I outlined *THE PERFECT NOVEL* using all your favorite tropes 😍

[@AbbieEmmons]

WANT ME TO WRITE THIS BOOK? Sign up for the waitlist and stay in the loop while I develop this WIP more 👇abbieemmons.ck.page/5eeb91bd0f

[@rivendells_shona]

I’d read it. 😉 Also, I know I’m coming in late … but how ‘bout this: the prophecy revolves around the “mirror”, but it’s been misinterpreted. The dragon IS the mirror, as it sees through to the soul of the wisher and reflects their true self back to them. If the wisher can embrace their true reality, the dragon finds them worthy.

[@raejax1]

Is it okay that I count myself as one of your supporters yet I've never actually read one of your books...? 'Cause I tell my writer friends about you, and got them watching your videos where you give tips and everything, but I kind of feel guilty that I haven't read one yet. (Also I'm kinda broke still from that one bookstore trip I took last last weekend...)

[@ladychance3522]

Please write this, I want to read it now🙈😂

[@nadiamegna8666]

I would read the ABSOLUTE HELL out of this like SERIOUSLY 👍✨

[@Buffy8Fan]

I wrote a comment two weeks ago saying, "Just tell me when its published so I can buy it," but I don't know if that's what your intentions for the final product are. I hope so.

[@HannahBessette]

Community: *chooses fantasy genre over romance in the polls* Abbie: …FANTASY RoMANCE

[@Iso20227]

Hey, I’m okay with that. A little bit of romance can always spice up a book.

[@ChillHappiness]

And she cooked a feast! Fantasy romance is SO GOOD! 💙

[@mazegazer2753]

lol

[@AbbieEmmons]

🤣 I couldn't resist

[@jasmine_rice]

BECAUSE it's the best kind of fantasy!

[@quirkyauthor5378]

I actually love that she has the sweet girl aesthetic with a badass/mysterious personality. Its fun.

[@usdutchkitty]

Yep, it is if you give the sweet girl aesthetic to, say, Black Widow. :D

[@jpainter7147]

I feel like the soft girl look would be a great disguise for an assassin.

[@AbbieEmmons]

I can honestly relate to this combination a lot 😂

[@johntabler349]

The who did this question can be so layered in this scenario, who left physical scars on her body from her torture but deeper who used that pain to force you to become something you don't want to be (assassin)

[@TheNerd-Y]

Yeah she reminds me of Aerith in FF7

[@anver6594]

I am so fascinated by how fast you come up with an entire outline like that! It seems so simple when you do it. When I try making up a story, I always get stuck on tiny details immediately. Like, I create these problems or plot twists for my characters, but then I can't figure out how to solve them, so I just quit. I think it's really hard to find that balance between too vague and too precise.

[@justClaya]

I fall into this same conundrum haha

[@worthfightingfor2299]

Literally same! It was so cool seeing how she worked that out!

[@AbbieEmmons]

Thank you! I'm glad this brainstorm process inspired you! ☺️ I agree, getting stuck on the little details can be discouraging and stop the flow state of creativity. I find it's best to file those things under "I'll figure it out later" 😏

[@amethystb12345]

I have sort of the same issue but it's a bit different. I have started the same story like 5 different times in 5 different ways, get to a certain point each time & realize I hate everything then start over. I can't seem to make up my mind or get stuck on an idea but can't figure out how to put it into the current story. I've had people tell me don't overthink just write...easier said than done.

[@brandic89]

A skeptical, stubborn, soft assassin, 😂😂😂😂😂!

[@CWAChristy]

I like how in the polls said they preferred grumpy guy/sunshiny girl, but every poll about the characters proved otherwise lol

[@UltimaThe-mz8ih]

Yeah I was so confused when it chose grumpy boy x sunshine girl but the the polls chose a happy go lucky man like pick a side😅

[@bennysundance175]

I also wondered how this would work

[@maj0r_t0m]

I love how this is the perfect mix of cozy and cute with total unhingedness and honestly I love it I'm here for it

[@robynevershed9292]

Hello, I am writing a faith based book and I was wondering what genre that would fall under?

[@IzzyMarrie]

Honestly would love to see this get written. I really love the idea of an assassin woman who dresses beautifully or seems to have a gentle look to her despite her darker ambitions. For one, it hints to another side of her. But also, it'd help her blend into places where she could do her job unnoticed. It shows that she's versatile. The only thing I was kinda sad didn't make it into the outline was the community voted grumpy guy. I think having him be all the things you outlined, including having a "life of the party" and cheerful disposition for his public appearance while being a bit sardonic and grumpy when with her would've been interesting. She can be sharp witted and sarcastic, but she actually does have a sweet side that is gentle which comes out moreso when she's vulnerable would've also been interesting to see.

