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Behind-the-Scenes of The Mirror Man
J.B. Manas shares behind-the scenes of developing the twisty technothriller, The Mirror Man.
J.B. Manas
Feb 3, 20245 min read
How to Avoid Too Much Exposition: 3 Simple Tips
Expert advice on this all-too-common storytelling mistake.
J.B. Manas
Jan 12, 20243 min read
Westworld and Jurassic Park – Long Lost Twins?
As the saying goes, there is nothing new under the sun.
J.B. Manas
Jan 11, 20242 min read
La La Land – A Thriller Writer’s Perspective
Yes, there are even lessons thriller writers can learn from musicals like La La Land.
J.B. Manas
Jan 11, 20243 min read
Let’s Do the Twist: The Sixth Sense and Other Great Twist Endings
Who doesn’t love movies with huge twists?
J.B. Manas
Jan 11, 20242 min read
Book and Movie Genres: How Well Do They Line Up?
An exploration of how genres differ between books and film.
J.B. Manas
Jan 10, 20242 min read
Battle of the Bastards: Anatomy of a Villain
What makes a good villain? The answer may surprise you.
J.B. Manas
Jan 10, 20243 min read
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