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Holiday Bonus: Waiting for the Next Sentence
Weird Studies
The Art of Anticipation in Storytelling
This chapter examines the role of anticipation and pauses in the creative process of literature. It explores how waiting for the next sentence shapes our emotional and intellectual engagement with stories. Through discussions on narrative structure and pacing, the chapter highlights the delicate balance between expectation and surprise that defines compelling storytelling.
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