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The Modern Misfiring of Chekhovs Gun | Trope Notes Cloud Kitten Chronicles 2022-04-27 | Chekhov has a gun, but audiences have the internet, want to guess which is more powerful? Chekhov's Gun as a concept, is solid, but like many things in modern day writing, it suffers greatly at the hands of the internet because audiences have access to a little bit of everything all of the time, and thus, are very aware of Chekhov's Gun. And this simple awareness causes the concept to fail, resulting in stories that are predictable at best and scorned at worst. So I'm going to take a swing at exploring this modern dilemma. Access to notes and PDF scripts: I'm working through a few kinks in the new notes access, so check back here a few hours after this goes up for an update on that.Aletheia (NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE!):The fire of The Hunger Games, the brutality of The Boys, and the thrill of The Last of Us, all wrapped in a beautiful exploration of character that Lethe alone could make you forget.- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Audible Link (Free for new members!): audible.com/pd/B08TRJQW62/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-233140&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_233140_rh_us- Amazon: http://bit.ly/buyaletheia- Goodreads: http://bit.ly/grAletheiaCitations and Sources (support me on Patreon for full PDF scripts): docs.google.com/document/d/1F7Guhy5nAiyLo2_ZnCRkweKX0OCYAQsuRl8GMgvDGVc/edit?usp=sharingMy awesome Cloud Kittens!- Steph Arven: twitter.com/steph_arven- Michelle Winkler: youtube.com/channel/UChcDXVrQl7K7XsYQdc2BeLA - Jennifer T. Jarrett: twitter.com/JennTJarrettJoin the Kitten Coalition at https://Patreon.com/CloudKittenChronicles My favorites:- - may contain Affiliate links - -Products I love: amazon.com/shop/cloudkittenchroniclesThis Video's Music (probably): epidemicsound.com/referral/nqluotSocial Media:- Newsletter: megantennant.com/mailing-list- Twitter: twitter.com/_Megan_Tennant- Bookstagram: instagram.com/_megan_tennantTimecards:00:00:00 Cold Open00:00:30 Intro00:00:53 Origins and Context00:03:21 A Modern Misfiring00:06:06 The Benefits of Chekhov’s Guns00:10:06 Easy Methods for Hiding Guns00:12:35 Complicated Methods for Hiding Guns00:15:32 Conclusion
How Arcanes Neglectful Worldbuilding is ACTUALLY Master Storytelling | ARCANE Analysis Cloud Kitten Chronicles 2022-03-02 | I've never played League of Legends, but I have watched Arcane, and after careful analysis I am happy to declare it my favorite tv show of all time. So of course, I'm going to make 500 video essays breaking apart every masterful storytelling element in it.The first writerly topic I want to cover is how Arcane appears to ignore worldbuilding, but in reality, is mastering character building and storytelling. What if I told you that Hextech is actually just a representation of Jinx? And that Shimmer is the same?What if I told you that despite every complaint I've made in past videos, I actually don't mind that Arcane never discloses key world info (like what they green stuff that powers the hover boards is? What is it??? If you know, please tell me, because I am actually curious. Not mad, just curious).And what if I told you that it's currently 3 am and this video is schedules to go up in 6 hours and I am too sleepy to come up with more description? Just watch the video. It's good, trust me. Do people even read these things anyway? If you read this far, drop a comment telling me your favorite 3am snack (because I'll undoubtedly be right back here on the next video release).!!THIS VIDEO CONTAINS SPOILERS!!Which shouldn't matter, because you've already seen Arcane, right? If you haven't, what are you doing?? Go watch it this instant. And then comment to tell me how much you loved it. If you didn't love it, I regret to inform you that we cannot be friends*. (*that's a joke... Mostly.)Aletheia (NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE!):The fire of The Hunger Games, the brutality of The Boys, and the thrill of The Last of Us, all wrapped in a beautiful exploration of character that Lethe alone could make you forget.- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Audible Link (Free for new members!): audible.com/pd/B08TRJQW62/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-233140&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_233140_rh_us- Amazon: http://bit.ly/buyaletheia- Goodreads: http://bit.ly/grAletheiaCitations and Sources (support me on Patreon for full PDF scripts): docs.google.com/document/d/1F7Guhy5nAiyLo2_ZnCRkweKX0OCYAQsuRl8GMgvDGVc/edit?usp=sharingMy awesome Cloud Kittens!- Steph Arven: twitter.com/steph_arven- Michelle Winkler: youtube.com/channel/UChcDXVrQl7K7XsYQdc2BeLA - Jennifer T. Jarrett: twitter.com/JennTJarrettJoin the Kitten Coalition at https://Patreon.com/CloudKittenChronicles My favorites:- - may contain Affiliate links - -Products I love: amazon.com/shop/cloudkittenchroniclesThis Video's Music (probably): epidemicsound.com/referral/nqluotSocial Media:- Newsletter: megantennant.com/mailing-list- Twitter: twitter.com/_Megan_Tennant- Bookstagram: instagram.com/_megan_tennantTimecards:00:00 - Intro00:30 - Arcane's Mastery of Worldbuilding02:16 - Colorful Lenses06:47 - Character Build EVERYTHING09:37 - A Tangled Net11:51 - The World as a Backdrop14:28 - Conclusion
Kishotenketsu: East Asias Formulaic Secret To Unique Stories | 4 act story arc Cloud Kitten Chronicles 2021-10-25 | If you haven't heard of this structure before, you absolutely MUST watch this video. From the beautiful narrative of Your Name, to the harsh but thrilling stories of Squid Game and Parasite, East Asian stories and starting to hit mainstream media in the United States, where they are held up to our Western writing tools and then deemed groundbreaking innovations for the way they break outside our boxes. Alas, we are using the wrong rulers and the wrong boxes, and just as our media is built on the 3 act structure, and the hero's journey, Anime and East Asian films are built on a structure of their own: Kishotenketsu.But most people don't know that, so if you're a media fan, you can wow them with the revelation, and if you're a writer, you can use this structure to hand a Western audience something that feels like nothing they've ever experienced.This structure is perfectly suited for Cinema, parallels heavy stories, character studies, and deep explorations of bias and grey morality just to name a few.Please note this will include Your Name spoilers, but all other media will be used in spoiler free contexts.***Chapters***00:00 - Intro00:38 - Kishotenketsu Basics02:14 - Beat by Beat 02:20 - Ki 03:46 - Sho 04:35 - Ten 08:17 - Ketsu09:40 How It's Split Up12:03 - A Structure W/O Conflict13:59 - Stories Best Suited to Kishotenketsu15:30 - Conclusion***Citations and Sources***(support me on Patreon for full PDF scripts)docs.google.com/document/d/1F7Guhy5nAiyLo2_ZnCRkweKX0OCYAQsuRl8GMgvDGVc/edit?usp=sharing***Media referenced in this video***- Attack on Titan- Parasite- A Silent Voice- A Whisker Away- Kiki's Delivery Service- Death NoteAnd a few others. For a comprehensive list you can check out the bibliography linked above.***ALETHEIA IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE!***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Link (If you're a new member you can even pick it up for free): audible.com/pd/B08TRJQW62/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-233140&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_233140_rh_us***Special shout out and thank you to everyone in the Cloud Kitten Tier. Check them out because they’re awesome!***- Steph Arven: twitter.com/steph_arven- Michelle Winkler: youtube.com/channel/UChcDXVrQl7K7XsYQdc2BeLA- Jennifer T. Jarrett: twitter.com/JennTJarrett- Courteney Levet: youtube.com/channel/UCnkETrjb2RjfMwqFKBPQksQ ***Support me on Patreon by joining the Kitten Coalition (https://Patreon.com/CloudKittenChronicles)******Aletheia is available in audiobook, hardcover, paperback, and ebook (including Kindle Unlimited)***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Launch Trailer: youtu.be/2B-mBSxmFGQ- Amazon: http://bit.ly/buyaletheia- Signed copies: megantennant.com/shop- Other Retailers: megantennant.com/external-retailers- Goodreads: http://bit.ly/grAletheia***Products I love (contains affiliate links): amazon.com/shop/cloudkittenchronicles***Social Media***- Newsletter: megantennant.com/mailing-list- Website: https://MeganTennant.com- Twitter: twitter.com/_Megan_Tennant- Bookstagram: instagram.com/_megan_tennant
Did the Pandemic Ruin the Post Apocalyptic Genre? Cloud Kitten Chronicles 2021-07-16 | The post apocalyptic genre has long been one of my favorite story types, whether it be books, movies, or games. Maze Runner? Of course! The Last of Us? Yes please. (Yes, that includes the Last of Us Part 2). Aletheia? Oh wait, I wrote that one, so I should love it, right? Well there lies the problem. Because in 2020 my dreams of meeting my Red River publication goals went up in flames, because of one small little mental health set-back... the pandemic.It turns out that writing a virus based post apocalypse book is sort of hard to do when it feels like you're living in a virus based post-apocalypse book. And so I put Red River down for one month, two, three. Next thing I knew half a year was gone and I'd written nothing. And then the fear hit me. If I can't even write in my own book due to pandemic rooted problems, how can the post-apocalyptic genre possible survive? And so I set out to make a video answering just that. I hope you enjoy it. If you do, you are legally required to like and subscribe and drop a comment with your favorite post-apoc story.PS I absolutely loved Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts and if you need a light-hearted post apocalypse you should 10284% watch it. If you liked Avatar the Last Airbender I bet you will love Kipo.Also if you want a similar video, check out @razbuten 's Hope, Humanity, and the Post-Apocalypse because it is fantastic. youtube.com/watch?v=0KfXSzpvb0UTweet: twitter.com/_Megan_Tennant/status/1404493476327157760?s=20 ***New Blurb***The fire of The Hunger Games, the brutality of The Boys, and the thrill of The Last of Us, all wrapped in a beautiful exploration of character that Lethe alone could make you forget. *The Prophet owns the cure, and with it, the world.Infection isn't a death sentence, but it might as well be. Imprisoned deep beneath the city of Iris, 736 traded her freedom for a treatment delivered too late to preserve her past, leaving only tattered memories of her deal with the Prophet. But regrets are worthless, and the cuff surgically fused to her arm ensures the terms of her agreement are absolute. For years, she executes the Prophet's dark bidding while unraveling under the Citizen's piercing cruelty, until the Prophet threatens something far more precious than her own life.When a former Citizen offers an escape into Depraved-infested ruins, 736 must overcome the vicious echoes of her past to support his perilous plan. Even if it means leading her people into a world crawling with the twisted remnants of humanity. Anything is better than letting the Prophet slaughter her fellow Nameless. Better than spilling innocent blood in the name of a savior she despises. Better than letting the scientists of Iris dismantle her best friend piece by piece.But freedom comes at a cost. Is 736 willing to make the sacrifice?*Praise for Aletheia:"You'll laugh, you'll cry, but you won't regret reading this book.""When I read the author has a degree in biology, that was a hint Megan Tennant would add something new to the dystopian genre. That was only the beginning of something more spectacular.""This book is a gem. A dark and gritty dystopian gem."**Visit megantennant.com/content-warnings for content warnings*****Citations and Sources (support me on Patreon for full PDF scripts)***docs.google.com/document/d/1F7Guhy5nAiyLo2_ZnCRkweKX0OCYAQsuRl8GMgvDGVc/edit?usp=sharing***ALETHEIA IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE!***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Link (If you're a new member you can even pick it up for free): audible.com/pd/B08TRJQW62/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-233140&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_233140_rh_us***Support me on Patreon by joining the Kitten Coalition (https://Patreon.com/CloudKittenChronicles)***Special shout out and thank you to everyone in the Cloud Kitten Tier. Check them out because they’re awesome!- Steph Arven: twitter.com/steph_arven- Michelle Winkler: youtube.com/channel/UChcDXVrQl7K7XsYQdc2BeLA- Jennifer T. Jarrett: twitter.com/JennTJarrett***Aletheia is available in audiobook, hardcover, paperback, and ebook (including Kindle Unlimited)***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Launch Trailer: youtu.be/2B-mBSxmFGQ- Amazon: http://bit.ly/buyaletheia- Goodreads: http://bit.ly/grAletheia***Products I love (contains affiliate links): amazon.com/shop/cloudkittenchronicles***Social Media***- Newsletter: megantennant.com/mailing-list- Website: https://MeganTennant.com- Twitter: twitter.com/_Megan_Tennant- Bookstagram: instagram.com/_megan_tennant#videoEssay #TLOU #KipoAndTheAgeofWonderbeastsChapters:00:00 Intro01:13 The Past07:14 The Present10:35 The Future15:13 My Future
Did Technology Destroy Mythology? | Modern Mythology Explained Cloud Kitten Chronicles 2021-06-04 | Did Technology Kill Modern Mythology as Joseph Campbell (the creator of the Hero's Journey) claims? Is modern myth best represented in the writing of Marvel superheroes like Loki, Thor, Odin, and even characters like Wanda? What about DC comics? And most importantly, do you want to see modern myth explained? Of course you do.Well I'm here to argue that not only is Joseph Cambell wrong, but superheros do not count as modern myth. And if that wasn't spicy enough, I also believe that modern myth is alive and well, and that you can find it in films like Blade Runner 2049.So here's my video all about how to write mythology in the modern world, as well as why you might not want to.#videoEssay #mythology #Writing***ALETHEIA IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE!***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Link (If you're a new member you can even pick it up for free): audible.com/pd/B08TRJQW62/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-233140&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_233140_rh_us***My related Videos***- Blade Runner 2049, The Perfect Hero's Journey: youtu.be/OmfzmhLqwSQ- An Exploration of Cyberpunk (which is a great form of modern myth): youtu.be/RSXtL8xVy8k- The Hero's Journey: youtu.be/R8pCwBOwQp0-The Last of Us Part 2, a Miserable Masterpiece: youtu.be/_fG7cP_UL60***Referenced Videos***@OverlySarcasticProductions- The Five Suns: youtube.com/watch?v=dfupAlon_8k- Miscellaneous Myths: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDb22nlVXGgeoPb-HBWwzEeoAwDvckSrC@markiplier We Need to Delete Artbreeder Before It's Too Late: youtube.com/watch?v=XZZaGvcbBSo***support me on Patreon for full PDF scripts***This particular video got slice and diced to all hell in the editing phase, so check out the script for a ton of bonus content and a completely different flow. And so you can bask in the radiance of how much excess work I put into editing because I didn't look at word count before filming.***Support me on Patreon by joining the Kitten Coalition (https://Patreon.com/CloudKittenChronicles)***Special shout out and thank you to everyone in the Cloud Kitten Tier. Check them out because they’re awesome!- Steph Arven: twitter.com/steph_arven- Michelle Winkler: youtube.com/channel/UChcDXVrQl7K7XsYQdc2BeLA- Jennifer T. Jarrett: twitter.com/JennTJarrett- Courteney Levet: youtube.com/channel/UCnkETrjb2RjfMwqFKBPQksQ ***Aletheia is available in audiobook, hardcover, paperback, and ebook (including Kindle Unlimited)***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Launch Trailer: youtu.be/2B-mBSxmFGQ- Amazon: http://bit.ly/buyaletheia- Signed copies: megantennant.com/shop- Other Retailers: megantennant.com/external-retailers- Goodreads: http://bit.ly/grAletheia***Products I love (contains affiliate links): amazon.com/shop/cloudkittenchronicles***Social Media***- Newsletter: megantennant.com/mailing-list- Website: https://MeganTennant.com- Twitter: twitter.com/_Megan_Tennant- Bookstagram: instagram.com/_megan_tennant***Chapters***INTRO: 00:00WHAT IS MYTHOLOGY?: 02:26WHY IS MYTH DYING?: 04:29CATEGORIES OF MODERN MYTH: 06:36- Homage and Mimicry: 06:47- Reframing Old Questions: 08:40- New Issues: 09:48AN EXAMPLE OF MODERN MYTH: 14:56- Blade Runner 2049's Reframed Question: 15:18- Blade Runner 2049's New Question: 17:00WHY JOSEPH CAMPBELL WAS WRONG: 19:12OUTRO: 21:17*CAT TAX*: 21:59ENDCARDS: 22:19
