Comments on: How to Write Unputdownable Psychological Thrillers

By: Paul

Paul — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 01:24:27 +0000

This blog is an invaluable resource for writers looking to master the art of crafting psychological thrillers. Your breakdown of tension-building, character depth, and psychological complexity offers both practical advice and creative inspiration. I especially appreciate how you emphasize the importance of unpredictability and emotional depth in keeping readers engaged. A must-read for anyone aiming to write a truly unputdownable thriller!

By: Mary

Mary — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 02:27:25 +0000

This could not have come at a better time! I am in the early planning phase of writing my first psychological thriller. Thank you!

By: MINDY ALYSE WEISS

MINDY ALYSE WEISS — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 19:21:04 +0000

Thanks for this helpful post, Christina! I don’t write thrillers, but a critique partner does and I think this will be a huge help. 🙂

By: BECCA PUGLISI

BECCA PUGLISI — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:15:26 +0000

This is a great post, Christina. I just read a really good psychological thriller (All the Colors of the Dark), and it contained all but one of these elements. The thing I noticed before reading your post was the shortness of the chapters (just a few pages each) and how that contributed to the snappy pace.

By: ANGELA ACKERMAN

ANGELA ACKERMAN — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:21:22 +0000

Love the breakdown of necessary elements, Christina! Thank you for this!

By: Henry Kaye

Henry Kaye — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 12:46:59 +0000

This article is very timely. It brought several things from the back of my mind to the front. Several items, like using weather (almost as a character) , to add tension is something I had done in the past, but it disappeared from my writing. I’m just starting a new novel and the tension of impending storms will certainly improve the opening chapter. Thanks.