What Makes a Story Truly Suspenseful?

Thriller & Suspense • Writing Craft
2016
Featuring Allison Brennan, Caroline Todd, Charles Todd, David Bell, Jamie Mason, Mike Kardos

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What separates suspense from surprise? In this session, suspense authors explore the essential ingredients of the genre, discussing how they build tension, raise the stakes, and keep readers turning pages from the opening chapter to the final twist.

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