James Patterson's Success
James Patterson: One Step at a time to a Suspenseful Success
James Patterson, best known for his thriller series of Alex Cross, Michael Bennett, and the Women’s Murder Club. These series are just a few to mention of the author’s colossal success in publications. Being duly noted that Patterson’s books account for one out of every seventeen hardcover novels purchased in the United States (Berkowitz). More so, Patterson’s success has been accredited to his instinctive ability to create suspense, in addition to, his distinctive writing style. For instance, Patterson takes a seven-step approach to producing a page-turning suspense thriller. Patterson couples this approach with a stylistic nature of storytelling that swiftly envelopes the reader …show more content…
Patterson confesses, although he is self-assured that he can to tell a good story, this has not always been the case. Patterson particularizes that when he was 26 years of age, he won an Edgar Award for Best First Mystery. Even though he knew he had won, he believed there might have been a mistake. Patterson points out that this is the kind of lack of confidence a writer can experience at the beginning of his career. An author can write and rewrite until he becomes confused and uncertain about what he is trying to express. Therefore, writing with confidence is a big deal (Berkowitz). It is hard to believe that Patterson has ever been anything less than a confident author. Time Magazine once dubbed Patterson as “the man that can’t miss” for his adrenaline packed novel, Run for Your Life. …show more content…
As a result, Patterson has mastered this step several times over and is known as the “Master of Genre” which includes a variety of readers of all ages. Providing novels from captivating romances, young adult fictions to suspense packed thrillers; Patterson reaches a vast audience awaiting his next bestseller to be produced. Ultimately, utilizing these strategic skills, Patterson can create a one of a kind suspense within each of his stories that keep his readers glued to the pages as they turn.
In 1976, Patterson won the Edgar award from the Mystery Writers of America for his novel titled The Thomas Berryman Number. According to Books: The Thomas Berryman Number | The Official James Patterson Website,
The Thomas Berryman Number begins with three terrifying murders in the South. It ends with a relentless and unforgettable manhunt in the North. In between is the riveting story of a chilling assassin, the woman he loves, and the beloved leader he is hired to kill with extreme prejudice.
Patterson combines all the elements necessary for a riveting mystery, an adrenaline packed action, as well as, a drama and intertwines each genre with
James Patterson, best known for his thriller series of Alex Cross, Michael Bennett, and the Women’s Murder Club. These series are just a few to mention of the author’s colossal success in publications. Being duly noted that Patterson’s books account for one out of every seventeen hardcover novels purchased in the United States (Berkowitz). More so, Patterson’s success has been accredited to his instinctive ability to create suspense, in addition to, his distinctive writing style. For instance, Patterson takes a seven-step approach to producing a page-turning suspense thriller. Patterson couples this approach with a stylistic nature of storytelling that swiftly envelopes the reader …show more content…
Patterson confesses, although he is self-assured that he can to tell a good story, this has not always been the case. Patterson particularizes that when he was 26 years of age, he won an Edgar Award for Best First Mystery. Even though he knew he had won, he believed there might have been a mistake. Patterson points out that this is the kind of lack of confidence a writer can experience at the beginning of his career. An author can write and rewrite until he becomes confused and uncertain about what he is trying to express. Therefore, writing with confidence is a big deal (Berkowitz). It is hard to believe that Patterson has ever been anything less than a confident author. Time Magazine once dubbed Patterson as “the man that can’t miss” for his adrenaline packed novel, Run for Your Life. …show more content…
As a result, Patterson has mastered this step several times over and is known as the “Master of Genre” which includes a variety of readers of all ages. Providing novels from captivating romances, young adult fictions to suspense packed thrillers; Patterson reaches a vast audience awaiting his next bestseller to be produced. Ultimately, utilizing these strategic skills, Patterson can create a one of a kind suspense within each of his stories that keep his readers glued to the pages as they turn.
In 1976, Patterson won the Edgar award from the Mystery Writers of America for his novel titled The Thomas Berryman Number. According to Books: The Thomas Berryman Number | The Official James Patterson Website,
The Thomas Berryman Number begins with three terrifying murders in the South. It ends with a relentless and unforgettable manhunt in the North. In between is the riveting story of a chilling assassin, the woman he loves, and the beloved leader he is hired to kill with extreme prejudice.
Patterson combines all the elements necessary for a riveting mystery, an adrenaline packed action, as well as, a drama and intertwines each genre with