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Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009545662953My Epic Nanowrimo2022 Writing ChallengeStoryDtechtive Robert Jones2022-12-02 | Nanowrimo 2022 was a zany month of writing every day this year! This video is my final day writing challenge and an overview of what I wrote over the past four weeks! There’s retro writing machines, and plenty of snacks as I close out my final day of writing!Toxic Productivity TrailerStoryDtechtive Robert Jones2022-10-07 | #authortube #booktube #creatorsmatter
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Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009545662953Toxic Productivity & Halloween DecoratingStoryDtechtive Robert Jones2022-10-07 | Toxic productivity has become a popular subject these days, because most of us suffer from it. I believe in taking a closer look at where a problem stems from gives us a better take on finding solutions for ourselves. That's what this episode is all about--with a focus on writing and social media. I'm also decorating my studio for Halloween. So let's decorate and talk about toxicity and try to pinpoint some of the common denominators that's causing the problem.Writer Vs. YouTube: Is Social Media Damaging Creators?StoryDtechtive Robert Jones2022-09-04 | In Writing Log: Entry 2, StoryDtechtive Robert Jones revives a story gone cold due to unscrupulous demands of YouTube. And placing the platform under his Sherlockian microscope, you’ll learn how social media can damage creators, and steps you can take to guard yourself against an ever changing cyber universe!
Carrow Brown: youtube.com/c/CarrowBrownDemonetized: Can YT Really Make You Start Again From Scratch?StoryDtechtive Robert Jones2022-08-26 | Let’s face it, YT is a business…but do they have to give the creators they make money from the business? I took an extended leave from the platform over the past year. In this episode, you’ll learn how YT deals with that and what consequences you could be facing if you do likewise!Finding Your Writing MagicStoryDtechtive Robert Jones2022-08-04 | Good writing, like all arts, collects from everything around us and all that’s been done before us. We’re all riding on the backs of what has come before and asking ourselves what’s possible, what’s next, and how can we improve on the creative standards? Finding the write combination of elements that makes our stories unique is much like writing and conducting a symphony with many parts. This video is really only scratching the surface of where those ideas and inspiration can be found. However, it may just be what it takes to advance you on your own quest!My Epic #nanowrimo #writing FailuresStoryDtechtive Robert Jones2021-11-05 | #authortube #booktube #creatorsmatter
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Make your #nanowrimo2021 count by understanding #howto #write your #actone #storstructure in a way that not only nails key #plotpoints but ignites the #emotionalcore of your #story that connects with #readers where it counts. #storystructure is #psychology understanding this can help you write faster, better, and generate more #sales.
#Preptober2021 is well underway. Have you checked all the boxes for your #Nanowrimo2021 project? An effective #firstact is the most important way to enticing readers. In the episode of #StoryDtechtiveRobertJones you’ll learn exactly how a great #calltoaction upends your hero’s status quo and ties reader to your novel for the duration!
Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009545662953#PROJECTAUTHORTUBE: #Preptober2021 #Writing Series on HOOKING readers FAST!StoryDtechtive Robert Jones2021-10-15 | StoryDtechtive returns, just in time for #Preptober2021. #ProjectAuthortube, founded by Tamara Woods to help #indieauthors in the #writingcommunity get ready for #nanowrimo2021 . This is part one of a three part series on the three major inciting incidents in the first quarter of a novel, why they are confusing for some folks, and how learning how they all work together to launch your core story can greatly improve your novel's pacing and get readers more invested!
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Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009545662953Spiderman Part 3 Writing Flawed CharactersStoryDtechtive Robert Jones2020-08-01 | This third installment of “Heroes & Villains,” continues with the character analysis of Spiderman. In part 1, we discussed how discovering this character awakened my urge to create during early childhood and gave an overview of some of basic points of the character. In part two we examined the life of Peter Parker, his life, and how backstory sets up all the psycholocal issues a character needs to overcome, ending at the inciting incident that gave birth to the franchise: being bitten by a radioactive spider.
In part three, we’re putting it all together and seeing how backstory, the character’s wound, and coping with the guilt of responsibility after the death of his uncle Ben, blossoms into a chararacter who is both flawed and trying to overcome his inner demons as he battles their real life manifestations in the form of villains. Everything projects, and Spiderman is a great example of making it all come together with strong symbology that pulls readers into a vicarious experience that has been the archetype for many comic book characters since.
#authortube #Spiderman #MarvelComics #WritingFlawed CharactersWordstock 5: Authortube Seminar Series on Writing Act 1StoryDtechtive Robert Jones2020-07-25 | In this fifth incarnation of Wordstock, we will be covering various aspects of story structure from a myriad of views and participants. It’s a large subject, and certainly a confusing one for many. As always, it is our hope to entertain, educate, and bring the community together while hopefully parting a few clouds on a difficult subject.
