THIS VIDEO WILL MOTIVATE YOU TO WRITE

[@attatatgirl]

Every time somebody likes this I will get to rewatch this and be inspired again :)

[@HermitCree]

How's the writing going? 👀

[@Aru1w]

have you watched it 128 times?

[@maychenwoo9205]

“When you don’t feel like writing, write anyway.” Is the sole reason I have two main projects over 20K words and the reason I’ve fallen in love with them and the reason I’ve been able to create a world in these stories with these imaginary people that I can escape in.

[@lukasvitek3394]

When you started writing for the first time, did you start with short stories?

[@maychenwoo9205]

@@lukasvitek3394 yeah

[@ulrikschackmeyer848]

So, how about giving your favorite people an exciting life? Let THEM tell a good story to someone else. Then THEY will be writing the story, their story..not you. Just an idea that works for me. I know some of my characters so well that I know exactly how they would react to various things. Even if I didn't want to be in the room with them when they did.I would never think of doing so myself. But they would! See?

[@elvenaubade]

“boredom is a sign of mastery” wow 🤩 that phrase alone was enough to shift my mindset and is definitely going to be my new mantra

[@YuvrajKunwar99099]

Its side effect of mastery🥲

[@iamseverelycontemplatingmy4657]

@@YuvrajKunwar99099 same difference

[@benjaminthibieroz4155]

"there's no fear and suffering only where there's no desire to achieve good"

[@NanaSomebody]

This is probably one of the best videos I’ve watched in a while. As an extreme perfectionist when it comes to my work, sometimes I think that an idea I have for a story is just too great for me to write it at my current skill set?? That honestly makes no sense now that I think about it. Thanks Abbie!

[@AbbieEmmons]

I'm so glad this video inspired you! I have definitely felt that same intimidation before... but rest assured that if the idea came to you, it is meant to be written BY YOU. 😎 happy writing!

[@falakwrites8596]

That's so relatable. I sometimes wish I would have someone write my story because I feel so much doubt that I'm not good enough, because English isn't my 1st language.

[@NanaSomebody]

@@falakwrites8596 Same! It seems like something I’d just ruin if I wrote it myself. But I think that I forget that I can rewrite it anytime.

[@falakwrites8596]

@@NanaSomebody We got this, hopefully you'll be able to feel proud of your writing someday♡

[@NanaSomebody]

@@falakwrites8596 Yeah, we got this!

[@jopena5103]

i literally opened my computer to write but decided to procrastinate instead and watch youtube and this pops up, i feel personally attacked 😭

[@AbbieEmmons]

perfect timing! ;)

[@dramadumppodcast]

this is me lol😂😂😂

[@wendysookoo1697]

Real😂

[@ulrikschackmeyer848]

The universe is obviously out to get you. You might as well give in. And start writing. It's clear that there is no other way out for you. 😢😂 Happy writing.

[@A_WeirdGrl_09]

Same

[@AuraSparks]

I started crying hard at the part about being a creative playful kid. We can get conditioned so deeply to silence that youthful spark. Grateful for this vid

[@Necro616]

Glad I wasn't the only one.

[@TomIsNowTyping]

You get to write. Think about that. You GET to write… That’s the motivation

[@galaxy_doggie2630]

damn

[@medievaldruidess]

That is a beautiful thought.

[@Minecraftsheep-ji7ir]

So true wtf 🫢

[@Haivuoto]

Not for me, I’m afraid.

[@AgentBuffy]

"You can't edit a blank page." I found myself smiling at that one. Even though I am scared and I'm worried I'll write the wrong thing (causing unintended offence to someone), I'm not going to give up. I'll keep learning, keep listening and act on the feedback I receive with an open mind. Thank you Abbie for all that you do, you are an inspiration.

[@micheleshields1419]

Me too!