The Perfect Heros Journey | A Blade Runner 2049 Analysis Cloud Kitten Chronicles 2021-05-15 | Writers have very mixed opinions when it comes to narrative structures, from claims that the hero's journey is to blame for the formulaic nature of Hollywood films, to those who believe Joseph Campbell and Hero with a Thousand Faces are the secret to any good story, to even those who believe Blade Runner 2049 defies the Hero's Journey on all levels.I personally believe that the Hero's Journey can be miss-used and can lead to formulaic films, books, and even video games. But I also believe that a story can follow this narrative form beat per beat while still being highly original, moving, and innovative. Blade Runner 2049 is the perfect example of this because it is more a hero's journey story than any film I've analyzed for this and all while many claim it defies the structure. Because Blade Runner 2049 follows the beats in a beautifully metaphorical and abstract way, showing that you can absolutely tell an original story while hitting all the common beats.#filmAnalysis #screenwriting #bladeRunner2049***Citations and Sources (support me on Patreon for full PDF scripts, though keep in mind the script doesn't contain the Blade Runner quotes)***docs.google.com/document/d/1F7Guhy5nAiyLo2_ZnCRkweKX0OCYAQsuRl8GMgvDGVc/edit?usp=sharingPhilosophy of Blade Runner 2049 (Hello Future Me): youtube.com/watch?v=1Gb8WmbC08Q&t=1431sCyberpunk Trope Notes: youtu.be/RSXtL8xVy8kThe Hero's Journey: youtu.be/R8pCwBOwQp0***ALETHEIA IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE!***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Link (If you're a new member you can even pick it up for free): audible.com/pd/B08TRJQW62/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-233140&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_233140_rh_us***Support me on Patreon by joining the Kitten Coalition (https://Patreon.com/CloudKittenChronicles)***Special shout out and thank you to everyone in the Cloud Kitten Tier. Check them out because they’re awesome!- Steph Arven: twitter.com/steph_arven- Michelle Winkler: youtube.com/channel/UChcDXVrQl7K7XsYQdc2BeLA- Jennifer T. Jarrett: twitter.com/JennTJarrett***Aletheia is available in audiobook, hardcover, paperback, and ebook (including Kindle Unlimited)***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Launch Trailer: youtu.be/2B-mBSxmFGQ- Amazon: http://bit.ly/buyaletheia- Signed copies: megantennant.com/shop- Other Retailers: megantennant.com/external-retailers- Goodreads: http://bit.ly/grAletheia***Products I love (contains affiliate links): amazon.com/shop/cloudkittenchronicles***Social Media***- Newsletter: megantennant.com/mailing-list- Website: https://MeganTennant.com- Twitter: twitter.com/_Megan_Tennant- Bookstagram: instagram.com/_megan_tennant***Timestamps***00:00 Intro00:30 Overview02:21 The Call to Adventure03:19 Refusal of the Call04:07 Supernatural Aid06:49 Crossing the First Threshold08:44 Into the Belly of the Whale11:31 Road of Trials13:53 Meeting with the Goddess16:29 Temptation19:17 Atonement with the Father20:38 Apotheosis23:40 The Ultimate Boon25:13 The Three Return Options25:58 Refusal of the Return27:25 Crossing the Return Threshold29:26 Freedom the Live31:15 Conclusion33:07 Outro
Aletheia | Official Audible Audiobook Trailer Cloud Kitten Chronicles 2021-03-23 | If you're new to Audible, you can get Aletheia for free by signing up for a trial! You can find Aletheia on Audible at audible.com/pd/B08TRJQW62/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-233140&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_233140_rh_usThe voice-over for this video was pulled directly from the Audible sample, so you can listen there for a longer snippet. Timing between lines has been slightly altered to match the trailer music, but otherwise, this is pulled straight from the sample and is a good representation of Alex Ford's incredible narration.***Alex Ford***Facebook - facebook.com/srslyjohnsInstagram - @srslyalex***Want another trailer? ***Here's one from the original book launch: youtu.be/2B-mBSxmFGQ***Synopsis***Nearly two decades after the fall, the transcendent city of Iris is the only place rumored to have a cure to the disease that decimated the world. Beyond Iris are the remnants of the old world, crawling with the Depraved. Infected with Lethe, they no longer remember the people or dreams they were once willing to fight for, and are left, instead, with familiar voices that whisper dark and unfamiliar words within their minds. Instinct is all that keeps the diseased struggling to exist another day.Deep underground, below Iris, exists a compound, prison to the Nameless who traded their freedom for the cure to Lethe. It is here that 736 fights to protect those she loves. Not against the Depraved that she's taught to fear, but against the society that saved her from that fate. She was willing to trade away her rights to regain the ability to form memories, but she won't let the cult that cured her treat the lives of the Nameless like a resource to be used and discarded. At least, not without a fight.How much is 736 willing to sacrifice for revenge against her captors? For those she cares about? For freedom? Everything has a cost. What would you be willing to pay? ***Interested in beta reading for Red River? (the sequel to Aletheia)***Sign up for my newsletter at megantennant.com/mailing-list to get notified when the application goes live in the next few months.If you like whisper sync or prefer another format, you can also find Aletheia at:- Amazon: http://bit.ly/buyaletheia- Signed copies: megantennant.com/shop- More External Retailers: megantennant.com/external-retailers- Goodreads: http://bit.ly/grAletheia***Join the Kitten Coalition***https://Patreon.com/CloudKittenChronicles***Social Media***- Twitter: twitter.com/_Megan_Tennant- Website: https://MeganTennant.com- Bookstagram: instagram.com/_megan_tennant***Affiliate links***- Some Products I Love: amazon.com/shop/cloudkittenchronicles
Campfire Blaze Demo | A Shiny New App for Story Planning, World Building & Writing Cloud Kitten Chronicles 2021-03-19 | Check out Campfire Blaze at https://www.campfireblaze.com?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=CKC_Q2_21 Keeping track of characters, world building, writing, and everything in between is one of the great pains of being a writer, and so I'd like to introduce you to Campfire Blaze. Series bibles are not only important but if you write science fiction or fantasy, they can be story savers. And if you're a plotter like me, story planning software is an essential part of the writing process. And so I'm always excited when new writing software or story planning apps pop up. And I am especially excited to give you this Campfire Blaze demo because I've been truly enjoying this brand new cloud app and I can't wait to see where the Campfire Technology team takes it.Campfire Blaze is a cloud application designed by writers, for writers, and is loaded up with tools that will help you with outlining, character sheets, writing, collabing with critique partners and beta readers, worldbuilding, maps, timelines, and so much more. And the team is just getting started, with tons of cool stuff slated for future release, including offline-capable mobile and desktop applications. Now this video is not a Campfire Blaze review, but is rather a Campfire Blaze Overview / Guide, where I'm going to focus mostly on highlighting all of the features of the product so you can decide for yourself if it's right for your particular brand of writing.Campfire Blaze: www.campfireblaze.com?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=CKC_Q2_21Discord Link: discordapp.com/invite/6dTUvx3#campfireblaze #worldbuilding #writing #authortube@AroundTheCampfire : youtube.com/channel/UCgAaPAUwqDR7zbPKqe4jQvQHero's Journey Part 3 (collab on their channel): youtube.com/watch?v=hj8-EDOXmQMHero's Journey (collab on my channel): youtu.be/R8pCwBOwQp0***ALETHEIA IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE!***Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjcLink (If you're a new member you can even pick it up for free): audible.com/pd/B08TRJQW62/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-233140&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_233140_rh_us***Support me on Patreon by joining the Kitten Coalition (https://Patreon.com/CloudKittenChronicles)***Special shout out and thank you to everyone in the Cloud Kitten Tier. Check them out because they’re awesome!-Mie-Steph Arven: twitter.com/steph_arven-Michelle Winkler: youtube.com/channel/UChcDXVrQl7K7XsYQdc2BeLA-JC Towim: twitter.com/JcTowim-Jennifer T. Jarrett: twitter.com/JennTJarrett***Aletheia is available in audiobook, hardcover, paperback, and ebook (including Kindle Unlimited)***-Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc-Launch Trailer: youtu.be/2B-mBSxmFGQ- Amazon: http://bit.ly/buyaletheia- Signed copies: megantennant.com/shop-Other Retailers: megantennant.com/external-retailers- Goodreads: http://bit.ly/grAletheia***Products I love (contains affiliate links): amazon.com/shop/cloudkittenchronicles***Social Media***Newsletter: megantennant.com/mailing-listWebsite: https://MeganTennant.comTwitter: twitter.com/_Megan_TennantBookstagram: instagram.com/_megan_tennant***Time Cards***00:00 Intro01:00 What is Campfire?02:35 Features03:08 Projects08:10 Panels 10:36 Pages 10:54 Templates11:35 Characters, locations, items, and more12:10 Languages13:10 Magic13:50 Systems and Relationships14:47 Maps15:15 Encyclopedia15:50 Timelines16:30 Arcs18:10 Manuscripts24:00 Pricing25:10 Final Thoughts27:07 Outro
Cyberpunk Genre Analysis | Hot Trend or Outdated Mess? [Trope Notes] Cloud Kitten Chronicles 2021-02-06 | Cyberpunk is not fresh in the forefront of our minds thanks to Cyberpunk 2077, but did you know that the video game is based on the book Neuromancer from 1984? And did you know that Neuromancer was written by William Gibson who is regarded by many as the father of cyberpunk? Well, you know now. In this video I'll talk all about this speculative corner of science fiction, to tickle curiosities and guide writing alike. From the 80's origins to Blade Runner 2049, I'm diving into all of it.Note: I focused on Western Cyberpunk, but the genre does also appear in early anime and manga. So that's a whole other branch of history you can check outAlso note: this video contains some flashy lights that may not be optimal for photosensitive viewersThe Hero's Journey in Blade Runner 2049: youtu.be/OmfzmhLqwSQLooking for a more detailed video? And I mean WAY more detailed? Check out @HelloFutureMe 's video youtube.com/watch?v=hyfU4o-upH8 because it's awesome#cyberpunk2077 #videoessay #writing***Citations and Sources***docs.google.com/document/d/1F7Guhy5nAiyLo2_ZnCRkweKX0OCYAQsuRl8GMgvDGVc/edit?usp=sharing***ALETHEIA IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE!***Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjcLink (If you're a new member you can even pick it up for free): audible.com/pd/B08TRJQW62/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-233140&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_233140_rh_us***Support me on Patreon by joining the Kitten Coalition (https://Patreon.com/CloudKittenChronicles)***Special shout out and thank you to everyone in the Cloud Kitten Tier. Check them out because they’re awesome!-Steph Arven: twitter.com/steph_arven-Michelle Winkler: youtube.com/channel/UChcDXVrQl7K7XsYQdc2BeLA-Jennifer T. Jarrett: twitter.com/JennTJarrett***Aletheia is available in audiobook, hardcover, paperback, and ebook (including Kindle Unlimited)***-Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc-Launch Trailer: youtu.be/2B-mBSxmFGQ- Amazon: http://bit.ly/buyaletheia- Signed copies: megantennant.com/shop-Other Retailers: megantennant.com/external-retailers- Goodreads: http://bit.ly/grAletheia***Products I love (contains affiliate links): amazon.com/shop/cloudkittenchronicles***Social Media***Newsletter: megantennant.com/mailing-listWebsite: https://MeganTennant.comTwitter: twitter.com/_Megan_TennantBookstagram: instagram.com/_megan_tennant***Referenced Media***Cyberpunk - BBC Late ShowBurning Chrome by William GibsonNeuromancer by William GibsonCyberpunk by Bruce BethkeCyberpunk 2077Blade Runner 2049Blade RunnerAlita Battle AngelAkiraGhost in the Shell (Anime + Film)Minority ReportThe MatrixStranger ThingsBig Hero 6Sonnie's EdgeBlind SpotAltered CarbonReady Player OneMr RobotTronBioshock***Youtube Videos Referenced***Daniel Green Neuromancer Review: youtube.com/watch?v=z5zvsgwWOnITwo the Future Neuromancer Review: youtube.com/watch?v=pzJBMp065rEThe Eighties Full Docu youtube.com/watch?v=BjwQfDJfTmIWilliam Gibson Humanities Festival youtube.com/watch?v=4dlvle5YBv4PBS Willian Gibson youtube.com/watch?v=kWeWBnRwjnw***TIMECARDS***00:00 - Intro00:44 - Cyberpunk Origins02:34 - Cyberpunk Basics05:16 - Old Fears Futuristic Canvas10:00 - Aesthetic VS Story 12:00 - Sister Genres14:30 - Too dated to survive? 17:06 - The Future of Modern Myth18:20 - Outro
How to Kill Characters in Creative Writing Cloud Kitten Chronicles 2020-11-01 | Killing off characters doesn't make a story better by default, but character deaths can add a lot of flavor and can be essential in the writing of some stories. But the topic of how to kill of characters is a heckin chonker of a topic, that spans a whole range of writing categories. So here's a nice long video. A comprehensive guide on how to kill characters and write character death scenes. As per usual my experience is mostly in writing books, but I tried to keep this as general as possible so if you're a screenwriter or video game writer, hopefully, you'll find some helpful writing advice and tips in this video.#writing #authortube #VideoEssay***ALETHEIA IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE!***-Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc-Link (If you're a new member you can even pick it up for free): audible.com/pd/B08TRJQW62/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-233140&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_233140_rh_us-Alex Ford (Aletheia's Narrator) Facebook - facebook.com/srslyjohnsInstagram - @srslyalex***Related Videos***How to Make the Audience Cry: youtu.be/aN_vR72lOggPlot Armor: youtu.be/zV6pchq6epUA Miserable Masterpiece (The Last of Us Part 2): youtu.be/_fG7cP_UL60How to Write Moral Ambiguity: youtu.be/cFvb03lM_gQTo get a PDF version of this video (complete with cut content), get featured at the end of videos, access a Discord server full of amazing people, and more, support me by joining the Kitten Coalition: https://Patreon.com/CloudKittenChronicles***A Super Special Thank You to the Cloud Kitten tier members of the Kitten Coalition***Senita Mahoney: youtube.com/user/LostTrainofThoughtsMichelle Winkler: youtube.com/channel/UChcDXVrQl7K7XsYQdc2BeLAJC Towim: twitter.com/JcTowimJennifer T. Jarrett: twitter.com/JennTJarrett***Aletheia is available in audiobook, hardcover, paperback, and ebook (including Kindle Unlimited)***-Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc-Launch Trailer: youtu.be/2B-mBSxmFGQ- Amazon: http://bit.ly/buyaletheia- Signed copies: megantennant.com/shop-Other Retailers: megantennant.com/external-retailers- Goodreads: http://bit.ly/grAletheia***Products I love (contains affiliate links): amazon.com/shop/cloudkittenchronicles***Social Media***Newsletter: megantennant.com/mailing-listWebsite: https://MeganTennant.comTwitter: twitter.com/_Megan_TennantBookstagram: instagram.com/_megan_tennant***TIMECARDS***00:00 - SKETCH01:36 - MOTIVE05:24 - ULTERIOR MOTIVES10:12 - CHOOSING YOUR VICTIM15:14 - PREMEDITATION17:54 - EXECUTION21:53 - FAKE OUT DEATHS25:45 - AFTERMATH26:43 - CONCLUSION27:15 - ANNOUNCEMENT27:58: OUTRO
