![]() ![]() ![]() The deeper the struggle, the more a character must think and move to repair what’s been done or initiate new action. Interruptions to a character’s daily routine, inconveniences, and annoyances are not standard heroic ventures. The stakes must be difficult, impossible, overwhelming, and the character has no choice but to proceed. In every scene, a writer creates a defining moment in which the happenings are brought to a hazardous level that defies what the character intended. ![]() The techniques used are not formulaic writing but a necessity to make sure the reader remains captivated from chapter one, line one, to the last word. Incorporating stress, tension, and conflict in every scene ensures a story thrives. ![]() These are the competitive factors between the protagonist and the antagonist, laced with the protagonist’s high probability of failure. When writers understand the purpose of high stakes, they see how an unexpected turn of events affects a character’s goal and ultimately the story’s climax. Opposition simmers and boils in every scene, elevating the stakes higher than the previous one. The genre doesn’t matter, only what a beloved character must do as a hero. Spellbinding tension in every scene causes the reader to forget about time and space. The writer establishes an endearing character and quickly tosses him into a troublesome incident. In the art of story writing, high stakes keep the reader turning pages. Today’s guest post is by best-selling author DiAnn Mills. ![]()
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