At 67 I've started to write my first fiction novel and I would like to thank you for all the help you can give.
@MrWayout552 жыл бұрын
The CC killer
@MrWayout552 жыл бұрын
@PC Virus 4,000 words and going to 50k+
@vowelsounds63122 жыл бұрын
Me too! Although I actually started writing when I was 65. Jerry has helped.
@bigorange2082 Жыл бұрын
Best wishes and good luck!!!
@johnlakey49832 жыл бұрын
Thanks. My childhood was FILLED WITH Drama, Conflict, intriques and tension. I was always resentful of how I was raised...until now.
@thomasallison4858 Жыл бұрын
What a brilliant way to turn something unfortunate into something positive. Good on you :)
@cosmicprison9819 Жыл бұрын
Conflict being the engine of stories is one of the most misunderstood elements nowadays: Rather than characters having fundamental disagreements in a respectful manner, a lot of TV shows do the opposite: They have characters fighting with each other in childish manners over petty trivial things. It’s as meaningless as showing characters having the amicable chat you described (small talk), but also without the warm fuzzy feelings those scenes offer as a redeeming quality. Hollywood writers mindlessly follow the mantra “the more conflict, the better”, but it’s conflict without substance.
@amostake5 ай бұрын
Good point. I can see that now. One of those things that is only obvious after someone points it out.
@WanjiruWaithaka2 жыл бұрын
You don't post often but when you do...Bam! Gold right there. Definitely sharing this.
@maxleroux2 жыл бұрын
You're not wrong about head hopping, Jerry. I tried getting into Jean M. Auel's Earth's Children novel series a while ago and it was just impossible for me to stay invested after The Clan of the Cave Bear. It was like I could read the minds of every main character in each chapter all at once. The way it goes back and forth like that was not easy to follow along with. 🐻
@josephcusumano28852 жыл бұрын
I LOVED the Earths Children's novels.
@historywatch-4U Жыл бұрын
That's actually how older writers used to write. I think there's a knack to it though.
@StatmanRN Жыл бұрын
The rule I follow is to tell the story from the most appropriate characters POV, usually confined to one per scene. However, there ARE times the story is more effective shifting POV to more than one, perhaps several, within a scene, The frick is to utilize a line break and establish whose POV you are now in preferably in the first sentence or at least paragraph. You have to establish distinct characters and it requires some skill to pull it off. Use judicially.
@opalfenwick39532 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jerry, for helping me to realize why my stories keep dying before resolution--not enough conflict. Seeing it from a distance like this, I now can pull my scenes in tighter and my characters closer to better advance my plot without getting confused, losing momentum, or plotting the life out of it (fellow pantser here). Thanks for helping me plan for and preserve the motion c: You've helped me out of so many ruts. (I have loved your work ever since I read the Timberline Mysteries as a kiddo. Now I'm back as a writer to learn from the best.💜)
@jethalaalchampaklaalgada79272 жыл бұрын
We are glad that you are there for us inexperienced aspiring writers, I would request you to make a paid course were we can also get personal mentorship❤
@kaylamorgan51752 жыл бұрын
100%
@AnnaMaledonPictureBookAuthor2 жыл бұрын
Jerry has courses, just check his website.
@karencrider48942 жыл бұрын
When it comes to good advice, writing is writing, no matter if it's for short stories, novels, or screenplays. It's all applicable... Thanks, Jerry
@clintoreilly2 жыл бұрын
Thanks to Jerry Jenkins, my writing has improved to a confidence within my story.
@christopherbriscoe86652 жыл бұрын
As always, stella advice from the quintessential writing coach - Jerry Jenkins. God bless you, dear Brother.
@ChronicleCrawler2 жыл бұрын
Concise, direct, and easy to understand. I needed this. Thank you so much Mr. Jenkins.
@MrZkoki Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the practical advice you are offering, which anyone smart enough can tell, that it comes from years of experience. No nonsense, just tried and true practices. Invaluable in my opinion.
@victory49262 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU JERRY JENKINS! AUGUSTA NIEDERAUER SOARES, Ph.D.
@markg.3171 Жыл бұрын
I’m going to write a book using these guides to give to my psychologist so he can understand the history, see the symptoms, and then we can conclude the treatment with his input. My timeframe is March 2023 because is my date from the social security healthcare. My first line and cliffhanger: Let me tell you the time I escaped the psychiatric hospital. And how I got there. Based on a true story. The story of my life. I call it, the M theory.
