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<b>2017 WINNER of the Agatha Award for Best Nonfiction (2016)</b><br /><br /><b>Enthrall Your Readers!</b><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. <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.<br /><br /> Inside, Cleland will show you how to: <br /><br />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 s