This week’s video talks about how getting all the obvious things right in a story isn’t always enough if you’re lacking one crucial element.
When Not to Use Your Antagonist’s POV
This week’s video highlights a specific type of scene that should almost never be told from the antagonist’s point of view.
Why Your Stakes Shouldn’t Be Too High
This week’s video cautions against raising stakes beyond the scope and established conflict of your story.
How to Keep Your Fight Scenes Interesting
This week’s video talks about the pitfalls of writing fight scenes in the age of blockbuster movies, as well as some tips for keeping the action tense and engaging.
When Not to Show the Action
This week’s video uses an example from Jim Butcher’s fantasy Academ’s Fury to illustrate how to avoid unneeded action scenes.
Yet Another Pitfall of Multi-POV Stories
In this video, K.M. Weiland discusses the problem of POVs taking up too much space with too few plot points.
Exercise, With a Twist and Shout
You are supposed to laugh, you are supposed to make other people laugh… *with* you. Dance Walk like everybody’s watching. And love it!
Why the Adverb Isn’t as Dead as Mark Twain Would Like
In this video, K.M. Weiland points out three reasons writers need to be even more dedicated in stamping out the dreaded adverb.
Is the Cliffhanger Ending Overrated?
In this video, K.M. Weiland explores the pros and cons of using a cliffhanger to end books within a series.
How To Get To Mars
An amazing video-animation of Spirit / Opportunity’s flight to mars!
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