This was precisely what I needed. Thanks!

@janekalmes

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, glad to hear it!

@sharkk2016

2 жыл бұрын

@@janekalmes You're doing fantastic. You'll undoubtedly reach a million subs oneday.

@janekalmes

2 жыл бұрын

My ambitions are more modest than that. But I can’t deny that would make me verrrry happy!

You should watch Columbo, each episode has a person seen killing someone onscreen as the detective (Lt. Columbo) try to figure out how the person committed the murder

@MariAnKenobi

2 жыл бұрын

I love Columbo so much.

@janekalmes

2 жыл бұрын

I've actually been watching my way through it; I'm up to season 3 now! I have a video already recorded that's based on it; I think it may be up this Friday.

This channel needs more subs

The #2 was used masterfully (heh) several times on DOCTOR WHO, mostly involving the Doctor's archnemesis The Master. The #3 was also used in Agatha Christie's POIROT'S CHRISTMAS.

Great video, Jane! I personally like the old/former-mentor-turned-villain plot line as it also has that added layer of betrayal for the protagonist (bonus points if it's already been established that the protagonist fears being betrayed). This allows us to see the protagonist transform from naïve to determined, resolving to bring the villain justice, once and for all. It's also a great opportunity to showcase character growth as the protagonist has a relationship with this person, they're not an evil stranger, there's backstory and history there; emotions are probably running high and the protagonist can even choose to look the other way, which demonstrates their character. Love this trope, thanks for the tips!

@janekalmes

2 жыл бұрын

I completely agree with everything you said! I also love this trope, it’s so juicy!

Cool ideas Jane! You've been on a roll lately! Thank you!

@janekalmes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

This is really good!

@janekalmes

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Love the "sidecar subplot!" Another great episode!

@janekalmes

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Another excellent video! I am working on a sidecar villian plot. Your video helped me name and think more clearly about how to keep the villain popping up but not in obvious ways.

@janekalmes

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, that is great to hear!

Wonderful advice! (I love your blouse as well!)

@janekalmes

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

As a new novelist (on number 2), this is the most specific and therefore useful video I’ve seen. I feel that way about your entire collection. This isn’t just theory. This is the real stuff. Thank you!

@janekalmes

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Thanks for all the tips. I've self published on Amazon, and I am already starting on my next mystery novel.

@janekalmes

2 жыл бұрын

Very cool! Glad you're finding the channel helpful!

Want to write a clever villain? Watch this next! kzread.info/dash/bejne/e4eFz8mBoamolNo.html

Which pov should be used to hide a villain's motive from readers and main characters? 1st person (deep pov) or third person. I had written third person omniscient once , but it wasn't my favorite. On the other hand , 1st person comes naturally to me.

@janekalmes

Жыл бұрын

I love first person! And it’s probably the easiest in which to hide the villain’s motive. But really, any POV can work. I’d suggest reading Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz, and pay attention to how he alludes to the characters’ secrets without actually revealing them.

Another great video! My book is using the double identity. I think my question would be what point of the story is it okay for the reader to piece together that their is a double identity? Should it be the same time as the main character or before them? I am thinking for mine I want the reader and character to discover it at the same time but I also want to lay clues in but scared the clues will make it to obvious.

@janekalmes

2 жыл бұрын

I think the plan you’ve set out-find out out at the same time as the protagonist, but with clues beforehand-is the ideal one. We often have a horror or readers guessing our ending, but the fact is, some will-and feeling validated in their deduction, when you reveal it, is a good experience for those clever readers. On the other hand, feeling like the ending doesn’t add up, because no clues were given, isn’t a good experience for anybody. I hope that makes sense. I’ve been thinking about your comment all day, and I hope to make a video exploring this in more detail. thanks for the inspiration!

@lastoreoandmilk4997

2 жыл бұрын

@@janekalmes Sorry for the headache 😄 🤣 But yeah what you are saying makes perfect sense. I think it is like you say some people will be clever and guess the ending it is just about fooling the masses and having the clues their that will be obvious on a second watch but only spotted by the more observant on the first read.

@sanghitadey8475

Жыл бұрын

​ can you make a video on 'possible motivations for villains to commit crimes'? I mean some villains have twisted worldviews. Sometimes they end up into someone they fear the most

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@janekalmes

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you, Kristy!

Jane are you going to have a 2nd cohort for your class?

@janekalmes

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely! I think it will start in August. I’ll give more details around the last week of July.