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Category: Thriller Roundtable

September 7 – 13: “Do you spend more time on your research, writing or marketing?”

Writers must wear many hats. This week we ask ITW Members Lisa von Biela, R. K. Jackson, Ethan Cross, J.

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September 6, 2015

August 31 – September 6: “Does nonfiction writing invigorate your fiction?

Opinion essays, feature articles, reviews…does other nonfiction writing invigorate your fiction? This week ITW Members Bourne Morris, Jean Heller and

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August 30, 2015

August 24 – 30: “Do you read or write outside of the thriller genre?”

This week we’re joined by ITW Members Mauro Azzano, Laura McNeill, Tim Tigner, Barb Han and Shelley Coriell to answer

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August 23, 2015

August 17 – 23: “In today’s market, does plot alone lead to sales?”

In today’s market, does plot alone lead to sales? This week ITW Members Mauro Azzano, Barb Han and Jean Heller

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August 16, 2015

August 10 – 16: “Is setting or location an important element of your stories?”

This week we’re joined by ITW Members Laura Elvebak, Mauro Azzano, Laura McNeill, Tim Tigner, R. G. Belsky, Bernard Maestas,

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August 9, 2015

August 3 – 9: “What do you look for when selecting a critique group?”

This week we’re talking writer’s critique groups and we’re joined by ITW Members N. J. Paige, Donald J. Bingle, Joel

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August 2, 2015

July 27 – August 2: “When should a writer change agents?”

This week we’re joined by Kimberly Cameron, Helen Heller, Janet Reid, Alec Shane, Beth Phelan and John Raab as they

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July 26, 2015

July 20 – 26: “Do agents have regrets about the story or author that got away?”

Regrets…we’ve all had them. Do literary agents have regrets about the story or author that got away? This week, we’ll

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July 19, 2015

July 13 – 19: “What is the added-value of agents in the self-publishing model?”

AgentFest continues this week on the Big Thrill! We’re joined by Kimberly Cameron, Helen Heller, Alec Shane, Beth Phelan and

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July 12, 2015

July 6 – 12: “What is the most common mistake writers make in approaching an agent?”

July is all about literary agents and editors here on The Big Thrill! This week we’re joined by Jennifer Weltz,

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July 5, 2015

June 22 – 28: “Finding a mentor, what should you look for in one?”

Behind every great writer is a great mentor. This week ITW Members Kate White, Alex Dolan, Lisa Von Biela, J.

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June 21, 2015

June 15 – 21: “Can writers play fast and loose on politics, foreign relations, technology, careers and personality traits?”

Readers of thrillers appreciate realism. This week ITW Members discuss how much can writers play fast and loose on politics,

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June 14, 2015

June 8 – 14: “What steps should writers take when they disagree with the publisher’s choice of a cover?”

This week we’re joined by ITW Members Kate White, Eric Red, Bob Doerr and A. J. Kerns, discussing what steps

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June 7, 2015

June 1 – 7: “How do you choose your character’s names?”

This week ITW Members Jeffrey Westhoff, N. J. Paige, Kate White, John Farrow, Eric Red, Adam Mitzner, Scott A. Lerner,

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May 31, 2015

May 25 – 31: “Have you used the American Psychological Association’s DSM V to help develop characters?”

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is the handbook used by health care professionals in the United

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May 24, 2015

May 18 – 24: “How intense is the plotting and vindictiveness of some houses – no names!”

People imagine the publishing world to be one of camaraderie. But is that naïve? This week ITW Members Ralph Pezzullo,

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May 17, 2015

May 11 – 17: “What are the best bands for writing thrillers?”

This week we join ITW Members Wendy Tyson, Ralph Pezzullo, Cat Connor, Kathrin Lange, JG Faherty, Barbara Petty, Suzanne Johnson,

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May 10, 2015

May 4 – 10: “What are the considerations when adopting a title for a series?”

This week we’re joined by ITW Members Michael J. Martinez, Larry D. Sweazy, J. L. Abramo, Ralph Pezzullo, Cat Connor,

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May 3, 2015

April 27 to May 3: “Is it difficult to write characters of the opposite sex?”

Is it difficult to write characters of the opposite sex? This week ITW Members Raymond Benson, Jean Heller, Colin Campbell,

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April 26, 2015

April 20 – 26: “Do you plot, plan, and outline?”

Do you plot, plan, and outline? Or, do you just go where your characters lead you? This week, ITW Members

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April 19, 2015

April 13 – 19: “Does your mood affect the scenes you’re writing?”

This week ITW Members Jean Heller, Colin Campbell and J. H. Bográn discuss whether your mood affects the scenes you’re

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April 12, 2015

April 6 – 12: “How do you create the perfect antagonist?”

This week ITW Members Jean Heller, Mark Petry, David Walton, Simon Wood, Jean Harrington, Graham Smith, David Levien, Gary Haynes,

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April 5, 2015

March 23 – 29: “Have international novels evolved in recent years?”

This week the Thriller Roundtable is going international! Join ITW Members Jean Heller, J. H. Bográn, Anderson Harp, Susan Froetschel, Shelley

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March 22, 2015

March 16 – 22: “Should series characters change?”

The TV series Seinfeld claimed their characters never changed. This week ITW members Jean Heller, Glen Erik Hamilton, Nicole Maggi,

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March 15, 2015
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