Historical post by Gail Gaymer Martin I’ve been posting a series on Tension and Conflict and today I’ll provide some information on using Scene and Sequel Structure in fiction.  Using this method, an author can enhance tension by creating effective pacing techniques. This has to do with a balance of fast moving scenes to ones that are more contemplative. Each type of scene has a purpose, but along with purpose, the technique enhances tension. As you know, a novel is a series of chapters often divided into scenes. But scenes also can be thought of in two ways—scenes and sequels….

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