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Plot Heads, I’m really sorry, but the family video will not be up this morning.

I know I have already moved this one twice. Honestly, this topic got away from me. I kept thinking one more day would be enough to get the video where it needed to be, and it wasn’t.

Instead of continuing to push it back one day at a time, I’m giving it a real reset. The family video will now be up this coming Saturday at 3pm PT / 6pm ET after our Plot Luck Live event!

I’m sorry for all the back-and-forth, and I really appreciate your patience! 🙏

Don’t forget to stir the plot!
-Brian

2 days ago | [YT] | 156

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Plot Heads!!! Quick update: the family video will now be up Monday at 9am PT / 12pm ET.

I’m really sorry to move it again after already delaying it yesterday. This topic has turned into a beast (perhaps an actual one), and it still needs one more day before I feel good putting it in front of you.

Thank you for being patient with me. I really appreciate it. ❤️
-Brian

3 days ago | [YT] | 112

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Plot Heads, quick update ❤️🏠

The family dynamics video needs a little more time, so it will now be dropping this Sunday at 9am PT / 12pm ET.

Who would have thought a video about group dynamics would take longer than one about a duos? 😂

📰 In the meantime, a new Plot Luck newsletter is coming tomorrow! It will have channel updates, writing advice, prompts, and more!

👉If you haven’t signed up yet, you can join here: www.plotluck.net/free-worksheet

You’ll also get a free 6-page Character Chain worksheet to help you develop your characters!

🎉 And one last thing! If you click the Live tab on my channel, you’ll see our 20K celebration scheduled for next Saturday, August 8 at 11am PT / 2pm ET. Make sure to hit the “Notify Me” button so you don’t miss it!

Thank you all for your patience. I promise this video will be worth the wait!

Don't forget to stir the plot!
-Brian

5 days ago | [YT] | 83

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🔥 Plot Heads!!! New video drops SATURDAY at 3pm PT / 6pm ET! 🚨

(And keep reading, because I have a special announcement below 👀)

We have talked about character chemistry, heroes and villains, romance, and friendship.

This week, we are taking on what I believe is the most difficult character dynamic to write:

👉 Family 🏠❤️

A family has to balance every individual, their relationships with one another, and the identity they all share. Add in years of history, love, pressure, and expectations, and it can become overwhelming fast.

Fortunately, I created a framework that makes family dynamics easier to write, and it works for any group in your story.


🎉 Now for the announcement... WE JUST HIT 20,000 PLOT HEADS!!!

I want to thank you each and every one of you for all your support! This has been an incredible journey so far and we are just getting started. ❤️

To celebrate, join me for a special Plot Luck live event next Saturday, August 8 at 11am PT / 2pm ET! (Mark your calendars and hit the "Notify me" button)

We’ll answer your story questions, celebrate 20K, and build an original story from scratch using your ideas and live polls!

Don't forget to stir the plot!
-Brian

1 week ago | [YT] | 177

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🔥 Plot Heads!!! New video drops SATURDAY at 3pm PT / 6pm ET! 🚨

Last week, we talked about writing romance! This week, we’re turning to one of the most important relationships in all of storytelling:

👉 Friendship 🫶

Because honestly, I think we have a major friendship problem!

We call two characters best friends, give them some history and inside jokes, and assume the relationship is handled. Then we suddenly expect it to carry the betrayal, the sacrifice, or the emotional heart of the story.

📊 And that matters, because UCLA’s recent Teens and Screens study found that nearly 60% of 14-to-24-year-olds want more stories where friendship is the central relationship.

So this Saturday, we’re exploring the Four Failures of Friendship, and what it actually takes to make a friendship feel alive on the page.

