Learn how to create story tension and raise the stakes in your writing. Discover how desire, risk, and uncertainty keep readers hooked—and how to use them to build momentum, emotion, and unforgettable storytelling.

Learn how to fix flat conflict in writing. Discover why your story feels low-stakes, explore examples of weak vs. strong conflict, and get simple techniques to raise the tension, deepen emotion, and keep readers hooked from start to finish.