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282 Crafting Conflict & Tension with A.Y. Chao

282 Crafting Conflict & Tension with A.Y. Chao

Update: 2025-02-19
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In this episode we cover: 



  • Exploring themes of identity and belonging

  • The difference between conflict and tension

  • Building sustainable tension across a novel and a series

  • How to create subtle conflict between characters

  • Using cliffhangers vs softer hooks


Links I mentioned:


Girl Games: NSFW Special Edition Kickstarter


Find out more about A.Y.:


Instagram @ay_chao


Shanghai Immortal


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282 Crafting Conflict & Tension with A.Y. Chao

282 Crafting Conflict & Tension with A.Y. Chao

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