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Saturday Storm- Tension Exercise

10/11/2013

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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!

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Kirsti Call link
10/12/2013 10:47:28 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.

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Carrie Charley Brown
10/13/2013 08:15:37 am

Thanks, Kirsti! For me, as well!

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1/23/2018 09:53:14 am

For me weekend reading could be of 2 types: educational or relaxed. This is a time when you have enough time to read all materials that you planed for a long time and the energy to be highly productive. If it's another case and you need to have a good rest and to recover you can read easy light books like this one. They will make your day cozy and interesting.

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