MORE TO WIN AND MORE TO LOSE: RAISING THE STAKES by Kathryn Purdie
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In this class Kathryn Purdie walks you through how to raise your stakes higher and higher as your story progresses. Some topics include how to get readers to like and understand your main character and antagonist, what the death stake is, internal and external stakes, and tips for making the stakes believable.
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