Is it weird that I was taking notes during the whole thing? Love your work ethic, and delivery! Teach on!!
@lucasshirley78316 жыл бұрын
I did too
@bandobsessedbookworm85676 жыл бұрын
Same :D
@AbriahYouTubeNow6 жыл бұрын
Brom Harlock nah, I did the same lol
@Silver-Frost2796 жыл бұрын
i did too lol
@LJG420966 жыл бұрын
Same
@AntoineBandele7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. This will help on second book. I did a bit too much pantsing on the first one. And yes!!! Physical flash cards work so well for some reason.
@irvinnn002 жыл бұрын
Have your finished your second book yet cuz its been 4 years now
@craiginzana7 жыл бұрын
I always use the back of old business cards as mini-flashcards. They're very mobile & just feel like the right size. Also love making use of those hundreds of cards gathering dust!
@alexpiteo98255 жыл бұрын
One question I have for you----among many others, possibly----Vivien, Is what exactly DO these, "flash-cards," look like, and how do properly go about making them?
@vivienjohnson76806 жыл бұрын
Finally a Vivien who spells there name with an E and not an A! This actually makes me so happy, and I found this very helpful. Thanks :)
@bytheBrooke7 жыл бұрын
I really liked your layout of plot points! Even though I'm a plantser, this is extremely helpful. So happy to get multiple videos from you lately!
@joshmedina46076 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, I’m trying to start my journey as a writer and you’ve been a tremendous help in communicating what’s really important!
@ThePlatypusManifest7 жыл бұрын
This just helped me realize I know exactly what I'm doing and I'm so excited to finish my book. Thank you.
@ivanmalau49455 жыл бұрын
Same I did some of this not knowing it was right or not, but there was somethings I definatley learnt like the 8 steps to your characters.
@masonred87 жыл бұрын
Just added you a couple of weeks ago your videos are great couldn’t find a better writing guide on KZbin, looking forward to catching up to your current video
@theBrendanONeill7 жыл бұрын
Vivien - great work, as usual. I particularly enjoyed the part about the Conclusion. It can often seem like the story just fizzles out after the climax, but there are important story elements in there (or at least there should be). You mentioned the wrapping up of the change your main character is going through, and that's well put. I might add that there should/could be some form of closure or validation related to the main character's original motivation, etc. Regardless, I really enjoy your videos. Keep it up!
@bigfootsson74687 жыл бұрын
Hi Vivien. For the past couple of years I've been working on my first novel (a sci-fi thriller) but lately I'd been really struggling to find the motivation to write. I was just filled with self-doubt, to be honest. Then I found your videos, and I found them super helpful. Your tips and guidance are fantastic, and you've encouraged me to start writing again. Thanks to you, I've finally made it past 100,000 words! So I just wanted to say thank you for helping me get my inspiration back! :)
@JoVicttor497 жыл бұрын
Bigfoots Son Search for The Story Grid Podcast. Its really useful.
@reclaimer00737 жыл бұрын
I'm really excited to use your formula because it fits my novel's plot like a glove, especially the 3 catalysts. Thank you so much :D
@KutWrite6 жыл бұрын
I found this very helpful, thanks! A few thoughts about terms, for consistency elsewhere: Your Catalysts are what I've seen called Plot Points. I think the 8 you are calling Plot Points are more like Beats or Major Events. What you call the Anti-Hero is I believe, usually termed an Antagonist. An Anti-Hero is a type of hero, who usually does NOT achieve a clear win at the end, e.g. a Noir detective or Rick in "Casablanca." This way your advice will sync up with other teachers like Syd Field. I'll be viewing a bunch of your videos, I can tell!
@atella3945 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this outlining method. Just went ahead and applied it to my novel and it's much more efficient than my more haphazard ways of the past.
@kandre76197 жыл бұрын
Hi, can you do a video about about coming up with a Title for your Novel? Thanks!
@LoveBugDavis92636 жыл бұрын
Dyson West yes! That would help so much
@VivienReis6 жыл бұрын
Just posted one the other day 😊
@ubaldoa.rosario18326 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips, I'm beginning to let loose my ideas and stop holding them back and this has been a very useful tool to organize the ideas and continue the story line with sense and to not deviate the plot from the main goal.
@BohoBookworm7 жыл бұрын
I've had the absolute best time outlining my novel for Nanowrimo this year!
@mhidday34607 жыл бұрын
your vibe it's amazing - love your content
@AuthorBrittanyWang6 жыл бұрын
LOVE the story beats you use Vivien!! Just what I needed
@shawniehendrix16565 жыл бұрын
Author Brittany Wang, good question! I wondered the same.
