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. Perfect for thriller, mystery, fantasy, and more.

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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, mysteries, fantasy, and more.

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

Notebook with dramatic lighting and the words “Clarity, Tension, Escalation” written in bold marker

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

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