How can I create conflict in my story?

How can I create conflict in my story?

Creating conflict is essential for driving your story forward. You can introduce internal conflict within a character or external conflict between characters or forces. What type of story are you working on?

I'm writing a fantasy novel. Any specific ideas?

In a fantasy novel, you could create conflict by introducing a powerful antagonist who threatens the protagonist's world. Alternatively, consider a prophecy that puts the protagonist in a moral dilemma.

I like the idea of a prophecy! How can I make it more intriguing?

To make the prophecy intriguing, you could add ambiguity—perhaps it can be interpreted in multiple ways. This can lead to misunderstandings and unexpected twists in the plot.

That sounds great! What about character conflicts?

Character conflicts can arise from differing goals, values, or secrets. You could have two characters who are best friends but are torn apart by a secret that one of them is keeping.