Your Story is Starting Wrong (Here's Why)
I apologize for any grammatical errors you find--I am human. (‼️Note about Pluribus‼️: When I say it drops us into Carol's reaction, I don't mean that it does that immediately--just that it does that for the opening episode. We experience the 'change' from her perspective, quickly, without a lot of personal buildup. The show's premise and main character are linked. Thank you for watching!) 🎨 Thumbnail and Design by: Samuel Weeks samuelaweeks.com 🎬 Edited by: Samuel Weeks samuelaweeks.com ✍️ Script Written by: Cameron Thomson (Me!) This video explains a few key elements that should be considered when writing the start of your story. ============================= 🔴 Community Memberships: / @wrestlingwithwords 🟠 Support me on Patreon!: / wrestlingwithword 🟣 Join the Discord!: / discord ============================= ============================= Connect with me! ============================= 📧 Email: ➡︎ Info (AT) WrestlingWithWords.com 🐤 Twitter: ➡︎ / wrestling_words 📸 IG: ➡︎ / cameron_thomson_author 🌲Linktree: https://linktr.ee/wrestling_with_words ============================= 📚Some of My Fiction (check out my Linktree for more!) ============================= -Static Love: https://tinyurl.com/474kaesf -Catatonic Cargo: https://tinyurl.com/bpa8jpbe -The One Who Did Not Go: https://tinyurl.com/sxkt285u -To Hold Something Like You: http://voicesdelaluna.org/ (Winter 2022 issue) ============================= Other Things To Check Out ============================= (*)📽️ My Whole Recording Setup - https://amzn.to/4mGsrAr (*)📚 Reading Recommendations - https://amzn.to/46HooxB (*)🎵 Music and effects by Epidemic Sound: https://share.epidemicsound.com/n2bp50 ============================= Referenced / Shown Books ============================= Selin Ascends - https://amzn.to/476Yi8j Southern Reach Trilogy - https://amzn.to/4aWg7K9 The Anatomy of Story - https://amzn.to/4c9DO2m Story Genius - https://amzn.to/40owF6Z ============================= Referenced / Shown Movies and TV Shows ============================= Annihilation Pluribus ============================= Referenced / Shown Games ============================= SOMA The Last of Us (pt. I & II) #writing #writingadvice #podcast Some links with (*) above include affiliate commissions or referrals. I'm part of an affiliate network, and I receive compensation from partner websites. #authortube #writers #writingtips
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