Gay Yellen, J.D. Webb, Kiersten Modglin, Linda Petrilli Duncan, Terrence McCauley, and Terri Parlato share the techniques they use to sustain tension from the opening scene to the last page. They discuss how character motivation, dialogue, pacing, and plot twists combine to create suspense that feels organic rather than forced. Writers will come away with clear strategies for keeping readers anxious, invested, and eager for what comes next.
How Suspense Really Works: Making Readers Hold Their Breath
What makes a reader hold their breath and refuse to stop turning pages? Charlie Donlea, Dianne McCartney, J.L. Delozier, Kaira Rouda, Lynette Eason, and Rick Treon dig into the true mechanics of suspense. They explore how character choices, pacing, and plot...