[@AbbieEmmons]

Yes I agree!! 👏 I feel like most assassin (or badass) female characters fit into this very standard "tough and mean" cookie cutter, so it would be nice to see some variation. And yes, I agree the guy could definitely have a grumpy side that comes out when he's not people-pleasing 🤣

[@IzzyMarrie]

@@AbbieEmmons I tend to love characters who seem all nice on the surface but are kinda dickish. Astarion from Baldur's Gate 3 is part of the reason for that. But yes!! We need more sweet looking, flower loving female baddies!

[@meganhuffmanwrites]

I feel like the grumpy part of the trope for the guy is heavily informed by the fact that he feels so out of place in his environment and among his family. He obviously isn't accepted by his family and he bears the weight of that criticism. Over years, that can cause a person to go from sunny and constantly trying harder to becoming hard and cyncial inside because they just "know" that they will never live up to expectations and can never gain the approval of the people they most aim to please. That could be really fun to explore for the trope. Conversely, the sunshine disposition of the girl strikes me as manifesting in the story in a completely forced way from the female character. She is laying on the sunny bright positivity to gain the prince's trust and that isn't really who she is, maybe? @@AbbieEmmons

[@anonym6013]

So literally Celeana from Glass Throne then?

[@helenamenezes6056]

What I like to imagine is that he could be like Mirabel from Encanto. He could be fun and comic relief when he's trying to get people to notice him, but in other moments he is pessimistic and grumpy

[@siebkelderart7599]

This is why The Dragon Prince is my comfort show. Epic quest, enchanted forest/mountain trail, prince and assasin, enemies to lovers, it's got like 80% of these things

[@dondurna24]

I was thinking the same thing !

[@cqllvmm]

@@dondurna24 No I was actually just about to comment that this reminded me of TDP so much

[@silverpadawn]

Yes! I love the dragon prince so much!!

[@stjuliaofavila]

ABBIE IF YOU DONT WRITE AND PUBLISH THIS BOOK IM GOING TO DIE 😂 this is such literal GOLD! I love this so much! 😍 ~Lia Nicole

[@Inemin27]

I had the same thought when the video ended. So, I literally searched through the comments to see if anyone had said that already. Yes, Abbie, please write that book. It's 🥰amazing!

[@worthfightingfor2299]

YESSSS

[@brandic89]

Oh, the best comics actually have tragic pasts!

[@AbbieEmmons]

tbh I'm VERY excited to write it... 😍 If you want to stay in the loop about this WIP, join the waitlist here: abbieemmons.ck.page/5eeb91bd0f

[@Inemin27]

@@AbbieEmmons Yaaay! I'm all in. ♥ [Can't wait! 🙀]

[@starieonAA]

NO MY BOOK HAS ALL OF THOSE- except "she's an assassin"...for now ;)

[@ilovebeinagirl]

Mine too, except my MC THINKS she's an assassin! 😂

[@Iso20227]

I have a book in writing with enemies to lovers, and the girl is an assassin who was betrayed by an evil king. I almost feel ripped off, but I’m still excited to see where this goes.

[@kc-jm3cd]

I didn’t do the assassin thing or the prince thing, but almost everything else is there, but it spans over multiple books

[@starieonAA]

NEVERMIND! ITS "*he's* an assassin" same thing right? my book is damn huge, im so scared

[@Iso20227]

@@starieonAA now I’m intrigued. How huge is your book?

[@SkeeterMorey]

Loved the way you laced all those ideas together and seeing how you built it from the ground up. Pure genius.

[@AbbieEmmons]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed this video! ☺️

[@audreyharty4859]

@@AbbieEmmons Please write this book. I will buy it.

[@AbbieEmmons]

@@audreyharty4859 Tbh I'm very excited to write it!! If you want to stay in the loop while I work on this WIP you can join the waitlist here: abbieemmons.ck.page/5eeb91bd0f

[@PrincessDonuts]

Maybe the prince can be an outcast AND funny/goofy/charming at the same time because : 1. The king has considered the prince to be unworthy to be king since his childhood, maybe because of some sacred oath, or rite of passage, because of his public speaking fear or something similar. 2. Because he did not have his father's favor, the others in the palace might have ostracized him, like the nobles and his brothers 3. He's awkward, maybe shy because of the isolation and is not the best at socializing, but maybe sneaks out once and meets the guards of the palace and finds loyal friends in them? They might not know that he is the prince, but they're comfortable around him and like him. Maybe he goes to the towns with them and sees the conditions of the peasants and how they live. They could be suffering or something maybe, possibly because of his father's misgoverning (he could be showing favoritism to the nobles), and this becomes something the prince fixes later on in the end when the king is dethroned.

