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!”
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.”
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.”
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.”
What was your primary motivation for purchasing this course?
Achieve career goals
“I love this course Harlan Coben is serious, passionate about his writing and makes me passionate about finishing my book too. He is also very funny, which keeps the class light and relatable. I hope he does another class riding thrillers 2.0.”
What was your primary motivation for purchasing this course?
Achieve career goals
“I have over 40,000 words into my first book, a thriller, and was stuck. This course taught me exactly what I needed to know to move forward. I have some rewriting to do but am thrilled to do it because I can see now where and why I need to change it. I really appreciate the author sharing his knowledge in this course. Also, the presentation was really good, he made it very interesting and tied in great examples.”
What was your primary motivation for purchasing this course?
Learn a new skill
“Just brilliant. Obviously a gentleman who really knows his craft and it is such a pleasurable experience to listen to him. His teaching is every bit as good as his storytelling. A master at work. Thank you for sharing, Mr Coben. Excellent.”
