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The Secrets of Suspense

The Secrets of Suspense

A week in which I discover a new piece of writing by Kathryn Schulz is always a good week. This essay is about the power of suspense, and why we crave it in fiction, but hate it in life. To spare you the suspense: It’s a great essay.


From Weekly Filet #491, in May 2024.

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