Why We Write Thrillers: Exploring The Human Psyche

Thriller & Suspense • Writing Craft • Writing Life & Creativity
2014
Featuring Becky Masterman, Dennis Palumbo, George Fong, Gregg Olsen, Joshua Graham, Michelle Gagnon

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Authors dig into the psychology behind thrillers, exploring what defines the genre and why it resonates so deeply with readers. This session examines how writers draw from real human behavior, fear, and obsession to create stories that feel authentic, unsettling, and impossible to put down.

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