Tension Site

To create "tension" as a central feature in your work, you need to deliberately establish an imbalance that demands resolution. Depending on your medium—writing, music, or design—the methods for building this "strain" vary:

Impose a strict deadline to force characters into desperate choices. tension

Pit two fully-formed characters against each other, where one can only win if the other loses. To create "tension" as a central feature in

In music, tension is the perceived need for a "drop" or harmonic resolution. such as oppressive heat or cramped

Pose a critical mystery early on but delay the answer for as long as possible.

Use the setting to create physical discomfort, such as oppressive heat or cramped, dark spaces. 2. Music Production: The Sonic Buildup