Me trying to write a book: I have an idea! Also me: ...That is a bad idea. Even more me: I have no idea. *Insert multiple days filled with headaches, dread, and existential doubt.*
@newtoatheism5968
3 жыл бұрын
Literally what every writer goes through when starting a new idea
@Amy_Mi6
4 жыл бұрын
It's not Wednesday until Abbie shows up :)
@mishthemaverick8607
3 жыл бұрын
Thursday if you're in Australia like me 😊
@wordsonNewYorkHarbour
2 жыл бұрын
4:00 am in the land down under. Lol
@taylorduarte6725
4 жыл бұрын
Writing update: Was super stressed over my outline for my current WIP. Sat down, simplified it to its core of why I wanted to write in the first place. And just wrote the very basic points of what happens without stressing over all of the intricate details, and then I was able to breathe. And remember that what I have is good. And I need to just keep writing it. So ❤ I hope your WIP is going well!!!
@Spark_is_right_here
4 жыл бұрын
Writing Update: I’m about to outline my next novel! The main character is actually the comic relief, but she is tired of that role and thinks that the only way to be happy is to be popular. Also, she goes to a super hero school. After a few attempts (with hilarious results) her older brother asks her if she’d like to go on a heist because HE just had a breakup with his girlfriend and wanted revenge. So, in another attempt to be popular, she joins him. Spoiler Alert: It will NOT end well.
@jasminef6810
4 жыл бұрын
I’m currently writing a Regency era historical novel, set in 1820s Scotland and Devon. At 29,000 words at the mo, but I can’t wait to finish it!!
@robinsprung207
4 жыл бұрын
Finally wednesday :D And congrats to your one-year novel birthday!
@juju.le.toilet
4 жыл бұрын
The procrastination is real!! That and school is being really difficult right now haha😅😅... So I'm still outlining lol😂
@ninemae
4 жыл бұрын
Heh, same. But I'm more on rewriting and restarting
@myownstory4030
4 жыл бұрын
I got a copy of one hundred days of sunlight on the 11th of August ... it came right on time ! It was my birthday ... I’m on page 200 .. I can’t believe I read that much in only two days ... the book is literally amazing. It’s AMAZING.
@nahalnaib8578
4 жыл бұрын
I’m almost done with the novel I was working on. I set a 20 day goal and it’s amazing how well I work under pressure hahaha and I’ve got 3 days remaining to reach the goal! OMG
@ironwarrior538
4 жыл бұрын
I am working on my Debut Christian, Science Fiction, apocalyptic novel release which is in two weeks. at the same time, I am 80,000 (80%) through writing the sequel and 9,000 (10%) through the series spin-off novel! hoping to finish the sequel by the beginning of next month.
@AndromedaMoon888
4 жыл бұрын
This is kind of random but are you directly incorporating Christianity into your book?
@ironwarrior538
4 жыл бұрын
@@AndromedaMoon888 It is a Christian novel. But it focuses more on the Main character's journey and his growth.
@idontknowwhattowritehereeee
4 жыл бұрын
Cool!
@AndromedaMoon888
4 жыл бұрын
@@ironwarrior538 Cool, I wanted to ask bc I'm trying to figure out how to make my fantasy book God-honoring while not making it explicitly Christian so non-believers can relate!
@ironwarrior538
4 жыл бұрын
Noce. What is the name of your novel or story.
@TaliMca231
4 жыл бұрын
5000 people and nobody dislikes. On KZitem. Shows just how good Abbie is.
@dawoodjaved6371
4 жыл бұрын
Currently working on my YA Fantasy Novel which I soon plan to publish traditionally ( query agents by this year ). I am almost done with the draft. After I finish this, I'm gonna revise it then print it all out and do some edits and revisions before I query an agent or submit to a publishing company. Also planning on entering the PITCH WARS ( December 3rd ). Beta Reading for a friend. Also, I love your videos so much Abbie and your IG posts too. So inspiring and motivating. Keep doing this wonderful job. Rock On! Hope your W.I.P is going great! Excited about the Audiobook and you are narrating it!!!!! 🌷🌷🌷
@SaltySaylor
4 жыл бұрын
I just found your channel in my research for beta readers. I have just completed the second draft to a manuscript for an adult science-fiction at approximately 134,000 words. I've been developing the story for almost seven years and I'm so excited to finally have a draft that I am proud of for people to read! Thanks for all the advice, Abbie! Your videos are fantastic!
