Unlock the Secret Power of Cliffhangers: How Writers Keep You Glued to Every Page
CUT!
This cliffhanger reveals that Gillette thinks in terms of computer games, particularly their more violent aspects. His computer expertise becomes important to the story.
Informational
This gives readers a piece of information about what’s going to happen, and should cut just at the point where the ramifications become clear.
This example is from Echo Park by Michael Connelly:
“Mr. Waits, fair warning,” O’Shea said. “If you make an attempt to run, these officers will shoot you down. Do you understand that?”
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