Writing Tips: What if No One Likes my Writing?

[@lillyward-packard9131]

"Garbage is better than a blank screen." I really needed that, so THANK YOU. I love your videos.

[@JennaMoreci]

Lilly Ward-Packard You're so welcome! It's true--at least garbage is SOMETHING, right? You should be proud of garbage, most people don't even get past the blank screen part.

[@Zagesses]

I'm in the middle of a writing process and when I feel like garbage I just remember that it's called 'garbage can' and not 'garbage cannot' :)

[@Zagesses]

+Zagesses Btw love these videos, just found them yesterday and I've been bing-watching them since, haha! It has helped a lot, so thank you Jenna!

[@shailidewangan446]

+Zagesses Brought a smile on my face. :)

[@timyrakal7464]

+Zagesses Thank you so much! this quote really helped me to continue my writing! :)

[@anngroves1327]

Thanks made me smile

[@TheMoonSpirit00]

I drink to forget this comment

[@ДарьяСорокина-д5б]

Actually, I cannot think even of one single book that would appeal to everybody. There is no such book, I assume. And it makes me feel better.

[@dontmindme.imjustafraidofe9327]

Дарья Сорокина I really like that. I screenshot it to remember it. Thank you.

[@JennaMoreci]

THANKS FOR WATCHING! LOVE YOU! WHY AM I SHOUTING?!!?

[@ricardoporfirio6283]

BC u're perfect

[@JennaMoreci]

Jake Bass aw thanks :)

[@VicVictory99]

My 1st book, a comic, isn't worked on anymore. It was for my class. The two reasons are... 1. I lost it. and 2. I thought people would encourage me and say it was a good idea. But, two people were all like, "COPYRIGHTED NAME FOR MAIN CHARACTER!" The name was Heartgold. I got discouraged and quit the project. Even if I wanted to work on it again, I can't... because I lost it. I love your video, though!

[@TheImmortalArcher]

Thank YOU, Jenna! :D Is that a Shannara Chronicles phone case on your phone?

[@gilbertoignacioaguirrevarg4550]

i think stephen king has broke that anxiety

[@ladybirdg5658]

Ultimately, when it comes to creating, do what you like. If you're an author, write what you want to read; if you're a musician, play what you want to hear; as an artist, make what you want to look at. Because no matter what, there's always a risk that you will be the only person who cares. So be passionate.

[@ZevarCoda]

I never get the feeling that no one will like my writing, because i write for myself. I don't write for certain people, and i write because i couldn't find any books that i really like. That's why i decided to make my own. I won't care if people don't like it, because it's not for them, it's for myself.

[@thelittlebosniaexperience8181]

Vanya wow....never thought of it that way

[@maexvi9095]

Great way of putting it! :)

[@BUDDYCB4]

"Garbage is better than nothing. You can work with garbage." Simple. Profound. Love it!

[@Favourites35]

Writing since the age of 10, this has to be one of the best motivational talks I've ever listened to.

[@JennaMoreci]

Favourites35 awww thank you :)

[@silkegabrielle7779]

LOL at "swimming in her Scrooge Mc Duck vault." Love hearing what you have to say. Both insightful and entertaining!

[@JennaMoreci]

hahaha thanks! I'm just waiting on my money vault now...

[@geraldfrost4710]

@@JennaMoreci Ahh, the dream of every starving writer. To eventually have so much gold in your pockets that you have to hire someone to hold up your pants. Also, you have to build your money vault before you fill it with gold.

[@beansnschemes3313]

So I don't know, that's probably gonna sound weird but ... I'm always kinda scared that if people will actually read my book they're exactly going to think that I'm trying too hard and stuff. I don't know, I guess it's because sometimes I catch myself imagining what it would be like if my book really got released and I had success with it? Like, many people have read short stories and other documents by me and I only got positive reactions back. I love nothing more than writing and I would always continue it, no matter if I'd make money with it or not. But because of those thoughts of becoming a published author (what is my biggest dream) I think, I won't make it. I'm normally not like this and I also don't wanna become super rich or so but I just have the feeling that my dream and my book is going to fail because of this.

