Setting reader expectations through information control—how much you reveal, when and how you tell it—is key to generating suspense. Reader experiences suspense when they do not know what will come next in a work of literature. A writer builds suspense by revealing information to readers in a manner that raises different questions and fills them with fear and curiosity at the same time.

Many writers let their ideas wander freely and create an amazing story, but they frequently lack the abilities needed to pen a fascinating piece of fiction. The first step will be to draft an outline. Depending on your structure or plot, this outline may be shorter or longer. In our thriller novels, a chapter outline explains what will be covered and how it will be covered. To assist you maintain track of your topic headings throughout each chapter, you might want to utilize a table of contents.

Thrillers focusing on crime and justice frequently feature themes like murder, kidnapping, narcotics, robbery, mistaken identity, etc. Typically, the protagonist is a fighter for justice, such as a police officer, attorney, special agent, or even a superhero.