@milk_and_co0kies
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I have been wanting to have this video! I am currently writing an outline for my book. You are such a big part of my inspiration
@idontknowwhattowritehereeee
4 жыл бұрын
I am writing a dystopian novel about a fifteen year old girl who lives in a compound. She and many other teens are apart of a new generation of mutants the gouvernment is going to use to destroy the Rebellion, a group of people who want to overthrow the government. The main character, Tasha, is mute, but after what the scientists call Augmentation, she has the ability to communicate telepathically. She ends up being rescued be the Rebellion, but I haven't figured out what to do after that. Love your videos Abbie! You have helped me so much, thank you!
@EDDIELANE
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Abbie! I’m on my second draft of a 4 POV sci-fi that happens in the future, yet Roman-classical world. There are a lot of things to do still, and chapters to fill in, but it’s going strong and ALL the characters beats and turning points and development is worked out. I have the skeleton, and it’s growing meat. lol. Thanks so much for giving us all a chance to check in, maybe stop on our way up this mountain and look back at how far we’ve come.
@Rainbow27069
4 жыл бұрын
I desperately needed this and was currently search this video title. You read my mind.😃😃
@Louandhaz123
3 жыл бұрын
writing update- wrote 3 chapters in one afternoon because I had watched abbies vid on how to write faster. helped a lot. feeling great
@charliiiem2464
4 жыл бұрын
Finally found a ‘truth’ that I’m happy to write about, but it involves a lot of research so I’m mostly copying and pasting stuff from google at the moment lol
@Rainbow27069
4 жыл бұрын
I am writing the second draft of one of my writing projects and also working on another one.
@dharar7068
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Abbie! I had a question: how do you go about plotting and outlining a trilogy? I'm currently working on a fantasy, and I'm struggling a little with planning it. How does the three-act story structure fit into a trilogy? Thank you! :)
@StrunDoNhor
4 жыл бұрын
Not Abbie (duh), but the 3-Act structure is your best friend when writing a trilogy. The structure is identical to a standalone novel's: _Setup --> Conflict --> Resolution_ The only difference is that it's done on a larger scale. Introduce the readers to the overarching conflict in the first entry, flesh out that conflict in the second entry (such as by introducing lost of branching conflicts the characters have to deal with), and then conclude all conflicts in the final entry. As always, the Lord of the Rings is THE go-to example of a trilogy done right. Fellowship has its own small-scale conflicts but it's written mainly to lay the groundwork for Two Towers, which fleshes out the world and characters, and sets everything up to be concluded in Return. (EDIT: Spelling & grammar)
@MarcusHaaksma
4 жыл бұрын
I agree with StrunDoNhor, the 3 act structure is your best friend when writing a trilogy. In fact, I'm pretty sure Abbie made some videos on it. Trilogies can be hard when it comes to villains though as people expect the next villain to be better. If you have your villains planned out already think about which one is the best and make sure your other villains are at least equal to the best one. Then see what you can do to make the future villains better.
@StrunDoNhor
4 жыл бұрын
@@MarcusHaaksma It depends on _what kind_ of story you're going for, but for trilogies I'd recommend sticking with just one central antagonist, with secondary antagonists appearing mainly in subplots. To use LotR as an example again, Saruman and the Witch-King push some subplots along, but Sauron is still _the_ antagonist that must be defeated. Different antagonists with different agendas work better in episodic stories (Breaking Bad is a good example).
@MarcusHaaksma
4 жыл бұрын
@@StrunDoNhor I do have to agree with you on this. Having one central villain is usually the case. I have no idea what kind of story Dhara R is making which is why I said what I said. it's true that different antagonists work for more episodic but I have read some books where this isn't the case so I thought it would be good to through into the hat. But yeah overall it does depend on what kind of story you're going for.
