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How to Create CHARACTER CHEMISTRY in Stories (Writing Advice)

  • Post author:brandonmc87
  • Post published:November 2, 2023
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Learn how to create a cast of characters who have amazing chemistry. Examples from Breaking Bad, Seinfeld, Star Wars, and more! https://youtu.be/vS9sMNLqFjw

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How to Write Jump Scares (Writing Advice)

  • Post author:brandonmc87
  • Post published:October 26, 2023
  • Post category:Movies/Writing/Youtube
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Learn how to write Jump Scares--with examples from Alien, Halloween, Jaws, and more! https://youtu.be/wGr0DWy8kpY

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How to Write Exciting Exposition (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:September 28, 2023
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Exposition doesn't have to suck. Learn how to write compelling narrative exposition--with examples from Lord of the Rings, Arcane, Jurassic Park, and more! https://youtu.be/ax84Y-_UWyQ

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How to Hook Your Audience (Writing Advice)

  • Post author:brandonmc87
  • Post published:August 3, 2023
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Learn how to grab your audience's attention with narrative hooks. Examples from Breaking Bad, The Menu, Alien, Star Wars, and more! https://youtu.be/50w4QGdChII

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4 Tips for Writing Sequels (Fiction Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:March 10, 2022
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Planning to write a sequel? Don't make the sames mistakes I made. https://youtu.be/S8_CgUU1A7U

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How To Create Monsters That Are Actually Scary (Fiction Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:June 10, 2021
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Learn how to write scary and memorable monsters for horror stories. https://youtu.be/EvYc_OLy6AA

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The Secret to Scaring Your Audience | Resident Evil 2

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  • Post published:April 9, 2020
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Learn how to terrify your audience with these three storytelling techniques! Examples from Resident Evil 2, Alien, The Thing, and The Dark Knight. https://youtu.be/D_oftVmpJDc

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Writing Villains #5 – Plot Points for Villains

  • Post author:brandonmc87
  • Post published:March 21, 2019
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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…

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