Catharsis in a book can happen anywhere from the sentence level to the plot, but it requires a pact with the reader that must pay off.
How can writers create opportunities for this kind of lasting meaning in their work? We'll be examining the types of payoff, why they matter, and how to create payoff in your own work.
LINDSAY HUNTER is the author of two story collections and three novels. Her latest novel, Hot Springs Drive, won the Chicago Review of Books Fiction Award and was named a top thriller of 2023 by the Washington Post. She lives in Chicago with her family.
