5 Fatal Mistakes that New Writers Make (Video)
https://youtu.be/_2mYh1-33-Y Today I discuss five common mistakes that new (and veteran) writers make--with solutions for each!
https://youtu.be/_2mYh1-33-Y Today I discuss five common mistakes that new (and veteran) writers make--with solutions for each!
https://youtu.be/IKuZjpPVxak Villains can impact a story at any moment, but when should your bad guys act? In this video I cover 8 villain-related plot points and give examples from Alien…
https://youtu.be/z-Hjg70clbw Nothing is more important to a writer than time. But how do you find time as a writer? Here are five great time management tips for writers and readers.
https://youtu.be/FCzs0tuWICY Waiting too long to introduce your villain is a huge mistake! In this video I discuss why you should get your antagonist in front of the reader's eyes ASAP.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJH78C3nKvg Character motivation is critical to writing villains. Without it, your villains can seem cartoony or uninspired. In this video I discuss the four levels of character depth for helping…
Villains need goals just like any other character. But how should you villain's goal relate to your hero's goal? Should hero and villain share the same goal?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWxdj9rKCu8 The Anatomy of Story by John Truby is a challenging book on the craft of writing. But is it worth reading? And at what stage of your career should…
Save the Cat Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody gives novelists a taste of the writing advice that has helped screenwriters for more than a decade. But should you read it? And is it as good as Blake Snyder’s original Save the Cat book?