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8 Tips for Writing Unforgettable Endings (Writing Advice)

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Post published:May 8, 2025
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Explore eight essential tips for crafting impactful and memorable story endings--with examples from Terminator, Spider-Man, Stranger Things, and more! https://youtu.be/l2N3FVj5pm0

Bad Heroes vs Good Heroes (Writing Advice)

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Post published:January 9, 2025
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Learn what separates bad heroes from good ones--with examples from Captain America, Star Wars, Spider-Man, and more! https://youtu.be/XTuhUuoRQhM

Bad Sequels vs. Good Sequels (Writing Advice)

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Post published:October 31, 2024
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Learn what separates a bad sequel from a good one--with examples from Star Wars, Joker: Folie à Deux, Indiana Jones, Top Gun, and more! https://youtu.be/CHbb8HG7Src

Hollywood’s Bloated Ending Problem (Writing Advice)

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Post published:September 5, 2024
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Learn why movie endings feel so bloated nowadays--with examples from Alien Romulus and The Batman. https://youtu.be/fglH2F7gvrA

Character Arcs, Flaws, & Lies Don’t Need to Be Confusing (Writing Advice)

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Post published:July 11, 2024
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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

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

Writing Character Arcs for a Series (Writing Advice)

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Post published:February 29, 2024
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Learn how to write character arcs for a series, trilogy, or sequels. Examples from Breaking Bad, Terminator, Lord of the Rings, and Rocky. https://youtu.be/-ZF1bp2dDtQ

5 Best Hero Tropes in Storytelling (Writing Advice)

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Post published:November 23, 2023
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Learn about the best hero tropes and why they work. Examples from Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Rocky, and more! https://youtu.be/HwMgX1k4Bl8

How to Write Exciting Exposition (Writing Advice)

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Post published:September 28, 2023
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Exposition doesn't have to suck. Learn how to write compelling narrative exposition--with examples from Lord of the Rings, Arcane, Jurassic Park, and more! https://youtu.be/ax84Y-_UWyQ

Bad Plot Twists vs Good Plot Twists (Writing Advice)

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Post published:August 24, 2023
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Learn what separates a bad plot twist from a good one. Examples from Star Wars, Fight Club, Game of Thrones, and more! https://youtu.be/LvIiO32hPQQ