How To Write Any Story - Why Pacing Is Everything
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Hello, my name is Hilary Layne. I've been writing stories and studying stories as long as I've been able to read. With this channel I'll be examining the world of books and stories as well as the culture of storytelling itself.
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Should you avoid formulas when writing a story? In this video I talk about why I think you should avoid formulas and what you should do instead to construct a good plot. My affiliate link for Bookshop (wonderful Amazon alternative) where you can find my book recommendation lists: https://bookshop.org/shop/hilarylayne You can join my YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBmqEPwc_8yJB-nhLjm9krw/join I also maintain a q&a post on my channel page for members only. I'd be happy to answer any writing questions you have outside the video topic! 0:00 - Why You Should Avoid Formulas 3:35 - The Most Important Storytelling Principle 6:30 - How To Use Pacing To Build a Plot 9:00 - Plot Building Example: Johnny & Judy 15:50 - Case Study: John Wick 18:40 - Case Study: Ocean's Eleven 21:00 - "Therefore" 23:00 - Conclusion (Homework)
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