Suspense is not about shock moments but about control. Rhonda Pollero breaks down how to build tension deliberately across an entire novel, showing how pacing, information management, and emotional stakes work together to keep readers leaning forward. This session focuses on sustaining unease, sharpening anticipation, and creating that irresistible pull that makes readers keep turning pages.
Writing Authentic Teen Voices in YA Fiction
Authors of YA and middle grade fiction discuss what draws them to writing for younger readers and how they capture the mindset of teens in a rapidly changing world. The panel explores technology, social media, anonymity, and the ways modern teen experiences shape...
