How Psychological Thrillers Actually Work
Psychological thrillers rely on one thing: the human mind. But what actually makes a psychological drama work? In this video, we break down psychological storytelling: defining the genre, examining its…
Why Modern Stories Feel Empty
Modern movies, TV shows, and video games often have bigger budgets, higher stakes, and more spectacle than ever. So why do so many stories feel… empty? https://youtu.be/boR1NsWrc5c
Why “Good” Worldbuilding Hurts Stories
“Good” worldbuilding doesn’t automatically make a story better. In fact, when worldbuilding isn’t connected to character, plot, and consequences, it can actually weaken the story. https://youtu.be/VyLKuXq8Gf8
Why Higher Stakes Don’t Fix Boring Stories
In this video, we break down the difference between danger and real stakes. We'll discuss why raising the stakes doesn’t automatically create tension and emotion in storytelling. https://youtu.be/ns5eWbA9uuE
Why Most Subplots Are Useless
Most subplots don’t fail because they’re poorly written. They fail because they don’t matter. In this video, we break down why so many subplots feel pointless, how they kill the…
7 Strategies for Starting & Finishing Your Story (Writing Advice)
Struggling to finish your story? In this video, we’ll look at strategies to help you start strong, stay motivated, and finish your novel, screenplay, etc. https://youtu.be/4_oWZq1m8Rs
10 Tips for Writing the MIDDLE of Your Story (Writing Advice)
Having trouble writing the middle of your story? Here are 10 tips that'll help. https://youtu.be/YbRsSJ3sz-w
8 STORY ELEMENTS Every Writer Should Master (Writing Advice)
Learn about the important elements that every great story needs--concept, character, worldbuilding, and more! https://youtu.be/qp1-M_tkCfo
How to Plan & Structure a Trilogy (Writing Advice)
Learn how to plan, structure, and write a trilogy with examples from Star Wars. https://youtu.be/9dVTbWvH5W8
10 Core Elements of Storytelling (Writing Advice)
Learn what key ingredients make a story. https://youtu.be/tcgIQ_ld0Ls