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Ep 220 - Crafting Suspense in Screenwriting: Lessons from Ghosts of the Void

The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting Podcast

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Creating Suspense in Screenwriting

This chapter explores the process of creating suspense in screenwriting, including the use of compelling scenes, nonhuman masks, and building up questions to engage the audience. It also touches on the concept of a slow burn thriller and gives advice to aspiring writers.

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