What makes a reader keep turning pages long past bedtime?
In this talk, author Lindsay Woodward breaks down the key elements behind truly gripping fiction, from creating characters with clear emotional stakes to structuring a story that maintains momentum from beginning to end. Drawing on her experience writing romance across genres including horror, comedy and science fiction, she explores how tension is built, how twists are earned, and how pacing and planning work together to keep readers engaged.
Blending practical insight with examples from her own work, Lindsay offers a clear, structured approach to writing fiction that feels natural, compelling and impossible to put down. This session is ideal for writers looking to strengthen their storytelling, as well as readers who are curious about what keeps them hooked from the first page to the last.
