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“Writing has laws of perspective, of light and shade just as painting does, or music. If you are born knowing them, fine. If not, learn them. Then rearrange the rules to suit yourself. —Truman Capote When”
― Jane K. Cleland, Mastering Suspense, Structure, and Plot: How to Write Gripping Stories That Keep Readers on the Edge of Their Seats

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“A traditional mystery is a whodunit, whereas a thriller is a how-can-we-stop-them-from-doing-it. As you compare these seemingly opposite subgenres in Figure 1.1, you’ll note that although they differ in essential ways, they share a fundamental element—the use of suspense.”
― Jane K. Cleland, Mastering Suspense, Structure, and Plot: How to Write Gripping Stories That Keep Readers on the Edge of Their Seats

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Gary Starta Author — 316 members — last activity Jul 31, 2014 09:39AM
Gary Starta Author's Group Anything goes as long as it is sci fi, fantasy or mystery or ultimately a combo of all three... ...more

Make a book a bestseller — 943 members — last activity Dec 24, 2020 05:16AM
If a bunch of people can get Betty White to host Saturday Night Live seems like we can make a great book(s) a bestseller.