Creating and Resolving Conflict in Fiction (Four Dimensional Characterisation Series) [Kindle Edition]

Cate Russell-Cole (Author)

Book Description

"Creating and Resolving Conflict in Fiction" dissects conflict into its component parts and helps you generate conflict plot-lines and themes, which will add richness and realism to your work. The principles apply to any genre of fiction, or character relationship. It will assist you in creating personality traits and behaviour patterns which make your characters realistic, unique and believable.

Topics covered include:

• A Word of Encouragement for Writers
• The Most Important Thing About Conflict
• How to Fuel Conflicts and Misunderstandings
• What Character Traits Go With What Type of Person?
• Human Behaviour Is All About Patterns
• Using Power Dynamics
• Not Too Easy To Swallow: Avoiding Nauseating Resolutions
• Making or Breaking Character Relationships
• Secrecy and the Death of Trust
• When Do Good Guys Morph Into Foes?

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

Earlier this year was watching a series on the Biography Channel which was about the Secret Lives of Women. After watching several episodes, an odd thing happened. I began to see power dynamics at work everywhere around me! It was like a was surrounded by people constantly trying to get ahead... and not necessarily in the sweetest ways. Perhaps watching some the the people featured on the show, is what made me aware? I have a formal background in counselling, so when watching these shows, if I am intrigued by someone's lifestyle or point of view, I do start to analyse what could be happening with them. 


In the process, I realised that understanding "unusual" behaviours and how relationships wear thin, or break down is an asset for any writer, of any genre. I started to write about power. That writing is contained within this book.


My aim is to give writers an insight into simple psychology that can be used to build characters and plot lines. It's an easy, non technical read! This book focusses on conflict in any kind of relationship: how you can create it, build it, then resolve it throughout any plot line, regardless of the characters or genre.

About the Author

Cate Russell-Cole, is an experienced creativity teacher and author. She has been published in many local and Internet e-zines, magazines and newspapers; and has researched, written and taught her own courses since 1990. 

You can read Cate's full portfolio, download her writing freebies and order her courses at Artios Communications: virtual-desk.com.au/artios.html

Her blog for writers is: CommuniCATE Resources for Writers: cateartios.wordpress.com/  Posts on writing skills, events and other resources are published several times a week.

Product Details

• File Size: 190 KB
• Print Length: 37 pages
• Publisher: Cate Russell-Cole: Artios Communications, Brisbane, Australia (May 21, 2012)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B00856U6IC
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #294,933 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars A good start January 6, 2013

By A. Ashley

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

An overview of conflict and resolving. Lacking are references to good and bad examples. I was left wanting much more.

More About the Author

Cate Russell-Cole is a fully qualified Social Worker, Adult Trainer and editor; with an understanding of both the psychology and technical aspects of writing and creativity. She has been researching, writing and teaching her own courses since 1990, and is a successful feature article and book Author.

She currently writes and coaches online. Cate's creativity and writing coaching has attracted thriving online communities, which Cate maintains frequently to provide both how-to resources and writer support.

In addition to working online, Cate also teaches locally through both the Local Government and private training providers. Her most successful course to date is "Write Your Life Story." http://www.facebook.com/pages/Write-Your-Life-Story/173393852705651


Books Cate has authored include:

- Avoiding Back Pain: A Simple Guide
- Write Your Life Story
- Unleashing Your Creative Spirit
- Prayer Journal Workshop
- Creating and Resolving Conflict in Fiction (Four - Dimensional Characterisation Series)
- Building Emotionally Realistic Characters (Four Dimensional Characterisation Series) 2013 Release
- Phoenix Rising: Conquering the Stresses of the Writer's Life
- Maintaining Your Independence, A Course For Seniors
- Person To Person: A Layman's Course in Communication Skills

For more information, including work portfolios, free downloads for writers and samples of the courses, please visit her web site: http://www.virtual-desk.com.au/artios.html