A doctor-turned-novelist's advice on writing medical thrillers

You can probably guess one of the most important tasks for a writer undertaking a medical thriller — to be educated about the subject matter.

But Cristina LePort — a doctor and a novelist — won't stop you from being a layperson who does their research, versus a medical professional.

So continue on to Writer's Digest, no matter your day job, and learn her five tips for writing a medical thriller (or, in the case of some tips, for any thriller).

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