How to Write a PINCH POINT

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What is a pinch point? That's the big question we're tackling in today's video: how to incorporate SUSPENSE into the beginning of your story and pull your reader in for the rest of the ride.
Comment below and tell me: what is YOUR favorite example of a gripping pinch point?
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0:00 Introduction
1:35 What is a Pinch Point?
3:24 Suspense VS Surprise
5:44 Why Suspense Beats Surprise
814: Top 3 Types of Pinch Points
9:02 Case Study: Prince Caspian
9:58 Case Study: Jane Eyre
10:50 Case Study: Dunkirk
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@dawnpoint 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve learned more from Abbie’s channel in a week than I did in two years of grad school.

@AbbieEmmons 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words! They mean so much to me, and I am thrilled that the content I make encourages you to chase your dreams and make your story MATTER!

@laurelaineace8477 3 жыл бұрын

Same here.

@lovemosie 3 жыл бұрын

When you really love doing something, your inspired to learn more about it❤️

@hannahentz2968 3 жыл бұрын

I'm learning so much!

@toastercat2898 4 жыл бұрын

I love seeing a clue in a story and it just being so vague and ominous I just literally screech *“WHAT DOES IT MEAN!?!?!”* and then pace around the room for a minute to brainstorm what on earth is gonna happen, and come back to the story fully immersed with a chuck load of snacks so i can read it into the night.

@Idontevenusethisshit_766 2 жыл бұрын

omg same!!

@akale2620 Жыл бұрын

Good way to set yourself up for massive disappointment

@ronjaandrews8091 11 ай бұрын

Does anyone have good story examples that do this? I'm always worried I either make it too ominous or not ominous enough.

@IzadoraKatarina 4 жыл бұрын

I hate feeling smarter than the characters, then I'm just frustrated that they don't figure things out. I love it when characters are brilliantly intelligent and surprise me :)

@kaidne 3 жыл бұрын

watch death note

@IzadoraKatarina 3 жыл бұрын

@@kaidne i did. it was my favourite anime when i was in middle school :)

@kaidne 3 жыл бұрын

@@IzadoraKatarina nice!

@majacovic5141 3 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@Hello-hello-hello456 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Makes me respect them much more.

@lh8649 4 жыл бұрын

Ugh, I used to think I was “naturally” a good writer, but because of your channel I know otherwise now. There is clearly so much I have to learn. I literally plan on taking notes on your videos. Thank you lmao

@elise_elise13 4 жыл бұрын

Haha I've been there. People used to give me complements all the time, but I've since learned I knew nothing back then 🤣

@petertjahjadi6219 3 жыл бұрын

Me too. I always thought I am a great writer since middle school. Now that I'm in high school and watch videos from this channel, I feel that 13-chapter story I made back then is meaningless.

@abbiepancakeeater52 2 жыл бұрын

you probably are a naturally good writer. even good writers still can learn how to perfect their craft. i was always naturally talented with words and i still have learned plenty of stuff over the years.

@baylee8659 2 жыл бұрын

Bro me too 😭

@Unofficially_Majestic Жыл бұрын

I think I am a naturally gifted writer, but gifted doesnt mean immediately pro. Had a lot to learn, and Abbie plus my own struggles at starting a 6 book series taught me how

@Zoovilifts 4 жыл бұрын

I just wanna let you know that you're one of those channels that are super amazing and need to be watched by many more.

@AbbieEmmons 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! That means a lot to me :D

@Zoovilifts 4 жыл бұрын

@@AbbieEmmons ☺💗

@AmongUs-sq3wi 3 жыл бұрын

I I play BBC N

@aubreycarter7624 Жыл бұрын

It's literally been 2 years since this comment, and still, I completely agree!

@markforster6457 3 жыл бұрын

Luke: "I'm not afraid!" Yoda: "Good. You will be! You will be."

@Cafe655a 2 жыл бұрын

Is this the Mark Forster who wrote "Do It Tomorrow", by any chance?

@markforster6457 2 жыл бұрын

@@Cafe655a No. Sorry.

