I'm Writing A Book Series! | Drawing & Discussing Characters

[@Omega_WoIf]

Will this story be one like Paws of Stars, where it is on Ao3, or will be something that can be bought from stores?

[@Sunnyfall]

It wouldn't be in Ao3 as it isn't a fanfiction of anything. I'm waiting until I'm closer to completion to determine what precise route to take in publishing, but it would be, in some way, official.

[@Patchwork_Kit]

@@Sunnyfall Ao3 while a popular fanfiction site, does offer the ability to post original works and create basically a series of connected works. It's all up to you to choose how you're going to publish and where but excited to read this! Subscribed!

[@jettash0720]

Oooh so excited!! As a fellow writer (who...will someday be published...I hope...), you have my full support!

[@VioletStreamWC]

Good luck to both of you!!! 🍀❤️

[@jettash0720]

@@VioletStreamWC Thank you so much!!

[@JaySoundZ]

Oh, I’m a writer too! I haven’t written a full book yet ‘cause I have ADHD and lose interest in stories very quickly lol

[@jettash0720]

@@JaySoundZ I have ADHD too (with added autism lol)! I'm only halfway through my debut novel, it's taken about three years due to a lot of procrastination lol I take breaks every so often so I don't lose interest in my work, myself

[@therealestfleet]

as an artist that’s written an entire book, it’s actually so cool to see other artists getting into writing as well !!!!!

[@jacquelinewright868]

Imma do some pondering on foxtail and his sister Probably abandoned at birth, ana a friendly dog adopted them and raised them

[@Weirdanimalboy]

Spring’s backstory got me crying in the club 🥲

[@xXKirbyPwnage223]

I'll definitely be looking forwards to this! I loved Paws of Stars and all the ways you improved that over cannon, so seeing what you can do with your own material will be great!

[@TaurielTheElf]

I (and also Tolkien, apparently) always start with world building. I find it easier to place a character in an existing world than create a world around an existing character.

[@xxxnarurto5747]

@TauriekTheElf, but that fun part place the characters into new world. Apparently you is called you prefer writing fanfics than your own stories because is too much work for yourself that just plain lazy to be honest 🥰😅

[@starstorm1267]

⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@xxxnarurto5747 What? Dude, all they said is they like to world build first. I do too, as someone who writes both original stories and fanfics. Seriously, it’s not that big of a deal. Everyone has their own ways of writing a story, your way isn’t necessarily the “right” one.

[@Splashthecatbird]

The way I started my story is with two character concepts and designs, and then building a story around those characters

[@goodmanticore]

Congrats on the story and writing! I hope the process goes smoothly! I love Manny! She sounds just like my dog, a Pyrenese mix who is best friends with my younger cat. She actually helped his anxiety so much he was able to go off medications due to the comfort she gives him. I’m excited to read your story and see more videos about the world, characters, and magic!

[@soniatheauthor]

As a young artist and hopefully future book writer, I’ve been working on a series for years and it has changed so much, I find it amazing seeing other people enjoying the things I enjoy. Character development is personally my favorite. If my first book comes out it will begin a process of an animated series that I’ll work on so you can either watch the series , listen, or read!

[@soniatheauthor]

Amazing video though! Thanks for sharing your process

[@MrScaryPasta]

Sunnyfall is the best Warriors KZbinr ever. I love her content so much. 😊 I can’t wait to read this story when it’s posted. Looks like a lot of fun.

[@danielurban5802]

AGREED

[@DarkQuilava13]

I'm excited to hear about this story 1.) because its you and 2.) because I also had ideas of cats/feral cats with magic, though that's around where the similarities seem to end currently! Though I will say our magic-systems origins would likely be very different.

[@rockclanhawkstar1454]

I am a dedicated worldbuilder, not a storyteller. But heavens does this get the creative ideas flowing! Congrats on the Book series!!! Looking forward to reading it! ^^

[@daydreamer8941]

Manny is so cute! I can just imagine Lotta using her as a pillow or maybe as a mode of short term transportation if their ever was an injury

[@CelesteTreecat]

I love hearing about your process! And I can tell that there's so much thought and joy going into this series, I look forward to seeing what you do with it.

[@AllëgraWetzel-f6r]

Omg im So exited!!!

[@user-TocaHelli]

Wow the design and the story of your characters….just amazing! My favorite design is spring she looks awesome 👏🏼 great work! 💞

[@cistelarchive4144]

REALLY invested in this book series now that I've watched this video and heard about the process for it all! Will definitely be picking the series up once they're ready!