[@PrincessDonuts]

He is funny/goofy/charming around the guards who he's close and comfortable with, but not around the nobles, his brothers or the assasin because he's very guarded

[@swordquillinc.5335]

Or he befriends animals or friends he makes out of his books and imaginations such as his drawings. He may even talk to the environment itself.

[@inked_imaginarium]

This reminds me of Nikolai Lantsov from, the Grishaverse (You’ll see the reference if you read)

[@fatoumatagassama4767]

Omg. This is exactly my main character. I’m gonna sob.

[@Amy_Mi6]

Only Abbie would approach a slay-the-dragon trope and go "Nope. Animal cruelty. Gotta have a workaround for that bit." 😂❤

[@jamie-1608]

Slay the dragon 💅

[@AbbieEmmons]

It's my inner enneagram One being empathetic all the time 🤭

[@Amy_Mi6]

@@AbbieEmmons And we *love* you for that 😄❤️

[@Miss_Myth]

​@AbbieEmmons I have a fix!! Instead of fighting the dragon, there's some sort of reveal of needing intelligence rather than force to get past the dragon - riddle, philosophy, etc. [I'm honestly picturing the climax of the old movie Flight of Dragons if anyone remembers that.] 🥰 Whatever happens I love this so much! [Enneagram One as well!!]

[@Buffy8Fan]

@@AbbieEmmons Is there a profile for plae/setting you would recommend. I'm struggling and I don't like the ones that come with programs.

[@VXMasterson]

I was so upset when Grumpy Guy/Sunshine Girl won over Sunshine Guy/Grumpy Girl Would love to see more challenges like this!

[@jasmine_rice]

YES! I love sunshine guy/grumpy girl ❤❤❤

[@AbbieEmmons]

I know same 🥲

[@Jade.051]

I love grumpy girl/sunshine guy, I was upset too😅

[@mollymacaroni934]

omg yes, reminds me of Wendell and Emily from Emily wilde

[@SnowFlake-z6n]

​@@jasmine_rice Reminds me of Sterling and Alvara from The Timekeeper's Secret! By fav couple and book ❤

[@lexi_coop_]

My current WIP already includes so many of these haha. Royalty, secret identities, an epic quest, mountains and forests, etc. We love to see it!

[@AbbieEmmons]

That sounds awesome!

[@MissRuthina]

I am a fantasy lover...I do not enjoy contemporary as a genre. But on principle I felt like I had to vet Abbie and I consumed her book 100 days of sunlight in a night (I stayed up all night to read it too!!). Just wanted to message....

[@BreezyRenee333]

The Throne of Glass vibes I'm getting here 😂😂

[@Swiftie2009.]

FOR REAL

[@georginakosi5411]

27:04: It's like the sudden "I don't want it anymore" like in the movie "Baby Boom". I forgot the name of this step. And second, Abbie you are a GENIUS to figure this out, and outline so well. Please write it and publish it, I want to read it!!!

[@AbbieEmmons]

Yes!! I like to call that the "temptation" story beat... I actually did a video on it using Baby Boom as an example: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZa9k6V6p8qWfMk And thank you for saying you'd read this if I wrote it!! I might just do that 😏

[@Noitartst]

Why be so conflicted over whether the idea of a "soft," girly girl could work? Sure, it can-ever heard of the term "pretty poison"? Have her lure her prey to their deaths by way of food and drink, then poison them, probably via some deadly form of flower extract to complete the "pretty" motif. Overt kindness covering covert cold-bloodedness is truly chilling, and potent, so writing such a character is MORE than intriguing to me. Having her being a poisoner would fit her as also a spy and assassin, and if so, who is she doing this for? What are her loyalties and how was she trained? How much remorse does she feel? The tension and mistrust betwixt her and whoever her love interest is start to write themselves. A strong female character need not know martial arts nor have great physical strength to have power, folks; why beat them up when you know how to manipulate them? A poisoner and manipulator whilst appearing classically feminine would be a GREAT complement. What if she's killed someone he seeks to avenge, and they're falling for each other? Or she realizes she has to kill either him, or someone he holds dear? What if she has to comfort him after she's murdered his mother, say, and now he's cursing out poisoners in particular as incorrigible cowards whilst swearing vengeance on whoever did this? There's no easy resolution, is there?

