Crafting Suspense Through Character and Structure

Graham Brown, Laura Hayden, and Robert Pobi discuss how to build compelling characters while sustaining suspense in thriller fiction. They explore point of view, plotting, pacing, and character development, along with practical advice on grammar and style. The conversation also highlights the value of completing a full draft before revising, helping writers maintain momentum and creative energy.

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Fish Out of Water: Crime Across Worlds

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Authors explore writing crime stories that unfold between cultures and worlds. This panel focuses on “fish out of water” narratives, examining how unfamiliar settings, traditions, and perspectives heighten tension and draw readers into new cultures, times, and places...