[@FTTPRO]

Hi. Listen, what I'm about to say might be shocking and uncomfortable; but before I lay it out on the table, I want you to know there's a community here for you to lean on whenever you need it. Writing the wrong thing is the point.

[@ulrikschackmeyer848]

Way to go, Laddie.

[@reannesonnefield2777]

“My writing is either great or making me great.” That sentence inspired me. I feel like I’m a terrible writer and that the story I want to tell is way too complex for me, but now after watching this video I feel like all I need is a little confidence in myself and I will be able to do it. All I need is to keep writing and, “Making it great.” And then it will be what I want it to be. Thank you so much for making these videos, encouraging and inspiring me to write.

[@giancarlae4006]

I’m not ashamed to say, this intro made me cry. This is the video I needed to see and hear. I had a strong burst of creative energy almost two years ago where I was able to pump out several short stories in a few months then…nothing. I thought to start reading other great works in my genre, hoping that it would burst open that gate that was barring me from creative writing. I found that it had the opposite effect. I started comparing my works with theirs and suddenly I was flooded with feelings of inadequacy. ‘Oh my gosh, I can NEVER write like that!’ and, ‘Compared to these, my ideas are boring and no one is going to want to read it.’ I’m still stalling in my writing process but videos and advice like this are helping me take the baby steps I need to eventually run towards my dreams. Even if it’s just a scribble of a word, a random scene that pops into my head as I’m driving and telling Siri to remember it for me. Most importantly, reminding myself to ‘write like no one is reading’ it but me. Thank you Abbie and Kate. Between your two channels, I’m finding the support that I need to amplify that little voice in my head saying, ‘You can do it. Keep going.’

[@Tillallare1]

Me too 😭

[@David13ushey]

Yeah, I don't have motivation problems, I have distraction problems. Like this video. I watched it instead of writing.

[@KingBuddha84]

This sentiment was just swirling through my head, as I sit at work and It played out like a 3 act storyline. Today, I said to myself “ I have a great job. I’m blessed. But this is not what I want to do forever. Years ago, an older coworker of mine, told me, before she died of cancer, “ I wish I had pursued something more creative instead pursuing a career in this job.” Today, I said to myself, “ this is my Act 2 epiphany” then I got the notification for this video. This is a sign. Thank you. My ACT 3 is returning home and facing my enemy, procrastination.

[@AbbieEmmons]

Wow, this is so inspiring 🔥thank you for sharing that! We all deserve to go after the life that will make us feel inspired and happy and creative. ✍🏼

[@ulrikschackmeyer848]

'There y'go' , as old Sheriff Maccloud of Taos, New Mexico used to say from my boyhood television, when something was solved.

[@storieswithskye]

2:08 - "What you're feeling is an emotion, that's it. Its a momentary fleeting feeling. So you're going to let that feeling of discomfort and hesitation stop you?!" 3:18 - "When you do that you are literally training your brain to listen to fear and obey it." 3:37 - "Don't let this rest just be a knee jerk reaction of 'I feel uncomfortable I run away', because that habit can very easily cross over into every other area of your life and quickly make you a very unhappy person." I've never felt more attacked but also inspired in my life. Not even just about writing either. This video really shifted something deep within me that had been clinging on for far longer than it should have been.

[@MasonPayne]

I like how Abbie always refers to us viewers as 'friend' not 'friends'. It makes this kind of motivational piece that much more direct and meaningful.

[@vivielle]

THANK YOU, ABBIE. THANK YOU!!!

[@itsmelala1714]

I can't believe I was thinking about how unmotivated I was these days and your video literally appeared in the feed. Thank you Abbie for the perfect timing and sweet words ! You really motivated me to write today!

[@AbbieEmmons]

Great minds think alike... 😁 I'm so glad this video motivated you!

[@itsmelala1714]

@@AbbieEmmons I'm so glad you made it!!

[@nataliadowner3896]

Same omg! This came at the right time

[@elizabethkuhn8139]

I really love what you're doing here, Abbie! This can be applied to when you go to get your book published, too! Don't be afraid, and don't think you're not good enough, either, because you are!

