“In each scene, the writer sets up a situation, which brings a conflict...” — Darin Strauss Quote

“In each scene, the writer sets up a situation, which brings a conflict as well as either a small victory or a loss at the close of that particular scene.”

“What's Denver's feel? I know there're mountains, and people in western hats, but I never got a good sense of the city.”

“The main thing is to think strategically about what will engage your readers. Trust me when I tell you that few people are eager to read a story whose opening lines sound like a dissertation on giant bugs.”

“I am sort of drawn toward places in the world where there is struggle and conflict.”

“I was born in 1962, and it seems that throughout my entire life the world has demanded peace but maintained conflict.”

“It's unresolved conflict in my life that I have a lovely family and a risky job.”