What makes a story exciting?
Story's Racing Heart
What makes a story exciting?
You're sitting on the edge of your seat, heart racing. The hero just opened the mysterious door. What happens next? That feeling — that "I need to know!" tug in your chest — is what we're here to crack open. What makes a story exciting?
First, something has to matter. The hero wants something badly — to save a friend, win the game, solve the mystery, get home. If we don't care what they want, we don't care what happens. Excitement starts with caring.
