Masterclass
Writing Page-Turning Thrillers
15:00 - 16:00 EST • Mar. 2nd, 2026
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📚Overview
What does it take to write a bestseller? Join Steve Berry, one of America’s biggest thriller writers, as he draws back the curtain on writing a page-turner that will fly off the shelves.
In this week’s Monday Masterclass, you’ll learn how a top-selling author creates fast-paced suspense and addictive action scenes. Known for stories involving international adventure, conspiracies, and treasure hunts for famous artworks, Steve will also discuss the meticulous research that goes into his books.
Schedule
15:00 - 16:00 EST
Writing Page-Turning Thrillers with Steve Berry
In this hour-long interview, you will learn:
- Strategies for writing dynamic action scenes in thrillers and beyond
- How to translate methodical research into highly-readable fiction
- What goes into developing a strong lead character that holds reader interest over a series
- Tips from a perennial best-selling author on how to make it big
At the end of the session, there will be a live Q&A where you can ask Steve about writing a best-selling thriller series and any other questions.
Speakers
Steve Berry
Author
Steve Berry is a New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling author of more than twenty novels, best known for his Cotton Malone thriller series. He has over 27 million books in print and it is estimated that one of his books sells every 30 seconds.