@whatwhatwhatwhat3953 4 жыл бұрын

Personally, the best suspense is the suspense that gets the readers to keep asking questions. I actually feel more engaged with the story if it emphasizes something obscure rather than making me feel smart and narcissistic HAHAHA idk that's just me :(

@irispetal 2 жыл бұрын

it's not just u! i also like really vague hints and being in the unknown when reading

@bonbonpony Жыл бұрын

Is this still suspense or rather a mystery?

@banzaimcbutterpants9388 3 жыл бұрын

*Watches your video about outlining, then the videos about all three acts, then every one about character because I don’t understand it enough, then finally gets to outlining and watches all of your videos on scene cards then starts your 3-Act template and realizes that I have no idea how to write whatever this pinch point thing is so now I have to watch this*

@genrole 2 жыл бұрын

A Quiet Place has a good example of vicarious suspense. In particular, that scene when the deaf girl has no idea that the monster is already behind her because she can't hear it.

@melaniep4099 4 жыл бұрын

“Kiss of Deception” is a book that does vicarious suspense PERFECTLY (and great pinch points). I highly recommend it to anyone who would like an example of what she’s talking about.

@Dani_1012 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly, you are such a good teacher, I feel like your content shouldn't be free, hahaha. You explain things so simply and to the point, don't ramble or use explanations that leave me confused, you're god sent! I've learned more in this last hour than I have in my all my years of school and reading writing articles that just say "write! brainstorm! Figure out the problem!". You're amazing

@seekerjordan680 4 жыл бұрын

I'm reading Story Genius by Lisa Cron and whenever I open it up, I see you in it. I see how much the book influenced you and why it is such a useful tool for writers. It is different from anything I've read so far pertaining to novel writing. Every story beat now is seen through the veil of "WHY DOES IT MATTER TO MY CHARACTER?" Single best advice ever. Thank you for expanding this concept in your videos Abbie. It truly does make writing better

@AbbieEmmons 4 жыл бұрын

It's so good! Thrilled you are enjoying it! And thank you SO MUCH for your kind words!

@natearts 3 жыл бұрын

This is seriously some of the best content on KZfaq for writing stories.

@ZaxorVonSkyler 4 жыл бұрын

A good example is Romeo and Juliet where it's stated in the first paragraph that they are going to take their lives and so for the entire play your on the edge of your seat waiting for it to happen.

@alvinn729 7 күн бұрын

i LOVEE vicarious suspense. especially when the killer in mysteries/thrillers has their own pov chapters and they literally show you what they’re going to do to the protagonist

@JoshuaDMaley 10 ай бұрын

I've been devouring this series, which I just happened to come across a day or two ago, and in just a handful of videos you helped me get to the bottom of my, 30K+ words in, my story suddenly ground a halt. I've been writing forever, got a few books out there, and yet your presentations helped me really get to the bottom of the problem (which was created in the very foundations of the entire story: unclear goals for the protagonist). I used to follow a lot of authors for their "how to" vids but to be honest I walked away from that because it was so often kind of generic advice that didn't resonate. Your content is different. It's useful, applicable, and it digs a lot deeper into the craft of storytelling than anything else I've found on YT. It's refreshing in an era when so many new stories are barely readable or watchable because their structure makes no sense and the stories (and characters) are incomprehensible to find such a focus on the craft of telling a quality story. I know I'm late to the party but this entry in the series seemed as good as any to say: great work. Thank you. You've made a regular out of me.

@heatherrainr.8267 4 жыл бұрын

I'm in love with subtle clues.

@user-eh6kp9wq8x 4 жыл бұрын

What a pleasant surprise! To get this video just at the best time!

@celesteblack1803 6 ай бұрын

Each time I watch one of you videos I’m like, “Eh, maybe this will be helpful,” and then I come up with like 5 new cool plot points and twists by the end of each video. Thank you so much!!

@DawnzeenaMcGill 4 жыл бұрын

I really like the subtle clues type of Pinch Points. I almost always try to give my characters names that translate to something that is a big part of their personality, history, or role. For example a book I’m writing now I actually have the Traitor of the team with a name that means two faced because she’s not actually who she seems and is the enemy spy, and she also wears a necklace with the comedy and tragedy masks as another subtle hint at her true nature. I do enjoy the vicarious suspense as well but I find that better suited for the anime series me and my friends are working on. I might use it in future stories, but right now I’m just trying to finish my first book, technically second but given my first ever published book I wrote as at age 12 and self published as an ebook at age 16 and hasn’t sold any copies outside of maybe three family members I don’t really consider it an actual book anymore.

