Happiness may be great in real life. But it’s fatal in story.
Few things numb readers more than a character surrounded by birdsong and puppies, who isn’t risking something deeply important. There’s no payoff when everything works out all hunky-dory. Or when the outcome is as simple as a character getting what he wants. Or not.
Readers are hungry for danger.
We’re just hardwired that way.
We want drama.
On today's episode of Writer Unleashed, we'll explore 5 questions to help you create the dramatic tension readers crave.
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On today's episode of Writer Unleashed, we'll explore:
- What we mean by drama.
- How to get your character into trouble for their own good.
- Why conflict is an overblown concept and what to focus on instead.
- How to raise the stakes to keep readers glued to the page.
Notable Book
Selected Stories by Andre Debus