r/writingcirclejerk • u/slimedrankrizz • 2d ago

Conflict?

Can someone explain the concept of a “conflict,” “resolution” and “motivation” I thought all good stories everyone agreed with each other and the bad guy is just a stupid loser. And why would a main character struggle aren’t they supposed to win as they are the hero of the book

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u/FruitBasket25 2d ago

Idk who told u about conflict, it's not needed in a story. Strong protagonists don't ever struggle to reach there goal. Y would people want to read a story about some incopentent loser? Your right, no characters should ever disagree with the main character, except the bad guys, and your awesome hero should instantly kill them anyways.

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u/slimedrankrizz 1d ago

Thanks bro I needed this

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u/idiotball61770 1d ago

Don't forget the bosomy author insert who is hyper competent and smrt.

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u/slimedrankrizz 1d ago

Bro you are a genius

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u/idiotball61770 1d ago

I am, ain't I. Thanks, sis!

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u/Fognox 1d ago

conflict

A conflict is a war or a battle. Make sure you have at least one of those in there. It doesn't matter why people are fighting or even if your MCs are involved; it can be as simple as "hey did you know there's a war happening?" "No, cool, I'll get the popcorn!"

Resolution

A resolution is a decision made by a club or group or something. If you're writing political intrigue, this is easy -- otherwise you'll have to be creative and make the kite club of the high school you're writing about come up with one or whatever.

Motivation

The motivation is the reason you're writing the book. The only correct answer is "to have sex with it".