@alexandernorman5337
4 жыл бұрын
I don't think you should probably try to plot out a whole trilogy. Not in any detail. It will change as you go.
@AucklandNZ1
3 жыл бұрын
Hi there Abbie, I'm probably at the half way point of my novel - tired, I am. But am inspired how to write my side-character Deborah after watching your negative character arc examples. Thank you for these and all that you do - they are incredibly helpful and inspirational. You are wonderful.
@evabolton3224
2 жыл бұрын
I’m on my second chapter for my book. It’s not much but it is to me! This is the first book I’m writing and. Thank you Abbie for your videos they really help!😊❤️❤️
@MillieFlorenceAuthor
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Just a note, a standalone with books related to it is called a companion book. Or a 'series of companion books'.
@Mint-cn1yg
4 жыл бұрын
I'm just starting to get into my story. Currently writing my inciting incident which is why I'm watching this video ;)
@silvanasandoval2965
4 жыл бұрын
I'm currently writing a epic fantasy book that is ~42000 words at the moment. It is wonderful that you are writing other books, you advice has been very helpful.
@harshenekaur6595
4 жыл бұрын
Hey! Abbie I just wanted to say that I am new to your channel and you have inspired me to write a novel😊
@lauracations4613
3 жыл бұрын
First draft!! I’m enjoying writing it so much!
@LemonLimeKingdom3000
5 ай бұрын
Here's how I started my story: Prologue The ominous night sky crying attention for the murderous fiend within me, to awaken through the darkness of evil, and capture the soul of an unbeknownst bodyguard. Screams of the atmosphere’s toxic air burn by the abominably furious nature of my aura. Drip! Drip! Drip! Splashes of raindrops melt away instantly, as they collide with my pair of handheld gleaming blades, which are locked and loaded in the great intensity of my grip, that is readying myself for the impending storm. The confliction of my face is hungry for vengeance, as my dark attire blends in the background. Fearless and predatory, my intense gait rockets through the pathway of shadows that is leading me towards my target; making me a force to be reckoned with. Crash! The door burst open, looking almost detached. Immediately, the bodyguard takes notice of me stepping into a small suburban house, which affects the lights flickering on and off while illuminating an unpleasant and enormous silhouette of me. “Hey, Ben!” Ben the bodyguard backed away and tried to escape. Charging my blade, and starting to plan an attack against him. “AAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!” Zooming across the living room, while yelling with adrenaline. Stab! The blade injects into Ben’s back, spewing a geyser of blood. “OW!” Just when he’s about to collapse, I dart another blade into his left knee to make him kneel down. Issue of blood flows out, and drips everywhere. “OW!!!” This time, his shout lasted even longer and ended as a whimper. “Ben, where is my brother?” Ben pulls out the blade stabbed in his knee, painfully moves towards me, and attempts to stab me back in return. However, his delivery was too slow and weak, so I instantly snatched his blade and stabbed it right back into his bloody knee. “AAAAAHHH!” “Now then, let’s start again. WHERE IS MY BROTHER?!” The tense silence spoke of the loyalty Ben has with my brother, and the annoyance I have with this time-waster who is ruining my hour of need. “Say something!” Looking around, a glint caught the defiant bodyguard’s eye. On top of the windowsill, he saw academic photos and trophies that my brother had achieved. There was a sense of pride in his eyes, as he turned back to me. “You think you can defeat him?” He spat blood on my clothes, completely vulnerable yet unbroken. “When clearly, he has officially defeated you years ago, Harry. You don’t stand a chance.” He reminded me, while coughing and laughing at the same time. “I haven’t been beaten yet. There’s still a final battle to happen between me and him.” “But wasn’t there a final battle back in your high school years?” “This one's personal!” “It seems to me that the first one was also personal.” “Shut up!” Fully enraged, I deepened the pressure of the blade that was stabbed in Ben’s knee. Churning and burning, the defenceless bodyguard’s bones started to break and one skin layer after another ripped open with increasing redness. “OOOOWWWW!!!!!” The bodyguard starts to sweat. “WHERE IS MY BROTHER!?” “I HOPE YOU BURN IN HELL!!!” “Shut the hell up!” I pushed the handle of my blade all the way down, until it came out from the other side of his knee. “OOOW!!” “WHERRE IS MY BROTHERR?!!!” “I will never tell you!” “TELL ME!!!” “NO!” “LAST CHANCE!!!” “You stand no chance against him!” “Wrong answer!” I pull both blades out of Ben’s body. Swiftly, Ben made a faceplant for the floor. The bodyguard’s pleas for sparing his life start to blur out of my mind, as I raise my two blades up in the air, which indicates an impending doom waiting to happen. The sparkling blades shine bright enough to create a white flash transition. Is this an inciting incident? Can any prologue you write be considered an inciting incident? If this is not an inciting incident, then how do I write an inciting incident after this prologue? I want to add a flashback into the MC's past, but dunno the best way to do that.
