Creating Conflict from Character and Setting

Writing Craft
2023
Featuring Angela Greenman, Rodney Walther, Venita Bonds

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Conflict becomes powerful when it grows naturally from character and setting. Angela Greenman, Rodney Walther, and Venita Bonds discuss how to create meaningful tension by tapping into relationships, environment, and the internal struggles that shape decisions. This session focuses on building conflict that feels organic, purposeful, and deeply connected to the emotional core of the story.

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