@jennykhanna7225 Жыл бұрын
Your first line seems interesting...
@e_zee5902 Жыл бұрын
that first line has got me wanting more. I think you've got potential with this.
@DC-sk8jr Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Another brick in building that foundation made possible by this video.
@dgduran8465 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir! Submitting my first story to a writer's group at the end of December.
@rebeccagarba84132 жыл бұрын
You're such a genius! I've learned so much from you. Thank you!
@RC-fg7cd Жыл бұрын
This video series is better than every writers "Masterclass"
@siegeteamcweir68592 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jerry, All important structural stuff. I know there’s a deep dive you do on POV, but the way that drives the story is almost more powerful that plot, IMHO. As examples, I’m thinking of two Orson Scott Card books; Ender’s Game and Ender’s Shadow. Card tells the same events in two separate novels. Just different points of view. (Ender and Bean). One would think the second story would be boring, because ‘we’ve heard it all before’. We know what happens, after all. But I’d say the second book is enormously more interesting than the first. POV makes all the difference. Knowing the plot already someone makes Bean’s version of it more fascinating. More poignant.
@bookaholic14312 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the guidance!
@johnsullivan44132 жыл бұрын
Thanks so, so much, Jerry. I am learning so much from you as I write my middle grade novel.
@CarrynWKerr2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Jerry! I thoroughly enjoyed watching this tutorial. You covered a lot of really useful information.
@jerry4862 Жыл бұрын
Jerry - Thank you for this great tutorial about STORY. One of your students.
@RakhimaImanaliyeva7 ай бұрын
I started writing stories at 67. Thank you very much! Informative and helpful video!
@christine60142 жыл бұрын
Useful, efficient and to the point, as always! Thanks for sharing.
@nazxa2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jenkins
@M3rtyville2 жыл бұрын
setting or area description are parts I struggle with. In a story where characters use the terrain to hunt, fight or hide, I feel there needs to be a certain level of understanding of the environment I feel
@maggiekerr33192 жыл бұрын
When I'm writing action or a scene where the character needs to fight or hide I focus on what the character is feeling, doing, and experiencing. The environment is described when the character looks for a place to hide or is attacked, remember to keep the environment as generic as possible so it doesn't take away from the character's experience. Its not an easy balance remember everyone's voice is different and unique just keep practicing.
@M3rtyville2 жыл бұрын
@@maggiekerr3319 I just worry that it will feel like something came at a convinient time or out of "nowhere".
@gaiusfulmen2 жыл бұрын
@@M3rtyville A little bit late, but maybe mentioning said elements beforehand very briefly could help with that. e.g., "[character] pushed forward through the bushes, stomach dropping out as one foot found the ledge they had been hiding. [He/She/They] hovered on the edge, wobbling and teetering before regaining [their] balance. Crawling down the slope flanking its side, [they] saw that the overhang was the roof of a small cave. [character] backed away before whatever snake or animal who might be hidden there could wake up." Then, later on when said character needs to make use of that spot, it would feel like they were being resourceful instead of making use of their plot armor. You might even have them remember it directly: "The fifty or so yards between them were quickly shrinking, even as [character] ran as fast as [they] ever had, legs ripping through the bush. [...] Off to [their] right loomed a stand of trees. Did they look familiar? In a flash, [character] remembered the cave they had nearly fallen into. Changing course, [they] made a beeline for the dense tangle of bushes, hoping they could lose [their] pursuers long enough to dive into the dark cave." Those are just examples (obviously you'd want to make sure the specifics fit your story, characters, style, etc) and full of clichés I don't have time to fix, but the general idea might be helpful. Anyway, good luck!
@myrtlemaesimmons2 жыл бұрын
Mr. Jenkins, Thank you so much for these valuable helps! They are changing my writing for the better.
@sarahlewis90522 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing all of your insight and expertise with us.
@taxiforanactress.thebook60822 жыл бұрын
Thank you for everything I watch all the time 👍🙏
@rebeccapayne7714 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for our videos, they are so helpful. I am learning so much from you. I am going to share this and all your videos with my writing group. I also enjoy your books so much. The Left Behind series is a great read I couldn't put the books down.
