Question 1072: Intensifying Your Character Dynamics
Tim asks:How can you make your character dynamics grow in intensity over the course of the story? Sponsored by Archivos
Tim asks:How can you make your character dynamics grow in intensity over the course of the story? Sponsored by Archivos
Caine asks: I recently realized that I am conflict avoidant, and I find it difficult to put my characters through the wringer. If story is conflict, what’s a conflict avoidant writer to do? Resources Mentioned The A Team Magnum P.I. Quantum Leap JAG NCIS
Christopher asks: What is the secret to apparently conflict-free stories that are totally engrossing, such as Nathan Lowell’s Solar Clipper books?
Today the Nanogang talks about conflict and conflict resolution in our stories. GailCarriger.com Join us at the Nanogang Forums My Sister’s Song, by Gail Carriger (audiobook) Word counts: Dan: 34470 Gail: 68930 Tori: 7456 Kitty: 3697 Alexis: 5099
Today the gang talks about the value of deadlines, using scene cards to help plan your next move, and creating conflict for your characters. Word Count: Dan: 2203 Kitty: 538 Dede: 739 Tori: 432 Ben: 0 Cumulative Word Count: Dan: 28425 Dede: 12411 Kitty: 6986 Tori: 4604 Ben: 1148 Subscribe …
Charla asks: How do I pick the right conflicts for my story? Resources Mentioned Star Wars Attack of the Clones The Zero Effect Subscribe Here!
Subscribe Here! Brian asks: “My high school English teacher challenged us to find a story with a unique conflict – outside of the person v. person, person v. nature, person v. society, etc. conflict types we all get in class. None of us could. Can you – or the listeners?”
Subscribe Here! Vega asks: “Do you have any tips on designing strong, interesting conflicts?”
Subscribe Here! Today I discuss the experience of writing the action climax to the book, and how I was able to solve some big problems by finding the answers within the book-to-date, including some unexpected twists. I also talk about how the Heinlein Juveniles have a bifurcated story structure in …
Subscribe Here! Krysteen asks: “I don’t have a villain in my story–is this okay? How does a person do this?” Books discussed and recommended: Earth Abides by George Stewart Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Caroll Tunnel in the Sky by Robert A. Heinlein The Lost World by Arthur Conan Doyle …