Maintaining Pace in Mystery Narrative

Mystery & Crime
2015
Featuring Annette Dashofy, Hillary Davidson, Janet Reed, Laura Benedict, Rebecca Drake

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Strong pacing keeps mystery readers turning pages. In this session, authors share techniques for balancing clues, red herrings, and character development while maintaining tension and momentum throughout the story.

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