Thesaurus of Conflicts. A Guide for Writers and Screenwriters

Conflict is the engine of any story. But how to come up with an original and gripping confrontation that reveals the character of the hero and keeps the reader on edge until the last page? The "Thesaurus of Conflicts" is a unique guide for writers and screenwriters that will help create truly deep and multifaceted plots. Writing craft experts Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi analyzed hundreds of stories and compiled a comprehensive reference where you can find more than a hundred ready-made conflict scenarios—from interpersonal clashes to moral dilemmas and internal contradictions. The right conflict will create tension and raise the stakes, challenge characters on their journey of development, and make the audience empathize with them until the very end.