Building Suspense
Suspense is what keeps a reader on the edge of their seat, eager to turn the page and find out what happens next. Author's use suspense to create tension, excitement, and mystery, drawing the reader into the story. By using burning questions and altering the pace of our writing, we can make our reader feel like they are right there with the characters, experiencing every heartbeat, every twist, and make our stories come alive!
Some good strategies to build suspense include:
Some good strategies to build suspense include: