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10 Types of Conflict that Can Power Up Your Story
(Originally published October 17, 2022)
Hey, Storyteller!
Conflict is the essence of narrative writing. Without it, you have no story. This is true whether you're writing fiction, memoir, or other types of narrative nonfiction. But what if you aren't writing about epic battles, fights for survival, or dysfunctional family drama?
There are many types and sources of conflict. In this week's writer coaching session, we'll discuss why conflict is so important and all the varieties you can include to make your story...well, an actual story...and keep readers turning pages.
Watch the video below to discover:
- why conflict is essential to your story
- 8 sources of conflict you can use to power up your story
- internal and external conflicts
- a bonus conflict type that is often overlooked
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Video Timestamps
- 0:01 Introduction
- 0:46 A Gift for You
- 1:32 Why Is Conflict Essential to Your Story?
- 1:48 The 8 Sources of Conflict
- 7:48 Types of Conflict
- 8:02 External Conflict
- 8:37 Internal Conflict
- 11:44 Bonus Conflict Type
- 13:29 This Week’s Power-Up
Mentioned in the Video
My novel: Keeper of Shadows
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- The 7 Most Vital Story Beats for Your Novel or Memoir
- What is a Character Arc, and Which Type Should You Use? (internal conflict is essential)
- The One Thing Every Scene Needs, so Readers Keep Turning Pages (incorporating conflicts and dilemmas in every scene)
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