Description

Creating tension is one of my biggest challenges as a writer. I explore why it's so important to create tension in your writing, and suggest ways we can improve our tension-building skills. Most importantly, I introduce you all to Fern, a.k.a. My Podcasting Buddy!

Email: marisadellefarfalle@gmail.com

Twitter: @marisadee13

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Cool links to check out:

• "How to Create Tension in Writing: 8 Methods": https://www.nownovel.com/blog/how-to-create-tension-in-writing/
• "4 Ways to Create Tension in Your Story," by Bridget McNulty: https://jerryjenkins.com/story-tension/
• "7 Tension-Building Tips for Writing Action Scenes," by Joan C. Curtis: https://writeitsideways.com/7-tension-building-tips-for-writing-action-scenes/
• "Writing effective sentences: long vs. short sentences": https://writology.com/blog/writing-effective-sentences-long-vs-short-sentences.html
• "9 Ways to Write Brilliant Short Sentences," by John Matthew Fox: https://thejohnfox.com/2015/07/short-sentences/