Review: Masterful Microtension by C.S. Lakin
Microtension has been sorely neglected in books on the craft of writing, even though it could probably be considered the strongest element in fiction. When used correctly, the reader’s propelled through the story, not just by your plot, but by the tension in your prose.
C.S. Lakin has written the textbook on mastering this technique with her latest work. Taking what she learned from well-known agent Donald Maass as the skeleton, she has deftly added the organs, muscle, and sinew to help both new and experienced authors understand ways to use this technique in their own work.
Mastering Microtension is a much needed addition to the library of writing craft.
posted to Amazon.com — 4/29/2026