We don't (normally) want a 'grim and gritty' love story, nor do we want to hunt down evil on a lovely sunny day. Let's match the feel of your story with the correct backdrop. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROPJZJCbNRw
#DeepCuts – Sci-Fi and Fantasy
In a break from the norm, today we're going to talk about the biggest sci-fi and fantasy films that helped inspire me. Since you know I love the Deep Cuts, this list is mostly going to be cult films you may not have seen. New movies to watch, yay! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3k65BALNLpI
#Worldbuilding Dojo – Culture and Society
In a world of our own making, people are not going to ever be 'just like us'. They need to be properly fleshed out by what makes your world tick. Let's find out how to shape our folks and make them real. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OywtOD5-Vvk&t
#Worldbuilding Dojo – Subplot Assassins
Let's figure out if you have a subplot dragging your story down. These are the trope-filled, boring, or otherwise useless murderers that are killing our story. Let's bring a stop to these silent killers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ma9ybD3ih7A&t
#Worldbuilding Dojo – Pace, Tone, and Development
No one wants a slow, plodding action movie overwrought with dialogue, and there are few romance fans looking for high-octane action and gunplay. Like an old-time record player, setting the wrong speed can make our characters sound like chipmunks or devil worshipers. Let's set the right mood and speed, and slip some character development in... Continue Reading →
#WhenIt’sDoneWrong – Glass
We've learned a lot this season about the course of narration, act structure, satisfying conclusions, and character arcs. So, let's put a spotlight on those teachings with a film that breaks all the rules, and isn't any better for it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZ8vmmo-K6Y
#Worldbuilding Dojo – Satisfying Conclusions
How do we tie up loose ends? How do we leave loose ends that we want to carry into sequels? When is our audience satisfied with the words 'THE END', and when are we writing a cliffhanger? (Spoiler: NEVER) We demand answers! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBt3Z3AM0CQ&t=9s
#Worldbuilding Dojo – Fixing Narrative Mistakes
We're back, and today we want to undo the knots we've tied our stories in. What happened? How did we paint ourselves in a corner, and why must we send a MacBook to space in order to save us all? Let's get to work. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHZeQHSUo0M&t=7s
#Worldbuilding Dojo –Horror, Thrills, and Twists
In this episode, we go over the pitfalls and perils of crafting good horror. How do we cultivate a well-earned scream? Let's harvest some fear and find out why jump scares are dumb. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wx7SvMHtoI
