Ten Tips for Heightening Suspense

10. Pose a question

9. Stretch time

8. Parcel out information

7. Raise a concern

6. Create a new obstacle

5. Give a deadline

4. Note a distance

3. Countdown

2. Uncover something the protagonist doesn’t know,  and…

Inspired by Libby Fischer Hellman

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