[@JazminFloral1020]

I love this story idea. I do see some warriors inspiration, it feels like a completely different story told from a different angle and a different point of view. ❤

[@mothwingthemedicinecat]

This sounds very intresting, i will support it somehow when you decide how you are gonna publish it, the characters sound neat, i already love Lotta, Manny, and Spring. I wonnder why the humans left them.. i know sadly it happens in real life, but i hope it wasn't their choice, that something happened to them. but would that be any better if the reason they left was because they died or something? I hope Lotta and Manny can find each other again

[@mothwingthemedicinecat]

also the magic system.... i want to listen to a video about that

[@BumbleTus]

Very much looking forward to reading this! had me the moment you mentioned the main character was a kitten from a foster program. I already love Spring 😭

[@PixylMawthz]

Such a great and informative video, plus I'm already loving this story and cast! Your writing and analysis has always been fantastic, so I'm very excited to see where this story goes

[@Answeredriddle]

MANITOBA MY LOVE MY ONLY

[@moemints]

thank you for all the book writing tips, this is very helpful!! can't wait to hear more about this :]

[@BugsyBugYT]

this is really inspiring to watch as someone currently working on writing a book also based on how good paws of stars was i can tell this story is gonna be amazing, cant wait to see more about this new story! im especially excited about the mysterious magic system you keep hinting at!

[@Cherryblossom-w1z]

This is really cool because although I won’t make a whole book ( yet ) I’m writing a fanfic ( and many others soon ) and this really helps because I’m about to start it and this is nice info and also I love your story! Cant wait to read it!

[@AraileLioness173]

Love seeing indie creation taking off! Whether it be a show, comic, or a book love seeing it take off!!

[@WorldsOfPortal5770]

YASSSS!! Im not sure what this channel is but it amazis me that there are others that wish to wright books. I wish to be an author and illistrator in the future. This video really gives confidence on how to start!

[@cookiecat8140]

I love how you explained how to organized the story to create it, I am currently creating character sheets and such for a story I’m creating and this helps me see how I can connect everything more. The idea of playlists for the characters is really interesting!

[@TiberiaTheLynx]

Currently writing the 6th book of the 7-book series I'm going to publish. It's amazing that you've been able to plan out the entire world and series before even starting the writing process! With my own first book, I wasn't originally planning on writing a series, and many elements spontaneously fell into place. I've definitely learned from that experience that planning, structuring, and tracking all parts of the process works a lot better!

[@iceycreepergaming5043]

OH MY GOODNESS!! This sounds so good!

[@Ifyoucantflyyoucantry]

It’s interesting you say that you should always be willing to change your story because while that’s true most of the time it’s not always. This is most notable for when an idea you really like about the story and for one reason or another it’s something that one would feel like they basically have to have (ex: your honoring a dead person, you desire to tell a specific message, it’s a story concept that you deeply love, etc) and that’s not always bad. It can also occur for some people who continuously change the story and just need to stop or else they will never write. There are solutions to this like separating your story so one contains that thing you refuse to compromise on and the other will hold whatever you separate into it. Love the video though as it’s very insightful!

[@hazelnutthecat]

GO SUNNYFALL! MAKE THOSE BOOKS

[@Dayshine_WUCE]

This sounds so good!! I’m so excited to read it when it comes out!!

[@lily-P-56]

You've probably heard this before, but you would make an excellent book narrator!

[@roxypuppyy]

This all sounds very interesting and I can't wait to read it when it's eventually published! I'm also a writer who one day wants to create my own original, published works to put out there in the world. And perhaps, I'll take some of your steps for writing into account to refine my own process. Also, being a huge dog person, I am really interested in Manny specifically! I hope dog culture in general gets explored over the course of the series, despite it being mostly cat-centric from the looks of it. Best of luck with writing your series and getting it published! I can't wait to see what you do with these characters! :)

[@Grace-uo2gk]

AWSOME!

[@murqouttt8188]

very excited about this

[@ilovewillowrosenberg]

Oh wow this sounds awesome! I can't wait to read it

[@callie6245]

I can't wait for this!!! I haven't sat down to read anything for several years now (I struggle to find books that hook me), but I will absolutely be supporting your story!!! I'm so excited to see how the stories and characters grow and change from here. The designs you made are gorgeous! (I'll make sure to draw some next artfight :) I can tell how much time and love you put into your characters. I'm particularly excited to hear about the magic system!! I'm already hooked!

[@kusuri91]

Excited to read! You got this! Thanks for sharing!

[@LublumTheWarriorCat]

Sunnyfall: I mind help you if you want also to write your own book Me who us just right now writing 😂😂😂

[@secretgardensinmymind2]

Real😂

[@nollaigburke7982]

Somehow this video finnaly gave me the motivation i needed to start planning a book,thanks! Hope the process goes smoothly for you,i love all the characters,ibthink Spring,Manny or Privet are my favourites rn! I hope if you publish in stores i can somehow get it (without veing specific i live in a small country in Europe) Goodluck with the writing and i hope Spring eventually gets a home,if that what she wants by the end of the series

[@CreatureCreations-]

I'd love to read this! I'm currently writing a show so good luck fellow writers!

