Finding the Source of Conflict in Your Objective Story Throughline

Mastering Conflict in Storytelling with Building Subtxt

In this episode of Building Subtxt, host Jim Hull discusses the importance of identifying sources of conflict within the Objective Story Throughline using examples from films like Minari, Ford vs. Ferrari, The Worst Person in the World, and Anatomy of a Fall.

Jim explains how understanding the four general areas of conflict - Universe, Physics, Psychology, and Mind - can significantly enhance storytelling by planning how conflicts evolve or resolve across a narrative.

Jim then dives into these concepts, differentiating between external (Universe and Physics) and internal (Psychology and Mind) conflicts. The episode emphasizes the need for storytellers to pinpoint the true source of conflict to ensure their story remains engaging and coherent.

00:00 Introduction to Building Subtxt and the Importance of Conflict
00:10 Exploring the Four Throughlines of Storytelling
01:31 Diving Deep into the Four Areas of Conflict
04:49 Real-World Examples of Each Conflict Domain
09:16 Identifying and Resolving Sources of Conflict
11:39 Conclusion and Teaser for Future Content

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