Making nice with each other may be our goal in life, but when it comes to writing riveting stories and compelling characters, conflict is key. Whether external or internal, conflict is the cog that turns the wheels of a narrative and creates needed catharsis. What your characters say or do under pressure uncovers their natures and desires and reveals how they must change…  But how do you create conflict in a way that doesn’t feel contrived? In this half-day workshop, writers explore ways to create conflict that propels plot and deepens character. We’ll discuss internal and external forces working against the main character’s desires and how even the use of language, imagery and sense detail can raise the stakes and keep our readers transfixed.