Conflict is arguably the most important literary element in any story, for it is what drives the narrative.

What many don’t realize is that conflict is not always with another character.

Conflict can be internal or external and is often categorized as six types:

  1. Character vs. Self
  2. Character vs. Character
  3. Character vs. Nature
  4. Character vs. Society
  5. Character vs. Supernatural
  6. Character vs. Technology

Example: In my book Oh Deer! my main character faces two different types of conflict: the external conflict against nature and the internal conflict of whether to intervene or allow nature to run its course.

What is your favorite type of conflict to read/write?

For you authors out there, what type of conflict will we find in your stories?