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10 Ways to Make Your Story UNPREDICTABLE (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:March 6, 2025
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Learn how to tell surprising, unpredictable stories--with examples from Squid Game, Terrifier, Fight Club, and more. https://youtu.be/eEuRII4SC5g

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11 Tips for Writing Your Stories FASTER (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:February 13, 2025
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Learn how to write faster and be more productive. https://youtu.be/TVkEwVDVfbE

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How to Write Something ORIGINAL (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:February 6, 2025
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Learn the difference between large-scale and small-scale originality--with examples from Jurassic Park, Late Night with the Devil, The Substance, and more! https://youtu.be/U_1zDkMQdBc

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Comparing the Opening Pages of Fantasy Novels (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:August 23, 2024
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Get ready to break down and analysis the first pages of fantasy novels--including Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, and more! https://youtu.be/nCDQ3M3P7J0

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Why You Should Write Your Opening Scene LAST (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:January 19, 2023
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Writing a story? Don't worry about your opening scene till later. Here's why. https://youtu.be/rcQcf0Tx6ao

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5 Worst Ways to Start a Story (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:February 3, 2022
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Learn how NOT to start your story or novel. https://youtu.be/JmNAvXqHMkk

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How to Write OPENING CHAPTERS Like a Pro

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  • Post published:May 19, 2021
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Learn how to write amazing opening scenes with these 3 invaluable tips. https://youtu.be/wPV1HLiKQ4g

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Writing a Novel STEP 2: Drafting & Rewriting (Fiction Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:April 1, 2021
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Learn tips and strategies for attacking the drafting process. https://youtu.be/q2QSs4n2njo

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Writing a Novel STEP 1: Your Central Idea (Fiction Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:March 25, 2021
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Want to write a novel? Here's how to find and expand your Central Idea. https://youtu.be/CkUqrWflO4M

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How to Write an ORIGINAL Story Premise (The Designing Principle)

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  • Post published:January 28, 2021
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NEW VIDEO! Today I discuss how to make your novel or screenplay premise stand out from the crowd https://youtu.be/VHaV7852X0o

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