Thrillers: The Nuts and Bolts

Thriller & Suspense • Writing Craft
2025
Featuring D.P. Lyle, Kathleen Antrim, Steven James

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DP Lyle, Kathleen Antrim, and Steven James lead a deep-dive master class on writing thrillers that stand out. From strong premises and tight plots to voice, character, and setting, this session offers practical tools and techniques writers can apply immediately to elevate their work.

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