HOW TO CREATE AN AMAZING SERIES BIBLE | outlining, character profiles, worldbuilding, and more!

[@judichristopher4604]

OH MY GOSH... This is so interesting. I love this video. I have been a writer for over 24 years, mainly for a newspaper... but now, I am going to have my manuscript published... but also, I have been asked to write a Limited MiniSeries for TV and was asked if I was going to have a Series Bible... I (being an Actress) answered, "Of course... Doesn't everyone?" Then immediately got on KZbin and HERE I am watching your video... "HELP" I can see now why they would want a Series Bible... but I thought writing a screenplay would suffice, but I am wrong... especially since my manuscript has 48 characters... Needless to say, not all will be in the same scene at the same time of course... The "Town" is the main character... but now since they want the screenplay longer, not an usual 120 page script... but a Limited MiniSeries... of course I'll do a FYC first. A Series Bible is a must. Now... Be nice, and remember I'm very new to all of this, but I have a question: Since I am writing a Screenplay in Final Draft, wouldn't that be a Series Bible of sorts?? I don't feel that it would be enough... but I'm not sure. I'm sure I'll need a Series Bible also. Thank you so much for all your help... can't wait to see all of your other videos too.

[@mikaoh4617]

This is the only tutorial for this that I've seen, that doesn't make me dizzy with how fast they go through it. This is so much better.

[@evermoreisamasterpiece]

First time hearing about a series bible, and now I am gonna try to make one. Thank you so much!

[@emielou]

I haven't used Campfire myself but I have been thinking about it. Campfire Blaze looks fantastic

[@AroundTheCampfire]

We definitely recommend giving it a shot! :)

[@heatherhpogson]

I have Campfire! It's amazing. I love the versatility of the program.

[@AroundTheCampfire]

Thank you! Glad to hear you're enjoying Campfire, Heather.

[@Grierhax]

I took advantage of the 'Campfire' discount with you code. Thank you for turning it on to me. I'm working on a speculative fiction series and am into book three. This is so much better than the binder crammed with post it notes and worn pages from multiple searches.

[@aprilkayauthor]

Thank you for this! Usually I just put all this in notebooks, but I’m thinking about a big fantasy idea and this looks like it might be wayyyyy easier. And it always helps to see how another author does things! 💖

[@MrVlandus]

Can't go wrong with fantasy.

[@whyjonathancharles]

My current practice is a combo of memory, the find function, and random lists. Yeah, I probs need this product. Will deff look into it when I can afford it :P

[@AroundTheCampfire]

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[@Omilovesreading]

Thank you for sharing this information! I have never heard of a series bible, but it is something that I need in my writing life! As always you have great information! Thank you!

[@latishaaustin3740]

With how my work is going I will probably be getting this. I have been doing it old school with pen and paper kept in a notebook but this is super cool. Thanks for the walkthrough!

[@NataliaLeigh]

Latisha Austin I’m glad you enjoyed it Latisha! My series bible has saved me on so many occasions 😅

[@oddeyes9413]

I'm making one of these for my 6 part series based off Japanese mythology and anime/manga. So, it's going to be super helpful.

[@RebeccahRodriguez]

I love this so much!!! I'm not using the same program as you, but watching this have me so much relief that I'm definitely on the right track and I haven't missed anything! I only wish my method had a way of cross referencing like yours does since that would be SO helpful!

[@NataliaLeigh]

Thanks Rebeccah! And yeah I LOVE how everything links so I can easily click around and read/edit things without having to go searching for the right page.

[@starosity]

What program are you using?

[@FiaN1]

This is wonderful and useful information. Thank you for taking the time to put this out.

[@lindalysa3299]

I have heard of Campfire before but I didn't know you could do all of this in there. I've been looking for the best way to organize my series bible, so I'll definitely take the free trial. I also want to note that it is a very easy video to follow and things were explained nicely, thank you for posting this!

[@OcarinaSapphr-]

I feel like an absolute idiot- I didn’t realise the dividers could be rotated... thanks!

[@judichristopher4604]

I just realized this video is over 4 years old. Do recommend anything newer... or is there any video you have that is an update?

[@MrVlandus]

This is good. But after losing my data a couple of times I no longer us PCs to create world bibles. Everything that I do is now in binders and journals. Good video.😁

[@vikillustrations]

I use World Anvil for worldbuilding. It´s similar, maybe a little more confusing, but there is a completely free version too. I love worldbuilding and filling it in. The dark side is, it always sucks me into that worldbuilding rabbit hole , keeping me from doing anything else for days at a time

[@NataliaLeigh]

vik illustrations I’ve heard of World Anvil but haven’t ever played around with it. Sounds cool though!

[@senesterium]

The darkest side is, the free version is 100% public.

[@vikillustrations]

@@senesterium unless you are some bigger author and afraid of spoiling your audience, I don´t see how that is a problem

[@johnterpack3940]

@@vikillustrations because you are putting your ideas on a public forum. That makes it impossible to copyright. So once it's up, anybody can take your ideas for their own.

[@vikillustrations]

John Terpack there is no way to copyright an idea anyway. Want to “steal” my idea? Go ahead 🤷‍♀️ If I give my world to 2 different people and tell them to make a story in there, I'll get two different stories. Ideas aren’t that important. Execution is. We should stop being so protective over our ideas, they are not originall anyway. Nothing is nowadays. So being worried over somebody stealing them is pointless

[@lisadebruin8719]

Wow, this is so cool!

[@susanbuckminster282]

Thank you for the recommendation. I’ve been using Scrivener but this looks amazing! I can't wait to try it out.

[@susanbennett8423]

Thanks for this video - I learned so much!

[@victoriareneefulp2023]

This is so cool!! I can't wait to try this. I have a bullet journal I'm using as my series bible. I have so many spreads and character reference pictures. But I want to try this too!

[@NataliaLeigh]

Victoria Renee Foster Ooh I’d love to see how you use a bujo for a series bible. I bet it’s pretty cool! And yeah Campfire has a free trial that gives you the chance to try it out and see if it’s something you like 👍🏻

[@AroundTheCampfire]

Our own journals and Word documents got too jumbled and that's when the idea of Campfire was born. You'll have to let us know what you think if you try it out :)

[@victoriareneefulp2023]

@@AroundTheCampfire I absolutely love the program that I'm going to get it. I've been using it in conjunction with Scrivener and find I'm using Campfire more. I'm able to see everything better. Thanks for the discount code Natalia!!

[@AroundTheCampfire]

@@victoriareneefulp2023 We're so happy that you're enjoying it! 😊

[@amateuraries]

I prefer making a series bible with a binder and paper. I have difficulties with websites and programs for some reason.

[@purrrfectasmr]

Who did the illustrations in your book? They’re beautiful

[@flutenanyidk1806]

I got it.

[@kennyvalentine6993]

It's such a cool software! Unfortunately, I just took a look and my country isn't on the list, so I'm not sure it's possible for me to get it.

[@NataliaLeigh]

Kenny Valentine Oh no! That’s a bummer 😢 I didn’t realize it was only available in certain countries.

[@AroundTheCampfire]

That's strange, where are you from? We have users all over the world. Alternatively, if you're on Steam Campfire Pro is available for purchase there as well!

[@annmurry8589]

Series bible: check It's a binder for versatility.

[@GoldYvonne-r9o]

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