Genre-Specific Conflict & Tension Guide: Crafting High-Stakes Stories for Every Genre (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781955040228)

Write the kind of conflict and tension your readers crave, no matter the genre! The Genre-Specific Conflict & Tension Guide is your go-to resource for crafting high-stakes stories, scene by scene, across ten of the most popular genres.
Inside you'll find:

• The classic conflicts and tension sources that define each genre
• Practical tips for raising stakes and keeping readers hooked
• Common pitfalls to avoid (and how to fix them)
• Quick prompts, mini checklists, and brainstorming ideas to sharpen every scene
• Guidance for blending genres and twisting expectations

Whether you write romance, mystery, fantasy, sci-fi, horror, historical fiction, YA, women's fiction, contemporary, or paranormal/urban fantasy, this guide gives you the tools to create stories with the right kind of drama, danger, and emotional punch. Make every chapter unputdownable, genre by genre.

Author: Author Design,Connie Bauldree
ISBN-10: 1955040222
ISBN-13: 9781955040228
Publisher: Baulconn Publishing
Language: English
Published: 02/25/2026
Pages: 34
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.11lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.07d