Conflict is inherent in life and one of the tools in your storytelling toolbelt to keep people reading.

We remember the conflicts that challenged us and forced us to grow. Including conflict in your story is a natural way to engage your audience and make them wonder what the outcome will be! (In this way, conflict is the flip side of suspense).

This episode looks at simple ways to include conflict in your stories. The three ideas I discuss are physicality (or lack of), reflective conflict, and character change.

As I outline at the end, conflict is a fractal phenomenon. You can talk about big challenges you've faced over your life, or you can talk about the regular challenge you faced this morning getting the kids ready for school. Both relate well on different levels.