A simple yet effective technique for generating tension in a scene is to have one or more participants of a dialogue possessing knowledge that the others do not. So character A can know something that character B does not, or vice versa. The fun thing is that the audience counts as a participant in this case, so the audience can know things that the characters don't, or vice versa. Or you can have combinations, wherein the audience knows what character A does, or they're both in the dark about what character B knows, etc. No matter how you configure the asymmetry, there is much more tension involved than if all parties have the same level of knowledge.
@@WriterBrandonMcNulty same, bro. I've been cutting my own hair for 10 years. I can fade it and everything. I just have my wife square up my neck and get my ears.
The main question in my book is will the MC discover the secret of the magi... I think I make this fun, and he discovers "the secret" in act I, this being what puts the rest of the book in motion, but then there are factors and scenes that make him doubt, confused, etc. Plus, act II is completely focused on if the 2 MCs can make it back from the wilderness--will their discovery even matter, or will they just be dead?
What is the MAIN STORY QUESTION that you raise in your current work in progress? Also, what's one smaller question you raise to maintain suspense? Let me know!
A simple yet effective technique for generating tension in a scene is to have one or more participants of a dialogue possessing knowledge that the others do not. So character A can know something that character B does not, or vice versa. The fun thing is that the audience counts as a participant in this case, so the audience can know things that the characters don't, or vice versa. Or you can have combinations, wherein the audience knows what character A does, or they're both in the dark about what character B knows, etc. No matter how you configure the asymmetry, there is much more tension involved than if all parties have the same level of knowledge.
Im glad you reminded me but everything about the scene with Hitler and Indiana Jones was amazing. Literally on the edge of my seat as a kid.
Lucky for Brandon, he's been sporting the buzz cut since before the quarantine.
Hahaha I actually started cutting my own hair back in October believe it or not. Bought a trimmer online and never looked back. Huge money/time-saver
@@WriterBrandonMcNulty same, bro. I've been cutting my own hair for 10 years. I can fade it and everything. I just have my wife square up my neck and get my ears.
This man is truly commited to bringing quality content. I would love to meet this man!
Thank you for this. This video clarifies.
Glad it helped!
love this vid it taught me alot
Glad to hear! If you ever want me to cover another writing-related subject, let me know!
The main question in my book is will the MC discover the secret of the magi... I think I make this fun, and he discovers "the secret" in act I, this being what puts the rest of the book in motion, but then there are factors and scenes that make him doubt, confused, etc. Plus, act II is completely focused on if the 2 MCs can make it back from the wilderness--will their discovery even matter, or will they just be dead?
Anna McNulty has the same surname as you, she has a RUclips channel as well!!
I wish I had her subscriber count!
@@WriterBrandonMcNulty She long back got a million subscribers!! And I'm a part of it as well!!
Lovely
Easy answer. The main question is whodunnit? And the minor question is who's next?
What is the MAIN STORY QUESTION that you raise in your current work in progress? Also, what's one smaller question you raise to maintain suspense? Let me know!
The question: What is the illness the MC is suffering from?
At maximum volume on my phone I can barely hear you. Can you speak up please?