Conflict 101
Today's exercise is very important but shouldn't take too long. There is no recommended reading today, but I'd highly recommend looking through some of Limyaael's Fantasy Rants. Conflict is the thing that drives your story. It is your character trying to overcome obstacles. Conflict can be man/nature, man/other man, man/woman, or man/himself. The best stories have multiple layers of conflict and tension between characters, and between characters and their environment. Today you're going to figure out the conflict behind your plot. Questions Remember that this is largely a brainstorming exercise. Don't be afraid to branch off in different directions and follow your line of thought to its natural conclusion. These questions should help you figure out your plot. 1. Who is your main character? What is their main goal? Your…