Tag: narrative tension

Narrative tension keeps readers engaged by balancing conflict, stakes, and resolution. Emmaline Hoffmeister’s novels use gentle but compelling tension, weaving faith, romance, and hope together to provide Hallmark-style clean reads with Christian themes of grace and redemption.

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16
Sep
2025
Posted in Writing

8 Ways How to Build Conflict Without Villains

Discover how to build powerful story conflict without relying on villains. Explore internal struggles, relational tension, situational obstacles, and more to craft authentic, compelling narratives that resonate with readers.