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I'm scripting my next video right now, with a focus on the first line. I'd like to know, would anybody like to have their works featured in mine? In this case, all I care about is the opening sentence. I'll feature your opening sentence (not sentences, sentence) if I like it and it fits the...

So, I hate when most people bring up theme because they just use it in the sense of "topic." Which is near useless and more counterproductive. Plus there are all the issues with people who get blindsided by theme and just... here, I decided to address this topic in my newest one, to give what...

I'm now making my way through my high-priority videos, so if I do quit, I can do so without regrets. In this one, I go over the 10 emotions that audiences actively seek out and how to create them. Also managed to touch a bit more on a question I was once asked on how to write funny. I actually...

A bit on how to write parodies that work for those who are interested in the actual "how" instead of just the "what." The artistry and skill behind the best parodies are absolutely beautiful. If you're interested in learning how you can do things like this, I recommend this video. Also, I might...

Almost forgot to put this here for those it might help. This is my way of going even deeper into character arcs, beyond just positive, flat, and negative. Hopefully it can help out those who are interested, especially when combined with my video on external conflicts. This combined with that can...

Despite my desire to put off this video, I made it. I made this one specifically for writers who procrastinate. I hope my logic throughout comes across as sound and the actionable steps feel right for you specifically. There's still some stuff I left out ultimately when putting this together...

This week I decided to tackle external conflicts! I look forward to combining this one in the future with the internal genres. And I'm positive this will play a major part in whatever course or process or whatever I build. Regardless, in the meantime, here we go: I hope this helps you out!

Another Sunday, another video! This time around I'm giving the overall guidelines for judging if your idea is good or not. Use the knowledge as you wish. Or not or so on. This one is very much an overview and there's so much more depth I can go into in each topic. If you want to have a say in...

This is something I wish was broken down for me like this when I was inexperienced since it's one of those things that helped demystify the actual skills that make writing. Here's hoping this overview can help make it seem just a little easier to approach.

I'm alternating between using The Enneagram for character archetypes and other topics that are useful to tackle right now, so this is the newest Enneagram entry. I highly recommend these ones though if you wish to keep building on your character writing and considering options. I am curious, is...

An overview of things to consider when making plans within stories, for efficiency and entertainment.

Character writing! I've gone on and on about how important character is, this time I've shown how you can use one of the 9 Enneagrams as a framework for creating characters while including a legion of fictional examples. Hopefully it can, especially when you notice the patterns of so many...

I've been feeling somewhat nihilistic recently when it comes to writing since I'm in a phase where it's harder to see the point in sharing anything I'm genuinely passionate about as a creator. I'll never stop writing or creating because I love it, but a part of me wonders what motivates others...

I ended up discussing flat character arcs this week, which led me down a hole I wasn't expecting. If you have any questions, comments, or whatever, well, it's here. I have been using this more when not doing positive arcs. In fact, I put this into practice in the opening chapter of my new...

The first chapter of my second novel is now out! So for those who want to give it a chance, you can now. And if you don't have time to read, you can listen to the audiobook. For those wondering what this is, it's a mystery/thriller story. Read the chapter! And for those who'd like to listen...

Here's my process for creating the foundation for making stories. It's my way of trying to help those getting started or maybe dealing with writer's block. If you're interested in taking the framework I use, here you go. Adopt the whole thing, aspects of it, ditch it, do whatever since it's your...

I got asked about mystery writing again, so... Here we go. It's a simpler lesson that's great foundational work. It's something I practice quite a bit. ...Also, I WISH I REMEMBERED AN EXAMPLE FOR THIS VIDEO BEFORE THIS MORNING! GAH! Oh well... Anyway, hope it helps, ask questions if needed, etc.

So, I'm going to be trying a little something on my YouTube channel that I wish to announce here... As I say in the video, this is my way of being what I'd want to watch and providing even more value beyond the Sunday videos I create. So, for any interested in seeing how this plays out, you...

I got asked to make a video that focuses more on how genre can impact showing & telling this week, so...I did. @DarkDuck09, I address a question you once asked in this a bit more with how to world build without info dumping. Full disclosure, I have no clue what book planted the realization...

It's Sunday. You know what that means. I even got to show what I meant on an old question I was asked by @owotrucked regarding how to do something in prose that they wished to replicate from manga. As I maintain, knowledge of craft can increase one's ability to express what they want to...