What makes a reader hold their breath and refuse to stop turning pages? Charlie Donlea, Dianne McCartney, J.L. Delozier, Kaira Rouda, Lynette Eason, and Rick Treon dig into the true mechanics of suspense. They explore how character choices, pacing, and plot construction work together to create relentless tension. This session shows how to hook readers early and keep them locked in until the final twist.
How Theme Secretly Holds Your Story Together
Theme gives a story its meaning, but how do writers shape it without being heavy handed? Learn how theme emerges through plot and character, and how to use it as an invisible force that strengthens your story from start to finish.
