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How to develop conflict effectively in a short story?

2024-10-14 20:31
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To develop conflict in a short story, consider using a mystery or a secret that needs to be uncovered. This can create tension and conflict as the characters try to solve it. You could also have a limited resource that multiple characters are vying for. For example, only one promotion is available at work, and several characters are competing for it.

How Am I Still Alive?

How Am I Still Alive?

Spiritual Qi Resurgence, Gods descending? Continuous disasters, all living beings suffering? What does it have to do with me? I'm just a patient with an incurable disease, who's been given up on treatment and has a countdown to death. Embarking on the path of exorcising demons and annihilating immortals with my crippled body is not for the sake of protecting my family and country, but because the hazardous duty pay is too tempting, especially the compensation... "This Evil Gods profession system is cursed, even if there's smooth progress in the early stages, the practitioners will eventually commit suicide..." "Give me a set." "This Demon Sword poisons its user and has already taken ninety-nine lives..." "Give me two, and also that man-eating demonic helmet, soul-devouring blood claws, get me a set." "This Magic Potion is harmful to heaven and earth..." "Enough talk, I'll take them all!" However, the problem is, why am I still alive after taking on all these high-risk missions, stepping on every risk, and doing every deadly task? 【Congratulations, congratulations! Ranked first among the Top Ten Heroes Who Moved the World...】 "...Heavens, wasn't the average life expectancy in this line of work three and a half years? I've been here for one cycle of three years after another, I'm almost an S-level hunter, the first of the top ten heroes! Why am I still alive? I just want to make an honor sacrifice, scam some compensation! Is that so hard?!"
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The Little Ancestor Teaches You How To Live

The Little Ancestor Teaches You How To Live

The ancient Divine Beast Susu descended to endure trials and became the youngest daughter of the Qin Family, who were nearing eighty years old; young in age but high in seniority, even the men in their twenties had to call her auntie. Susu was also the only girl in three generations of the Qin Family, cherished by her parents, doted on by her brothers, and her nephews would fight over holding their auntie and protecting her. Protect her? Susu said she didn't need it, for she was a mighty and ferocious Divine Beast! With her around, no one would dare to bully the Qin Family members! Those who bullied her family got sent flying; those who coveted their fortune got sent flying; those who tried to kidnap her got sent flying. The kidnappers who captured Susu were frightened by her and willingly handed over their cell phones for her to call the police. "How do I unlock the cell phone?" Susu asked. "It requires fingerprint unlocking, you can use my finger," explained the kidnapper. "How do I use your finger? Chop it off?" Susu asked again. "No! No need to chop, it can be used while still attached to my hand!" the kidnapper wailed. Chop off a finger! What kind of thought process was that? Way too scary! Ever since the lucky-buff-carrying Susu had come to their home, the family's luck had improved, their business prospered more each day, and the previously naughty young masters had become much better behaved, truly a little lucky star. It was just that boy from the neighbor's house, who kept thinking about kidnapping Little Susu, causing the Qin Family men quite a bit of concern. Maybe they should just break his leg again?
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How to effectively develop conflict in a short story?

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2024-10-01 15:24

Well, start by creating characters with opposing goals or desires. That's a great way to kick off the conflict.

How to introduce conflict in a short story effectively?

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2024-10-07 21:37

You can start by creating opposing goals or desires for your characters. Maybe one wants something the other is against. That's a simple way to bring in conflict.

How to create conflict in a short story effectively?

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2024-10-07 08:44

Start by establishing characters with opposing goals or desires. That's a basic way to get the conflict going.

How to write conflict in a short story effectively?

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2024-10-06 18:14

The key to writing conflict in a short story is to make it sharp and focused. You could have a character facing internal conflict like self-doubt or external conflict like a natural disaster. Build up the tension gradually and resolve it in a satisfying way.

How can conflict be effectively presented in a short story?

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2024-11-18 01:43

One way is through character vs. character. For example, two friends may have a disagreement over a shared goal. Maybe one wants to take a risk to achieve it while the other is more cautious. This creates an immediate conflict that can drive the story forward.

How to develop the setting in a short story effectively?

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2024-10-14 18:01

Well, start by imagining a vivid place. Think about details like the time of day, the weather, and the layout. This helps set the mood.

How to develop characters in a short story effectively?

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2024-10-14 08:11

Well, start by giving them distinct personalities and motivations. Make them relatable to readers.

How to develop a character effectively for a short story?

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2024-10-14 03:23

Start by giving your character a clear goal or desire. That'll drive their actions and make them more interesting.

How to develop your short story effectively?

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2024-10-13 19:43

Read a lot of short stories to understand different structures and styles. Then start with a clear idea or theme for your story.

How to develop characters effectively in a short story?

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2024-10-09 12:17

You should make the characters have unique personalities and flaws. Also, show their growth and change throughout the story. For example, a character might start out shy but become more confident as the story progresses.

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