Thriller 101 149 How to Write a Thriller that Gets Attention: Character and Plot Advice from Chevy Stevens
New York Times bestselling author Chevy Stevens pulls back the curtain on what separates a good thriller from an unforgettable one.
And it might not be what you think.
In this episode, Chevy reveals her unconventional process for crafting antagonists that readers love to hate.
She also shares the exact mindset shift that helped her sustain an eight-book career.
If you are...
- struggling to create believable villains
- feeling stuck in your thriller's plot
- wondering how to build a lasting writing career in today's market
This conversation will give you the tools to break through.
What Listeners Will Learn:
• How to create antagonists that traditional publishers love
• The "enough juice" test for evaluating thriller concepts
• Why your second book matters more than your first
Connect with Chevy:
Chevy Stevens lives on Vancouver Island with her husband and daughter. When she isn’t working on her next book, she’s spending time with her family and their two dogs. Her books, including Still Missing, a New York Times bestseller and winner of the International Thriller Writers Award for Best First Novel, have been published in more than thirty countries.
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