[@HannahBessette]

Immediately struck me as a cool idea

[@Noitartst]

Abbie's idea, or my flesh-out thereto? Having her being a poisoner would fit her as also a spy and assassin, and if so, who is she doing this for? What are her loyalties and how was she trained? How much remorse does she feel? The tension and mistrust betwixt her and whoever her love interest is start to write themselves. A strong female character need not know martial arts nor have great physical strength to have power, folks; why beat them up when you know how to manipulate them? A poisoner and manipulator whilst appearing classically feminine would be a GREAT complement. What if she's killed someone he seeks to avenge, and they're falling for each other? Or she realizes she has to kill either him, or someone he holds dear? What if she has to comfort him after she's murdered his mother, say, and now he's cursing out poisoners in particular as incorrigible cowards whilst swearing vengeance on whoever did this? There's no easy resolution, is there? @@HannahBessette

[@SwedishTourist]

I think this is one of the reasons Abbie got so excited about the plot. She realised quite soon that this is the perfect disguise. Of course hah! :) (just my guess)

[@someone189...]

That actually sounds like this girl (side mc/mc[how you look at it]) i mean she even has that flower way of killing ... and poison too. She is also a manipulator.... so yes....

[@someone189...]

And she has got someone killed by another killer who has fallen for her.

[@MrZkoki]

You really aced this improvisational exercise, fueled by popular demand so to say. And you were able to come up with very concrete ideas on the fly. Your writer's mindset has become much more grounded and multifaceted in a matter of months. Good for you, Abbie.

[@clearestlittlekid]

It's kinda weird to know what abbie is gonna write and i've been spoiled about everything but omg this is so fun and entertaining!

[@AbbieEmmons]

hehe I'm the queen of spoilers I can't help it 😅 but I’m very excited to develop this WIP more… 😍 if you want to stay in the loop as I work on this novel, you can join the waitlist here: abbieemmons.ck.page/5eeb91bd0f

[@maaquijano]

The way I DEVOURED every second of this video! 👏 Thank you for this, Abbie! Now I'm inspired to mix all my favorite tropes into a novel. 😭

[@katiem4185]

That was the most fun I've ever had on instagram and this video is epic. Please do it again 😍

[@AbbieEmmons]

I will definitely be doing more vids like this! 😊

[@SwedishTourist]

I agree it was super fun!!!

[@AyakaSakura113]

OMG I LOVE THAT STORY ALREADY!! Please keep writing this with us, this was SO much fun! I want to read this book already, in fact, i even want to write it. But i love this format of working on a book together with you!! It was soo so much fun ah! Love you Abbie, you're the literal definition of comfort

[@AbbieEmmons]

Thank you so much!! Tbh I’m very excited to develop this WIP more… 😍 if you want to stay in the loop as I work on this novel, you can join the waitlist here: abbieemmons.ck.page/5eeb91bd0f

[@CMHolst]

Idk if anyone else has contributed their thoughts on the end, but maybe the dragon slays the evil king as thanks for sparing its life. Now the prince/king has a dragon protector. 🤷‍♀️

[@SonyaJay-84]

First time here. You're amazing and this whole video is simply genius. I'm such a procrastinator and get overwhelmed by all the necessary ingredients and putting them all together in a way that makes sense but you've boiled down the essentials and explained things in such a way that my OCD mind is soothed. For now, lol. Thank you so much.

[@ViEdits00]

Ya'll, as soon as I saw the cover of this, I freaked out and started watching right away. Abbie your the best for writing and I literally would have no confidence if it wasn't for you and your vids ❤️

[@AbbieEmmons]

awwww oh my goodness thank you so much! I'm so stoked to know that my videos have helped you on your writing journey!! 💗🥲

[@isabellavieiraventura7384]

I'm just BLOWN AWAY by this video. The ideia, the storytelling, the amount of fun and inspiration this gave me is INSANE. PLEASE MAKE MORE

[@AbbieEmmons]

Thank you! I'm definitely going to make more vids like this one! and I'm quite excited to develop this WIP more… 😍 if you want to stay in the loop as I work on this novel, you can join the waitlist here: abbieemmons.ck.page/5eeb91bd0f

[@wizardgaming758]

Just thought of something that might give the story a bit of a twist. Maybe the prince finds out that the dragon is really his mother? The king had his wife banished for some reason, and got a wizard to cast a spell on her. Maybe, fantasy isn't really my forte, but thought that might be an intriguing plot twist. Great story building though, Abbie!

[@helenamenezes6056]

Dragon lives, Prince gets a loving mom, and even more reason to dethrone the king... Yeah, this seems perfect. Why is this Prince literally Zuko?

[@kc-jm3cd]

It’s so cute she didn’t wanna kill the dragon And the story is so cliché it’s good. But that was a pretty amazing first run at it. Well done!

[@krystal_stephanie_958]

Pleaseee do more of these, this was so insightful and fun!! ❤

[@justguy-4630]

I'm good at writing this way but it's definitely out of my comfort zone.

