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The Power of “No,” The Power of “Yes” in Creating Stories

Presented by: Jule Selbo
Categories: Craft | Mystery | Writing

Every story moves forward through decisions about what to reveal and what to withhold. Jule Selbo examines how strategic use of denial and permission drives suspense and conflict in crime and mystery fiction. This session focuses on controlling information to keep readers emotionally invested and eager for the next turn.

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