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S5_E29. How to Raise the Stakes in Your Story (Without Gimmicks)
Published on: 01/08/2026
Learn how to raise the stakes in your story without gimmicks. This episode explores character-driven stakes, escalating consequences, and why meaningful tension is always rooted in relationship and moral cost.
Season 5
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