Everyone loves a good conflict. They're what animate our stories, give cause to the events that make up the plot and drive characters to feats of heroism or villainy. But what is it that makes for a compelling conflict? And how do various conflicts differ from one-another between authors and the different kinds of stories they write?
Given the fairly abstract nature of the topic, I'm not sure if a general template can or should be created for participants to follow, as was the case with the other local critique threads. After all, conflicts can be of a great many different natures.
I do however think that the discussion could benefit from a couple of guidelines. These are deliberately worded generally. Take these questions more as prompts than a ckecklist of required information, and if you feel you need to elaborate on something that isn't specified, please feel free to do so.
What is the nature of your conflict? (i.e. physical, internal, interpersonal, political etc.)
Who or what is your conflict between?
Why did it begin, and what motivating factors contribute to it's continued existence?
How does your conflict affect the lives of the story's characters?
What is the tone you intend your conflict to set?
Are there any themes, messages or ideas you intend your conflict to relate to the audience?
How do you plan for your conflict to be resolved in the story?
If you do have ideas for a proper template or think of more prompts, post them in the thread and I'll consider adding them here.
As with other critique threads, for the purposes of facilitating discussion it is requested that you critique another participant's contribution before posting your own.
Everyone loves a good conflict. They're what animate our stories, give cause to the events that make up the plot and drive characters to feats of heroism or villainy. But what is it that makes for a compelling conflict? And how do various conflicts differ from one-another between authors and the different kinds of stories they write?
Given the fairly abstract nature of the topic, I'm not sure if a general template can or should be created for participants to follow, as was the case with the other local critique threads. After all, conflicts can be of a great many different natures.
I do however think that the discussion could benefit from a couple of guidelines. These are deliberately worded generally. Take these questions more as prompts than a ckecklist of required information, and if you feel you need to elaborate on something that isn't specified, please feel free to do so.
What is the nature of your conflict? (i.e. physical, internal, interpersonal, political etc.)
Who or what is your conflict between?
Why did it begin, and what motivating factors contribute to it's continued existence?
How does your conflict affect the lives of the story's characters?
What is the tone you intend your conflict to set?
Are there any themes, messages or ideas you intend your conflict to relate to the audience?
How do you plan for your conflict to be resolved in the story?
If you do have ideas for a proper template or think of more prompts, post them in the thread and I'll consider adding them here.
As with other critique threads, for the purposes of facilitating discussion it is requested that you critique another participant's contribution before posting your own.
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