Narrative III: supporting drama and action — building and releasing tension

What this note covers

1. Supporting drama and action
2. Building tension: techniques and examples
3. Releasing tension: resolution, silence and surprise
4. Pacing, climax and dramatic structure
5. Synchronisation: hit points, stingers and Mickey-mousing
6. Tempo, metre and hit points: the arithmetic of a cue
7. Writing a drama-and-action paragraph

7 sections · 10 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes