TY - BOOK AU - Cleland,Jane K. TI - Mastering suspense structure & plot SN - 9781599639673 AV - PN 3378 C54.2016 PY - 2016///] CY - Cincinnati, Ohio PB - Writer's Digest Books KW - Argumentos (Drama, novela, etc.) KW - Plots (Drama, novel, etc.) KW - Novela KW - Autoria KW - Fiction KW - Authorship KW - Cuentos policiacos y de misterio - KW - Autoría KW - Detective and mystery stories KW - Novela de suspenso KW - Suspense fiction N1 - "T8757"--Contraportada; Incluye índice; 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 N2 - "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."--Contraportada ER -