7 Strategies for Starting & Finishing Your Story (Writing Advice)
Struggling to finish your story? In this video, we’ll look at strategies to help you start strong, stay motivated, and finish your novel, screenplay, etc. https://youtu.be/4_oWZq1m8Rs
Story Ideas vs Execution vs War of the Worlds (Writing Advice)
Learn about the importance of balancing story ideas and execution--and how War of the Worlds (2025) failed in 5 key areas. https://youtu.be/PFBI_bwKtIo
Story Made Simple is NOW AVAILABLE!
Exciting news—my new writing guidebook Story Made Simple is now available in eBook, paperback, and hardcover formats! (For those wondering, the audiobook version will appear on Audible and iTunes within…
10 Tips from Pro Editors that Every Writer Needs to Hear
Boost your writing with these 10 tips from pro editors! These insights will help you write tighter, clearer, and more compelling stories. https://youtu.be/KCf9ceqH6W4
10 Ways to Make Your Story UNPREDICTABLE (Writing Advice)
Learn how to tell surprising, unpredictable stories--with examples from Squid Game, Terrifier, Fight Club, and more. https://youtu.be/eEuRII4SC5g
How to Write Something ORIGINAL (Writing Advice)
Learn the difference between large-scale and small-scale originality--with examples from Jurassic Park, Late Night with the Devil, The Substance, and more! https://youtu.be/U_1zDkMQdBc
How to Know When Your Book is Done (Writing Advice)
Learn how to know when your novel is finally, truly ready. https://youtu.be/-lk3x61FpZQ
How to Fix a Broken Story (Writing Advice)
Learn how to rebuild a broken story in 7 simple steps. https://youtu.be/ZSkgvELYTrw
How to Show AND Tell in Your Writing (With Examples from Harry Potter)
Learn why "Show DON'T Tell" is bad advice and how you can use telling effectively in your stories. https://youtu.be/_yYXy3IQLPI
What Should Fiction Writers be Reading?
Do you need to read The Classics? Do you need to read all the hot new releases? Find out what fiction writers should read. https://youtu.be/XtJM8ThRCP0