Authors and Screenwriters

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ABOUT THIS EVENT

Are you writing a thriller, a suspense story, or a horror project? If you’re not sure—or if you think it doesn’t matter—you could be setting yourself up for rejection before you even begin.
In this candid, fast-paced, and highly practical online event, you’ll learn exactly how these three powerful genres differ, what readers and audiences expect from each, and why choosing the right one is critical from the start.

Topics Include:

Are You Creating a Thriller, Suspense, or Horror Project?
Why knowing your genre early can make or break your script, book, or film.
The Simple, Specific & Important Differences Between These Genres
Understand structure, pacing, tone, and emotional payoff—and how getting it wrong alienates readers, viewers, and critics.
Key Elements That Define Each Genre
With examples from iconic films and books that got it right (and a few that didn’t).
How to Quickly, Painlessly, and Effectively Plot Your Project
Stop getting stuck halfway through your outline. Learn how to quickly generate frameworks for your books, screenplays, and original films based on your characters and your desired locations that make everything easier—and more likely to sell.
Genre Mixing: Why It’s Tempting… and Dangerous
The risks of combining thriller with horror, suspense with mystery, or anything with sci-fi—and how to pull it off only when it serves your story.
What Happens If You Miss Your Mark
Why agents pass, why readers stop reading, and why audiences feel betrayed—plus how to fix a misaligned project.
Tips for Writers & Screenwriters
Learn how your first draft for a book or screenplay can come together in 40-80 hours rather than 40-80 days.
Tips for Producers
Learn what works best for indie producers and why, when name talent is key and when it is an expense you can profitably skip. Learn about some profitable projects that make millions from microbudget films specifically because they got the genre, script, and production absolutely right.
Whether you're writing your first screenplay, producing your third horror feature, or outlining a psychological thriller novel, this event will give you tools and insights you can use immediately to improve your work.

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About this Event

Brian Brady: Police Chief & Detective Writes Police Procedural Mysteries
oin us for a fascinating conversation with Brian Brady, author of the gripping crime novel Greed, the third book in his acclaimed police procedural series. With over 30 years of experience in law enforcement—from the urban avenues of Los Angeles and the university streets of Berkeley to the remote highways around Hopi and Navajo tribal lands—Brady brings extraordinary insight and authenticity to his fiction.
Now a highly respected security expert advising institutions and agencies responsible for protecting billions in people and property, Brady draws on a lifetime of encounters with real-life crime, complex investigations, and the inner workings of justice systems few people ever get to see.
In this engaging and revealing workshop, we’ll explore:

• Which of his characters and storylines are based on real people and true events
• The personal traits that define great police officers, and great homicide detectives, across the country
• What the most dangerous criminals have in common—and why they’re so difficult to predict or stop
• How real-life interrogations differ from what you see on screen or read about in books
• What it's like to police the vast, remote territories of Native American reservations
• What “community-based” policing means in the context of a murder investigation
• What it takes to protect film studios and high-profile talent on locations worldwide (and who are the most difficult people to work with)
• Why protecting high-value art is even harder than you’d expect—and why it’s absolutely worth every penny

We'll also talk about how Brady plots, writes, edits, and publishes his work, along with the marketing he does to ensure his novels find their audience. We’ll dive into his compelling cast of characters, the dynamics of his fictional crime-solving team, and the classic police procedural novels that inspire him.
Brady recently wrapped a Barnes & Noble book tour across Northern California, and his stories—on and off the page—are as captivating as they are eye-opening.
This event is perfect for fans of crime fiction, aspiring mystery writers, screenwriters, and anyone interested in the truth behind the badge.
Explore Brian Brady’s work:

• Website: https://www.goldengatetales.com/
• Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Brian-Brady/author/B0C83Q7C1S

If you have any questions about this event, email nancy@nancyfultonmeetups.com. I look forward to hearing from you.