We talk a lot on this podcast about maintaining reader interest. One of the keys to doing that is setting the right stakes for your novel. Susanne Dunlap joins us for Episode 59 to discuss how to set and maintain tension in our novels to keep the reader engaged and drive the story forward. You can read more of Dunlap&apos;s perspective on this topic in her article &quot;<a href='https://janefriedman.com/how-high-stakes-keep-readers-and-viewers-invested/'>How High Stakes Keep Readers (and Viewers) Invested,</a>&quot; which is where we first encountered her work. Susanne Dunlap&apos;s website: <a href='https://www.susanne-dunlap.com/'>https://www.susanne-dunlap.com/</a> Barbara Hinske&apos;s website: <a href='https://barbarahinske.com/'>https://barbarahinske.com/</a> J. W. Judge&apos;s website: <a href='https://jwjudge.com/'>https://jwjudge.com</a>

The Importance of Scenes in Novel Writing with Margaret Lucke

The Write Approach is a podcast for writers to learn more about the craft and business of writing. It is hosted by USA Today bestselling author Barbara Hinske and J. W. Judge. Hinske has written more than twenty women's fiction and mystery novels, including The Christmas Club which became a Hallmark movie. Judge has authored five novels, including the trilogy The Zauberi Chronicles, and the non-fiction book, Write Your Novel One Day at a Time. You can find out more about the hosts and this podcast at writeapproachpod.com.