How do authors build suspense in their writing

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How do authors build suspense in their writing

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give the reader a good viewpoint
use time constraints
keep stakes high
apply pressure
create conflict
complicate matters
be unpredictable and create good "villains"

Wolcott answered Jan 7, 2018

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