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Building A Better Villain

Eldred Bird delves into the world of the investigation of serial killers to build a better villain. Learn the five criteria to profile these perpetrators.

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Digging Up Bones - What's Your Character's Backstory?

Eldred Bird shows writers how to dig into a character's backstory to find out where they hid the bodies.

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What is a MacGuffin?

Eldred Bird explains MacGuffins and their use in film and mysteries. (Includes examples of the main three types of MacGuffins!)

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Everything Has A Story

Stories are everywhere. Everything has a story. Eldred Bird takes us on a journey of found objects and how their histories can inspire us.

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Coming Out of Hibernation

Eldred Bird shares lifestyle tips about how writers can be more creative.
So, now that things are opening up, how do we pull out of the funk and get the creativity flowing again? Here are a few ideas that seem to work for him.

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