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2 Tension Techniques: The Clock and The Gun (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:September 22, 2022
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Learn how to create and maintain tension in your stories by using two simple techniques. https://youtu.be/DnypIABmVpc

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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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Writing Setups & Payoffs (And Free Audiobook Giveaway!)

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  • Post published:December 23, 2021
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Setups and Payoffs are critical to storytelling. Learn how to use them--with examples from Die Hard. https://youtu.be/iQHAd660BhE

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How to Balance Drama & Humor | Jaws

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  • Post published:December 9, 2021
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Jaws remains a classic for many reasons, including the way it balances action, drama, and humor. Learn how Steven Spielberg pulled it off. https://youtu.be/cfM_pTxF9Dg

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How to Add Tension to EVERY PAGE of Your Book (Fiction Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:June 3, 2021
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Want to keep your readers glued to your novel? Add tension to every page with this simple technique! https://youtu.be/9UtN-tQ2Ee0

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Past Tense vs Present Tense (Fiction Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:February 4, 2021
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Should you write your stories in the Past Tense or Present Tense? Learn the advantages of both in this video--with examples! https://youtu.be/y0uxtqAcZwY

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The SIMPLE WAY to Build a Writing Habit

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  • Post published:October 29, 2020
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Learn how to build a strong writing habit with these simple tips. Great for NaNoWriMo! https://youtu.be/NjwEVFtbzx4

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Finding Ideas for Horror Stories (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:June 25, 2020
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Learn Ray Bradbury's trick for generating horror writing ideas. https://youtu.be/ryTXhIKw3ng

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BOOK RELEASE! Bad Parts by Brandon McNulty

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  • Post published:June 23, 2020
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BOOK RELEASE DAY! Thrilled to announce that my novel Bad Parts—which won both Pitch Wars and RevPit—is now available in eBook, Hardcover, Paperback, and Audiobook form! This is huge for…

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Suspense vs Tension (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:May 9, 2020
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Suspense vs Learn how to use Suspense and Tension in your writing--with examples from Indiana Jones! https://youtu.be/ZEPgQY28Tf0

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