March Meeting: Laurel Thomas | The Art of Conflict

Why do we need conflict? Can’t we all just get along and be happy? The truth is every good story needs conflict. Building appropriate conflict that presses against a character’s desires and goals is key to a story that engages your readers all the way to the end.

A writer’s coach and novelist, Laurel Thomas loves crafting stories about ordinary characters who rise against impossible odds to accomplish the extraordinary. She’s written for inspirational magazines, ghosted nonfiction, and currently enjoys her favorite role as storyteller. Three of her novels, River’s Call, When Stars Brush Earth, and Stones of Promise have won numerous awards. Her Name Is Gatekeeper just released December 2025! Through Write Your Heart Out! she teaches and supports emerging novelists with one-on-one coaching, a bimonthly round table, and small group intensives. Find out more and contact Laurel at writewithlaurel.com.

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