Writing a novel is a conscious process with a procedure, and the outline of this procedure was the subject of my presentation: The Synthesis of a Thriller, given at the Canadian Institute in Greece last month. I used my latest novel, Bird of Prey, as an example. I am no expert, I have no literary credentials, but I have written five novels, so I could say something about it. Those in-the-know commented that it wasn't far from what is being taught in creative writing courses. It didn't surprise me.
In the past month, many people have asked me for my presentation outline, and I have e-mailed it around. I have always believed that sharing will give us a better world, and what better way to share experiences than by publishing a blog?
If you want to see my procedure on how to write a novel, or more accurately a mystery thriller, just click on the 'Synthesis of a Thriller' tab above and get started!