Unreliable Narrators: How Writers Lie to You | Trope Notes Cloud Kitten Chronicles 2020-10-14 | Unreliable narrators. They aren't a common writing tool, but they're incredibly powerful for hiding information from the audience or viewer as well as giving them a taste of certain mental illnesses.. Readers and viewers trust the narrator by default, but they shouldn't. Unreliable narrators are most useful in thrillers and mysteries, but it can also be handy in puzzle films and comedy and can be a key component of any story where the focal character is experiencing mental health issues that alter their perception of reality. So today I'm going to talk all about how to write this trope and the great many films and books you can find it in. Undone, Gone Girl, Forrest Gump, Fight Club, the Life of Pi, the Perks of Being a Wallflower, and so many more stories all play with a little tool called Unreliable Narration.*This video got sliced and diced to all hell in the editing process, so if you want a bunch of bonus content that got cut, become a patron for the PDF version of the original script****Citations and Sources (support me on Patreon for full PDF scripts)***docs.google.com/document/d/1F7Guhy5nAiyLo2_ZnCRkweKX0OCYAQsuRl8GMgvDGVc/edit?usp=sharing***ALETHEIA IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE!***-Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc-Link (If you're a new member you can even pick it up for free): audible.com/pd/B08TRJQW62/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-233140&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_233140_rh_us***Support me on Patreon by joining the Kitten Coalition (https://Patreon.com/CloudKittenChronicles)***Special shout out and thank you to everyone in the Cloud Kitten Tier. Check them out because they’re awesome!-Steph Arven: twitter.com/steph_arven-Michelle Winkler: youtube.com/channel/UChcDXVrQl7K7XsYQdc2BeLA-Jennifer T. Jarrett: twitter.com/JennTJarrett***Aletheia is available in audiobook, hardcover, paperback, and ebook (including Kindle Unlimited)***-Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc-Launch Trailer: youtu.be/2B-mBSxmFGQ- Amazon: http://bit.ly/buyaletheia- Signed copies: megantennant.com/shop-Other Retailers: megantennant.com/external-retailers- Goodreads: http://bit.ly/grAletheia***Products I love (contains affiliate links): amazon.com/shop/cloudkittenchronicles***Social Media***Newsletter: megantennant.com/mailing-listWebsite: https://MeganTennant.comTwitter: twitter.com/_Megan_TennantBookstagram: instagram.com/_megan_tennantReferenced Media:Undone (Amazon original)WilfredThe Life of PiGone GirlSilver Linings PlaybookForrest GumpMementoFight ClubThe Sixth SenseThe OthersBig FishWhat Remains of Edith FinchHeavy RainHow I Met Your MotherThe Perks of Being a WallflowerSwiss Army ManEternal Sunshine on the Spotless Mind
Found Family | The Most Wholesome Trope Ever Written [ Trope Notes ] Cloud Kitten Chronicles 2020-09-26 | Found Family is the most wholesome trope that you can write. Fight me. It brings together characters of all different types and walks of life and makes of them a pack bonded even more tightly than friendship can allow.Today I'm talking about Family of Choice. From how to write it, to categories, to basics. And with examples ranging from Guardians of the Galaxy to Avatar the Last Airbender, to Brooklynn 99, to The Last of Us, to Lilo and Stitch, because yes, this trope is just that versatile.***@OverlySarcasticProductions***Red's Power of Friendship Trope Talk: youtube.com/watch?v=C-cRPmVOtAk&t=32s***ALETHEIA IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE!***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Link (If you're a new member you can even pick it up for free): audible.com/pd/B08TRJQW62/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-233140&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_233140_rh_us***Support me on Patreon by joining the Kitten Coalition (https://Patreon.com/CloudKittenChronicles)***Special shout out and thank you to everyone in the Cloud Kitten Tier. Check them out because they’re awesome!- Steph Arven: twitter.com/steph_arven- Michelle Winkler: youtube.com/channel/UChcDXVrQl7K7XsYQdc2BeLA- Jennifer T. Jarrett: twitter.com/JennTJarrett***Aletheia is available in audiobook, hardcover, paperback, and ebook (including Kindle Unlimited)***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Launch Trailer: youtu.be/2B-mBSxmFGQ- Amazon: http://bit.ly/buyaletheia- Signed copies: megantennant.com/shop- Other Retailers: megantennant.com/external-retailers- Goodreads: http://bit.ly/grAletheia***Products I love (contains affiliate links): amazon.com/shop/cloudkittenchronicles***Social Media***- Newsletter: megantennant.com/mailing-list- Website: https://MeganTennant.com- Twitter: twitter.com/_Megan_Tennant- Bookstagram: instagram.com/_megan_tennant
A Miserable Masterpiece | The Last of Us 2 Story Analysis Cloud Kitten Chronicles 2020-08-08 | The Last of Us Part 2 is divisive, and my calling it a masterpiece alone is surely enough to bring the internet falling down on my head, but I loved The Last of Us 2 so much that I'm willing to face that anger because I can't not make a video essay discussing the story and explaining the ending. And so of course I'm going to do a critical analysis of all of the layers of this fantastic video game, from ludonarrative dissonance to avatar bias, from subtle storytelling to the way the game is an exercise in shifting opinions. I'm going to analyze and breakdown all of it. And yes, I'll even talk about the aspects of the game people hated, because as much as I loved the game, there's no denying it was miserable at the best of times, and I'm not surprised it failed for so many people. #thelastofus #gaming #videoEssay***Citations and Sources (support me on Patreon for full PDF scripts)***docs.google.com/document/d/1F7Guhy5nAiyLo2_ZnCRkweKX0OCYAQsuRl8GMgvDGVc/edit?usp=sharing***ALETHEIA IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE!***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Link (If you're a new member you can even pick it up for free): audible.com/pd/B08TRJQW62/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-233140&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_233140_rh_us***Support me on Patreon by joining the Kitten Coalition (https://Patreon.com/CloudKittenChronicles)***Special shout out and thank you to everyone in the Cloud Kitten Tier. Check them out because they’re awesome!- Steph Arven: twitter.com/steph_arven- Michelle Winkler: youtube.com/channel/UChcDXVrQl7K7XsYQdc2BeLA- Jennifer T. Jarrett: twitter.com/JennTJarrett***Aletheia is available in audiobook, hardcover, paperback, and ebook (including Kindle Unlimited)***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Launch Trailer: youtu.be/2B-mBSxmFGQ- Amazon: http://bit.ly/buyaletheia***Social Media***- Newsletter: megantennant.com/mailing-list- Website: https://MeganTennant.com- Twitter: twitter.com/_Megan_Tennant- Bookstagram: instagram.com/_megan_tennant***TIMECARDS***00:00 INTRO00:26 - THE MASTERY01:01 - The Subtly Storytelling06:52 - An Excercise In Shifting Opinions12:17 - The Ambitions Narrative Structure17:06 - An Unambiguously Ambiguous Ending24:20 - THE MISERABLE24:43 - Emotional Fatigue27:44 - The Marketing and the Leak33:38 - Luddonarrative Dissonance37:59 - Ludology vs Narratology39:35 - MY PIECE41:32 - OUTRO***REFERENCED VIDEOS***@kurzgesagt (The Egg): youtube.com/watch?v=h6fcK_fRYaI@ethan (I Can’t Believe They Did This): youtube.com/watch?v=YPCyaD_0wTY&list=PLAU1boowJkqCudgcckkw3DEhMWp2Js_f8&index=2@ethan (The End): youtube.com/watch?v=GXrEbNDC8qM&list=PLAU1boowJkqCudgcckkw3DEhMWp2Js_f8&index=11@JustWrite (Why I Liked The Last Of Us Part II): youtube.com/watch?v=jmivMh8Dpug&t=138s@KindaFunnyGames (Last of Us 2 Spoilercast Gamescast Ep. 26): youtube.com/watch?v=g6rRfK-V2jY&t=106sDevious Hippo [a ton of no kill runs]: youtube.com/watch?v=BfrhPHXeprM&list=PLiElt01qBxqeah4DdKdJrCVnR5CavyF_W@videogamedunkey (The Last of Us Part II): youtube.com/watch?v=I7OcL8j6rhk&t=2s@Bricky (A Few Bad Apples Spoil The Bunch): youtube.com/watch?v=gh2zFPFrpnY&t=847s@UpperEchelon (Masterpiece? ABSOLUTELY NOT): youtube.com/watch?v=A5bw4CmLZcY&t=2s@VideoGameSophistry (What Went Wrong With The Last of Us Part 2 | A Failure in Storytelling): youtube.com/watch?v=9aTMVjtceLM&t=431s
The Heros Journey | Joseph Campbells Misread Masterpiece (Hero With a Thousand Faces) Cloud Kitten Chronicles 2020-07-13 | @AroundTheCampfire : youtube.com/channel/UCgAaPAUwqDR7zbPKqe4jQvQAlright, let's talk about the 17 stages of the Hero's Journey, a Misread Masterpiece by Joseph Campbell. The Hero's Journey is by far one of the most popular narrative structures and it's shaped screenplays, books, video games, and stories in general for a few decades now. It can be found all over, including within The Matrix and Star Wars (The Empire Strikes Back) which I use as examples for this video. But the version most people are familiar with (the writer's journey by Christopher Vogler), is not the original (The 17 Stages of Monomyth). Joseph Campbell's Hero with a Thousand Faces has its flaws as a plot structure and the 17 Stages of the Hero's Journey are highly misinterpreted (one might go as far as to call it a misread masterpiece), but it remains the best lens through which to analyze mythology and our best shot at predicting the myth of the future. It's a book that can open your eyes to new possibilities in storytelling and give you a new understanding of both story itself, as well as the world.The Hero's Journey In Blade Runner 2049: youtu.be/OmfzmhLqwSQ***Citations and Sources (support me on Patreon for full PDF scripts)***docs.google.com/document/d/1F7Guhy5nAiyLo2_ZnCRkweKX0OCYAQsuRl8GMgvDGVc/edit?usp=sharing***ALETHEIA IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE!***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Link (If you're a new member you can even pick it up for free): audible.com/pd/B08TRJQW62/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-233140&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_233140_rh_us#Screenwriting #writing #videoEssayOther related Videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa7kNT8drSDSAlNewjoX-tDs1t6voVgmjLevi's videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa7kNT8drSDS-WWNqrAn82avY_KRzSdvd***Campfire Pro***-Product: campfiretechnology.com/pro/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=Influencer&utm_campaign=CKC5.7-20 -Video: youtu.be/7c76NdSoYH0***Support me on Patreon by joining the Kitten Coalition (https://Patreon.com/CloudKittenChronicles)***Special shout out and thank you to everyone in the Cloud Kitten Tier. Check them out because they’re awesome!- Courteney Levet: youtube.com/channel/UCnkETrjb2RjfMwqFKBPQksQ- Jennifer T. Jarrett: twitter.com/JennTJarrett***Aletheia is available in audiobook, hardcover, paperback, and ebook (including Kindle Unlimited)***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Launch Trailer: youtu.be/2B-mBSxmFGQ- Amazon: http://bit.ly/buyaletheia- Signed copies: megantennant.com/shop- Other Retailers: megantennant.com/external-retailers- Goodreads: http://bit.ly/grAletheia***Products I love (contains affiliate links): amazon.com/shop/cloudkittenchronicles***Social Media***- Newsletter: megantennant.com/mailing-list- Website: https://MeganTennant.com- Twitter: twitter.com/_Megan_Tennant- Bookstagram: instagram.com/_megan_tennant***TIMECARDS***00:00 Intro00:21 Origins02:52 Mini Review04:56 Basics05:40 Part I05:51 Call to Adventure07:45 Refusal of the Call09:12 Supernatural Aid10:30 The First Threshold12:25 Belly of the Whale15:29 Part II15:40 Road of Trials16:58 Meeting with the Goddess18:58 Temptation20:10 Atonement with the Father22:14 Apotheosis24:24 The Ultimate Boon25:04 Part III The Big Misconception26:31 Refusal of the Return28:25 The Magic of Flight29:00 Rescue from Without29:42 Crossing the Return Threshold30:58 Master of Two Worlds32:02 Freedom to Live33:35 Sponsor34:18 Outro***Referenced Media (May Contain Affiliate Links)***-All books referenced: amazon.com/shop/cloudkittenchronicles?listId=YBSHKDAK3DAW&ref=idea_share_inf-The Power of Myth with Bill Moyers: amzn.to/3058IlI-Joseph Campbell Mythos I: amzn.to/32e4ZoH-JC Mythos II: amzn.to/3iY36SJ-JC Mythos III: amzn.to/2On8vVy-Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey: amzn.to/3gZB9Zb-netflix.com/watch/80158758?trackId=200257859
Your Worst World Building Mistakes Cloud Kitten Chronicles 2020-06-12 | Today's video is sponsored by Campfire Technology: campfiretechnology.com/pro/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=Influencer&utm_campaign=CKC5.7-20WorldBuilding is a monumental task and thus world writing mistakes are unavoidable and sometimes you even just have to let them be because it turns out it's hard to sell a 500-page long dystopian book and so I'm guessing selling a 1000 page dystopian book would be even harder. But here is a video on world building mistakes anyways, because if you have the extra words and writing power to patch up issues it can lead to a better story.I got many of these by pouring over tons and tons of threads on reddit.com/r/worldbuilding so check out the subreddit if you're looking for more opinions and information on worldbuilding.DISCLAIMER: My evolution pet peeve section doesn't really address fantasy. So just to clarify, if you have a world where people can blast fire out of their fists and visit spirit worlds I'm not really going to be annoyed that you didn't address the logistics behind how a platypus-bear came to be, because your in-universe rules provide magic as a catch-all explanation. Maybe your island-sized turtle can breathe fire because the spirit of the sea has a soft spot for the big beast and gifted the power to him and all future generations. Who am I to argue with the spirit of the sea?#WorldBuilding #Writing #authortube***ALETHEIA IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE!***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Link (If you're a new member you can even pick it up for free): audible.com/pd/B08TRJQW62/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-233140&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_233140_rh_us-Campfire Pro Product Demo: youtu.be/7c76NdSoYH0-World Building Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa7kNT8drSDSM92BKXxoJR1TTImFqsIIC-Worldbuilding Clothing: youtu.be/qdV0Mf3F1UI-Worldbuilding Basics: youtu.be/EpA4LhCXNNsPlease note I have no experience at all in worldbuilding for DND so if you are a dungeons and dragons writer person this advice may not be helpful.***Support me on Patreon by joining the Kitten Coalition (https://Patreon.com/CloudKittenChronicles)***Special shout out and thank you to everyone in the Cloud Kitten Tier. Check them out because they’re awesome!- Courteney Levet: youtube.com/channel/UCnkETrjb2RjfMwqFKBPQksQ- Jennifer T. Jarrett: twitter.com/JennTJarrett***Aletheia is available in audiobook, hardcover, paperback, and ebook (including Kindle Unlimited)***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Launch Trailer: youtu.be/2B-mBSxmFGQ- Amazon: http://bit.ly/buyaletheia- Signed copies: megantennant.com/shop- Other Retailers: megantennant.com/external-retailers- Goodreads: http://bit.ly/grAletheia***Products I love (contains affiliate links): amazon.com/shop/cloudkittenchronicles***Social Media***- Newsletter: megantennant.com/mailing-list- Website: https://MeganTennant.com- Twitter: twitter.com/_Megan_Tennant- Bookstagram: instagram.com/_megan_tennant
Breaking Down the Three Act Structure Cloud Kitten Chronicles 2020-05-29 | Today's video is sponsored by Campfire Technology: campfiretechnology.com/pro/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=Influencer&utm_campaign=CKC5.7-20#screenwriting #authortube #storytellingStory structures come in all shapes and sizes, writers have been documenting our own versions since we could first put pen to paper, and no structure better illustrates that then the three-act structure. The 3 act structure was first immortalized in a writing guide by Aristotle himself way back in the Before Common Era time of ancient Greece. Pretty cool to think about given how often the three act plot structure is used as a tool for outlining and analyzing screenplays and film. Though of course the structure lends itself to novels just as well, but they had books back in Aristotle's time so that's less cool to think about.Campfire Pro Demo: youtu.be/7c76NdSoYH0Narrative Structure Videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa7kNT8drSDRB2jA4PbdYw1h_2aYTQKiK***ALETHEIA IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE!***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Link (If you're a new member you can even pick it up for free): audible.com/pd/B08TRJQW62/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-233140&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_233140_rh_us***Support me on Patreon by joining the Kitten Coalition (https://Patreon.com/CloudKittenChronicles)***Special shout out and thank you to everyone in the Cloud Kitten Tier. Check them out because they’re awesome!- Jennifer T. Jarrett: twitter.com/JennTJarrett- Courteney Levet: youtube.com/channel/UCnkETrjb2RjfMwqFKBPQksQ ***Aletheia is available in audiobook, hardcover, paperback, and ebook (including Kindle Unlimited)***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Launch Trailer: youtu.be/2B-mBSxmFGQ- Amazon: http://bit.ly/buyaletheia- Signed copies: megantennant.com/shop- Other Retailers: megantennant.com/external-retailers- Goodreads: http://bit.ly/grAletheia***Products I love (contains affiliate links): amazon.com/shop/cloudkittenchronicles***Social Media***- Newsletter: megantennant.com/mailing-list- Website: https://MeganTennant.com- Twitter: twitter.com/_Megan_Tennant- Bookstagram: instagram.com/_megan_tennant***TIMESTAMPS***00:00 Intro00:28 What Are Story Structures Good For03:20 Origin of the 3 Act Structure04:29 Duration of Each Act05:33 Point of View of the Structure06:23 ACT 100:06:56 Hook07:50 Inciting Incident09:13 Plot Point 110:15 ACT 210:32 Pinch Point 112:37 Midpoint14:25 Pinch Point 215:20 Plot Point 216:44 ACT 316:55 Climax18:09 Wrap up
