Hollywood’s Bloated Ending Problem (Writing Advice)
Learn why movie endings feel so bloated nowadays--with examples from Alien Romulus and The Batman. https://youtu.be/fglH2F7gvrA
How NOT to Star Wars | The Force Awakens vs. The Acolyte (Writing Advice)
Learn how two very different Star Wars stories made the same types of mistakes. https://youtu.be/g4_9EWgLwrg
How to Write Cosmic Horror (Writing Advice)
Learn how to write Cosmic Horror (Lovecraftian Horror) with examples from The Thing, The Mist, Color Out of Space, and more! https://youtu.be/dtW_mlUW8xI
5 Best Villain Tropes in Storytelling (Writing Advice)
Learn about the best villain tropes in storytelling. Examples from The Dark Knight, Star Wars, Training Day, Indiana Jones, and more! https://youtu.be/RWiZVsFFd58
How to Write Epilogues (Writing Advice)
Learn how to write strong epilogues. Examples from Avengers: Infinity War, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Gran Torino, and more! https://youtu.be/5fJwCBrLNfM
Bad Endings vs Good Endings (Writing Advice)
Learn what separates a bad ending from a good one. Examples from Star Wars, Avengers, The Walking Dead, Spider-Man, Rocky, and more! https://youtu.be/lQ6dnHp82jQ
Mastering Cliffhangers: How to Write Stories that Grip Your Audience
Learn how to write gripping stories by using cliffhangers. https://youtu.be/3BPDBu6BS4c
How to Write Dialogue FOR ENDINGS (Writing Advice)
Learn how to write dialogue for your story's ending. Examples from The Dark Knight, Lord of the Rings, John Wick, Groundhog Day, and more! https://youtu.be/jwtGKFh8mFU
How to Fix a Bad Ending | Rocky IV vs. Rocky IV Director’s Cut
Rocky IV had a clumsy ending, but the Director's Cut made three simple-yet-critical improvements. Find out what these changes are and how to apply them to your own writing. https://youtu.be/Fv9eYjcVTbU
How to Structure Your Short Story (Write Better Stories)
Learn two easy ways to structure a short story--with examples! https://youtu.be/STVF_EhRopI