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How do you write subplots without ending up with a story that feels like a collection of disconnected pieces? In this episode, I explore how to write subplots that strengthen the main plot by integrating secondary characters, conflicts, relationships, and themes into one cohesive ...  Show more

Character misdirection does more than set up clever betrayals. By using False Allies and False Enemies, writers can deepen conflict, complicate character arcs, and create plot twists that feel both surprising and inevitable. In this video, I explore four variations of character m ...  Show more

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Daniel Kahneman says, "The long-term success of a relationship depends far more on avoiding the negative than on seeking the positive."

It's like that in so many areas of life. 

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Do you keep making the same mistakes again and again in English? These are called Fossilized Errors. They are easier to break than you thought. Take notes and follow this simple process to sound more natural when speaking in English.