[@AbbieEmmons]

Thank you, Elizabeth! I'm so glad this video inspired you. This definitely applies to publishing as well ✨

[@mariepigen08]

I can guarantee you that you have the potential to someday become someone's favorite author. The journey to that point will always start with a single sentence, no matter how "bad" it is.

[@MariaHennessy-yd8yv]

Thank you so much Abbie. you don't know how much you cheered me on in my hour of need, when every word I write feels dry and lifeless, when my characters turn their backs to my and refuse to tell me how to help them, when the people around me have no faith in my dream, and tell me to give in. thank you Abbie, for always being here for me, and for all of us. Thank you for reminding me that non of us will ever be alone.

[@anandaferraresi]

AAAAAAAAAH ABBIEEEEEEEE! THANK YOU SO MUCH, I’M CRYING HEREEE! 🥺❤️ YOU MAKE SUCH A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIFE OF SO MANY DREAMERS! DON’T YOU EVER DARE TO CHANGE, I LOVE YOU, WE ALL DO, THE WORLD NEEDS YOU AND YOUR WORDS! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! I said it once and will say it again: I can’t thank you enough! ❤️❤️

[@AbbieEmmons]

oh my goodness, this comment made me smile! thank you so much! 😁❤✨I'm so happy this video inspired you!

[@shadowgirlreiesu8949]

This was just what I needed to hear, not just for my writing but for my art as well. After I was burnt out last year, it was a struggle just to pick up the brush and paint. There was no passion with it. Sometimes I even told myself that I wasnt good enough. On those days I pulled out some old artwork and looked through them, and I remembered how fun it was to paint them. Compared to my work now it wasn't much but it was more passionate. And it's the same for my writing as well. The short stories I made back then weren't of quality but they were fun to write. I trying to get that passion back. Thanks for the advice Abbie!

[@AbbieEmmons]

This is such a true point, thank you for sharing that! When we start to take our art too seriously and judge ourselves based on our results, it really takes the play and fun out of the process... which is so necessary for creativity! I wish you the best of luck on your journey to rediscovering your passion 😌

[@kreepykittycreations]

I'm in that same place now with my book cover designing... 😞 which spills over into my writing... It just feels like I'm never good enough, so I feel like: "why bother? Just hire a 'real' cover designer because yours will never be good enough" This video gave me so many feels 😭☺

[@alisalisaa4479]

I was just relenting to my fear and telling myself I just won't write today... Then this was the first video on my feed when I opened KZbin. Thank you.

[@amandap7765]

"What would I write if I didnt have to write it perfectly?" So true as I'm editing a portion of my novel. It wasnt perfect the first time, not even the second or third. It may never be perfect. It can still be amazing.

[@ulrikschackmeyer848]

Stephen King writes that he NEVER uses less than 7 rewrites, so you're still ahead of The King.Not bad.

[@rayray117]

When I lose motivation, I come back to this video.

[@simalecsansford6359]

I’m already published, I even got to co-write a series with my favourite author! But I still needed this video more than you know. That feeling of an energy slump and watching your peers do well and churn out book after book whilst you feel like one word alone is too much can be so overwhelming. This has got me feeling back on top. I’ve got this! We all do! Thanks so much for this video!!

[@Michael-ts8wc]

Who's the author? And congrats for getting to co-write with your favorite author!

[@dalemaki7603]

Abby I'm a writer, author, and a drummer And I love all 3 yes drumming is hard but it gets easier and I started learning the drums when I was 50 years old Traditionally published my 1st children's book when I was 53 It's never too late to start something new. And so true about writing just do it! Every day. Write With No Fear!