Plot Armor: How Game of Thrones Destroys Immersion | Trope Notes Cloud Kitten Chronicles 2020-04-24 | Plot armor is the suspension of disbelief shattering writing trope where a character is shielded by unrealistic means that reveal the hand of the writer.I set out to cover plot armor in a general fashion but then I tripped and fell down a Game of Thrones rabbit hole and here we are...Let's Re-Write the Battle of Winterfell (@HelloFutureMe): youtube.com/watch?v=k7m6HP95EDMCoincidences and Deus Ex Machina in Writing: youtu.be/YRzAJ67r-ZQWhere to Start Your Story: youtu.be/_lYQg_ztfA0#stayhome #withme #GameofThrones***ALETHEIA IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE!***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Link (If you're a new member you can even pick it up for free): audible.com/pd/B08TRJQW62/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-233140&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_233140_rh_us***Support me on Patreon by joining the Kitten Coalition (https://Patreon.com/CloudKittenChronicles)***Special shout out and thank you to everyone in the Cloud Kitten Tier. Check them out because they’re awesome!- Jennifer T. Jarrett: twitter.com/JennTJarrett- Courteney Levet: youtube.com/channel/UCnkETrjb2RjfMwqFKBPQksQ ***Aletheia is available in audiobook, hardcover, paperback, and ebook (including Kindle Unlimited)***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Launch Trailer: youtu.be/2B-mBSxmFGQ- Amazon: http://bit.ly/buyaletheia- Signed copies: megantennant.com/shop- Other Retailers: megantennant.com/external-retailers- Goodreads: http://bit.ly/grAletheia***Products I love (contains affiliate links): amazon.com/shop/cloudkittenchronicles***Social Media***- Newsletter: megantennant.com/mailing-list- Website: https://MeganTennant.com- Twitter: twitter.com/_Megan_Tennant- Bookstagram: instagram.com/_megan_tennant
The Secret to Making an Audience Cry Their Eyes Out Cloud Kitten Chronicles 2020-03-13 | Today's video is all about how to make your audience cry. Whether you're looking to learn more about how to write sad scenes as an author or you write screenplays or you're just interested in video essays analyzing fiction, I've got you covered. And this advice is super generalized so it can help you with writing all sorts of sad scenes, from writing character deaths to emotional platonic bonding.PS: I did my best to avoid any explicit spoilers, and the most spoilery bits are all for decade-old movies, tv, books, and video games, and are still minimal.Let me know it a comment, were there any layers you thought of that I missed? I feel like there's still so much out there to find.#writing #screenwriting #authortube@TheCloserLook video on making an audience cry: youtube.com/watch?v=y4ObTpA_VkwWhy How To Train Your Dragon 3 Makes Audiences Cry: youtu.be/1jVr_g-7NS8How to Write Moral Complexity (Morally Grey Characters): youtu.be/cFvb03lM_gQ***ALETHEIA IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE!***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Link (If you're a new member you can even pick it up for free): audible.com/pd/B08TRJQW62/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-233140&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_233140_rh_us***Support me on Patreon by joining the Kitten Coalition (https://Patreon.com/CloudKittenChronicles)***Special shout out and thank you to everyone in the Cloud Kitten Tier. Check them out because they’re awesome!- Jennifer T. Jarrett: twitter.com/JennTJarrett- Courteney Levet: youtube.com/channel/UCnkETrjb2RjfMwqFKBPQksQ ***Aletheia is available in audiobook, hardcover, paperback, and ebook (including Kindle Unlimited)***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Launch Trailer: youtu.be/2B-mBSxmFGQ- Amazon: http://bit.ly/buyaletheia- Signed copies: megantennant.com/shop- Other Retailers: megantennant.com/external-retailers- Goodreads: http://bit.ly/grAletheia***Products I love (contains affiliate links): amazon.com/shop/cloudkittenchronicles***Social Media***- Newsletter: megantennant.com/mailing-list- Website: https://MeganTennant.com- Twitter: twitter.com/_Megan_Tennant- Bookstagram: instagram.com/_megan_tennant***TimeCards***Intro: 00:00The Science: 00:52Benefits: 2:15 THE FOUNDATION An Impacted Character: 3:07 Character attachment: 3:29 Setting: 4:07 Immersion: 4:56The Secret: 5:12NEGATIVE LAYERS: 6:17 Character deaths: 6:48 Irreversible Loss: 7:01 Shattered Dreams: 7:14 Denial: 7:34 Unfairness/Injustice: 8:33 Sacrifice: 9:01 Guilt/Remorse: 9:39 Loneliness/Rejection: 10:07 Helplessness/Giving Up: 10:20POSITIVE LAYERS: 10:46 Reconciliation/Forgiveness: 11:08 Reunions/Passage of Time: 11:26 End of an Era: 11:39 Confessions/Vulnerability: 11:55 Consideration/Caring: 12:13 Achieving Dreams: 12:37 Intense Mutual Love: 13:04 Loyalty: 13:17 Healing/Hope: 13:39 Representation: 14:07The Art of Layering: 14:24ADDITIONAL TOOLS Parallels: 15:07 Call Backs: 16:13 Contrast: 16:24 Twists: 16:44 Moral Complexity: 17:40 Fading Images: 17:58 Theme/Symbolism: 18:34 Pacing: 19:15 Bathos: 19:40CONCLUSION: 20:53Outro: 21:56
The Witcher VS Game Of Thrones Cloud Kitten Chronicles 2020-02-18 | Is The Witcher copying Game Of Thrones? Maybe. More importantly, is Netflix's the Witcher the NEXT Game of Thrones? Maybe. Most importantly, how does The Witcher Nudity compare to Game of Thrones Nudity? Maybe.#TheWitcher #GameOfThrones #FantasyReviewOkay, okay, so this video isn't a super serious Game of Thrones and The Witcher Comparison. Does this video address whether or not Netflix's The Witcher is the same as Game of Thrones? Sort of. Did the Witcher books come out before the Game of Thrones books so Witcher can't actually copy Game of Thrones? Absolutely. Is this video a very much not serious script that accidentally happened when I was halfway into a script actually comparing Game of Thrones to The Witcher and realized these two shows/stories are really not comparable? Yes. Yes, it is.WARNING: Contains minor spoilers for both Game of Throens and The Witchr. Mostly just The Witcher Season 1 and Game of Thrones Season 1This video is super different from my norm in a lot of ways, so if you'd like to see stuff like this from time to time, make sure to give it a share and hit the like button. ***ALETHEIA IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE!***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Link (If you're a new member you can even pick it up for free): audible.com/pd/B08TRJQW62/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-233140&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_233140_rh_us***Support me on Patreon by joining the Kitten Coalition (https://Patreon.com/CloudKittenChronicles)******Aletheia is available in audiobook, hardcover, paperback, and ebook (including Kindle Unlimited)***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Launch Trailer: youtu.be/2B-mBSxmFGQ- Amazon: http://bit.ly/buyaletheia- Signed copies: megantennant.com/shop- Other Retailers: megantennant.com/external-retailers- Goodreads: http://bit.ly/grAletheia***Products I love (contains affiliate links): amazon.com/shop/cloudkittenchronicles***Social Media***- Newsletter: megantennant.com/mailing-list- Website: https://MeganTennant.com- Twitter: twitter.com/_Megan_Tennant- Bookstagram: instagram.com/_megan_tennant
Moral Ambiguity | The Secret to Complex Character Development Cloud Kitten Chronicles 2020-02-01 | Moral Ambiguity and moral greyness in fiction are not only amazing tools for writing complex characters and creating intriguing fictional scenarios but their exploration on-page also helps us become better people and come to terms with our own morality and flaws which just come with being human.We hold a mirror up to ourselves every day, examining our own morality and ethics and dilemmas, but fiction holds a mirror up to not only humanity as a whole, but individuals with variables that differ vastly from our own. This data, once untangled, helps us find which variables our negatively impacting our own morality (or perception of it) which can help us become happier people. From video games to books to tv to films. From Game of Thrones to Bioshock to Ender's Game to Better Call Saul. Audiences of all types love exploring morality through complex characters.As always these are my personal takes, writing is art and art can be whatever you want it to be. there are no real rulesThanos' Philosophy | Beyond A Morally Grey Villain: youtu.be/80woPa_swQMCW's The 100 Manipulated You | Why Your Opinions Are Morally Corrupt: youtu.be/yloNqqHqa7A***ALETHEIA IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE!***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Link (If you're a new member you can even pick it up for free): audible.com/pd/B08TRJQW62/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-233140&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_233140_rh_us***Support me on Patreon by joining the Kitten Coalition (https://Patreon.com/CloudKittenChronicles)******Aletheia is available in audiobook, hardcover, paperback, and ebook (including Kindle Unlimited)***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Launch Trailer: youtu.be/2B-mBSxmFGQ- Amazon: http://bit.ly/buyaletheia- Signed copies: megantennant.com/shop- Other Retailers: megantennant.com/external-retailers- Goodreads: http://bit.ly/grAletheia***Products I love (contains affiliate links): amazon.com/shop/cloudkittenchronicles***Social Media***- Newsletter: megantennant.com/mailing-list- Website: https://MeganTennant.com- Twitter: twitter.com/_Megan_Tennant- Bookstagram: instagram.com/_megan_tennant
Story Circle Examples | The Structure of Rick and Morty Explained Cloud Kitten Chronicles 2019-12-17 | In this video I cover the way the plot of Rick and Morty falls into the Story Circle by Dan Harmon which is a narrative structure created by, as you probably already guessed, Dan Harmon. But it just so happens Dan Harmon is the writer of Rick and Morty, so what better story to analyze in the context of the story circle?This analysis covers Rick and Morty season one (episode one and two), so there are NO Rick and Morty Season 4 spoilers in this video.The point of this video is to give context and examples for the Dan Harmon story circle video I did a while back (youtu.be/CoUSX4Y_WS0). Dan Harmon's Story Circle is a narrative structure to help writers plot and outline their stories. It's great for all writers from screenwriting to novels, though it was created by a screenwriter.***ALETHEIA IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE!***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Link (If you're a new member you can even pick it up for free): audible.com/pd/B08TRJQW62/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-233140&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_233140_rh_us***Support me on Patreon by joining the Kitten Coalition (https://Patreon.com/CloudKittenChronicles)***Special shout out and thank you to everyone in the Cloud Kitten Tier. Check them out because they’re awesome!- Jennifer T. Jarrett: twitter.com/JennTJarrett- Courteney Levet: youtube.com/channel/UCnkETrjb2RjfMwqFKBPQksQ ***Aletheia is available in audiobook, hardcover, paperback, and ebook (including Kindle Unlimited)***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Launch Trailer: youtu.be/2B-mBSxmFGQ- Amazon: http://bit.ly/buyaletheia- Signed copies: megantennant.com/shop- Other Retailers: megantennant.com/external-retailers- Goodreads: http://bit.ly/grAletheia***Products I love (contains affiliate links): amazon.com/shop/cloudkittenchronicles***Social Media***- Newsletter: megantennant.com/mailing-list- Website: https://MeganTennant.com- Twitter: twitter.com/_Megan_Tennant- Bookstagram: instagram.com/_megan_tennant
The Race to 20,000 Words | One 24 Hour Writeathon to Win NaNoWriMo Cloud Kitten Chronicles 2019-12-14 | The 30th of November hit and I still had 20k words left to win #NaNoWriMo, a feat I had yet to claim. So what better time to do a 20-hour #writeathon?! I would have done a 24-hour write-a-thon, but I decided at 11:30 pm on the 29th that I needed 3 hours sleep. Oh yeah, so this writing challenge is on 3 hours sleep, I forgot to mention that in the video.DISCLAIMER:Writing this many words in one day is not recommended or normal. Do not feel bad about your word counts. Everyone is different. I only wrote 4 days during November, so if you wrote more days than that you are beating me in one of my goals which is to write more days each month. Also I was writing the final bits of Red River which were heavily outlined and I had been excited to write for over a year. Also I have never won NaNoWriMo before, so that was a huge motivator.HUGE shoutout and thank you to Courteney Levet who used the guaranteed video Patreon tier to get me to finally have the guts to post a vlog. I've filmed like 12 vlogs now and never actually posted one. But thanks to Courteney, you finally have one. So thank her by giving her a follow! ***Courteney Levet's Links*** Twitter: @CourteneyWrites (twitter.com/@CourteneyWrites) Youtube: youtube.com/channel/UCnkETrjb2RjfMwqFKBPQksQ Instagram: instagram.com/courteneylevet/***ALETHEIA IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE!***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Link (If you're a new member you can even pick it up for free): audible.com/pd/B08TRJQW62/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-233140&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_233140_rh_us***Support me on Patreon by joining the Kitten Coalition (https://Patreon.com/CloudKittenChronicles)***Special shout out and thank you to everyone in the Cloud Kitten Tier. Check them out because they’re awesome!- Jennifer T. Jarrett: twitter.com/JennTJarrett- Courteney Levet: youtube.com/channel/UCnkETrjb2RjfMwqFKBPQksQ ***Aletheia is available in audiobook, hardcover, paperback, and ebook (including Kindle Unlimited)***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Launch Trailer: youtu.be/2B-mBSxmFGQ- Amazon: http://bit.ly/buyaletheia- Signed copies: megantennant.com/shop- Other Retailers: megantennant.com/external-retailers- Goodreads: http://bit.ly/grAletheia***Products I love (contains affiliate links): amazon.com/shop/cloudkittenchronicles***Social Media***- Newsletter: megantennant.com/mailing-list- Website: https://MeganTennant.com- Twitter: twitter.com/_Megan_Tennant- Bookstagram: instagram.com/_megan_tennant
Dan Harmon Story Circle | A Simplified Plot Structure Cloud Kitten Chronicles 2019-11-20 | The time has come. We're talking about Dan Harmon's Story Circle, also known as Plot Embryo. This is a narrative structure similar to Save the Cat, designed (like Save the Cat) by a screenwriter. Dan Harmon has written for Community, Rick and Morty, and Harmonquest, among others, and this is the narrative structure he uses for everything.#Authortube #storyCircle #PlotEmbryoRick and Morty Season 1 Episode one and two examples: youtu.be/iEUl537CxNENarrative Structure videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa7kNT8drSDRB2jA4PbdYw1h_2aYTQKiKThe Actual Hero's Journey: youtu.be/R8pCwBOwQp0Hero's Journey To Save the Cat: youtube.com/watch?v=dA7qGqHulFU&list=PLa7kNT8drSDRB2jA4PbdYw1h_2aYTQKiK&index=3&t=120s***ALETHEIA IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE!***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Link (If you're a new member you can even pick it up for free): audible.com/pd/B08TRJQW62/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-233140&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_233140_rh_us***Support me on Patreon by joining the Kitten Coalition (https://Patreon.com/CloudKittenChronicles)***Special shout out and thank you to everyone in the Cloud Kitten Tier. Check them out because they’re awesome!- Steph Arven: twitter.com/steph_arven- Michelle Winkler: youtube.com/channel/UChcDXVrQl7K7XsYQdc2BeLA- Jennifer T. Jarrett: twitter.com/JennTJarrett- Courteney Levet: youtube.com/channel/UCnkETrjb2RjfMwqFKBPQksQ ***Aletheia is available in audiobook, hardcover, paperback, and ebook (including Kindle Unlimited)***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Launch Trailer: youtu.be/2B-mBSxmFGQ- Amazon: http://bit.ly/buyaletheia- Signed copies: megantennant.com/shop- Other Retailers: megantennant.com/external-retailers- Goodreads: http://bit.ly/grAletheia***Products I love (contains affiliate links): amazon.com/shop/cloudkittenchronicles***Social Media***- Newsletter: megantennant.com/mailing-list- Website: https://MeganTennant.com- Twitter: twitter.com/_Megan_Tennant- Bookstagram: instagram.com/_megan_tennant***TIMECARDS***Intro: 00:00Basics: 00:55The Base: 2:09Specifics: 4:03Why it Works: 8:01Conclusion: 9:56Outro: 11:32
