Tightening Tension

Tightening Tension

In this episode of Write Pack Radio, the Write Pack explores: How to tighten tension?

What is tension? What are the elements of tension?

How can authors tighten tension?

What is a McGuffin?

Is there a difference between the stakes of the story and the tension?

Is the tension built differently between each of the genres?

What is the role of tension in suspense? Are they the same thing or are they gears within each other?

What are the mechanics of building tension? How do you build it with your words, your pacing, your scenes, or your characters?

Must there be consequences to build the tension?

What makes it work?

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