Hello writers! How are you? This week, we talk about tension.

Tension makes a scene exciting. It’s the feeling that something big is about to happen. Readers feel it, and they can’t look away. Tension keeps them hooked, eager to know what comes next.

Without tension, stories fall flat. Think of a balloon losing air—it just drifts down, lifeless. Tension keeps the story inflated and rising. It gives readers a reason to care, a reason to worry or hope.

This week's article will show you how to create tension in any genre. Romance, thriller, fantasy—every story needs it. With the right tension, your storytelling comes alive, and readers won’t want to put your book down!

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