CLASS 89: Using Atmosphere to Elevate Your Standalone or Series

Your story has a setting, but does it have a strong sense of place? Creating a powerful and evocative atmosphere, particularly when writing crime fiction, influences how readers experience a story and—for series writers—can keep them coming back for more. Through a step-by-step strategy, we’ll explore techniques for creating a tangible mood through setting description, sensory detail, pacing, and flow of information with the goal of elevating your standalone or series mystery or thriller. 

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YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Tessa Wegert is the critically acclaimed author of eight crime novels in the Shana Merchant and North Country series. Her books have received numerous starred reviews and have been featured on PBS and NPR Radio. A former journalist and copywriter, Tessa grew up in Quebec and now lives in Connecticut, where she co-founded Sisters in Crime CT and serves on the board of International Thriller Writers (ITW).

www.tessawegert.com