[@JennaMoreci]

+potast itute sounds like you're over-analyzing and psyching yourself out. Why would anyone think you're trying too hard? And who cares if they do? Do what you want. Write the book. It's your life.

[@Luvelyte]

+Jenna Moreci Is there such a thing as too much weird in a book?

[@lara5357]

This, excatly this! I got so much positive feedback and so many people that said I'll be a professional author, and now I kinda feel like people will read it and think I'm trying to hard to be good.

[@KezanzatheGreat]

Successful, not successful, all that's relative. Know why? Cause it's all in how you define success. Success could mean getting lots of money off your book, or it could mean writing a bestseller that everyone loves, or it could even mean simply having completed the book. However you define it, just note my two pieces of advice: one, write whatever you want to, because in the end the book has to please YOU before it can please anyone else; and two, the harshest criticizer of your book will always be yourself, for the same reason as I mentioned before. If you're not happy with it, why write it? You won't be able to cater to everyone's tastes all at once, so write what pleases you, and the rest will be history. Readers can tell when a writer's heart isn't in the book. Believe me, it shows.

[@jacobdarling1524]

She's like a dark haired Jenna Marbles that writes books. I love it :)

[@JennaMoreci]

D'awww thank you :) Side note: is that your real name? If so, you have the best name in the history of names.

[@jacobdarling1524]

Jenna Moreci You're very welcome. And yes it is my real name haha. Thanks. Your book sounds amazing btw, definitely going to give it a read. I'm in the very slow process of writing one myself.

[@JennaMoreci]

Jacob Darling YES! You have the best author (and character) name ever! No one can even pronounce my last name *grumble grumble* So glad you think my book sounds cool, I hope you enjoy it! I'd love to hear all about yours :) And hey if you ever have any questions, don't hesitate to ask :)

[@jacobdarling1524]

Jenna Moreci Right?! I don't even need a pen name or anything haha. And you're welcome, I always enjoy reading books with strong female characters, it's refreshing and a good change of pace. And yeah it would be cool to get some feedback from a fellow writer. It's a bit too complex of a plot to explain in comment form lol, but maybe we can exchange emails?

[@JennaMoreci]

Jacob Darling What about Facebook? I check FB more than I check my email: facebook.com/authorjennamoreci

[@ultimatefangirl5718]

I've been watching your videos nonstop for the past few days and they've been super helpful 😊 and I agree with u about twilight

[@lunaroyale4555]

I sometimes feel like I'm not a very good writer. That my writing will be critiqued with poor literary-skill comments from stephen king, lol. (I don't know why I think of S.K. would ever look at my writing anyway...) Because I'm a new writer, I'm trying to work on listening to more audiobooks. I have a short attention span and and learn better by watching rather than reading. So...I've kinda got a long way to go with English, haha. But I've always loved Fantasy. And want to create my own fantasy with my imagination and characters. And I am also a character driven reader/listener. I love my characters so far and it's helping me charge through my book. Thanks for the advice! :)

[@JennaMoreci]

Luna Royale it's normal to feel that way. don't be discouraged :)

[@wallykaspars9700]

I've found the best way that works for me: I write what I like because I like to write it, and, if others don't like my writing, I don't give a damn, that will not stop me.

[@chickachicken5620]

Thanks for your nice words! I know I want to be a web-comic artist, but I still need to write a solid story. Your videos has really helped me focus on the important aspects of the story, so when I begin, I will know a little more about what makes a story great :) Even though it's in pictures.

[@nicoleneal6187]

Haha I so relate to this, I have to meditate before writing just to clear my head of all those worries and self doubts. And even if your writing does suck, it's still so incredibly fun (as long as you actually do it)

[@E.T.VerballyDyslexic]

thank youuu! I have been so afraid my story is too graphic and emotional and yet it makes me so emotional to know what it's all about. So this made me feel better about the intensity and emotion in my novel not scaring people away.

[@nebunaoku9121]

If you write a book do it for yourself, create a story that shows how intricate and complex your imagination is by expanding on themes, plots and character development, write it on something you enjoy to think about. Then hopefully you won't worry about other people * At least until you put it on the market then based on the sales and reviews you can see where to improve and what was right.~That's my philosophy on writing.

