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EPISODE · Sep 15, 2026 · 1H 40M

#43: The Thriller Writer's Toolkit - Graham Balch

from What! The Heys · host Heys Wolfenden

Send us Fan MailWant to know how to write fast-paced thrillers but were afraid to ask?In this podcast Graham Balch shares his insights on how to write authentic characters, and the importance of word of mouth in determining a book's success. He also discusses his unique approach to research, the influence of current events on his thrillers, and various strategies for authors to build their readership. You can find out more about Graham's work here, including his debut novel, 'What Must Be Stopped': https://grahambalch.com/Support the showIf you like this episode you can check out my novel, Jack Strong and the Red Giant, about a 12 year old boy’s adventures on a strange, alien spaceship:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M22USREAnd my poetry collection, ‘Made in China’, which features 50 sonnets on life in modern China:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DMLPYZR

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Send us Fan Mail Want to know how to write fast-paced thrillers but were afraid to ask? In this podcast Graham Balch shares his insights on how to write authentic characters, and the importance of word of mouth in determining a book's success. He also discusses his unique approach to research, the influence of current events on his thrillers, and various strategies for authors to build their readership. You can find out more about Graham's work here, including his debut novel, 'Wh...

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