17 Thriller Twist Ideas

To Jumpstart Your Brainstorming

Welcome, Thriller Writer!

As a book coach and writer of thrillers, I know twists.

And I know (very well) that twist design can feel overwhelming and complicated, both when you're mid-revision (and stuck), and in the planning stages. This is because to execute a three-twist thriller, a lot needs to come together for the reader at the right time. It gets complicated, quickly.

But what if it didn't feel that way?

My hope is that this list of 17 ideas for twists in your thriller will inspire, unblock, and/or unlock your story.