@roseleesmith Жыл бұрын
I am delighted to have found your KZbin channel. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom. I've been looking for months for the very basics of book writing which you do simply and brilliantly. And your writer's guides are invaluable. You're definitely getting a mention in my foreword! :)
@jelizabethpetrie66562 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the centering of story’s goal.🎯
@maggiekerr33192 жыл бұрын
Always good to get back to the basics. Thank you for your video it helps me to figure out what or who or why things aren't working and your practical tips really help.
@waltzingbird79342 жыл бұрын
omg i was waiting for you to post on yt again!
@dominicfarrell6346 Жыл бұрын
What a wonderful channel! Very informative video.
@user-zu4jw3nj9c8 ай бұрын
Well older experience is most important to me, getting realistic feeling that is the that people also feel the same.
@mohammadmahdi49152 жыл бұрын
Good to see you back; i genuinely missed you 👌
@lauraroberts22502 жыл бұрын
Always good advice. Thanks again.
@khalliburtonross63019 ай бұрын
This You Tube series is not only affirming, but useful for this newcomer. It was good to learn I am on the right track! God bless-
@landonpraught91702 жыл бұрын
This was a great help thnak you so much .
@vntblck69972 жыл бұрын
Your videos help me a lot. Thank you!
@elmoadorjr2 жыл бұрын
Hi! Jerry. I follow your videos everyday. I am writing a book. And i wish to ask if you can take a look at it and see how I can improve. That would really be a big help. Much love to you and your channel.
@cashpat20002 жыл бұрын
His guild member get this opportunity
@miblartbookcoverdesign61932 жыл бұрын
Stellar video, thank you for creating such useful content, Jerry Jenkins!
@delusionaldreamer8332 Жыл бұрын
"Boring your reader is a cardinal sin." This. This should be what people preach.
@jalalhama2 жыл бұрын
YOU ARE A GREAT MAN THANKS FOR ALL INFORMATION.
@MediaAttorney2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jerry! Great advice, as always!
@leainlincoln7592 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Jerry! I learned a lot.
@watertribeskye2 жыл бұрын
So helpful and concise!
@ufomechanic112 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Jerry 🤍
@gabrielborda44496 ай бұрын
I’m loving your videos. Insightful and objective. Thank you for sharing.
@cigar706652 жыл бұрын
Always on point, and thank you for all your advice.
@witness20182 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@elleonorfrias39012 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Jerry. You are indeed brilliant and I love every inch of this video content. Very helpful. Your new follower here. God bless and more power.
@rhondaweaver44862 жыл бұрын
Hey Jerry! So glad I found you. I'm working on my first novel and you've helped me so much. In my book, the town has many Hispanics. The police officer is very bigoted. I'm wondering if he uses racial slurs in his head, or under his breath, will I offend agents and readers? I need to express how bigoted he is for the story to work, as the woman he loves married a Hispanic and that man goes missing, leaving the officer a suspect. In this age of political correctness, how do you feel about using his slurs for me to prove to the reader that he's terribly bigoted?
@bigsmoky39852 жыл бұрын
I know I'm not Jerry but I think you shouldn't be too worried about having a character being offensive in your novel since it servers a purpose and it's part of his character. I think it would only be bad if you portray being racist as a positive or okay thing.
@rhondaweaver44862 жыл бұрын
@@bigsmoky3985 thank you!
@bigsmoky39852 жыл бұрын
@@rhondaweaver4486 you're welcome! If you ever publish it, I'd like to check it actually. The details you gave seem interesting
@terrydaniels9126 Жыл бұрын
Good advice Jerry thanks
@babyboomersdownunder2 жыл бұрын
Jerry, as always so informative. You are an inspiration to us all. Do you have any videos on how to find a good editor?
@theothercomicguy2 жыл бұрын
Love your vids! Thank you.
@juliet2982 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jerry.
@shereegalek10309 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your content! This channel is probably the best writing resource I’ve come across!! It’s super helpful!! 👏🏽🙌🏽 Also, I once got in trouble as a teen and my punishment was to read the first left behind book and write a book report on it lol I was grounded until it was done 😂 …. So, thanks. lol
@emelaokwumary2600Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for giving so much for free.
