How to Create Story Conflict

[@TylerMowery]

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[@BehindtheCurtain]

Excellent video. Always distilling the most value into your videos and explaining the principles clearly.

[@undra133]

Crucially helpful knowledge??? For free?! You are a star, Tyler!

[@TheItalianScreenwriter]

You should be up there with Lesson From The Screenplay mate

[@rkam1489]

He IS up there with LFTS.

[@TheItalianScreenwriter]

@@rkam1489 content quality wise 100%. I was talking about numbers

[@nicanornunez9787]

He makes lfsp look like a noob, quality level is maybe the best writing channel with quotidian writer.

[@DehorseProductions]

@@nicanornunez9787 which channel is quotidian??

[@cloudynguyen6527]

@@DehorseProductions Diane Callahan - Quotidian Writer is the name of the channel. She focuses more on book story writing.

[@mr.gibson242]

Just wanted to say I had absolutely NO CLUE of how to even begin writing a script. It's not been much but after watching about 10 of your videos, I have written about 30 minutes of a drama and plot twist-filled script. Thank you, all the way from The Bahamas!

[@Alkay916]

Tyler, have you thought about making a video where you sit down and write out a scene or an outline? It would be interesting to see all this advice used in real time. Great vids, thanks

[@calebim-th2iq]

Dane Heithel he did make the 48 hour screenplay video

[@GlaceonStudios]

Maybe they mean a livestream.

[@sumeermalik9127]

Hi Tyler, I wanted to thank you so very much for being so considerate enough to share your experiences and every practical advice you have on screenwriting! If it wasn’t for your channel, I genuinely feel that I would struggle to complete my first script! Thanks to the content of your channel and your motivation, I have been able to complete so many scripts for the past four months! Thank you for being a role model of inspiration and kindness for aspiring writers! Continue being an inspiration for all aspiring storytellers and you will always be considered a role model for so many individuals! I hope you and your family are safe, healthy, and happy! Take care and best wishes for all your goals and a very bright future. :-) Sincerely, Sumeer

[@TylerMowery]

Thanks for the kind words! I’m glad my channel has been so helpful to you!

[@JoJo-xp6wr]

Although I am not your father or teacher, I feel proud and happy for you, compared to the tone you started on years ago, you are more confident, more informative, the editing is fantastic and the content is just very helpful in our righting process, so thank you Mr. Mowery!

[@violetviverson8340]

I’ve heard a lot of “use cause and effect” but want and cost makes a lot more sense! Cost has a very different connotation than effect

[@thebakerofbananabread3237]

Of all your videos this far, this one is by far the one that provides a practical application for conflict

[@TylerMowery]

Great to hear!

[@Nerf_Jeez]

Wow Tyler, your mastery of the story pizza shows itself everywhere, huh? 1. Im a normal teenager. 2. But I want to write a story I have on my mind. 3. I go to watch one video on story structure to get closer to writing my story, the video is quite good. 4. Im in the unfamiliar situation of watching a quality storytelling video on youtube, but i get used to that fact as I am watching. 5. I now know the basics of how to structure my story. 6. But I pay a heavy price: Tyler tells us what the next video is about and now I want to see that one too. 7,8. Im still a normal teenager but now I know a bit about story structure.

[@JosephParisVisuals]

yeh those very addictive quality videos makes me feel I understand and know those theorical concepts. But this is true only if I start writing.

[@davidvolpov9247]

That's how those pesky KZbin channels get you hooked

[@kb2vca]

Nice one, but your joke suggests a fundamental misunderstanding of the meaning of "action". Your "struggle" or conflict is all in your head... and we cannot read your mind or see what is in your head. What is the action you are taking? You watching a video? And how is that action meaningful or interesting to the observer? You want to write - and so you watch a video... and so the conflict is between your need to write and ...? and the action we see is ??? and then what do we see or hear? action is always external - even if the problem is inside the character's head. "Action" is not a metaphor for the writer... it is practical and real. If the cost was that you need to wait to watch another video then need to see that waiting as a cost? How is waiting a cost to you? What is the price you need to pay? Do you "kick the cat" because of your frustration? But then that's the price the cat pays , not you. But your partner or parent sees you kick the cat and now you are forced to confront who you really are or how others see you... so that might be conflicting. Your reader or audience would need to see evidence that you are paying a price by waiting... You seem to be telling but failing to show... and telling , not showing is the novice writer's flaw...

