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How to Build a Mystery That Holds Together

Presented by: Erin Flanagan | JD Webb | Jule Selbo | Marcy McCreary | Rich Zahradnik
Categories: Genre | Mystery | Writing

Erin Flanagan, J.D. Webb, Jule Selbo, Marcy McCreary, and Rich Zahradnik break down what makes a mystery truly work. They share practical advice on plotting, building suspense, developing characters, and sustaining tension so readers stay engaged and guessing until the final page.

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