CLASSROOM: How to Write Internal and External Conflict In a Story – The Ultimate Guide1 min read
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We all know what it’s like when we see a character whose story draws us in completely. When we sit down to write, even with that lofty goal in mind, it can be hard to figure out what makes a character and story great. The answer lies beyond the surface level, in something much deeper called internal conflict.
Writing internal and external conflict may seem like a challenge, but it’s the key to making your story leap off the page and live in the minds of audiences forever.
In this post we’re going to cover internal and external conflict from every angle, with tons of conflict examples, and the result will be that you’ll understand how to employ both types of conflict in a story.
Let’s dive into internal conflict and then go from there.
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