Keeping things from the reader is an important part
of storytelling. They should read the book wanting to know what’s going on,
who’s behind it all and where the story will end up. If everything’s clear from
the outset it becomes predictable and boring.
Suspense and tension are created by selectively
feeding information to the reader and leaving some facts out.
When done right it makes for an exciting and
engaging experience.
When done wrong it can be confusing and tedious.
Deciding how much to reveal and when to do it is a tricky
thing to get right. Here are some techniques you can use to help ensure the
reader doesn’t lose interest while you dangle bits of info in front of them.
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