Tag: internal conflict

  • First Chapter Checklist: What Makes an Engaging Opening Chapter

    First Chapter Checklist: What Makes an Engaging Opening Chapter

    The first chapter of your novel is perhaps the most difficult and most important chapter of the entire book. The opening chapter is the first thing readers will read, and it will determine if they decide to keep reading. No pressure, right? Luckily, there are hallmarks that most great first chapters follow. If you’re lost… Read more

  • A Story and B Story Explained

    A Story and B Story Explained
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    What Are A and B Stories and How to Connect Them There’s a lot of confusion out there about what an A Story is and what a B Story is. These terms get thrown around in both screenwriting and novel writing, but what do they mean? What’s a B Story character? What’s the difference between… Read more

  • How to Create Powerful Internal Conflict in Your Characters

    How to Create Powerful Internal Conflict in Your Characters
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    Internal conflict is one of the most important aspects of writing a story. Without it, characters fall flat and aren’t relatable to readers. But with it, they feel authentic, like real people. However, it can be difficult to create internal conflict that resonates with readers and drives the story. So, here’s a guide for crafting… Read more