Abbie's writing knowledge is through the roof, obviously. But has anyone else noticed that her filmography and editing skills just keep getting better as well? Rock on, Abbie, your videos are AMAZING!
@butiamjustaperson88233 жыл бұрын
True true true true true
@meharbrar3132 Жыл бұрын
I published my book the same month as finals lol... when anyone asks when I write I’m like- the notebook was in my pocket twenty four seven ITS NOT IMPOSSIBLE GUYS ( there’s some truth in that warning tho )
@katherine13044 жыл бұрын
nanowrimo is every month if you’re stephen king
@Bitter_Beauty_Music3 жыл бұрын
Or Brandon Sanderson
@alithejin3 жыл бұрын
Or R. L. Stine
@thups95523 жыл бұрын
That man is a machine
@icarussarts2 жыл бұрын
@@Bitter_Beauty_Music I was about to reply that
@maaquijano2 жыл бұрын
I couldn't agree more 🤣🤣💙 Stephen is a LEGEND
@strawberri24253 жыл бұрын
Warning: do not try writing a novel in a month if you are in high school and get up at 6:30. Allergic reactions may include but are not limited to: more stress, fatigue, lack of inspiration, and late homework.
@katherine13043 жыл бұрын
this goes for anyone in any school tbh i’m in college and i can’t even read during the semester
@justanabsoluteloser3403 жыл бұрын
HA I get all that without NaNoWriMo. I wake up at 4:30 just to challenge myself. Nothing will stop me- *on a serious note I’m seriously sleep deprived and I don’t know how I’m still alive-*
@jiitiadvika-anauthorpoet46033 жыл бұрын
I did it though.
@jiitiadvika-anauthorpoet46033 жыл бұрын
Without any of the allergic reactions.
@yourfrienskeeter21013 жыл бұрын
You can't tell me what to do! Continues to achive sleep deprivation
@authorstigdyrdal4 жыл бұрын
"It's all about eliminating the things that will slow you down." But Abbie, don't I need my brain for other... stuff?
@ruth-annwilliams79343 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@6298-u9c3 жыл бұрын
So can I eliminate my brother?
@justanabsoluteloser3403 жыл бұрын
@@6298-u9c …. Gotta do whatchu gotta do.
@EnderMaskBoy14 күн бұрын
@@6298-u9c Maybe i should eliminate my brain
@syberyah3 жыл бұрын
Me: -tries to write- My siblings: -making noise incessantly- Me: -trying to think of what my next sentence will be and I can't because my siblings are making noise- Abbie: Eliminate all your distractions! Me:
@selenetorres32423 жыл бұрын
get the knife, josh!!!
@Ardorstorm3 жыл бұрын
True love is finding somebody that will help you bury a body or three ;)
@syberyah3 жыл бұрын
@@Ardorstorm 👀🤣🤣🤣🤣
@emiliodeleon60459 ай бұрын
@@Ardorstorm bro 💀
@solisglam4 жыл бұрын
I once had to research how the weather was in summer 1975 xD
@CareenasAdventures4 жыл бұрын
We've all gone down some crazy research rabbit holes!! I know I have...;) It's part of the fun...if you know when to let yourself do it if you know what I mean :D
@aw88853 жыл бұрын
Okay but how was the weather in the summer of 1975? Don’t leave us hanging! :P
@maxinebu3 жыл бұрын
@@CareenasAdventures i searched up what plane was flying from japan to france with date and times xD
@krishafyme3 жыл бұрын
@@maxinebu 👍🏽 Keep going
@CareenasAdventures3 жыл бұрын
@@maxinebu Specifics are AWESOME if you know what I mean!
@maxyperson3 жыл бұрын
When you said “NaNoWriMo should be fun” I was like, “oh yeah . . .” It hit me hard. It actually had me reflect a bit because I’ve been stressing so much over my word counts lately and I forgot that I should be having fun with this.
@CareenasAdventures4 жыл бұрын
"When I'm really into a book that I'm writing, I'm writing it all the time...in my head." YES GIRL!! Sometimes I have to make a concerted effort to come out of my story world in order to spend time with my family. And sleep and characters definitely compete for headspace plenty of nights... sometimes I wonder if I'm a spectator in my story or really a character myself XD! I love writing to death even if it drives me crazy!!! And yes, I'm doing NaNo! It's my first year! Can't wait for next week's video!!
