Secrets, surprises, and twists are powerful narrative tools. They can conjure questions and mystery in readersâ minds that raise suspense, stakes, and reader investmentâand knowing how to use them effectively can create some of the most memorable moments of your story.
Stories with dangling questions and startling reveals keep readers hooked throughout, not knowing what comes next, eagerly turning pages to find out.
But pulling off a successful reveal is a tricky tightrope act between giving readers enough information to feel invested and holding back enough to keep them hooked. It's the striptease of literature: show too much and you lose all the excitement and buildup. Too little and nobody cares.
Balancing these considerations often relies on three key elements: knowing what and how much to keep as a reveal, when to reveal it, and how to unspool the hidden information for maximum suspense and impact.
In this detailed 90-minute live webinar, career book editor and educator Tiffany Yates Martin will show you techniques for understanding and mastering these powerful tools for ensnaring readers, maximizing suspense, and creating irresistible story hooks.
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Tiffany Yates Martin
Tiffany Yates Martin has spent her entire career as an editor in the publishing industry, working with major publishers and bestselling and award-winning authors, as well as newer writers. She is the founder of FoxPrint Editorial (named one of Writerâs Digestâs Best Websites for Authors) and author of Intuitive Editing and The Intuitive Author. She is a regular contributor to writersâ outlets like Writerâs Digest, Jane Friedman, and Writer Unboxed, and a frequent presenter and keynote speaker for writersâ organizations around the globe. Under her pen name, Phoebe Fox, she is the author of six novels. (foxprinteditorial.com)
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