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How Suspense Really Works: Making Readers Hold Their Breath

Character, Fiction, Pacing, Plot, Suspense, Thriller, Writing

What makes a reader hold their breath and refuse to stop turning pages? Charlie Donlea, Dianne McCartney, J.L. Delozier, Kaira Rouda, Lynette Eason, and Rick Treon dig into the true mechanics of suspense. They explore how character choices, pacing, and plot...

Inside a Real Homicide Investigation

Crime, Description, Detective, Investigator, Writing

Homicide investigations follow a reality-driven process that fiction often simplifies or skips. Former investigator Jeff Shaw takes writers step by step through a real homicide case, from first response to final report. This session explains what actually happens at a...

The New Era of Publishing: An Agent’s Perspective on Going the Indie Route

Agent, Publishing

Publishing no longer follows a single path, and choosing the right one can shape an entire career. Literary agent April Eberhardt offers a clear-eyed look at today’s publishing landscape, comparing self-publishing, small and independent presses, and traditional large...

How Suspense Really Works: Making Readers Hold Their Breath

Inside a Real Homicide Investigation

The New Era of Publishing: An Agent’s Perspective on Going the Indie Route

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