How to Build Strong Conflict in a Story

Conflict in a Story
Conflict is the heartbeat of storytelling, providing the tension, drama, and intrigue that capture our attention. Every great story begins with conflict, whether it’s an internal battle within a character’s mind or an external clash with the world around them. Conflict doesn’t just propel the plot forward—it shapes the characters, tests their resilience, and forces them to confront their fears, desires, and flaws. This tension draws readers or viewers in, making them care about what happens next. Think of classic

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An Interview with 2023 TITAN Awards Winner Marni Sullivan

TITAN Gold Winner
About The TITAN Awards The TITAN Awards is a global, prestigious screenwriting contest whereby material competes against its own kind for as long as possible over the course of a contest cycle. Horror feature vs Horror feature, Series Bible vs Series Bible, Sci-Fi vs Sci-Fi, 1 Page Pitch vs 1 Page Pitch etc. In the contest’s third year (2023), the situation was ferociously competitive and there were a great many writers and projects that impressed. The annual awards are rare in talent discovery terms in

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An Interview with 2023 TITAN Awards Winner Christopher Kearney

Christopher Kearney
About The TITAN Awards The TITAN Awards is a global, prestigious screenwriting contest whereby material competes against its own kind for as long as possible over the course of a contest cycle. Horror feature vs Horror feature, Series Bible vs Series Bible, Sci-Fi vs Sci-Fi, 1 Page Pitch vs 1 Page Pitch etc. In the contest’s third year (2023), the situation was ferociously competitive and there were a great many writers and projects that impressed. The annual awards are rare in talent discovery terms in

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An Interview with 2023 TITAN Awards Winner Phoenix Black

TITAN Phoenix Black
About The TITAN Awards The TITAN Awards is a global, prestigious screenwriting contest whereby material competes against its own kind for as long as possible over the course of a contest cycle. Horror feature vs Horror feature, Series Bible vs Series Bible, Sci-Fi vs Sci-Fi, 1 Page Pitch vs 1 Page Pitch etc. In the contest’s third year (2023), the situation was ferociously competitive and there were a great many writers and projects that impressed. The annual awards are rare in talent discovery terms in

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