Keeping Readers Guessing in Crime Novels

Presented by: J L Hill | Kathryn Lane | Michelle Cox | Rich Zahradnik

Categories: Mystery | Pacing | Technique

J.L. Hill, Kathryn Lane, Michelle Cox, and Rich Zahradnik share how they structure and pace full length mystery and crime novels. They focus on sustaining intrigue, escalating tension, and keeping readers invested from the opening pages to the final reveal.

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