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

Synopsis

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. Foreword -- Introduction -- Part One. Thinking. Chapter One: Know Your Readers ; Chapter Two. Structure Is King ; Chapter Three. Jane's Plotting Road Map ; Chapter Four. Set The Stage ; Chapter Five. Layer In Two Subplots ; Chapter Six. Isolate Your Protagonist--and Everyone Else ; Chapter Seven. The Devil Made Me Do It -- Part Two. Writing. Chapter Eight. Add Surprise--sparingly ; Chapter Nine. Get Into Your Reader's Heads ; Chapter Ten. Whisper, Don't Shout ; Chapter Eleven. Illuminate Fear And Dread ; Chapter Twelve. Reveal Answers Slowly ; Chapter Thirteen. Write Sentences That Work ; Chapter Fourteen. Conclusion. Afterword. Jane K. Cleland. T8757--back Cover. Includes Index.