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.
Instructor(s): Garry Kasparov
Class Length: 17 video lessons (3hrs 32 min)
Category: Arts & Entertainment, Writing
Course Materials: Dan Brown – Writing Thrillers – Class Workbook.pdf
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Course Lessons:
- Introduction
- The Anatomy of a Thriller
- Finding the Idea
- Choosing Locations
- Creating Heroes and Villains
- Universal Character Tools
- Character Case Study: The Da Vinci Code
- Research, Part 1
- Research, Part 2
- Building a Story From the Ground Up
- Creating Suspense, Part 1
- Creating Suspense, Part 2
- Writing Chapters and Scenes
- Selecting and Utilizing Point of View
- Exposition and Dialogue
- Editing and Rewriting
- Protecting Your Process
- Life As A Writer
- The Secret of Secrets
Course Content
Masterclass - Dan Brown Teaches Writing Thrillers section