[@willtiffany5409]

"But there's coffee, so that's neat" Me, who doesn't like coffee: *rees in terror*

[@laoude7890]

atleast i have tea. YEAH.

[@acsaudiodramas]

That is wonderful advice! I currently write something I don't find good by any means. But everytime I get afraid of writing abominable crap, I keep on writing, knowing I can always rework my chapters. (And hoo boy - how often do I rewirte!) If I stop writing I'm like a sculpter without clay. I need the clay to model it.

[@TheLiteralMuffin]

If you haven't already, can you make a video about how to introduce a character?

[@RH-gm4ni]

Thank you for this. It has been these same fears that have kept me away for so long. Or rather, I allowed them to keep me away. Thanks again!

[@lynnsmith917]

Jenna I love your videos. They are all so down to earth and inspiring. I've always been a writer and I've wrote several short stories or would start working on something and never finished or did anything with it due to being a single mother of four. threw of my children are now young adults and have all left home. I am just now finding the time to start writing again and finally focus on my dream of becoming a writer. I've been a nurse assistant for 16 years and I absolutely love my job but it's about time to hang it up and work on getting published. I'm currently working on a book that I started a few years ago. Although I never finished it, it was always in the back of my mind because I know where I want it to go and that it could be a really great story. So I've taken it off the back burner and I've been reviving it and bringing it back to life again. My writing is a lot a better than it was a few years ago so I'm also able to go back and correct mistakes and all that good stuff. I still work but I am lucky enough to have a wonderful fiance who supports my writing and my dream to become a published author so I've been able to work part time. God bless him because Lord knows the crazy hours I spend down in the basement writing and creating new swear words and he lovingly and supportively just leaves me to be. My question is this... how long does it take to be able to quit your day job and write full time after the bucks start rolling in?

[@lydiawilkins7179]

This is everything I've been telling myself for the past month, but I needed to hear you say it. Thank you so much.

[@EGV88]

"Garbage is better than nothing". THANK YOU, I NEEDED THIS!!

[@aria8256]

There is sth that I learnt from my teacher recently. "Failure is a result. It is, in fact, an achievement. Passing at sth counts and what you should do. Whereas failing at sth counts as a way on how you should improve." Trust me. Take that advice. It's worth every risk you take. If people lived in fear, then everything you have now, Would be never been possible. 😎

[@Salamaleikum80]

Entertaining like always :*

[@JennaMoreci]

ReaperPlayzLeague thanks :)

[@jamierawson7813]

Im not scared that no one will like my book because different people like different things

[@JennaMoreci]

Jamie Rawson amen!

[@demongroovemusic]

Your approach to writing has really helped me get a different perspective on what I have been doing right and what I could use more of. Thank you. I enjoyed every single vid ive seen of you.

[@AshleyDavisOtaku4life]

I love this video, very straight forward. I’m having confidence issues with my writing. I write taboo topics and my firs work was loved, I had tons of readers then I went a step further and people HATED my work, eventually when they kept reading they liked it but now my confidence is gone. I can’t stop questioning everything I write & so I’m not writing

[@TheOrderOfTheNewWorld]

I agree with your point about pleasing yourself and the target audience. I believe a writer that loves what they do utilizes their writing to deal with and express their own personal struggles and accomplishments, desires, beliefs and opinions; to help and heal themself and others. If that's not the writer's intent, what's the point in writing? They're just putting down words on paper for money...or no money. I'm a fledgling screenwriter, and your videos are extremely helpful and inspiring. Humor is a huge motivational tool. Thank you.

[@ratatouille2129]

THANK YOU!! I've been trying to right this story idea and trying to actually get somewhere with it (It's kinda my first story) but I'm such of a perfectionist I keep on going back and changing things and rewriting it. The garbage advice will help me to actually GET somewhere with this story! Thank you!

[@saxophoneplayer2391]

I write because all of these plots swirling around in my head may be entertaining, either for me or for someone else. I write the stories I would want to read, and I just have to believe that there's an audience out there that has the same tastes I do. If I let self-doubt stop me from writing then I'm ultimately stopping myself from being who truly I am. Whelp, there's my paragraph of introspection for the day.