[@badgerdoesstufff]

OMG I‘M SO EXCITED FOR THIS YOUVE ALREADY GOT ME INTRIGUED!!! also those tips were SUPER helpful!!!

[@amandajahr1894]

Idk wherr to read the book on internet but going to search comments, If you publish it I will definitely read it if I can! I also think its gonna be a super good book cuz theres a lot of details and planning before written.

[@Moonberryspecklewcue]

YAYY ONCE IT COMES OUT IMA READ IT⭐️😁😮

[@FunDipOneDip]

Im writing a few original books too! I do alot of these things and Im excited to hopefully read this!

[@Briarbark]

definitely gonna pick up the first book when I can Elm's my favourite already (I am bias)

[@FrancoPlacidi]

Can't wait for the first book to come out here in Italy!

[@Wildspirithecat]

This is amazing! I’ve been working on an old warriors fanfic which I recently moved away from to work on my own original (semi warriors inspired) book. This video gave me so many new ideas and some great tips while I’m still preparing the story. I can’t wait to learn more about this creative story!

[@Josh-gv8ec]

I am excited for this what ever it realised on

[@cringeworthy4755]

Wishing you the best of luck!

[@Eelwhisker_Wcue]

Ah! I’m also writing! I fully support you!

[@marinuki667]

First video you uploaded since I'm subscribed... and I'm a fellow writer! So I was obviously stoked when you uploaded

[@Chibikurokun]

Ooh!!! Looks awesome!!!

[@CocoCutie223]

I’m not crying bc of Spring’s story your crying 😭

[@JÆuroriz]

I love this so far

[@burntpaws]

this is SOOOO helpful as a writer who really only succeeds in fan fiction - i struggle with my worldbuilding and original characters 😭 thank you SO MUCH for this !!!

[@xxxnarurto5747]

Write it. If you have hard time doing the plot than just simply write the story

[@art_cat_lady]

Fun fact :D Lotta is a Finnish name. there was also an organization called Lotta svärd in Finland during 1920-1944 which was based on volunteer work. It was for women who wanted to do support work in the military. Later in 2004 a women's health organization was also named after Lotta Svärd. (I may have gotten details wrong since english is not my first langauge and the last time i learned about this properly was in 5th grade i think lol)

[@thunderpikagamer627]

Ooh I’m so excited! I’m writing my own book series too called “the stars align!”

[@GizmoTheGoof]

Honestly this was super handy!! I'm recently just trying to start up a comic, and while I'm much further than I've gotten in the past I still don't really know what I'm doing :') but ty sunnyfall!!

[@vanillaandbazel6810]

Haven’t watched the video yet, but I’m so excited Sunny!!! I’m writing books right now too, so you’ve got my support!!! ALSO, YES CHARLOTTE, REPRESENT NC!!!

[@hazelnutthecat]

I might create a book called “Into the Clans” inspired by Into the Wild, by Erin Hunter.

[@jettash0720]

I recommend changing the title unless you want the Erins' team to take it down super fast ^^; Anything that they deem too close to Warriors they will see as plagiarism or competition unfortunately

[@xxxnarurto5747]

@@jettash0720 unfortunately Eric teams hates peoples who write inspiring of Warrior Cats. That just so wrong they should be happy. However you have no recommend to tell change the title name. They can keep the title names as they want and how the Heck “Into The clans,” mean anything about Warriors?! Seriously you have no right to be telling them to change the name title. When you clearly didn’t read the whole sentence that person said “I might,” 🤦‍♀🥰

[@jettash0720]

@@xxxnarurto5747 There's actually already a Warriors book called 'Enter the Clans'. I've read the FAQ on the Warriors website, under the section where it says about creating content inspired by the series, they mention that you can so long as you don't use anything that is brand-specific to Warriors. All I was saying - nicely - is that if this person does decide to write something inspired by Warriors and keeps it about cats, then using the term 'clan' will make it easy for the Erins to stop it if they find out. That's all. It was just a piece of friendly advice so they can avoid something potentially horrible.

[@hazelnutthecat]

@@jettash0720 Well, I’m not publishing it, so the Erins might never know.

[@jettash0720]

@@hazelnutthecat If you're not publishing then go ahead, I was just letting you know in advance in case you were going to go down the publishing route

[@TobiasFangorIsntCis]

Very cool!

[@Gendernt_Is_Silly]

AGENDER CAT WITH A TRANSFEM CAT WIFE IS THE BEST THING I'VE HEARD ALL DAY

[@laceys_funtime]

this made me want to write my ideas instead of letting them stay in my head and pretending i’ll write them! my characters are dogs and cats and there’s no humans because i always liked reading about animals more than humans and the world they’re in has magic!

[@chip_pawzz]

sunny! this sounds great!

