Thriller Writing: Tension, Serial Killers, and Misdirection

Categories: Plotting | Technique | Thriller

Thrillers depend on tension, surprise, and carefully placed twists. In this session, authors discuss their favorite techniques for creating suspense, the enduring fascination with serial killer stories, and how misdirection can keep readers guessing until the final reveal.

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