How to Improve the Conflict in Your Story

fictionwritingtips:

If your story lacks conflict, there’s a good chance you won’t keep readers hooked. It’s almost impossible to go through a day without any conflict. For example, did you have trouble finding your keys? Could you find a parking spot at work or school? Did you forget to do some homework? This is all conflict, even if it’s nothing that will necessarily ruin your day.

All characters need or want something, so this will be the source of your conflict and tension in your story....