[@AbbieEmmons]

Wow, that is awesome! Keep up the great work, you rock! 🤘🏼 😎

[@dalemaki7603]

@@AbbieEmmons I just want to say thank you for all your videos They've helped me tremendously these last few years And I love your books too. Someday Soon I will finish my novel and maybe you'll have it in your collection😄

[@TheMadAfrican1]

Lying in bed with a sore back, achy head, and general feeling of blehness, and all I really want to do is write, really. You're right though. Being a creative is hard work. You gotta work your arse off for a society that will never really appreciate how important art is to their continued existence and sanity. All you gotta do is keep going. As Gaiman said, "Make good art.". If the world is burning, make good art. If your life is terrible, make good art. Art saves lives. It may just save yours. So make good art, no matter what.

[@spicychilly3636]

This video applies to every creative journey. I am a painter, artist, like crocheting and knitting, writing, and a lot more. I often face a wall whenever I try to write a new sentence to my new chapters. Though luckily I don't often face this type of boundaries in other activities other than painting and writing. But this video! This video is inspiring and motivating. Thank you, Abbie. Thank you so much❤

[@רפאל-ב]

Many of your video do, I'm serious, I found your channel just looking for how to write a short story and immediately got hooked, this channel motivates me not only to start writing, but to get into the writing community So thank you so much! And keep being awesome! I think it definitely changes the world

[@AbbieEmmons]

Thank you so much! This comment brightened my day. I'm so happy my videos inspire you to keep writing and chasing your dreams. 😊

[@רפאל-ב]

@@AbbieEmmons thank YOU! Your channel sparked my motivation and creativity right from the first video, it's incredible It revived a feeling of hope and joy of imagination along with a better understanding of how to express myself through a story, I really can't thank you enough for it

[@sherrifoster8992]

“This moment. This one decision is what stands between you and your future. YOU choose which way it goes. YOU choose how you look at yourself and your writing.” Wow! Thank you!

[@sutarkabbo158]

Thank you sooo much Abbie You are my Role Model❤️

[@tanyagupta4479]

This video should be seen by every writer who thinks that they are not good enough 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@lemmesleep9953]

Thank you, Abbie 💗💗💗

[@gaosaman]

When you said "you're not a fraud", it made me tear up. I have been trying to write my so called "forever story" that I started working on since 2012. Yeah, that long, at least for me. 2012 was a long time ago. It's not the fear of blank writing software in front of me, but more like a fear of "will this story ever be good for people who are still discovering themselves like myself?". I kinda stopped writing for myself, which is really important for me. For a person who was bullied heavily and took everything too seriously, I just stopped doing it for myself. I never had people around me who took my dream as a writer seriously, to this day people don't just understand why I want this so badly. I'm a very creative person with imaginative brain, I want them to see that "I made this thing and it makes me super happy and proud of my work!". I just want to create stories for other people to read, that's all. Maybe I'm not a fraud after all. I'm still finding myself and learning to write every single day, whether people like or not. I'm doing this for myself.

[@ulrikschackmeyer848]

Making yourself a better (or just less neurotic) person to be around is also a honourable way of making a better world for everybody else. And no matter how hard it is to better yourself, my experience is that it is helluva lot easier than makeing other people change into something that you find more decent. Just saying.

[@Nate_Shea_Author]

Thank you for the marvelous pep talk. Lockdowns killed my creativity and halted my writing dead in its tracks. I’ve been trying in little fits and starts to begin work on something new and it is HARD!! I need to remember a lot of the things you’ve said here. Again, thank you!

[@lorj6360]

One thing I love about this video is that it can be applied to everything, not just writing. Even school work!

[@imnina865]

As a younger girl who's gifted with a whole bunch of talent when it comes to writing, i take it personally when my writing just sucks. I am constantly pressured to write by my mom because she really wants me to write a book and do something with my talent. She wants the best for me, obviously. I wanna write a book, but i do need motivation. Whenever im burnt out or just not really feeling like it-- i watch this. Thank you, Abby. I'm still working on my story, but im excited.

