We all love our fair share of drama and tension in our stories, and sometimes arguments and fights between characters are a part of that. Not always will they see eye to eye; sometimes their beliefs are too different from each other, and sometimes disagreements can be used to drive the plot further. Sometimes a good argument is needed.

But what should you consider when writing a conflict between two characters? How can you make the arguments believable? Here is a short guide to convincing arguments between your characters:

If you think about the last book you read or the last TV show you watched, the possibility is high that the protagonist could have been a “difficult man“ or “difficult woman“ with morals that do not match yours or behavior that you would normally condemn. But how did the author manage to still write them in such a way that you continued to read the book or watch the TV show? What methods can you use yourself when you write about a protagonist who engages in activities that do not follow the morals of your audience or yourself?

The world-building process can be some of the most exciting and interesting parts of your planning phase, but it can also get overwhelming quite quickly. With so many options to think about how do you know when to stop? Yes, you do want a well-thought-out world that makes sense to your readers, and you need some details for this, but when are you doing too much world-building? This post is here to help you think about your world-building process before you start, so that you will not get into these problems later on.