@Amy_Mi6
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the blooper reel, Abbie :D #alwaysAfan
@divynekim1460
Ай бұрын
Love your videos. I'm currently getting back into editing my first book I wrote during covid.
@KutWrite
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Abbie! I'm revising chapter 6 of about 50 of the first draft of my action/thriller/pinch-of-sci-fi novel "Pipeline." I'm applying many of your principles, plus some of the critiques from my critique group.
@rainiminiatures2184
4 жыл бұрын
started writing this novel back in 2012. finishing up the first draft. have about 6-7 chapters left to go, all outlined and ready to go. the book i thought will be finished in another 5 yrs might be finished sooner than i ever imagined!!
@suriahross9536
4 жыл бұрын
I'm currently working on re-writing a book that I wrote about these four teens that discover that they're from another world. I'm taking a different approach on writing it. I'm starting from scratch and I'm very excited about writing it! It's coming along slower than I hope it would, but hopefully, it'll come together in the end.
@p.o.s.starwarsedits7974
2 жыл бұрын
I am planning my The Search book (it’s book one of The Search series)
@watchspotting
3 жыл бұрын
I'm working on re-writing my chapter 1. The prologue I wrote before was cliché, and to be honest, I was high on the worst drug of all time: having too many ideas. Scrapping the prologue really left me with nothing to show for the work I did, even if I wrote the prologue in a single night (forgive me father for I've sinned), but it felt like a lot of work. Reworking chapter 1 was actually the best thing to happen to my story, though, and I mean reworked with a capital R. New setting, new events, new everything. Reaching the setting of chapter two was the only thing that remained, and the new draft accomplished more in 6 pages than the original draft did in a whole chapter. Thanks for your interest!
@dancersupreme3023
4 жыл бұрын
I’m so happy I watched this today! I think I have a good idea for my inciting incident now that I’m thinking about it being something sorta random that affects my main character internally and not just being something external
@remedydrums2
4 жыл бұрын
She's back!
@ahobbit111
4 жыл бұрын
Currently polishing up my magic system/reorganizing my skeleton key for my book. Next week, I'll be starting on edits for the first 20% of my novel, followed by actual new bits of writing!
@cb_sketches787
4 жыл бұрын
you are so underrated! I would write stories but im a bit lazy during quarantine, i have ideas for some tho 🙌🏻
@jadeperri5183
4 жыл бұрын
I started a new story from scratch yesterday by going down a list of story elements like choosing a theme, genre, conflict type without any story in mind. As I am picking (like rolling the dice) a plot is slowly starting to form. And what's funny is, as I am thinking about the plot ideas coming to me, I thought "but why it matters is the story" 🤣 like a word association test! Subliminal learning! TY 💖 Edit: it's a short film, not a book.
@heavydee23
4 жыл бұрын
Slowed down this week with a few family woes and the a/c out (in San Antonio--ouch!!) But working on my historical fiction novel set in ancient Egypt. Recently killed a second-level character and it has really made my story more fun. Haha....
