How can I create tension in my story?

How can I create tension in my story?

Creating tension involves raising stakes, introducing conflict, and pacing your narrative effectively. What genre are you writing in?

I'm writing a thriller. Any specific techniques?

In thrillers, you can use cliffhangers, unreliable narrators, and time constraints to heighten tension. Do you have a specific scene in mind?

Yes, a chase scene. How can I make it more intense?

To intensify a chase scene, consider using short, rapid sentences to quicken the pace, and include sensory details to immerse the reader. What are the characters feeling during the chase?

They're scared and desperate. I want the reader to feel that too.

You can show their fear through internal monologue and physical reactions, like trembling hands or quickened breath. This will help the reader connect emotionally.