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Character Goals and Motivations (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:June 23, 2022
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Characters need goals, and goals need motivations. Learn how to create effective goals and motivations in your stories. https://youtu.be/kGoGkGUbWJU

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12 Embarrassing Typos to Avoid (Spellcheck May Miss These!)

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  • Post published:June 16, 2022
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Don't let these common and easy-to-miss typos ruin your writing. https://youtu.be/_KLDwQNgvZ8

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How to Make Your Audience Uncomfortable (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:June 9, 2022
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Want to keep your audience gripped? Make them uncomfortable. Today I'll share three easy techniques for creating tension in your stories. https://youtu.be/9zBR4PollrE

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How to Write EFFICIENT Opening Scenes | Feat. Back to the Future & Groundhog Day

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  • Post published:June 2, 2022
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Learn how to get the most out of your opening scenes. Examples from Back to the Future and Groundhog Day. https://youtu.be/FH1ZoqCPwRc

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5 OVERHATED Story Tropes That I Love

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  • Post published:May 26, 2022
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Are these story tropes overdone? Maybe. But that doesn't mean they can't be great. https://youtu.be/MUS6bDH0HmY

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How To Write a Descent into Madness | THE SHINING

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  • Post published:May 19, 2022
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Learn how to drive your characters into madness and insanity--with examples from The Shining. https://youtu.be/XMHYZlp8B1g

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How to Write a Tragedy (Fiction Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:May 12, 2022
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Learn what tragedies are and how they differ from other types of stories. https://youtu.be/iouTYPnUahc

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Creating DILEMMAS for Characters (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:May 5, 2022
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The most interesting characters make hard choices. Learn how to give them true dilemmas. https://youtu.be/2jkSePu8pNc

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10 Ways to Spice Up Boring Scenes (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:April 28, 2022
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Learn how to turn a boring scene into an interesting one with these ten tips! https://youtu.be/ykKk5MwSXRo

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Writing Cop & Detective Characters (Fiction Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:April 21, 2022
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Learn how to apply police officer psychology to your cop and detective characters. https://youtu.be/JXcg-CO_SDM Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement by Dr. Kevin Gilmartin: https://amzn.to/3vsKi5n DISCLAIMER: Some of my videos and/or…

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