[@nathalie9751]

Jenna, you are absolutely amazing. I've started to write when I was 12 and I remember writing terrible stuff in that age LOL You inspire me to be better everyday. You were the first writer I've met and Im absolutely in love with your personality.

[@marcailadrian8361]

for me, I love building a character and describing I feel if you use both carefully and in the right places more will enjoy because if the visuals in their heads.

[@mikepaul7122]

Thank you, Jenna. This is just what I needed just when I needed it. (even if it was four years after ya did it.) Back to the page. Thanks again.

[@n1bn0b]

New fan here. I love your humor and advice, Jenna! Yours are the only writing-focused videos I could get into.

[@maripaz5650]

Procrastinating my writing right now... and my homework... but I'm learning stuff!

[@woodben1846]

This is great advice. If you’re worried that what you’re writing sucks, then just keep writing. Though I have an outline, at times I’ll just wing it. Whenever I write something that I actively dislike, I force myself to keep going until I figure out either a better scene, or a better way to write it. And trust me, when you have a first draft with over a hundred words, it will motivate you to write more than if you have an empty manuscript.

[@AccountGrath]

I like descriptions and I still took a day off work just to finish your book

[@KarlAndArma4ever]

It's funny that I come across this video tonight... I used to do a bit of writing in high school, right? Mostly short-stories/oneshots, with two or three multi-chap projects floating about. Then I stop writing for a few years, look back on most of them, and feel really embarrassed by my old writing (though the dialogue hold up okay), so I'm really hesitant to get back into writing. Just in the last few months though, I come across another writer who fanboyed over one of those old pieces (which I found surprising, since he's the superior writer out of the two of us), and just earlier today I found a piece of fanart for that same story. A little bit of a confidence boost, though I'm still a little wary about writing again...

[@me-zs7tr]

You are SUPER AWESOME Jenna!

[@stephr5914]

" you can work with garbage, you can mould it into art" may be my favourite quote

[@taleamassin9622]

Jenna, thank you for this video I’ve been crippled by this and your clip help.

[@Nour787]

Ive been starting to do what you have said lately, its been getting better,im able to write lots more now. Atleast its something, annnd if i dont like it at the end, i will have time to make it better. Thanks alot ! I do apperciate it! :) HAVE A GREAT DAY !!!

[@JennaMoreci]

Yay! I am SO glad it's working for you! That's great news! And seriously, that's the best thing about writing--you don't have to get it right the first time. Just keep fiddling with it until it works :P Keep the questions coming! This was a good one :)

[@SamiiMcCloutMusic]

These videos are like the best thing that happened to me. Thank you!! Also, brow goals!!!

[@raquellestepney]

Thank You...I've been feeling this way about my next book...but I really love the idea my new story....but I've been moving extra slow partially because of this reason...

[@JennaMoreci]

Raquelle Stepney if you love the idea, others will too :)

[@raquellestepney]

Thank You :-)

[@tiffanypersaud3518]

Thank you, Jenna!

[@CommodoreCate]

Brilliant - SO motivating! Thank you xx

[@theashenborn923]

Good video! Very informative I've been working on a book for a few years! Been binging your videos for help! Thanks!

[@Lillyspurs]

Love, love, love your videos- you have such a cute, bubbly and humorous personality, and give good advice! Thank you so much for being such an inspiration!:) You make me believe my book is actually gonna be published one day!!! :) :)

[@JennaMoreci]

Lillyspurs you're so welcome :) I'm so glad I'm able to help! If you ever have any questions, send 'em my way :P

[@phoenix.recovery]

I love your reference to modern artists. It's hilarious. And so true.

[@Dahir321]

Great piece of advice, Jenna. I love your videos, keep 'em coming :)

[@NullifyNoise221]

I really needed this today. Thanks, Jenna. :)

[@yonggrey6407]

I am writing my first book and in English! I have tried to use my first language but all of my attempts failed. At first, I didn't really know how to write an English novel. I mean, I know how to speak the language but to use it artistically and navigate that white screen is a struggle. So i am really happy to have discovered your channel, you've been really helpful!

