Page Turners: The Secrets to Keeping Readers Hooked
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.
In this final studio, writers will revisit the tools of tension, combining genre techniques with sensory detail to strengthen their storytelling. Through guided prompts and a workshop-style session, participants will generate new work that reflects both what they’ve learned and their unique voice.
Ashley-Anna Aboreden
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Yadyvic Estrella Batista
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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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Y. Estrella was born in the Dominican Republic and is currently based in New York City. She obtained her BA…
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