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If you celebrate, wishing you a warm and peaceful Christmas.

I’m really grateful for this community. Thank you for the conversations, the stories, and the kindness I’ve seen here.

More soon ❤️

-Brian

2 days ago | [YT] | 9

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📣 Plot Luck Update: Closing 2025 & What’s Coming Next 🔥

As we close out 2025, I wanted to share where Plot Luck is headed, because I’m honestly really excited about this next chapter.

To wrap up the year, I’ve got two long-form videos coming that get at the heart of what Plot Luck is about:

🔹 One dives into the Netflix / Warner Bros. consolidation conversation, what it really means for storytelling, and the new frontier for aspiring creatives.

🔹 The other breaks down the story and scene diagnostic system I use every day, my 7 Sacred Ingredients of Storytelling, the framework I use to evaluate why stories work, why scenes break, and how to fix them.

Alongside that, I’m rolling out short-form Pro Story Tips pulling specific, usable takeaways from some of the best stories across anime, movies, video games, and TV from 2025.

And then… we kick off 2026 with something new.

Starting in January, Plot Luck is moving into themed months, beginning with Worldbuilding Month.

That means we’ll be:

🔹 Studying how worlds are constructed
🔹 Breaking down systems, rules, cultures
🔹 Exploring IP through focused craft lenses
🔹 Bringing audience suggestions directly into the mix

This feels like a natural evolution of what Plot Luck has always been. Less chasing individual moments, more intentional exploration of how stories are built and why they resonate.

If there’s a 2025 story you’d love to see pulled apart for a takeaway, or a world you want us to study in January, drop it below.

Thank you for your support and for joining the storytelling table.

Let’s stir the plot together! 🔥

-Brian

6 days ago | [YT] | 3

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What’s cooking, my fellow Plot Heads? New video is about to drop!

I’ve missed you all the last couple of weeks. I’ve been dealing with some medical stuff and needed to step back and rest, but I’ve been thinking about this community a lot. Thank you to everyone who stuck around, watched older videos, or just stayed subbed while things were quiet. It genuinely means the world. 💛

Today I’m back with a new video all about something a ton of writers struggle with: actually starting.

If you’ve been stuck in your head, overthinking your first page, or waiting for the “perfect” moment to begin, this one’s for you.

In the video, I walk you through:

💎A simple “Page Zero” method to start writing without the pressure
💎Easy ways to trick your brain past perfectionism
💎A repeatable system to keep going after that first session

If you’ve been wanting to start your story but keep freezing up, I think this might help you finally get words on the page.

As always, thank you! And don't forget to stir the plot!

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 5

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What’s cooking Plot Heads? I’ve been off YouTube the last couple weeks dealing with some medical things, but I’m finally getting back into the swing of things and planning a strong close to 2025.

Coming up we are going to look at:

• What mega mergers like Netflix buying WB mean for storytelling
• How to actually start writing your project and move it out of the idea phase
• Some of the top stories of 2025 across anime, video games, movies, and television and what we can learn from each

Thank you to everyone for the support and patience while I have been recovering. New videos are on the way.

Don’t forget to stir the plot!

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 1

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What’s Cooking, Plot Heads? Hopefully something good, whether it is a full Thanksgiving feast or just your favorite comfort food.

I wanted to take a second to say thank you for being part of Plot Luck. Plot Luck has become a place I genuinely look forward to showing up for, and that is because of all of you. The conversations, the questions, the ideas, the passion for stories across film, TV, anime, and games… it really means a lot to me.

Today is Thanksgiving where I am, so it felt like the right time to say it out loud. I am really grateful for this community of people who care about films, shows, anime, games, and the craft behind them.

Whether you are celebrating today or it is just a regular Thursday where you live, I hope you get some well deserved rest, something tasty to eat, and a story that really stays with you.

Thank you for being here, Plot Heads. Happy Thanksgiving if you celebrate, and much love either way. 🧡

1 month ago | [YT] | 3

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What’s cooking, my fellow Plot Heads? My newest deep-dive drops TODAY at 5:30pm PT, and we’re heading straight into Hawkins.

With the final season of Stranger Things kicking off, I’m breaking down how the show pulled off one of the smartest creative “heists” in TV (stealing half the 80s and somehow making it all feel fresh, emotional, and original).

If you love Spielberg, Stephen King, Alien, The Thing, Ghostbusters, or just great storytelling, this one is packed.

Set your reminders, grab your Eggos, and I’ll see you at 5:30. 🍿🔥


As always, thank you for your support!

1 month ago | [YT] | 1

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What’s cooking, my fellow Plot Heads? Thank you so much for helping Plot Luck hit 200 subscribers in a little over two months! 🙏

That number may seem small on the surface, but to me it means everything. Every comment, every view, every share, and every moment you spend with these videos keeps this whole thing alive. I truly appreciate you pulling up a seat at the table!

Plot Luck is my little corner of the internet where we get to dig into what makes stories powerful. Movies, TV, anime, games, all of it. This channel is about exploring the craft, the emotion, the choices behind the scenes, and why stories move us the way they do. My goal has always been to make this a place where creators and fans can come together, learn something new, and feel inspired to tell stories of their own.

I have a lot of exciting new videos, segments and community events on the horizon that I can’t wait to share with you all.

A big thanks to each and every one of you! And don’t forget to Stir The Plot!

1 month ago | [YT] | 7

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🍽️ What’s cooking, Plot Heads?
New video just dropped:

🔥 How Wicked Saved the Movie Musical (And What Writers Can Learn From It)

This one digs into why Wicked works where so many movie musicals stumble. I break down the story choices behind the songs, the character arcs, the adaptation decisions, and the moments that hit harder than you might expect.

If you’re into storycraft, structure, or just love understanding why something lands, this one is for you.

✨ Up next in:
• Chainsaw Man
• Stranger Things
• Zootopia
• The Resurgence of Original Movie

As always, if you have any stories across film, anime, tv or video games you would like to see covered, drop it in the comments!

Thank you to every single one of you! ❤️
Brian

1 month ago | [YT] | 2

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🚨 What's cooking, my fellow Plot Heads! A quick question, do you struggle coming up with fresh, exciting story ideas when you sit down to write?

💡 At 5pm PT I am dropping a deep-dive video on story idea generation techniques that I've used with over 600 writers across film, TV, and games. The video goes live in 2 hours and reveals 5 specific methods that instantly unlock new story concepts (even when you feel completely stuck).

⏰ Coming up next, I am diving deep into why Chainsaw Man works and how Wicked saved the movie musical genre.

♥️ As always, thank you so much for subscribing and joining the table. I appreciate every single one of you!

✨ If you have any shows, anime, video games, movies or storytelling advice you would like to see covered, make sure to comment on this post!

1 month ago | [YT] | 2

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‼️ What's cooking, my fellow Plot Heads? New video drops in 1 Hour (11am PT): How IT Became Horror's Most Enduring Nightmare

🤡 Welcome to Derry's new episode hits tomorrow, so I'm breaking down what makes Pennywise the blueprint for modern horror. This one digs into the storytelling craft behind why IT still haunts us decades later.

♥️ Thank you as always for your amazing support! I have some great new videos on the way this week for anime fans and for storytellers!

✨ If you have any shows, anime, video games, movies or storytelling advice you would like to see covered, make sure to comment on this post!

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