Section 8 of 13

Conflict & Stakes

What stands in the way, and what's at stake.

The trouble at the heart of it, in your own words

Prefer prompts? Open the guided questions

What does each main character want?

What prevents them from getting it?

How do their goals support each other?

How do their goals collide?

What keeps bringing them together?

What repeatedly creates tension?

The argument they keep having in different costumes.

What is each of them afraid will happen?

What is at risk emotionally?

What is at risk practically?

Jobs, homes, custody, reputations, friendships, the family business.

What gets harder as the story goes on?

What choices raise the stakes?

What must each character learn or face?

What problem can't be solved unless someone changes?

What could permanently damage the relationship?

What makes this relationship worth fighting for?