The Secret Power Behind Cliffhangers That Keeps You Glued to Every Story
But you still need to end your scenes with trouble. Scale the trouble down to the level of tension your target audience is looking for.
And this is where I have a problem with the term “cliffhanger.” That word implies a high level of tension. High tension may not be appropriate for your novel.
But trouble is always appropriate. Seeing your characters in trouble is one of the reasons your readers read.
If you’re going to end your scene with trouble, make it the right level of trouble for your book.
