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The Difference Between Obstacles and Stakes
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August 2, 2024
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Without Stakes, Your Reader Won’t Care
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April 29, 2024
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These Questions Can Help you Find the Heart of Your Story
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September 6, 2023
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Are Your Scenes Plagued by DULL?
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May 9, 2023
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Even Low Stakes Ball Can Create High Tension
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March 31, 2023
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Keep it Moving! How to Fix Problems with Your Pacing
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February 8, 2023
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5 Tips for Raising the Stakes in Every Scene
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January 31, 2023
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Watch Out for These Novel-Killing Plot Blunders
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January 23, 2023
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Three Turns Where Stakes Shape Your Novel
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January 16, 2023
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What Will Fear Make You Do?
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December 22, 2022
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