Use reversal to hook the reader

Whenever you have an idea on what to write next (while you’re blocking out the scene in PPT or later, while writing it out), try this trick. Instead of writing down your brilliant idea, write the opposite of it, and only later reveal the truth.

So, in short: use reversal to hook your reader.

For example, let’s say you’re writing about a character (a white boy) falling for another character (a white girl). You could dream up a beautiful scenario, like the girl was late for class (let’s say it...