[@olive-os6610]

I started reading your book and it is AMAZING

[@WarriorsArchive]

You had me at "shit in your entrails."

[@JennaMoreci]

I've been told I have a way with words ;)

[@through.the.looking-glass2229]

Thanks, Jenna! I have had writers block all day! I watched this video and said, fuck it. I'm going to just write and not over think it. Keep on keeping on! You are awesome!

[@shadowartist8892]

the first book i published was pretty unusual. The first review I got EVER on my published novels was one star. the guy found my writing too "dense". he didn't like descriptions. I love descriptions. it was devastating but he isn't my target audience. :)

[@c.d.dailey8013]

That is cool. I don't have that kind of fear, but I doo realize that people can have it. I like the idea that passion can help the writer carry through. Passion is something I have. I like how you brought up Twilight. That is a really polorizing series. I like that series in a casual way. I like Game of Thrones, The Hobbit Trilogy, Warcraft movie and Disney's The Black Cauldron. These are all movies or tv shows. They do have thier fans and haters. It goes in a niche of hardcore fantasy. I like it because I am into it. However many won't like it, because they can't get into it. When I write I prefer to go into this niche. If some people like it thats great. But if some don't I won't worry too much.

[@renprince9600]

I positively adore all of your videos. Most people binge-watch Netflix... I'm binge-watching your videos. Thank you so much for keeping it real, entertaining, and informative! I have a question about writing for my own entertainment and joy. I'm not looking to get popular or anything... I'm just trying to write a book that I find interesting, and that is jam-packed with the kinds of things I love. However, I'm kind of just starting. I have some of my book outlined, but I'm very indicisive. I have lots of directions I would want the novel to go, but none feel quite right. What tips would you have for working in every element in the book that I want (from morals to ideas to characters)? Thank you so much!

[@JennaMoreci]

+Amelie Renee So glad you're enjoying the vlogs :D My advice in this situation? Take your time. Don't stress yourself out. Remember, you're doing this because you love it, and contrary to popular belief, outlining is a creative process, and it can be super fun. Sometimes I spend weeks trying to make sure I get every element I want in perfect placement. You have the benefit of no deadlines, no restrictions, no rush, so you can take your time and explore every possible option. Also, organization and spreadsheets help if your ideas get too overwhelming/confusing :P

[@renprince9600]

Thank you so much! I was starting to get stressed out because this whole outlining process is taking me weeks, and I feel like I will never have all of the elements I want in place. I really appreciate all of your advice, and keep being awesome :D

[@JennaMoreci]

Amelie Renee you're welcome :) What you're experiencing is normal. It takes me weeks to outline a story as well; I'm a perfectionist :P

[@sadestanley8730]

YOU'RE AMAZING. OH. MY. GOSH. Thank you so much. You reminded me that I don't have to be freaking perfect. Jeezus, thank you for Jenna.

[@JennaMoreci]

+Judy Rivera you're very welcome! Nobody's perfect :)

[@sadestanley8730]

XD YOU RESPONDED SO FAST (Please, excuse my shouting.) And yeah, agreed.

[@JennaMoreci]

Judy Rivera I'm swift like the wind!

[@sadestanley8730]

With all the force of a great typhoon And the strength of a raging writer XD (D'you see what I did there?) Question (for you to answer if you're not busy with all of your writer duties): When did you first start writing?

[@JennaMoreci]

Judy Rivera LOL! I've been interested in writing since I was 6 :)

[@aimeepartain3819]

I started writing about a year or two ago. I hated reading, it was a waste of time. Then a read a series and was amazed. So I thought I should try writing. I always liked it. So, now I write all the time, I even sometimes describe what people are doing or what I was thinking. I am very weird and I love you. You explain things so well. Thank you. How/why did you start the videos? I know you hate talking about yourself but I'm curious.

