Writing Thrillers That Keep Readers Turning Pages

Thriller & Suspense • Writing Craft
2016
Featuring Boyd Morrison, Doug Johnstone, Edward Kay, Julie McDermott, Robert Bailey, Russell McLean

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What makes a thriller impossible to put down? In this session, thriller authors reveal the techniques they use to maintain suspense, build tension, and keep every chapter engaging, sharing the storytelling strategies that make readers eager to turn the next page.

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