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Tension is a critical aspect of creating drama. If you've ever been unable to stop turning the pages, it's probably because the story utilized tension to keep your attention on the story and keep you invested in the outcome. Tension makes the story feel significant. Let's look at what tension is, and a few ways to apply this concept to your story.

TIMSTAMPS:
0:00 What is tension?
1:27 Give the characters goals
5:29 Don’t resolve, complicate
6:38 A new course from Reedsy
7:00 Watch timeline clarity
8:35 Information management
10:06 Raise the emotional stakes

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