@Eric-ie7wk7 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. I've watched/read from a bunch of sources on this subject, this video was a great refresher and very concise. Definitely informative for those new to this as well. I am happy I found your channel!
@passantamreltarek99466 жыл бұрын
I CAN'T STOP WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS!!
@EKlipC7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Vivien for another great video. Still stuck on the brainstorming part. Yeah, I know.. been super busy and working night shifts kills my creative juices. Hope you expand this passed the outlining stages into a A to Z on writing. First class stuff.
@laighton18877 жыл бұрын
I'm planing to try flash cards on my latest work after watching your video. I've heard lots of good things about it and not a single bad thing
@curiouslyt21235 жыл бұрын
I just watch Django, the outline you just went through is that movie all da way!
@NOX8146 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed all of it, especially the general outline of a combative hero's journey you gave as an example in stage 3. Not my cup of tea for a Noir and Cyberpunk and Romantic Poem buff (Romance as in Poems inspired by the movement Romanticism in previous works such as Sir Gawain and the Green Knight) which don't often have a clear antagonist. Though I suppose the Hero's Journey being the most common story- and most marketable- is a good example to post. I doubt half of anyone reading my comment has read the poem I mentioned prior. Still awesome.
@belcampbell72747 жыл бұрын
you're so helpful, i'm so glad i stumbled upon your channel!
@DavidCuthbertson7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video, added you on Nano! Any extra motivation is always a bonus. Good luck with your own writing! :D
@beatewolpert86853 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, this is so helpful!
@cesaraguilar54055 жыл бұрын
Lol "in post"
@MushisCow7 жыл бұрын
This formular came at just the right moment! Thank you so much! I have a question though. Do your supporting characters have to follow the formular "strictly" aligned with the protagonist, since I had hoped for the supporting character to be the initial drive to get the protagonist out on his journey after his initial breaking point? Should I perhaps try and find another guiding vessel for their journey to be initiated? Also come to think of it, if I have the driving force come from the supportibg character, will that incentivise him to be the "leader" despite the protagonist actually becoming the leader, or is that "allowed" if I dynamically make the protagonist find his strength and assume the leader role? (Trying to write my first story and getting anything down on my outline looks soooo terrifying... especially because in note forms the plot look a bit dull :( - also I might be a peasant and haven't noticed this sort of video, but could you advice on or make a video about the concept of story problem/series problem in a bit more depth? Like the transitioning from a satisfying story problem solution to a new story beginning?) Oh yeah... I totally am a peasant since I've only ever read like a couple of books. I am going through the harry potter series now though and absolutely love it! - Don't kill me, I am sad I haven't been reading more through my life :( Thanks in advance for any constructive replies :-)
@kaylatrevino16537 жыл бұрын
l really like your formula! Will try it for my upcoming script. l love your videos and the new layout. :) Thank you for your awesome advice.
@Victoria-ix9mf6 жыл бұрын
Hey ^^ I still did not get the flashcard thing ? can you axplain it again for dummis like me ? The rest of the video was absolutly helpfull, thank you very much :D
@joleneclayton4436 жыл бұрын
This is amazing advice! Thank you! Although I need to modify the formula you’ve introduced because my current project does not include a straight hero vrs. villain plotline, but a less actioned-packed personal journey for the protagonist. However, I now have a place to start.
@VivienReis6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Happy writing!
@geovannymora8484 жыл бұрын
@@VivienReis 9:49 9:51 😄👍🙌🙏
@georgiad.72962 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh ur a life saver!!!! Thank you!! Thank you!! Thank you!!!
@starrbeast57754 жыл бұрын
Vivien Reis, first of all: love your videos! Second: what advice would you give to someone who took a long break from not looking at a story after two drafts yet now he's having trouble getting back in the groove of this particular story? The goal is to go over it one more time to polish it up for publishing, yet as he starts to review it...he finds his heart is not in it? It's like I go into it with fresh ideas/hopes, yet they don't feel like they fit...sorry if that's confusing.
@tauviasiemens38007 жыл бұрын
Ive read Save the Cat. It’s great!!
@moab95877 жыл бұрын
Honestly, this video helped me soooo, sooooo much! Thank you
@moab95877 жыл бұрын
I've watched a lot of "story plotting" videos but this one was really good!
@abbiepersson25646 жыл бұрын
Hiya, i love your way of teaching! so helpful! i'm writing a romance and am wondering if this would fit my genre? i don't have an obvious antagonist and the story doesn't fit this plan so well. i love it, but am wondering if you'd go by a different plan for romance? i've always been a pantser so am pretty new to actually planning it haha! thanks :)
@roseclouds58385 жыл бұрын
Abbie Persson Maybe instead of an antagonist it could be a threat in the relationship, such as a lie. I don’t know if this is too late but that would really invest readers in their relationship.
