How To Write a Descent into Madness | THE SHINING
Learn how to drive your characters into madness and insanity--with examples from The Shining. https://youtu.be/XMHYZlp8B1g
How to Balance Drama & Humor | Jaws
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
How to Fix a Bad Ending | Rocky IV vs. Rocky IV Director’s Cut
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
How to Subvert Expectations MEANINGFULLY | Squid Game
Learn how to subvert audience expectations the right way. Examples from Squid Game, Game of Thrones, and Avengers Endgame. https://youtu.be/AEpUN4sPhYM
Bad Prologues vs Good Prologues (Writing Advice)
Learn what separates a bad prologue from a good one. Examples from Justice League, Indiana Jones, Goldfinger, Game of Thrones, and more! https://youtu.be/MpWSqtnNboo logu
Writing Battle Scenes in Six Easy Steps
Learn how to write strong and effective battle scenes. Examples from Avengers Endgame, Star Wars, Game of Thrones, and Lord of the Rings. https://youtu.be/Znic_BMe7jo
5 Horror Tropes I Love
https://youtu.be/qWp3er2Ro5w Horror may have its share of tired cliches, but here are five chilling tropes that I love.
Top 5 Horror Movies of 2019
https://youtu.be/YU8purFTcEc 2019 was a great year for us Horror fans to be at the theater. Today I discuss my Top 5 Horror movies of the year.
Comedy & Tragedy – How to Tell Them Apart
https://youtu.be/id4_Xpgoz_M What's the secret to distinguishing between a Comedy and Tragedy? Hint: it's NOT whether the heroes get a happy ending.
5 Horror Cliches I Hate
https://youtu.be/RfKB_HmiVqw I love Horror but hate some of the genre's most common cliches and tropes. Here are five that writers should kill off.