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5 Worst Ways to Start a Story (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:February 3, 2022
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Learn how NOT to start your story or novel. https://youtu.be/JmNAvXqHMkk

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10 Pieces of BAD Writing Advice to Avoid

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  • Post published:January 27, 2022
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How to Prevent WRITER’S BLOCK by Tracking Your Novel’s Progress (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:January 20, 2022
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Stuck with writer's block? Break free with this 4-step method that boosts creativity and keeps you in control of your story. https://youtu.be/orh8dsJf6Bg

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3 Problems with Save the Cat (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:January 6, 2022
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Save the Cat is a popular and helpful writing guide, but it's not perfect. Today I discuss 3 problems with its famous Beat Sheet and how to fix them. https://youtu.be/vSnAzGKmlwE

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How to Stop Procrastinating in 5 Seconds

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  • Post published:December 30, 2021
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Stop procrastinating with this simple daily technique that takes 5 seconds and saves you hours of time. https://youtu.be/AO8Tdj8Z-KE

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Writing Setups & Payoffs (And Free Audiobook Giveaway!)

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  • Post published:December 23, 2021
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Setups and Payoffs are critical to storytelling. Learn how to use them--with examples from Die Hard. https://youtu.be/iQHAd660BhE

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Choosing the Best CHAPTER LENGTH for Your Novel (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:December 16, 2021
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How long should your chapters be? Find out in this video--with examples from popular novels like The Hunger Games, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, and more! https://youtu.be/gSbkCFkJw7s

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How to Balance Drama & Humor | Jaws

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  • Post published:December 9, 2021
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Jaws remains a classic for many reasons, including the way it balances action, drama, and humor. Learn how Steven Spielberg pulled it off. https://youtu.be/cfM_pTxF9Dg

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How to Use PASSIVE VOICE Like a Pro (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:December 2, 2021
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Many writers either struggle with Passive Voice or overuse it. Learn how to master Passive Voice in this video. https://youtu.be/w7dQW53Lgis

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How to Fix a Bad Ending | Rocky IV vs. Rocky IV Director’s Cut

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  • Post published:November 18, 2021
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Rocky IV had a clumsy ending, but the Director's Cut made three simple-yet-critical improvements. Find out what these changes are and how to apply them to your own writing. https://youtu.be/Fv9eYjcVTbU

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