Dan Brown Teaches Writing Thrillers

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Free Online Course: Dan Brown Teaches Writing Thrillers provided by MasterClass is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 3-4 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from MasterClass. Dan Brown Teaches Writing Thrillers is taught by Dan Brown.

Overview
  • Teaches Writing Thrillers

    Packed with secret symbols and high-stakes suspense, Dan Brown’s thrillers have sold more than 250 million copies and include one of the world’s best-selling novels, The Da Vinci Code. In his writing class, Dan unveils his step-by-step process for turning ideas into gripping narratives. Learn his methods for researching like a pro, crafting characters, and sustaining suspense all the way to a dramatic surprise ending.

Syllabus
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    1. Introduction
    2. The Anatomy of a Thriller
    3. Finding the Idea
    4. Choosing Locations
    5. Creating Heroes and Villains
    6. Universal Character Tools
    7. Character Case Study: The Da Vinci Code
    8. Research, Part 1
    9. Research, Part 2
    10. Building a Story From the Ground Up
    11. Creating Suspense, Part 1
    12. Creating Suspense, Part 2
    13. Writing Chapters and Scenes
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    14. Selecting and Utilizing Point of View
    15. Exposition and Dialogue
    16. Editing and Rewriting
    17. Protecting Your Process
    18. Life As A Writer
    19. The Secret of Secrets