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In this episode, we’re joined by David McCloskey, a former CIA analyst and author of the thrillers The Seventh Floor, Moscow X, and Damascus Station. David brings a wealth of real-world experience into his fiction, and today, we’ll explore how his background as a CIA agent has shaped his writing. You’ll will learn how to blend real-world expertise with gripping fiction, we’ll also dive deep into character development, and master pacing and high-stakes in your opening chapter. If you’re looking to craft stories that feel authentic, compelling, and full of tension, this conversation is for you.
- How to use real-world experience to enhance your thriller writing.
- Writing an opening chapter that readers will love
- Pacing techniques that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.
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Manage episode 462498769 series 3576004
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Leslie Conner's Episode
Connect with David
Find David on Instagram
In this episode, we’re joined by David McCloskey, a former CIA analyst and author of the thrillers The Seventh Floor, Moscow X, and Damascus Station. David brings a wealth of real-world experience into his fiction, and today, we’ll explore how his background as a CIA agent has shaped his writing. You’ll will learn how to blend real-world expertise with gripping fiction, we’ll also dive deep into character development, and master pacing and high-stakes in your opening chapter. If you’re looking to craft stories that feel authentic, compelling, and full of tension, this conversation is for you.
- How to use real-world experience to enhance your thriller writing.
- Writing an opening chapter that readers will love
- Pacing techniques that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.
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