We need tension and conflict in our stories, but what exactly do these words mean and how do you harness them in your story? Tracey is out for the day, but the remaining duo trudges on. Jess compares these concepts to dissonant musical notes and Anne talks about re-evaluating scenes that are not doing your story any favors.

 

QUOTE: “Happiness is not something that you have to achieve. You can still feel happy during the process of achieving something.” – Kim Nam Joon

 

LINKS:

• Margie Lawson Academy
• Donald Maass writing books

 

CREDITS: This episode of Your Writing Does Not Suck was recorded by its separate participants and edited by Anne M. Belen.