Mastering Suspense, Structure, and Plot: How to Write Gripping Stories That Keep Readers on the Edge of Their Seats

by Jane K. Cleland

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"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."--Back cover.… (more)

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Cleland's visual on "highways" and "service roads" when talking about plots and sub-plots clicked for me--much more so than other descriptions of "the B Story." This is a great book on the craft of writing. (

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Cam_Torrens | Mar 17, 2023 |

Great insight, tips and advice! One of the things I enjoy the most about reading these types of books is the greater appreciation I have when I read a novel written by an author who utilizes the methods I've read about. It's not surprising that those are the books that are hard(er) to put down! I never realized before what it is that separates the good books from the phenomenal!!! (

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"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."--Back cover.

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