Page Turners: The Secret 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.
Good Mystery v. Bad Mystery: There should be a good mystery in any story you write, no matter the genre. In this session, we’ll explore ways mystery manifests in stories, both good and bad, the DOs and DON’Ts, and how writers can master the mystery in their story.
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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Yady Estrella was born in the Dominican Republic and is currently based in New York City. She obtained her BA…
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