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Write Like Lee Child: A study guide focusing on the novel Killing Floor
Want to write a thriller?
Not sure how to create the thrills?
The best way to learn is to study the work of a master. And where better to start than Lee Child’s Killing Floor - the first novel in his bestselling Jack Reacher series?
In Write Like Lee Child, you will discover what it is that makes Lee Child’s novel a highly effective crime thriller.
Thematic chapters will tackle thorny questions such
•What makes for an appealing main character?
•Is thriller fiction all about ‘good guys’ and ‘bad guys’?
•How do you create a cast of characters with potential?
•What are the structures that underlie a good story?
•How do you create a mystery that grips readers?
•Why do you need to connect with readers’ beliefs?
•What are the essential skills in a storyteller’s toolkit?
Armed with a host of insights into the workings of a great crime thriller, you will feel much more confident as you approach the task of planning your own novel.
Not sure how to create the thrills?
The best way to learn is to study the work of a master. And where better to start than Lee Child’s Killing Floor - the first novel in his bestselling Jack Reacher series?
In Write Like Lee Child, you will discover what it is that makes Lee Child’s novel a highly effective crime thriller.
Thematic chapters will tackle thorny questions such
•What makes for an appealing main character?
•Is thriller fiction all about ‘good guys’ and ‘bad guys’?
•How do you create a cast of characters with potential?
•What are the structures that underlie a good story?
•How do you create a mystery that grips readers?
•Why do you need to connect with readers’ beliefs?
•What are the essential skills in a storyteller’s toolkit?
Armed with a host of insights into the workings of a great crime thriller, you will feel much more confident as you approach the task of planning your own novel.
168 pages, Paperback
Published January 28, 2018
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May 4, 2018
A very fast read. excellent pointers on character, scene and plot development. It was like taking a class. Unique in that McGuinness uses 1 novel and breaks it down for you as to why Lee Child is so successful.
I still wish I knew how Lee Child came up with characters that hit all the right notes. It truly was amazing that this was the first time he ever wrote anything.
McGuinness does a great job of breaking down how it's done.
I also liked that McGuinness points out some mistakes Lee Child made. Hey, even Steph Curry misses a 3 now and then
Overall terrific book. Great Learning experience. And can easily be read 2 or even 3 times and probably should.
I still wish I knew how Lee Child came up with characters that hit all the right notes. It truly was amazing that this was the first time he ever wrote anything.
McGuinness does a great job of breaking down how it's done.
I also liked that McGuinness points out some mistakes Lee Child made. Hey, even Steph Curry misses a 3 now and then
Overall terrific book. Great Learning experience. And can easily be read 2 or even 3 times and probably should.
March 30, 2021
Very useful if you want to write in the action thriller genre
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