Choosing Locations that Raise the Stakes

Writing Craft
2023
Featuring D.R. Ransdell, Kimberly Collins, Les Edgerton, Marcy McCreary, Mike Rubin, Tracee de Hahn

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The right setting can intensify emotion and sharpen conflict. This session explores how to choose locations that naturally raise stakes, deepen tension, and quietly influence character behavior in every scene.

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