One of the biggest challenges an author faces is balancing the fact that they already know how the book is going to end with keeping their readers on the edge of their seats. Too much too soon and you could lose their interest; too little too late and you get the same result. Embedding red herrings is a good technique, but too many can generate frustration. It really is a balancing act. You should strive to reveal just enough to make the reader turn the page. So, how do you do this effectively? In this post, I’ll do my best to explain my personal approach. First of all, you should…