Concept

Conflict

You might say: obstacles

The obstacles between the character and her goal. Voss’s guard blocks the stairs.

What it does

Makes the reader doubt the outcome.

Ask

What stands in her way, and does it get harder?

Trouble

She reaches her goal without a fight.

What to look for

1. An obstacle between character and goal
2. A guard blocking the stairs

Sources

1. Randy Ingermanson, “Writing The Perfect Scene”, Large-Scale Structure of a Scene; Motivation-Reaction UnitsA Scene has the following three-part pattern: Goal Conflict Disaster

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