Building Suspense that Holds Readers Hostage

Presented by: Angela Greenman | Bret Hurst | Christine M. Fairchild | Traci Abramson

Suspense lives in the details of a scene. This panel explores how writers across genres build tension, control pacing, and reveal information at just the right moment to keep readers hooked from the first page to the last.

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The Characters Who Make the Story Feel Real

Character Development, Minor Characters, Organization

Karen McCullah, Barbara Collins, Jim Nesbitt, Nancy Roe, and Ray Anderson discuss how to craft memorable minor characters. They explore how these characters support the story, deepen the world, and add nuance and authenticity that make a narrative feel fully alive.

Building Suspense that Holds Readers Hostage

Finding Balance and Perspective in a Writer’s Life

What Really Works in Author Marketing

The Characters Who Make the Story Feel Real

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