@emmalovesadventures89113 жыл бұрын
I totally agree! Sometimes I feel like I'm in a whole different world when I'm writing my book. I forget to come back into reality. XD
@hawwaayoob19102 жыл бұрын
Same same here
@galaxythedragonshifter2 жыл бұрын
I do this ALL THE TIME!!! Its habit at this point lol.
@onjelbercier Жыл бұрын
Literally ME!
@nikkinewbie6014 Жыл бұрын
This is so me! My job has become a daily eight hour long distraction from writing 😂. There have been plenty of times when I’ve had to stop working and write down the conversation going on in my head. It’s the only way I can resume focusing on my work. It’s crazy…in the best way! Haven’t been this excited about anything for a long time. It feels good to be taken over by creativity and imagination. I’m still learning the craft and getting closer to full on writing but my creative spigot is wide open and I can’t turn it off…and I wouldn’t if I could. 😂
@flawlesscod79153 жыл бұрын
this channel is single handedly helping me pass english
@ssundaram16864 жыл бұрын
When she imitated the people who say "crank the words out even if you don't like it," I felt so attacked. LOL. Great advice, this really changed my perspective of how the writing process can feel.
@Mercurzzzz Жыл бұрын
I created my own book brainstorm in Microsoft Word with things like rough character ideas, conflict, conclusion, basic plot, hook, etc. and now I write so much faster! I've sent the brainstorm to friends and now they're also starting novels! It's crazy how much easier a rough draft is when you have things planned out a little bit!
@abeearoundapomegranate53333 жыл бұрын
It makes me feel so good to see someone who puts this much work into outlining. My outlines are huge and more than once I've had people tell me I was overthinking or avoiding writing, which was a huge blow to my confidence. It has resulted in years and years of struggling with plot and writing, and ultimately hating my work and thinking I'm less capable. Thank god for you.
@vultureiraq1168 Жыл бұрын
loll i barely outline, im a planster, i need to know a idea for the story and then when i feel the story falls flat i go back into planning , i usually write quick random scenes for story ideas and enhancing the story more... im working on a story right now and lol im still as lost as I was before, but heck at least i still got more ideas down than i had before so thats progress ig.
@sumalmashal33784 жыл бұрын
Hey, there’s finally someone who intensively plots and structures everything as much as I do.
@LovelyKelly6454 жыл бұрын
same. My outlines are extremely detailed
@MistyShadowsXX_Valdemar2 жыл бұрын
My outlining process right now is just me planning out the plot by writing chapter names. They’ll indicate what that part of the story will be about and I can edit my outline as I go if something needs to change or doesn’t fit. Otherwise, I’m just a pantser.
@love2learn-itsastorynotasu404 жыл бұрын
Me- still halfway done with plot outline in three months Everyone else- let's get writting our first draft after a week of outlining. Me- ok...*writes like a crazy person* (Thanks Abbie for making these videos, I would have Never even got this far without these beautiful golden nuggets. )
@adelaide_ries4 жыл бұрын
This video was so helpful! I'm trying NaNoWriMo for the first time this year, and I've never attempted at writing a novel. Your videos have been so helpful, and the outlining process has been going great because of your outlining playlist. Thanks, Abbie!
@polinaosipova10873 жыл бұрын
Same here! Good luck :)
@regancollins79064 жыл бұрын
Her skin and makeup look FLAWLESS
@ThomasGutierrez4 жыл бұрын
Great tips! I love how Abbie's video cut scene example of a "cluttered" writing space is tidier than any space in my personal universe through all history.
@noahboulter2633 жыл бұрын
I just finish my first draft!
@totu70714 жыл бұрын
NaNoWriMo is approaching and this is what everyone needed. I have not watched it yet, but knowing you, I am certain it will be very helpful. Thank you so much for everything you do.
@godhathirumalaianandanpill31404 жыл бұрын
I'm a plantser- I plot stuff (as in the general direction of the story and the character arcs and stuff), but I leave a lot of the details.. Anyway, wonderful video, especially as its my first NaNoWriMo this year and its fanfiction xD
@nazarenamaximo73764 жыл бұрын
thanks for this video, from an Argentinian subscriber!! I write in spanish but this channel is my favorite writing channel in the world, I absolutely love it and it really helped me improve. It will be my 1st time doing NaNoWriMo and I'm super excited.
