Mistakes TO AVOID when writing

The speaker discusses the concept of storytelling across various media, including video games, books, comics, and music, and highlights their pet peeves related to this. A major issue is the 'allow me to explain' trope, where creators unnecessarily explain what the audience has already seen or heard, assuming they won't understand it otherwise. The speaker finds this condescending and unnecessary, although admits that explanation is sometimes needed for complex systems.

The speaker criticizes the 'fantastic concept, terrible execution' trope, especially in literature RPGs, where complex game mechanics are poorly integrated into the narrative, leading to stories focused on an overpowered protagonist at the expense of other elements. They also mention 'mouthpiece characters' used by writers to express personal views, often at the expense of storytelling, creating a disconnect with the audience.

Further, the speaker discusses the importance of avoiding excessive exposition in storytelling, as it can disrupt the narrative flow, referencing shows that derail to provide unnecessary details about the world or mechanics. They also touch on the problem with power levels in stories like Dragon Ball, where numerical power indicators can undermine narrative tension and storytelling quality.

They express disdain for stories that become self-referential, losing narrative focus by leaning heavily on past popular elements or inside jokes. The speaker is also critical of 'dick guide' characters, whose main function is to highlight the protagonist's qualities rather than having a meaningful contribution, often weakening the story's richness and depth.

The issue of overpowered protagonists lacking depth is addressed with examples from isekai and RPG genres, where main characters often possess immense power but little personality. The speaker criticizes simplistic moral outlooks and relationships within these narratives, which fail to challenge the protagonist or explore meaningful development.