Writing with Friends
Writing with Friends
Hillary Barnes Martinez and BJ Williams
Deciding Not to Withhold a Big Reveal
7 minutes Posted Mar 31, 2025 at 1:00 pm.
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Today, we’ll be talking about deciding not to withhold a big reveal. Whether you're writing a novel, a screenplay, or even a short story, knowing when and how to reveal critical information to your audience can make or break your narrative. We'll be discussing the impact of timing, the balance between suspense and satisfaction, and how to make those big reveals resonate with your readers.

Picks of the Week:

BJ: My recommendation this week is a book of comics, not to be confused with traditional comic books. It’s called Hi, Just a Quick Question: Queries, Advice, and Figuring It All Out by Beth Evans

H: Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman

Mentioned in the Episode:

The Other Valley by Scott Alexander Howard