Unlock the Secrets of Cliffhangers: How Writers Keep You on the Edge of Your Seat
1. Physical Cliffhangers
Physical cliffhangers imperil your character in some physical way, cutting at the height of tension. The classic example is a man hanging from a cliff while the villain stomps on his fingers.
Of course, there are hundreds of ways you could employ physical elements in a cliffhanger that don’t involve the edge of a cliff.
Be aware that you will layer the different types of cliffhangers for deeper impact. Watch for this in the examples ahead. You’ll better understand what I’m talking about as we introduce more cliffhanger types.
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