@Kimjongil-pu6rk
4 жыл бұрын
Close to finishing second draft of my novel, "The Pioneers". I have recently realized what my process really is (planner/pantser mix with a dash of two steps forward, one step backward), and I feel fairly confident about it.
@cayoumans
4 жыл бұрын
I'm on chapter 3. I feel like I'm rushing through the story like maybe I'm missing the opportunity to get into further details. This video upload was perfect timing so THANK YOU SO MUCH !
@VictoriaKDixon
4 жыл бұрын
I just recently finished up Act 1 of my story, so I'm working on really pushing forward into the Pre-Midpoint Reactionary Hero phase of my storyline. I've finished up all the developmental chapters and I'm headed into the stuff I've been really excited to write! ❤ I'm also finalizing some formatting for the paperback version of my poetry book which hopefully I'll be able to finish up today! 🤞🏻 Can't wait to hear more about the next book you'll publish as well as your WIP! 💛💛💛💛
@susanrau7340
4 жыл бұрын
Working on a fantasy series. Refining the outline before I finish the first draft.
@luckywithpaint7773
4 жыл бұрын
Halfway through the first third. Realy want to finish the first story segment, but a lot of writing that still needs to happen.
@KK_McKennaR
4 жыл бұрын
I'm writing a historical fiction that takes place durning the Revolutionary War. It's a trilogy, and I am 13k words into the sequel. Hope to have the first book published sometime soon!
@taylorduarte6725
4 жыл бұрын
Congratulations!! Thats amazing. I love historical fiction! What's the name of your book, and where can I find it (when its ready)?
@KK_McKennaR
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! It’s called ‘Unmasked’, and I don’t know where it will be available yet (still new to the publishing world and trying to make a final decision), but I will be sure to let you know when it’s out! Thanks!❤️
@anoushkapoudel97
4 жыл бұрын
I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR NEW VIDEOOOOOOS
@ArabellaKFederico
4 жыл бұрын
I have almost an identical scenario as one of these questions! Your answer was super helpful and I'm totally gunna use it!
@Kamil_Horvath
4 жыл бұрын
I just started writing my first story ever. It’s probably incredibly bad but I truly love writing it
@Neurospicyalchemist
4 жыл бұрын
Dont worry about it being "good" or "bad." Every author out there no matter how successful is pretty sure theres is the worst book ever. Just keep writing! It is literally the only way to improve!
@newtoatheism5968
3 жыл бұрын
I’m a third of the way through my second draft so excited for fun and games beat
@juliakiddart9886
4 жыл бұрын
Im working on naming all of the geographical features and towns in my world as I design the map for the beginning pages!!!
@runoversquirrels1516
4 жыл бұрын
I have started planning my fantasy novel and hope to get the first and second draft done by October
@allisonmoore7108
4 жыл бұрын
I’m working on writing my first novel! :D
@joshuareid4654
4 жыл бұрын
I'm currently working on chapter 5 of my new Adult Christian Contemporary story. It's amazing so far. Can't wait to see where the story goes.
@jge8144
3 жыл бұрын
From a fellow Christian, I wish you Godspeed! How's it coming along?
@joshuareid4654
3 жыл бұрын
@@jge8144 First off, thank you. It's definitely appreciated. It's coming along well. I thank God for getting me towards the end of the first draft.
@jge8144
3 жыл бұрын
@@joshuareid4654 that's great! I finished my first draft so I'm letting it sit for a month, June 30, before going back to it.
@joshuareid4654
3 жыл бұрын
@@jge8144 That's amazing. What genre is it if I may ask? I'm hoping to keep my first draft away for a few months. 😁
@jge8144
3 жыл бұрын
@@joshuareid4654 thanks! My genre is technically contemporary with a little of truth from my background. I was inspired by the book Bridge to Teribithia, but it's basically about how God helped me cope with the death of my cat when I was 12-13 years old.
@dukeofdenver
4 жыл бұрын
I'm currently writing a murder mystery. I'm at 52,000 words, in the 2nd act. It's so much fun. Your videos have been my single greatest resource. Thanks so much.
