Conflicts. They’re Not Just for Characters.

Conflicts. They’re Not Just for Characters.

The current manuscript is supposed to be a Blackthorne, Inc. book, but instead of a Covert Ops field agent as the hero, Dante works in Security and Investigations. He’s sent on a mission, but isn’t sure whether he’s really the right man for the job.

As the author, it’s my job to create conflict for him. I normally use the “Why?” method.

Why is he being sent to Croatia? Why not a covert ops agent?

The former head of the company, Horace Blackthorne himse...