21 Words to Cut from Your Writing
https://youtu.be/iqGDIgXak4A Today I discuss 21 overused and ineffective words that you should cut from your writing.
Why Writers Should Draft Without Dialogue
https://youtu.be/qDF_3njcLtg Drafting novels and screenplays is time-consuming, but today I discuss a technique used by Alfred Hitchcock that can save you time and energy!
Find Your Daily Word Count
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?
5 Horror Cliches I Hate
https://youtu.be/RfKB_HmiVqw I love Horror but hate some of the genre's most common cliches and tropes. Here are five that writers should kill off.
Why Writers Should NEVER Self-Reject
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbtXimstrac Even if you write the greatest novel ever conceived, you still need to put your work out there. Today I discuss why you should NEVER self-reject when it comes…
How to Write Your Book’s OPENING LINE (3 Easy Steps!)
https://youtu.be/xlvUrL4silc What's the secret to writing your novel's opening line? In this video I discuss the three things an opening line MUST do--with examples from popular novels like Anna Karenina,…
The Truth About Writing Advice (VIDEO)
https://youtu.be/IP6MvKc_qRo Everywhere you look there's writing advice. But what advice should you take? And should you always listen to titans like Stephen King and JK Rowling?
Comp Title Advice (VIDEO)
https://youtu.be/WtudKg0BuFE Comp Titles can help you pitch your novel, but choosing the right titles can be tough. Here's some advice to get you through.
Query Letter Survival Tips (VIDEO)
https://youtu.be/LS6KIz2G5n4 Nothing breaks an author's spirit more than the query-writing process. Here are some tips to take the pain away.
The BEST Writing Exercise Out There (Video)
https://youtu.be/nHXprJhiqzs Whether you want to improve your writing or get yourself out of a rut, this exercise will help. Great for both beginners and pros!