Campfire Pro Demo | An Outlining / Series Bible Software For Writers Cloud Kitten Chronicles 2019-11-05 | This video was sponsored by Campfire http://bit.ly/2JMw4Fg.Campfire Blaze dropped and I have a full demo for it, so it you like cloud apps, check it out at youtube.com/watch?v=tdckEIAYgj4*This video includes the MASSIVE update that just dropped!Campfire Pro is a one time purchase, downloadable writing software available on both Windows and Mac. It isn't a word processor like Scrivener, but is instead a handy application designed to help you with the organizational side of writing. From timelines and outlining to serving as a series bible, this software is full of helpful writing features.Not only can this software be used as a series bible for writers, but it also has other handy features like relationship webs, character arc tracking, and timelines (which can be used for outlining).There's a free ten-day trial with no credit card required so you can try it out yourself before deciding anything. To get the trial, just visit their website.Campfire Webpage: http://bit.ly/2JMw4FgDiscord Link: discordapp.com/invite/6dTUvx3***ALETHEIA IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE!***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Link (If you're a new member you can even pick it up for free): audible.com/pd/B08TRJQW62/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-233140&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_233140_rh_us***Support me on Patreon by joining the Kitten Coalition (https://Patreon.com/CloudKittenChronicles)***Special shout out and thank you to everyone in the Cloud Kitten Tier. Check them out because they’re awesome!- Jennifer T. Jarrett: twitter.com/JennTJarrett- Courteney Levet: youtube.com/channel/UCnkETrjb2RjfMwqFKBPQksQ ***Aletheia is available in audiobook, hardcover, paperback, and ebook (including Kindle Unlimited)***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Launch Trailer: youtu.be/2B-mBSxmFGQ- Amazon: http://bit.ly/buyaletheia- Signed copies: megantennant.com/shop- Other Retailers: megantennant.com/external-retailers- Goodreads: http://bit.ly/grAletheia***Products I love (contains affiliate links): amazon.com/shop/cloudkittenchronicles***Social Media***- Newsletter: megantennant.com/mailing-list- Website: https://MeganTennant.com- Twitter: twitter.com/_Megan_Tennant- Bookstagram: instagram.com/_megan_tennant
How to Write Physical Descriptions of Characters | Creative Writing Advice Cloud Kitten Chronicles 2019-10-22 | Writing character descriptions is hard, especially when writing first person. Here are 13 tips to make it a little less hard. Drop a comment down below, do you write first person or third? I have yet to try third-person but maybe I might be tackling it sometime soon.***Sathepine***Twitter: twitter.com/sathepineInstagram: instagram.com/sathepine#authortube #writingAdvice #writingtips***ALETHEIA IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE!***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Link (If you're a new member you can even pick it up for free): audible.com/pd/B08TRJQW62/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-233140&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_233140_rh_us***Support me on Patreon by joining the Kitten Coalition (https://Patreon.com/CloudKittenChronicles)***Special shout out and thank you to everyone in the Cloud Kitten Tier. Check them out because they’re awesome!- Steph Arven: twitter.com/steph_arven- Jennifer T. Jarrett: twitter.com/JennTJarrett- Courteney Levet: youtube.com/channel/UCnkETrjb2RjfMwqFKBPQksQ ***Aletheia is available in audiobook, hardcover, paperback, and ebook (including Kindle Unlimited)***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Launch Trailer: youtu.be/2B-mBSxmFGQ- Amazon: http://bit.ly/buyaletheia- Signed copies: megantennant.com/shop- Other Retailers: megantennant.com/external-retailers- Goodreads: http://bit.ly/grAletheia***Products I love (contains affiliate links): amazon.com/shop/cloudkittenchronicles***Social Media***- Newsletter: megantennant.com/mailing-list- Website: https://MeganTennant.com- Twitter: twitter.com/_Megan_Tennant- Bookstagram: instagram.com/_megan_tennant
Collab | 10 Writers Confess Their Worst New Writer Mistakes Cloud Kitten Chronicles 2019-10-01 | I had 10 wonderful writers who submitted clips for this video. Show them some love by clicking the links below and giving them a follow!#Writingadvice #Authortube #PreptoberPlaylist with videos by the writers who participated in this: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa7kNT8drSDT4HqONhVWRa21L8DqWPSGzPlaylist of my old mistakes videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa7kNT8drSDQr7aJx6DzeyLpBS7ZicvLqTwitter list containing all the writers here: twitter.com/_Megan_Tennant/lists/writer-mistakes-collab***#Ad: Please note that all book links are Amazon affiliate links and I am an Amazon associate. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.00:00 Intro***Arnella Hobler 02:24 ***T: https://Twitter.com/ArnellaHoblerI: instagram.com/arnellahoblerY: youtube.com/channel/UCpvt6D-v1EgBi1WUApKr8Pw***Cam Wolfe (Wolfshot Publishing) 03:04 ***Y: @CamWolfeAuthor T: https://Twitter.com/camwolfshotI: instagram.com/cam_wolfshot***Dahlia Burroughs 03:46 ***T: twitter.com/DahliaBurroughsI: instagram.com/dahlia_burroughsY: youtube.com/channel/UCj1JKnGPgI0SqSRAe2JasLw*** Holly Davis 04:22 ***T: twitter.com/WriteHollyDavisI: instagram.com/writehollydavisY: youtube.com/WRITEHOLLYDAVIS*** Jennifer T Jarett 04:54 ***T: twitter.com/JennTJarrettI: https://Instagram.com/jennifertjarrett***K.M. Weiland 05:42 ***T: https://Twitter.com/KMWeilandY: @KMWeilandAuthor Creating Character Arcs (I highly recommend): amzn.to/2oeZ4xLOutlining Your Novel: amzn.to/2mFxMjm Wayferer: amzn.to/2m0XFdi More: amzn.to/2ntQaMq *** Kat Rosenfield 06:20 ***T: twitter.com/katrosenfieldI: https://Instagram.com/katrosenfieldA Trick of Light Audiobook: amzn.to/2mFR0FH A Trick of Light book: amzn.to/2mGb62A More: amzn.to/2mJnUVM *** Mandi Lynn 07:43 ***T: twitter.com/mandilynnwritesI: instagram.com/mandilynnwritesY: @MandiLynnWrites She’s Not Here: amzn.to/2mFAt4zGrow Your Author Platform: amzn.to/2nwyiAxMore: amzn.to/2nzD2VM *** Steven Partridge 08:52 ***T: twitter.com/partridgequillI: instagram.com/partridgequillThe Mis-Adventurers: an (almost) epic tale amzn.to/2oePbQz*** Tim Hickson (Hello Future Me) 09:47 ***T: twitter.com/TimHickson1I: instagram.com/tim_hickson_hfmY: @HelloFutureMe On writing and worldbuiling: amzn.to/2ntEY2m*** Megan Tennant 10:29 ***My links are in every video, this is just for the time stamp lol***ALETHEIA IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE!***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Link (If you're a new member you can even pick it up for free): audible.com/pd/B08TRJQW62/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-233140&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_233140_rh_us***Support me on Patreon by joining the Kitten Coalition (https://Patreon.com/CloudKittenChronicles)***Special shout out and thank you to everyone in the Cloud Kitten Tier. Check them out because they’re awesome!- Jennifer T. Jarrett: twitter.com/JennTJarrett- Courteney Levet: youtube.com/channel/UCnkETrjb2RjfMwqFKBPQksQ ***Aletheia is available in audiobook, hardcover, paperback, and ebook (including Kindle Unlimited)***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Launch Trailer: youtu.be/2B-mBSxmFGQ- Amazon: http://bit.ly/buyaletheia- Signed copies: megantennant.com/shop- Other Retailers: megantennant.com/external-retailers- Goodreads: http://bit.ly/grAletheia***Products I love (contains affiliate links): amazon.com/shop/cloudkittenchronicles***Social Media***- Newsletter: megantennant.com/mailing-list- Website: https://MeganTennant.com- Twitter: twitter.com/_Megan_Tennant- Bookstagram: instagram.com/_megan_tennant
Save the Cat | The 15 Beat Plot Sheet by Blake Snyder Cloud Kitten Chronicles 2019-09-26 | You've heard of it before but you might have heard it called a lot of different things, the Blake Snyder Beat Sheet (the original name), the 15 Beat Plot Structure, Save The Cat (the book that contained the structure), and other variations of those, and now, of course, we have Save the Cat Writes a Novel.I'm here to give you some info on the beat sheet as well as to break down each stage, including the five-beat finale (Storming the Castle). I use How To Train Your Dragon 1 and The Hunger Games (the book with visuals from the movies) as examples to help clarify every stage.Save the Cat Calculator: http://beatsheetcalculator.com#writingAdvice #Preptober #Naniwrimo***ALETHEIA IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE!***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Link (If you're a new member you can even pick it up for free): audible.com/pd/B08TRJQW62/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-233140&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_233140_rh_us***#Ad: Please note that all book links are Amazon affiliate links and I am an Amazon associate. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. To locate the books in an unaffiliated way, simply search the book title on Amazon.*******Books mentioned*******Save the Cat Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody (contains the five-point finale): amzn.to/2nu4SCROriginal Save the Cat by Blake Snyder: amzn.to/2nz6viPSave the Cat Strikes Back by Blake Snyder: amzn.to/2mXPrTg*******Related Videos and Videos Mentioned*******Some more background on Save the Cat, as well as summaries of The Hero's Journey and Dan Harmon's Story Circle: youtu.be/eQB-vwVu4qMThe Hero's Journey to Save the Cat: youtu.be/dA7qGqHulFUWhere to Start Your Story: youtu.be/_lYQg_ztfA0Want vs Need (which touches on theme): youtu.be/gnNDKfNmt44How HTTYD Makes Audiences Cry: youtu.be/1jVr_g-7NS8***The Page Nomad***Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCjg6jxuLpD5nrX1MZPbSgpgHero's Journey Video: youtube.com/watch?v=oVFhfzuAFPo&t=3s***Support me on Patreon by joining the Kitten Coalition (https://Patreon.com/CloudKittenChronicles)***Special shout out and thank you to everyone in the Cloud Kitten Tier. Check them out because they’re awesome!- Steph Arven: twitter.com/steph_arven- Michelle Winkler: youtube.com/channel/UChcDXVrQl7K7XsYQdc2BeLA- Jennifer T. Jarrett: twitter.com/JennTJarrett- Courteney Levet: youtube.com/channel/UCnkETrjb2RjfMwqFKBPQksQ ***Aletheia is available in audiobook, hardcover, paperback, and ebook (including Kindle Unlimited)***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Launch Trailer: youtu.be/2B-mBSxmFGQ- Amazon: http://bit.ly/buyaletheia- Signed copies: megantennant.com/shop- Other Retailers: megantennant.com/external-retailers- Goodreads: http://bit.ly/grAletheia***Products I love (contains affiliate links): amazon.com/shop/cloudkittenchronicles***Social Media***- Newsletter: megantennant.com/mailing-list- Website: https://MeganTennant.com- Twitter: twitter.com/_Megan_Tennant- Bookstagram: instagram.com/_megan_tennant***TIMESTAMPS***(Courtesy of Ashlee in the comments, THANK YOU ASHLEE!)00:00 - Background 03:51 - First image (1)04:56 - Theme stated (2)06:28 - Setup (3)07:38 - Catalyst (4)08:24 - Debate (5)09:14 - ACT 209:22 - Break into two (610:07 - B story (7)11:05 - Fun and games (8)12:22 - Midpoint (9)13:21 - Bad guys close in (10)14:38 - All is lost (11)15:50 - Dark night of the soul (12)16:45 - Break into three (13)17:29 - Storming the castle (14A)18:33 - High tower surprise (14C)19:07 - Dig deep down (14D)20:01 - Executing the new plan (14E)20:47 - The final image (15)
WorldBuilding Clothing | Fantasy / Science Fiction World Building Guide Cloud Kitten Chronicles 2019-09-20 | World building is by far one of my favorite parts of the writing process, and today I'm talking about how to worldbuild clothing specifically. From the mech used in the armor Aloy wears in Horizon Zero Dawn, to the way fire bending and water bending influence the customers Zuko and Katara wear, to the way Reign invokes the ire of fans, I'm here to talk about all of it. And well I'm at it I'll talk limiting factors, resources, color interpretations, and so much more. There's so much to unpack in this topic.Drop a comment down below, what topic do you want me to cover next???Follow Adlin on Twitter: twitter.com/TA_CDLunaria91Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ta.cdlunaria91World Building Basics: youtu.be/EpA4LhCXNNsCampfire Blaze: youtu.be/tdckEIAYgj4WorldAnvil: youtube.com/watch?v=dgpx5iS2Yjo&list=PLa7kNT8drSDSM92BKXxoJR1TTImFqsIIC&index=2&t=0sWorld Building Videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa7kNT8drSDSM92BKXxoJR1TTImFqsIIC***ALETHEIA IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE!***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Link (If you're a new member you can even pick it up for free): audible.com/pd/B08TRJQW62/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-233140&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_233140_rh_us***Support me on Patreon by joining the Kitten Coalition (https://Patreon.com/CloudKittenChronicles)***Special shout out and thank you to everyone in the Cloud Kitten Tier. Check them out because they’re awesome!- Steph Arven: twitter.com/steph_arven- Jennifer T. Jarrett: twitter.com/JennTJarrett- Courteney Levet: youtube.com/channel/UCnkETrjb2RjfMwqFKBPQksQ ***Aletheia is available in audiobook, hardcover, paperback, and ebook (including Kindle Unlimited)***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Launch Trailer: youtu.be/2B-mBSxmFGQ- Amazon: http://bit.ly/buyaletheia- Signed copies: megantennant.com/shop- Other Retailers: megantennant.com/external-retailers- Goodreads: http://bit.ly/grAletheia***Products I love (contains affiliate links): amazon.com/shop/cloudkittenchronicles***Social Media***- Newsletter: megantennant.com/mailing-list- Website: https://MeganTennant.com- Twitter: twitter.com/_Megan_Tennant- Bookstagram: instagram.com/_megan_tennant
Are Skaikru the Real Villains of The 100 Season 6? Cloud Kitten Chronicles 2019-09-14 | SPOILERS FOR SEASON 6 OF THE 100 AHEADThe 100 has always been a tv series that isn't afraid of getting blood on the hands of the protagonists as well as the antagonists. But Jason Rothenberg said that season 6 of the 100 was about redemption, about the characters fighting their demons and finding ways to heal. So, in this, their season of redemption, how many people did they kill? And how many people did Russell kill after he was so quick to judge Clarke for her past? I wanted to know exact numbers so of course why not share those numbers with you lovely people. I tallied all the numbers and the results are honestly not what I expected.***ALETHEIA IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE!***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Link (If you're a new member you can even pick it up for free): audible.com/pd/B08TRJQW62/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-233140&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_233140_rh_us***Support me on Patreon by joining the Kitten Coalition (https://Patreon.com/CloudKittenChronicles)***Special shout out and thank you to everyone in the Cloud Kitten Tier. Check them out because they’re awesome!- Steph Arven: twitter.com/steph_arven- Michelle Winkler: youtube.com/channel/UChcDXVrQl7K7XsYQdc2BeLA- Jennifer T. Jarrett: twitter.com/JennTJarrett- Courteney Levet: youtube.com/channel/UCnkETrjb2RjfMwqFKBPQksQ ***Aletheia is available in audiobook, hardcover, paperback, and ebook (including Kindle Unlimited)***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Launch Trailer: youtu.be/2B-mBSxmFGQ- Amazon: http://bit.ly/buyaletheia- Signed copies: megantennant.com/shop- Other Retailers: megantennant.com/external-retailers- Goodreads: http://bit.ly/grAletheia***Products I love (contains affiliate links): amazon.com/shop/cloudkittenchronicles***Social Media***- Newsletter: megantennant.com/mailing-list- Website: https://MeganTennant.com- Twitter: twitter.com/_Megan_Tennant- Bookstagram: instagram.com/_megan_tennant
