How to Intensify Conflict & Deepen Characters—The Wound
When I write, I feel compelled to pick at scabs–to explore the threads that bind us to our past–in all of its messy, warped, co-dependent horror. The wounds, both large and small, that we continue to rub raw. Maybe that is why I love this post SO MUCH!
Originally posted on Kristen Lamb's Blog:
Hmmm, what’s the story behind THIS?
There are all kinds of arguments about which area of craft is the most important for creating great fiction. Plot? Character? Voice? Theme? My opinion. They’re all organs in one body. Our brains will still work if our lungs have bronchitis, but maybe not at an optimal level. Similarly, there are people with brain injuries who have a strong heart. A body can “live” without everything operating in concert, and so can any story.
It’s ideal to hone our skills in all areas, and our goal is to be skilled at all of them. Can we be equally skilled? That’s another debate for another post.
I will say that plot (skeleton/brain) is very important. Our characters (heart) are only as strong as the crucible. Ultimately, all stories are about people. We might not recall every detail of a plot, but we DO remember characters…
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