[@The_Nightsong]

I don't know if you've heard of the romance-queen from Sweden called Simona Arnstedt, but a few years ago I was at one of her book-releases (she's a friend of mine) and she said the one thing that I didn't understand until that moment: write like you're the only one to read it. That made me think of Michael Jackson and his best selling album Thriller, how it was created. His previous album Off The Wall sold very well and no one thought Thriller would top it. But MJ was determined to make it better. He therefore worked on it constantly, even after the people around him said it was good enough. He didn't want it to be good enough for others, but for himself. Only when he himself was happy he could let go off the project. And that album came to be one of the best selling albums of all times. I realized then that you should trust your instincts, on what *you* feel is right for whatever you're doing, because no one knows your vision better than you, so it's only up to you to decide when it's perfect for *you*. That's all you can do and if people still don't like it, it's up to them. That feeling lies with them and it's their problem. I love Star Wars, others hate it. I hate romantic comedies, other people thinks it's the best genre in the world. You can't please everyone and as soon as you understand that and not just knowing with your head, the doubt will go away, if only just for awhile. I keep reminding myself of that in my time of self-doubt and it works just enough to make me keep writing on my script. Just a tip :)

[@Star-vf8vz]

I needed this.

[@DantePurgatory]

Really loving your videos :D

[@WickedNPC]

As an artist I'm going through the same struggles. There is a very simple answer to what happens when nobody like your work. Nothing, nothing at all.

[@akirafuyuno4570]

When you have a friend who is an actor who is anxious about his play being a failure, you say "Break a leg!" It's better than empty flattery or flat encouragement and it's not imposing. We need a similar thing to say to anxious writers.

[@wayfinderali]

Questions I would love to hear your perspective on- How do you deal with 1. your family (parents, grandmother etc) reading sex scenes you've written and 2. feeling like people who read your book are seeing you in your underwear (feeling vulnerable when people you know and don't know read your book, or thinking about them reading it in the future) For these reasons, I've thought about publishing under a pen name, but then I feel like I would be stuck in the pen-name-closet.

[@aliciakabelac1689]

it's always meth

[@JennaMoreci]

Walter White had the right idea

[@kiyasuihito]

U guys are twins

[@a.s.3267]

Thanks!

[@dear_totheheart]

Very true, great reminders Jenna! However, I have a question regarding stylistic approaches and what to do if your ideal approach is either not popular or not overly liked. For instance, I aim to be a historical fiction author whose work resembles 19th century literature and features figures from the 1800s. I personally adore descriptive narratives and yet I tend to see the industry catering more towards simplistic forms of language and it also seems to shy away from technical terms and highly articulate diction. How do you propose an author counter this? I understand that one's target audience for each particular book most likely determines what approach is most suitable, but how do you suggest handling editors or agents when your book's format might include more elaborate rhetoric? Your insight would be much appreciated!

[@BreNichols94]

When you did the false mustache thing, you sounded like Jenna Marbles lol

[@chalkandrubble5702]

Can you give tips on how to write a scene where a character is dying? 😄

[@JennaMoreci]

Wandering Soul will add it to the list!

[@chalkandrubble5702]

Yay!

[@RedWizardFox]

I too really need this topic because my father figure is gonna die in front of his son so I know that's gonna mess the kid up but like I need better descriptions.

[@geraldfrost4710]

@@RedWizardFox I've killed a lot of characters, and what I've found is it isn't so much about the guy who's getting dead, it's all about the people who go on living. We all mess up our kids. The best you can hope to do is mess 'em up in ways that give them strength.

[@tattoolover5753]

I find this very helpful

[@haezamaeb.sanchez2296]

I love u jenna this video helps a lot

[@BrightNeonBrilliancy]

Kind of off topic, kinda not. What is your view on curse words in YA fiction? My main character is 18 and she uses swear words. Not excessively, but every once in awhile she uses the F or B or S word, ya know? I'm worried that agents/ publishers/ readers etc will want me to completely omit said words, but that just doesn't feel right to me. I've asked someone this question and they told me it makes a character sound uneducated, but then, that means basically everyone I know- including myself- is also uneducated. I'm kind of on the fence here.