[@AlisonK-hf6ol]

She had me hooked at the title. ABBBIIEEE THIS BOOK IS TOO PERFECT ITS NOT POSSSIBLE

[@AbbieEmmons]

Thank you!! Tbh I’m very excited to develop this WIP more… 😍 if you want to stay in the loop as I work on this novel, you can join the waitlist here: abbieemmons.ck.page/5eeb91bd0f

[@AlisonK-hf6ol]

@@AbbieEmmons AHHH TYSM!! I will def stay in the loop

[@Avaleigh-sp9hx]

This video gave me so much inspiration to write my comfort book so now I know what I will be working on for the next few months! Thank you so much for the awesome video Abbie! 😁

[@AbbieEmmons]

This comment brightened my day! Thank you so much! 🤩

[@evastrgar]

This is one of your best videos. I want to see more videos like this.

[@grumpypunch3910]

I have been ploughing through my outline for ages. Watching Abbie craft this in the way she has is humbling. I'm completely here for it. Thanks Abbie!

[@emmareckzin]

Ok but how does Abbie make this look so easy😅😭 Thank you for this Abbie, this actually helped me come up with some more ideas for my own story that I'm outline right now! Would love to see this as a series - either (AKA BOTH) doing more polls that you turn into outlines or seeing this one through and showing us your process for taking an idea to outline to writing to editing to cover design + book naming to publishing. That would be SO cool, I would watch the heck out of that series!! P.S. If you actually write this book I would devour it SO FAST😍🤤

[@AbbieEmmons]

These are such great ideas! Thank you for watching, I'm so glad you were inspired by this video. I'm definitely going to do more writing challenges like this one and develop this WIP more as well! 😍 if you want to stay in the loop as I work on this novel, you can join the waitlist here: abbieemmons.ck.page/5eeb91bd0f

[@DzisiajwBetlejemSylwiaHazboun]

The more drama, blood and evil the happier she is with talking about it 😂

[@KaylieghHereford]

OH. MY. GOSH. I finally read One Hundred Days of Sunlight, and man, I was HOOKED! I got through the whole book in like 3 days!! It was awesome!!!!!! I've never identified with a character more than I have Tessa 😅

[@makeros1963]

do you think it’s good for 12 year olds

[@KaylieghHereford]

@@makeros1963 Hm? Like is it appropriate? I'd say so! There's some swearing, but nothing more severe then the S word, and none of the romance is really innapropriate!

[@makeros1963]

@@KaylieghHereford thank you for that☺️

[@sarahdenton7559]

@@makeros1963Yeah it should be fine! I read it when I was either 12 or 13 and it was ok. It might just depend on maturity. I don’t remember anything really inappropriate either

[@makeros1963]

@@sarahdenton7559 thank you ☺️

[@alenabaez]

tell me why i was just about to ask for the prompts and tropes and right then... you gives it to us... you are so on it, I love it! Thank you 🤣💖

[@caitiebys8883]

This is probably one of my favorite Writer's Life Wednesdays videos ❤❤❤

[@karensullivan7050]

I'm barely halfway through the video and already think this is the most fun, insane, and inspiring writing challenge to date! What a good time I'm having, can't wait to see the rest...okay just finished it and it was as fun and informative as I thought it would be.

[@lamultishipper9530]

12:05 Omg i love it when the aestathic of the person condricts what you usually imagine them to act like. It catches you ofguard and makes the person seem that more real

[@itsautumnbreeze]

This video and story ingredient exercise genuinely has me SO EXCITED to write!! The inspiration and discover juices are flowing immediately. Love love love

[@AbbieEmmons]

WANT TO BUILD YOUR OWN COMFORT BOOK? GRAB MY BRAINSTORMING TEMPLATE HERE 👇 abbieemmonsauthor.com/store/build-your-own-comfort-book-printable-brainstorm-guide

[@alayamcgill7166]

#ProtectTheDragons

[@overlord_shafiq8469]

Can you please make a video breaking down kishontenketsu story structure of eastern Asia please

[@BookloversPQB4]

Are you publishing this book, if so, what’s the name?

[@karensullivan7050]

Do you include the poll's multiple choice options with the template? I'm a newbie and would love to play around with those for practice.

[@xylonpesquera8605]

Does anyone else see a lot of similarities in the characters contradictions to Spy x Family?

[@mirelevance]

Thank you for having the writing community/ your followers involved with the ideas behind this new WIP. You have made us feel seen and also are writing a story not only that you enjoy, but that we all will enjoy based on popular demand. I hope that the writing community will continue to be involved in Project Dragon 🐉 and that we will have more opportunities to contribute to the formation of this story. Thank you for creating the link to follow along with your journey. We as a community appreciate you and your hard work! Rock on! 🤘🏻❤️ @AbbieEmmons

[@janinawittkopp4995]

That was amazing. Please do more of this, this was so inspireing for me as a baby author 😊

[@somebody-dv8fr]

Prince thinks he's unworthy and goes on a quest to reach a magical wish granting device that will make him a better person -worthy of being a Prince. In his AHA moment he realises that whatver he was seeking, he already has or has earned during the epic quest, BUT not before sacrifing his wish of being king to save the assassin who in turn had sacrificed herself as a result of her AHA moment as she tries to prove herself to the prince.

