They're just delightful, right?
No? But...But they're fun!
Oh, right. I guess that's true. They are very mean to the readers. particularly mine.
I always have issues with where to end a chapter. Take A Captive Light, for example. I could have ended it where I did, or just after, with Kari holding T.K. And him being, to her mind, dead. oh, spoilers! If you didn't read A Captive Light but are reading this for some odd reason... why? the link's right over there *points to the link*.
anyway. both would have gotten a reaction out of the readers- but I opted for the first, so it's unclear who has just been offed, and doing previews for the readers that make it sorst kinda a little clear. ish.
More on THAT in the next chapter observation.
But Let's talk Cliffies for a bit, while I procrastinate my homework.
they are great ways to get reviewers to come out of the woodwork. And It can be more than fun to get emails from readers exclaiming about what happened. I had a few friends who I knew IRL reading, and they all ...erm.. spoke forcefully to me the next day at school. Somehow I managed to keep my mouth shut.
So I like Cliffhangers, as I'm sure you've realized. they bring a sense of dread and eagerness to the readers, and also make sure I don't wait six months to update, like I might for non urgent matters.
Anyway, thats all for now
HNA
Oh, yeah, you're evil. Cliffhangers are amazing, though...
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