# The Truth About Why Your Story Needs More Conflict

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Podcast: [StoryRay Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/storyray-podcast-7103059)
Published: 2026-01-08T21:39:25+00:00
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## Resource

One of the most common story notes writers hear is:“Your story needs more conflict.”But what does that actually mean?In this video, I break down why treating conflict as something you can simply add to a story, like salt and pepper seasoning, often leads to dramatically inert stories. Conflict isn’t an ingredient you sprinkle in after the fact. In dramatic writing, conflict is the engine. It has to be baked into the story’s core premise from the very beginning.We’ll talk about:Why “add more conflict” is usually a misleading noteThe difference between dramatic writing and writing that’s merely enjoyable to read.Why many modern movies and shows feel busy but empty.If you’ve ever been told your script “needs more conflict,” this video can help you understand what that note is really pointing to, how to fix the problem at the root instead of patching it on the surface.If you’d like help identifying or strengthening your story’s core conflict before writing an entire script, or fixing a script that that needs more conflict? Sign up for a story consult at https://storyray.com

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