@theohill404 жыл бұрын
Question - I'm struggling to get stuff into the first 20% of the novel before catalyst 1 - should this just be set up / world building? Don't really understand
@Amanda-dn4ld7 жыл бұрын
Extremely helpful! Thanks!
@tommyebert93885 жыл бұрын
seven is my fav number
@LoveLorienTV5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, that was super helpful!
@renatodefreitas79376 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Criatures cited
@Lilybelle-vr3ho2 жыл бұрын
NO WAY! EIGHT IS MY FAVORITE NUMBER TOOOO
@tmc35675 жыл бұрын
Formulas create predictability. I'm gonna go with instinct.
@joegeorge7868 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, its helpful. 🤟
@malou0256 жыл бұрын
Thank you Vivien. I do have a question. I feel guilty when I can write the outline of my novel in just a matter of minutes. Will that also affect the quality of my story?
@sianiwandji55116 жыл бұрын
Thank you sooo much this really helped me and keep doing youtube pleeaaseee
@karinamihailova41515 жыл бұрын
This is so good!!!
@reecenaidu60207 жыл бұрын
15 Beat sheet. Highly recommended
@dianerose76316 жыл бұрын
Thanks in the day of instant gratification unfortunately people dont want large books
@littleghost46866 жыл бұрын
Do you need to write about the 8 points with a non-PoV character?
@VenomQuill6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I'm creating a playlist of good writing tips for my friend, who's starting to get into writing. Like, she started brainstorming for the first time yesterday. Although you ramble a bit, this is very informative and helped me quite a bit! :)
@DallasKillpack6 жыл бұрын
This video is super helpful, but I am having a hard time creating all of these steps with an antagonist. All these bad things are happening to the protagonist, so a lot of what the antagonist actually wants is coming true. If my antagonist is also a POV, how do I go about doing this?
@tjarlie67317 жыл бұрын
Are you doing nano this year?
@pranavpawar26034 жыл бұрын
Can there are more than 8 plot points?
@tanvirahmadsaleemi46524 жыл бұрын
Thanks a loooot
@wallflower65227 жыл бұрын
Sometimes I wonder if my stories are too dramatic. Is it such a bad thing though?
@uncertaintyunravelled82734 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video but this method didn't really click for me. Appreciate the effort anyway
@nadeemghaus2246 жыл бұрын
hey can you help me for writing my story
@geovannymora8484 жыл бұрын
9:49 9:51😂🙌
@kylenoe22346 жыл бұрын
My 7th grade English teacher told me the plot elements are introduction, conflict, rising action, climax, resolution/denouement.
@foundinfiction246 жыл бұрын
Freytag's Pyramid, right?
@lucasshirley78316 жыл бұрын
What do the flashcards do?
@deffdefying48036 жыл бұрын
Lucas Shirley I think it’s just how you can physically move them around and edit them to fit each scene into the story in a better way, and you can read them out loud and at each gap between cards, you can ask yourself “now does this scene fit here? Has it been linked to? Does it link to the next one well?” If yes to all three, move on. If no, edit.
@AUnicorn6666 жыл бұрын
OUTLINING IS TORTUREEEE!!!!!!!! (that is why i haven't really done it)
@dianerose76316 жыл бұрын
Nabokov used flashcards or cards
@xandraiosi69543 жыл бұрын
You look like Millie Brady from The Last Kingdom.
@magithedon7 жыл бұрын
Can this work of my antagonist is kinda just a supernatural force of nature for most of the plot
@deffdefying48036 жыл бұрын
Donatello Lolos Your protagonist has to fight against it at some point so yes
@geovannymora8484 жыл бұрын
9:49 9:51
@brianbowen54057 жыл бұрын
I'm not mad, just asking if you would please not cuss on your videos. I like your videos and learn a lot.
@ceemam10395 жыл бұрын
Loved this video (as always) and you, but this could've done a whole lot better without the cussing. I know it sounds so elementary, but I watch your videos because all of the other channels just cuss every other word and it gets so annoying (and because you're just better). Please don't turn into that!
@VivienReis5 жыл бұрын
I very rarely cuss in my videos 😊
@TrompieTrompie7 жыл бұрын
You are gorgeous... omg
@shoalsofficial93347 жыл бұрын
Stop being so dang pretty so I can pay attention!
@ernestotorelli12097 жыл бұрын
Another Hero's Journey/Harmon Circle clone. And the original is not that good of an outline anyway.