Types of Conflicts
Conflict is a force against your main character. It can be external as well as internal. Conflicts add tension to your story. Also, conflicts are a crucial part of a story so you definitely want to get that right!
There are total six types of conflicts which include internal and external conflicts. Here is a little about each of the six conflicts.
Character vs Self
This is more of an internal conflict. If this is in your story it means that character is having conflicted thoughts. Or having a mental health struggles. There is conflict in the character from within. It could be trauma from their past experiences or the struggling to take the 'right' decision.
Character vs Character
This is obviously an external conflict. This is also an extremely common conflict. This mean the addition of an antagonist and a villain. It can be straight up a fist fight or an argument.
Character vs Nature
Again an external conflict. Also, pretty self explanatory. This means that the character is against the weather, climate, geographic problems. The wilderness and storms and stuff like that come under this category.
Character vs Supernatural
This external conflict is a important one for Fantasy writer. In this case, the character js up against some kind of supernatural force. This can create a major unequal playing field for your character. Ghosts, gods, monsters, wizards, vampires etc. are great as a force against the main character.
Character vs Technology
In this the character is up against some kind of invention. A new, gone wrong or maybe right but dangerous invention. Robots, chemicals, internet etc. may play a huge part in this type of conflict.
Character vs Society
This conflicts takes place when the character is put in a tight spot and against the government or a culture. Your character may have broken the traditions or done something wrong or just trying fight for the right. It can be for their morals, happiness, freedom, some kind of desire, power etc.












