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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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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)

  • Post author:brandonmc87
  • 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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Edit Your Novel from the Middle (Fiction Writing Advice)

  • Post author:brandonmc87
  • Post published:December 17, 2020
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Having trouble editing your novel or screenplay? Check out this unique method of simplifying the process! https://youtu.be/FmCiRsuAHbs

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How to Avoid Using Flashbacks (Fiction Writing Advice)

  • Post author:brandonmc87
  • Post published:December 3, 2020
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STOP using Flashbacks to convey character backstory. Try these alternatives instead. https://youtu.be/2jwr5MUHvOk

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4 Tips for Naming Your Characters (Fiction Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:November 26, 2020
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Learn how to choose vivid and meaningful names for your characters. https://youtu.be/kd1XVvdQpnY

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Mastering Character Flaws (Fiction Writing Advice)

  • Post author:brandonmc87
  • Post published:November 5, 2020
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If you want to write compelling characters, one flaw isn't enough. Find out which two you need. Get Brandon's horror/thriller novel BAD PARTS: amzn.to/3esTFYC https://youtu.be/HC0Zl0PKyVk

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How to Include Backstory (Fiction Writing Advice)

  • Post author:brandonmc87
  • Post published:October 22, 2020
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Writing backstory into your novel can be tricky, but I've got tips to help you nail it. https://youtu.be/4mEyPDVXRjE

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How to Write Dream Endings

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  • Post published:October 8, 2020
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It's dangerous to end a story by saying "It was all a dream," but it CAN be done. Find out how. https://youtu.be/CugDrOyGYGQ

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How to Write Time Travel Stories

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  • Post published:September 17, 2020
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Learn how to send your characters to the past, future, present, and more! Get my short story "Ten-Year Photo" in Of God and Globes 2: https://amzn.to/3iATpcE https://youtu.be/sa9-tx4waio

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