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5 Horror Tropes I Love

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Post published:October 1, 2020
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https://youtu.be/qWp3er2Ro5w Horror may have its share of tired cliches, but here are five chilling tropes that I love.

How to Make Your Writing Less Wordy (6 Easy Tips)

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Post published:September 23, 2020
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Cut down wordy sentences and phrases with these easy tips.

How to Write Time Travel Stories

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Post published:September 17, 2020
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Learn how to send your characters to the past, future, present, and more! Get my short story "Ten-Year Photo" in Of God and Globes 2: https://amzn.to/3iATpcE https://youtu.be/sa9-tx4waio

7 Effective Ways to Start a Chapter (Fiction Writing Advice)

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Post published:September 10, 2020
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Learn how to start your novel's chapters with energy and intrigue. https://youtu.be/rNZSDJFD4F0

Writing False Friends & False Enemies (Fiction Writing Advice)

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Post published:September 3, 2020
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Learn how to write characters that will surprise your audience…for better or worse. https://youtu.be/EtTkeeuOhcE

Why Your Story NEEDS Pinch Points

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Post published:August 27, 2020
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Having trouble writing the middle of your story? Try using Pinch Points. https://youtu.be/WOA7h-TaMUU

Casting Your Characters (Fiction Writing Advice)

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Post published:August 20, 2020
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Learn how to build an exciting cast that adds meaning to your story. https://youtu.be/2muKjnHedQw

The #1 Thing Every Scene Needs (Fiction Writing Advice)

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Post published:August 13, 2020
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Find out what separates a meaningful scene from one that should be cut. https://youtu.be/em0dvzsEDl0

7 Reasons Why We Write

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Post published:August 6, 2020
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Today I discuss why we do this "writing" thing and examine George Orwell's four motives for writing. https://youtu.be/M-aS2IIpzj8

How to Write INFO DUMPS Like a Pro

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Post published:July 30, 2020
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Learn how to best include backstory in your novels and stories--with examples from The Terminator (1984). https://youtu.be/rdHRx5hJhh8