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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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What Should Fiction Writers be Reading?

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  • Post published:December 24, 2020
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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

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Hierarchy of Needs for Reviewers (and Readers!)

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  • Post published:May 21, 2020
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What do reviewers look for in a story? What do readers unconsciously want from your next novel? Find out in today's video! https://youtu.be/gBA_yBGmsro

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How to Write Awesome Endings (6 Easy Tips!)

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  • Post published:May 14, 2020
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Endings can be brutal to write, but these tips will help save your latest story or novel! https://youtu.be/AY75ESZJFNc

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“Show Don’t Tell” is a SHAM

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  • Post published:April 23, 2020
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Not all writing advice is perfect, particularly "Show Don't Tell." Find out why I'm sick of hearing it. https://youtu.be/rpLzUJ9PZJ8

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How Long Should Your NOVEL Be?

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  • 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.)

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  • 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

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  • 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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Character Flaws and Character Lies

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  • Post published:February 27, 2020
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Flaws and lies are critical to writing believable character arcs. Find out why in today's video! https://youtu.be/1V6fbx_zbkY

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The Secret to Writing Something ORIGINAL

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  • 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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