@paaaidoo
4 жыл бұрын
I loved your book party!
@mariamoreno13
4 жыл бұрын
I'm almost 50k words on my first book and I'm looking forward to finish the first draft in a few weeks (15k-20k words left maybe??). I've never written so many words before and I'm so excited to be so close to the ending. I really want to start editing so badly!! And I already have so many ideas to other books that are also stand-alones but also in the same universe as the current one and featuring some of the characters, so I was definitely so excited when I heard you answer that last question :)
@miniirosee
4 жыл бұрын
I am about to write the first chapter! Wish me luck :)
@diasana9445
4 жыл бұрын
I just started working on multiple projects. One is a high fantasy novel set in two worlds, another is a contemporary low fantasy novel, and the third is about conspiracy and organizations. I have about 4k in the first, 2k in the second one and none on the 3rd. Just starting, but I have all the books planned out somehow (though I'll outline them after this draft)
@user-ns9en9ks3l
4 жыл бұрын
Abby,I just want u to know you are my insparation, my help and you are so nice! Thank you. And, how old are you, if you could aswer..? Just your so good at all this (P.S. your one-year book birthday party was awsome! Congrats!)
@ViceN53X
4 жыл бұрын
I'm doing roleplays but my characters are all building up towards their darkest moment. Specifically my main protagonist. It's just that the roleplays don't always end up consistent or as planned and I may have to make some plot changes. But I still plan to keep my characters going towards that dark moment.
@vsavatxr
Жыл бұрын
I’m starting the writing today🙂
@kitpup1017
4 жыл бұрын
This is the earliest I've ever been 😳
@user-jf4gb2kb6v
4 жыл бұрын
Congrats on the one-year mark! I'm currently on the third draft of my high fantasy novel at 30k of rewriting out of 90k. I typically outline but I like the rewriting process bc it takes less pressure off of the first (in my second draft I got to 20k and decided I needed to change some plot stuff and I wasn't vibing with it) and it lets me focus more on the plot than saying it nicely.
@remyatempest6700
4 жыл бұрын
Finishing up Revision 7 of book one of my 120k Dark Fantasy Series. 46k words into book two. 10 Chapters into my Anime inspired Dark Fantasy Series book one. Once Chapter 13 is done I'll start sending it out for feedback. So excited! 70K into the 1st book of my Fantasy Adventure Series. Released the third single from upcoming album "Tales of A Fool" its on the radio!!!! Single is called Give It To Me by Jamaal Marvel (My Artist Name) I've been busy lol 😅
@nadira7111
4 жыл бұрын
writing update: i'm re-figuring out the plotline to match better with the 3 act storyline because of you!!
@Tiyev
4 жыл бұрын
"Writing update" .. Okay. I'm uh, alternating between.. worldbuilding, (which is usually me waffling between basically using the same kind of fantasy races, and trying to do something a little different, but mostly just doubting that I'll make them different enough for anyone to not think they're basically the same) research, (typically the not good kind. It ends up being the kind where I end up googling something and reading a wikipedia article or two, or more like three or four.) pansting, where I try and write something as practice and exploration, (which gets bogged down pretty quickly in indecision or aimlessness after anywhere from a few sentences to a few paragraphs) and planning. (where I struggle to figure out most of the elements of the story, so I'm left with glimpses of scenes I want to happen in my mind, but like, for several different stories, rather than a bunch of them in the same time-frame, story/book. Basically between the pantsing and the plotting, it's like a puzzle, where I have like 10% of the pieces out, or less, and I know where some of them go, but don't have the puzzle pieces that even connect to the other puzzle pieces.)
@DragonsDungeon
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve always written as a hobby but finding your channel has been a huge inspiration and help, I’ve never gotten this deep into a book I’ve tried to write, mostly because it stems from a single idea and I have failed to outline the story before hand. I’m currently 7 chapters in, but I can’t help but think their all too short, is their a good word count each chapter should be? Also the misbelief was a huge help in defining my main character so thank you for all these videos.