@windofwhimsy Жыл бұрын
I haven’t done NaNoWriMo since 2018, but this year I’m doing a challenge to write my novel in 30 days starting now. My photography business is too busy in November haha! I also have two toddlers so it’s a challenge to get writing in at all. But I can’t wait to get started! I used to be a pantster, but I think I just thought it was cooler than being a planner when I was a teenager lol. I just finished my biggest outline ever (haha not as long as yours but it’s just about 10,000 words) and it’s already soooo much better. And it’s giving my confidence because I outlined in three days 🥳
@emmalovesadventures89113 жыл бұрын
OMG, who else thinks Abbie's intro she has in every video is AWESOME!? IT'S AMAZING! Keep up the amazing editing skills Abbie!!!
@nicodiangelo98103 жыл бұрын
I am a pantser most of all, but I work a job where I have to sit at a desk without Scrivener for long hours. On my off time at work, I worldbuild and make outlines, and you've made that more possible. Thank you for your worksheets!
@nevaehpinkney50534 жыл бұрын
This is just what I needed thank you Abbie you always come through !! 🥰💕
@jasminejames79144 жыл бұрын
So ready for NaNoWriMo now! I'm going to get this novel finished while I'm still on leave! You always give us fellow writers a boost ❤️ Thanks Abbie!!!
@mariamahmed20214 жыл бұрын
I really needed this video today, Abbie! Sometimes I get so caught up in writing well or spewing words out that I forget writing is fun!
@hagarhassan86794 жыл бұрын
Whenever I want inspiration, I open one of your videos ❤️❤️❤️
@leoramichaldillow4 жыл бұрын
You are my hero! This is my first Nano and my outline is 9 pages at this point and my research material is over 30 pages and items. Thank you so much for all your videos!
@leoramichaldillow3 жыл бұрын
Ended at 17 pages in length.
@fingermoonthongni2094 жыл бұрын
I was really having a hard time to manage between my writing time and work time that is when I saw Abbie previous video on how to find time writing and now I was like hating on my manuscript and this video suddenly popped out of nowhere.......... Like every time I find difficult in writing , I'll always come here and Abbie just like already knows that problem and it really helps a lot in my writing.............. If I ever become a brilliant author one day I will totally owe it all to her...........* thank you 😘😘😘😘😘*
@VeePokemon Жыл бұрын
I'm a panser and I don't really need notes. I'm writing a story about a game we played as kids. Thank you!! Your videos helpped me soo much I'm on chapter two I had to rewrite bc my first draft WAS TRASH! THANK YOU SO MUCHHHHH!!!!
@rhett-says-hullo42294 жыл бұрын
i am participating in nanowrimo this year! but I'm starting ten days early cuz I have my exams mid-November.
@authorajmcmullen4 жыл бұрын
My very first NaNo, extremely excited, yet uncomfortably nervous
@sanaamin56514 жыл бұрын
You are my WEEKLY MOTIVATION TO WRITE 🌻♥️♥️
@malloryo.47824 жыл бұрын
Wow! This advice is terrific! I've run into some of the same problems she describes with my own writing. Prep is really helpful, even if you aren't trying to write fast. I didn't realize how valuable source material was until I was desperate to come up with something to write for a short story contest. I had written lots of details and ideas about dragons previously, so I took them and based the story off of them. It saved me a lot of time, and I made the deadline! :)
@ritishabagchi66424 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I needed right now. Your videos have made me look forward to Wednesdays ever since I discovered your channel. Keep 'em coming, Abbie!💕
@nikkinewbie6014 Жыл бұрын
Two years later, another believer chimes in “Same!” 😂
@padgettfarmer2 жыл бұрын
The tidying up one. I mean, it seems so obvious I'm sure, but it never occurred to me, and I do mean never. Now that I think of it, it probably takes me like 25 minutes every day at the beginning to get it together because everything is everywhere. Freaking. Brilliant. Thank you.
@nightowl24954 жыл бұрын
Hey Abbie, first off thank you so much for all the advice you give. I have been taking pages of notes from numerous videos, and they have helped me a ton as I am going to attempt my first NaNoWriMo (this will be my first novel). Thanks again.
