So, how can we navigate complex family relationships and mitigate the drama? Here are a few strategies:

Every family has a creation myth and a fall from grace. What is the event that nobody mentions? Start your story the day that event comes back to life.

10 Tips For Writing a Family Drama Novel * Character comes first. ... * Find your central question. ... * Look for the conflict. . Writer's Digest Unpacking Family Drama - The Jed Foundation