[@lalaladybird]

The way I've been writing (attempting) a novel/series with all of this, and thinking it was too much. This is GOLD.

[@Fenchy_Artz]

Literally was struggling to find a video like this all day 😭 thank youu amazing as always! 👏

[@SwedishTourist]

right??? i wrote a reddit post asking for this, and I was literally MOCKED for wanting to see people plot their stories... "do you like to watch paint dry? wanna visit your neighbours when they pay their bills?". good thing I already had abbies video in my watchlist haha.. though some actually gave me good advice. brandon sanderson have a couple of livestreams writing stuff, for example.

[@EveryFurtherMile]

This was quite interesting. It holds a decent amount of the aspects I want to include in my book, so it was neat to see how much the storyline can differ even with similar tropes.

[@ArcherVegaMusic]

Magic mirrors always act as glamours, not wish artifacts. A mirror that ACTUALLY changes something in reality is such a new concept I’d LOVE to see it.

[@maddieburnett4554]

Absolutely LOVED this!! It was so fun! Please do more of them!!

[@viridis7076]

Damn, I'm in the process of writing two books right now (one a collab and then my own) and this makes me want to start a third one 😆 Great video!

[@Rebel-Blaze]

Sameeee XD

[@zenebornman7917]

This is so awesome and I love the fact that Abbie says to create your own ideal book cause by all popular votes I know I would've chosen the least popular. Every story is uniquely perfect for each individual writer. 💙

[@AbbieEmmons]

Well said!! 🙌

[@ThePinkLatte]

ooo im gonna use some of these tropes, i have been trying to plot a fantasy and no idea ever seems good enough 📖

[@Tycrdsvuniuhnhiuntv]

You are a literal genius! it’s crazy you can just come up with a whole plot on the spot, now I want to read your books!

[@AbbieEmmons]

wow thank you so much! This video was so much fun to make, I'm so glad you enjoyed it! 😇

[@Deadboiying]

0:14 This is quite random but that’s one interesting way to hold a pen. Is there a reason for that?

[@Scott_Films-y3l]

My friend holds it like that

[@RachelleHertzler-jw3nj]

I can’t answer for that, because I’m not Abbie, but I actually have two classmates who hold their pens exactly like that. Apparently it’s not that uncommon.

[@AK-pi9jk]

Hi Abby, great video! Thank you! I was wondering if you would make a video about how to use NOTION for outlining and everything that is connected with creative process 🥰

[@DyaalAenocyon77]

You forgot starcrossed lovers! That would have been my pick for sure

[@itshannahost]

Just followed this to solidify my story that I've been writing for the past 3.5yrs. I always enjoy doing exercises like these to streamline my plot and make sure I'm sticking to my themes/character motivations while I write. Helps to go back to the planning stage sometimes when you've had your head in the writing for so long! Would love to see the friends or strangers to lovers trope breakdown at some point too!

[@davesilva550]

This video is amazing, everything in it makes happy 😄🤭🤭

[@videnlu966]

This is the most fun I've had in a while! I loved every second of this video !!!!💗😍

[@taylorhayes1751]

I was watching this to help add to my novel idea, but I already have SO many of these!! So I'm guessing I'm on the right track!! Thank you as always for the video Abbie. x

[@mirelevance]

I love the name “Kieran” for the softy, female assassin. The name means, “little dark one”. It fits her personality. The name has a feisty edge, but it is also sweet- a beautiful blend, just like her. ☺️

[@GeorgiaPeach05]

That's a cool name! Also, I love how you describe it

[@Pinkmichboy]

Now I know why Kieran from Pokémon is named that

[@StellarStuff13]

@@PinkmichboyYass!

[@danasa4994]

I felt i headbutted into a wall as soon as i saw the name Kieran mentioned... that's my man! that's my assassin from the webtoon Purple Hyacinth. It's Kieren White and he's the best worst assassin Ardhalis has ever seen. (Bonus: living up the enemies to lovers with Lauren Sinclair.. the vengeful police officer that can hear lies)

[@pixie_angel_10]

Honestly, I am writing a book that combines several genres including murder and suicide mystery, romance, fantasy, and science fiction. However, I just wanted to say that your videos have been incredibly helpful in my learning process. Thank you, Abbie, for sharing such valuable content. I look forward to seeing more from you.

[@רפאל-ב]

15:21 I think this would be SO FUN if she doesn't know he's secretly the prince and then when she discovers it is also when she has to make the choice 19:03 yes!!! This is so fun!

