James Patterson: One Step at a time to a Suspenseful Success
James Patterson remains best recognized for his thriller series of Alex Cross, Michael Bennett, along with the Women’s Murder Club. These series are just a few to mention of the author’s colossal accomplishments in publications. Being duly noted that Patterson’s books account for one out of every seventeen hardcover novels purchased in the United States (Berkowitz). More so, Patterson’s achievement has been accredited to his instinctive ability to generate suspense, in addition to, his distinctive writing style. For instance, Patterson takes a seven-step approach to producing a page-turning suspense thriller. Patterson couples this approach with a stylistic nature of storytelling …show more content…
Consequently, as Patterson initiates his outlining process he already recognizes what his all-encompassing story will be. Incidentally, as he is scripting the scenes, it is uncertain what the order stands to be at that time. Notably, Patterson will invariably fine-tune the ending as he pays particular attention to the characters. Also, as Patterson transcribes his story to paper, he begins to listen to his characters. Subsequently, asking “What if this happened, instead of this?” (Berkowitz). This distinctive step initiates the beginning of a roller coaster effect that delivers the thrills for all of his book lovers. As an illustration, Patterson leads Lauren Stillwell from The Quickie through a series of desires, secrets, as well as, consequences. The story takes off with Lauren drenched from the rain while riding on the back of Scott’s motorcycle. In a similar manner, it ends with Lauren being drenched as she emerges from the Potomac River. Unfortunately, this occurred after being pushed out of Paul’s Jaguar. Paul derailed Lauren at every turn, as Patterson does to his book lovers. The author quotes Lauren as she stands in her hotel room watching the news:
I shook my head at the screen as the news anchor called it a tragic accident. “You don’t know the half of it,” I said. “You have no idea what you are talking about, mister. No Idea” (Patterson and Ledwidge
James Patterson remains best recognized for his thriller series of Alex Cross, Michael Bennett, along with the Women’s Murder Club. These series are just a few to mention of the author’s colossal accomplishments in publications. Being duly noted that Patterson’s books account for one out of every seventeen hardcover novels purchased in the United States (Berkowitz). More so, Patterson’s achievement has been accredited to his instinctive ability to generate suspense, in addition to, his distinctive writing style. For instance, Patterson takes a seven-step approach to producing a page-turning suspense thriller. Patterson couples this approach with a stylistic nature of storytelling …show more content…
Consequently, as Patterson initiates his outlining process he already recognizes what his all-encompassing story will be. Incidentally, as he is scripting the scenes, it is uncertain what the order stands to be at that time. Notably, Patterson will invariably fine-tune the ending as he pays particular attention to the characters. Also, as Patterson transcribes his story to paper, he begins to listen to his characters. Subsequently, asking “What if this happened, instead of this?” (Berkowitz). This distinctive step initiates the beginning of a roller coaster effect that delivers the thrills for all of his book lovers. As an illustration, Patterson leads Lauren Stillwell from The Quickie through a series of desires, secrets, as well as, consequences. The story takes off with Lauren drenched from the rain while riding on the back of Scott’s motorcycle. In a similar manner, it ends with Lauren being drenched as she emerges from the Potomac River. Unfortunately, this occurred after being pushed out of Paul’s Jaguar. Paul derailed Lauren at every turn, as Patterson does to his book lovers. The author quotes Lauren as she stands in her hotel room watching the news:
I shook my head at the screen as the news anchor called it a tragic accident. “You don’t know the half of it,” I said. “You have no idea what you are talking about, mister. No Idea” (Patterson and Ledwidge