@dion789 3 жыл бұрын

I've been watching several channels about writing books (though it's fanfiction in my case), but you're the first person to describe this process of fleshing out a story in a way that I feel I can work with. You're giving me way more ideas than anyone else. I think after I've finished this series I'm going to see how all these things apply to some of my favourite books. I learn best from examples and you use them in a great way. Thank you for your wonderful and helpful videos!

@abigaildesouza8476 3 жыл бұрын

Ma'am you helped me more than any book or video. thank you immensely.

@nikkoleburns3213 4 жыл бұрын

Maybe you could go on when you do the second pinch point? Also, Abbie, have you ever thought about doing character breakdowns/analysis? You talk a lot about why it should matter to the character, but I was curious about different kinds of characters. I hope I make some kind of sense.

@KutWrite 4 жыл бұрын

She has videos on characters, including a breakdown sheet we can download. Just click on her name, above, to go to her channel and click on the "videos" tab near the top.

@umagonz 4 жыл бұрын

how can we do vicarious suspense while writing only with the first person point of view??

@AbbieEmmons 4 жыл бұрын

With vicarious suspense, you must show the reader something the protagonist can't see - I've done this within first person POV by simply switching POV to the antagonist, or someone on the "other side" of the external conflict. :)

@umagonz 4 жыл бұрын

@@AbbieEmmons is it possible to not switch POVs and stay with the protagonist (first person POV) the whole book and have vicarious suspense?

@EDDIELANE 4 жыл бұрын

@@umagonz just sneaking in to suggest that it IS the closed aspect of the first person POV that makes thing suspenseful. Your MC could be so unreliable that the audience experiences the suspense even though the MC is naive to it. Just a thought.

@umagonz 4 жыл бұрын

@@EDDIELANE thank you! I haven't thought of it like that, huge help.

@elise_elise13 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I've seen it done a lot. It can be like foreshadowing, or something that the POV character simply forgets or overlooks. So let's say they make a promise to meet someone that night, and then something crazy happens and the MC gets so wrapped up in that and forgets to meet the person. Or maybe there is a test coming up that the MC thinks will be easy and doesn't have to study for, and if you kind of zone in on that overconfidence, it sets up just enough expectation that the reader can guess they are going to fail (:

@EmilynWood 4 жыл бұрын

The Snow White with the Red Hair anime does a great job of building suspense in season 2. It starts off with vicarious suspense, with the character in danger who doesn't know how everything's going to go down till right before the big thing happens, making it shared suspense for a few moments, and then there's an epic scene that sets off the big conflict/problem of the season. It's great. Highly recommend the anime, it's a lot of fun and I love the characters. One of the most re-watchable animes I've watched.

@aubreycarter7624 Жыл бұрын

Love that anime!! It was so fun to watch!

@EmilynWood Жыл бұрын

@@aubreycarter7624 The manga continues the story! I recommend it if you would like to find out what happened next!

@christianknickerbocker604 3 жыл бұрын

This is enough to make me consider cutting briefly to a different pov to tell the audience something the mc doesn't know. I hate doing that and my brain is already scheming ways around it but it might be worth it.

@max-cj6zz 2 жыл бұрын

I love how positive your videos are especially in comparison to other channels that are generally more negative than positive. Thank you for motivating so many of us with your positivity and making us feel like our story really matters on a deep level!!

@MG-vx4rk 4 жыл бұрын

Was worried when I didn't see a video or any announcement you would miss a week. Glad to see your ok and thanks for your great videos

@ashleythomas8489 Жыл бұрын

Abbie, you're amazing!!! After fumbling and struggling with my first novel, essentially pantsing it for years, I'm so happy to have found your channel. Writing my sequel is so much more productive and gratifying with your support. Thank you so much!!!!

@Star-ie8br 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I needed to hear this. ❤ I was bending myself into pretzels trying to make story all suprise-y and cool

@ashleyeverything588 3 жыл бұрын

I love how hype and excited you get about these. It makes me excited to write. I didn’t get this type of encouragement in school. 😍

@juliaherkel8051 4 жыл бұрын

This is such a great video! I love adding in suspense to my story, and this really helps me to see a great place to do so.

