Saturday Storm- Tension Exercise

10/11/2013

Tension. Without it, our stories stall out and make readers loose interest. There is nothing worse than a real snoozer! So, let's build some tension! I will give you three problem scenarios. Your job is to find 3 attempts that will fail for your character. As in real life, things don't always work on the first try. Therefore, attempts should not measure up to a solution right away. Here are your scenarios (courtesy of my oldest son, Collin):

-A guy gets turned into a monster against his will

-The fate of the world is to be destroyed

-MC's house swallows him whole

Can you tell my son likes sci-fi and fantasy?

Have fun!

2 Comments

Kirsti Call link

10/12/2013 09:47:28 am

I love all of Collin's ideas--I'm a sci-fi and fantasy fan myself. Thanks for this timely post Carrie. Tension is something I'm working on in several of my stories right now.

Carrie Charley Brown

10/13/2013 07:15:37 am

Thanks, Kirsti! For me, as well!

Carrie Charley Brown

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