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Misdirection That Plays Fair with the Reader

Presented by: Jill Orr | Mariah Fredericks | Rich Zahradnik | Saralyn Richard
Categories: Characters | Mystery | Suspense

Misdirection keeps readers guessing while fair play keeps them satisfied. Saralyn Richard, Jill Orr, Mariah Fredericks, and Rich Zahradnik explore how to design red herrings that surprise without cheating the reader. This session focuses on balancing intrigue, logic, and payoff to create mysteries that feel clever and earned.

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