Why “Good” Worldbuilding Hurts Stories
“Good” worldbuilding doesn’t automatically make a story better. In fact, when worldbuilding isn’t connected to character, plot, and consequences, it can actually weaken the story. https://youtu.be/VyLKuXq8Gf8
Why Higher Stakes Don’t Fix Boring Stories
In this video, we break down the difference between danger and real stakes. We'll discuss why raising the stakes doesn’t automatically create tension and emotion in storytelling. https://youtu.be/ns5eWbA9uuE
Why Most Subplots Are Useless
Most subplots don’t fail because they’re poorly written. They fail because they don’t matter. In this video, we break down why so many subplots feel pointless, how they kill the…
Why Most Romantic Subplots Ruin Stories
Most romantic subplots don’t fail because of bad chemistry. They fail because of deeper issues with the plot structure, character choices, or story themes. In this video, we break down…