Mastering conflict is the simplest way to help focus your story and ensure it has a satisfying end.
What you'll learn
There is no Story without Conflict: this course will teach you how and why.
Of all the Story Elements, Conflict is the simplest and fastest to learn.
Learn About the 9 Types of Conflict. Not 8, not 10, but 9.
Create satisfying endings to your Story: unsatisfying endings did not resolve the Central Story Conflict
Focus and hone your Story through Conflict: Novel, Screenplay, Non-Fiction book .
Learn how, when and why to use Outer vs. Inner Conflict, depending on the type of scene.
Learn all about Conflict Resolution.
And so much more!
Requirements
You must be serious about writing and taking the time to write.
Though not designed for short script writers and TV commercial writers, knowing about the 9 Types of Conflict an
You need a pen and paper, or somewhere to write.
For the busy ones, set aside 15 to 25 minutes per day to cover each lesson.
Have read books or watched films ... or be ready to read or watch: this is a workshop on Story Craft.
To make the most of your writing career, be willing to get some of the suggested books on writing. NOTE: The instructor does not have any commercial benefit or kick-back from any of the books listed.
Description
There are three elements without which there is no Story:1) Characters,2) Setting,3) Conflict.Of the three, Conflict is the easiest to master. Yet confusion and contradictory information abounds making it difficult to understand the role of Conflict in Story.This course will show you how to look at Conflict in a way that is easy to understand. "High Concept" is a publishing and film industry term that means a concept that is easy to grasp, that deals with a breakout idea and archetypical stakes. In short, the term "High Concept" means "simple concept." The moment you hear the central idea of each type of conflict, it will immediately ring the bell of recognition and you can put it into practice right away.I have given this course at various international writer's conferences, including ThrillerFest—a premier thriller enthusiasts' Conference in New York organized by the International Thriller Writers—as well as universities as part of my 24-hours course on the Anatomy of Story.WRITING HIGH CONCEPT CONFLICT includes a Workbook and other Resources to guide you along the way—like a Master Story Conflict Cheat Sheet that you can use for each of your WIPs—and help you analyze other stories—books and films—to see how others have done it, or failed to do. Lessons include a Summary at the end and Actions for Today that you can refer to conveniently as many times as you wish with your unlimited time subscription.WRITING HIGH CONCEPT CONFLICT also includes a section dedicated to Conflict Resolution, which is critical for ending stories in a satisfying way, plus a Bonus Lesson to give you an extra edge.If you take about 15 to 20 minutes a day—which includes your practice sessions recommended after each Lesson—you will be able to finish this course in two weeks.I have striven to give you the essence of what I've learned over decades and wished I'd known when I started writing. And I know, having given this course to professional authors, that Writing High Concept Conflict is unique.
Overview
Section 1: Introduction
Lecture 1 Introduction
Lecture 2 Self-Assessment
Lecture 3 The 9 Types of Conflict
Section 2: THE 9 TYPES OF CONFLICT
Lecture 4 LESSON 1: BELONG OR WIN = Character vs. Self Physical Conflict.
Lecture 5 LESSON 2: TRAPPED WITH A KILLER = Character vs. Character Physical Conflict
Lecture 6 LESSON 3: FISH OUT OF WATER = Character vs. World/Life Physical Conflict
Lecture 7 LESSON 4: MIND MY BUSINESS = Character vs. Self Mental Conflict
Lecture 8 LESSON 5: DUNIT = Character vs. Character Mental Conflict
Lecture 9 LESSON 9: WORLD OF STUPID = Character vs. World/Life Mental Conflict
Lecture 10 LESSON 10: IN SEARCH OF MY HEART = Character vs. Self Emotional Conflict
Lecture 11 LESSON 11: TWO HATE AND LOVE = Character vs. Character Emotional Conflict
Lecture 12 LESSON 12: RULES OF HEARTBREAKING CHANGE = Character vs. Life Emotional Conflict
Lecture 13 LESSON 13: REVIEW ALL 9 TYPES AND THEIR MEANING
Section 3: CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Lecture 14 LESSON 29: Conflict Resolution through Destruction
Lecture 15 LESSON 30: Conflict Resolution through Alternation
Lecture 16 LESSON 31: Conflict Resolution through Reckoning
Section 4: FINAL WORDS
Lecture 17 How Understanding Conflict can help you in your stories and your life
Section 5: EXTRA
Lecture 18 ADDITIONAL CONTENT
Writers who are just starting of, and professional writers alike.,Editors and literary agents who want to hone their Story Analysis skills.
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