How Thrillers Keep Readers Hooked

Mystery & Crime • Thriller & Suspense • Writing Craft
2016
Featuring David McCaleb, Deborah Ledford, Jane Waterhouse, Robert McClure, Stacy Allen

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Thrillers rely on tension, momentum, and high stakes to keep readers engaged. In this session, authors discuss the techniques they use to craft compelling thrillers, exploring how character, plot, pacing, and setting work together to create suspenseful and unforgettable stories.

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