Writing Excuses

18.13: Finding the Core Conflict

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Mar 26, 2023
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INSIGHT

Character Investment Drives Conflict

  • Conflict is more compelling when readers care deeply about the characters involved.
  • Emotional investment in characters is key to making conflict meaningful.
INSIGHT

Emotional Roots of Conflict

  • Conflicts gain depth when characters want the same thing but for different emotional reasons.
  • This emotional underpinning makes the conflict feel genuine and drives reader engagement.
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Methodology Creates Conflict

  • Conflict often arises from different methodologies despite wanting similar outcomes.
  • Exploring the how and ethics of achieving goals creates compelling tension.
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