Hi

Conflict is central to storytelling.

But too often when I tell my coaching clients that one of their scenes needs more conflict, they think I mean "big" conflict.

Stuff like buildings exploding, dragons being slain, and lovers breaking up.

Conflict, drama, and tension, however, do not require life and death stakes to evoke emotional resonance with a reader.

In latest episode of The Writing Coach podcast, fresh from vacation, I discuss the kinds of everyday real-life conflicts you can draw on to generate drama, tension, and emotional resonance in your writing.

Listen to the episode or read the transcript here.

Your pal in writing, 

Kevin T. Johns, writing couch

P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are three ways that I can help you:

1. Story Plan Intensive is my FREE program to help you plan your novel in 30 days or less. (I've got some big news about this program coming shortly.)
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3. And if you ever want to get some 1:1 help, we can jump on the phone for a quick call, and brainstorm how to help you get your book on the page and into readers hands.