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January 14th, 2012

Judith Ashley

Simple Ways to Identify and Increase Character Conflict

Workshop: 1 1/2 Hours

Do you feel overwhelmed with character interviews; the idea of writing ten - twenty page biographies about each of your main characters?

Does your mind balk and your fingers freeze on the keyboard at the idea of writing a thirty page outline on the main turning points and main conflict(s) in your story?

Do you struggle to find ways to increase realistic internal and external conflict in your characters?

In this workshop, we will discuss the concept of ‘conflict’, learn five basic universal needs; develop ‘needs profiles’ for your main characters; and use these profiles to increase character conflict.

Presenter Biography

Judith Ashley, a pre-published author, is on the senior teaching faculty for The William Glasser Institute.  She presents workshops on Dr. Glasser’s concepts in the United States and Internationally.  She uses her thirty-plus years of experience using Dr. Glasser Five Basic Needs to support her writing life, develop her characters’ personalities, as well as create conflicts between them.  Judith has three completed manuscripts and is actively seeking publication.  Visit Judith at www.judithashleyromance.com

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