At the Heart of Every Story is...Conflict

Every unforgettable story begins with one thing: conflict. It’s the driving force behind character motivation, plot movement, and reader engagement.

In this Craft Thursday encore episode, I have three tips about writing conflict.

Whether you write cozy mysteries, women’s fiction, fantasy, or romance, understanding conflict is the key to creating stories readers can’t put down.

🎥 Watch now and strengthen the emotional engine of your novel.

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