[@randomrey002]

Uncut Gems is so underrated, the performance that made me change my perception of Adam Sandler and his talents. Even Tyler gave it a chance so that's even more reason to check it out. And trust when I say the movie will surprise you, It will!

[@beekenko2379]

We KNEW he could act years ago from PUNCH DRUNKEN-LOVE... but youre right

[@user-gg6sh7wr6d]

Punch drunk love is a masterpiece

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[@joshuashakir2772]

one of the only channels with worthwhile and professional knowledge that actually teaches. This guy knows what he's doing

[@nico_ventolini]

Hi, Tyler. I bought your practical screenwriting book since I can't afford the course 😆 But the actionable information in that book was a game-changer in my storytelling. It helped me focus on the core of a story. If I hadn't picked up your book, I wouldn't have known that every element in a story (character, theme, plot, structure) all branches out from the author's philosophical belief. Before this, I had nothing to say. All of the complex themes I've injected into my first draft felt hollow and forced. Now, with this rewrite, my story feels true to who I am, and can't thank you enough for making me realize that. You're the only storytelling instructor/expert who gives the most practical advices to people like me who have no idea how to navigate the craft. I'm loving this video series by the way. 😄

[@dipperdesperado]

these are some of the best videos on not just screenwriting, but storytelling in general. The aesthetics, the examples, everything is just so well taught--thanks a ton for this!

[@njsmithpro]

Man your content fuses loads of books. Better than reading them in my opinion. This is absolute value

[@IvanKasic]

Your lessons are incredible! I've learnt more from you than I ever did at school :D

[@breevonnebenan794]

Filmschool?

[@dragonfruit6532]

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[@vincentpaul2005]

Wow. This helped me realize the many mistakes I’ve done so far in my screenplay. Time to redo it and correct them. Thanks Tyler.

[@nisaroberts8607]

You are a life saver! I have been looking for someone to teach in a methodical way. You cleared up all my questions. You are an amazing teacher full of insight. Thank you.

[@ballwelder2857]

The three posters behind you in the intro is Drive, Breaking Bad, and Parasite. You sir have good taste!

[@TomEyeTheSFMguy]

But what version of parasite? 2019?

[@ballwelder2857]

Tom Eye The SFM guy yes

[@TomEyeTheSFMguy]

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[@markjoseph6243]

You know why I love your channel so much? Because you tell more about STORY and less about STORY FOR A MOVIE. I want to learn how to tell a good story, but not for a movie, I want to tell a good story in Vide Games. Video Game is a whole differently media, so of course almost everything change about storytelling, mostly HOW you will use the story. Even so, those essential things that a great story has to be is almost Universal and this channel tells a lot in this regard. So I really want to thank you fo all this help until now. Thank you.

[@toblerusseta]

@17:30 "He bets because it's the thrill of winning. " Almost. He bets because it's the thrill of losing.

[@almostfamousaheep]

Tyler really appreciate your effort and the time you put into these videos. It's only a matter of time before you're channel explodes. Thanks pal.

[@Tristanthecinephile]

I can't thank you enough Tyler. I'm in the very early stages of writing my first short, and this playlist has been super informational so far. I truly appreciate the work you put in for this stuff. It means a lot.

[@JunebugPresents]

Good job at explaining this to folks. You brought back memories with the Robert McKee quotes. I first read it in 1998. I still refer to it from time to time.

