Creating Conflict

You can find lots of extra conflict in your story by considering what the characters EXPECT from each other, and what happens when those expectations are met with a very different reality. Most people get along well when they get what they expect from each other. That’s nice for life. Not great for story.  Watch…

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fyp-psychology: PSYCHOLOGY FACT # 200 Anger triggers the region of the brain associated with honesty, that’s when the truth comes out. Read more psychology facts Here

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HOW TO CONFLICT

Never AND. Always OR. Real dramatic conflict gives the protag a choice. This OR That. Success OR Failure. Save the mother OR the child. Capitulate to the antagonist OR get shot. Conflict that has a lot of options is not real conflict. The protagonist is free to save the mother AND the child only after…

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HOW TO CONFLICT

Never AND. Always OR. Real dramatic conflict gives the protag a choice. This OR That. Success OR Failure. Save the mother OR the child. Capitulate to the antagonist OR get shot. Conflict that has a lot of options is not real conflict. The protagonist is free to save the mother AND the child only after…

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