Turning Any Story into a Page-Turner

Categories: Thriller | Writing

Thriller techniques are not limited to one genre. Angela Greenman, Dana Summers, Jacy Sellers, Lynn Chandler Willis, Mary McFarland, and Shirley B. Garrett explore how to incorporate twists, red herrings, flashbacks, and emotional pressure into any story. Writers will learn how to heighten stakes through character, setting, and structure while maintaining clarity and momentum.

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