Why you need a conflict
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A story conflict is a problem facing the main character. This problem might be a romantic rival or a horde of attacking zombies. It might be an internal struggle; for example, the character has to overcome a particular fear or a bad habit.
Here are some examples of story conflicts:
- Mary falls in love with the perfect man, but she's already married to someone else.
- John wants to be president of his high school class, but he is terrified of public speaking.
- Harry Potter has to save the world from the evil wizard Voldemort.
Conflict is important because it makes things happen. If everything in your character's life is perfect, there is no reason for her to take action. There is no reason for anything to change. And no change equals no story.
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