Unlock the Secrets of Cliffhangers: How Writers Keep You on the Edge of Your Seat
The cliffhanger sets up a suspenseful situation and builds the momentum up to a crucial moment before cutting the scene in half.
2. Ground the reader in the setting and POV character
Earlier in this blog series, we learned six types of key details that ground the viewer deep into the POV.
I cannot overstress the importance of this step. If you neglect it, jumping after the cliffhanger can bring readers to a jarring halt. How deep you go with the detail will depend on the pacing, and we’ll discuss that in a future article.
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