Virtual Only, Recorded
CW for crime, violence, sexual assault
“This suspense is terrible. I hope it will last.” –Oscar Wilde
What makes a novel addictive, or unputdownable? The best fiction has us racing through, breathless, and these books are not always thrillers. Some of the most successful literary fiction employs suspense in innovative, intentional ways. This course is for writers who would like to learn more about building suspense through various techniques; we will read and discuss a few sample pages from some of Danya’s favorite novels before diving into the components of suspense, which Danya believes consist of a complex combination of stakes, world-building, character arc, and tone.
