The other evening another writer and I were discussing internal versus external conflict and the evolution of conflict throughout a book. I thought I’d share my take on discerning internal versus external: If resolving the conflict doesn’t result in an irrevocable emotional change, you have external conflict. It’s simplified and the digest version, but I think this is one of the most difficult concepts for many beginning, and sometimes veteran, writers to wrap their head around.
On a totally different note, a Scarlet Tanager visited my garden pond yesterday! He was stunning and I haven’t seen him since, but I’m glad he stopped by.
Okay, so I’m off to work on finishing this chapter today.
Jen