@houssamalissa4417 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this one! First time I've heard the different types of suspense articulated

@sarahmatthews5878 4 жыл бұрын

I love this!!! Thank you for another wonderful video. I pray for you and your family during this difficult time.

@sn2677 2 ай бұрын

Your videos are amazing! I am watching the whole playlist right now and I am so grateful 🧡 I have been struggling for YEARS to write a book and get my story on paper. And I have failed so many times without knowing how to improve and here you are, giving the perfect guideline. BIG THANKS ❣

@lucase8761 2 жыл бұрын

After leaning so much about character conflict, world building, pinch points and so on, I am totally on board with anything thing else Abbie would suggest when it comes to writing! I know there may be some people who disagree with the science behind writing a story but Abbs you have made me a believer! Rock on!

@TheOppositeIsTrueBook Жыл бұрын

I love your breakdowns. Very pragmatic and impactful. Thank you 🙏

@umagonz 4 жыл бұрын

you're channel has been incredibly helpful ! Continue what you are doing, I live for you videos !👌🏼

@AbbieEmmons 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@AucklandNZ1 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks once again Abbie, thoroughly enjoyed your Act 1 videos, fantastic help. From Taupo, NZ.

@boutzee 4 жыл бұрын

Love that this series is back! Just listening to it helps me work out the parts of my plot I’ve gotten stuck on- I really appreciate you! Hope you’re doing well during this crisis. xx

@AbbieEmmons 4 жыл бұрын

You got this! Stay safe & healthy

@isaiahmcclure8894 9 ай бұрын

Abbie Emmons helping me piece together my first novel 1 KZfaq video at a time. :)

@brittneyjoybooks2667 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! Your video just made me understand why multiple POV is my favorite to read (and write)! Multiple POV is a great way to allow the reader to know things that some characters don’t... thus creating suspense. Great video!! Thanks!!

@anna-yb6wd 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you as always, Abbie ❤️ I don’t know what I would do without you!

@AbbieEmmons 4 жыл бұрын

You're the best!

@ivanlanfranchi6773 4 жыл бұрын

I needed this so much, thank you I've been struggling with a pinch point I thought was way too weak, but some juicy vicarious suspense should do the trick ^^

@zazique4927 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Your channel has helped me realize so much about writing. I'd never have learned so much and gotten to where I am now in my novel without your videos, so thank you!

@AbbieEmmons 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad! Thank you so much for your kind words! They mean so much to me, and I am thrilled that the content I make encourages you to chase your dreams and make your story MATTER!

@masonposte3364 3 жыл бұрын

somehow i’d managed to avoid major jane eyre spoilers when i never cared to read the book but i recently decided to read Alexa Donne’s re imagination of it as a scifi novel... and didn’t think to skip your spoilers 🥴 i guess i’ll be in vicarious suspense now 😂

@iland3878 4 жыл бұрын

I just wanted to say thank you so much for making these wonderful videos and going in depth with the reasons and psychology behind them. It's been so helpful for my writing and I was even able to recommend your videos to my friend who just started writing!

@AbbieEmmons 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad! Thank you so much for your kind words! They mean so much to me, and I am thrilled that the content I make encourages you to chase your dreams and make your story MATTER!

@kjsuttonbooks 4 жыл бұрын

This is off topic, I admit, but your place is adorable!

@AbbieEmmons 4 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you!

@jorisding 2 жыл бұрын

I'm currently writing a story for a video game I'm making for my university graduation. Your videos are helping me so much making sense of the structure. Thank you for these awesome videos!!

@sarinhbooi 4 жыл бұрын

I just found your channel! And i absolutely LOVE AND ADORE it!😍 I totally binge watch more videos then i should haha! I love your vibe! And you actually made me start writing (and plotting oops) you rock (on)!!:)

@HulluitsCece 3 жыл бұрын

The way I am about to tare apart what I have so far for my story to follow the tips I’ve learned so far lol This is really helping me create the story I want to make! Thanks a bunch Abbie! 🙏🏽

@TheAquamarine4 Жыл бұрын

This at the 8:00 mark you reminded me of advice a teacher told me about being spoiled about stories and how it’s not really spoiled unless you know how it all happens

@OlgaKuznetsova 2 жыл бұрын

Oh hot dayum! This just spiced up my screenplay so much! The point about revealing the villain at the pinch point just added so much suspense and intrigue to my story!!! Thank you!

