Periagoge
Scenario

When editorial demands conflict with character truth

My editor wants me to add more conflict to every scene but my characters are not dramatic people and forcing them into constant tension feels dishonest

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The commercial imperative for heightened drama can violate the internal logic of quieter human realities.

Your guide for this
Mura
Mura works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Fiction and storytelling — craft fundamentals?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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