Hopefully I can set someone on the right path to creating a good story as well as answer some questions I've gotten a few times.

Sections:

0:33 - Introduction
1:45 - Characterization
6:20 - Character Development
10:30 - Style
13:42 - Format
15:25 - Conclusion

References:

Brony Debates - (Alicorn) Original Characters:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N790fpnkCs4
Digibrony - Observations on MLP Characterization:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqKm0HdCLR8
Bronycurious - Response to DigiBrony's Thoughts on Characterization:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-2fDJee7ME
PaleoSteno - Relatability in Friendship Is Magic's Characters:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vplo-Q1XacE

38 Common Spelling and Grammatical Errors:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=hRMRCeQBAKI#!

Dialogue Examples:

(Bad)  "Hello.  It's good to see you!" said Billy with a wave.  "Hello," said Mandy.
(Bad)  "Hello," said Billy with a wave.
"It's good to see you!"
"Hello," said Mandy.
(Good)  "Hello," said Billy with a wave.  "It's good to see you!"     "Hello," said Mandy.

Suggested Reading:

Hoopy Mcgee - "Why Am I Pinkie Pie?"  http://www.fimfiction.net/story/34702/why-am-i-pinkie-pie
Dennis The Menace - "The Girl With The Lyre Tattoo"  http://www.fimfiction.net/story/42550/the-girl-with-the-lyre-tattoo
Seether00 - "Liberate The Sun"  http://www.fimfiction.net/story/50680/liberate-the-sun

Making videos like this makes me wonder if simply understanding these things makes a good writer.  It also makes me wonder if these words coming from someone who's not a good writer would mean anything.  It's questions like this that keep me up at night.

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"Mega Rainbow Overdrive" by Kenneth
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