@JayanXiao Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad I came across your channel! You’ve helped me so much ❤

@NagisaNiki 4 жыл бұрын

You know, I don’t know if I was supposed to get this kind of vibe, but I think that’s how I feel when I go into a story and I’m thrown into the middle of a scene. (I’m talking about the “the character knows more than me” comment you made). The characters know what’s up, but I have no idea. I think that must be why I don’t like stories starting like that. I know I just talked about the hook/inciting incident and this is about the first pinch point, but I feel it still applies.

@AbbieEmmons 4 жыл бұрын

That makes complete sense! Thanks so much for watching and sharing

@sanahaquil1251 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for taking the time to do this. Your videos are a great help! Not only at teaching how to write, but also at keeping me motivated to finish my first novel😊

@AbbieEmmons 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@jadelindsayauthor Жыл бұрын

Abbie, you would make the most amazing English Teacher I have to say. I imagine you being that one teacher every kid remembers and loved and had some sort of moment with where you taught them something. I'm thinking - now hear me out - that you would shine as a secondary school teacher, or as they say in USA, high school teacher xxx

@dougarnold7955 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. This is amazing stuff! 👍

@dami5905 3 жыл бұрын

you’re teaching me so much ! thank you !! 💞💞

@hafsaali4207 Жыл бұрын

This video was super helpful. I love case example videos.

@sokandueler9578 Жыл бұрын

On the point of war movies, another great method is the showing of the mortal toll as the innocent is going off to war. I’ve seen this in a lot of WWI films, where the protagonist sees soldiers from the front bandaged and often missing limbs. It gives a great feeling of the stakes of the conflict.

@ashtrailers4950 4 жыл бұрын

Hi! I’m new to the channel. As much as I love the author tubers I already watch (which is about 2/3 ppl) I thought I’d watch some others as well This was such a cool video! You’ve definetly earned a new subscriber!

@seancampbell9689 2 жыл бұрын

Abbie, you are the undisputed queen of suspense! Holy moly. 100 days of sunlight is like an absolute rollercoaster!

@eleanorthereader 4 жыл бұрын

Such great vids! I can’t seem to find the next one after this. Is it out yet? Thank you so much!! 💕

@gallifreyfallsnomore1262 4 жыл бұрын

A fantastic example of a pinch point. Thank you.

@cottagestoryteller 4 жыл бұрын

Again, you give me a brand new perspective, Abbie! I would find myself getting frustrated if I knew something the character didn't for *too* long, but I am starting to see what you mean. I think it's also a lesson in patience -- I'm always rushing through stories to speed through the anxiety of some parts. Thank you for the new content, as usual! You've given me tons to consider now.

@AbbieEmmons 4 жыл бұрын

Thrilled this was helpful!

@BermetKoshoeva 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome and helpful videos! Thanks

@taylorduarte6725 4 жыл бұрын

I missed you 😭😭 So glad for the upload! Hope you've been doing well!!! ❤❤

@GustavoSilva-ny8jc Жыл бұрын

4:30 For me is the contrary, i like stories that makes me feel dumb. This pushes me to improve.

@nothereorthere8686 Ай бұрын

Really liked this video. Learned a lot. Thank you.

@andrewhayward9428 3 жыл бұрын

I am a Dedicated follower from U.K. Fantastic thoughts: throwing potatoes, goldfish attention span. I have just clicked on link and bought your book. I too, have held my pencil in my hand all my life !!! Andrew U.K.

@davidc278 11 ай бұрын

Would love to see you breakdown popular movies or anime’s. Love all your how to videos

@TheLordsCanary 11 ай бұрын

I am so late to discovering this channel but I love it! Something I’m wondering is whether it’s possible to create full vicarious suspense in a first person POV story?

@OwenJWall 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video Abbie! As usual :) A great blend of entertainment and useful information. It's been great seeing your channel grow, keep up the good work :)

@growithjoy Жыл бұрын

Thanks, your videos always give me ideas for my books

@growithjoy Жыл бұрын

I have embellished my story everytime I watch your videos or I identify something I did that matches with the beat without even realising that I was doing that.

