Building an Action Adventure Series Readers Can’t Quit

Thriller & Suspense
2023
Featuring AM Adair, Baron R. Birtcher, Jim Nesbitt, Michael Lucker, Richard Meredith, S. Lee Manning

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A.M. Adair, Baron R. Birtcher, Jim Nesbitt, Michael Lucker, Richard Meredith, and S. Lee Manning break down the building blocks of a great action adventure story. Topics include pacing, handling violence responsibly, developing strong characters, and shaping a series arc that keeps readers coming back for more.

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