Hollywood’s Bloated Ending Problem (Writing Advice)
Learn why movie endings feel so bloated nowadays--with examples from Alien Romulus and The Batman. https://youtu.be/fglH2F7gvrA
Bad Plots vs. Good Plots (Writing Advice)
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
Comparing the Opening Pages of Fantasy Novels (Writing Advice)
Get ready to break down and analysis the first pages of fantasy novels--including Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, and more! https://youtu.be/nCDQ3M3P7J0
How NOT to Star Wars | The Force Awakens vs. The Acolyte (Writing Advice)
Learn how two very different Star Wars stories made the same types of mistakes. https://youtu.be/g4_9EWgLwrg
How Stories Make Us Cry (Writing Advice)
Learn how to create emotional impact and make audiences cry. Examples from Rocky, Good Will Hunting, Godzilla Minus One, and more! https://youtu.be/p4PPctzoblQ
8 Tips for Cutting Your Book’s Word Count (Writing Advice)
Have you been overwriting? Learn how to cut unnecessary words and filler from your stories and novels. https://youtu.be/IrBtq15iCsU
From Zero Draft to Final Draft: The Novel Writing Process (Writing Advice)
Learn how to write a novel and tackle every stage of the drafting process. https://youtu.be/AiWNnzTfANQ
Character Arcs, Flaws, & Lies Don’t Need to Be Confusing (Writing Advice)
Learn how to write Character Flaws, Lies, and Arcs--and to avoid much of the confusion surrounding them. Examples from Star Wars, Harry Potter, The Terminator, The Godfather, and more! https://youtu.be/LAyamusUgVo
If I Were Writing My First Novel, I’d Do This… (Writing Advice)
Writing your first book? Watch this video and learn 10 DOs and DON'Ts about the novel writing process. https://youtu.be/K8-UBb0F300