Capturing attention and maintaining engagement of the reader through compelling writing techniques and engaging content. Writing that lacks interest can feel dull or boring.
Related terms
Anecdote: A short personal story used to engage the reader's interest.
Suspense: A feeling of excited uncertainty about what will happen next in a narrative.
Imagery: Descriptive language that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, taste, touch, smell) to create vivid mental images for the reader.