAKEAWAYSWriting opening scenesIncorporating big ideas into your writingUsing existing literature to fuel your writingEPISODE INFO:How many times do you revise your opening scene? If you’re anything like me, you’re constantly concerned with giving away too much information and boring readers in your opening. Or maybe you're worried about going to far the other way and confusing readers by not providing enough ...

Send me a Text Message!Thriller 101 NewsletterPitch Your Article to Thriller 101Learn more about Alex Kenna Roxie Key EpisodeViviana Vasiu's article: 3 Agent Offers in 48 DaysConnect with David on TwitterEPISODE INFO:I firmly believe that quality thrillers, mystery, suspense, and crime fiction use this technique where there’s tension in the main plot (or what I call the professional plot). This is the dead body or missing person plot line that is omnipresent in these genres.But the thing that differentiates really great stories is that there’s also this running tension in the main ...

We talk about over 120 years of the film industry. News, notes, great interviews with actors and filmmakers. We also talk with biographers. We talk about the movies and the people that made/make them.

Send me a Text Message!Thriller 101 NewsletterPitch Your Article to Thriller 101Learn more about Roxie KeyDaniel Hurst EpisodeEloise Corvo's article: Turning a Standalone Mystery into the First in a SeriesConnect with David on TwitterEPISODE INFO:How should you start your novel? Should you have a prologue? Should you jump right into the action? Or spend time with the characters? Today’s guest is going to talk us through the how and why she started her novel the way she did. And I have to tell you, it might be her debut novel, but she knocked this out of the park. BIO:Roxie Key lives in ...

Send me a Text Message!Thriller 101 NewsletterThriller 101 Agent Pitch ContestLearn more about Michelle Z. Jackson as an agentLearn more about Michelle Z. Jackson as an author Heather Levy EpisodeConnect with David on TwitterEPISODE INFO:If you’re hoping to land an agent this year, you’re going to love this conversation with Michelle. We talk about:Connecting your pitch to your openingHow to maintain tensionThe benefits of active voice,What agents look for in a submissionAnd what makes them pass on a project.BIO:Michelle Z. Jackson represents books that evoke heartfelt emotions and ...

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Ever read a children's book and thought to yourself, "What the hell did I just read?". Then this podcast is just for you! Skip the reading and let David comedically summarize and review some of your favorite and some of your not so favorite children's books.

Send me a Text Message!Thriller 101 NewsletterThriller 101 Agent Pitch ContestLearn more about Daniel Hurst Michelle Jackson EpisodeJody Wenner's "On Brand "articleConnect with David on TwitterEPISODE INFO:By the end of today’s episode you’ll understand Why Daniel decided to go from self-publishing to working with an independent pressHis writing processYou’ll have a better understanding of how he writes the kinds of clear, compelling hooks that make readers buy his novels. He shares the biggest reasoning behind his decision to sign with a publisher.BIO:Daniel Hurst was born in the ...

Send me a Text Message!Thriller 101 NewsletterWant to Hear More about a Thriller Community? Learn more about Heather LevyCatherine Mack EpisodeConnect with David on TwitterEPISODE INFO:Should you be writing characters first? Or maybe you should develop your plot? How do you write books with multiple timelines? Do you write them chronologically? Or linearly in relation to the thread of the story? Heather Levy is going to cover all this and more!Plus, she struck up a really interesting debate and I’m curious about your take!BIO:Heather Levy is a born and bred Oklahoman and graduate of ...