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How to Show AND Tell in Your Writing (With Examples from Harry Potter)

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  • Post published:March 18, 2021
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Learn why "Show DON'T Tell" is bad advice and how you can use telling effectively in your stories. https://youtu.be/_yYXy3IQLPI

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How to Avoid Using Flashbacks (Fiction Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:December 3, 2020
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STOP using Flashbacks to convey character backstory. Try these alternatives instead. https://youtu.be/2jwr5MUHvOk

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How to Include Backstory (Fiction Writing Advice)

  • Post author:brandonmc87
  • Post published:October 22, 2020
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Writing backstory into your novel can be tricky, but I've got tips to help you nail it. https://youtu.be/4mEyPDVXRjE

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6 Reasons to Write Your Novel NOW

  • Post author:brandonmc87
  • Post published:July 16, 2020
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Don't waste another second. Write that novel. https://youtu.be/9nYlQ6YHOeM

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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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How Long Should Your NOVEL Be?

  • Post author:brandonmc87
  • Post published:April 2, 2020
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So you're writing a novel... Great! But do you know when to stop? https://youtu.be/5SHd82nbW8M

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Writing Dual Protagonists (Buddy Cop, Romance, etc.)

  • Post author:brandonmc87
  • Post published:March 19, 2020
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NEW VIDEO! Today I give tips on writing TWO protagonists, with examples from Lethal Weapon, Rush Hour, Titanic, Game of Thrones, etc. https://youtu.be/M2lbps_NCME

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How Writers Should Handle Melodrama

  • Post author:brandonmc87
  • Post published:March 5, 2020
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Learn how to balance the emotion in your writing. WARNING: CONTAINS MELODRAMA. https://youtu.be/SqZTvndjjnk

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The Secret to Writing Something ORIGINAL

  • Post author:brandonmc87
  • Post published:February 20, 2020
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Dare to know the secret. Dare to write something original. https://youtu.be/gnNNMH7TzrQ

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Find Your Daily Word Count

  • Post author:brandonmc87
  • Post published:June 27, 2019
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https://youtu.be/Q1n4xlmDtRY Setting a daily word count can motivate writers to consistently produce new work. But how much should you write every day?

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