An antagonist is a source of opposition to a story's central character. For a writing exercise, you do not need a dramatic speech or an elaborate history. Start with two characters who want incompatible outcomes in one scene. Give both characters a concrete goal Write one sentence for what each character wants before the scene ends. For example, one wants a meeting to proceed and the other wants it postponed. This is an invented exercise, not a scene from a published book. The disagreement gi...

Build a Fictional Conflict With Two Incompatible Goals

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