[@JennaMoreci]

***** Teenagers curse, plain and simple. Unless your main character is of the sheltered variety, the odds are she's gonna cuss. Cussing is also fairly common in YA and NA fiction, so I wouldn't be too worried about it. If an agent wants you to nix it, you can cross that bridge then. But I don't see how anyone would realistically believe that a teenager wouldn't drop an F-bomb or two. I grew up in a very strict household, and as I'm sure you can tell by my videos, even I curse like a sailor. Side bar: statistics show that people who cuss are seen as more trustworthy and relatable, so a cussy protagonist is actually more of a benefit than a hindrance. The protagonists in both of my series are highly intelligent. They also both curse, and none of my beta-readers have doubted their intelligence. So, the person who said they sound uneducated might be a bit behind the times ;)

[@MistahUnknown]

Hey Jenna, Do you have any more books lined up for release? It's been quite a while since your last book

[@DayShawnrShow]

This is a very good one. I never had this problem due to the high self-esteem I have when it comes to my writing. I accepted that there will be haters and lovers of my work. It's life and it comes with the territory. Lol however there's something major that I would like to hear from you. Like what if someone judge your entire book from a sample read or the first two pages of your book. It literally happens to me all the time. Okay, like let's say if the scene has like molestation part in there. They would assume that my book will be that way the entire book and thinks it's an Tyler Perry's story. -_-

[@JennaMoreci]

***** that's inevitable. Some people are going to do that, and it's unavoidable. And ANNOYING!

[@DayShawnrShow]

Jenna Moreci very annoying ,-_- but meh oh well lol

[@ameledounia2522]

your word inspires me

[@KylieAbecca]

Hi Jenna, I only discovered your channel today after someone posted one of your videos in a writer's forum on Facebook - and I'm hooked!!! At the end of your videos you ask for questions to be posted in the comments, so I thought I would throw one at you (question that is). So here goes.. There is a LOT of stuff out there on writing, from the initial idea right through to publication and marketing. I have wasted many a day researching, only to find I have really learnt nothing of value, so my questions is: How do you weed out the crap? What are the important things that every writer should research and what is okay to 'wing it' or forget about entirely?

[@laurenash921]

Which forum?

[@KylieAbecca]

Yeah I was thinking that, will post it on her new video today :)

[@SysterYster]

I watched this because it's Jenna. But I feel that if I like my story, my best friend and my boyfriend like it. Surely others will too? Yes? :D The hard part is gonna make people notice it...

[@softcorebimbo9510]

I love you and these videos so much bless you ;W;

[@emohobo9966]

I love you Jenna so much

[@darrellc.scottjr.1327]

LOVE YOU VIDEOS! Your're such an inspiration, although you totally made me completely rewrite my first two chapters AFTER I had already written six! ...😑 ‪#‎KillMe‬ lol can you do a video about getting the main message of your book across with spelling it out. I swear my main message is painfully clear with the events happening in my book, but I fear that people are not smart enough to catch on and will need it spelled out for them at the end.

[@JennaMoreci]

Darrell Scott You're welcome! Honestly, if you think the message is clear (and your betas agree), then it's clear. Not everyone will get it, just like not everyone will enjoy the book. You can't control that. I have a character that is described as Asian four separate times in my book, and I still had two readers who thought he was white. At the end of the day, we can't control our readers' minds. So take comfort in the fact that your message is painfully clear, and know that anyone who still doesn't get it is just too dumb for your masterpiece--and that's okay :)

[@darrellc.scottjr.1327]

Jenna Moreci Thanks so much! :) I think once my novel is published, I may need a Xanax... or two.. or THREE before I read any reviews lol. Keep being awesome!!! Your videos crack me up!

[@JennaMoreci]

Don't read the reviews. Read the feedback from your betas, improve your novel, but once it's published, ignore the reviews. You can't change anything at that point, and the criticism will only haunt you.

[@dannyingamells6642]

"But there's coffee...so that's neat..." BWA-HA-HA. We all love you, Jenna!

[@milmundos]

I will say what is working for me. 1 - Anonimity - Adopting a pen name helps separate mentaly people's judgment for my writting from people's judgement about myself, separate my personal feelings from my work and allowed me the freedom to experiment and to fail, cause I can always start again under a different name. 2 - Having other sources of income - When my hability to feed myself and my family is not entirely dependent on others reaction to my writting it really lifts a burden out of my shoulder. 3 - Finding the right people niches and communities. There is a lot of strange and specific communities and lifestyles out there. Don't waste time trying to please everybody or the wrong crowd. Spend a lot of time thinking about what sort of people would enjoy your writting. For me it meant for example moving away from high nose literally circles and engaging in comic and otaku conventions, and also very specific niches like speculative biology fans. 4 - Understand what is wrong and why people dislike it. You have to gather this data. It is because they don't like what you are trying to do or because they don't think you did well? Discover what is missing and train that point specifically. Try to gather valuable feedback partners early on in the process.

