Mastering Tension in Storytelling

This chapter examines the delicate craft of building tension and unease in storytelling, emphasizing the emotional impact it has on readers. The speakers reflect on their literary influences and the art of witholding information, which serves to deepen reader engagement and comprehension. They also discuss the complexities of balancing reader expectations with the challenges of crafting a satisfying conclusion in their new novel, highlighting the nuanced interplay between suspense and clarity.