@stephanieprahl35732 жыл бұрын
OMG- "That is your weakness talking! Don't pull up a chair and listen to what that has to say!" I need that embroidered on a pillow :D
@laluenbaires Жыл бұрын
Abbie, I joining NaNoWriMo this year and I've been watching your videos non stop. They were sooo helpful. Also, yesterday I finished your novel 100 Days of sunlight! Girl, you made me cry! I loved it. I have a disability so Weston's story was a huge encouragement. If I finish my novel you'll definitely be in my Acknowledgments section. Thank you! Love from Argentina 💙🤍💙
@kaztigo4 жыл бұрын
Just subscribed. I'm finishing my nanowrimo prep outline and this was great!
@lindaaphillippi70152 жыл бұрын
You are so knowledgeable-especially for a “ youngin”. My ONLY issue is the hand to the camera at the end-it makes me feel like I’m about to be struck in the face. I adore EVERY THING ELSE about you and your videos!
@pduce894 жыл бұрын
I’m participating for the first time this year your videos are great ty
@terriajoseph3 жыл бұрын
This is my first time. I have a million questions but you’ve gotten me excited about using this weekend to prep.
@marlonjessicaobando63084 жыл бұрын
Yay! This is exactly what i needed, i am currently working on my first draft! I have 29000 words!! My goal is to get to 100000 words ,still have a long way to go.
@nahalnaib85784 жыл бұрын
I’m out of videos of you to watch and I have no choice but to wait until next Wednesday. It’s the most aggravating thing everrrrrr
@laptopreader4 жыл бұрын
Yes!!! It’s my 1st NaNoWriMo after more than 15 years detachment from writing. Wish me luck!
@DeadPoemStillAlive4 жыл бұрын
Participating in NaNoWriMo for the first time this year, and your series on the 3 act structure helped so much with my planning. My writing space is...mostly organized. Since it's also my working space there's a bit of inherent chaos involved 😆
@benoliver4114 жыл бұрын
Loved the video as always ❤️ This is my first year participating in NaNo, and thank you for all of your wonderful tips! Your videos have been really helpful for me to grow as a writer, thank you for that
@LeeMarKelleySr Жыл бұрын
This was great and very helpful to me. Thank you for your time and knowledge.
@evelynsage86004 жыл бұрын
Honestly this is one of the few good things in my life this week. Thanks for making my week better!
@grimmdanny3 жыл бұрын
What helped me the most was changing my writing environment (computer). I used to write on my desktop PC, the problem is that my PC is setup as a Gaming and 3D modeling workstation, triple screen setup. There was just too much in the way of distraction. I bought a 13" Ultra Thin Laptop that can't really do anything but browse the web and run Scrivener. I went from writing only 10k words to about 85k words with this laptop. Worth it.
@hams24103 жыл бұрын
I can't even begin to describe how much this video helped and motivated me. Thank you!
@lunalovegood6163 жыл бұрын
Thanks for helping newer writers get ideas! 🌼🌻
@Amy_Mi63 жыл бұрын
WHO is giving this vid a 👎?? Abbie’s content is 🔥 ... Every. Single. Time.
@karioconnell86312 жыл бұрын
You are the best inspirational person that I’ve ever known! 💪🏽
@tophat21153 жыл бұрын
I've gotten up in the middle of the night when a conversation I have been trying to write just falls into place and 20 minutes later, the scene or at least the dialogue for it, is done and done well with very little need for edits. I hear you on the source materials.
@michaelbjrklund9304 Жыл бұрын
Glad you accept that the "write write write" is a valid way to write. Some people do not need to taste each word before writing the story. Morover other people do not like to spend time on outlines as this can be straightjacket.
@michaelbjrklund9304 Жыл бұрын
But I also notice that you often have colour-coded bookshelves in other videos. That is totally different with me. And I think this shows how our minds work in different ways without one being better than the other for ALL writers. As you say there is not one method that is right for everybody. I agree on that And I also enjoy your videos, despite writing differently because it still is agood learning experience, thanks! Keep up the good work :-)
@michaelbjrklund9304 Жыл бұрын
I actully work with an outline when it is non-fiction, e.g. when I did my dissertation at the university. I do NOT use an outline when writing fiction. So your ways and methods are useful also for a ... pantser/non-planner depending on the text!
