The Enemy Within – 8 Tips to Crafting Powerful Inner Conflict
Good fiction is packed full of conflict. While most writers focus on the tension and excitement that plays out in…
Good fiction is packed full of conflict. While most writers focus on the tension and excitement that plays out in…
Last week we looked at the dynamics of inner conflict in our characters. Let’s dive deeper into the connection between…
Fiction writers (and readers!) love conflict. Conflict is story. Conflict keeps readers on the edge of their seats, turning pages,…
This post is a reprint from a few years ago, shared again to help you nail the opposition in your…
Today’s guest post is by Becca Puglisi. If you’re writing a story in which your character will need to evolve…
Traditionally, there are four general types of opposition at the heart of a story. While our protagonist might face multiple…
This month we’ve been attacking Fatal Flaw #7—Lack of Pacing and Tension. Tension is crucial in a story. Without it, readers…
As we wrap up our look at the third corner pillar of novel construction—conflict with high stakes—I’d like to make…
We’re knee-deep in conflict (in our look at the four crucial corner pillars of novel construction). Let’s take some time…
Subscribe to my email blasts to level up your writing and be notified of upcoming events and offers!
No products in the cart.