Tag: tension in writing

  • Tension: using dialogue to tighten the cord

    Tension: using dialogue to tighten the cord

    “Small disagreements add up to show characters’ differences (of opinion, desire, mood).” –Writing tense dialogue: 5 ways to add arresting tension To me, dialogue is the most fun part of writing fiction, but it is also the hardest part. It is a writer’s tool for creating humor, sub-text, suspense and surprise among many fictional elements.…