Why You Should Edit Your Novel BACKWARDS (VIDEO)
https://youtu.be/k1HbnFIv9KU Stuck in an editing rut? Check out how editing backwards can actually take your novel forward.
Writing Villains #6 – Impacting the Hero (VIDEO)
https://youtu.be/XmHLiFlfqNY Memorable villains impact the hero as well as the plot. In this video I provide tips for building a strong villain-hero dynamic.
5 Fatal Mistakes that New Writers Make (Video)
https://youtu.be/_2mYh1-33-Y Today I discuss five common mistakes that new (and veteran) writers make--with solutions for each!
Writing Villains #4 – When to Introduce Your Villain
https://youtu.be/FCzs0tuWICY Waiting too long to introduce your villain is a huge mistake! In this video I discuss why you should get your antagonist in front of the reader's eyes ASAP.
Writing Villains #3 – Motivation (Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJH78C3nKvg Character motivation is critical to writing villains. Without it, your villains can seem cartoony or uninspired. In this video I discuss the four levels of character depth for helping…
Writing Villains #2 – Goals (Video)
Villains need goals just like any other character. But how should you villain's goal relate to your hero's goal? Should hero and villain share the same goal?
The Anatomy of Story REVIEW (Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWxdj9rKCu8 The Anatomy of Story by John Truby is a challenging book on the craft of writing. But is it worth reading? And at what stage of your career should…