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In our fictional stories, where emotions, ambitions, and fears collide, inner conflict takes center stage as one of the most important elements to inspire empathy for our characters. Characters who grapple with their own internal demons resonate deeply with readers, making conflict an indispensable element of storytelling.

We often send our characters on epic quests and high-octane adventures, exposing them to external challenges and adversities. However, it’s the internal battles that truly illuminate the depth and complexity of a character’s personality. If you haven’t taken time to consider your character’s crucial inner conflict, you’ll need to!

Inner conflict is the driving force behind character development, transforming them from mere words on a page into three-dimensional, relatable personas.