@lexier301410 ай бұрын
Thank you for making these videos. I just found your channel and I am so happy that I have!!
@kamilla19602 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jerry!
@bizboomer Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@lambofgod77722 жыл бұрын
I just Awaken I need Ur Light. I have A Story 2 Full-fill.
@rofernk48372 жыл бұрын
If you watch this video 2x, you'll get something, I promise!
@lynntoytrainmuseum8973 Жыл бұрын
7. Got it. Thanks! ✍️📕😇
@Priscilla_Bettis2 жыл бұрын
Keeping setting description as a layered element rather than info dumping the description is tough for me. It sounds choppy when I try too hard to layer or inter-leaf.
@AbbieMcfarlane5 ай бұрын
this video was really helpful. is there any chance you'd be able to make a video on how to intertwine plots and characters to make the story more interesting and have more depth?
@stillmindster Жыл бұрын
Just subscribed! Thank you so much for posting this wonderful guide. So many useful lessons. A real gem!
@pankhurikhanna-tl9zl10 ай бұрын
Thank you sir 🙏🏻
@karenbrown14492 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm a sponge for your videos!! Is it OK if the antagonist is something other than a person? For example, a disease?
@dorvrith Жыл бұрын
Certainly! You could even personify the disease or plague itself
@Nbrolfiwriting2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jerry and hope your doing well!
@TheShapingSickness2 жыл бұрын
Love this channel!!!
@TrueGritProductions2 жыл бұрын
That was nutrient-dense!
@create1222 жыл бұрын
How can we create a good beginning of the story?
@clintcarpentier24242 жыл бұрын
Anything that sets up the MC, the pace and the theme. Don't insult your readers' intelligence. If your first high octane scene is 14 chapters away, don't start your story in the middle of it. ["In the beginning there was WAAAAHHHRRRRR!!!", followed by 200 pages of brushing teeth and teatime, punctuated by how pretty the MC is, but she doesn't know it...] You're lying about the pace, they'll distrust your next book. Don't exposit, unless the scene itself demands it. There are plenty of places to exposit, the beginning isn't the place.
@larryoxentine83102 жыл бұрын
@@clintcarpentier2424 Good advice
@chriscain88882 жыл бұрын
I got an idea for a love story based on a memory...how do I write that
@MeganCawley-Obeng4 ай бұрын
Ive started writing "The Book of Lyfe" , am scared... my name was Lyfe... I think my storie can help people... this makes so much sence.. I was very young... I have many levels ... for other potential memoirs... need some stucture of where ro start.....
@redronn10312 жыл бұрын
Omg ! Just one hour late this time. 😁😁😁
@terrydaniels9126 Жыл бұрын
Like Jerry is so true terry d
@lorraineokie20542 жыл бұрын
Saw your Book “ Left Behind” in Movie and it was very compelling for 2022 . I have be studying John Revelation 4 years with 4 different Scripture Teachers Jewish Rabbi Catholic Professor Assyrian Bishop . Your Book_Film provided visual feedback.
@StudentTransformentor Жыл бұрын
Jerry...i am writing a book which is both fictional and non fiction...i am benefitted by your videos...any advice for me
@mr.diluaa89412 жыл бұрын
Wow
@nomnomnommy2955 Жыл бұрын
Does an antagonist have to be a person or could it be a situation or system?
@ochanyaunogwu41013 ай бұрын
Please I'm looking for a book club to join, any suggestions?
@thesigmafact402 Жыл бұрын
I didn't get a copy
@docstockandbarrel2 жыл бұрын
👍🏻
@lambofgod77722 жыл бұрын
Knock knock ✊🏻
@isawaninterestingthing...75972 жыл бұрын
Who's there?
@lambofgod77722 жыл бұрын
God.
@OfficeDuck-4 ай бұрын
God who?
@vitobergeman2 жыл бұрын
When you wrote the Left Behind series, you should have stopped people from thinking it is fact. You have led many people astray when it comes to knowing Jesus, because you let them think the book was factual. You should have discouraged people from treating the series as such instead of allowing that to perpetuate.
@vermontmike98002 ай бұрын
Have you seen the movie “End of Days” or “Stigmata”? If so, did you think those were real? I think the reader takes most of the responsibility of figuring out fact from fiction.