Squampopulous

Video essays about fiction writing craft, with a consistent focus on character development and narrative devices. Episodes give practical, analytical advice on how to write specific types of characters (heroes, villains, side characters, lovable jerks, cowards) and how to handle plot mechanics and devices (dialogue, sacrifice, miracles, luck, guerrilla warfare) so scenes and character choices feel effective.

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Calculated from videos published in the last 12 months

1 video every 26 days
Publishing pace
Irregular
Publishing regularity
15 min
Average video duration
18 min
Published time per month

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How (Not) To Write Fight Scenes
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Why Can't Characters Just Talk Normally?
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Why Marvel's Least Serious Movie Is Its Best
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How To Write Guerrilla Warfare
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How To Write A Miracle (That Doesn't Feel Cheap)
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How To Write A Lovable Jerk
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How to Reinvent a Villain
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How To Write A Cowardly Hero
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When A Side Character Steals The Show
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