Writing Smart Thrillers Without the Jargon

Categories: Thriller | Writing

Cindy Dees, Dana Summers, Jonathan Payne, Rich Zahradnik, Ross Carley, and Thomas Kelso share how to write high-stakes thrillers grounded in professional and technical detail. They discuss striking the right balance between realism and readability, showing how to include complex information without slowing the pace or overwhelming readers.

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