The Art of Sustained Suspense

Thriller & Suspense • Writing Craft
2007
Featuring Rhonda Pollero

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ABOUT THIS SESSION

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.

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