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Thriller Writing Tips: How to Create a Sense of Danger in Your Story

1/16/2023

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Thriller Writing Tips: How to Create a Sense of Danger in Your Story, Matthew Dewey, The Penned Sleuth, Discover the secrets of creating a gripping and suspenseful thriller story with our latest blog post

We all want to write a thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats, leaving them guessing until the end. This means we need the reader to feel like something terrible is about to happen, and that the stakes are high for the characters. This post discusses why this is so important and explores different techniques for building that sense of dread and urgency.

Let’s dive in!

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Writing Thoughts: Unreliable Narrators, Madness & Lovecraftian Horror

1/13/2023

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Writing Thoughts: Unreliable Narrators, Madness & Lovecraftian Horror, Matthew Dewey, The Penned Sleuth, Uncover the power of unreliable narrators in horror writing with this thought-provoking blog post. Explore the use of this storytelling technique in Lovecraftian horror and how it creates a sense of uncertainty and fear in readers. Discover the author's personal thoughts on madness and how it adds layers to a story. Learn how to master the art of unreliable narrators and elevate your horror writing to new heights.

Like with most interests, we are typically drawn to them by the works of others. Whether it’s a genre of film, a style of painting, or a genre of literature. In this Writing Thoughts post, I am going to share my thoughts on the writing technique of unreliable narrators and how it is used in Lovecraftian horror.

Let’s dive right in!

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Transform Your Writing with Vibrant Descriptive Passages

1/9/2023

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Transform Your Writing with Vibrant Descriptive Passages, Matthew Dewey, The Penned Sleuth, Unleash the full power of your words and captivate your readers with these proven tips and techniques for writing descriptive passages. From sensory details and figurative language, to sentence structure and specific, concrete words, these strategies will help you create vivid, immersive descriptions that draw your readers in. Plus, with our examples from popular novels and practice exercises, you'll have all the tools you need to start using descriptive writing in your own work. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your writing and captivate your audience - click here to learn more now!

Descriptive passages are a great way to bring your words to life and transport your reader into the world of your story. In this blog post, I will go through some tips and techniques for writing descriptive passages that will make your writing stand out. There’s also a fun practice exercise for you to test out these techniques at the end. Whether you’re a beginner writer or just looking to sharpen your skills, this post has something for you.

So let’s dive in and get descriptive!

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