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Struggling to add depth to your romance stories? Dive into internal conflicts, where characters wrestle with their own emotions and fears, creating intense, relatable drama. Explore external conflicts that arise from outside forces, like societal pressures or personal rivalries, adding excitement and tension. Balancing these conflicts enriches your narrative, making your love story captivating and unforgettable. #WritingTips #RomanceWriters #Storytelling

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The six ways of categorising #conflicts in #fiction works pretty well and I saw no point in deviating from it; however, to help you along, I have also included three possible examples of each. This is by no means and exhaustive list and I have tried to keep it generalised, but I hope you find it useful. #amwriting #writetip #writingtip #stories #characters #authors #writers

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Conflict – the foundation of every novel bled onto the page. Without it, your book flatlines harder than the grim reaper. No self-respecting book doctor will even attempt to resuscitate it. And yet, you need to, because conflict is the god of novels. If you’ve been a good little girl, then conflict will dip its mighty hand into […]

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Conflict is at the center of any good story… Not only does it move your plot forward, but it also gives your characters something to fight against. This conflict doesn’t stop at massive wars and alien invasions either—your characters will face inner conflict as well. Sometimes called their inner struggle, sometimes their central problem, this internal conflict will shape every facet of their character arc.

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When writing an HEA love story, you need healthier romantic conflicts for your characters to face, or risk readers rightly rejecting their relationship. Luckily, there are ways to inject conflict into your fictional romance, without your lovers having to hurt each other. So, from the tension caused by opposing goals, to pacts or even curses, here are five better ways to create conflict between your romantic leads! 😘

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Need inspiration for your next fantasy romance novel? These 19 story prompts are packed with romantic tension, magical conflict, and soul-deep stakes—perfect for romantasy writers who want fresh ideas beyond the usual tropes.

🔗 Visit the blog for all 19 romantasy story prompts!

Need inspiration for your next fantasy romance novel? These 19 story prompts are packed with romantic tension, magical conflict, and soul-deep stakes—perfect for romantasy writers who want fresh ideas beyond the usual tropes. 🔗 Visit the blog for all 19 romantasy story prompts! #FantasyRomancePrompts #RomantasyWriting #FantasyPlotIdeas #WritingPrompts #StoryIdeasForWriters #RomantasyWriters #FantasyRomanceWIP #WritingInspiration #romantasy #fantasy #storyprompts #plotprompts…

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