Whether you like to read, prefer to write, or maybe both, it is important to know the characteristics that different genres have so you will know what to look forward to. Loyal followers and writers of supernatural thriller books know that the genre combines a couple of genres to characterize them.
As a thriller, these books give a feeling of suspense and excitement. There is also an element of anxiety. As a supernatural genre, special plot aspects lead the reader to believe in the contradictions in expectations of the natural world. It is a speculative genre, and requires a certain amount of creativeness to suspend one's disbelief in the natural things.
Since the beginning of time man has been storytellers, basking in the attention of storytelling, and, for those listening, being thrilled to have someone lead them to understand the world past their own senses. The thriller genre of storytelling, whether written or oral, has helped mankind resolve their fear and excitement in the strange and unexplained.
The conflict of two main characters, one with a special power, is typical of this genre. Earlier tales are great examples, with a main character battling a lesser character with special powers. The heroic character always comes out as the leader. Though only told orally, this type tale with the thriller traits keep the listener interested in the saga to the very end.
Early storytelling tales involved an element of the supernatural, giving the story a push for the reader, or listener. It was the tale of the supernatural and a mere man in conflict, where the man wins most of the time. Readers were kept engaged with ghosts, witches, and threatened curses, encouraging the reader to follow the character and gain an understanding of their actions.
These early tales eventually evolved into Gothic tales, such as the character of Frankenstein, and the Henry James and Edgar Allen Poe's tales, leaving the reader to wonder if the character was really an insane person, or if they were under the influence of dark forces. This lead them to a fear that it could happen to them, which added to its appeal.
This genre later evolved into tales involving shape-shifters and other unnatural characters. The tales became stories of characters that made a great visual image, leading to their being useful for adaptation for television and screen. The viewer has to suspend disbelief in order to enjoy the story. But, directors are knowledgeable about how much the viewer can handle and still believe in the story. They play upon that willingness to suspend disbelief to tell a somewhat believable tale to thrill and excite the viewer.
Though the number of authors entering this genre is growing, they can't do away with the old tales, many of which are still enjoyed today. Many writers follow the advice to study the older authors to refine the technique of writing this kind of tale. It is a very enjoyable genre, but it is very difficult to write. However, authors seem to continue to take the reader into a strange world while overcoming their disbelief.
As a thriller, these books give a feeling of suspense and excitement. There is also an element of anxiety. As a supernatural genre, special plot aspects lead the reader to believe in the contradictions in expectations of the natural world. It is a speculative genre, and requires a certain amount of creativeness to suspend one's disbelief in the natural things.
Since the beginning of time man has been storytellers, basking in the attention of storytelling, and, for those listening, being thrilled to have someone lead them to understand the world past their own senses. The thriller genre of storytelling, whether written or oral, has helped mankind resolve their fear and excitement in the strange and unexplained.
The conflict of two main characters, one with a special power, is typical of this genre. Earlier tales are great examples, with a main character battling a lesser character with special powers. The heroic character always comes out as the leader. Though only told orally, this type tale with the thriller traits keep the listener interested in the saga to the very end.
Early storytelling tales involved an element of the supernatural, giving the story a push for the reader, or listener. It was the tale of the supernatural and a mere man in conflict, where the man wins most of the time. Readers were kept engaged with ghosts, witches, and threatened curses, encouraging the reader to follow the character and gain an understanding of their actions.
These early tales eventually evolved into Gothic tales, such as the character of Frankenstein, and the Henry James and Edgar Allen Poe's tales, leaving the reader to wonder if the character was really an insane person, or if they were under the influence of dark forces. This lead them to a fear that it could happen to them, which added to its appeal.
This genre later evolved into tales involving shape-shifters and other unnatural characters. The tales became stories of characters that made a great visual image, leading to their being useful for adaptation for television and screen. The viewer has to suspend disbelief in order to enjoy the story. But, directors are knowledgeable about how much the viewer can handle and still believe in the story. They play upon that willingness to suspend disbelief to tell a somewhat believable tale to thrill and excite the viewer.
Though the number of authors entering this genre is growing, they can't do away with the old tales, many of which are still enjoyed today. Many writers follow the advice to study the older authors to refine the technique of writing this kind of tale. It is a very enjoyable genre, but it is very difficult to write. However, authors seem to continue to take the reader into a strange world while overcoming their disbelief.
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