Tension within a story is what keeps the reader turning the page, wanting to find out what happens next. But aside from arguments and full-blown battles, how does a writer build tension in a story? In today's episode, we're talking about tools for building tension, whether you are writing a fast-moving whodunit or a quiet contemporary story. Links: <a href='https://hellowriters.net/questions'>FREE GUIDE! 10 Essential Questions to Ask Before Starting Your Novel</a>

Tension within a story is what keeps the reader turning the page, wanting to find out what happens next. But aside from arguments and full-blown battles, how does a writer build tension in a story? In today's episode, we're talking about tools for building tension, whether you are writing a fast-moving whodunit or a quiet contemporary story. Links: FREE GUIDE! 10 Essential Questions to Ask Before Starting Your Novel

Tension within a story is what keeps the reader turning the page, wanting to find out what happens next. But aside from arguments and full-blown battles, how does a writer build tension in a story? In today's episode, we're talking about tools for building tension, whether you are writing a fast-moving whodunit or a quiet contemporary story. Links: <a href="https://hellowriters.net/questions" rel="noopener noreferrer">FREE GUIDE!&nbsp;10 Essential Questions to Ask Before Starting Your Novel</a>

Building Tension: Not Just for Thrillers

Let’s Write Your Novel! is a place where writers with a story on their hearts will find the clarity they need to finally write their novels.  If you want to write a novel, or you’ve started writing and gotten stuck, let this podcast serve as your toolbox for crafting a solid story that will connect with readers.  Each short episode will give you one skill or strategy to apply to planning, drafting and/or revising your novel. We’ll also take time to explore the other equally important things that come with this process, such as accountability, mindset, and time management. Your story matters. You deserve to write it and you have a reader out there who needs it.  Stephanie Dethlefs is a writer, certified book coach, teacher, and lifelong avid reader. She is the author of the middle grade novel Unspoken and numerous published essays and articles. She lives in Pacific NW Washington with her family, two cats and a spunky pup.

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Let’s Write Your Novel! is a place where writers with a story on their hearts will find the clarity they need to finally write their novels. If you want to write a novel, or you’ve started writing and gotten stuck, let this podcast serve as your toolbox for crafting a solid story that will connect with readers. Each short episode will give you one skill or strategy to apply to planning, drafting and/or revising your novel. We’ll also take time to explore the other equally important things that come with this process, such as accountability, mindset, and time management. Your story matters. You deserve to write it and you have a reader out there who needs it. Stephanie Dethlefs is a writer, certified book coach, teacher, and lifelong avid reader. She is the author of the middle grade novel Unspoken and numerous published essays and articles. She lives in Pacific NW Washington with her family, two cats and a spunky pup.

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