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How to Use SILENCE in Storytelling and Dialogue (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:December 30, 2025
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Silence isn’t empty. It’s loaded. In this video, we explore how silence works in storytelling and how to incorporate into your dialogue exchanges. Examples from Star Wars, Alien, The Batman,…

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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

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10 Tips for Writing the MIDDLE of Your Story (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:September 25, 2025
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Having trouble writing the middle of your story? Here are 10 tips that'll help. https://youtu.be/YbRsSJ3sz-w

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Story Ideas vs Execution vs War of the Worlds (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:August 28, 2025
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Learn about the importance of balancing story ideas and execution--and how War of the Worlds (2025) failed in 5 key areas. https://youtu.be/PFBI_bwKtIo

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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

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4 Pacing Problems in Attack on Titan (Writing Analysis)

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  • Post published:May 29, 2025
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Get ready to explore the pacing issues present in the anime series Attack on Titan. https://youtu.be/CIHeHBBvhwY

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How to Write PLOTS & SUBPLOTS Better than 99% of Writers (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:February 27, 2025
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Learn how to weave plots and subplots together to create gripping stories--with examples from Game of Thrones, The Penguin, The Fugitive, and more! https://youtu.be/8K-t9OqT4Hg

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5 Worst Plot Mistakes in Stories (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:January 16, 2025
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Explore five of the worst mistakes writers make when creating their plots. Examples from The Batman, Deadpool & Wolverine, Game of Thrones, and more! https://youtu.be/6Ox9SL61H54

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3 Mistakes that KILLED Star Wars: Attack of the Clones (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:December 5, 2024
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Learn why Star Wars Episode II failed. Hint: it's more than just the bad dialogue. https://youtu.be/TRCRPB_2oLs

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Bad Plots vs. Good Plots (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:August 30, 2024
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Learn what separates a bad plot from a good one--with examples from Deadpool & Wolverine, The Dark Knight, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, and more! https://youtu.be/TUjnqoIxFvE

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