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Bad Worldbuilding vs Good Worldbuilding (Writing Advice)

  • Post author:brandonmc87
  • Post published:December 31, 2025
  • Post category:Movies/Writing/Youtube
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Learn what separates bad world building from good world building--with examples from Avatar, Lord of the Rings, John Wick, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7UKtq4WHUY

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

  • Post author:brandonmc87
  • 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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Body Language for Writers: 5 Easy Tips For Better Character Actions & Reactions

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  • Post published:March 2, 2023
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Learn 5 simple ways to improve your characters' body language. https://youtu.be/OWeFVAfYCsY

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How to Write Stories in Deep POV (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:November 17, 2022
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Learn how use Deep POV (3rd Person Close POV) to build a strong connection between your readers and your point of view characters. https://youtu.be/kGy_Ae0XPOw

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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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10 Pieces of BAD Writing Advice to Avoid

  • Post author:brandonmc87
  • Post published:January 27, 2022
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How to Show AND Tell in Your Writing (With Examples from Harry Potter)

  • Post author:brandonmc87
  • Post published:March 18, 2021
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Learn why "Show DON'T Tell" is bad advice and how you can use telling effectively in your stories. https://youtu.be/_yYXy3IQLPI

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“Show Don’t Tell” is a SHAM

  • Post author:brandonmc87
  • Post published:April 23, 2020
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Not all writing advice is perfect, particularly "Show Don't Tell." Find out why I'm sick of hearing it. https://youtu.be/rpLzUJ9PZJ8

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