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Narrative debt
“Narrative debt” is the tension created when content raises a question, makes a promise, or opens a loop. The bigger the promise, the longer people will wait for the payoff. Small questions should be answered quickly, while larger ones can unfold over time. Avoid opening too many loops at once, which can make content feel scattered. Instead, keep a few strong questions open and pay them off at the right moments to maintain attention.
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