However, if you want to write not just interesting stories but stories that will pull in readers and make them wonder what will happen next, you must use this most appropriate tool. The longer you can make readers wanting to know more, the more engaging your stories will be.

The trick in using the tool, especially when writing a story or novel, is to have the characters in your stories ask questions that will not be answered right away. Unanswered questions will linger in the minds of readers, who will not be satisfied or get closure until the questions are answered.

While this writing device will get readers to continue reading, do not leave these curious souls hanging for too long. If you do, you run the risk of frustrating answer-hungry readers, who will be more than happy to put the book or story aside.

By now, you might be wondering, which writing tool he is alluding to. To that I say, the one that causes readers to scroll down on their e-reader screens and turn the pages of their books, wanting to know more.

Therefore, the tool I am referring to is suspense. Yes! To get readers to keep reading (also known as curious to know how things are going to turn out) you must create suspense. You have to leave readers hanging. Another way of putting it is, do not give away the answers too soon.