How to Become a Writer in 2024 (Part 1) - Refracted World

After recent personal events, I feel it's time to move on to new projects. I hope to return to my podcast at some point and I want to thank everyone who has listened, liked and supported Refracted World over the past year.

Explore the spooky world of ghosts and historical sightings in today's Halloween Special episode of Refracted World. Is your house haunted? Are ghosts even real? 00:00 Intro 00:52 History of Ghosts 04:00 Are Ghosts Real? 07:53 On TV 09:52 Spooky Experiment 12:21 You Are Amazing! 14:37 Closing Thoughts

In this video, we'll explore why conspiracy theories make sense to some people and why they might not always hold up to scrutiny. Discover the psychology behind why we believe in conspiracy theories. My Mum just died and I haven't had the time to create a new episode of Refracted World, so I'm uploading this previously-unreleased audio only episode I recorded in March about conspiracy theories.

Nepo babies are not a new thing in fact, high society has capitalised on this practice throughout all of human civilisation. Of course we want our children to prosper from our fortunes, but when those fortunes are guaranteed, what incentives do the children have to do anything for themselves? There are glaringly obvious downsides to nepotism but not all nepo babies simply coast along on the success and bank balances of their parents. A few make a name for themselves in interesting and even beneficial ways. One of those people was Charles Hamilton, the creator of Painshill Park. 00:00 Intro 00:52 The Grand Tour 02:52 Charles Hamilton 04:06 Buying land 05:14 Landscaping 06:44 Money Problems / Grand Plans 10:03 The Crystal Grotto 11:22 Bankruptcy 12:30 Nepotism 13:24 Closing Thoughts

This is the third video in my "How to Become a Writer" series. In this episode I focus on writing and publishing a book. 00:00 Intro 00:35 Writing is hard 03:42 Why Planning is Important 06:30 Finishing the book 08:44 Let's Get You Planning 11:00 When Can You Write? 13:26 Choosing Your Genre 14:56 Creating Characters 16:24 Closing Thoughts

I created a scifi series for YouTube in 2014 and a decade later I am releasing the remastered version here. In this video, I talk about the process of writing, producing and creating 30 episodes of a series set in Earth's Future with no budget. The Remastered version is being released every Friday throughout September on my YouTube Channel: @terryjgeo 00:00 Intro 01:13 Light from Dark 02:07 Creating Apocalypse 05:40 Marketing 06:06 When the Buzz Died 08:09 Time Changes Everything 09:37 Closing Thoughts

Want to become a script writer? Check out these ten top tips to help you get started on your journey to becoming a successful screenwriter or playwright. 00:00 Intro 00:37 #1 Know Your Audience 02:56 #2 Research 06:12 #3 Writers Just Want to Write 07:25 #4 Know Your Idea 09:15 #5 Planning 10:57 #6 Use the Right Tools 12:43 #7 How to Write a Song 14:25 #8 Beta Readers & Editors 16:30 #9 Revisions Will Happen 19:39 #10 You Need the Necessities 21:17 Closing thoughts

Have you always wanted to be a writer but didn't know how to begin? With decades of experience in multiple fields, I share my own history to inspire you to start today. There is no cheat code but with knowledge and practice, you can do anything you want. 00:00 Intro 00:33 Writing is a skill 02:45 When should you start writing? 04:51 How did I become a writer? 08:16 Working in TV 11:08 Working in Journalism 13:18 Working for free 15:03 When things go wrong 16:26 Closing thoughts

In today's digital age, the debate surrounding the relevance of traditional media has never been more critical. In this thought-provoking video, we explore the essential role that traditional media plays in our society, from fostering informed citizenship to providing a sense of community. Discover how newspapers, radio, and television continue to serve as trusted sources of information, bridging the gap between diverse audiences and promoting accountability. 00:00 Intro 00:59 Working in TV 02:47 Societal collapse? Really? 05:24 Can we trusted media? 09:05 This is happening now 10:02 Why we need traditional media 12:40 What can we do? 14:14 Closing thoughts Subscribing, liking, commenting and sharing really help boost the channel and keep me creating high-quality, engaging content. Official Merch: https://funcreated.etsy.com

Join us as we delve into the Fermi Paradox and explore the question of whether we have found aliens yet. Discover the mysteries of the universe with Refracted World! In a galaxy spanning 100,000 light years, where are all the aliens? This week's episode dives into the Fermi Paradox to discuss why we still haven't found life outside planet Earth. You can watch or listen to this episode wherever podcasts are available. Simply search: Refracted World 00:00 - Abducted by aliens 01:40 - The Fermi Paradox 02.58 - The size of our galaxy 05:59 - Theory 1 08:19 - Theory 2 10:53 - Theory 3 14:51 - Theory 4 16:28 - Closing thoughts Subscribing, liking, commenting and sharing really help boost the channel and keep me creating high-quality, engaging content. Official Merch: https://funcreated.etsy.com Follow me: YouTube: @terryjgeo Threads: @terryjgeo Instagram: @terryjgeo Podcast: https://tr.ee/rUYcxfpErR Website: www.RefractedWorld.com