fiction writing

Setting the Stage for Suspense: How to Use Atmosphere to Raise the Stakes

Writing coach Kevin T. Johns shows how setting can do more than describe a scene—it can raise the stakes, deepen…

How to Escalate Conflict Without Losing Control: A Writing Coach’s Proven Method

Discover writing coach Kevin T. Johns’ proven method for escalating story conflict while keeping control of your narrative and structure.…

Hero vs. Villain: How to Build High Stakes Through Character Conflict (Advice from a Writing Coach)

Discover how writing coach Kevin T. Johns helps authors craft compelling protagonists and antagonists that fuel high-stakes conflict in thrillers,…

Kevin’s CTE Formula: A Writing Coach’s 3-Step Method for Raising Stakes (that Actually Works)

Discover Kevin T. Johns’ CTE Formula—Clarity, Tension, Escalation—and learn how to write gripping conflict that raises stakes and keeps readers…