The Most Popular Story Structures | Heros Journey, Save the Cat, Story Circle Cloud Kitten Chronicles 2019-09-10 | So back in college I took a mythology class and learned about Joseph Campbell's the hero's journey (17 stages of monomyth) and it completely revolutionized my writing when I used it as a skeleton for my outline. And then once I found the writing community I was introduced to Blake Snyder's Save the Cat (and now Jessica Brody's Save the Cat Writes a Novel), as well as Dan Harmon's Story Circle (Also called Plot Embryo) which also upped my game. So today I'm shining a black light on all three of those. Are they the same? Are they different? Which should you use for your writing? If you want to see the hero's journey broken down in detail make sure to check out Cam's video on Wolfshot Publishing (link below). He reminded me to cover this topic so go give him a sub and show him some love. He has a cool authortube/booktube channel.The hero's Journey to Save the Cat: youtube.com/watch?v=dA7qGqHulFU***Wolfshot Publishing***Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCjg6jxuLpD5nrX1MZPbSgpgHero's Journey Video: youtube.com/watch?v=oVFhfzuAFPo&t=3s***Rachael Stephen***youtube.com/user/tryingtobeahero***ALETHEIA IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE!***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Link (If you're a new member you can even pick it up for free): audible.com/pd/B08TRJQW62/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-233140&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_233140_rh_us***Support me on Patreon by joining the Kitten Coalition (https://Patreon.com/CloudKittenChronicles)***Special shout out and thank you to everyone in the Cloud Kitten Tier. Check them out because they’re awesome!- Jennifer T. Jarrett: twitter.com/JennTJarrett- Courteney Levet: youtube.com/channel/UCnkETrjb2RjfMwqFKBPQksQ ***Aletheia is available in audiobook, hardcover, paperback, and ebook (including Kindle Unlimited)***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Launch Trailer: youtu.be/2B-mBSxmFGQ- Amazon: http://bit.ly/buyaletheia- Signed copies: megantennant.com/shop- Other Retailers: megantennant.com/external-retailers- Goodreads: http://bit.ly/grAletheia***Products I love (contains affiliate links): amazon.com/shop/cloudkittenchronicles***Social Media***- Newsletter: megantennant.com/mailing-list- Website: https://MeganTennant.com- Twitter: twitter.com/_Megan_Tennant- Bookstagram: instagram.com/_megan_tennant
Reading My Childhood Creative Writing | Megan Unscripted Cloud Kitten Chronicles 2019-09-05 | So.... Yeah... This is the earliest story I wrote that I still have and it is... It's great. The spelling especially is fantastic. So great. Cool. Cool.Cool.Cool.Cool.... But it's pretty hilarous so please enjoy my horible first draft of my horrible first novel and the main character is a cat because of course he is and yeah.... ***ALETHEIA IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE!***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Link (If you're a new member you can even pick it up for free): audible.com/pd/B08TRJQW62/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-233140&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_233140_rh_us***Support me on Patreon by joining the Kitten Coalition (https://Patreon.com/CloudKittenChronicles)***Special shout out and thank you to everyone in the Cloud Kitten Tier. Check them out because they’re awesome!- Steph Arven: twitter.com/steph_arven- Michelle Winkler: youtube.com/channel/UChcDXVrQl7K7XsYQdc2BeLA- Jennifer T. Jarrett: twitter.com/JennTJarrett- Courteney Levet: youtube.com/channel/UCnkETrjb2RjfMwqFKBPQksQ ***Aletheia is available in audiobook, hardcover, paperback, and ebook (including Kindle Unlimited)***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Launch Trailer: youtu.be/2B-mBSxmFGQ- Amazon: http://bit.ly/buyaletheia- Signed copies: megantennant.com/shop- Other Retailers: megantennant.com/external-retailers- Goodreads: http://bit.ly/grAletheia***Products I love (contains affiliate links): amazon.com/shop/cloudkittenchronicles***Social Media***- Newsletter: megantennant.com/mailing-list- Website: https://MeganTennant.com- Twitter: twitter.com/_Megan_Tennant- Bookstagram: instagram.com/_megan_tennant
Why Brooklyn Nine-Nine Characters Are So Beloved | Narrative Breakdown Cloud Kitten Chronicles 2019-08-30 | I just binged Brooklyn Nine Nine season one to season six, and so of course I need to make a video essay type video talking all about it. More specifically, talking about one of the strongest aspects of this sitcom: the characters. Because Micheal Schur (creator of the Good Place, Brooklyn 99 and co-creator of Parks and Rec) is a magician with writing characters. And holy hell is there a lot to unpack and praise in the characters of this show.VIDEO CONTAINS MINOR SPOILERS. It's a sitcom so it's pretty hard to spoil it.A weird side effect of making this video is I can now properly spell Brooklyn. I'm not sure how I feel about that.#brooklyn99 #videoessay #brooklynninenine***ALETHEIA IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE!***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Link (If you're a new member you can even pick it up for free): audible.com/pd/B08TRJQW62/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-233140&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_233140_rh_us***Support me on Patreon by joining the Kitten Coalition (https://Patreon.com/CloudKittenChronicles)***Special shout out and thank you to everyone in the Cloud Kitten Tier. Check them out because they’re awesome!- Jennifer T. Jarrett: twitter.com/JennTJarrett- Courteney Levet: youtube.com/channel/UCnkETrjb2RjfMwqFKBPQksQ ***Aletheia is available in audiobook, hardcover, paperback, and ebook (including Kindle Unlimited)***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Launch Trailer: youtu.be/2B-mBSxmFGQ- Amazon: http://bit.ly/buyaletheia- Signed copies: megantennant.com/shop- Other Retailers: megantennant.com/external-retailers- Goodreads: http://bit.ly/grAletheia***Products I love (contains affiliate links): amazon.com/shop/cloudkittenchronicles***Social Media***- Newsletter: megantennant.com/mailing-list- Website: https://MeganTennant.com- Twitter: twitter.com/_Megan_Tennant- Bookstagram: instagram.com/_megan_tennant
World Building Basics: Tips For Creating A Scifi/Fantasy World Cloud Kitten Chronicles 2019-08-28 | Wolrdbuilding is one of my absolute favorite parts of writing a novel. From creating fictional cultures to writing laws and governments to inventing unique flora and fauna, I live for creating fictional worlds. And so I've put off this topic for a really long time because I wanted to do it justice. I'm finally ready to tackle it. Now these are the basics and this will be a video series because there are so many worldbuilding topics for me to delve into. How to write a magic system. How to write an epidemic. How to create an alien species. How to think up fictional foods and drinks. Clothing Design. Economy. Social Classes. There's just so much to talk about. So help a girl out. Drop a comment with the topic you most want to see me cover!!! And I'll prioritize based on comments.****Shoutout to Senita Mahoney who suggested this video!!!****Youtube: youtube.com/channel/UCVKhdYrTdE2992VlFRu3n2ATwitter:twitter.com/ZenitaDeeWebsite: losttrainofthoughts.com****Videos Mentioned***The playlist for series bible basics and software to use: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa7kNT8drSDRHLsMOR5sTocxZ-35fK0XaAre fake curse words creative or cringey?: youtube.com/watch?v=P5zqJu7Z_I4Birth control in the apocalypse: youtube.com/watch?v=wa9KntgHowgBirth control in fantasy fiction: youtube.com/watch?v=iv40131li9s#authortube #writingadvice #writingtips***ALETHEIA IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE!***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Link (If you're a new member you can even pick it up for free): audible.com/pd/B08TRJQW62/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-233140&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_233140_rh_us***Support me on Patreon by joining the Kitten Coalition (https://Patreon.com/CloudKittenChronicles)***Special shout out and thank you to everyone in the Cloud Kitten Tier. Check them out because they’re awesome!- Jennifer T. Jarrett: twitter.com/JennTJarrett- Courteney Levet: youtube.com/channel/UCnkETrjb2RjfMwqFKBPQksQ ***Aletheia is available in audiobook, hardcover, paperback, and ebook (including Kindle Unlimited)***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Launch Trailer: youtu.be/2B-mBSxmFGQ- Amazon: http://bit.ly/buyaletheia- Signed copies: megantennant.com/shop- Other Retailers: megantennant.com/external-retailers- Goodreads: http://bit.ly/grAletheia***Products I love (contains affiliate links): amazon.com/shop/cloudkittenchronicles***Social Media***- Newsletter: megantennant.com/mailing-list- Website: https://MeganTennant.com- Twitter: twitter.com/_Megan_Tennant- Bookstagram: instagram.com/_megan_tennant
Where to Start Your Story | From Ordinary World to En Media Res Cloud Kitten Chronicles 2019-08-21 | If there's anything that's hard to write it's first chapters. From needing to introduce the character and world, to dodging exposition, to needing to nail pacing, there are potential issues everywhere. In this video I'll cover how to start your novel.Huge thank you to Jennifer T Jarrett who suggested this video! Go give her a follow on Twitter: twitter.com/JennTJarrettPrologues: youtu.be/G3yTm4ch9K4Want VS Need: youtu.be/gnNDKfNmt44Aletheia Sample Chapters: megantennant.com/samplechapters#authortube #writingadvice***ALETHEIA IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE!***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Link (If you're a new member you can even pick it up for free): audible.com/pd/B08TRJQW62/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-233140&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_233140_rh_us***Support me on Patreon by joining the Kitten Coalition (https://Patreon.com/CloudKittenChronicles)***Special shout out and thank you to everyone in the Cloud Kitten Tier. Check them out because they’re awesome!- Jennifer T. Jarrett: twitter.com/JennTJarrett- Courteney Levet: youtube.com/channel/UCnkETrjb2RjfMwqFKBPQksQ ***Aletheia is available in audiobook, hardcover, paperback, and ebook (including Kindle Unlimited)***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Launch Trailer: youtu.be/2B-mBSxmFGQ- Amazon: http://bit.ly/buyaletheia- Signed copies: megantennant.com/shop- Other Retailers: megantennant.com/external-retailers- Goodreads: http://bit.ly/grAletheia***Products I love (contains affiliate links): amazon.com/shop/cloudkittenchronicles***Social Media***- Newsletter: megantennant.com/mailing-list- Website: https://MeganTennant.com- Twitter: twitter.com/_Megan_Tennant- Bookstagram: instagram.com/_megan_tennant
The 100 Manipulated You | How To Write Emotional Knife Twists Cloud Kitten Chronicles 2019-08-17 | The 100 is one of my all-time favorite shows. It is an excellent demonstration of true morally grey characters and I wish I could make a hundred videos on why. But needing to choose one, I really wanted to talk about how the show brings out our own moral greyness through clever writing, patient waiting, and a complex narrative.This has spoilers for seasons 1-4 but NO spoilers for season 5 or the newest season (the 100 season 6).Trolley Problem video: youtube.com/watch?v=80woPa_swQM&t=14s***ALETHEIA IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE!***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Link (If you're a new member you can even pick it up for free): audible.com/pd/B08TRJQW62/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-233140&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_233140_rh_us***Support me on Patreon by joining the Kitten Coalition (https://Patreon.com/CloudKittenChronicles)***Special shout out and thank you to everyone in the Cloud Kitten Tier. Check them out because they’re awesome!- Jennifer T. Jarrett: twitter.com/JennTJarrett- Courteney Levet: youtube.com/channel/UCnkETrjb2RjfMwqFKBPQksQ ***Aletheia is available in audiobook, hardcover, paperback, and ebook (including Kindle Unlimited)***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Launch Trailer: youtu.be/2B-mBSxmFGQ- Amazon: http://bit.ly/buyaletheia- Signed copies: megantennant.com/shop- Other Retailers: megantennant.com/external-retailers- Goodreads: http://bit.ly/grAletheia***Products I love (contains affiliate links): amazon.com/shop/cloudkittenchronicles***Social Media***- Newsletter: megantennant.com/mailing-list- Website: https://MeganTennant.com- Twitter: twitter.com/_Megan_Tennant- Bookstagram: instagram.com/_megan_tennant
How To Write Character Arcs: WANT VS NEED Cloud Kitten Chronicles 2019-08-12 | A story with strong character ARCS is a story people will remember. Whether it be books, movies, tv shows, or video games, well-developed characters take a story to the next level. And two of the key ingredients when it comes to strong character ARCS are want and need. But here's the thing, what's the difference? Don't we all want the same thing that we need? And don't we usually need what we want? It turns out it's not that simple. I read four whole books, surfed many blogs, and took a dive into some video essays, all to learn my way around this topic so I could come here and tell you the difference.Make sure to subscribe because this video is a lead up to a video dropping next week which is all about where to start your story.***Related Videos***-The How To Train Your Dragon video: youtube.com/watch?v=1jVr_g-7NS8-The Video On Writing Prologues: youtube.com/watch?v=G3yTm4ch9K4&t=433s-And if you're interested in someone else's take on the topic, Think Story covered it pretty well: youtube.com/watch?v=Zci-54NbeMoYou can find the books I mentioned in this video on the following Amazon list. ***#Ad: amazon.com/shop/_megan_tennant#authortube #videoessay #writing***ALETHEIA IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE!***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Link (If you're a new member you can even pick it up for free): audible.com/pd/B08TRJQW62/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-233140&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_233140_rh_us***Support me on Patreon by joining the Kitten Coalition (https://Patreon.com/CloudKittenChronicles)***Special shout out and thank you to everyone in the Cloud Kitten Tier. Check them out because they’re awesome!- Jennifer T. Jarrett: twitter.com/JennTJarrett- Courteney Levet: youtube.com/channel/UCnkETrjb2RjfMwqFKBPQksQ ***Aletheia is available in audiobook, hardcover, paperback, and ebook (including Kindle Unlimited)***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Launch Trailer: youtu.be/2B-mBSxmFGQ- Amazon: http://bit.ly/buyaletheia- Signed copies: megantennant.com/shop- Other Retailers: megantennant.com/external-retailers- Goodreads: http://bit.ly/grAletheia***Products I love (contains affiliate links): amazon.com/shop/cloudkittenchronicles***Social Media***- Newsletter: megantennant.com/mailing-list- Website: https://MeganTennant.com- Twitter: twitter.com/_Megan_Tennant- Bookstagram: instagram.com/_megan_tennantBooks Referenced:Anatomy of a Story by John TrubySave the Cat Writes a Novel by Jessica BrodyCreating Character ARCS by K.M. WeilandStory Genious by Lisa CronMedia Referenced:The Lion KingHow To Train Your Dragon 1 and 3InceptionMinority ReportBreaking BadWall-EInside OutReady Player OneThe 100The Hunger GamesAvengers End gameInterstellar
Turning Tweets Into Book Covers | Booktube Challenge Cloud Kitten Chronicles 2019-07-16 | Another day another twelve hours spent in Photoshop. For the first time ever, I'm giving you a glimpse into my torment. I LOVE photoshoping thumbnails, but I also spend WAYYYY too much time doing it. But I figured, why not put that skill to the ultimate test... BOOK COVERS. No real ones of course. Aletheia would have tanked so hard if I hadn't hired a professional cover designer. No, I'm talking book covers featuring Echo, Sake, and Khajiit, because of course and based on book premises from tweets, because again, of course. I did five whole books and they were all beautiful disasters.COMMENT DOWN BELOW A CRAZY BOOK PREMISE, so if I do a part 2 I can feature it! Also comment which your favorite cover was!#booktube #photoshop #fictionShoutout to Cam over at Wolfshot Publishing since I stole a bit of this idea from him.*******WOLFSHOT PUBLISHING*******Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCjg6jxuLpD5nrX1MZPbSgpgI Made Your Terrible Book Covers: youtube.com/watch?v=YxBO95ccJck&t=400sMaking Trashy Romance Books in Photoshop :youtube.com/watch?v=EGxZ1396-0I***ALETHEIA IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE!***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Link (If you're a new member you can even pick it up for free): audible.com/pd/B08TRJQW62/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-233140&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_233140_rh_us***Support me on Patreon by joining the Kitten Coalition (https://Patreon.com/CloudKittenChronicles)***Special shout out and thank you to everyone in the Cloud Kitten Tier. Check them out because they’re awesome!- Steph Arven: twitter.com/steph_arven- Michelle Winkler: youtube.com/channel/UChcDXVrQl7K7XsYQdc2BeLA- Jennifer T. Jarrett: twitter.com/JennTJarrett- Courteney Levet: youtube.com/channel/UCnkETrjb2RjfMwqFKBPQksQ ***Aletheia is available in audiobook, hardcover, paperback, and ebook (including Kindle Unlimited)***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Launch Trailer: youtu.be/2B-mBSxmFGQ- Amazon: http://bit.ly/buyaletheia- Signed copies: megantennant.com/shop- Other Retailers: megantennant.com/external-retailers- Goodreads: http://bit.ly/grAletheia***Products I love (contains affiliate links): amazon.com/shop/cloudkittenchronicles***Social Media***- Newsletter: megantennant.com/mailing-list- Website: https://MeganTennant.com- Twitter: twitter.com/_Megan_Tennant- Bookstagram: instagram.com/_megan_tennant
