ONLINE The Psychology of Hooks: Genre Fiction Through Emotional Pacing
4 Weeks | Thursdays | Begins March 5, 2026
6pm-8pm PT | 7pm-9pm MT | 8pm-10pm CT | 9pm-11pm ET | 10pm-12am AT
Instructor: Lacey L. Bakker
MEMBER PRICE: $160.00
NON-MEMBER PRICE: $210.00
Why do some stories keep us turning pages while others lose us right away? Each genre grabs readers in different emotional ways: thrillers play on fear and suspense, romance builds on longing and anticipation, and speculative fiction taps into curiosity and wonder. In this four-week course, we’ll explore how emotion, pacing, tension, and reader expectations work together to keep a story engaging. Each session will include craft discussions and practical exercises to help writers improve their openings, turning points, and high-stakes scenes.
This class takes place online using Zoom.
Lacey L. Bakker is an internationally published, award-winning author, publisher, and instructor of transformational literacy, teaching writers how story can shape emotion, memory, and human connection. As owner of Pandamonium Publishing House, her books have reached readers globally and achieved multiple Amazon bestseller rankings. Her work has appeared in Women’s World Magazine, Chicken Soup for the Soul, and Best Health. She has presented at schools, libraries, and literary spaces, inspiring writers to embrace authentic storytelling. With certifications in Consumer Neuroscience and Neuromarketing and Viral Marketing & Contagious Content, she blends emotional storytelling with reader psychology to help writers create work that connects and transforms.
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