Comments on: Adversarial Conflict: Who Is Making Trouble In Your Story?

By: ANGELA ACKERMAN

ANGELA ACKERMAN — Mon, 15 May 2023 15:20:56 +0000

In reply to Susan St. Pierre. I agree, if readers don't feel connected to the character, they won't care about what's happening to them. And as you say, it doesn't have to be likability, just relatability, but it absolutely does need to be there! So glad you found this one helpful :)

By: Susan St. Pierre

Susan St. Pierre — Mon, 15 May 2023 15:02:56 +0000

IMHO…Every conflict in a story is either effective or not primarily based upon the likeability and/or relatability of the protagonist. I’ve read wonderfully plotted stories that turned me off simply because I didn’t care about the protagonist or his/her problem.
I think your break down of adversarial situations brilliant. Thanks.

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By: ANGELA ACKERMAN

ANGELA ACKERMAN — Fri, 05 May 2023 03:26:45 +0000

In reply to Kris. So glad this one helps, Kris! I think there are so many interesting possibilities when we think about who is blocking a character, and each can be endlessly adapted into someone fresh. Bring on the conflict!

By: Kris

Kris — Thu, 04 May 2023 20:33:55 +0000

Hi Angela!
What a fun way to distinguish different bad buys in your book. Thank you for your clarifying posts and inspiration to make a character truly bad in their own way. 🙂
Kris