@ShannonsChannel4 жыл бұрын
I pretty much do all of these things but it still took me years to finish the 1st draft! I'm about 1/2 through my 2nd draft and planning to use NanoWriMo to finish the 2nd draft, which I'm told makes me a Nano Rebel (a title I love, btw). Anyway, Abbie, your videos are awesome. Thanks for all the hard work you do putting them together.
@gretaford94333 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU! This was great. This is my first NaNoWriMo and am going to use your vids to motivate!
@riznayakooth47403 жыл бұрын
I honestly have no idea how to write a outline, love you Abbie! Almost done reading your book! It’s wonderful!
@delaney93833 жыл бұрын
Love the idea of source material -- material constantly pops up in my head, I didn't really think of writing it all down for reference
@Baldor493 Жыл бұрын
Now.. I do have an addendum to the 'Just Write!' I fudged up on continuity when I just kept writing.. and writing... and writing... Nearly 30K wasted words... as a novel. As a lesson, invaluable and priceless.
@arieltallen5732 Жыл бұрын
I'm glad I'm not the only one, when I did a screenwriting class I would wait until the day before to actually write because I would spend all week "stewing" on an idea
@indysu60894 жыл бұрын
Ahahah 😂 the meal thing. I actually found a way around getting cooking and chores done. Since most of my writing goes on in my head, I zone out as I'm cleaning or cooking. I might sometimes stop and write something down quickly before my thoughts shift. Hence, why it takes all day to get the cleaning and laundry done. 🤣
@annanorlanderauthor4 жыл бұрын
I'm so excited for NaNo. Can't wait to see your next video!
@justonemorechapter10694 жыл бұрын
This was such a nice video to come home to. Thanks for introducing me to NaNoWriMo Abbie, I’m doing it for my first time this year!
@allan1448 Жыл бұрын
Thx Abbie from the past❤Right now at the preping stage😊
@Grace-s4 жыл бұрын
these videos are so immaculate, i learn a ton and my eyes are pleased lol. thanks for everything, abbie!
@jamescarvey2133 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for these tips. I lost a lot of time because I neglected to do my research before time -now I know better 😥I am still a novice at preparing scene cards Presently I am writing scenes but not using any plan or structure. More like using spontaneous combustion... I watched your video on Scene cards some time ago but neglected to incorporate the content. I feel I could punch myself in the stomach for not doing so but I'm a man of peace😬 So my next step to improve as a writer-Prep your Scene Cards!... Thank you for keeping beginning writers like me on track. I enjoy listening to your lucid and direct exposition Thanks again🙏🙏🙏
@janinevici20682 жыл бұрын
I loved this… I did last year’s thank to you. 🎉🎉🎉 and your beats. I was a pantser, now I’m more efficient. This year’s nano is to finish last years. Will hope to do my preptober in time.
@NaturallyGracious4 жыл бұрын
I just found you tonight & am soooooo excited to do nanowrimo for the first time this year! It's on my bucket list and doing it before 50 means this is the last chance. Of course there are more chances, but I'll be at the top of the hill in January soooo, this November is my time! Thank you for your content, time, & talent!
@Kat_Author20213 жыл бұрын
I'm participating in NaNoWriMo for the 4th year in a row. Thanks for the advice... :D I should really clear my desk tonight so that I can write more tomorrow.
@juliaherkel80514 жыл бұрын
I'll definitely look more into meals I can prepare for myself ahead of time; trying to make and eat breakfast in the morning can take such a long time, especially because I have Invisalign now. Thanks for another epic writing video! 😃
@authorbarbarahartzler19394 жыл бұрын
Needed this today! So stuck in the middle of my Book 4 rough draft. Great ideas to help me tomorrow.
@evergreenartcorner43194 жыл бұрын
Something I was looking forward to for so long!!!! Thank You! Yes, Participating in NaNoWriMo 2020! Well, how do you choose a setting for your novel, a place where you have never been to! (or know nothing about it) And with that I mean real world locations. Of course you have never travelled to a fantasy world. Please help this young writer!!!
@curtiselam2 жыл бұрын
I like the food prep Idea.
