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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

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

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

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

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

How to Create Atmosphere in Your Stories (Writing Advice)

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Post published:November 11, 2021
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Atmosphere is critical to telling a captivating story. Learn how to create strong atmosphere in your writing. https://youtu.be/yFw5LY9cJO0

5 Mistakes I Made While Writing My First Novel

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Post published:October 28, 2021
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Writing your first novel? Don't do what I did. https://youtu.be/xaEtITY7I9w

How to Subvert Expectations MEANINGFULLY | Squid Game

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Post published:October 21, 2021
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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)

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Post published:October 7, 2021
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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

BOOK RELEASE! ENTRY WOUNDS by Brandon McNulty

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Post published:September 28, 2021
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When a high school teacher grabs a haunted gun, he learns that he can't drop it…until he kills six people. Get your copy of ENTRY WOUNDS today! https://youtu.be/NAm6uH4fsfA BUY ENTRY…