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11 Simple Ways to Make Your Characters Feel Real

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  • Post published:June 11, 2026
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Explore 11 simple ways to deepen your characters and make them feel more realistic, compelling, and memorable. Whether you're writing novels, short stories, or screenplays, these techniques will transform flat…

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12 Dialogue Mistakes That Stop You From Writing Like a Pro

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  • Post published:June 4, 2026
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In this video we break down 12 common dialogue mistakes that prevent writers from sounding professional. https://youtu.be/vC5Dew3OfWU

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Instant 2-Step SHORTCUT for Adding Emotion to Your Stories (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:November 26, 2025
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Want to make your readers feel something? Here’s a quick and easy 2-step shortcut that adds emotional power to any story. https://youtu.be/li7A3Js8pxk

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8 Things Every Great Character Needs (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:November 20, 2025
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Want to write striking, memorable characters? Learn about the 8 key elements of character every storyteller should master. https://youtu.be/FKjFqhYtIZU

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9 WORST Crimes Against Storytelling (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:October 23, 2025
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Learn to avoid the worst writing mistakes--with examples from Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Batman, and more! https://youtu.be/117XVgjozzc

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5 Reasons Your ELDERLY Characters Suck (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:April 17, 2025
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Explore five of the worst mistakes writers make when creating older characters. Examples from Star Wars, Game of Thrones, Gran Torino, Indiana Jones, and more! https://youtu.be/1MX7dJt8KDE

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5 Reasons Your MALE Characters Suck (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:April 10, 2025
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Explore five of the worst mistakes writers make when creating male characters. Examples from Spider-Man, The Notebook, Indiana Jones, and more! https://youtu.be/g_VZEqU4YNg

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5 Reasons Your Female Characters Suck (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:April 3, 2025
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Explore five of the worst mistakes writers make when creating female characters. Examples from Snow White, She-Hulk, Star Wars, and more! https://youtu.be/lB7Lbs94PFk

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5 Worst Plot Mistakes in Stories (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:January 16, 2025
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Explore five of the worst mistakes writers make when creating their plots. Examples from The Batman, Deadpool & Wolverine, Game of Thrones, and more! https://youtu.be/6Ox9SL61H54

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5 SECRETS that Will Change How You Write Your Main Character (Writing Advice)

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  • Post published:January 2, 2025
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Learn 5 secrets for creating realistic and compelling protagonists. Examples from Breaking Bad, Star Wars, Batman, The Substance, and more! https://youtu.be/JdYLzhcm1ao

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