Unlock the Secrets of Cliffhangers: How Writers Keep You on the Edge of Your Seat
They can also be a lot more subtle, if you know how to do them right.
Cliffhanger Meaning: Definition and Purpose
Cliffhangers occur when writers do more than just stop writing at the end of a scene. They happen when the writer makes the effort to build something compelling into that chapter ending.
Cliffhangers are writing devices that serve three important purposes:
- They keep readers from putting the book down at the end of a chapter
- They hold the book together, creating bridges across the gaps between chapters
- They provide momentum, keeping readers moving forward to the end of the book
The function of a cliffhanger is to propel your reader along to the end of your story. So, to be effective, you need a whole chain of cliffhangers. This is how the bestselling authors of genre fiction do it.
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