The article outlines the seven major story conflicts essential for narrative development: Man vs. Man, Man vs. Society, Man vs. Nature, Man vs. Fate, Man vs. Self, Man vs. Supernatural, and Man vs. Technology. Each type serves specific thematic purposes and enhances character arcs, often combining multiple conflicts for depth in storytelling.
Design Story Conflicts: Man vs. Society:
Man vs. Society Welcome back to our 7-part series on Story Conflict—the narrative force that drives tension, reveals theme, and transforms characters. Today we’re focusing on a high-stakes conflict that questions the rules of the world: In this conflict, the protagonist challenges a system, belief, law, or cultural norm. They might fight against injustice, inequality,…
Design Story Conflicts: Man vs. Man
This series on the 7 Types of Story Conflict begins with Man vs. Man, highlighting how it drives plot and character development. This conflict is personal, revealing a protagonist's internal flaws through their confrontation with another character. Examples include "The Hunger Games" and "Breaking Bad." The next topic will focus on Man vs. Society.
Design through Story Conflict Type
The post discusses the importance of defining the main conflict in a story, highlighting seven types: Man vs. Man, Society, Nature, Self, Technology, Supernatural, and Fate. Each conflict type impacts character development and thematic questions. The author invites readers to explore these conflicts in-depth over seven weeks. Happy writing!
Design Story through Minor Conflict
What is Story Conflict? Story = conflict → crisis → resolution. And now that your character and setting are in place, it’s time to ignite the tension. Start small. Open Your Story Conflict: What does my character want right now? Who or what’s stopping them? That’s your opening conflict. It should be personal, even trivial,…
Story Structure Studio: Device and Design... 