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Writing Thrillers with Harlan Coben Reviews

4.9 Rating 299 Reviews
What was your primary motivation for purchasing this course? Learn a new skill, Other
Just like with a good book, i could not put this course down. Thank you Harlan for sharing so many secrets.
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Posted 5 hours ago
What was your primary motivation for purchasing this course? Learn a new skill
Harlan's course is overflowing with such quality information. I am 55 and about to be forced into retirement due to an injury. This course has been such an inspiration to get me started on my writing journey. I'm just about to start going through each video for a second time to do the tasks.
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Posted 2 days ago
What was your primary motivation for purchasing this course? Learn a new skill
I trust Harlan Coben because he is so accomplished. His observation that there are rich story ideas all around us, in our own life, has encouraged me to be super curious about my own life and the what ifs
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Posted 4 days ago
What was your primary motivation for purchasing this course? Pursue a hobby
I first went through Isabel Allende's BBC Maestro writing course (which is excellent if, like me, you are just starting out). I was drawn to Harlen Coben's course because I had watched - but not read - a few of his stories. I'm almost finished the HC course. He is very good at explaining how to structure your thriller story, clearly loves lots of plot twists and creating early the suspense needed for a good thriller. Above all, he has encouraged me to be ambitious. Before doing this course, I had started out with an ambition to be a short story writer (eight short stories in one book, half done). But I have since discovered that writing short stories needs the same structure, plot lines and surprise / suspense needed in a full length novel. And that, necessarily, a short story of 8,000 words limits your ability in several ways (characters, mode and emotions) to tell a full story. The novel gives you that room to develop the full story. Great learning!
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Posted 3 weeks ago
What was your primary motivation for purchasing this course? Pursue a hobby
I am loving the course. Harlan Coben gives great advice and has made suggestions that have pushed me past a few mental blocks I have carried with me for years.
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Posted 3 weeks ago
What was your primary motivation for purchasing this course? Learn a new skill
I’ve absolutely loved this class. Harlan Coben’s energy and passion for writing are contagious, and every session feels engaging and productive. The tips and course notes are incredibly helpful, making the learning process both fun and educational. I’ve gained so much insight already and always leave feeling inspired to keep writing.
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Posted 3 weeks ago
What was your primary motivation for purchasing this course? Achieve career goals
Very informative and entertaining with some tips to take forward. Looking forward to getting on with the novel rather than procrastinating!
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Posted 3 weeks ago
What was your primary motivation for purchasing this course? Achieve career goals
Having just embarked on a new journey to fulfill a lifelong dream of writing fiction, I am very much enjoying Harlan Coben's thoughts and advice in my genre. Down to earth and really helpful commentary.
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Posted 4 weeks ago