Unlock the Secrets of Cliffhangers: How Writers Keep You on the Edge of Your Seat
He pulled out from the curb and into traffic to get air moving through the windows. He made a screeching U-turn and headed home.
CUT!
This cliffhanger hits on a deep level, hinting at the pervasive battle between good and evil and acknowledging that sometimes evil takes prisoners.
If you can tap into one of the universal themes of your chosen genre, your message will resonate with readers.
The Nature and Purpose of a Cliffhanger
Remember that a cliffhanger is more than just the place where you stopped writing at the end of a scene. Cliffhanging should provide a sense of movement, stir emotion, and keep readers turning pages all the way to the end of the book.
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