preptober series, episode 2: character building!!

[@malayka2175]

AHHH, I can't wait. I'm huge on writing Black characters too and it's so easy to forget how important it is to amplify Black voices (even though I'm Black too lmao). Can't wait to read your story - Your OCs are so hot 😭

[@zvezdavan]

I feel like it’s the opposite for me. It feels off putting when I try to have main characters that aren’t black

[@sincerelyvee]

thank you so much!!!!

[@sionnach9946]

The concept of a characters race is such a TOPIC I could ramble about it for ages. In the novel I'm currently working on I took out all descriptors of the character other than the fact that she wears glasses. living in north America the concept of mc race v.s. author race can be so messy

[@sincerelyvee]

it really is!!!! there's so much confliction concerning the writing industry and the unspoken standards for writing POC and non-POC characters. some authors are being called out for lack of diversity and some who write very diverse books are being called out for not representing the races authentically. it's a very interesting topic for sure!!🤍

[@nataliejaneshields]

I love this video!! Thank you for sharing both of those character building resources--I tried them both out and they're really cool! I always love seeing how other writers develop their characters. For me it's something that comes to me first in my process (like their physical appearance, personality, and motivations), but I always struggle with setting and theme 🤷‍♀

[@sincerelyvee]

i'm so glad you could find them useful!!😊 i always find it interesting to know other writers' processes and how they differ or are the same from mine! i usually establish my setting right away but i usually don't establish a theme until i'm deeper into my writing haha

[@annelorrainesoriano2556]

hello! i know it's been years but I recommend using Sims 4 for creating and designing your characters! its so helpful since it has unlimited choices and designs because of the CCs🤗

[@fanta2468]

Was literally binging ur vids and then u post a new one????? Blesseddd

[@sincerelyvee]

❤️

[@LauraRenTaler]

First of all your editing is amazing! Second, this video is exactly what I need to get in the mood to start writing again😊

[@sincerelyvee]

thank you so much!!!😊 yayy!! best of luck with your writing :)

[@reezers101]

I liked seeing your process for character building, it's always interesting to see how other writers go about developing their stories.

[@sincerelyvee]

thank you!! yes, i've been watching other writer's processes too because it's cool to see different approaches to certain story planning aspects :)

[@user-br7mk9wk7k]

i love your videos they really inspire me to get out of my creative slumps and start making what i want to make! i wish you good luck with nanowrimo!! :D

[@sincerelyvee]

i'm so glad!! all the best with your writing💓 and thank you so much!!

[@noelkisaragi1017]

Why do they all look so perfect🙈

[@sincerelyvee]

ahaha thank you!!😊

[@TaylorAnnWright]

Absolutely love this for you! 🎉 this is such a great video, Vee! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@sincerelyvee]

thank you so much taylor!!!🥰

[@EmmaBennetAuthor]

I can’t believe I didn’t know Canadians have thanksgiving! Happy thanksgiving!x

[@sincerelyvee]

ahaha yes!! ours is much earlier which i've always found odd. but thank youu!!

[@BrittanyandBooks]

I absolutely adored this video!! I always forget you're Canadian aha i'm also from canada! 💕 Omg im obsessed with your character designs!! Im gonna have to try out that avatar website!!

[@sincerelyvee]

ahh thanks brittany🤗 omg YES i love finding fellow canadians on here:) the website is so fun, i spent wayyy too long on there ahaha

[@thekivi]

I lost my inspiration and mood to write my story for a pretty long time, but THANKS TO YOU, i got that SUPERHYPER inspiration to start writing again!! Thank you!!!

[@sincerelyvee]

AHHH this makes me so happy for you!!!!❤

[@MariJadeWrites]

That's so interesting, i saw this site before but never tried using it. I draw my characters myself but i can use this site for inspiration 😃 thanks for sharing ☺️

[@sincerelyvee]

i WISH i could draw my characters😭 that's so cool!!

[@MariJadeWrites]

@@sincerelyvee thanks 😊 👍

[@esme-]

quick question? how do you download the avatars? I'm so happy that you shared this website with us, lifesaver!

[@sincerelyvee]

i screenshot the avatar and then use a free online background remover to make it transparent! may be a better method out there but i find that to work pretty well!! :)

[@esme-]

@@sincerelyvee ah thank you!

[@esme-]

@@sincerelyvee Oh and also with this website and all. I found out you can upload the artbreeder picture and it generates the avatar. I don't know if you already knew that. I just thought it was really cool.

[@sincerelyvee]

@@esme- ooo just tried that! so cool!! thank you so much for sharing :)

[@luc4153]

hii!! i was so sad you werent posting 😭💀

[@sincerelyvee]

hi!!😊 i've been so busy sorry for the late upload haha. next video will be up soon as well :)

[@Sol-pc1jb]

Hi, Vee! I’m honestly loving ALL of your content, thank you so much for just being THIS amazing haha~ I would love to start my own booktube channel eventually, so if you don’t mind me asking, what do you use to film and edit your videos? Thank you ❤❤

[@sincerelyvee]

hey!! :) thank you so so muchh!!❤️ ahh i couldn’t recommend starting a book tube channel more!! it’s tons of fun! i’d love to support you if you start one so if you do let me know🤗 i film with pretty standard equipment haha i use my phone to film (iphone x) and the microphone and tripod that i use are linked in my description box! i use imovie to edit!

[@Sol-pc1jb]

@@sincerelyvee ahhhhh thank you for the reply, you’re so sweet!!! I had no idea you could get such great quality video with just the phone, I’ll definitely try it out with mine (it’s an iPhone 7 but might still work). Thanks again ❤️ I really appreciate the help, and I’ll let you know if/when I start my channel haha

[@sincerelyvee]

@@Sol-pc1jb ❤❤

[@brookr.1737]

Please don't forget to link your stories! I'd love to read and support. I too am big on writing stories with black voices as the main character 🙂

[@sincerelyvee]

when they're published (fingers crossed hehe) i'll be sure to share them with you all💓

[@brookr.1737]

@@sincerelyvee fingers all the way crossed girl, you got this!

[@sincerelyvee]

@@brookr.1737 ❤❤❤

[@rueroxanne972]

I also think showcasing black voices as so important! My protagonists are always black girls and women.

[@sincerelyvee]

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[@Vivistrawberry123]

Hi! I love your videos! Can I ask what program you used for the full body character designs?🌸🌸🌸

[@sincerelyvee]

hey!! thank you :) the program is actually for a virtual world. it’s called ready player me. i design my character and then take a screenshot when i’m done.

[@Vivistrawberry123]

@@sincerelyvee okay, thank you! 😊

[@toward-eternity]

I love your videos! Any recommendations for other authors that post more than write-a-longs? First time NaNo-er and I'm finding it a bit difficult to find authors I like or relate to.

[@sincerelyvee]

tysm!!

[@samantharose1001]

woah I had no idea about Nano Prep!! That’s so cool. Thanks for sharing!

[@sincerelyvee]

of course!! :)

[@KimBoguskie]

october 8th is my birthday!

[@josieann4390]

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[@samantharose1001]

💛💛💛

[@sincerelyvee]

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[@israeyt]

Omg hi im kinda of early but I wanna start writing books any tips?

[@sincerelyvee]

hey :) my tip is to come up with a story idea you would want to read, characters you love and to just start writing! wether you jump right in or plan it out beforehand i say the best thing you can do to start is go for it!

[@GiulianaSunshine]

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[@sincerelyvee]

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[@michellexx3143]

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[@sincerelyvee]

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