This is the Fastest Way to Kill Your Story’s Tension

James Calderon
3 min readMay 1, 2021

Writerly Maxims: Part two of a series that will improve your writing.

The Power of Tension

Without a solid helping of tension even the most action packed scene will fall flat, and the most heart wrenching reflection will solicit a yawn.

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James Calderon

Fantasy Writer, Marketing Professional, Ex-Game Industry & Self-Help, here to lift up fellow writers and share insights about the craft of writing.