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Without tension, readers get bored fast.
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Conflict and intensity in a story must be timed to avoid both boredom and exhaustion.
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Tense scenes make for tense stories.
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Winter World's opening establishes tension but lacks novelty, attachment, or satisfaction.
Five Common Reasons Tension Is Missing
Against unclear stakes, dislikable heroes, and slow timelines, will tension triumph?
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