Character conflict

External conflict vs. internal conflict. Find out what both these terms mean and how to use them to bring your fictional characters to life!

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Here are the 6 most common character conflicts. Of course, there are endless subcategories to this, but it might help you identify the very core of your story. Which conflict best suits your story? Do you have more than one? 📌 Can you believe it’s only 4 DAYS until Novel Plotting Academy launches? The course will launch on August 1st, so mark the date! 💜 And if you want an exclusive discount, make sure you’re subscribed to my e-mail list! #writerscommunity #writingcommunity #writingcourse

This 3-part character conflict worksheet can help put your character in trouble... and pull them out of it!

Conflict checklist Helps establish plot before writing by establishing conflict details

Want to create conflict between characters in your story? Here are 6 ways to create conflict between characters that will add depth and drama to your novel.

Anyone who has been hanging around this #blog for any length of time will know that I am always banging on about how a character’s #motives, #goals and #conflict together form the basis of any good #story. And so, better late than never, I decided it was probably time for me to knock together a little list of #character goals. #amwriting #writetip #writingtip #fiction

For readers to care what happens next in your story, they must first care about your characters. It’s your job as a writer to foster this reader-character connection, to build the bridge that encourages readers to invest in your characters’ stories. Establishing your characters’ motivations isn’t th

The six ways of categorising #conflicts in #fiction works pretty well and I saw no point in deviating from it; however, to help you along, I have also included three possible examples of each. This is by no means and exhaustive list and I have tried to keep it generalised, but I hope you find it useful. #amwriting #writetip #writingtip #stories #characters #authors #writers

Fill in this worksheet when you're writing suspense & need to keep your reader (and your character) guessing...

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All our fictional characters should be put through conflict. Sometimes that conflict is psychological and our fiction character can literally hit rock bottom emotionally. Come see if this post might help you write your character face these conflicts in a way that makes readers read more.

Conflict is at the center of any good story… Not only does it move your plot forward, but it also gives your characters something to fight against. This conflict doesn’t stop at massive wars and alien invasions either—your characters will face inner conflict as well. Sometimes called their inner struggle, sometimes their central problem, this internal conflict will shape every facet of their character arc.

Common conflicts in stories. Make sure that you have one of these or create new one.

THIS IS IMPORTANT. I'm always disappointed when I finish reading about the conflict and never get to see the consequences and how the After is dealt with and such.

Conflict is important in all kinds of stories. A story where all is well and perfect is not an interesting story at all. There has to be some form of conflict that divide the characters, that make the characters suffer, that forces the characters to show their true colors, etc.

Seven tips to help you find your character's inner conflict, the behind-the-scenes powerhouse that makes bestsellers. - Download as a PDF or view online for free