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Writing effective conflict is critical to crafting a dynamic story that keeps readers engaged from beginning to end. Your protagonist needs to face obstacles along their journey to create tension in the narrative and make your reader eager to continue reading; after all, if there is no conflict in the story, it'll end up feeling boring and lackluster. Here are my top tips for writing conflict that'll give your plot the energy it needs.
MORE WRITING AND PUBLISHING ADVICE:
The ONLY Way to Plot a Novel (It's Easier Than You Think!): https://youtu.be/VGFh_VckLFE
Does Your Plot Suck? https://youtu.be/14UlZPOZybA
5 TIPS FOR WRITING BETTER CONFLICT:
01:27 - Know the difference between external and internal conflict
03:23 - Make sure your protagonist’s objective is clear
05:20 - Maintain conflict throughout the story
06:43 - Make the sources of conflict believable
08:02 - Resolve the conflict effectively
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My name is Alyssa Matesic, and I’m a professional book editor with nearly a decade of book publishing and editorial experience. Throughout my career, I’ve held editorial roles across both sides of the publishing industry: Big Five publishing houses and literary agencies. The goal of this channel is to help writers throughout the book writing journey—whether you're working on your manuscript or you're looking for publishing advice.
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