[@harvey2558]

why doesn't this guy have 5 mil subs

[@calebim-th2iq]

Matu Harvey you forgot to put a second 5. 55 mil

[@film_magician]

Don't think any screenwriting channel has 5 million subs.

[@calebim-th2iq]

FilmMagician exactly

[@khakimzhanmiras]

@@film_magician I don’t think there are 5 million screenwriters 😂

[@ryanmedina5090]

This is a really great lesson in creating conflict. I'm not a screenwriter but a novel writer but I really enjoy your videos because the premise is still the same. It's all about the want, result and consequence. One of the things I have also tried incorporating to use the conflict to move the story forward is the Yes, But and No, And idea when stringing scenes together. Did they achieve their goal, yes but consequence. Or Did they achieve their goal, no but now they have bigger problems. That way your conflict resoultion can connect your scenes together and drive your protagonist forward through a logical progression.

[@vehementlyflat8503]

I'm only two and a half mins in and I'm like -- well this is gold in a youtube video, thank you.

[@Thisiscinemalist]

A wonderful video as always! Great job Tyler! 🤩👌🏼 Nobody actually appreciates the research and hard work Tyler puts into making these videos. They are so enjoyable and informative. You learn a lot from them at the same time you enjoy watching the video. This is the reason I love your content brother. ✌🏼🙂

[@TylerMowery]

Thank you!

[@volcryndarkstar]

I'm using these videos to solidify a workflow for writing my novel. Thank you for the concise and informative videos.

[@ElliotCoen]

Looking forward to this, especially seeing Uncut Gems in the video! Thanks, Tyler!

[@npane171]

Additionally, on 500 Days of Summer, I think it's more interesting to note that the philosophical conflict Tom really engages is more internal. The movie moves almost chaotically from various days with Summer, without any seeming reason to do so, until you realize the message here is that people who are grieving like Tom typically tell themselves lies and distort reality by using selective thinking. Tom only chooses to reminisce on all the good things about Summer, all the good days he had with Summer, and this in turn drives him further into despair and depression. It isn't until he stops thinking so selectively about his relationship and starts being honest with himself that he realizes Summer really wasn't as great as imagined and she was never as invested as he led himself to believe. There were plenty of instances where they just weren't happy with one another and plenty of signs to telling them it would likely not work in the long run. When he accepts reality, he finally beings to heal - and think that is a solid message, especially for young people who are so apt to behave like Tom when they go through a break up.

[@10Vernonplace]

Your videos are the only ones that actually penetrated my brain and I get it!!!!! FINALLY this was excellent

[@BadKarma714]

This series of videos have been very helpful I’m not a good writer but this gives me more understanding about the writing process for characters and Character arc And the conflicts that they face and have to overcome

[@mrcoal69]

this was a great lesson, learned more in one video than a semester in writing class.

[@kristellatomaj1991]

thank you a lot for the work you have put in here.

[@AnnoyingMoose]

While you cover the same basic ideas as other channels you do so in a way that sticks in the viewer's minds better. Choosing only 2 movies as examples and constantly coming back to them to show how each progresses focuses attention on the concepts instead of the movies themselves. It also helps to see how 2 very different genres have the same basic structures underneath.

[@潘佳妮-d1b]

I've watched all the videos in the playlist and learned so much! Thanks and keep up! You've done great works!

[@sarahvandusen2099]

I honestly can't believe you don't have more subscribers. Your channel is amazing. Def subbing.

[@ammarmaric1834]

Tyler you are a legend ! Thank you so much for all of your content , I stopped watching everyone else for writting when I found you. Could you do a detailed video like this about movies like Guy Ritchies Lock stock , snatch and gentlemen where story is about a lot of diffrent characters and there is a lot of sub stories in a big story.

[@vaughngaminghd]

5:08 excellent graphic!

[@MannySimoneCards]

WHAT A MASTER CLASS!!!!

[@OirichEntertainment]

I am taking notes on this and currently trying to right my own because of you. Thanks!

