In this workshop, author Danielle Herzog explores how meaningful conflict drives compelling storytelling. Participants learn to identify internal and external conflicts, raise stakes, and build tension that keeps readers engaged. Through guided exercises, writers practice transforming character struggles into powerful narrative momentum. We’ll examine examples of effective conflict, discuss common pitfalls, and explore techniques for deepening emotional impact. By the end of the session, attendees will understand how to craft purposeful conflict that shapes character arcs, enriches plot, and strengthens overall story structure. This webinar will be recorded and will remain available to registered attendees for 30 days following the event.
How to Register
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About Danielle
Danielle Herzog works in education by day and is an author, freelance writer, speaker, mother, and member of a large Italian family by night. She grew up with cheek-pinching aunts, face-slapping uncles, and cousins named after The Godfather characters. She's the author of the picture book, What Are You, Lou? and the middle-grade novel, The Cassette Tape Secret. She’s published widely on parenting, style, books, education, and mental health in outlets including The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, and The Huffington Post.