Creating Tension in Every Scene

Categories: Plot | Scene Building

Momentum comes from tension on the page. Bruce Robert Coffin, D.E. Funk, James R. Hannibal, Phyllis Gobbell, and Shaun Assael break down how conflict can exist in every scene, even quiet ones. Writers will learn how to layer different forms of conflict to maintain narrative drive, deepen emotional pull, and keep readers engaged from beginning to end.

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