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Writing Conflict Isn't Complicated

The Second Story 23,204 2 months ago
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Conflict and tension are two of the most often talked about aspects of good storytelling. And while there's a mountain of resources out there about how important they are, the definitions of these crucial elements are often a little confusing. Hopefully I can help clear that up with this video. If you have any questions, please let me know! Here is a link to my pacing video, in which I talk about mini-arcs: https://youtu.be/WYHrDyCMUmg If you're interested in joining my YouTube Channel, here's a link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBmqEPwc_8yJB-nhLjm9krw/join Thank you for watching! 0:00 - Introduction 1:07 - What is Conflict? 4:01 - Definition and Examples 11:30 - In-Depth Example: Warrior 15:51 - Additional Principles 20:09 - The Importance of Balance 24:30 - Tension 29:34 - Demonstration

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