: Re: Clear steps for developing a powerful inner conflict This question is similar to this one. However, it is different based on what I am looking for. I know what inner conflict is, and I know

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First, Imagine you are experiencing the same conflict as your character.

Next, imagine that your mortal enemy (seriously, think of somebody you really dislike) wants to go with Option 1, which would naturally make you want to take up Option 2. The beauty of this is that you are not your character and thus do not have an opinion or a preference either way; but by bringing somebody who you genuinly despise/hate/dislike/want to kill into the matter with a strong opinion of their own, tends to instantly make you want to take the opposite side and should open your mind to a line of thinking that you may otherwise not have explored.

Now play out the argument that would take place between yourself and your foe. Actually write down everything that you think would be said, be it offensive, expletive, sensible or otherwise.

Then all that remains is for you to tidy it up and apply it to your character and you should have (at least the basis for) a good internal conflict.

Finally, in order to also develop the character's desire for Option 1, merely write about Option 1 from your enemy's perspective and there you have it!

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