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  1. Story_Marc

    Future Topics...

    I mean, the books won't be free where I go more in-depth. :ROFLMAO: But still, will keep making free content too. While I want to make a profit from stuff, I know a lot of what I learned came from things I learned for free. I feel I should pay that forward. Hmm... So more just stuff on how to...
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    Future Topics...

    I'm building a list of future topics again, since I feel confident tackling so many things now after improving my methodology this year. Is there anything in particular someone wants me to dissect and discuss? Right now I'm planning on tackling some stuff like isekai, more stuff on fight scenes...
  3. Story_Marc

    Creating Horror Settings: The Bad Place

    This was fun putting together! Got to do some deep dives into horror and so forth. Plus, I'm confident in the systems I built from this. Tell me what you think and if it helps. Also, I'm nearly set for what's coming next after I finish one more horror entry.
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    The Taxonomy of Deaths in Storytelling

    If grief isn't the point (which is fine if it isn't, I just note that's it's typical power), then it likely falls into the various scenarios I mention for when it works. Regardless, your example falls into literally what I said on scenarios when its mythical, allegorical, or cyclical. The fact...
  5. Story_Marc

    Magic System Feedback?

    I felt like testing something out with this, so I'll give you feedback. Now, I do see some potential in it, though the way it's presented here is very mechanical and kind of the least interesting stuff. Right now, it seems like a functional rulebook/a user manual as opposed to anything truly...
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    The Taxonomy of Deaths in Storytelling

    And with this video, I completed the taxonomy of deaths in storytelling series I... accidentally stumbled into. This one was genuinely the hardest out of the set, but I think I cracked this one. Hopefully... Full playlist here if you want all four types of deaths explored: If you can think of...
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    Writing Fake-Out Deaths Well

    Next part in me tackling deaths in fiction! This one was fun working things out with, since I ended up looking at plenty of examples I didn't get to mention, such as Batman: Brave & The Bold's episode with the introduction of The Flash. It only clicked with me yesterday after I had already...
  8. Story_Marc

    Death as Character Development

    I got interested in this since previous death stuff since, in my current taxonomy, four types of death in storytelling. This one interested me the most to tackle next because of Yu Yu Hakusho. Had a fun time with this, I kind of want to come up with a way to use this in the future. Anyway, hope...
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    Can You Write Deaths Right?

    The framework qualifies itself. Either the diagnostic tool works or it doesn't. Either the principles hold up under scrutiny or they don't. You're welcome to critique the actual substance. Show me where causality, character truth, consequence, or thematic meaning aren't core to effective...
  10. Story_Marc

    Can You Write Deaths Right?

    The video answers that quite well. That has nothing to do with what I said in the video. It's why I even took the time to break down the different types of deaths.
  11. Story_Marc

    Can You Write Deaths Right?

    That falls into Transitional Death, which I said I'd explore more in the next video. Or, well... Transitional or Reversible stuff, depending on execution and context.
  12. Story_Marc

    Can You Write Deaths Right?

    Putting this out here today, alongside a new hybrid for my video aesthetic. I hope you find this helpful, especially since I've been enjoying creating these diagnostic systems. I believe it helps simplify and reduce cognitive load when implementing things and judging one's own work. I've been a...
  13. Story_Marc

    Why Traditional Publishing Is Nearly Obsolete (& Where Storytelling is Going)

    I agree, though I feel the "flair" of publishing would be destroyed no matter what. Amazon was going to do what someone would do because it's practical. And, as I made clear, no era is without its problems. Someone would try to solve that problem in whatever way, as the existence of...
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    Why Traditional Publishing Is Nearly Obsolete (& Where Storytelling is Going)

    My expanding thoughts on the literature world as we move closer to the future! This is something I intend to expand on, but I wanted to document this as a starting point for some observations and thoughts.
  15. Story_Marc

    Test Your Magic System!

    So, I worked hard this weekend creating this diagnostic test for writers to engage with. Plus, it's the answer to how I'd judge a magic system and if I'd say it works well or not. If you want to see how yours measures up and why, give it a try. It's a simple yes-or-no question throughout.
  16. Story_Marc

    Is Your Prologue Necessary?

    The "sometimes" thing is the reason why I'm starting to make diagnostic flow charts and decision trees. I feel it's too vague and I'm hoping to give concrete means to navigate these things.
  17. Story_Marc

    Is Your Prologue Necessary?

    I so need to decrease the pause between some words when working in Descript. But that aside, I tackle prologues in this one and I realized I should start making diagnostic flow charts and decision trees to help people navigate decisions with writing better.
  18. Story_Marc

    6 Stages of Writers

    These are the patterns I've noticed and am sharing with those who want to see more.
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    Story Marc Guide to Worldbuilding

    Next phase in things!
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    Story Marc Guide to Worldbuilding

    Fair! I'm still working on blending the two, particularly with stories. I recognize the potential in it for much higher scaling.
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