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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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3 Tips for Creating INSTANTLY LIKABLE Characters

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  • Post published:April 22, 2021
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Want to write characters that your audience will instantly connect with? Use these 3 practical tips. https://youtu.be/LZ4rHUr1mUE

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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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Rethinking the Hero-Villain Dynamic (Fiction Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:December 10, 2020
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Want to write stronger stories? Start by rethinking the approach to your two major characters. https://youtu.be/UE5-KRNr4bw

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Choosing Occupations for Your Characters (Fiction Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:November 19, 2020
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What jobs should your characters have? Find out in today's video! https://youtu.be/DpOLJFxonlg

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Casting Your Characters (Fiction Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:August 20, 2020
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Learn how to build an exciting cast that adds meaning to your story. https://youtu.be/2muKjnHedQw

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OPENING CHAPTER DEBATE: Should You Always Start with Your Hero?

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  • Post published:June 11, 2020
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https://youtu.be/n7D0KkDpVLc Literary agents and editors insist you should start your opening chapter with your main character. But should you? Find out in this video.

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The EASIEST Way to Create Likeable Characters

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  • Post published:April 30, 2020
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Want to win your audience from the start? Here's Easy Mode. With examples from Harry Potter, Star Wars, The Dark Knight, Die Hard, and Joker! https://youtu.be/T-Cb7zEdr2Y

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10 Questions for Your Main Character (Part 3!)

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  • Post published:February 6, 2020
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Ten more questions! This batch focuses on your main character's family and the relationships within it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OE1RpL4Gbi8&feature=youtu.be

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