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Suspense & Foreshadowing: Narrative Writing Techniques

Jan 13, 2025
Narrative Writing & Storytelling

Introduction: The Power of Anticipation

Have you ever watched a movie where you were on the edge of your seat, desperately trying to figure out what would happen next? That feeling, that delicious blend of anxiety and excitement, is the result of masterful suspense. Suspense is what keeps your reader hooked, eager to turn the page or click the

Deep listening is miraculous for both listener and speaker.When someone receives us with open-hearted, non-judging, intensely interested listening, our spirits expand.

Sue Patton Thoele

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