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Writing Redemption Arcs (Fiction Writing Advice)

  • Post author:brandonmc87
  • Post published:July 7, 2022
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Learn how to write character arcs for fallen heroes and other characters who need redemption. Examples from Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Rocky III, Gran Torino, Spider-man, and more.…

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How To Create Monsters That Are Actually Scary (Fiction Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:June 10, 2021
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Learn how to write scary and memorable monsters for horror stories. https://youtu.be/EvYc_OLy6AA

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Writing Fallen Heroes (Heroes Who Become Villains)

  • Post author:brandonmc87
  • Post published:February 11, 2021
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Learn how to create and develop fallen heroes like Two-Face, Darth Vader, Michael Corleone, and more! https://youtu.be/s7Dk7c9vWx8

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Rethinking the Hero-Villain Dynamic (Fiction Writing Advice)

  • Post author:brandonmc87
  • Post published:December 10, 2020
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Want to write stronger stories? Start by rethinking the approach to your two major characters. https://youtu.be/UE5-KRNr4bw

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Character Arcs for VILLAINS (Writings Villains #8)

  • Post author:brandonmc87
  • Post published:March 26, 2020
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Yes, even villains have character arcs. Get ready to learn about them! https://youtu.be/eRhZfW5VrEY

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How Powerful Should a Villain Be?

  • Post author:brandonmc87
  • Post published:October 25, 2019
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https://youtu.be/eSz2xI3Ns54 Weak villains make for weak stories. Today I explain just how powerful your antagonists should be.

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Writing Villains #6 – Impacting the Hero (VIDEO)

  • Post author:brandonmc87
  • Post published:April 16, 2019
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https://youtu.be/XmHLiFlfqNY Memorable villains impact the hero as well as the plot. In this video I provide tips for building a strong villain-hero dynamic.

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Writing Villains #5 – Plot Points for Villains

  • Post author:brandonmc87
  • Post published:March 21, 2019
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https://youtu.be/IKuZjpPVxak Villains can impact a story at any moment, but when should your bad guys act? In this video I cover 8 villain-related plot points and give examples from Alien…

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Writing Villains #4 – When to Introduce Your Villain

  • Post author:brandonmc87
  • Post published:March 8, 2019
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https://youtu.be/FCzs0tuWICY Waiting too long to introduce your villain is a huge mistake! In this video I discuss why you should get your antagonist in front of the reader's eyes ASAP.

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Writing Villains #2 – Goals (Video)

  • Post author:brandonmc87
  • Post published:February 22, 2019
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Villains need goals just like any other character. But how should you villain's goal relate to your hero's goal? Should hero and villain share the same goal?

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