[@Leto85]

Thank you for this clear explanation. I love this series. With next week's episode it will exceeds the amount of parts of your previous series A Guide to Screenwriting. I'm very glad you want to continue this series.

[@francisraj3272]

This channel is a Class Act!

[@ArabellaKFederico]

This was really good! I actually learned something I didn't have a firm grasp on. Thank you!

[@ihavenolife7773]

This is awesome! You get straight to the point and give a lot of interesting and helpful advice. Thank you so much!

[@listianocrowe]

You're one of my favourite KZbinrs. I feel you have helped my writing so much and you're so erudite! And you're cute too!

[@xChikyx]

Uncut gems is so fucking good, I'd never felt so accelerated after finishing a movie

[@heroinasytumbas3346]

This was super helpful. Thank you for sharing!

[@rahulsubedi16]

The scene objective is a little similar to what Eli Kazan mentions in Directors on directing "Every scence has an emotion and cut everything that is not that" it's great how everyone says the same thing but in a different way :)

[@marvin6844]

Your videos really help put everything together. Great job!

[@jboushka]

Great exposition/development/recapitulation. My own script doesn't have the clear-cut conflict of the two films he discusses (I've seen them both). My own script also makes heavy use of layered backstories (and backstories would be a good topic for another video.) Tyler's clarity in his presentation is outstanding. I still have to think, as schools and colleges have to go virtual right now, his material has to look interesting. John Fish (talking about books and fiction) and Nate O'Brien (talking about books and wealth planning) do have similar presentation styles on KZbin (that fit academic use).

[@theversacelife5232]

These videos are really helpful. I’m struggling with a screenplay because I have essentially two main characters. The issue is there’s a Groundhog Day aspect where time restarts from a certain point. And only 1 main character is aware of it. So one main character has a positive change arch throughout the story. And depending on how they act in each time line the second main character develops a different way. This works for the overall Philosophical stakes of the film, but it’s hard to make it fit in traditional story structure.

[@fireblaze1580]

That sounds like a really intriguing idea! I wish you the best and hope you manage to figure things out as you continue to develop your story!

[@horrorgamestv6564]

Great as always! I’m one of your subscribers from Armenia and I really like your content. I’m most likely gonna become a screenwriter or a film director in the future. Now, I have a short film idea in my mind and there I have multiple protagonists. Can you please make a video about how to write stories with multiple protagonists? Cause I saw a comment on one of your videos about that and I’m sure it will be interesting for a lot of people, including me. Btw I’m not hurrying you, do it when you want(or don’t do it if you don’t).

[@CineGorilla]

Great as usual... You are an incredible coach!

[@thedramaclub2900]

Your videos are fantastic brother. 👏👏👏👏❣

[@Kishan_Baijnath]

You're a blessing.

[@JoVee25]

The examples help so much! Thank you

[@gotogi83]

I subbed because of this video, thank you.

[@snarly7346]

You're a wonderful teacher. Thank you for the help.

[@jinxwithcrazymind]

You're genius brother

[@beautyreaccaped5579]

I really appreciate your work thank you

[@Ramen_Sensei]

Thank you for this!!!! I was stuck on this issue for my story.

[@johnnyvalentineparker]

Would love for you to breakdown how to write a good shorter length short film (5mins and under)

[@matthewentwistle8284]

You should use Inception as an example for one of your future videos. It's got really great characterisation.

[@bradleyspiterivideoeditor]

I have a question. In stories where characters go crazy such as The Shining, do the same guidelines of character beliefs and wants apply? Jack Torrence wasn't taking actions based on philosophical beliefs, but he was being manipulated by the evil of the hotel. The motivation behind his actions isn't his wants, it's the hotel. So does that make Jack a weak character? Tldr; do "crazy" characters still have philosophical beliefs and wants? And how do you write a story about a character who is acting out of mental disturbance rather than philosophical belief?

