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Valerie Emerson's avatar

“Alfred Hitchcock first put forth (and proved) the notion that the monster the viewer never actually sees—or sees only in a flash-blur—is more frightening. The lead-up, the heightened anticipation, is what does it.”

This, in the context of writing sex scenes, made me laugh out loud. Excellent comparison, though.

I’ve always kept things family friendly in my stories but I think this will be useful advice nonetheless.

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Manisha's avatar

Ah, yes. I faked it. I see that now, but did not realize it until you pointed it out. Thank you Harvey!

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