Main conflict ideas

What are story conflicts? How do you use conflict in a book to make your novel a best-selling page-turner? Read about the 6 major types of story conflict.

Writing advice.

Switch it up, and don't be afraid of flawed characters! Real people make mistakes!

Here are a few of my favorite writing-related things and articles that I was reading this week.

There are seven main types of conflict in fiction. How can you weave these into your story to keep readers engaged and intrigued?

At its simplest, conflict consists of the obstacles your protagonist faces in her quest to achieve her objective. Without it, your story would be super short and not so fulfilling.

This is the fourth conflict worksheet in a series of four. These conflict worksheets will help students achieve mastery of this basic reading skill. Students will read the short plot descriptions, identify the main character and the opposing force, and determine the conflict type. Suggested reading level for this text: Grade 5-9.

If you're looking to add conflict to your story or throw a few problems your characters' way, I've got some ideas for you.

All fiction writers need good conflict ideas for stories. Read this post for inspiration and to learn how to create conflict in your novel.