How to Open Strong and Escalate the Stakes in a Thriller

Categories: Genre | Suspense | Thriller | Writing

Blake Fontenay, Chuck Barrett, Craig Faris, John Dobbyn, and Terry Irving break down the essential building blocks of a gripping thriller. From opening scenes that hook immediately to pacing, character, and escalating tension, this session focuses on the craft choices that pull readers in and refuse to let them go.

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