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Tag Archives: how to write tension

The Beating Heart of Suspense: How Mood and Timing Create Page-Turners

Suspense is the lifeblood of mystery writing. Learn how to build tension with mood, pacing, and restraint—using lessons from films like The Score, Abandoned, Cape Fear, Shutter Island, and The Birds.

Posted byJ.E. NickersonDecember 1, 2025September 23, 2025Posted inarticlesTags:atmosphere, how to write tension, mood in storytelling, mystery writing, pacing, page-turner effect, suspense writing
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