How to Write a Prologue | Should You Write a Prologue? Cloud Kitten Chronicles 2019-07-01 | Prologues, the age-old debate. Archaic evil or divine tool? I'm here to talk about everything from basics to polls on how many readers skip prologues. From how to write a prologue to types of prologues. I tried to cover it all. Let me know how I did by liking, commenting and sharing!Q: Have you ever written a prologue? What's your opinion on them? Aletheia didn't have a prologue, but I'm not opposed to them and may use one someday.#authortube #writingtips #writingadviceHello Future Me (on hooks): youtu.be/Qv9qcTbwAiw?t=198On Writing and Worldbuilding (as well as some other writing books I've found helpful): amazon.com/ideas/amzn1.account.AEAQZKUIIUPYOHFUM6QPXUEMBIHQ/3T5XRODLVPMA6***ALETHEIA IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE!***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Link (If you're a new member you can even pick it up for free): audible.com/pd/B08TRJQW62/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-233140&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_233140_rh_us***Support me on Patreon by joining the Kitten Coalition (https://Patreon.com/CloudKittenChronicles)***Special shout out and thank you to everyone in the Cloud Kitten Tier. Check them out because they’re awesome!- Steph Arven: twitter.com/steph_arven- Michelle Winkler: youtube.com/channel/UChcDXVrQl7K7XsYQdc2BeLA- Jennifer T. Jarrett: twitter.com/JennTJarrett- Courteney Levet: youtube.com/channel/UCnkETrjb2RjfMwqFKBPQksQ ***Aletheia is available in audiobook, hardcover, paperback, and ebook (including Kindle Unlimited)***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Launch Trailer: youtu.be/2B-mBSxmFGQ- Amazon: http://bit.ly/buyaletheia- Signed copies: megantennant.com/shop- Other Retailers: megantennant.com/external-retailers- Goodreads: http://bit.ly/grAletheia***Products I love (contains affiliate links): amazon.com/shop/cloudkittenchronicles***Social Media***- Newsletter: megantennant.com/mailing-list- Website: https://MeganTennant.com- Twitter: twitter.com/_Megan_Tennant- Bookstagram: instagram.com/_megan_tennantTIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro01:32 What is it?02:10 Benefits4:22 Types8:14 Opinions11:11 Sins14:32 Writing ThemExamples used in this video include:Valerian - City of a Thousand PlanetsPrincess BrideDisney-Pixar's UpThe Lion KingSkyward by Brandon SandersonHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's StoneHarry Potter and the Goblet of FireStar CrossedScorpio Races and Raven Boys by Maggie StievfaterLifelike by Jay KristoffGuardians of the Galaxy Vol 1 and Vol 2The Greatest ShowmanHitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxyEregon by Christopher Paolini
Coincidences, Deus Ex Machina, and Suspension of Disbelief | Writing Advice Cloud Kitten Chronicles 2019-06-22 | As consumers, we've all come across those scenes in movies or chapters in books where we can't help but roll our eyes and think "well that's awfully convenient". Whether it be the giant eagles of deus ex machina or the magic phoenixes of heavily foreshadowed coincidences that some could argue are also deus ex machina, coincidences have been slicing their way through our stories for years. But is it okay to use them? Why do audiences hate them so much when they seem so realistic in our everyday lives? Where do writers need to draw the line and is that line in the same place for all genres? In this video I'll explore that and more, hopefully from a perspective that's both interesting for readers and viewers, but also helpful for writers.PS: It's spelled "deus ex machina" not "dues ex machina". Guess which one I used throughout the entirety of this script? At least I pronounced it correctly, I think. Maybe?COMMENT BELOW: What's the most immersion breaking coincidence you've ever seen?Google Docs Video: youtube.com/watch?v=7MX9XmBcAas***THIS VIDEO IS DEDICATED TO COURTENEY LEVET***You can find here here:Youtube: youtube.com/channel/UCnkETrjb2RjfMwqFKBPQksQTwitter: @CourteneyWrites***ALETHEIA IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE!***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Link (If you're a new member you can even pick it up for free): audible.com/pd/B08TRJQW62/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-233140&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_233140_rh_us***Support me on Patreon by joining the Kitten Coalition (https://Patreon.com/CloudKittenChronicles)***Special shout out and thank you to everyone in the Cloud Kitten Tier. Check them out because they’re awesome!- Steph Arven: twitter.com/steph_arven- Michelle Winkler: youtube.com/channel/UChcDXVrQl7K7XsYQdc2BeLA- Jennifer T. Jarrett: twitter.com/JennTJarrett- Courteney Levet: youtube.com/channel/UCnkETrjb2RjfMwqFKBPQksQ ***Aletheia is available in audiobook, hardcover, paperback, and ebook (including Kindle Unlimited)***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Launch Trailer: youtu.be/2B-mBSxmFGQ- Amazon: http://bit.ly/buyaletheia- Signed copies: megantennant.com/shop- Other Retailers: megantennant.com/external-retailers- Goodreads: http://bit.ly/grAletheia***Products I love (contains affiliate links): amazon.com/shop/cloudkittenchronicles***Social Media***- Newsletter: megantennant.com/mailing-list- Website: https://MeganTennant.com- Twitter: twitter.com/_Megan_Tennant- Bookstagram: instagram.com/_megan_tennant***TIME STAMPS***Deus Ex Machina: 2:10Why Audiences Hate Coincidences: 3:21Not All Coincidences Are Bad: 4:51How to Fix Coincidences: 8:46Coincidences that Need To Die: 13:47
Best Google Docs Add-Ons + Google Docs Tips & Tricks For Writers Cloud Kitten Chronicles 2019-06-11 | It's finally here. In the Google docs video back in April I asked you lovely writer people if you wanted to see a video about tips and tricks for Google docs. Just kidding, I asked if you wanted a Google docs addons video. And pretty much all of you said yes (that might be an exaggeration, but there were at least 10 comments). And here it is! I found a whopping 4 Google drive add ons I can comfortably recommend. It turns out that's not enough for a whole video, so I supplemented with some Google docs tips and tricks, including some nice new 2019 updates. Yes, the last video was also in 2019, Google works quickly.***TIMESTAMPS***Tips and Tricks for Google Docs: 2:11Add-ons: 9:30Khajiit being super cute: 13:04My first Google Docs video: youtube.com/watch?v=7MX9XmBcAas&t=19sCam's video (Wolfshot Publishing): youtube.com/watch?v=s0hyKdlazbYGoogle Extension to edit office: chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/office-editing-for-docs-s/gbkeegbaiigmenfmjfclcdgdpimamgkj?hl=en***ALETHEIA IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE!***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Link (If you're a new member you can even pick it up for free): audible.com/pd/B08TRJQW62/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-233140&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_233140_rh_us***Support me on Patreon by joining the Kitten Coalition (https://Patreon.com/CloudKittenChronicles)***Special shout out and thank you to everyone in the Cloud Kitten Tier. Check them out because they’re awesome!- Steph Arven: twitter.com/steph_arven- Michelle Winkler: youtube.com/channel/UChcDXVrQl7K7XsYQdc2BeLA- Jennifer T. Jarrett: twitter.com/JennTJarrett- Courteney Levet: youtube.com/channel/UCnkETrjb2RjfMwqFKBPQksQ ***Aletheia is available in audiobook, hardcover, paperback, and ebook (including Kindle Unlimited)***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Launch Trailer: youtu.be/2B-mBSxmFGQ- Amazon: http://bit.ly/buyaletheia- Signed copies: megantennant.com/shop- Other Retailers: megantennant.com/external-retailers- Goodreads: http://bit.ly/grAletheia***Products I love (contains affiliate links): amazon.com/shop/cloudkittenchronicles***Social Media***- Newsletter: megantennant.com/mailing-list- Website: https://MeganTennant.com- Twitter: twitter.com/_Megan_Tennant- Bookstagram: instagram.com/_megan_tennant
INGRAMSPARK: Gloss Cover VS Matte | White Paper VS Creme | Hardcover VS Paperback Cloud Kitten Chronicles 2019-06-04 | As many of you know I LOVE Ingramspark, but until now I'd only tested out the paperback and hardcover versions of the creme paper and matte cover, and I've always wondered how the gloss cover and white paper would compare. So in the interest of science, I ordered a duplicate of Alethiea with the gloss cover and white paper, and this video is all about showing you the differences.QUESTION: Is there an IngramSpark topic you'd like me to cover? Drop a comment down below!***ALETHEIA IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE!***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Link (If you're a new member you can even pick it up for free): audible.com/pd/B08TRJQW62/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-233140&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_233140_rh_us***TIME STAMPS***Intro: 00:00Paperback VS Hardcover: 1:14 Glass Cover VS Matte Cover: 2:25White Paper VS Creme Paper: 3:56***MORE INGRAMSPARK VIDEOS***Playlist with all 4: youtube.com/watch?v=lgyI8MoHP68&list=PLa7kNT8drSDSJbvbRVlBlC9_J7W6IbgBTPros VS Cons: youtube.com/watch?v=lgyI8MoHP68The Wholesale Discount: youtube.com/watch?v=34xLMEz-aW0How to Add a Title: youtube.com/watch?v=PLsUO98V6Ww***Support me on Patreon by joining the Kitten Coalition (https://Patreon.com/CloudKittenChronicles)***Special shout out and thank you to everyone in the Cloud Kitten Tier. Check them out because they’re awesome!- Steph Arven: twitter.com/steph_arven- Michelle Winkler: youtube.com/channel/UChcDXVrQl7K7XsYQdc2BeLA- Jennifer T. Jarrett: twitter.com/JennTJarrett- Courteney Levet: youtube.com/channel/UCnkETrjb2RjfMwqFKBPQksQ ***Aletheia is available in audiobook, hardcover, paperback, and ebook (including Kindle Unlimited)***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Launch Trailer: youtu.be/2B-mBSxmFGQ- Amazon: http://bit.ly/buyaletheia- Signed copies: megantennant.com/shop- Other Retailers: megantennant.com/external-retailers- Goodreads: http://bit.ly/grAletheia***Products I love (contains affiliate links): amazon.com/shop/cloudkittenchronicles***Social Media***- Newsletter: megantennant.com/mailing-list- Website: https://MeganTennant.com- Twitter: twitter.com/_Megan_Tennant- Bookstagram: instagram.com/_megan_tennant
Thanos Hidden Philosophy In Marvels Infinity War Cloud Kitten Chronicles 2019-05-29 | This video is all about Thanos' Philosophy, which goes beyond a morally grey villain and explores a popular moral and ethical problem that philosophy students will be very familiar with, and that is the Trolley Problem. Avengers Infinity War not only presented this problem through Thanos, but they sneakily showed it through the eyes of a whole range of other characters.This video does NOT contain Avengers Endgame spoilers but it does contain tons of Avengers Infinity War Spoilers, so be warned. In this video, I dive into the moral and ethical philosophy behind the Avengers and I explore every trolley problem this MCU masterpiece explored. Because the moral dilemma explored with Thanos is actually mirrored in a HUGE array of characters. I'm talking Gamora, Nebula, Peter Quill, Tony Stark, Dr. Strange, Loki, Thor, The Hulk, The Scarlett Witch, Vision, and of course, Thanos himself.Drop a comment down below, who is your all-time favorite marvel character? Mine is Peter Quill, but I'm not going to lie, that's at least 30% because he's played by Chris Pratt and need I say more? Though Rocket Raccoon is pretty great.Please forgive any marvel comic universe mistakes and my inability to remember the red skull guy's name, I am fresh to the marvel universe. Feel free to educate me in the comments, because I am actually interested.***ALETHEIA IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE!***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Link (If you're a new member you can even pick it up for free): audible.com/pd/B08TRJQW62/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-233140&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_233140_rh_us
@WorldAnvil Demo For Writers | A Cloud Based Series Bible App Cloud Kitten Chronicles 2019-05-16 | ***The app got a pretty big graphics update right after I made this video because any time I make a demo/tutorial video ever, something major has to change that same month. It is the law of the Universe. So some of these things still apply but it all looks pretty different and there seems to be some new stuff. I'll try to get around to doing an update video at some point.Recently I talked about the basics of series bibles when it comes to how to write a solid book series, and in that video I said I'd be covering everything from how to keep track of worldbuilding on paper to software for worldbuilding. And here's the next video in that set! In this video I'm doing a demo of the worldbuilding series bible software that is world anvil.Originally created for RPG type things, WorldAnvil is ever evolving and is a great solution for authors looking for a digital series bible software. It isn't the perfect solution, but it's the best I've found on the market and it's getting better every month. If like me you're a writer with terrible handwriting and you need a digital option, this is the writerly software for you.Let me know in a comment what writing advice you'd like me to cover next, and preferably, what series bible method you'd like me to cover next!***ALETHEIA IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE!***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Link (If you're a new member you can even pick it up for free): audible.com/pd/B08TRJQW62/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-233140&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_233140_rh_usPLEASE NOTE: This post is NOT sponsored, the links are NOT affiliate links, I get no benefit from user signs ups. This is just my honest opinion of the product. #notsponworldanvil.com#authortube #writingtips #writingadviceAletheia Ration Block Savory Stories: youtube.com/watch?v=-ucVKh_Kv-4&t=2sSeries Bible Basics: youtube.com/watch?v=7KkRdoa4ayw&t=16s***Swords Fall***WordlAnvil: worldanvil.com/w/swordsfall-solkyoshiroTwitter - @swordsfall1Patreon - patreon.com/swordsfallkickstarter.com/projects/swordsfall/welcome-to-tikor-the-swordsfall-rpg-setting-and-ar***Ethnis***• WorldAnvil: worldanvil.com/w/ethnisEthnis is a Narrative Universe and Tabletop RPG Setting and Ruleset under development by Ademal and Barron. It is in constant growth and has a playful community of fans, writers, and artists on discord.Links:• Twitter: twitter.com/EthnisUniverse• Facebook: facebook.com/EthnisUniverse• DeviantArt: deviantart.com/ethnisart• Patreon: patreon.com/EthnisStudio
