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by Jane K. Cleland (Author), Hallie Ephron (Foreword by)
Using case studies, exercises, and dozens of examples from best-selling authors, learn how to write compelling stories that leave your readers wanting more.
Suspense is one of the most powerful tools a writer has for captivating readers - but it isn't just for thrillers. From mainstream fiction to memoir, suspense creates the emotional tension that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Mastering Suspense, Structure, & Plot is your hands-on guide to weaving suspense into your narrative. Award-winning author Jane K. Cleland teaches you how to navigate genre conventions, write for your audience, and build gripping tension to craft an irresistible page-turner. Inside, Cleland will teach you how to:- Implement thirteen no-fail techniques to construct an effective plot and structure for your story
- Use Cleland's Plotting Road Map to add elements of suspense like twists, reversals, and moments of danger
- Write subplots with purpose
- Improve your descriptions, character development, sentence structure, and more "Indispensable! For newbie authors and veterans alike, this terrific how-to is your new go-to. Don't write your book without it - it's a treasure."
- Hank Phillippi Ryan, Agatha, Anthony, Macavity and Mary Higgins Clark award-winning author
Number of Pages: 240
Dimensions: 0.7 x 8.3 x 5.4 IN
Publication Date: April 28, 2016
