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Top 10 Best Books on Writing (Best Writing Guides)

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  • Post published:December 1, 2022
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Whether you've just started writing or you've been writing for years, you'll want to check out these 10 books on the craft. https://youtu.be/8OuQtRmGn0s

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7 Tips for Finishing Your Novel (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:October 20, 2022
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Learn how to finish writing a novel, whether it's your current work-in-progress or a project that needs to be resurrected. https://youtu.be/RoIpaBkHPaY

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Mastering the Midpoint (Fiction Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:October 6, 2022
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Learn how to improve your stories and give them direction by including a strong Midpoint. https://youtu.be/ZzcrKVcyBFI

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Writing Redemption Arcs (Fiction Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:July 7, 2022
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Learn how to write character arcs for fallen heroes and other characters who need redemption. Examples from Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Rocky III, Gran Torino, Spider-man, and more.…

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6 Things New Writers SHOULD Worry About

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  • Post published:March 24, 2022
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Many new writers worry about the wrong things. Today we'll discuss six things writers should be concerned about. https://youtu.be/0_vo4OG4-_o

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3 Problems with Save the Cat (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:January 6, 2022
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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

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Writing Setups & Payoffs (And Free Audiobook Giveaway!)

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  • Post published:December 23, 2021
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Setups and Payoffs are critical to storytelling. Learn how to use them--with examples from Die Hard. https://youtu.be/iQHAd660BhE

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How to Write Subplots (WITH EXAMPLES!) | Fiction Writing Advice

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  • Post published:July 15, 2021
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Learn how to write SUBPLOTS with confidence. Includes examples (and some spoilers) from Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Spider-Man 2, and more! https://youtu.be/oJwW1iKstfA

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How to Structure Your Short Story (Write Better Stories)

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  • Post published:June 17, 2021
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Learn two easy ways to structure a short story--with examples! https://youtu.be/STVF_EhRopI

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Psychology for Screenwriters REVIEW

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  • Post published:March 11, 2021
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All fiction writers--not just screenwriters--can benefit from reading Psychology for Screenwriters by William Indick. Find out why. Get Psychology for Screenwriters by William Indick: https://amzn.to/3bGNUs3 https://youtu.be/cwT42GSsvyg

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