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5 Worst Plot Mistakes in Stories (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:January 16, 2025
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Explore five of the worst mistakes writers make when creating their plots. Examples from The Batman, Deadpool & Wolverine, Game of Thrones, and more! https://youtu.be/6Ox9SL61H54

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8 Tips for Cutting Your Book’s Word Count (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:July 25, 2024
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Have you been overwriting? Learn how to cut unnecessary words and filler from your stories and novels. https://youtu.be/IrBtq15iCsU

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The Inciting Incident: How to Fire Up Your Story’s Conflict (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:June 6, 2024
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Learn how to write an inciting incident--with examples from Star Wars, John Wick, Jurassic Park, and more! https://youtu.be/TUHHBn6kFCg

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How to Write Nonlinear Stories (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:March 28, 2024
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Learn how to writer nonlinear narratives with examples from Pulp Fiction, Memento, Alan Wake, and more! https://youtu.be/IjM16nvG2fs

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How to Fix a Broken Story (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:March 21, 2024
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Learn how to rebuild a broken story in 7 simple steps. https://youtu.be/ZSkgvELYTrw

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How to Write Multiple Plot Lines (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:January 18, 2024
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Learn how to juggle more than one plot line in a story--with examples from Game of Thrones, Star Wars, 24, and more! https://youtu.be/6yReK8vCrTc

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How to Write Magic Systems (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:November 30, 2023
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Learn how to write magic systems--both hard and soft--with examples from Star Wars, Spider-Man, Game of Thrones, and more! https://youtu.be/oneHdU7Q29I

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How to Plan & Structure a Trilogy (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:March 23, 2023
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Learn how to plan, structure, and write a trilogy with examples from Star Wars. https://youtu.be/9dVTbWvH5W8

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10 Core Elements of Storytelling (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:March 9, 2023
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Learn what key ingredients make a story. https://youtu.be/tcgIQ_ld0Ls

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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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