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Talk
I speak about what I’ve learned as an author of eight thrillers for young adults. I cover both the business and creative sides of book publishing. I’ll talk about covers, branding, money, where ideas come from and the essential ingredients for a satisfying thriller.
Workshop
My most popular workshop, How to Write A Thriller, explores the nuts and bolts of thriller writing. Through discussion and exercises, I explain how character, plot, setting, and misdirecting the reader are used to best effect.
WHAT Schools SAY
“I cannot recommend Sue enough. She was professional and confident, at the same time as being approachable and caring with all the students. She was able to make even the most reluctant students write a range of opening lines and offered them valuable feedback on how to improve their work. In short, they all loved her and have already asked when she can come back.”
— Ratcliffe College
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