[@clawcakes2]

LET'S GOOOOOOOOO!!!

[@Zephyr-y5m]

I have so many books I'm writing. Hopefully I'll eventually be a published author. I have so many super editions I have to finish. Some are "Wolfpetal's Heart", "Deadwing's Hope", and "Shadowwatcher's Compromise". And that main series Im writing. "Oath of The Broken Heart" Oh yeah. I forgot to write half of my oc's backstory from WCUE, although I hadn't played it in the last six moons. Scratch that, 7 moons now.

[@shotayu]

MAGIC SYSTEM??? hell yeah im hooked

[@faintfoxthaing]

i am also making a book series about cats with magic however my book series is becoming a TV series and the cats have become ferret cat things and this video helped alot

[@rainbow_cat928]

I need this for my story

[@Harmonikitty2]

Hey! I love your voice! ❤

[@GreyPawzz_.222]

Amazing!!!

[@MarcPlayYatagarasu]

I'm writing My own fantasy story is Dark fantasy it's really hard and many ways but i love it ❤

[@audreyslaughter7699]

I’m writing a book series and I usually write like a wiki and then write the books. Mostly writing the book as I write it down on other stuff

[@penumbra__]

Imma read it >:333

[@RileyHighBerg]

I'm also writing a book, but I started in 2023! It's a mix of inspiration of Warrior cats and Lion King/Lion Guard. I'm writing chapter 4 rn because I haven't started in months because of loss of motivation and school. I'm sure I'll finish the first book this year and I'll self-publish the book. If anyone want to know more, feel free to ask. The book is for adult fiction just like WC/WOF and it's a fantasy book. Maybe if I finish the whole arc 1, I'll animate a movie of it because I always dreamed of it. And I'm currently writing the book in Wattpad because that's where i started 😭

[@Wildanimal200-dr7fg]

Cool! I'm also making a book series

[@givowl2160]

This sounds like the start of an amazing story, it has elements like LGBT+ representation and a focus on a variety of cat lifestyles that I have wanted to see in a series for a long while now.

[@KohakuAmber22]

I hope you get to publish your book someday! Don't be afraid to reach out to small publishers too! There are plenty in the furry community and I bet one would love these books

[@hazelnutthecat]

I’m working on a warriors fanfic, and I’m planning to make a book series too! (Idk when)

[@Uopra]

9:49 i used to do this lol

[@moonheartdebates7681]

Thanks Sonnyfall I think this video could help me with editing both the stories I'm writing now and future projects. This also sounds like an interesting story and world you're creating. I'm also curious if there's a way I can get paws of Stars Due to my not so awesome eye sight it'd be easier to have an online or audiobook version, I'm very curious about reading it.

[@RickyKingProductions]

I believe it’s on AO3

[@AmbrosiaMooshine]

Yo this was an amazing video I loved it - :)

[@DawnTheIceWing]

*me after watching spring but before watching elm* they are totally in love /j edit: nvm elm is married whoops-

[@callie6245]

SAME 😭

[@BerrytailWarriorcats-b6b]

Here's a character idea her name is Dune a loner whith a bad temper but kind when she can be

[@xxxnarurto5747]

I’m planning to write series called Ice Hero very similar to Warrior Cats. Except they’re humans that came become cats and have magical powers 🥰😅🐾

[@oracleiscool]

i Will buy the first book when it comes out, remind me

[@5dimensionlog]

So I am starting to make a story of my own, the problem is I have about the first few chapters in my head but when it comes to righting I get bored quickly.

[@jasper8196]

This is LITERALLY SO COOL WHAT, this is actually really motivating, thank you for making this, I'm trying to write a story myself so this helps a ton. Do you have somewhere you like people to send fanart? I'd really like to draw these silly kitties (+dog)

[@Sunnyfall]

There's a fanart channel in my Discord server, but I also see it if it's sent to my Twitter, Tumblr, or contact email. Thank you so much for the interest, by the way! I'm really glad you're enjoying them. :)

[@eclipsea-animation]

I already love this because it is very clear that it is LGTBQIA friendly, and people can relate to the characters!

[@MayoWc]

Oh! And just wondering, how do i read your fanfiction after i press the link?

[@dixitwastaken]

Elm: I miss my wife, Spring. I miss her a lot.

[@Fallownear229]

If you ever decide to animate it, I’d be down to voice act

[@Efaiers]

Are these going to be real books? Like ones that you can buy at stores??

[@fairycat23]

"Unfamiliar expletives" omg does Foxtail say f-ck? (I imagine not, but what's the harm in asking? lol)

[@Sunnyfall]

xD I've chosen to make up some custom expletives for them to use in cat-world based on their personal values and beliefs but, were he a human, Foxtail would definitely say f***.

[@thelittlepoppy8970]

What is an outline and what does it look like?

[@Mag3.1415]

Can you touch on the magic system?