Creating Tension and High Stakes in Storytelling

The speakers discuss the importance of providing context and high stakes in storytelling to engage readers. They analyze the portrayal of character anxiety through actions instead of telling and comment on the unexpected reactions in the room after a camp sale announcement. They also emphasize the need for a stronger response to create urgency when characters arrive, highlighting the importance of starting a book with high energy and intensity.

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