[@imnina865]

@@WolfWriterL.P yesss! I just remember that it doesn’t have to be perfect! Keep that in mind when you’re writing :)

[@iqtobedetermined]

abbie I'm crying!!!😭😭 thank you so much for this video. I've had a lot of self doubt lately that's been keeping me from writing for a while. I'm a perfectionist, which doesn't help. thank you once again for this beautiful video. you have no idea how much I needed it❤️

[@aerithsanctuary6092]

2 things really struck home for me: - Overcome - Letting fear take over and obeying it I intimidate myself all the time and this little voice in my head frequently tells me that there are WAY better artists out there, so how dare I even try! Thanks for this wonderful encouragement!

[@ranknarlmarg]

In a world of limitless self-help material, this is still possibly best motivational video I've ever seen. Thanks, Abbie!

[@natasharomanoff9818]

Thabk you so much for this, Abbie! It literally made me grab my laptop and start writing. And to everyone else who is stuck in this mental state, imagine what it'll be like when you've gotten your book published! You could change lives with your story. Write it for those people who are going to read your story and have their lives change. Keep writing ❤

[@stephaniewickstrom7331]

I really need to hear this today. You are so inspirational. Thank you.

[@author.gabrielavrivera]

FINALLY you are the very first KZbin I've heard who didn't condone the fear or procrastination. My husband taught me all of this years ago and it was once I learned this that I finished my first novel. Then my second and my third and so on. My writing improves with each book and with each book I experience this fear when I go to write but I know to push past it now. Thank you so much for sharing this for people who need it! Its a very important message!

[@Winkypen01]

This is one of the important reasons why I keep on supporting this channel.💚💚 I will be forever grateful.

[@beezkneez8918]

My life these past couple months have been hectic after my accident. It has affected my job and just daily peace of mind. As a result, I have been putting off my writing because "I am not in the right headspace." It's good to hear something positive like this as a reminder to myself of why I started writing in the first place. Thanks, keep up the cool content.

[@KennyGordon]

This video is so good. The advice can apply to everything, really. I'm an illustrator and I've found myself not having fun with the creative process. "Let it be play" is such a banger of a phrase. Take the pressure off and nothing has to be perfect. My sticky-note on the desk is "Let it be play."

[@Tinahgirl83]

I don’t think I’ve ever needed to hear something as much as I needed to hear this. "There is no bad writing. My writing is either great or it’s making me great." Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@A.H._]

i miss so much your motivational videos!!! i love the second one you did, I watch it every time I want an extra push to start writing

[@jendolak302]

This was divine timing as I was literally staring at my laptop in discouragement. Thank you, Abbie!!

[@RehanAhmad-jo6ju]

the way you motivate it shows that you're actually a great writter

[@AGdollstar12]

Abbie, thank you so much for this. I have to admit I was so heavily demotivated and scared to write I even flunked my Creative writing class because i was too scared to show anything at all to my teacher or even to my classmates. I've forgotten how back when I was 13-14 I used to love sharing my writing in front of the entire class, I would be so excited to share all my ideas with my family and friends, and even got the highest grades for it. I don't really know when that love and excitement turned into fear and self criticism, and I don't know where that girl that just enjoyed writing go, but with this video I'm determined to find her and get her back! thank you so much again.

[@ulrikschackmeyer848]

Good luck with finding her. And in the meantime building a nice, written fairytale house for her, might be an idea, that attracts her faster back in. Just saying.

[@joshuadavidson3689]

Thank you for sharing this. Your timing was impeccable. I used to love writing, and creating. I've written my book probably four or five times over. Lately, I've been slammed with self-crippling doubts. I'm always procrastinating, I think because I've grown to hate my writing. But I think you're probably right, and I've ruined the love by taking it way too seriously. Especially when what I need to do is just sit down and write.

