tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240022922254733667.post7753228441531141699..comments2024-01-13T16:28:12.851-10:00Comments on Gail M Baugniet - Author : Tension Mystery DramaGail M Baugniet - Authorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11543343067963247963noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240022922254733667.post-14020373974977300422011-09-14T07:21:39.461-10:002011-09-14T07:21:39.461-10:00It's necessary to get your characters into tro...It's necessary to get your characters into trouble to keep that tension building, but it can be a little scary as a writer because you know that once you've taken them in that direction, there is no turning back. Essentially, the conflicts that you create for your characters are also conflicts that you create for yourself. Great post!Aric Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04675864907131784458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240022922254733667.post-6511160565329818202011-09-01T15:53:01.735-10:002011-09-01T15:53:01.735-10:00Talli, I've been watching early seasons of &qu...Talli, I've been watching early seasons of "Bones" on DVD. Talk about romantic tension!<br /><br />Donna, I agree the stronger the desire, the more conflict. There is always a fine line in creating a certain amount of roadblocks so the reader doesn't just get frustrated or bored before a resolution is reached. <br /><br />Of course, going back to "Bones", the series is over when Bones and Booth kiss, forcing the writers to up the tension a bit more each show. The question is, how long can they continue to hold the audience's attention ... w/tension?Gail M Baugniet - Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11543343067963247963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240022922254733667.post-45410966611092789272011-09-01T13:30:54.780-10:002011-09-01T13:30:54.780-10:00Great post. I've heard in writing conferences ...Great post. I've heard in writing conferences about how important it is to establish that your characters want something (or want to keep someone else from getting something). The stronger you make that desire the more conflict--and then throw roadblocks in achieving it--the more the tension that will keep the reader reading.Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2240022922254733667.post-60406024494386072872011-09-01T02:28:30.745-10:002011-09-01T02:28:30.745-10:00Okay, I admit it. I love romantic tension between ...Okay, I admit it. I love romantic tension between a hero and heroine. That will definitely keep me reading!Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.com