Today, we’re talking about something that I believe makes or breaks a great thriller: balancing ‘professional’ and ‘personal’ threads in your story. Now, I’m a major proponent of this technique because it adds an emotional resonance that goes beyond plot twists and red herrings. Don’t get me wrong, we all love a good twist, but … Continue reading The Secret to Gripping Stories: How (and Why) to Weave Personal and Professional Tension with Michelle Chouinard