[@danielm.rogers8129]

This is your most inspiring video! So many great quotes to take away here “Editing is inevitable” “writing is either great or making me great” and write for fun! (And true why don’t we write with that childlike wonder)

[@ArtofLaurenGlenn]

This is one of the best motivational video I’ve ever seen in my life!! Not only does it apply to writing, but to every other hobby as well. I’m an artist as well as a writer, and trying to build up both of those skills can be sooo intimidating. Learning the fundamentals is especially boring and tedious, but when I heard what you said about boredom being a sign of mastery, it encouraged me so much!! Thank you for making this video!!

[@daia2870]

“maybe nobody else in your life even knows about this incredible journey your on and that’s why you have to be your own cheerleader.” i loved this phrase. thank you for the video it motivated me so much! not only for writing which i love but my other hobbies as well. practice makes perfect. and i shouldn’t take things so seriously either. thanks abbie!!!

[@ritawilliams2880]

Third time I’m listening to this for my seventh book being published. 😊

[@anth636]

I want to feel the same magic when writing as I did in school. That feeling of tapping into an infinite well of creativity. I want to not care about what other people say about “putting in enough effort,” or “telling a story worth sharing,” or other discouraging “advice.”

[@tifadreamers]

I've been having trouble writing for the past 2 weeks. I'm pretty much a perfectionist when it comes to my writing, and I haven't been feeling happy with what I've written lately and it's giving me a hard time to put my heart into it again (I've just finished a short/mini-series and it's been hard to start a new story that I've been planning to work on). Let me just say that this video comes in the right timing. it's almost dawn here where I am lol so I'm going to save this on my writing playlist so I can watch it over and over again. Thank you so much for this!

[@GlorieJoy]

“..push through the fear.” :') I cried. Thank you so much! 💓

[@ThatCrazyFanGirl]

“Boredom is a side effect of mastery” I needed to hear that 🥺

[@Richardsonprincess00]

Thanks for the advice on writing problems, I've been trying to get back in touch with writing books.

[@timbuktu8069]

Not just writing but LIFE.

[@ijeomaossi61]

Abbie, your videos have been so helpful in getting me back into a writing habit. I thought it was like magic when I realized I haven't broken a daily writing streak for the first time since high school. And yet it was just listening to you breakdown these concepts as I wrote. Thank you so much, and I wish you success and joy in your own endeavours ✨🎇

[@brandonchapman4532]

I feel that sometimes, I have no idea how to write, so I'll just write even if it looks like gibberish. Just write. That's literally the best advice ever

[@jayfilho18]

Keep writing even when you're not feeling well; it may be therapeutic. As long as I keep moving forward, I don't care how I feel. Eventually, I feel better and my attitude improves. Even the most accomplished and successful authors often have to push themselves to write, no matter how they feel. In my opinion, this mindset applies to whatever you do, whether you're writing, reading, teaching, cooking, or anything else. Thanks for sharing valuable content. Keep up the fantastic job.

[@Lie_Nal]

I'm nearly crying. I was stuck with outlining, because wanted to do my best and ended in anxiety instead. But now I found a solution. Thank you so much for all your work and writing advices!

[@wonderwomanx1268]

“Getting better, getting closer to your dream life.” Thanks Abbie 🙏🏼👏🏼

[@ThePoeticRhymes9574]

I never lost motivation. I try to write about things that excite me! I believe that's the key.

[@AnnoyingMoose]

It's quite encouraging to a 58 yr old factory worker writing his 2nd movie script to hear wisdom come from a kid as young as you!

[@daisymoonsavage5040]

I'm saving this video in my queue to watch again and again. Thank you. This inspires me ❤

[@chikaonyenze2234]

'What would you write if it didn't have to be perfect? Write it' Thank you so much for this. For the past weeks I've felt so exhausted and weak because how much pressure I put on myself to write. I couldn't even write anymore because all I could see were flaws and mistakes and plots that didn't make sense. Writing wasn't fun for me anymore. I wasn't enjoying this, it was weighing me down. This really helped me to keep on going and write anyway. To keep on moving and cheer myself on and have fun with it.