@ravichandranrajandran72664 жыл бұрын
I am gonna apply these tips for NaNoWriMo next year
@XOfficialJenna4 жыл бұрын
You’re videos are always such a joy to watch!
@MyWildBackyard4 жыл бұрын
Just gonna say, I love the branding. Science in storytelling, it's dope.
@LaurelMoring4 жыл бұрын
Great tips, thanks for sharing! I’m tackling NaNo again this year. I’ve never won but I’m hopeful this is the year!
@makennazornes3 жыл бұрын
Aha! I knew when I started watching your videos that you liked Story Genius. That's what I'm currently using to get through my first first draft. 😊
@georginakosi5411 Жыл бұрын
6:09 - 6:17 The best and most relatable sentence🤣🤣🤣 6:52 Are you stalking me? How can you describe me so well??
@v.k.mensah20934 жыл бұрын
I'm a college student so my writing schedule currently consists of having spontaneous bouts of writing frenzies where all homework and chores cease to matter...until the next day when my house is a mess and I have a dozen assignments due and writing becomes another distraction. Also I've been stuck in the first drafting process of this one story idea for *years* so NaNoWriMo this year...probably not (probably never, since I am pre-med) but I am desperately trying to set up some sort of consistent schedule so I can do the thing I love without having to stress that I'm taking time from something else important. Will definitely be checking out your outlining series (my outline right now is a messy flow chart...which means it was hella fun to make but pretty subpar when it comes to usefulness)
@ChristiT3 жыл бұрын
I’ll never forget the first short story I wrote. It took place in an airport. I spent at least thirty minutes trying to figure out what a palm mic was called. It bothered me not to know. I felt so silly when I found out that it was that simple. 🤪
@raheelqayyum78534 жыл бұрын
You're incredibly meticulous when it comes to writing
@ivad.1341 Жыл бұрын
I really love all your videos, Abbie. You always inspire me. Thank you :)
@justforyou-yeah11 ай бұрын
I'm participating in NanoWriMo... Ik for sure I'll rock it!
@rainiminiatures21843 жыл бұрын
thanks Abbie for the super practical tips, especially the time management ones with food and clutter lol. I'm super guilty of those. I remember an ad on YT saying the enemy of writing is distraction. Totally true!! Also i find building a digital 'notebook' of source material is so much easier to do on a smartphone which i friggen take with me to the toilet even. If I get hit out of the blue with an idea, I type it into my notepad app (I use WriterP) which I keep synced to my google drive using another app called FolderSync so I can pull them up on my laptop and desktop computers. It allows folders and all that jazz, but not itallics/bold (wish it did) and it's seriously helped out so much. Sometimes I find myself writing whole chapters on there while out of the house where I don't have a computer. THANK GOD FOR TECHNOLOGY!!!
@emmywasilik8287 Жыл бұрын
I love to set a daily word count. It helps me make sure it's done on time.
@antoniodossantos59603 жыл бұрын
Greetings from Colombia. The Venezuelan Immigrant writer 🌎
@moonyloops4 жыл бұрын
I’m so scared for NaNo! It’s my first time participating and I am outlining like hell. Also Abbie, your supportive AF!
@cadencev55723 жыл бұрын
SAME
@risuwolf Жыл бұрын
When you were talking about meal prep I jokingly said, "Just don't eat. Hyperfixate." I didn't think you'd actually address that at the end 😅
@ursiengebretsen83404 ай бұрын
I'm happy I'm not the only person who makes overnight oats in a Bonne Maman jam jar 😂 Thanks for a terrific video, Abbie!
@wondergirl90704 жыл бұрын
I love your videos. I already started my novel, but this helps since I've only written 2 chapters.
@fatimasajid10264 жыл бұрын
Yes, I'm doing NaNoWriMo this year... super excited... filling up a NaNoWriMo Young Novelist Workbook outline at the moment.. Let's see where it goes
@clarabush11 ай бұрын
I've never really had written any actual draft in my entire writing career (which is about 3-4 years). I've only outlined a little bit of a book, then gave up and move on to the next idea. This time, I'm going to be a pantser this year and discover my plot as I go.
@dianagarland49074 жыл бұрын
Love your videos. They are so helpful for prepping a novel. I am entering Nanowrimo this year. :) Excited for November 1st!