@jalyssanv
4 жыл бұрын
i’m starting to plan my first book and i’m really excited
@adamjrothstein
4 жыл бұрын
Writing update: I currently have over 10,000 words to the draft of my hockey novel.
@bratwizard
4 жыл бұрын
I'm 90k words into my first novel, coming into the "finale" scenes. Probably a couple months more on that before I'll switch gears to editing.
@SusanCartersBooks
4 жыл бұрын
I'm writing a novella to add to my Tamisan Series and I'm following the Story Genius method. At 17,000 words
@Eluzian86
4 жыл бұрын
Writing update: I'm having to go to school again. So working full-time and going to school part-time, and a 4 1/2 month old son at home as well, I won't be able to write very much until April next year. Therefore I'm just writing down ideas that come to mind from time to time until I can focus on writing again. I need at least an hour or more at a time to get into the writing mode. 15 to 30 minute blocks very occasionally doesn't work for me. I just need to finish school and get a better job so I can take the stress off my mind to be able to comfortably write. If anyone has ideas that may help me feel free to share. Thanks.
@MarcusHaaksma
4 жыл бұрын
try making yourself a mood board. Put on it the things you want to accomplish and what kind of life you want in the future. When you feel down or stressed just take a good look at it. I find that this helps me. Also if you can, try to take some time for yourself even it's just 10 minutes and there are probably more times to write than you think. For example, if your instructor is going to be late there's the time to write. As for the whole 1 hour before writing maybe try to come up with a ritual for yourself.
@SusanCartersBooks
4 жыл бұрын
Maybe with the 15 to 30 minutes you find here and there, just sit and write a scene about anything that comes to mind, just to keep the momentum flowing. Not writing at all for long periods makes it harder to get started once you get back to it. Or you could take that time to just think about a character you have in mind for a book and write down their misbelief. Abbie has videos on it here and you can read Story Genius by Lisa Cron, which will take you step-by-step through the process. You might not be able to write yet, but you can get some planning done in the meantime
@ICARISIUM
4 жыл бұрын
I love how you remind me why I love Wednesdays,,, even though it's a Thursday here now 😳😳 Also, I'm still on second chapter of my book and getting to that inciting incident so this ask abbie segment is right on time for me!
@PM-ut6fw
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Abbie! I love your videos and they’ve really helped me with my story! I have a plot for a book with a misbelief and overall it’s going great, but I would like to write a sequel. If I write another book, do I have another misbelief for my character or try extend the same misbelief that I used in my first book? If the second one is the answer, what happens in the first “aha moment” if the don’t discover their misbelief until the “aha moment” in the second book? Hopefully that made sense but if it didn’t, I’m basically asking how to write a sequel. Thanks for the help! 💕 #AskAbbie
@kkscorner6557
4 жыл бұрын
I am writing a book with my best friend. It is called the Taken. It’s about a zombie apocalypse the zombies are called The Taken. There are 5 protagonists. Anyway you have helped me so much thank you.
@moolaroo603
4 жыл бұрын
I’m working on a post-industrial fantasy right now, and I’m almost 50,000 words into my first draft. Writing as a student is hard at times, but I’m looking forward to finishing the other half of the book and move forward!
@ambertucker6792
4 жыл бұрын
I'm rewriting and revising. the big thing is doubling down on the character motivation and background for my key characters. I had some logic flaws so I'm digging a little deeper to flesh out the big ideas I have.
@EytsirhcChristye
3 жыл бұрын
I just finished the second draft of the book based on a reoccurring dream I have had since ‘99.
@maxwrigley6885
4 жыл бұрын
Been working on defeating writer's block. I'm also waiting for my result so I can go to university to study a creative writing degree. Much love from the UK
@precious3863
4 жыл бұрын
I am doing the scene cards
@nahalnaib8578
4 жыл бұрын
One of the first people!!
