https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/fiction/w/plot-planning/8147/the-3-cs-of-a-great-action-thriller-novelen-USTelligent Community 10https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/fiction/w/plot-planning/8147/the-3-cs-of-a-great-action-thriller-novelFri, 18 Nov 2022 19:07:24 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:ad3a64f8-ea99-474a-a109-0000dbeff211Guy Morrishttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/fiction/w/plot-planning/8147/the-3-cs-of-a-great-action-thriller-novel#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Plot Planning by Guy Morris on 11/18/2022 7:07:24 PM<br /> <p><br />Fiction genres typically have certain elements or features that are common or expected for that specific genre of writing. For example, fantasy stories are expected to have magic systems, while thriller novels are known for their faster pacing and suspense. Thriller author believes every great thriller story should have the &quot;3 Cs&quot;. These include the <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">c</span></strong>ontract or promise to the reader, a <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">c</span></strong>lock that creates urgency, and the <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">c</span></strong>rucible or litany of things that go wrong that challenge your main character. He also advises that thriller writers should capture the &quot;moral grey areas&quot; that make characters and stories relatable, and create a premise that is unique.</p> <p><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-66/The3CsofaGreatActionThrillerNovel.mp4">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../The3CsofaGreatActionThrillerNovel.mp4</a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Mystery – Thriller – Suspense, fiction, video, Horror</div> https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/fiction/w/plot-planning/8147/the-3-cs-of-a-great-action-thriller-novel/revision/1Fri, 18 Nov 2022 16:43:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:ad3a64f8-ea99-474a-a109-0000dbeff211Guy Morrishttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/fiction/w/plot-planning/8147/the-3-cs-of-a-great-action-thriller-novel#commentsRevision 1 posted to Plot Planning by Guy Morris on 11/18/2022 4:43:00 PM<br /> <p><br />Fiction genres typically have certain elements or features that are common or expected for that specific genre of writing. For example, fantasy stories are expected to have magic systems, while thriller novels are known for their faster pacing and suspense. Thriller author believes every great thriller story should have the &quot;3 Cs&quot;. These include the <span style="text-decoration:underline;">c</span>ontract or promise to the reader, a <span style="text-decoration:underline;">c</span>lock that creates urgency, and the <span style="text-decoration:underline;">c</span>rucible or litany of things that go wrong that challenge your main character. He also advises that thriller writers should capture the &quot;moral grey areas&quot; that make characters and stories relatable, and create a premise that is unique.</p> <p><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-66/The3CsofaGreatActionThrillerNovel.mp4">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../The3CsofaGreatActionThrillerNovel.mp4</a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Mystery – Thriller – Suspense, fiction, video, Horror</div>