I've been there and know exactly how you feel.

• Even though I'd already published books through a trad publisher, I wanted my novels to have a more page-turning impact on the reader.
   

• That's when I started studying how to create tension in my writing.
   

• And the more I discovered, the stronger my writing became.
   

• As a teacher with many years' experience, I wanted to share what I'd learnt with my students.

• Many of my students have had the same issue before doing the course.

• Until they discovered how to add tension to every page. 

The ability to detect writing techniques

that increase the level 

of tension in a written text

A strong opening that will

hook readers

from the very first page

Characters riddled with 

internal conflict

that must be resolved

A plot and structure that will engage readers until the final page

Scenes and writing that will create an emotional connection with the reader

A community of fellow writers sharing ideas and experiences AND lifetime access

Module 1: Hook Them From The Beginning

Course definitions and how to grab your reader with a stellar opening. We'll look at examples from a range of genres and get to the bottom of how best selling authors keep their readers up late.

Module 2: Characters in Conflict

The importance of both internal and external conflict and how to create conflicted characters. Creating emotional tension and how to help readers empathise with your protagonist.

Module 3: Plotting For Tension

Develop a page-turning plot that keeps readers hooked.  The importance of making things worse for your characters and how backstory can be used to help up the tension.

Module 4: Structuring For Suspense

Organise your plot in a way that will increase suspense and ensure reader engagement. Keep readers guessing by delaying gratification and increasing anticipation!

Module 5: Tension Within Scenes  

Why scenes are so important when creating tension, plus the roles of reversal and foreshadowing in adding suspense to your narrative.

Module 6: Tension On The Page 1

Using dialogue and setting to create tension within scenes including exercises and examples from best-selling authors.

Module 7: Tension On The Page 2

How sentence structure and word choice can add to tension in your narrative PLUS writing tension into sex scenes.

Module 8:The Secret Ingredient - Microtension

Putting it all together and looking at the way all the elements of the writing work together to create the page-turning tension and suspense that keeps readers coming back for more!

Maybe you're thinking...

I don't have enough time

My goal is to speed up this process for you so you can inject tension  ASAP. 
 

That means you'll be increasing reader engagement from the very first module.

And because each module is recorded, you can complete each lesson at your own pace and work to your own schedule.

What if it doesn't work for me?

I totally get it! This is such a common fear that holds us back from taking action, and it's part of being a writer. But every step we take towards improving our writing skills improves the quality of our manuscript. 

After studying how to turn up the tension in my own writing, I've had so many comments from readers saying they couldn'y put my books down!

This seems expensive

Considering the value included, Turn Up the Tension is actually an inexpensive way to improve your manuscript. At $75 per week, with a wealth of materials,the guidance of an expert tutor and the opportunity to ask questions, get feedback and be part of a writing community, the course will pay for itself many times over once you see the results and get your readers turning the page. AND you have lifetime access!