Writing Conflict Isn't Complicated
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Hello, my name is Hilary Layne. I've been writing stories and studying stories as long as I've been able to read. With this channel I'll be examining the world of books and stories as well as the culture of storytelling itself.
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Conflict and tension are two of the most often talked about aspects of good storytelling. And while there's a mountain of resources out there about how important they are, the definitions of these crucial elements are often a little confusing. Hopefully I can help clear that up with this video. If you have any questions, please let me know! Here is a link to my pacing video, in which I talk about mini-arcs: https://youtu.be/WYHrDyCMUmg My affiliate link for Bookshop (wonderful Amazon alternative) where you can find my book recommendation lists: https://bookshop.org/shop/hilarylayne If you're interested in joining my YouTube Channel, here's a link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBmqEPwc_8yJB-nhLjm9krw/join Thank you for watching! 0:00 - Introduction 1:07 - What is Conflict? 4:01 - Definition and Examples 11:30 - In-Depth Example: Warrior 15:51 - Additional Principles 20:09 - The Importance of Balance 24:30 - Tension 29:34 - Demonstration
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