Conflict Q&A 2 - Why Conflict?

So why have conflict at all?


You are writing a romance. Surely it's more romantic when a couple take one look at each other, fall head over heels in love . . . and live happily ever after?



While a lack of conflict might be a nice goal in life, unfortunately it's very bad for a story.

Without sufficient conflict there is no story at all, simply a long drawn-out visit with some nice people


It's all about the EMOTIONAL JOURNEY

Your characters begin with flaws or wounds or beliefs that prevent them f...