[@johncliffalvarez6513]

This is not just great writing advice, it’s great advice for all aspects of life.

[@RhyleeKJones]

"What you're feeling is an emotion... a momentary fleeting feeling." "Nobody has ever become a master of something by doing it only when it's fun." 🙌 YES! Getting over your feelings like this is discipline. It's saying no to something worthless and yes to something worthy!

[@NetheriteGuy14-vs7ne]

I’ve been writing for almost a year now and I have been through much trial and error to get where I am now with my writing. Yeah, a lot of the time, I procrastinate and get scared to write because it requires so much thought and perseverance, and a lot of what I write will ultimately have to be revised and edited. I’m actually writing a film with a theme dealing with this feeling, and I should keep this video in mind when writing it. Thank you, Abbie! I hope your writing career continues going strong!

[@katethedimensionexplorer273]

True, I haven't told anyone I'm writing my project, because they'd doubt me and try to discourage me.

[@peytonandbooks]

This has got to be one of my favourite videos EVER. This is exactly what I needed right now. I have been avoiding writing because I'm worried it wont be good enough. But you're exactly right, it better to write anything than nothing at all. And there will always be editing.😊 I really cant thank you enough for this video. I know for sure I'll be watching it again. Thank you Abbie! You're awesome!💕

[@tenderw1lderness]

This video and these comments are making me cry real tears, I’ve been struggling with writing for YEARS. I’ve always come back to it because I can’t help but make up stories but then I’ll try to write and I hate it! It never occurred to me that the best thing about writing IS the editing. Some things in life, you can’t go back and change. You can change literally EVERYTHING you write though. It doesn’t have to stay the way it came down, you’re not stuck with that sentence you hate so much. You can nudge it, twist it, rearrange it until it’s right. It’s the one rare bit of absolute control you can get in this world, use that to your advantage lovely people!!! (Case in point I went back and edited this because I made a typo 😂)

[@eluemina2366]

♥️♥️♥️

[@ulrikschackmeyer848]

Way to go, you got it!

[@LV-bk4it]

I love writing from the seat of my pants, have a wonderful idea for a novel and have done a lot of research for it. So I bought Scriviner and became a patreon of Abbie's, watching many of her videos. Then I bought her templates to insert in Scriviner and realized how much work goes into a story BEFORE you can start writing it (characters outline, Acts 1,2,3, etc., etc., etc.). I FROZE and that's where I've been for a month. I just feel overwhelmed. I did outline the female protagonist and her male love interest. I have plenty of time. I guess I just need to strap myself to my desk and follow her templates (which are wonderful) which she shows how to insert into Scriviner. I was on fire while researching it now comes the hard work - planning.

[@AbbieEmmons]

YOU CAN DO IT!! 💪✨ keep up the good work, I know it feels overwhelming sometimes but you've already made a lot of progress. You should be so proud of yourself!

[@shoto42]

I finished my first novel a couple months ago and it was the most vigorating feeling I ever had. It was over a year of me writing almost every day telling myself “just write, it’ll be great afterwards”

[@nunocalderone]

Thank you so so so much, this has to be one of the best videos I have watched recently. What you said about training our brain to listen and obey to fear resonated with me. so much. I have so many exciting ideas that I want to explore but the idea of sitting down, writing and it not being what I had imagined really scares me, and that is what stops me from doing it. After listening to you and reading some comments I feel so inspired and excited. Let's have some play-time! Thanks!!!

[@Tail_sez]

3:18 "You are literally training your brain to listen to fear and obey it." I have heard some variation of everything else mentioned here, and the video was just a reminder, up until this point. I knew about the importance of discipline, but it didn't occur to me that I could form a habit of NOT WRITING, same as any other habit. Thank you for this.

