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The one where Josh Malerman explains why every story needs a good beat.

Writers, Ink: Your backstage pass to the world's most prolific authors

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Creating Dread in Horror and Suspense Writing

This chapter discusses the concept of maintaining a singular undercurrent of dread throughout a novel, similar to how a piece of music maintains a specific mood. The speaker emphasizes the importance of maintaining a consistent mood in horror and suspense writing to create a richer and more impactful reading experience.

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