7 elements of suspense

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a conflict

  • who is the murderer?

  • did the victim have enemies?

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a timeframe that adds urgency

  • is the clock ticking?

  • will the victim die in 24 hours?

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explore other limits and constraints

  • is your victim trapped or lost in the woods?

  • is your story set on an island?

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red herrings

  • which clues will mislead your reader?

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foreshadowing

  • what will predict something bad is about to happend: a terrible storm

  • will someone warn your main character?

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keep raising the stakes

  • what will become harder for your main character,

  • who else will be in danger when the story unfolds?