What makes a thriller impossible to put down? Georgina Cross, Jeffrey James Higgins, Matt Cost, R. Weir, Rick Treon, and S. Lee Manning break down the techniques behind truly addictive thrillers. They explore subgenres, pacing, suspense, and series development while sharing practical ways to hook readers fast, escalate tension, and drive a story relentlessly toward its final twist.
How Tension Works on the Page
Tension is what keeps readers turning pages. Barbara Christopher, Barbara Graham, Chester D. Campbell, and Radine Trees Nehring break down what tension really is and how it functions on the page. This session explores how characterization, dialogue, and description...