@dianasahe8293 4 жыл бұрын

Great Abbie!!!! 👌🏻🙂👏🏻 LOVE this vídeo 💛💛💛

@beselsqueletonman 4 жыл бұрын

Your vids always get me in the mood to write - thank you!

@AbbieEmmons 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@haileefreeman2310 4 жыл бұрын

I love your channel so much! how do I know what POV I should write my story in?

@Iso20227 11 ай бұрын

4:26 I love applying psychology in my stories. And yes, that is a psychological phenomenon that does happen very often will a large number of readers.

@jacindaellison3363 4 жыл бұрын

Abbie, in your blog about backstory-a great read so bravo to you! Using your example of the sister anxiously asking for the time, is this is a good example of giving relevant backstory? "What time is it?" Crystal never bothered to know the time, especially when shopping for newly released video games. But her furrowed eyes brows and rapid breathing made me pay attention.

@HonestArttsEntertain 8 ай бұрын

Thx. In screenwriting we were always taught that the lock in was at the end of act one. Plot point 1

@silvijap7 4 жыл бұрын

I love "un-put-downable". Thanks for this, Abbie!

@Queennumen Жыл бұрын

I’m outlining my debut novel again and I came back for this bc this is the part I’m at to plan😊

@angelacorrea6236 3 жыл бұрын

This video was incredibly helpful

@mesia2453 3 жыл бұрын

I stopped being a pantser when I learned of foreshadowing concepts. It is so amazing to be able to sense something early on in the book.

@TheDreadlockDogMan 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Abbie!

@BloomLotus7 2 ай бұрын

Wanna quickly add that "characters knowing more than reader" is actually creating intrigue. Not dissatisfying, just different. It's the difference between intrigue and suspense

@SallyBosco 3 жыл бұрын

How can you have vicarious suspense in a story that has first person viewpoint? I've been asking myself this. I'm enjoying this series so much!

@ezplang Жыл бұрын

I've been wondering this too!

@mistyspencer2553 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@desmonheck 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Abbie!

@malcolmstephenson556 4 жыл бұрын

I learned heaps from this video. Thanks Abbie.

@AbbieEmmons 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@XenoMarcc Жыл бұрын

Opening scene of Inglorious Basterds is a PERFECT example for this

@kaitlin3102 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Abbie! Could you please make a video about tips for making a diary type of novel, or like a book full of letters to someone? With those type of fiction books, I’m curious as to how to still show instead of tell.

@kjmiller1959 2 жыл бұрын

First Pinch Point Example: One of my favorite films is "The President's Analyst." Early on, the hero meets the director of "the CEA" (CIA) and the "FBR" (FBI). The "FBR" director, Henry Lux, HATES the hero. No surprise, then, when the hero flees his job, he orders his agents to find and liquidate the hero.

@mania.k6302 2 жыл бұрын

Abbie i finally got to this video 🤧🥺 i can't believe i came this far 🥺🥺thank you alootttttttt im writing my first story 🤭🤧🥺love youuu 😘😘🥰🥰🥰🥺

@paulapoetry 4 жыл бұрын

Another awesome video - thank you. 😃👍💖💝

@AbbieEmmons 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@mae5202 Жыл бұрын

I'm learning so much from these videos! My question is, how would you create full vicarious suspense when writing from the first person perspective?

@aureliaavalon 4 ай бұрын

That means a new chapter where the first person POV changes to that of the antagonist, identifiable with highly different traits and very different circumstance. And motives. You can tell that's not the protagonist speaking.

@michaelbonet9062 Жыл бұрын

I enjoy the moment in A Quiet Place when Emily Blunt’s character pulls up the nail in the stairs with the laundry bundle and the camera lingers on that nail for just a few seconds telling the viewer that this will become important soon. Then when she is trying to run from the monster and be absolutely quiet, she heads downstairs and the second she steps on that first stair we know for a fact that she is in trouble.

@annadalton1708 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this video Abbie!!!! What's an example of a pinch point in contemporary fiction?? I'm writing contemporary and am unsure how to approach this story beat. 🤔