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Page Turners: The Secrets to Keeping Readers Hooked

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About the Event

In this three-part fiction series, writers will explore what makes a story impossible to put down. From building tension to crafting mystery, each workshop will dive into the art of keeping readers on the edge of their seats. Participants will learn how to reveal (and withhold) information for maximum impact, experiment with pacing and tone, and discover how to sustain suspense in any genre. Whether your story is eerie, romantic, or dramatic, you’ll leave with new tools to make every scene pulse with momentum.

What does a character feel? Or rather, how does it feel to be a character in a story? This Community Studio sets out to help writers understand how they can develop their stories by understanding their character’s bodies. This studio is all about the 5 senses, taking space in the narrative and creating tension.

Date April 13, 2026
Time 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT
Event Types Community Studios
Format Virtual
Open to Members, Mentees and Mentors

Ashley-Anna Aboreden

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Ashley-Anna Aboreden was born and raised in Miami, Florida to a Cuban mother and Saudi Arabian father. At a young…
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Yadyvic Estrella Batista

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Y. Estrella was born in the Dominican Republic and is currently based in New York City. She obtained her BA…
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Ashley-Anna Aboreden

Ashley-Anna Aboreden was born and raised in Miami, Florida to a Cuban mother and Saudi Arabian father. At a young…

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Yadyvic Estrella Batista

Y. Estrella was born in the Dominican Republic and is currently based in New York City. She obtained her BA…

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Community Studios Monday, April 13 – 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT

Page Turners: The Secrets to Keeping Readers Hooked

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