<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Enthrall Your Readers!</b> <p/> 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. <i>Mastering Suspense, Structure, & Plot</i> 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. <p/> Inside, Cleland will show you how to: <p/> - Implement thirteen no-fail techniques to construct an effective plot and structure for your story<br> - Use Cleland's Plotting Road Map to add elements of suspense like twists, reversals, and moments of danger<br> - Write subplots with purpose<br> - Improve your descriptions, character development, sentence structure, and more<br>Packed with case studies, exercises, and dozens of examples from best-selling authors, <i>Mastering Suspense, Structure, & Plot</i> is the key to writing suspenseful, engaging stories that leave your readers wanting more. <p/> ------<br> "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." --<b>Hank Phillippi Ryan</b>, Agatha, Anthony, Macavity and Mary Higgins Clark award-winning author<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Award-winning author Jane Cleland has crafted an insightful and entertaining page-turner about crafting page-turners. <i>Mastering Suspense, Structure, & Plot</i> belongs on every writer's shelf." --<b>Wendy Corsi Staub</b>, <i>New York Times</i> best-selling author <p/> "Unputdownably 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." --<b>Hank Phillippi Ryan</b>, Agatha, Anthony, Macavity and Mary Higgins Clark award winning author <p/> "Masterful! I love this book. Oh, how I wish I'd had it when I was struggling with my first crime novel. This is a gold mine of information, of insight on how to structure and pace the novel. Brilliant. And even as I write my current book I find myself reflecting on her insights, and using them. This isn't about being formulaic. It's about first understanding the structure, and then making it your own. <i>Mastering Suspense, Structure, & Plot</i> is an absolutely extraordinary resource for anyone serious about writing not just a crime novel, but any book. --<b>Louise Penny</b>, #1 <i>New York Times</i> best-selling author <p/> "Jane Cleland had drawn a detailed road map for navigating the suspense-writing journey. In a well-thought-out and artfully constructed way, she concisely covers it all. I wish I had read <i>Mastering Suspense, Structure, & Plot</i> before I ever started writing mysteries, but I sure am glad to have this book now." --<b>Mary Jane Clark</b>, <i>New York Times</i> best-selling author <p/> "Leave it to Jane Cleland, the reigning queen of the traditional mystery, to reveal the secrets of suspense--and to take the sweat out of writing today's hottest genre!" --<b>Paula Munier</b>, senior literary agent at Talcott Notch Literary Agency and author of <i>Plot Perfect</i><br>
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