Gay Yellen, J.D. Webb, Kiersten Modglin, Linda Petrilli Duncan, Terrence McCauley, and Terri Parlato share the techniques they use to sustain tension from the opening scene to the last page. They discuss how character motivation, dialogue, pacing, and plot twists combine to create suspense that feels organic rather than forced. Writers will come away with clear strategies for keeping readers anxious, invested, and eager for what comes next.
Giving Characters the Tools They Need to Succeed
Strong characters need more than a role in the story—they need the skills, flaws, motivations, and experiences that make them believable. In this session, authors discuss their approaches to character development and share techniques for creating characters that feel...
