Plot or Characters . . . Who’s Running the Show?

Presented by: William Bernhardt

Story momentum depends on the relationship between plot and character. William Bernhardt examines how characters drive action, how plot pressures shape decision making, and why conflict sits at the center of both. This session breaks down the three classic types of conflict and shows how balancing them creates stories that feel purposeful and alive.

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