In a recent SinC-Up Tip, best-selling author, Cynthia Fabian offered some ideas for using creepy creatures to increase suspense.

Use insects to build tension. Creepy crawlies are a classic way to give readers the chills and make your manuscripts scarier.

Here are a few of the tips Cynthia shared. Watch the video for the full list!

• Use insects to build tension. Creepy crawlies are a classic way to give readers the chills and make your manuscripts scarier.
• Details about the insects can create a strong sensory experience.
• Insects provide universal, visceral triggers.
• Insects provide ways to add metaphorical weight to a story.

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