Unlock the Secrets of Cliffhangers: How Writers Keep You on the Edge of Your Seat
This example is from The Blue Nowhere:
Bishop’s phone rang and he took the call, He listened for a moment and, while he didn’t exactly smile, the cop’s face grew animated. He picked up a pen and paper and started taking notes. After five minutes of jotting he hung up and glanced at the team.
“We don’t have to call him Phate anymore. We’ve got his name.”
CUT!
The plot key cliffhanger scratches an itch and provides forward movement for the story.
Ticking clock
This type of cliffhanger reminds readers that time is growing short and imparts a sort of urgency to the proceedings.
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