The Bourne Identity: build tension, raise stakes (archive)
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The Bourne Identity: build tension, raise stakes (archive)

38:27 Aug 13, 2025
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Whatever kind of story you're writing, if you want a reader to stick with you all the way to the end, you've got to build tension! Believe it or not, The Bourne Identity is a terrific example to study - even for a love story or coming of age story. Acquire the power to write a bestselling story at storynerd.ca/coursesĀ For access to writing templates and worksheets, and more than 70 hours of training (all for free), subscribe to Valerie's Inner Circle.To learn to read like a writer, visit Melanie's website.
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