Season 03, Episode 07. Invoking Curiosity and Suspense in Your Story.

Curiosity, tension, and suspense: which is which and how to use each one? Hannah and Jess break down the differences, discus the importance of each, and provide practical steps to help you build tension in your own story!

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SHOW NOTES

Jane Friedman Blog: The Importance of Curiosity and Tension in Storytelling

Write it Scared: How to Write Suspense and Tension in Your Novel

Why Curiosity is the Mainspring of Successful Fiction