[@sheldonxwilliams]

My problem is descriptive writing. I'm so afraid of it and many more other stuff that goes alone with writing.

[@RunOutacademy]

Like the page interface on your website, is that custom or a WP plugin or something? I will be copying it but not for a book or author bio so I hope you wont mind sharing.

[@katiemartinez9278]

Two questions: Do you have any suggestions on how to get started writing? Do you have any specific ways for mapping out characters? Cause I get all you're saying because I have written many story starts and then doubted everything I do. Looking for guidence, as a young teenage writer.

[@JennaMoreci]

Katie Martinez Hey Katie! These are great questions. I've covered them a bit in previous videos: Q&A: Editing, Outlining, Getting Started & More: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXPcgpaoar2KeM0 How to Write Believable Characters: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmnPnqNra56sraM How to Write Believable Characters Part 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqbTZWakh6l-p68 Pleeeeeaaaaase let me know if there's anything I didn't touch on that you're still unsure about. I can address them in a future vlog :)

[@katiemartinez9278]

Thank you so much! On behalf of others who have found your channel, thank you for putting out this info into the KZbin community. I helps all beginning writers!

[@JennaMoreci]

Katie Martinez It is absolutely my pleasure. Thanks so much for the kind words. Please don't hesitate to throw any other questions my way :)

[@haroldcampbell9184]

I'm not really that afraid of negative feedback. At least I know my writing evoked some kind of response when I get it. What I really fear is apathy: when I write something, someone reads it, then I ask them what they think about it and they answer, "Oh, it was OK." To me, that's even worse than "this stinks". I can fix stinks, but OK is just... OK.

[@me-zs7tr]

I'll work hard

[@crystalwolfer4117]

Please make a video about how you can make your work on point

[@Bookdragon11]

I love your hair in this video :-D.

[@hey-yw2cw]

I know this is old but i have this concept i really want to try out but i cant tell if it's a good idea or really bad writing but at the same time I dont want to have anyone read it yet because it's really intimate

[@mararuiz4329]

I love your videos! I wish to self publish as well, but I still don't know about the process of it. Did you use Createspace or another self publishing website?

[@abigailmcwilliams7800]

+Jenna Moreci i love your videos😍 i started writing when i was 6 but then i got told i was a failure so i quit , i started again when i was 8 then i got told the same thing. i quit again. i have currently started again when i was 11/12 i am now 13 i have currently writing true love but i feel it isn't good enough but i want to self publish x do you have any videos on how to motivate yourself to get published xx

[@unhiddenhistory]

I just clicked onto this video that I've never seen before, and discovered that I'm wearing the exact same hairstyle as Jenna!

[@llywyllngryffyn8053]

I have a suggestion for writers who are having this problem. It is a bit unusual but so are writers themselves, unusual... or everyone would be a writer. You know how a lot of authors will do a Self Insert' character in their books? Well here's the deal. You are going to create a character who is a fabulous, wordy, confident, brilliant writer. That character of yours is going to write your book for you... by inserting that character into YOU. Really, get into the head of your character and write the book AS your character. The is aa very meta approach but you will also get a lot of perspective on character perspective doing this. Don't forget though, when you are creating your masterful writer character to make them deep, nuanced, and clever, give them a backstory that supports their writing talent and motivation. It would suck to go to all this trouble to make up a flat 'World-Famous Author' that couldn't actually hold a conversation about thier own personal life... BTW, I can tell you for a certainly, when your famous writer character finished Their Novel, they will never know you stole it from them and put your own name on it... or you can make them your Nom de Plume and publish under their name too, if that's how you want to handle it. Just remember to take their hat off each night when you are done writing lest you forget who created whom...

[@AnnaMae41194]

lol the Twilight reference XD