The Slow Burn: How to Build Suspense That Won’t Let Go

Angela Greenman, Gay Yellen, Jacy Sellers, Kiersten Modglin, and Lois Winston explore how suspense is layered onto a story long before the big moment hits. They examine how character motivation, setting, dialogue, and location work together to build tension, stretch anticipation, and keep readers turning pages even when nothing explodes.

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Forensic Botany: Using Plants to Solve Crimes

Forensic Botany: Using Plants to Solve Crimes

Plants can reveal clues people miss. Jane H. Bock introduces the fascinating world of forensic botany and explains how plant evidence has played a role in real criminal cases. This session shows writers how leaves, pollen, soil, and vegetation can become inventive and...