Mastering plot twists: how to use suspense, targeted storytelling strategies, and structure to captivate your readers
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Published:
Cincinnati, Ohio : Writer's Digest Books, [2018].
Format:
Book
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Desc:
233 pages ; 22 cm
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781440352331, 144035233X, 9781440352331, 144035233X
Notes
General Note
Includes index.
Description
"Suspense is one of the most powerful tools a writer has for captivating readers--but it isn't just for thrsllers. From mainstream fiction to memoir, suspense creates the emotional tension that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. This is your hands-on guide to weaving suspense into your narrative. 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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APA Citation (style guide)
Cleland, J. K., & Maass, D. (2018). Mastering plot twists: how to use suspense, targeted storytelling strategies, and structure to captivate your readers. First edition. Cincinnati, Ohio, Writer's Digest Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Cleland, Jane K and Donald Maass. 2018. Mastering Plot Twists: How to Use Suspense, Targeted Storytelling Strategies, and Structure to Captivate Your Readers. Cincinnati, Ohio, Writer's Digest Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Cleland, Jane K and Donald Maass, Mastering Plot Twists: How to Use Suspense, Targeted Storytelling Strategies, and Structure to Captivate Your Readers. Cincinnati, Ohio, Writer's Digest Books, 2018.
MLA Citation (style guide)Cleland, Jane K. and Donald Maass. Mastering Plot Twists: How to Use Suspense, Targeted Storytelling Strategies, and Structure to Captivate Your Readers. First edition. Cincinnati, Ohio, Writer's Digest Books, 2018.
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