Conflict is Everything.

Most writers get conflict wrong—they either make it too easy or too predictable. Learn why conflict is the heartbeat of every great story and how to weaponize character agendas to keep your readers on the edge of their seats.

Keep Drama Moving Forward.

Discover the secret to pacing that keeps momentum alive. Master how to thwart your characters' plans at just the right moments, creating tension that builds toward a resolution your readers actually care about.

Real Examples & Exercises.

Theory alone won't make you a better writer. That's why every lesson includes real-world examples from bestselling fiction and practical exercises you can apply to your manuscript today.

Conflict in Fiction

No conflict, no story. It really is that simple. If your characters are happy, comfortable, agreeing with everyone and getting exactly what they want, congratulations - you've written a very pleasant afternoon. Unfortunately, you probably haven't written a gripping novel. Conflict is what gives fiction its energy. It creates tension, forces decisions, exposes character, raises the stakes and keeps readers wondering what on earth is going to happen next. In Conflict in Fiction, you'll learn how to create both internal and external conflict, build tension between characters, use misunderstandings and competing agendas, raise the stakes, introduce twists and reversals, create satisfying payoffs and resolve conflict in ways that feel earned rather than conveniently wrapped up. We'll also look at examples from books and films, explore practical writing exercises, and help you build a conflict outline for your own story so that your characters are never simply wandering around waiting for the plot to happen. Whether you're writing romance, crime, fantasy, thrillers, horror, literary fiction or anything in between, conflict is the engine that keeps the story moving. So give your characters problems. Make their lives difficult. Force them to choose. Then watch your fiction come alive. Join the Conflict in Fiction course today - and start causing trouble on purpose. Keep Writing! Rob

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What You'll Learn

6 Chapters · 12 Lessons

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      Introduction to Conflict in Fiction

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      Understanding Conflict

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      Character Agendas

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      Types of Conflict

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      Conflict Escalation

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      Surprise and Reversal

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      Strategic Miscommunication

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      Crafting Satisfying Resolutions

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      Payoff Techniques

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      Conflict in Your Own Work

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      Peer Review and Feedback

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      Recommended Reading and Resources

About Your Instructor

I spent years writing stories that fell flat—great characters, interesting settings, but something was missing. Readers would put my work down halfway through. It wasn't until I truly understood the role of conflict and character agendas that everything clicked. I realized that every page needed tension, every scene needed purpose, and every setback needed to move the story toward an inevitable but surprising resolution. That breakthrough transformed my writing and my career. Now, I teach what I've learned to writers just like you—people who care deeply about their craft and want to create stories that matter. My mission is simple: help you master the fundamentals of dramatic tension so your readers can't put your work down.