Or it should be.
Few things bug me more than writers who reveal information that would have been more interesting and exciting had they been held until later. I think what people often overlook is that building suspense into your book is not just for thrillers.
Whether you're writing a coming of age drama, a romantic comedy or a retelling of a historical event, remember that using the techniques of a talented suspense writer will you make your story more dramatic, more funny, more real and alive to the reader.
As I've said about "backstory" in class, Don't tell it until you've given the reader a reason to care. Don't reveal it until the reader is dying to know.
Today's link takes you to a succinct list of four ways to build tension in your writing. If you don't already follow the Grammarly site, it's a good one!
Suspense!
And then, go visit an exploration of one of the Master of Suspense's most widely-known quotes:
Alfred Hitchcock's Bomb.
Have a great week writing!
Few things bug me more than writers who reveal information that would have been more interesting and exciting had they been held until later. I think what people often overlook is that building suspense into your book is not just for thrillers.
Whether you're writing a coming of age drama, a romantic comedy or a retelling of a historical event, remember that using the techniques of a talented suspense writer will you make your story more dramatic, more funny, more real and alive to the reader.
As I've said about "backstory" in class, Don't tell it until you've given the reader a reason to care. Don't reveal it until the reader is dying to know.
Today's link takes you to a succinct list of four ways to build tension in your writing. If you don't already follow the Grammarly site, it's a good one!
Suspense!
And then, go visit an exploration of one of the Master of Suspense's most widely-known quotes:
Alfred Hitchcock's Bomb.
Have a great week writing!
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