Bad Climaxes vs Good Climaxes (Writing Advice)
Learn what separates bad story climaxes from good story climaxes--with examples from Lord of the Rings, Project Hail Mary, Batman, The Last of Us, and more! https://youtu.be/DQfB76bBZqU
Why Most Prequels Feel Pointless
In this video, we break down the core problem with prequels, why so many suck, and why a few actually make the original story better. We'll look at examples from…
Why Higher Stakes Don’t Fix Boring Stories
In this video, we break down the difference between danger and real stakes. We'll discuss why raising the stakes doesn’t automatically create tension and emotion in storytelling. https://youtu.be/ns5eWbA9uuE
My Top 10 Movies & Their Biggest Flaws ROUND 2 (Writing Advice)
In this video, I discuss 10 MORE of my all-time favorite films (Top 11-20) and point out the single biggest flaw in each--whether it’s pacing issues, flawed endings, or underdeveloped…
My Top 10 Movies & Their Biggest Flaws (Writing Advice)
In this video, I discuss my 10 all-time favorite films and point out the single biggest flaw in each--whether it’s pacing issues, flawed endings, or underdeveloped characters. https://youtu.be/pco76Nol0u0