In storytelling, there is external and internal conflict.
External conflict consists of the struggle between a character and an outside force, whether that be a person or some element of nature, society, or technology. Every story has a bit of external conflict, but those that are driven by it are known as plot-driven stories.
Internal conflict, on the other hand, occurs within a character. The character may struggle to stay true to their morals or beliefs in the face of pressure or temptation, or they may struggle to overcome some false belief, a “lie” they tell themselves that holds them back from living the very best version of their life.
It’s this second type of internal conflict, the struggle between a character and their Lie, that we’re going to break down today! See More . . .
