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The Psychology of Fear: How to Use Your Reader’s Emotions to Create a Gripping Thriller

3/29/2023

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The Psychology of Fear: How to Use Your Reader's Emotions to Create a Gripping Thriller, Matthew Dewey, The Penned Sleuth, Whether you are writing a thriller short story or a thriller novel, you want to send a shiver down the reader's spine. No matter what fiction genre you are writing for, you want to evoke an emotional response, and for thriller novels, that is page-turning fear. That’s what I will be talking about today, explaining the science of fear in writing and giving you tips on how to spark it in your stories.  Let’s dive in!​
Whether you are writing a thriller short story or a thriller novel, you want to send a shiver down the reader's spine. No matter what fiction genre you are writing for, you want to evoke an emotional response, and for thriller novels, that is page-turning fear. That’s what I will be talking about today, explaining the science of fear in writing and giving you tips on how to spark it in your stories.

Let’s dive in!​

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The Villain Writing Formula: How to Craft a Truly Unforgettable Antagonist

3/22/2023

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The Villain Writign Formula, How to Craft a Truly Unforgettable Antagonist, Matthew Dewey, The Penned Sleuth, ​The antagonist is one of the most important elements of a great story. A compelling bad guy can make or break a story, adding depth, tension, and conflict that keeps the reader engaged from beginning to end. Crafting such a villain is easier said than done, but that’s what I will be discussing today!  Today, we will cover some actionable steps for writing an unforgettable bad guy. Let’s dive in!
​The antagonist is one of the most important elements of a great story. A compelling bad guy can make or break a story, adding depth, tension, and conflict that keeps the reader engaged from beginning to end. Crafting such a villain is easier said than done, but that’s what I will be discussing today!

Today, we will cover some actionable steps for writing an unforgettable bad guy. Let’s dive in!

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Writing for Every Reader: How to Adapt Your Style for Different Genres

3/15/2023

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Writing for Every Reader: How to Adapt Your Style for Different Genres, Matthew Dewey, The Penned Sleuth, Writing for different genres is like trying on different outfits - you want to make sure you’re wearing the right clothes for the occasion. Each genre has its own unique style and audience, and as a writer, it’s important to adapt your writing to fit their expectations. And it’s not as daunting as it seems! In this article, I will share some tips and tricks for your adapting your style to any genre.  Let’s jump into it!​
Writing for different genres is like trying on different outfits - you want to make sure you’re wearing the right clothes for the occasion. Each genre has its own unique style and audience, and as a writer, it’s important to adapt your writing to fit their expectations. And it’s not as daunting as it seems! In this article, I will share some tips and tricks for your adapting your style to any genre.

Let’s jump into it!​

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