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What Is Tension Conflict?

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What Is Tension Conflict? What Are the Differences Between Conflict and Tension? While tension simmers under the surface, conflict is generally out in the open—it’s tension realized. Tension might be present an unspoken rivalry between the protagonist and antagonist or in the audience’s awareness of an impending disaster. How does conflict cause tension? Conflict is

How Do You Write A Tension In A Story?

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How Do You Write A Tension In A Story? Begin by writing an incomplete description—just enough to tease the reader’s interest. Create an obstacle for your characters, something that distracts them. Then give another hint at what they think they see—but again, don’t explain it entirely. Find ways to drag out the description until your