![]() ![]() Compared to some “experts” like Al Zuckerman who are fond of an in-your-face style, Highsmith is courteous and almost shy as she writes about her way of creating her particular brand of fiction with the disclaimer that others write differently with great results, and that she would never presume to tell someone to change the way they work because it conflicts with her methods.Īs such, Plotting And Writing Suspense Fiction reads like a pleasant chat with this talented author. Unlike many “How to Write” books, Highsmith doesn’t lay down rules and formulae, or even say “this is the way to write suspense fiction”. In Plotting And Writing Suspense Fiction Highsmith shares her writing life, letting us into her thought processes around many of her books and short stories. ![]() Patricia Highsmith was the successful author of many suspense thrillers, including Strangers on a Train, which Alfred Hitchcock made into a compelling movie in 1951, and The Talented Mr Ripley. ![]()
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