Telling the Story: conflict

[@willnettles2051]

This is good stuff. But one flaw in this series is the repeated reminders about conflict. That's primary level stuff. Go deeper.

[@Larkinchance]

I design flawed but likable character, then I place in a setting where they are sure to get into trouble.

[@willnettles2051]

Remember what Billy Wilder said (I paraphrase) Act 1 You get your character stuck in a tree, Act 2 you set the tree on fire, Act 3 he has to figure out how to get down. For flawed, put his arm in a sling and have him lose a shoe, and he's afraid of heights. Characters should always have deep flaws, they should either be lovable or so interesting readers are desperate to find out what happens next... then you begin torturing them.