Resources to help you create and escalate the CONFLICT in your screenplay.
Awesome Articles
We’ve done the long, hard research work for you; sifted through reams of internet copy; watched scores of video hours. This is a handpicked selection of resources to get you started. *These resources are from our esteemed colleagues’ websites. They open in a new window. Enjoy!
The Secret of Writing Great Conflict in Scenes
One of our favorite blogs on screenwriting, seeBang2Write Lucy V. Hay’s take on Conflict The Secret of Writing Great Conflict in Scenes – 3 Examples
3 Ways to Use Conflict to Amp Up Your Script
An excellent overview from screenwriter Evan Littman for No Film School: 3 Ways to Use Conflict to Amp Up Your Script
Screenplay Writing Part 6 - Conflicts & Obstacles
Wendy Kram is an exceptional teacher. Here’s her piece in ScriptMag on conflict. Great Screenplay Writing Part 6 – Conflicts & Obstacles – Wendy Kram, ScriptMag
The Different Types of External Conflict & 10 Great External Conflict Examples
Industrial Scripts (author uncredited) goes deep into the world of conflict in their article: The Different Types of External Conflict & 10 Great External Conflict Examples
8 Types of Conflict that will Improve Your Story
You may know Olivia Brennon from her Facebook Group, Into the Script. Read her ideas on: 8 Types of Conflict that will Improve Your Story Conflict Examples
Vital Videos
How to Create Story Conflict
Check out Tyler Mowery’s thorough explanation of How to Create Story Conflict (21 minutes)
What Screenwriters Get Wrong About Meaningful Conflict
Spend 15 valuable minutes with Erik Bork’s take on What Screenwriters Get Wrong About Meaningful Conflict
Writing For Emotional Impact
If you want a proper lecture, watch this Film Courage interview with Karl Iglesias, Writing For Emotional Impact (1.5 hours)
6 Types of Story Conflict Every Screenwriter Should Know
For a quick overview of conflict in film scripts, watch this short with Jay Carver: 6 Types of Story Conflict Every Screenwriter Should Know (8.5 minutes)