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Building Tension Across Every Genre

Presented by: Barry Eisler | Carey Baldwin | Nancy Allen | Samuel Gailey | Sheila Redling
Categories: Authors | Background | Childhood

What makes a story feel impossible to put down? In this conversation, authors dig into the shared DNA of thrillers across every genre. They explore how suspense, tension, and pacing work together to keep readers hooked, showing how these techniques apply no matter the setting, subject, or style of story.

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