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Beguile Your Readers with Tension, Suspense, and Conflict

In part II, Lynette M. Burrows gives us a deeper look into the role of tension, suspense, and conflict in a story and techniques to develop them in your work.

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Edge of their Seats

Whether you’re writing a serial killer thriller, a paranormal epic, or a bedtime story, you want there to be enough tension to keep readers turning pages.

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5 Fun Ways to Take Advantage of Your Character’s Fears

Janice Hardy gives writers 5 fun ways to use fear to create an emotional connection that engages readers and gives them a story worth their time.

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10 Ways to Reverse Engineer Your Plot

Stuck in your story? Bestselling author, Shirley Jump, highlights 10 ways to reverse engineer your plot for a compelling book.

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A Great Story Is Music to the Eyes

Well-written books are music to the eyes. Eldred Bird writes a credible music analogy, showing the instruments that build the foundation every story needs.

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