In this discussion, Howard Tayler, a music expert, and DongWon Song, an electronic dance music aficionado, delve into the art of tension in storytelling. Howard reveals the power of the musical half-step as a metaphor for building suspense. DongWon updates this with EDM references, linking tension to the exhilarating beat drops in dance music. They explore key questions writers should ask to deepen character motivation. Listeners can expect valuable insights on weaving emotional depth and resolution into their narratives.