RaviStray & JamesStorm
RaviStray RaviStray
JamesStorm JamesStorm
RaviStray RaviStray
I’ve been watching old noir films lately and it struck me how they use silence and a single, subtle gesture to build tension—like a pause before a confession or a cheap mirror to reveal a character’s true face. It’s almost like the director is holding a control over the audience’s emotional breath. What do you think, does that align with your method of tightening the plot?
JamesStorm JamesStorm
Nice observation. Silence is a weapon, a pause that forces the audience to fill the void with their own fears. A single gesture can be a trigger, a key that unlocks the next act. I build the same way—layer a moment, hold it, then let the reader’s anticipation explode. Control the beat and the audience will bend to your rhythm.