Comments on: Libby Fischer Hellmann On Suspense, part 1

By: Writer Unboxed » Blog Archive » Author Interview: Libby Fischer Hellman, part 1

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:20:31 +0000

[...] suspense fiction. In October, her guest posts On Suspense (if you’ve missed them, check out part one and part two) generated quite the discussion and provided WU readers with practical tips on the [...]

By: Writer Unboxed » Blog Archive » Libby Fischer Hellmann on Suspense, part 2

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:20:12 +0000

[...] Part I told you why I think suspense should be a critical part of every author’s tool-kit. To that end [...]

By: Jessica Scott

Jessica Scott — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:54:20 +0000

I can’t remember where I first heard it, but someone once told me that all writing is suspense. As you pointed out, it’s building anticipation. If you can keep the reader hooked, turning the next page, you’ve writen a book that readers will keep coming back to.
Looking forward to the technique discussion!

By: Susie McCray

Susie McCray — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:10:09 +0000

I’m new to the suspense/mystery genre so this post was extremely helpful to me. Sounds like keeping them guessing is the key. Thanks for sharing.

By: Anna Elliott

Anna Elliott — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:59:59 +0000

Thanks for a great post! “Suspense depends on stretching time—delaying answers as long as possible.” You’re so right, I think. The more I write, the more I realize that crafting a novel is as much about withholding information as it is about giving it.

By: CS

CS — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:23:43 +0000

Can’t wait for part two!

By: Dolly

Dolly — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:52:10 +0000

Talking about creating suspence and anticipation! I eagerly clicked on this post, and eagerly read the words, in a hurry to get to the “good bits” of techniques, and…suspence. Very appropriate for this post. :D
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