[@AbbieEmmons]

Honestly I’m very excited to develop this WIP more… 😍 if you want to stay in the loop as I work on this novel, you can join the waitlist here: abbieemmons.ck.page/5eeb91bd0f

[@רפאל-ב]

@@AbbieEmmons Ooh awesome! Will do!

[@KaylaOfficx]

The way you were able to think of the whole thing like that is impressive, though in fantasy novels, I tend to look more for the fantasy part, thats why my book, very detailed but doesn't have a concrete story line had been going on for like 2 years now and I'm not even half way done. This video would probably help me figuring out how to write my characters, anyways a very helpful and captivating vid!

[@meharbrar3132]

after you wrote that FMC 'who' section I also did the "gleeful writer plotting angst" laugh-

[@BMiriamRhodes]

Abbie!!! You should work on this book chapter by chapter in yt vids as a way of teaching us how to approach all of the twists and turns and challenges that come along with writing a novel - it would be fun and educational! Plus, then we'll be able to see where this story goes hahaha :D

[@somebody-dv8fr]

The idea that comes to mind right of the bat at the thought of forbidden romance and mistaken identity is that two people -who hated each other- fall in love. One of them has their identity undercover for which ever reason and they later come to realise that they come from opposing family lines or species that cant be together but its too late cause they've already fallen in love.

[@nmmorton]

I absolutely LOVED this video!! A thousand times YES do more of these! 😂 Watching this brainstorming session was so inspiring and helpful. And...this story sounds like something I want to read right now! 😆 Thank you Abbie!

[@AbbieEmmons]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad this video inspired you, I'm definitely going to do more writing challenges like this and tbh I’m very excited to develop this WIP more… 😍 if you want to stay in the loop as I work on this novel, you can join the waitlist here: abbieemmons.ck.page/5eeb91bd0f

[@nmmorton]

Very awesome! 😊 I signed up so I can stay up to date!

[@Rosahmina]

The intro was on point 😂❤

[@TD.Knight]

I found it incredibly fun watching you come up with this story. I pants most of my stories, so I don't think would work for me. However, despite this not being the type of book I normally go for, I'd buy this if you wrote it. Thanks for all your videos!

[@NicoleOnYTube]

MAKE A PLAYLIST FOR THIS!!! Please! like one of those immersive writing sessions.

[@craftsstuff1774]

You HAVE to write this book! I would read it over and over for forever.

[@AbbieEmmons]

Tbh I’m very excited to develop this WIP more… 😍 if you want to stay in the loop as I work on this novel, you can join the waitlist here: abbieemmons.ck.page/5eeb91bd0f

[@ary74]

6:20 the first thing I thought is an Epic Fantasy where an handsome prince goes on a quest with a girl from another important family but against the king, and they are enemies to lovers

[@skiinsyd_]

I JUST REALISED YOU'RE THE AUTHOR OF THE BEST CHRISTMAS EVER, I LITERALLY LOVE THAT BOOK SMMM

[@allisonortiz6334]

OMG I’M SO EXCITED

[@mariavictoriaperez]

I really loved this training and the final result... I know this is a book I want to read for sure!

[@case143_icon]

Male writers: "Slay The Dragon!" Female writers:"That would be animal cruelty let's find another way around" Edit: I'm not trying to stereotype or anything it was just a joke

[@AbbieEmmons]

🤣🤣🤣

[@GleamDrawz]

As a female writer, I choose the first option. I guess I’m a male now.

[@Wallish-q3n]

Not female writers, just Abbie

[@woulfisk]

damn, way to stereotype

[@cedriko1662]

I would look for something else too, but only because "Slaying the Dragon" is too cliché. Either they kill another monster, or the dragon was a person in the end and they have to persuade it, or the dragon doesn't exist in the end... Or all of that at once.

[@msblogger349]

OMG, I'M SO EXCITED!!!!

[@apocketfulofink]

Ooooooft I got to the end of the "building the story" template and all the answers basically reflect almost all the plot and characters I have created. 💚 Now I don't know whether to be super happy about having a comfort cozy fantasy outlined, or feeling the pressure 😅 the comfort story you created is AMAZING!

[@AbbieEmmons]

Thank you so much! Tbh I’m very excited to develop this WIP more… 😍 if you want to stay in the loop as I work on this novel, you can join the waitlist here: abbieemmons.ck.page/5eeb91bd0f

[@nancywakeley9853]

MAYBE because the dragon is killed, that automatically meant that the king would also be 'dethroned' but the two MC's didn't know it at the time. When they return home, no matter the cost, they find that by slaying the dragon, they have 'slayed' the evil king as well. Such a great story!!

