Mistakes New Writers Make Archives

How Weak Conflict Ruins Stories | Batman & Robin (Writing Advice)

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Post published:October 2, 2025
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Learn how to use conflict properly in storytelling (and how not to). Examples from Batman & Robin 1997. https://youtu.be/c2lTRrRWb7M

How Coincidences Ruin Stories | Batman 1989 (Writing Advice)

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Post published:September 18, 2025
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Learn how to use coincidences properly in storytelling (and how not to). https://youtu.be/s6zyMsu18OA

10 WORST Types of Writers (Writing Advice)

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Post published:August 21, 2025
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Learn about the worst types of writers—and how each type can improve. https://youtu.be/d0kj0sP596U

8 STORY ELEMENTS Every Writer Should Master (Writing Advice)

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Post published:July 31, 2025
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Learn about the important elements that every great story needs--concept, character, worldbuilding, and more! https://youtu.be/qp1-M_tkCfo

5 Worst Horror Mistakes Writers Make

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Post published:July 3, 2025
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Avoid the five worst mistakes that writers make when crafting horror stories. Includes examples from IT, Alien, The Wicker Man, Jurassic Park, and more! https://youtu.be/trgLPcYiPSI

10 Villain Problems & How to Fix Them (Writing Advice)

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Post published:June 12, 2025
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Explore 10 common antagonist problems and how to fix them--with examples from Batman, Star Wars, Game of Thrones, Snow White, and more! https://youtu.be/e-Pn0EeDy9c

5 Worst VILLAIN Mistakes Writers Make

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Post published:June 5, 2025
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Avoid the five worst mistakes that writers make when crafting antagonists. Includes examples from Snow White, Spider-Man, The Dark Knight Rises, and more! https://youtu.be/kCPguOnIMVo

Universal Themes vs Specific Themes (Theme Writing Advice)

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Post published:May 15, 2025
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Explore the differences between universal themes and specific themes in storytelling--with examples from Jurassic Park, Game of Thrones, Godzilla Minus One, and more! https://youtu.be/X3CM2qEEO3E

5 Reasons Your ELDERLY Characters Suck (Writing Advice)

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Post published:April 17, 2025
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Explore five of the worst mistakes writers make when creating older characters. Examples from Star Wars, Game of Thrones, Gran Torino, Indiana Jones, and more! https://youtu.be/1MX7dJt8KDE

5 Reasons Your MALE Characters Suck (Writing Advice)

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Post published:April 10, 2025
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Explore five of the worst mistakes writers make when creating male characters. Examples from Spider-Man, The Notebook, Indiana Jones, and more! https://youtu.be/g_VZEqU4YNg