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How to Write a Great TV Pilot (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:February 20, 2025
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Learn 5 tips for writing a great TV pilot episode--with examples from The Penguin. https://youtu.be/x411ifYDGA8

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5 Worst Worldbuilding Mistakes & How to Fix Them (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:November 28, 2024
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Learn how to fix the most common worldbuilding problems--with examples from Game of Thrones, Star Wars, Attack on Titan, and more! https://youtu.be/u1D9H35jTak

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3 Mistakes that KILLED Star Wars: The Phantom Menace (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:October 24, 2024
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Learn why Star Wars Episode I failed. Hint: it goes well beyond Jar Jar. https://youtu.be/7IwZvDrSULk

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How NOT to Star Wars | The Force Awakens vs. The Acolyte (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:August 15, 2024
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Learn how two very different Star Wars stories made the same types of mistakes. https://youtu.be/g4_9EWgLwrg

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Dialogue: The Secret to Writing Spoken Action (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:May 30, 2024
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Learn how to write strong and effective dialogue--with examples from The Dark Knight, Game of Thrones, The Godfather, and more! https://youtu.be/hNgilEe9Bk4

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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 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

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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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Setting vs. Character (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:July 14, 2022
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Learn how to write settings that effectively challenge your characters--with examples from Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Top Gun, The Batman, and more! https://youtu.be/wp1AauAPCho

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How to Create Atmosphere in Your Stories (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:November 11, 2021
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Atmosphere is critical to telling a captivating story. Learn how to create strong atmosphere in your writing. https://youtu.be/yFw5LY9cJO0

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