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Build Suspense

The Power of Contrast
Make Them Laugh, Then Cry
Sep 24 • 
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Reversals Keep Your Story Breathing
And Readers Love Them, Too
Sep 17 • 
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Dialogue Is Not About What The Reader Should Learn
It's About How Your Characters Mis-hear, Misdirect, and Miss Out Entirely
Aug 27 • 
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They Never Thought They'd Cross That Line...
Balancing Your Protagonist on the Edge of Self
Jul 30 • 
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Emotional Impact Lives in the Delay
Adding Suspense Through Delayed Reactions
Jul 23 • 
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Building Suspense: Don’t Hide the Scene, Hide the Meaning
How to Create Tension Without Confusion
Jul 16 • 
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