How to Write Easter Eggs (Books, Films, and Video Games) | Writing Tips Cloud Kitten Chronicles 2019-04-24 | From the many references tying marvel films together to nods to inspiring creators, today I'm covering easter eggs. If you've ever wondered how to write an easter egg, if books can have easter eggs, or what an easter egg even is, this is the video for you.If you pay extra attention while watching Avengers Endgame this weekend and catch any easter eggs make sure to drop them in a comment because I am curious.This channel is all about stories, and writing advice. Want to request a topic? Drop a comment!Pixar Easter Eggs Video: youtube.com/watch?v=iKum8X8Cdh0&t=2sFA Hays: instagram.com/fahays_Jaiden Animations: youtube.com/channel/UCGwu0nbY2wSkW8N-cghnLpA***ALETHEIA IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE!***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Link (If you're a new member you can even pick it up for free): audible.com/pd/B08TRJQW62/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-233140&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_233140_rh_us***Support me on Patreon by joining the Kitten Coalition (https://Patreon.com/CloudKittenChronicles)***Special shout out and thank you to everyone in the Cloud Kitten Tier. Check them out because they’re awesome!- Steph Arven: twitter.com/steph_arven- Michelle Winkler: youtube.com/channel/UChcDXVrQl7K7XsYQdc2BeLA- Jennifer T. Jarrett: twitter.com/JennTJarrett- Courteney Levet: youtube.com/channel/UCnkETrjb2RjfMwqFKBPQksQ ***Aletheia is available in audiobook, hardcover, paperback, and ebook (including Kindle Unlimited)***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Launch Trailer: youtu.be/2B-mBSxmFGQ- Amazon: http://bit.ly/buyaletheia- Signed copies: megantennant.com/shop- Other Retailers: megantennant.com/external-retailers- Goodreads: http://bit.ly/grAletheia***Products I love (contains affiliate links): amazon.com/shop/cloudkittenchronicles***Social Media***- Newsletter: megantennant.com/mailing-list- Website: https://MeganTennant.com- Twitter: twitter.com/_Megan_Tennant- Bookstagram: instagram.com/_megan_tennant
How to Deal With Plot Bunnies (Shiny New Idea Syndrome) | Writing Tips Cloud Kitten Chronicles 2019-04-20 | Easter time is here so what better time to talk about plot bunnies (aka shiny new idea syndrome). If you're a writer you've probably experienced this writing problem before. You're super focused on your work in progress and then suddenly a new book idea pops up and demands all your writing time and you have to resist the temptation to abandon your wip to tackle this new novel or stick with your current writing project and handle the plot bunny later.Here are my author tips for how to deal with plot bunnies.QUESTION: Answer in the comments, how many plot bunnies do you have???Trello for writers: youtube.com/watch?v=VXW_0vhSwqQ&t=4sHow to stay focused on your novel: youtube.com/watch?v=YVVb36-fa_s&t=1s***ALETHEIA IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE!***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Link (If you're a new member you can even pick it up for free): audible.com/pd/B08TRJQW62/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-233140&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_233140_rh_us***Support me on Patreon by joining the Kitten Coalition (https://Patreon.com/CloudKittenChronicles)***Special shout out and thank you to everyone in the Cloud Kitten Tier. Check them out because they’re awesome!- Steph Arven: twitter.com/steph_arven- Michelle Winkler: youtube.com/channel/UChcDXVrQl7K7XsYQdc2BeLA- Jennifer T. Jarrett: twitter.com/JennTJarrett- Courteney Levet: youtube.com/channel/UCnkETrjb2RjfMwqFKBPQksQ ***Aletheia is available in audiobook, hardcover, paperback, and ebook (including Kindle Unlimited)***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Launch Trailer: youtu.be/2B-mBSxmFGQ- Amazon: http://bit.ly/buyaletheia- Signed copies: megantennant.com/shop- Other Retailers: megantennant.com/external-retailers- Goodreads: http://bit.ly/grAletheia***Products I love (contains affiliate links): amazon.com/shop/cloudkittenchronicles***Social Media***- Newsletter: megantennant.com/mailing-list- Website: https://MeganTennant.com- Twitter: twitter.com/_Megan_Tennant- Bookstagram: instagram.com/_megan_tennant
How to Write Better Conflict | Authortube Collab w/ Steven Partridge Cloud Kitten Chronicles 2019-04-10 | Conflict is the life force of a story, without it your readers will die of boredom. But writing conflict can be tricky, so here are some tips for how to write better conflict. This is a large topic, and there's a lot of writing advice I wanted to cover, good thing there was someone to help me out. For a whole other video on this topic check out Steven Partridge's channel (linked below).What's your favorite bit or writing advice for writing conflict and writing tension?For the other side of the video check out the following link: youtube.com/watch?v=DHxwNJM5yQY&t=2sInterested in using curse words in your writing? Check out the video: youtube.com/watch?v=P5zqJu7Z_I4This channel is all about writing advice, writing tips, story analysis, and the occasional video essay. Make sure to drop a comment if you have a video request. To get to the top of the video suggestion list become a patron.***ALETHEIA IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE!***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Link (If you're a new member you can even pick it up for free): audible.com/pd/B08TRJQW62/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-233140&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_233140_rh_us***Support me on Patreon by joining the Kitten Coalition (https://Patreon.com/CloudKittenChronicles)***Special shout out and thank you to everyone in the Cloud Kitten Tier. Check them out because they’re awesome!- Jennifer T. Jarrett: twitter.com/JennTJarrett- Courteney Levet: youtube.com/channel/UCnkETrjb2RjfMwqFKBPQksQ ***Aletheia is available in audiobook, hardcover, paperback, and ebook (including Kindle Unlimited)***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Launch Trailer: youtu.be/2B-mBSxmFGQ- Amazon: http://bit.ly/buyaletheia- Signed copies: megantennant.com/shop- Other Retailers: megantennant.com/external-retailers- Goodreads: http://bit.ly/grAletheia***Products I love (contains affiliate links): amazon.com/shop/cloudkittenchronicles***Social Media***- Newsletter: megantennant.com/mailing-list- Website: https://MeganTennant.com- Twitter: twitter.com/_Megan_Tennant- Bookstagram: instagram.com/_megan_tennant
Series Bible Basics | Writing and World Building Advice Cloud Kitten Chronicles 2019-04-05 | Is there anything worse than trying to write a sequel to your book series and realizing you don't remember the color of a side character's eyes because you didn't make character sheets, let alone a series bible? No, there's nothing worse. Except writing blurbs. That's definitely worse.Today I'm talking about the basics of world bibles, which are an essential tool for any writers working on a book series. As early as writing your first book you should be writing a series bible.Make sure to subscribe because in the future I'll be covering various methods of how to make a series bible.NOTE: The writing critique Patreon tier no longer exists. Though there are plenty of new fun tiers in its place, critiques were too time consuming and we just didn't have the resources to maintain them.Trello Video: youtube.com/watch?v=VXW_0vhSwqQWorld Anvil for Writers: youtube.com/watch?v=dgpx5iS2YjoGoogle docs video: youtube.com/watch?v=7MX9XmBcAasBritanny's video on her binder based series bible: youtube.com/watch?v=a1UlYlS52uo&t=601sHello Future Me's video on Campfire: youtu.be/djnao3Ey3zc?t=1412#writingtips #writingadvice #writingThis channel is about all things surrounding storytelling, from writing advice to story structure and discussions. Have a video request? Drop it in a comment down below.***ALETHEIA IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE!***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Link (If you're a new member you can even pick it up for free): audible.com/pd/B08TRJQW62/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-233140&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_233140_rh_us***Support me on Patreon by joining the Kitten Coalition (https://Patreon.com/CloudKittenChronicles)***Special shout out and thank you to everyone in the Cloud Kitten Tier. Check them out because they’re awesome!- Jennifer T. Jarrett: twitter.com/JennTJarrett- Courteney Levet: youtube.com/channel/UCnkETrjb2RjfMwqFKBPQksQ ***Aletheia is available in audiobook, hardcover, paperback, and ebook (including Kindle Unlimited)***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Launch Trailer: youtu.be/2B-mBSxmFGQ- Amazon: http://bit.ly/buyaletheia- Signed copies: megantennant.com/shop- Other Retailers: megantennant.com/external-retailers- Goodreads: http://bit.ly/grAletheia***Products I love (contains affiliate links): amazon.com/shop/cloudkittenchronicles***Social Media***- Newsletter: megantennant.com/mailing-list- Website: https://MeganTennant.com- Twitter: twitter.com/_Megan_Tennant- Bookstagram: instagram.com/_megan_tennant
You Should Be Using Google Docs | Software Demo *Update in Description* Cloud Kitten Chronicles 2019-03-23 | Writing can be a tough process, but it's even more difficult when you have the wrong tools for the job. Today I'm talking about Google Docs (part of Google drive) and how it changed writing for me. I used to use Word and I've tried using Scrivener, but neither compare to writing in Google docs.And beyond writing, Google Docs is a writer's best friend when it comes to the critique process. I ran ALL of Aletheia's beta reading through Google docs. It's great for critique partners, alpha readers, beta readers, and even just general collabing. At the end of the video I also cover some tools that would work perfectly for a writer with a larger Patreon, especially someone who does writing springs.What writing software or writing app do you currently use? Do you have any favorite writing apps you'd like me to cover in the future? If I get enough requests I may cover Scrivener, but the user interface hurts me lol***UPDATE***GOOGLE DOCS CHANGED THEIR FILE DELETION. "Starting October 13, 2020, Google Drive trash will change. After files have been in your trash for 30 consecutive days, Google Drive will begin to delete them."Google Docs Add ons video + Google Docs tips and tricksyoutu.be/OqpJjUp9dLEIf you're interested in more apps for writers, one of my other favorites is Trello for outlining, you can watch a whole video on that bellow.Trello for writers: youtube.com/watch?v=VXW_0vhSwqQ&t=250sAlso check out:World Anvil for writers: youtube.com/watch?v=dgpx5iS2Yjo#authortube #writingtips #writingadvice***ALETHEIA IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE!***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Link (If you're a new member you can even pick it up for free): audible.com/pd/B08TRJQW62/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-233140&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_233140_rh_us***Support me on Patreon by joining the Kitten Coalition (https://Patreon.com/CloudKittenChronicles)***Special shout out and thank you to everyone in the Cloud Kitten Tier. Check them out because they’re awesome!- Jennifer T. Jarrett: twitter.com/JennTJarrett- Courteney Levet: youtube.com/channel/UCnkETrjb2RjfMwqFKBPQksQ ***Aletheia is available in audiobook, hardcover, paperback, and ebook (including Kindle Unlimited)***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Launch Trailer: youtu.be/2B-mBSxmFGQ- Amazon: http://bit.ly/buyaletheia- Signed copies: megantennant.com/shop- Other Retailers: megantennant.com/external-retailers- Goodreads: http://bit.ly/grAletheia***Products I love (contains affiliate links): amazon.com/shop/cloudkittenchronicles***Social Media***- Newsletter: megantennant.com/mailing-list- Website: https://MeganTennant.com- Twitter: twitter.com/_Megan_Tennant- Bookstagram: instagram.com/_megan_tennant
Aletheia (Official Trailer) | The Seventh River Series Book 1 Cloud Kitten Chronicles 2019-03-18 | ***ALETHEIA IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE!***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Link (If you're a new member you can even pick it up for free): audible.com/pd/B08TRJQW62/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-233140&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_233140_rh_usSummary: The first book in The Seventh River series, Aletheia, takes the young adult dystopian genre to new, and often dark, places. While coming highly recommended to fans of the Hunger Games, Maze Runner, and Divergent, readers will find a gut-wrenching, original plot that dares to stand apart from what is expected of the genre. Brilliant and brutal, Aletheia is praised for tearing deep emotions from even the toughest reader. Whether you enjoy post-apocalyptic, dystopian, or general science fiction, reviewers agree, Aletheia is a must read. Nearly two decades after the fall, the transcendent city of Iris is the only place rumored to have a cure to the disease that decimated the world. Beyond Iris, are the remnants of the old world, crawling with the Depraved. Infected with Lethe, they no longer remember the people or dreams they were once willing to fight for, and are left instead with familiar voices that whisper dark and unfamiliar words within their minds. Instinct is all that keeps the diseased struggling to exist another day. Deep underground, below Iris, exists a compound, prison to the Nameless who traded their freedom for the cure to Lethe. It is here that 736 fights to protect those she loves. Not against the Depraved that she's taught to fear, but against the society that saved her from that fate. She was willing to trade away her rights to regain the ability to form memories, but she won't let the cult that cured her treat the lives of the Nameless like a resource to be used and discarded. At least, not without a fight. How much is 736 willing to sacrifice for revenge against her captors? For those she cares about? For freedom? Everything has a cost, what would you be willing to pay?***Aletheia is available in audiobook, hardcover, paperback, and ebook (including Kindle Unlimited)***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Launch Trailer: youtu.be/2B-mBSxmFGQ- Amazon: http://bit.ly/buyaletheia- Signed copies: megantennant.com/shop- Other Retailers: megantennant.com/external-retailers- Goodreads: http://bit.ly/grAletheia***Products I love (contains affiliate links): amazon.com/shop/cloudkittenchronicles***Social Media***- Newsletter: megantennant.com/mailing-list- Website: https://MeganTennant.com- Twitter: twitter.com/_Megan_Tennant- Bookstagram: instagram.com/_megan_tennant
How to Stay Focused on Your Novel | Authortube [Writing Tips] Cloud Kitten Chronicles 2019-03-14 | Staying focused on your novel can be a huge struggle, especially for writers with kids, social media addiction, internet, cats, all those sorts of things. So here are my writing tips for how to stay focused on your novel, both for the long term of a project and for writing in the moment. It's okay to get distracted from writing from time to time, we're human and our minds wander and it doesn't mean you're a bad writer or that you don't love writing. But sometimes not being able to focus on your writing can really impact your writing productivity, and so I think it's important to know some tips and tricks for writing productivity and staying focused.This channel is all about storytelling, from how to write it, to analyze it, to booktube content like buying books and making pancakes that look like book covers. Basically, if the content relates to stories, we'll cover it! So if you have any requests for content relating to storytelling in any form, drop them in a comment. If you want your suggestions to have top priority, you can become a patron where a monthly suggestion box goes live (link below and also in our channel header).Should you stick with your project: youtube.com/watch?v=7tUDDuFzGiEShould you quite your project: youtube.com/watch?v=1DrIskLawCM#authortube #writingtips #writingadvice***ALETHEIA IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE!***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Link (If you're a new member you can even pick it up for free): audible.com/pd/B08TRJQW62/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-233140&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_233140_rh_us***Support me on Patreon by joining the Kitten Coalition (https://Patreon.com/CloudKittenChronicles)***Special shout out and thank you to everyone in the Cloud Kitten Tier. Check them out because they’re awesome!- Jennifer T. Jarrett: twitter.com/JennTJarrett- Courteney Levet: youtube.com/channel/UCnkETrjb2RjfMwqFKBPQksQ ***Aletheia is available in audiobook, hardcover, paperback, and ebook (including Kindle Unlimited)***- Audiobook Trailer: youtu.be/fkzZROhXzjc- Launch Trailer: youtu.be/2B-mBSxmFGQ- Amazon: http://bit.ly/buyaletheia- Signed copies: megantennant.com/shop- Other Retailers: megantennant.com/external-retailers- Goodreads: http://bit.ly/grAletheia***Products I love (contains affiliate links): amazon.com/shop/cloudkittenchronicles***Social Media***- Newsletter: megantennant.com/mailing-list- Website: https://MeganTennant.com- Twitter: twitter.com/_Megan_Tennant- Bookstagram: instagram.com/_megan_tennant