[@nekonori9603]

I was watching breaking bad after this vid and the conflicts add up so well, no scene is actually useless

[@patrickm6208]

Great video as always

[@calebim-th2iq]

19:00 best summary of 500 days of summer

[@HelloKimmy]

Really interesting and well explained 👏🏼 Good job! Looking forward for the Exposition video 😇

[@saikrishnasaikrishna7]

Thank you. Really.

[@laseptimahabitaciondes.f.l2598]

thanks a lot Tyler!

[@grahpayy]

You should make a video on how to write “moments”

[@GawreeDissanayaka]

Thank you 😊

[@johansecolon6908]

I will sit and listen to this faster than I would school

[@flipthaascript]

I have studied the craft of screenwriting from many different sources over 6 years and I have to say you are one of the very best at teaching it with only a very few on your level. check out word dancer.

[@mrmarkwoo]

@Thair Ramirez Could you please state 1 other KZbin Channel that's amazing for StoryTelling ? Thair. I would sincerely appreciate your advise.

[@JensGH]

Great as always

[@محمدعبدالوهابعبدالحليم]

So helpful i think

[@ashrayhow5858]

Thanks this helped a ton!!!

[@M-SES]

When are good moments for adressing the super objective?

[@harrywu7567]

Love the thumbnail lmao

[@DaltonKevinM]

I would like to see you address that Tim Robbins's character in Shawshank Redemption is a flat arc character as this is an odd choice of example for this video

[@thakingofdetroit]

Quick question pertaining to scene purpose.Would you consider a scene purely there to provide characterization as moving the story forward?... meaning things that provide characterization outside of the characters wants/needs?....really new to this ...sorry for any misunderstandings.

[@1xXvInIcIuSXx1]

Thank yoou mann

[@cabbage4891]

Can you apply all of this to a novel?

[@Axel_133]

Is it possible that the point of no return is a thing that isn't a result of the main character's decision but a thing that has to happen? For example, I'm planning to write a story where the main character wakes up in a world that isn't his, and he can't go back to his world. Does that count as a point of no return?

[@solracv8528]

I think breaking bad does these things the best

[@becomepostal]

Interesting.

[@Dealio09]

Good morning!

[@babypandas7204]

What if you're writing a character with a flat arc? How do you then create conflict?

[@babypandas7204]

@JIM BO thank you so much!

[@tamimnoory2023]

Does this apply on novels too?

[@TomEyeTheSFMguy]

It applies to story. Yes, yes it does apply to novels.

[@Beansareamagicalfruit]

Good shit

[@bobharris5093]

Dan harmon story circle is just a rehashed version of the hero's journey

[@TylerMowery]

Nope. I explain here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGS0pIWrpt9nb6s

[@TomEyeTheSFMguy]

It's an easier to use storytelling model that takes inspiration from the monomyth.

[@zayng.7553]

Does anyone know when Tyler's next stream is for short scripts?

[@TomEyeTheSFMguy]

Man, I think he stopped after the q&a stream. That sucks, too. I liked watching him read other people's scripts.

[@pyramidetrader]

thx

[@triggerd7385]

But Howard never changes. He's the same person. The conflict increases but he never changes as a person.

[@jakubrejak1114]

Talk about Flat Character Arc.

[@nico_ventolini]

Okay, so we have a scene objective, and a super objective. But what about the ACT objective? Do they function as milestone markers towards reaching the super objective? Or something else?

[@mrmarkwoo]

Interesting. I've got the same Question as well

[@reynifilms]

Hey there! I noticed you've got two videos with the same title: HOW TO CREATE STORY CONFLICT. What's the difference between them? I don't know which one should I watch first. Thanks in advance!

[@aconcernedcitizen8011]

One is more about the philosophy of conflict regarding morality,, meaning,, and the core of what conflict is, and this video is more about applying conflict to the structure of your screenplay.

[@GriotTHEone]

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