Should you avoid formulas when writing a story? In this video I talk about why I think you should avoid formulas and what you should do instead to construct a good plot.

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0:00 Why You Should Avoid Formulas
3:35 The Most Important Storytelling Principle
6:30 How To Use Pacing To Build a Plot
9:00 Plot Building Example: Johnny & Judy
15:50 Case Study: John Wick
18:40 Case Study: Ocean's Eleven
21:00 "Therefore"
23:00 Conclusion (Homework)