What separates suspense from surprise? In this session, suspense authors explore the essential ingredients of the genre, discussing how they build tension, raise the stakes, and keep readers turning pages from the opening chapter to the final twist.
Turning the Pages: How to Keep Them Reading
Deborah Sharp leads a lively discussion with John M. Taylor, John Thompson, and Tom Jones on what truly keeps readers turning pages. From pacing and character development to chapter endings and narrative momentum, this session breaks down the craft choices that hook...