[@taiwohakeem4279]

ABBIE HI IM A HUGE FAN OF YOU AND AN ASPIRING WRITER, in the past few days of watching your story beat videos I've developed the ability to breakdown and dissect elements of EVERYTHING I watch, I hope to publish my book someday and get it in your hands, im glad I discovered you.

[@clintoreilly]

Awesome. Much needed, too. I admit, writing drains one from time to time but in the end: I'm master over my words and pages, & they depend on me to do them justice :)

[@machevilchannel7002]

Thank you. I'm speechless. This is what I need this very moment I posted this.

[@maryjocampbell6019]

Thank you,Abbie! “write anyway” is my new mantra! 🎉

[@SheegogProductions]

I've missed these motivational videos. Thanks for the reminders, Abbie :)

[@kingdombuilders1233]

Just watching this in 2024. This is one of the best video I had watched. Please kindly help me like this, so I can be reminded to watch again

[@hirwaedisther]

Thank you so much Abby. I needed this

[@gritvoight]

Dear Abbie, thank you so much! This isn't just about writing - it's about life. 🙏🌞

[@RachelDacusAuthor]

I just hit that kind of block late at night where you hate your book, hate writing, swear never to write another novel, and then I watched this video, and I opened my manuscript again. I wrote. And this morning, I woke up with clear new ideas! Thanks for your video and this series. It's great to know someone who understands and can help. 😊

[@JackJackJack123]

This is the message I needed. Been putting so much pressure on myself thinking if it’s not great now it never will be.

[@azizalarrie28yearsago8]

Thank you very much. You really motivated me. I immediately took my pen and paper and wrote the next chapters of my book. And now it's going good. I feel so good and I have always got a good mood to write

[@nataliadowner3896]

"don't be scared of it" I REALLY needed to hear that. I keep trying to write 'perfection' and then I get intimidated and just give up, but I LOVE my story idea so I'm gonna push through and just write! Thanks so much for this Abbie!!!!

[@KEP1983]

Good points. I was a professional artist (oil painter) for 11 years. I worked in the studio of a famous artist (I and some others made his paintings, he signed them and sold them for millions). It didn't matter if I didn't feel like painting. I went to work, clocked in, and painted. Then when I got home it was time to paint my own work, after painting someone else's work for 8 or 9 hours! A lot of the time I didn't FEEL like doing it. But sometimes I'd just make myself pick up the brush with one hand, force it in the other, and just DO it. After 20 minutes everything almost always started to gel and I just kept going. And I did my own work consistently, not just my boss's work.

[@No_Purpose_White_Flour]

"What would I write if I didn't have to write it perfectly?" 👏👏

[@Idd1eforTaylorSwift4256]

I know you won’t see this but thank you! Not only for this video but for every video you have ever uploaded. I have been watching your videos for only 2 days but I already feel so much better about writing. I love writing but I never thought I could actually make it, but you make it seem like it’s possible. So just thank you, Abbie ❤

[@rebeledits5196]

Abbie , thank you for this ✨️

[@jasonokurumeh887]

This is exactly what I needed...for everything I plan to do or project I start... I've always at one point just stopped and said I'm just doing nonsense... It won't happen... I'm too horrible... I will never be good enough... But your words touched everything I feel...and Imma tell you...I will get back on my writing chair and keep going no matter what...

[@markrengel7880]

Thank You and Bless You so much - I've been feeling completely alone on this writing journey and with all my day-to-day, household, work, study, non-stop taxi for my kids, cooking, cleaning and 1000 other distractions, I've lost nearly all of my writing motivation. About 18 months ago I lost around 45,000 words (carefully edited) of the book I've been writing due to not having backed it up in multiple ways (ALWAYS thoroughly back up your work folks!) - This video was just what I needed to hear to push-on - Excellent writing motivation video! Well Done!!

[@thatladydriver]

"I feel uncomfortable, I run away", that my friend, is me... and it's so true, I have a sad life because of this!