Thrillers depend on tension, surprise, and carefully placed twists. In this session, authors discuss their favorite techniques for creating suspense, the enduring fascination with serial killer stories, and how misdirection can keep readers guessing until the final reveal.
Turning Real Life into Authentic Fiction
Real life experience can be a powerful storytelling tool when used well. This panel challenges the idea of simply writing what you know and shows how careers, unexpected backgrounds, and lived experience can add authenticity, texture, and originality to fiction.
