When writing a war story, an author needs to keep low because you never know when you are going to get hit with a cliché! Let’s get down in the trenches to write a war story. We just need a few good men and we can march to victory, or at least good box office sales.
My Honest Thoughts on War Stories...
Starting a story is easy! Just drown the reader in so much info dumping and exposition that they can’t possibly escape! Once the reader is stuck, then trap them in a web of flashbacks, in medias res, and prologues. They will never escape then and will be forced to read the rest of your story. Don’t forget to use a mirror to describe how the main character looks!
My Honest Thoughts on Beginning a Story...
Only the chosen one can save a story from poor sales! Is your fantasy or science fiction universe plagued by dark lords and ancient evil? Fix that problem with a chosen one! Results may vary. Contact your doctor if dark lord persists for more than three books. We cannot be held responsible for inaccurate prophecies or chosen ones turning evil. Side effects may include poor characterization, overpowered magic, overshadowed side characters, sudden mentor death, and Mary Sues.
My Honest Thoughts on the Chosen One...
Thank you mysterious YouTube algorithm and also all of the people who liked, subscribed, commented, rated, or even just watched my videos. Terrible Writing Advice hit 10,000 subscribers today!
The end is nigh, and filled with the usual mutants, biker gangs, and radioactive ruins. The old world may have been wiped away in the ashes of nuclear fire, but the cliches of the genre endure. Grab your makeshift rifle, don your gas mask, and rev up your motorcycle as we venture into the post apocalyptic wastelands!
My Honest Thoughts on the Post Apocalypse...
Wasting time on the internet even though you should be writing? Well obviously you are, but that's okay because now you can watch my video that teaches you how to beat writer's block! It's only a few minutes long and you deserve a break from all of your not writing. Besides, it's informative and thus you can watch it guilt free!
My Honest Thoughts on Writer's Block:...
It's time to crush those filthy rebels for the glory of the Empire! Evil empires are common in science fiction and fantasy. This video will show you how to take an extremely interesting topic rich in history and potential, and boil it down into a boring cliché!
My Honest Thoughts on Evil Empires:...
While you are waiting for your letter from Hogwarts to come in, take a moment and watch a video that shows you how not to run a magic school.
My Honest Thoughts on Magic Schools:...
Are you promoting a book? No? Well you should watch this video anyway to learn how to defend yourself against authors on a marketing spree!
My Honest Thoughts on Book Promotion and Marketing:...
Ever wondered how not to write a Star Wars movie? Well you could just watch the prequels... or you could watch the latest Terrible Writing Advice episode.
