How can I build dramatic tension in my story?

How can I build dramatic tension in my story?

Building dramatic tension involves creating conflict, raising stakes, and keeping readers on the edge of their seats. What genre are you writing in?

I'm writing a thriller. Any specific techniques?

In thrillers, you can use cliffhangers, time constraints, and unreliable narrators to heighten tension. Have you considered any of these?

I like the idea of cliffhangers. How do I effectively use them?

To use cliffhangers effectively, end chapters or scenes at a critical moment, leaving questions unanswered. This compels readers to keep turning pages.

Can you give me an example of a cliffhanger?

Sure! Imagine a character discovering a hidden door just as they hear footsteps approaching. Ending the chapter there creates suspense!