#Wordstock #authortube #booktube #creatorsmatterWordstock 5 Promo VideoStoryDtechtive Robert Jones2020-07-23 | July’s Wordstock 5 in the promo video is here! What’s it All about, and who are the participants this time around? That’s what this video is all about. Wordstock is coming a little later this month due to other events that were scheduled this month...and we’ve had a busy month for sure dealing with Camp Nanowrimo and attempting to get some words down in the process. But we’re not finishing out the month without our usual dose of community encouragement. And we have a LOT in store in this chapter!
#Wordstock #authortube #booktube #creatorsmatterCamp Nano July 2020 Weeks 1 & 2 Writing VlogStoryDtechtive Robert Jones2020-07-15 | Weeks 1 & 2 of July 202 Camp Nanowrimo are already behind us. Here’s how things are going so far, plus 10 10 minute writing sprint challenge! And if that isn’t enough, there’s also a discussion on some pointers for creating characters paraphrased from Syd Field’s famous book on story structure, “Screenplay.” All compacted into slightly over 13 minutes so you can get back to writing!
#CampNanowrimoJuly2020 #CampNanowrimo #authortube #booktubeSpiderman: A Study in Writing BackstoryStoryDtechtive Robert Jones2020-07-11 | Spiderman, from the standpoint of concept, is not overly original. And yet, what Stan Lee and Steve Ditko did is an excellent example for writers to study backstory. The elements used to paint their pallet was fresh, moreover, it humanized a fantastic character and made him believable...and relatable. In this episode, I’ll be taking a closer look at why this character has a universal appeal that stood the test of time. From concept to character, Lee and Ditko’s recipe worked in 1962, and still works today. Let’s put Spidey under the microscope and find out why!
#Spiderman #MarvelComics #Authortube #BooktubeMarketing & Branding For Writers Today And What’s Coming TomorrowStoryDtechtive Robert Jones2020-07-09 | Should writers follow conventional Marketing advice verbatim? Many writers are uncomfortable putting themselves out there when it comes to discussing and selling the books and themselves in order to get sales. Is there a better way of connecting to your audience that doesn’t feel like a commercial, or being pushy? In this episode I’ll be discussing a bit about why writers find so many marketing tactics problematic and 3 tips for making your social media life easier, and insights for gaming a more clear direction on how to make social media more fun and geared specifically towards you own unique style.
#authortube #socialmediamarketing #marketing #brandingWhat Spiderman Taught me About Writing CharactersStoryDtechtive Robert Jones2020-07-04 | In this first part of deep dive into the psychology of everyone’s favorite wall crawler, we will be discussing how I became fascinated with this character at an early age because his flaws made him more real than the other cartoons I watched as a kid, and how that fascination grew and deepened my interests in writing and drawing. You might say Spiderman taught me how to use my own creative powers and explore different forms of storytelling.
#Spiderman #MarvelComics #authortube #booktube #creators matterCamp NanoWrimo July 2020: Tools For WritingStoryDtechtive Robert Jones2020-07-01 | The past few months have been tough on most writers. And many of us find ourselves out of sync when we are not creating regularly. I think it’s time we found our ground in our daily routines and get inspired to write. This video contains some suggestions for getting the most out of July 202’s Camp Nanowrimo, and finding the path of least resistance back to your creative habits.
#campnanowrimo2020 #authortube #booktubeStoryDtechtive Robert Jones Live StreamStoryDtechtive Robert Jones2020-06-30 | ...AKG LYRA: A PRACTICAL REVIEW FOR YOUTUBERS & PODCASTERSStoryDtechtive Robert Jones2020-06-18 | The AKG Lyra is a multi-directional USB powered mic that is comparable to the Blue Yeti, but with a bit more complexity of sound. This review takes a first look at some of the pros and cons I’ve heard about in other reviews, and gives a practical demonstration as to whether this microphonE would fit your everyday uses. From it’s stunning appearance to a comparison to the cad mic I had been using, you’ll get to hear the raw footage straight out of the box Up close and from a distance without gimmicks or playing with the settings. And exactly what happened in terms of sound adjustment and how much time it took in terms of difficulties during the course of this video. Keep in mind, this was all trial and error and none of the tutorials had been watched during the course of filming this video.
