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    Enneagram 5 Character Overview

    Newest part in the Enneagram series I've been putting together. ...I so need to go redo the old thumbnails... New video tomorrow with regards to marketing. Oh and, for those who don't know, I've been posting daily writing tips in my community tab every single day. For instance, this one was...
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    How to Spot Bad Criticism

    I wish I had learned this much sooner. I know how easy it is for people to get fooled into thinking all feedback and criticism is good. I also know how easy it is for people to be delusional when faced with criticism. This is a distilled version of what I use and do when faced with it, to weigh...
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    Writing Politics

    Let's start this set of videos with the oh-so-popular topic of politics! And more importantly, what to consider when writing them.
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    Romance Plotlines

    This is a little something I was working on for romance plotlines. Getting organized helped me pinpoint quite a few things and be conscious of my options when writing romance plotlines. Also, it just makes better marketing. Anyway, this video is more of an overview than when I dive into each...
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    Writing Non-Human Characters

    I received a request for this topic a while back, so it's been on my list to get around to. I'm glad to finally complete it, as it took me some time to think this through. I'm releasing another video tomorrow, so look forward to that. I will also release a new project I've wanted to do...
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    How to Avoid Failing Your Audience

    This is a small concept that, while I feel it's fundamental to understand, is constantly overlooked by many. So, here is me spelling this simple thing out.
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    Writing Gods

    This was voted for this week, so this is what I can give. If you want a say in next Sunday's video, vote in community tab.
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    How to Write Sex Scenes That Matter

    This is a short, simple lesson that so many overlook. Still, it's a good foundation for me to build on.
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    Writing Corruption Arcs

    Negative character arcs were voted in this week, so I chose to interpret it this way. Hopefully it helps those who want to go down this route. As always, community vote here if you want to influence the Sunday video discussion. This week's topics are... Writing Gods Writing Plot Twists The...
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    A Lesson on Exposition Everybody Need to Know

    I've touched on this lesson countless times, so it was time it got its episode I can throw people to instead of saying it repeatedly. Plus this just was a useful little project for me with how I expanded things.
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    4C Worldbuilding Model

    Second video for the weekend, where I touch a bit on what I've noticed with worldbuilding. Want to have a say on next week's community voted video? Go here.
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    How Dark Is Your Story?

    The newest creation by me! Or newest I'm sharing as I make a lot of these. Anyway, hope this one helps out. Tomorrow is a world building episode. And if you wish to vote on next week's episode, the community tab has options up.
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    Deciding Future Video Topics

    I've kind of gotten through most video topics asked about, though there are a couple I still need to hit up. So, anything in particular people want to toss out for me? The more specific, the better. Also, I've brought back the weekly vote. You can vote here for me to keep everything organized...
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    How to Keep Sympathetic Villains Villains

    Started thinking about this last night and do whipped this up. I'll be opening up a vote again on the community tab for people later today. If any topic you want, now's the time to ask as I've a couple of ideas.
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    Writing Anti-Heroes

    Anti-heroes today, Anti-Villains tomorrow!
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    What is a Villain?

    Decided to do the other side of the coin today with villains.
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    What is a Hero?

    It's time for another episode. I'm certain there will be plenty of disagreement, but I feel this is essential. I decided to explore what constitutes heroism more this time while focusing on trying to get at what I view as the heart of heroism. I reject the notion that "heroism" is a subjective...
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    How to Make Paragon Heroes Not Boring

    There's a part of me who wants to say that a lot of the struggles people have with tackling this type of character are a skill issue, but I think I put my finger on what the actual problem is early on and developed all kinds of tips around that. Nothing I see as revolutionary, but having it...
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    Flawed Heroes

    I'm adding this in for some stuff on writing character flaws and flawed heroes. In this case, one thing I really wanted to hit on was minor versus fatal flaws and just plant that concept for some future stuff next week as it's the start of me targeting a misconception which irritates me.
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    Story Theory: Heroism is Key to Great Stories

    This is a little theory I've concluded so far, based on my research and experiences. Plus, it sets up the next series, where I'll first go into greater depth into heroism, as I detest people who claim that it is subjective/a matter of perspective.
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