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Fiction Writing Hacks: Mastering Conflict @ Skillshare

In this easily digestible 21-minute class, we’ll talk about what conflict is and why it’s essential to your story, and I’ll give you some examples and resources to hook your readers and keep them engrossed with the creative use of conflict.

You’ll learn:

  • What conflict is in story terms
  • The purpose of conflict
  • How to choose your conflict
  • Types of conflict
  • Common sources of conflict
  • How to use tropes to mine for conflict
  • How to balance the amount of conflict in your story

And you’ll get a little practice with the class project.

If you’re not a member already, you can get two months of Skillshare Premium for free by using my affiliate link: https://skl.sh/2SLgFum. Using the link does not cost you anything, but the referral does add a little extra to the amount I receive for teaching the class. The two-month trial will give you plenty of time to take my class and sample many others on the platform to see if Skillshare is right for you. And if you like the class, please leave a review so others can find it more easily! Thanks!


Getting Started Writing Short Stories @ Skillshare

In this class for beginning and experienced writers, I cover the basics of how you can get started as a short story writer and give you an overview of the entire process from how to find ideas to what to do with your story once it is finished.

You’ll learn:

  • What a short story is and how to distinguish it from other works of fiction
  • Why you should write a short story
  • Where to get started and where to find ideas
  • How to outline your story using well-tested story structures and proven techniques
  • Tips for pounding out your first draft
  • Tips for polishing your story once it’s written
  • And finally, what to do with your story once it is finished

This class is offered on Skillshare. Skillshare is a subscription-based learning community for creatives, and if you are a member, you can watch this class for free as part of your membership.

If you’re not a member already, you can get two months of Skillshare Premium for free by using my affiliate link: https://skl.sh/2HbhkxG. Using the link does not cost you anything, but the referral does add a little extra to the amount I receive for teaching the class. The two-month trial will give you plenty of time to take my class and sample many others on the platform to see if Skillshare is right for you. And if you like the class, please leave a review so others can find it more easily! Thanks!


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