🙏 Also a big thank you for all the incredible support. Considering this week’s topic, I should probably say it. I consider you all great friends. ❤️

Don’t forget to stir the plot!
-Brian

P.S. Also, we are now more than 18,000 Plot Heads strong! When we reach 20K, I’ll be hosting a special Plot Luck live event to celebrate. More details to come! 🎉

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 284

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🔥 Plot Heads! New Video on Writing Romance drops TODAY at 3pm PT / 6pm ET! ❤️

This video posed a really unique challenge!

There is so much advice out there about the meet-cute, the first kiss, the breakup and all the familiar plot beats.

But none of that alone explains why we actually root for two specific people to be together.

So today, we’re getting underneath all of that and looking at the character arcs and relationship dynamics that make a romance feel real, whether it’s carrying the whole story or unfolding as a subplot.

I really think we found the right way into this one, and I cannot wait for you to see it!

🙏 As always, thank you all for the incredible support and for continuing to make this such an amazing community.

I'll see you all in the comments at 3!

Don’t forget to stir the plot!
-Brian

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 115

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🔥 Plot Heads!!! New video drops SATURDAY at 3pm PT / 6pm ET! 🚨

Last week, we talked about how stories break our hearts. This week, we’re looking at how they bring two hearts together.

That means we’re back to our normal Plot Luck schedule with a topic we’ve been circling for a while:

👉 Writing romance ❤️

Because honestly, I think we’ve been taught the wrong way to write it. We spend so much time on the meet-cute and all the familiar plot beats that we can lose the character arcs and relationship dynamics underneath them.

So I’m sharing a brand-new framework for building those relationships, whether romance is the heart of your story or a subplot.

🙏 Also, thank you so much for all the support on the heartbreak video. I’m so glad that one connected with so many of you, and I cannot wait for you to see what’s next.

Don’t forget to stir the plot!
-Brian

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 133

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Plot Heads, quick update ❤️ 🤒

I’m really sorry, but I unfortunately need to push back today’s Heartbreak video to tomorrow at 9am PT / 12pm ET.

After getting back from my trip last night, I got hit by something and ended up sick most of the night. The absolute worst timing 🤦‍♂️

The video is very close, but I want to finish the last pieces properly instead of rushing it out while not feeling my best.

Thank you for understanding, and I’m really so excited for you all to see it!

Don’t forget to stir the plot!
-Brian

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 87

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🔥 Plot Heads!!! New video drops TOMORROW at 9am PT / 12pm ET! 🔥

I'm officially back from my trip and I am so excited to hit the ground running with you all!

Tomorrow’s video is a big emotional one that plays a huge role in character dynamics:

👉 How to break your audience’s heart 💔

We’re digging into why certain fictional losses stay with us long after the story ends. The goodbye we weren’t ready for. The ending that still hurts.

But more importantly, we’re talking about how writers actually earn that feeling, so the heartbreak lands because the audience truly cared first.

We’ll look at some devastating examples, break down the "Heartbreak Promise", and talk about how to build emotional weight into your own stories without forcing it.

🙏 I cannot wait for you all to see this one!

Don’t forget to stir the plot!
-Brian

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 100

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🔥 Plot Heads!!! 4th of July Update + Next Video! 🔥

For everyone celebrating today, I hope you’re having a safe, fun, food-filled 4th with people you love!

I’m out of town for a few days with family, soaking up some nature, and getting inspired for what's ahead!

🚨 With that said, we’re giving this holiday weekend some room before the next video drops on TUESDAY, July 7th at 9am PT / 12pm ET!

And we’re coming back with a big emotional one:

👉 How to break your audience’s heart? 💔

Because we’ve all had at least one fictional loss that somehow felt personal, whether it was a goodbye, a death, or a breakup.

This video is about how stories earn that feeling. How they get us attached, make us hope for something, let us feel the warning signs, and then leave us carrying the loss after it happens.

🙏 As always, thank you for building this channel and community with me! Also, a big thanks for watching the Hero/Villain video and tuning in for the Plot Luck Live.

Don't forget to stir the plot!
-Brian

1 month ago | [YT] | 70