Comp Title Advice (VIDEO)
https://youtu.be/WtudKg0BuFE Comp Titles can help you pitch your novel, but choosing the right titles can be tough. Here's some advice to get you through.
Query Letter Survival Tips (VIDEO)
https://youtu.be/LS6KIz2G5n4 Nothing breaks an author's spirit more than the query-writing process. Here are some tips to take the pain away.
The BEST Writing Exercise Out There (Video)
https://youtu.be/nHXprJhiqzs Whether you want to improve your writing or get yourself out of a rut, this exercise will help. Great for both beginners and pros!
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!
Writing Villains #5 – Plot Points for Villains
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…
5 Time-Saving Tips for Writers (VIDEO)
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.
Writing Villains #4 – When to Introduce Your Villain
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.
Writing Villains #3 – Motivation (Video)
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…
Writing Villains #2 – Goals (Video)
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?
The Anatomy of Story REVIEW (Video)
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…