Tim Urban's Nonfiction Cliffhanger: Fiction Devices to Keep Your Readers Hooked

Using fiction devices like cliffhangers in nonfiction writing can keep readers engaged. Starting with a cliffhanger and withholding the main point until later builds anticipation. Including contrasting ideas, new information, and well-framed concepts keeps readers interested. Having confidence and quality content is necessary to effectively use cliffhangers. When readers trust the writer, suspenseful writing can be created and captivate the audience.