Thriller Movie Marathon as Research | Pallabi Ghoshal
The author argues that watching thriller movies is a legitimate and valuable form of research for writing psychological fiction, as it allows them to study pacing, character comple…
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Why Patience Matters in Writing a Psychological Thriller
The author explains that writing effective psychological thrillers requires the patience to withhold information and avoid rushing toward immediate revelations. Instead of relying …
Red Cap Reckoning: A Psychological Thriller That Blurs Fear, Reality and Buried Secrets
*Red Cap Reckoning* is an atmospheric, slow-burn psychological thriller that follows Ruma Sarkar as she struggles to distinguish between a mysterious red-capped troupe and her own …
5 Reasons Psychological Thriller Readers Might Connect With An Unexpected Detour
Author Pallabi Ghoshal explores the psychological elements that make thrillers compelling, such as the nuance of misplaced trust, the subtlety of red flags, and the depth of flawed…
From an author, content writer, and manuscript editor’s desk…I was never scared about AI replacing my writing… Here’s why?
Rather than competing with AI on speed and volume, the author argues that writers should focus on uniquely human qualities like storytelling, emotional intelligence, and strategic …
I Would Never Be Friends with The Characters I Write. Here’s Why
Author Pallabi Ghoshal explores her fascination with writing morally ambiguous, complex characters who exist in the psychological "grey space" between good and evil. Rather than fo…
Excessive Control Exhausts the People Around You
Excessive control over minor household details can transform a home into an emotionally stifling environment where loved ones feel judged rather than safe. This behavior, often roo…