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HOW TO DOUBLE YOUR STORY’S CONFLICT IN SECONDS

By: K.M. Weiland

If a little of the right kind of conflict is good for your story, then how much fun can you get out of doubling your story’s conflict? The answer: oodles.

Your Story’s Conflict: The Standard Variety

The basic premise of story conflict boils down to a simple equation:

 Goal + Obstacle = Conflict.

Your character wants something in the story overall and each specific scene. But thanks to the obstacles provided by the antagonistic force, the character has trouble reaching that goal.

That’s the essence of plot right there. No story can run without that fuel in its engine. Every time your character’s pursuit of his goal is even partially stymied, he must dream up new ways of moving forward in his pursuit. And, just like that, a story is born.

Your Story’s Conflict: The Deluxe Variety

But why stop there? Readers love layers. Let’s try a more complicated equation:

To read the rest of the post, click here.

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