@couplezxofsonicxp3011
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Abbie! I really like you channel so far! Even though I write, my sotry in another language I found your advices and knowledges very accurate. Although, I'm struggling with something.... I don't know how to make efficient research for my story. I know how to make reasearches for an essay cause thats something I've done all my life, but doing researches for my first book is harder than I thought. Can you show us how you make researches for your story, it'd be really helpful! Thank you! (I hope my English is not that bad.) Love from Canada!
@MarcusHaaksma
4 жыл бұрын
Doing research for your story depends on the different aspects. Let's say your story takes place in a fantasy world. You'll have to do research on era, clothing, animals, how people talk, culture, the type of fantasy, magic, and those are just the ones out of the top of my head. Of course, some of these are optional for example you can have people talk normally if you want. Research for your story is honestly not far from an essay. I would say the only difference is that you're allowed to use Wikipedia and don't have to use your school's sources. Of course, if you're doing something cultural you should probably still check your sources. You don't want to accidentally offend anybody but when it comes to things like magic pretty much anything goes.
@mikeljones4673
Жыл бұрын
I wrote a murder mystery novel. Tried to publish it. publisher didn't like it. So I'm revising it. I know my story is good and my characters are good. I'm just doing a better job of writing it.. Yesterday, I came up with a new idea for dystopian novel like a Fahrenheit 451/1984 thing. I worked on the theme worldbuilding stuff, snd character profiles. So I'll have a good jump when I come back to it, after I'm finished with the current book project.
@hollie-fx9tp
4 жыл бұрын
I'm currently planning/ writing my post apocalypse novel but I'm so stuck that it's actually getting depressing. I'd love to have finished a first draft!
@ameliaarrows2790
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Abbie! I am working on a fantasy novel and finally managed to move forward with the book after being stuck on a chapter for 2 months. Also a bit I am curious to how did you start this career of yours? On youtube? Blogging?
@novamorris8009
4 жыл бұрын
I had a weird dream that's turning into my NaNo 2020 project. I think it's YA Contemporary Romance... Just plotting and fleshing out everything. My Plotober started in August.
@MK-vo2gn
4 жыл бұрын
I spend more time watching your videos than actually writing
@SqweakySqwizard
4 жыл бұрын
I'm still sorting out which story idea of mine I really want to go through with! I feel like none of them quite click, but it could be that I haven't fleshed these ideas out to their max potentials yet. Wish me luck~
@dacrewordsmith
4 жыл бұрын
I've started writing scenes plotted after the inciting incident ~ the intention is that I can step back a few chapters and 'write up to' the inciting incident, with a little more clarity of the DFM (Desire, Fear, Misbelief) ~ Happy writing! (total word count so far is 35K)
@mranleecala7215
4 жыл бұрын
I'm still on my second chapter and it's almost a month since I started. 😭😭😭
@ethanos1765
6 ай бұрын
My inciting incident occurs at the end of Chapter 4 on page 19. About where I'm comfortable with. Much better considering it originally happened on Chapter 9 like 40 pages in lol.
@rachelplayzroblox1959
4 жыл бұрын
@SilverSprings1997
4 жыл бұрын
I’m not sure if you’ll address this question, but maybe you could incorporate it somewhere, or perhaps you’ve already mentioned it, but I have a question regarding the three act structure . What about when the inciting incident happens before the start of the story, like in the show Revenge. Her catalyst happened before the beginning and then the blanks are filled in with flashbacks. Can you still use this structure for this type of story?
@Neil-writer-author
3 жыл бұрын
I’m on chapter seven of a rewrite.
@oliviacanady8669
4 жыл бұрын
I’m 12k into a new draft!
@salimdr9739
4 жыл бұрын
Nice to see you again. I am an aspiring author. My first non-fiction: The Human Mind: Secrets of the Mind: A Journey to an Unknown Destination is in the process of proof reading.These days, I am editing my second fiction book in the horror genre " The Rise of Dracula." The hero, heroin, and the the professor have contemplated their hourney to the Dracula's catle. What should happen with them now, before they reach the Dracula" s castle? Dr.T.S.Khokhar.
@coralia.i9702
4 жыл бұрын
writting update! I accidentally start like 4 new stories at once! they all have mostly complete outlines and I hate myself-
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