#authortube #booktube #livestreams #podcastingWordstock 4 Authortube Seminar on Writing DialogueStoryDtechtive Robert Jones2020-06-13 | Chapter 4 of Wordstock is here...which also kicks off season 4 of my channel. This month we are going to tackle one of my favorite subjects: DIALOGUE! With 21 writers participating, this is going to be the most thorough discussion on the subject on the Internet. There’s a lot to learn and everyone is welcome to contribute their own favorite tips in the comments. The playlist will be linked below. Hope you’ll give everyone a like and subscribe and help make our community more visible.
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#authortube #wordstock #booktube #creatorsmatterWordstock: Chapter 4 in The Seminar Series on Writing is Coming!StoryDtechtive Robert Jones2020-06-11 | Fellow writers, it has been quite a turbulent month! Which might just make it the best time to come together as a community. I’ve debated delaying this one, and will discuss my conclusions on going forward, as well as what this month’s discussion will be about. It’s all just a click away!
#authortube #wordstock #booktube #creatorsmatterWriting Craft: Rules or Tools?StoryDtechtive Robert Jones2020-06-06 | What is craft for writers? Why is it so so frustrating and difficult to learn? Does it need to be more complicated than brain surgery? I think there’s some questions we can only answer for ourselves over time. Others have been complicated needlessly. In this episode, I will be discussing how I come at craft and how it compares to art in other forms. At the highs and lows of it, there’s really nothing quite like writing. It’s exhilarating and maddening at times. Is it possible to cut through some of the forest to actually get a better glimpse at some The trees? Let’s talk.
#Authortube #Booktube #Wordstock #CreatorsMatterBastron Glass Keyboard For Writers Who Are Not of This Earth!StoryDtechtive Robert Jones2020-05-30 | I’ve wanted to review one of these for a while. It’s an intrigueingly different keyboard that has an appeal to the science fiction fan witching...but how practical is it in terms of functionality? That has been the question which has kept this keyboard a purchase away from an answer. Now at last, it is time for a test drive and we shall see whether or not it surpasses my expectations! Are there uses for it beyond the obvious aethstetic? Find out in this exciting episode!
#authortube #booktube #bastronglasskeyboardHow I Plan My Authortube Videos And Writing ScheduleStoryDtechtive Robert Jones2020-05-23 | How I Plan My Authortube Videos Is a complex, often confounding schedule...but behind it all, there’s a method to the madness! Or at least an underlying theme. How it all fits together, like life, is not always predictable. Taking a look at the last six months, and future projections, will give viewers a glimpse of how I attempt to grow my channel and some of the creative process behind it all.
#authortube #booktube #creatorsmatterLivestream Discussion For Writers & ReadersStoryDtechtive Robert Jones2020-05-22 | There’s a new monthly livestream coming! Its a collaborative discussion that incorporates #authortube and #booktube Learn all about it, and when its premiering, right here. Its going to be fun and educational...but mostly, its going to be a blast! It’s all happening on May 26th at 9:00 PM EST...hope to see you there!
#Wordstock #creatorsmatterWORDSTOCK 3 Authortube Seminar Series on WritingStoryDtechtive Robert Jones2020-05-16 | Wordstock Chapter 3 takes on a big subject for writers: “Show Your Story!” There’s a lot of confusion over showing Vs. telling. It’s a much broader subject than many realize. In my contribution to this months event, I will be showing several facets of showing in hopes of inspiring writers With several ways that could take their craft to the next level.
#authortube #wordstock #creatorsmatterWordstock 3: Writing Topic Revealed!StoryDtechtive Robert Jones2020-05-14 | Wordstock 3 is nearly upon us and this video reveals the subject, date, and who is participating this month! It’s a big subjects, and we have many diverse points of view as well as some very interesting techniques this time around. Get ready, because its almost here!
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#authortube #booktube #wordstock #creatorsmatter“LGTSABER Neopixel Graflex: Unboxing & ReviewStoryDtechtive Robert Jones2020-05-09 | Until about a year ago, one could easily have spent over $1,000 on a neo-pixel lightsaber replica. Especially if it was installed with. 3D printed chassis and a Proffie board. I bided my time, hoping one day I would find something even halfway nice in this category. LGHTSaber became the company that finally put it all together at a price comparable to what many companies sell their mid-range lightsabers for. In this episode we will put their Graflex through it’s paces and see how it looks. Plus: How the Graflex became the first lightsaber!
#StarWars #GraflexLightsaber #StoryDtechtiveRobertJones1K Q&A: Answering Writing Questions and Sharing Personal StoriesStoryDtechtive Robert Jones2020-05-02 | For my first Q&A I received a lot of great questions and have endeavored to answer them all, plus shared a couple of stories about my comic book career...including why I didn’t dive head first into that aspect of my life previously on my channel. It can be a little scary sharing certain stories because while I had a lot of fun during my comic book career, sometimes we learn the most from the wackiness and even our mistakes. This is a beginning. If you guys like it, there’s PLENTY more!
