Bad Endings vs Good Endings (Writing Advice)
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
How to Create HATEABLE Villains (Writing Advice)
Learn how to make villains that audiences will love to hate. Examples from Game of Thrones, Rocky IV, and Titanic. https://youtu.be/TPdVeqaN8Rg
5 BEST Plot Devices in Storytelling (Writing Advice)
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
5 WORST Plot Devices in Storytelling (Writing Advice)
Today I discuss five of the worst plot devices that appear in stories. Examples from Shrek, Star Wars, Jurassic Park, and more! https://youtu.be/QsqRQufpDGI
7 Characteristics of Thriller Heroes (Writing Advice)
Learn how to build a compelling protagonist for thriller stories. https://youtu.be/OaCIKGKGtz8
7 Key Elements of Thriller Stories (Writing Advice)
Writing a thriller? Learn the major ingredients for this type of story. https://youtu.be/uvi7zl86Zrg
How to Open a Story IN MEDIAS RES (Writing Advice)
Learn about In Medias Res and how this writing strategy can enhance your story. https://youtu.be/-wHOG5X65Vo
3 Problems with Save the Cat (Writing Advice)
Save the Cat is a popular and helpful writing guide, but it's not perfect. Today I discuss 3 problems with its famous Beat Sheet and how to fix them. https://youtu.be/vSnAzGKmlwE
How to Balance Drama & Humor | Jaws
Jaws remains a classic for many reasons, including the way it balances action, drama, and humor. Learn how Steven Spielberg pulled it off. https://youtu.be/cfM_pTxF9Dg
How to Write a Plot Synopsis THE EASY WAY (Fiction Writing Advice)
Need to write a synopsis for your novel or screenplay? Here's easy mode. https://youtu.be/YGGmm9ABtGU