Write Like Lee Child: A study guide focusing on the novel Killing Floor (Popular Fiction Masterclass)

By Matthew McGuinness

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 as: 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1984033964
• ISBN13: 9781984033963
• Release Date: January 2018
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.4" x 5.5"