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Act I/II
"I couldn't put it down." Every author longs to hear those words. But how do you actually make that happen?
The answer is suspense—and it isn't just for thriller writers. Regardless of genre, suspense is the key to crafting stories that compel readers to stay in your story world long after they should have returned to reality. In this workshop, we'll dissect what suspense actually is, why it works, and how to weave more of it into every single scene.
Somewhere right now, a reader stayed awake until 2 a.m. because they couldn't put down a book. Let's make sure it's yours.
This class will be held in Johnson Spring 1D
