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There is a reason the ancient Greeks wrote entire trilogies about the House of Atreus. There is a reason Succession dominated awards season, August: Osage County sold out on Broadway, and The Sopranos changed television forever. It’s not about the boardrooms, the Oklahoma plains, or the mobsters. It is about the dinner table. The audience begins to think, "They seem nice
When you sit down to write, focus on the tangible details. What is the heirloom they are fighting over? What is the smell in the kitchen that triggers the memory? What is the nickname that only the mother uses that makes the protagonist want to scream?
So, set the table. Turn off the phones. And let the argument begin. Author’s Note: If you are currently writing a family drama, remember that the best conflict comes from a place of love. The opposite of love isn't hate; it's indifference. If your characters are fighting, it means they still care. The moment they stop fighting is the moment the family is truly dead.