Jill Marr, Lucienne Diver, Lynette Ingram, and Philip Cioffari explore the many branches of the mystery genre. They discuss how tone, theme, and style shape everything from classic whodunits to literary mysteries, and how writers can find their place while still maintaining a distinctive voice.
Writing Suspense That Keeps Readers Hooked
Suspense is built one page at a time. In this session, suspense writers discuss how to craft irresistible cliffhangers, plant compelling dramatic questions, and maintain tension throughout a story to keep readers eagerly turning the pages.
