Sometimes we fiddle and fuss with our prose but neglect the larger gyres of story. Other times the big plot arcs drive the writing. What is the thing that most reliably keeps the reader reading, in the moment? Curiosity. Whether it’s about what will happen next or the unpacking of some minor mystery in the present, curiosity drives readers forward far more that beautiful prose.
Curiosity, Not Virtuosity
Curiosity, Not Virtuosity
Curiosity, Not Virtuosity
Sometimes we fiddle and fuss with our prose but neglect the larger gyres of story. Other times the big plot arcs drive the writing. What is the thing that most reliably keeps the reader reading, in the moment? Curiosity. Whether it’s about what will happen next or the unpacking of some minor mystery in the present, curiosity drives readers forward far more that beautiful prose.