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How to Write Inner Darkness (Shadow Psychology)

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  • Post published:May 22, 2025
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Learn how to tap into your subconscious to enhance your writing and create more authentic, compelling characters--with examples from Fight Club, Batman, Breaking Bad, and more! https://youtu.be/4D5R3hKSFMk

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Writing Character Arcs for a Series (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:February 29, 2024
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Learn how to write character arcs for a series, trilogy, or sequels. Examples from Breaking Bad, Terminator, Lord of the Rings, and Rocky. https://youtu.be/-ZF1bp2dDtQ

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5 Best Hero Tropes in Storytelling (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:November 23, 2023
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Learn about the best hero tropes and why they work. Examples from Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Rocky, and more! https://youtu.be/HwMgX1k4Bl8

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Top 10 Best Books on Writing (Best Writing Guides)

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  • Post published:December 1, 2022
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Whether you've just started writing or you've been writing for years, you'll want to check out these 10 books on the craft. https://youtu.be/8OuQtRmGn0s

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The Question at the Heart of Every Story (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:November 10, 2022
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Learn how to keep your story focused by answering that question at the heart of every major character. https://youtu.be/rcP8daCXm_U

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Writing NON-ROMANTIC Character Relationships (Friendships, Parent-Child, Etc.)

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  • Post published:October 27, 2022
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Learn how to write non-romantic character relationships, such as friendships, parent-child, etc. https://youtu.be/vizizPObNA8

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Writing Character Arcs for SIDE CHARACTERS (Fiction Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:August 26, 2021
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Learn how build compelling story arcs for your Side Characters. Examples from Star Wars and Lord of the Rings. https://youtu.be/LkHUhcZIWlc

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Psychology for Screenwriters REVIEW

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  • Post published:March 11, 2021
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All fiction writers--not just screenwriters--can benefit from reading Psychology for Screenwriters by William Indick. Find out why. Get Psychology for Screenwriters by William Indick: https://amzn.to/3bGNUs3 https://youtu.be/cwT42GSsvyg

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Inferiority Complexes & Your Characters (Fiction Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:January 21, 2021
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Learn why inferiority complexes are great for creating strong, interesting characters. https://youtu.be/InWJHPVid_w

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Psychology & Your Major Characters (Fiction Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:January 14, 2021
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Learn how Freud's theory of the unconscious impacts your stories and characters. https://youtu.be/iTvSRg_mLYY

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