Suspense is not just for mystery and thriller novels. Suspense can add a layer of urgency to reading- it is one of those things that make your book unputdownable. There is an art and a science to creating scenes that build up the suspense. In this episode we’ll be breaking it down for you.

 

-What is suspense and why do all kinds of books need it

-Different types of suspense in different genres

-HOw to create suspense

-Foreshadowing

-Pacing

-Red herrings

-Suspense mistakes