There's a delicate balance between bringing a scene to the dramatic brim, and spilling over the top into melodrama.

On today's episode of Writer Unleashed, I'll share 3 techniques for avoiding melodrama, plus a writing exercise to bring it all home.

We'll explore:

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#33: Three Ways to Avoid Melodrama