[@usdutchkitty]

I was thinking that the dragon is only "slain" by self-sacrifice by the person/persons involved. It can be a sudden twist on the "slay the dragon" trope, like... it is an extension to who might be worthy of "The wish mirror". What are dragons known for? Being greedy. Even though the prince is wanting his dreams to come true, he's being greedy. What if the dragon is a reflection of "greed" and maybe, in the battle against it, declarations are made and once the prince wants to forgo his wish, his greed, to save the assassin, the dragon sees that the prince is selfless, and, as an extension of the mirror... I see this in my head as almost illusionary crystal-glass magic shows around the dragon, breaking and it is actually becomes the item. So another twist on the "slay the dragon" trope. You're only worthy if you slay your greed.

[@jpainter7147]

Maybe the prophecy is ambiguous and it is taken to mean that the dragon needs slaying, but actually it meant the king needed dethroning the whole time

[@usdutchkitty]

Maybe, I just let my brain go as she was trying to plot out the self-sacrifice/dragon bit. My D&D brain turned on at that point of "oh, there's a classic but there could be a really good twist if played right"@@jpainter7147

[@AbbieEmmons]

"You're only worthy if you slay your greed." I love that!! 👏

[@writeit_right]

This is such a unique way to write a novel. I guess everyone has their own perspective and like you said, everyone has their own ingredient that will comprise their story. Thanks for creating this template. Kudos!

[@saradeandres2131]

Wait, I went through the entire video thinking she was going to announce that she was going to write the book for real so we can see every detail. I hope the ideas not off the table!

[@usdutchkitty]

Absolutely. I don't actually read fantasy romance but I would give this story a chance.

[@AbbieEmmons]

Tbh I’m very excited to develop this WIP more… 😍 I can't say when it will be published, but someday!! if you want to stay in the loop as I work on this novel, you can join the waitlist here: abbieemmons.ck.page/5eeb91bd0f

[@georgiasomething2064]

@@AbbieEmmonsEYYYYYYYY

[@AuroraRose_Andromeda]

Thank you Abbie for putting together this amazing video. This has helped me so much as I watched. I even bought your template and will use it with my current WIPS and future WIPs.

[@AbbieEmmons]

Thank you so much, AuroraRose! You're the best. 💗 I'm so glad this inspired you!

[@neofulcrum5013]

Me who’s essentially writing a mc in a rebel group in a dystopian city setting in a semi grounded story 😅

[@RosieIfYouKnowMe]

Watching to see if there's a better way to outline than what I've been using. Didn't expect so much information 😊 My first novel has a lot of these so I'm pretty happy.

[@ratherbe.reading]

Are you planning on writing this??? I’d love to see it!😊

[@AbbieEmmons]

Yes! I’m actually quite excited to develop this WIP more… 😍 if you want to stay in the loop as I work on this novel, you can join the waitlist here: abbieemmons.ck.page/5eeb91bd0f

[@lyndacamacho1056]

Yayyy i was waiting for this vid!!! Can't wait to see the final result of the outline!

[@AbbieEmmons]

Thank you! I’m very excited to develop this WIP more… 😍 if you want to stay in the loop as I work on this novel, you can join the waitlist here: abbieemmons.ck.page/5eeb91bd0f

[@castellan4880]

"Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who's the fairest guy of all? No, not him. I said, NOT HIM! Geez, magic mirrors just don't listen. Gimme some other guy already!!!"

[@angelabublitz5912]

One of my most favorite Abbie videos EVER 😍

[@larssjostrom6565]

I just realized how your story could be altered. The prince could be the son of a mafia boss(which is another version of a king) and the assassin a law enforcer sent to apprehend him which would lead to his execution.

[@AbbieEmmons]

oooooh 🤯

[@richardrahl1001]

Wonderful! Perhaps your best video in a while. Lovely & helpful as always! :)

[@bessieburnet9816]

I love it already. 😈

[@MNSTERofficial]

same here

[@A_WeirdGrl_09]

yes

[@AbbieEmmons]

Thank youuu! Tbh I’m very excited to develop this WIP more… 😍 if you want to stay in the loop as I work on this novel, you can join the waitlist here: abbieemmons.ck.page/5eeb91bd0f

[@TheZetaKai]

This reminds me a lot of polls that I conducted years ago in a homebrew D&D forum to vote up an entire campaign setting. The results of the polls were very interesting, not what we expected, and not what we would have always chosen on our own. But it was great learning experience, and I'm still proud of our results. It took us over two years to publish, but we did complete it eventually.

[@gemmarigby8128]

This is the plot for Shrek

[@Orchidmami]

Now I neeeed the finished novel. Also those earrings are so pretty! 💕💕

[@ShayanMallick29]

WAIT I NEED SNACKS