#Authortube #StoryDtechtiveRobertJones #Booktube #creatorsmatterWriting Page Turning ScenesStoryDtechtive Robert Jones2020-04-25 | As a request from Dal Cecil Runo, this episode covers several ways to build chapters and scenes that will keep readers turning pages. These few tips are easy, and yet, really can improve your chances of selling a novel because it’s all about keeping readers hanging on the edge of your plot!
#Authortube #StorydetechtiveRobertJones #booktube #CreatorsMater1,000 SUBSCRIBERS Thank You, Writers of Authortube!StoryDtechtive Robert Jones2020-04-23 | It has been an interesting journey. And though I’ve had fun and learned a lot from my attempts at making videos, it wouldn’t mean a whole lot without all of the people I met along the way! This video is a thank you to everyone who has had any part in my journey. Looking forward to the next lap :)
#authortube #RobertJonesStoryDtechtive #booktube #WordstockWordstock 2: Authortube Seminar Series on TENSIONStoryDtechtive Robert Jones2020-04-18 | Day 2 of the second Wordstock event has arrived and it’s time to introduce the darker side of Suspense, better known as Tension! How does tension differ from suspense, yet play it’s part in this symbiotic relationship? That’s the subject we will be covering all day from a wide variety of writers who are a part of Authortube. It’s all about having fun and bringing our community together!
Link to playlist for all Wordstock videos on Tension:
The Nihilist Geek https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEeh...
Sarah Scharnweber https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3dC...
#authortube. #Campnanowrimo. #wordstock #creatorsmatterWordstock 2: The Authortube Seminar Series on SuspenseStoryDtechtive Robert Jones2020-04-15 | Wordstock 2 Day 1: Suspense! Suspense is often confused with tension in writing, and vice versa. Where is the dividing line? Does it exist? The second chapter of the “Authortube Seminar Series” will leave you with no doubt about the differences, and give solid examples on how you can use both more effectively in your writing. April 15th will be devoted to the subject of suspense and how many different writers use it. April 18th will do likewise on the topic of Tension. 28 writers in all, the biggest group effort in the history of authortube. Building community, encouragement, and as always...food for thought on a variety of levels.
Author Emilee Harris: youtube.com/channel/UCMVCmvkoFJQRqsRPhf61QCg Tamara Woods: YouTube: http://youtube.com/c/tamarawoods Carrow Brown: carrowbrown.comhttp://bit.ly/CarrowB Lisa Daily: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe36... Natalia Leigh: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDnW... A.N. Lashley: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL-q... D. R. Ranger: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwPG... The Creator’s Journey: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI9P... L. R. Rutherford: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL5z... Jaime Barfieldhttps://www.youtube.com/user/littlean... Adega Outlaw: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5U6... Bury Bad Books: https://www.youtube.com/user/BuryBadB... The Naked Firefly: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3YY... Z Falk: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCowL... Alyssa Markins: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Px... E N Chaffin: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3_x... Katie Wilson: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQAO...
#authortube #Wordstock #Campnanowrimo. #creatorsmatterWordstock: 28 Writers, 2 daysStoryDtechtive Robert Jones2020-04-14 | A new chapter of Wordstock Is heading for the screen, the subject and participants are about to be announced. I’ve been waiting for weeks to reveal all the details. Our two day adventure will be twice the fun, and maybe just the boost you need for the mid-month Camp Nano lag. There are screen cards dates are in the video...so grab your calendar, get set, because Wordstock 2 is almost here!
#authortube #booktube #campnanowrimo #wordstockCamp Nano Week 1.5: Writing Vlog in a BlackoutStoryDtechtive Robert Jones2020-04-12 | Wether it’s Camp, or the traditional Nanowrimo, it seems “Murphy’s Law” is usually in full effect. April 2020 is proving to be no different on that score. I not only started a complete rewrite of my nano project, but filming my first vlog update, the power went out due to high winds. Fortunately I had my batteries all charged and I attempted to press onward. In this episode, I not only write during a power outage, but discuss creating a realistic platform for character conflict once you plot begins to heat up.
#authortube #campnanowrimo #booktube #creatorsmatterCamp Nanowrimo Inspiration: Sherlockian Mini Mail HaulStoryDtechtive Robert Jones2020-04-10 | Since I am writing a Sherlock Holmes novel for Camp Nanowrimo, getting a bit of inspiration is an essential part of any writing project. I also decided to put the books to the test of the “Essential 300” Carrow Brown discussed in her contribution to the first Wordstock series on story openings. How did they hold up? This episode truly has some unexpected surprises—even for me!