Baron R. Birtcher, Martha Reed, and Sharon Marchisello break down what makes a suspense novel impossible to put down. They share practical strategies for tightening pacing, fixing the dreaded saggy middle, and sustaining tension across an entire book. Learn how to keep readers emotionally invested, intellectually engaged, and eager to turn the page through every twist and reveal.
Writing Smart Thrillers Without the Jargon
Cindy Dees, Dana Summers, Jonathan Payne, Rich Zahradnik, Ross Carley, and Thomas Kelso share how to write high-stakes thrillers grounded in professional and technical detail. They discuss striking the right balance between realism and readability, showing how to...




