Why Some Stories Hook You (And Others Don’t)
Learn 3 ways to hook audiences and keep them gripped. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvRMPt355es
11 Simple Ways to Make Your Characters Feel Real
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…
12 Dialogue Mistakes That Stop You From Writing Like a Pro
In this video we break down 12 common dialogue mistakes that prevent writers from sounding professional. https://youtu.be/vC5Dew3OfWU
15 Great Ways to Introduce a Character (And Why They Work)
Today we break down 15 ways to introduce a character that'll make your stories more engaging, memorable, and dynamic. Learn how to create characters that feel alive and hook audiences…
Why Higher Stakes Don’t Fix Boring Stories
In this video, we break down the difference between danger and real stakes. We'll discuss why raising the stakes doesn’t automatically create tension and emotion in storytelling. https://youtu.be/ns5eWbA9uuE
Why Most Subplots Are Useless
Most subplots don’t fail because they’re poorly written. They fail because they don’t matter. In this video, we break down why so many subplots feel pointless, how they kill the…
Why Most Romantic Subplots Ruin Stories
Most romantic subplots don’t fail because of bad chemistry. They fail because of deeper issues with the plot structure, character choices, or story themes. In this video, we break down…
9 Worst Pieces of Writing Advice (and How to Fix Them)
Today we discuss 9 of the worst pieces of writing advice, why they fail, and what to do instead. https://youtu.be/lumNk9IEDuw
9 Mistakes That Make Stories Feel AI Generated (Writing Advice)
Today we discuss 9 writing mistakes that make stories feel A.I. generated, even when they’re written by real people. https://youtu.be/R1cNl8doG7w
Bad Worldbuilding vs Good Worldbuilding (Writing Advice)
Learn what separates bad world building from good world building--with examples from Avatar, Lord of the Rings, John Wick, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7UKtq4WHUY