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Bad Character Intros vs Good Character Intros (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:November 9, 2023
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Learn what separates a great character introduction from a bad one. Examples from Star Wars, Batman, Guardians of the Galaxy, Die Hard, and more! https://youtu.be/9LXPqSEgP7I

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How to Write Jump Scares (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:October 26, 2023
  • Post category:Movies/Writing/Youtube
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Learn how to write Jump Scares--with examples from Alien, Halloween, Jaws, and more! https://youtu.be/wGr0DWy8kpY

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How to Write Cosmic Horror (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:October 19, 2023
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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

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How to Write Exciting Exposition (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:September 28, 2023
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Exposition doesn't have to suck. Learn how to write compelling narrative exposition--with examples from Lord of the Rings, Arcane, Jurassic Park, and more! https://youtu.be/ax84Y-_UWyQ

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How to Pace a Story with TIME JUMPS (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:August 31, 2023
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Learn how to boost your story's pacing with Time Jumps (Time Skips). Examples from Indiana Jones. https://youtu.be/rcpdTmccoEM

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How to Write Epilogues (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:August 17, 2023
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Learn how to write strong epilogues. Examples from Avengers: Infinity War, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Gran Torino, and more! https://youtu.be/5fJwCBrLNfM

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How to Write Terrifying Ghost Stories (Writing Tips)

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  • Post published:July 27, 2023
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Learn how to write ghost stories--with examples from The Shining (1980) and It Follows (2014). https://youtu.be/bGi9Y0tsT5w

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Bad Endings vs Good Endings (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:June 15, 2023
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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

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5 BEST Plot Devices in Storytelling (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:June 1, 2023
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Today I discuss five of the best plot devices that appear in stories. Examples from The Godfather, Star Wars, Game of Thrones, Die Hard, and more! https://youtu.be/xEO1TVJ1_Go

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Power Fantasy: GOOD or BAD for Storytelling? (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:March 16, 2023
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Learn about Power Fantasies, Wish Fulfillment Stories, and whether or not they're worth writing. https://youtu.be/RV6AW0BNcog

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