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Why Most Romantic Subplots Ruin Stories

  • Post author:brandonmc87
  • Post published:February 5, 2026
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Most romantic subplots don’t fail because of bad chemistry. They fail because of deeper issues with the plot structure, character choices, or story themes. In this video, we break down…

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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

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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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How to Write and Develop Character Relationships (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:August 8, 2024
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Bad Rom-Coms vs Good Rom-Coms (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:February 8, 2024
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Learn what separates bad romantic comedies from good ones. Examples from Shrek, Groundhog Day, The Break-Up, 50 First Dates, and more! https://youtu.be/-Ag1ixAqfGs

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5 Worst Romance Cliches (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:January 25, 2024
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Learn about the worst Romance cliches to avoid. Examples from Hitch, Star Wars, You've Got Mail, Jurassic World, and more! https://youtu.be/ItcuGrC_Smc

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How to Create CHARACTER CHEMISTRY in Stories (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:November 2, 2023
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Learn how to create a cast of characters who have amazing chemistry. Examples from Breaking Bad, Seinfeld, Star Wars, and more! https://youtu.be/vS9sMNLqFjw

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5 Reasons to CUT a Scene from Your Story (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:November 3, 2022
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When should a scene be cut? Find out in today's video. https://youtu.be/1YOcrGkzWTw

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10 Ways to Spice Up Boring Scenes (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:April 28, 2022
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Learn how to turn a boring scene into an interesting one with these ten tips! https://youtu.be/ykKk5MwSXRo

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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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