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Writing Short Fiction: Building Realistic Conflict Between Two Characters Who Get Along

When writing short fiction, one of the first critical steps is choosing your idea. Building a realistic conflict comes next.

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DA Rasmussen
Aug 09, 2024
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When writing short fiction, one of the first critical steps is choosing your idea. Building a realistic conflict comes next.

Writing Short Fiction: Building Realistic Conflict Between Two Characters Who Get Along When writing short fiction, one of the first critical steps is choosing your idea. Building a realistic conflict comes next.
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