write a book with me ✍️📖🌷 developing characters, learning structure, & more! my first writing vlog ✨

[@ldjwrites]

Amina is finally one of us now

[@itsamina]

Hahah happy to be here

[@chymerexdesign]

This storyline/plot sounds very interesting and sounds like something that absolutely should be published. I wish you the best of luck as you pour into this. This is so inspiring for me to pick up my unfinished first draft again

[@itsamina]

that is so sweet, thank you 🥹 i definitely recommend picking up that first draft again! it'll be so rewarding to see it to the end ✨

[@riaiswriting]

WE STAN UR CHARACTERS

[@itsamina]

aw thank you so much 🥹

[@riaiswriting]

@@itsamina yw

[@andesears]

I'm living for the cocoon content...but girl I completely related to the dialogue struggle lol. I literally am constantly googling things or looking at other novels I own as a point of reference lol

[@itsamina]

hahaha not the cocoon content 💀 but it's good to know that not everyone who is writing a book knows exactly what their doing lol

[@beatricejart]

I love this!!💞 I'm currently working on my own writing project, so it's so inspiring to see others on the same journey. I think it's great that you already have defined characters without letting them fall into a cliche or stereotype. I think the stakes are really good too for both August and Noah, with just enough tension for the readers to be intrigued without it being frustrated. The way you described Noah reminds me SO much of the main characters in Hidden Figures, kind of a combination of all three women. I know you don't have anything set in stone, but I feel like the two men and one woman is a little bit stereotypical, so just watch out for that. But just listening to you talk about the characters and world, I feel like they're already real people!! (Also, Milanote is a great program for brainstorming! - and it's completely free)

[@itsamina]

Thank you for the kind words 🤎 And I'll definitely have to check out Milanote sometime soon! Wishing you the best with your writing project.

[@briellewrites]

I LOVE the idea for the coffee shop dynamics you decided on!! Adds so many layers! Obsessed

[@itsamina]

thanks bestie 💖 i had so much fun with it!

[@ldjwrites]

Loved learning about your characters! Can’t wait to see how you crack on with this story! Also, the Myers-Briggs test is such a good way to get to know your characters more even if you don’t actually take it. That was one of my tips for making characters in a video I have coming out soon.

[@itsamina]

Thanks so much! I'll definitely have to check out your video on it!

[@Celinelikedion]

omg the inaugural writing vlog 🥹🎉 I can’t wait to follow along on your journey!!

[@itsamina]

aw i love you celine 💖

[@riaiswriting]

struggling w/ basic grammar is so real

[@itsamina]

definitely triggers my imposter syndrome lol

[@riaiswriting]

@@itsamina 😃😃😃

[@book_aesthetic18]

So Cool!! I can't wait for your journey etc I'm so happy for u.Your characters so amazing And everything love it

[@itsamina]

thank you!

[@seasonsofwonder]

Wow! So exciting. Sounds so interesting. 🙌☺️💖💖

[@itsamina]

Thanks so much 💕💕💕

[@ElizabethClockingIn]

loved this! I really needed that little boost to continue my writing, excited to see your writing journey !

[@itsamina]

That's awesome, thank you! Good luck on your writing ✨

[@northofdakota]

I really appreciate you giving info about how to punctuate correctly when it comes to dialog because I also didn't know about that rule 👀 I remember seeing dialogs in books using commas but I just didn't know why and I never bothered to look it up so it's good to know now because I'm also currently writing a book! 🤣 And I'm also an authortuber myself! I post a lot of different writing and reading related videos, but mostly writing vlogs about the current story I'm working on! 😁

[@itsamina]

i'm so glad the punctuation tips were helpful! nobody tells you about this stuff when it's time to write a book haha. wishing you success with your book and authortube channel!

[@riaiswriting]

noah(idk if im spelling her name right lmao) is such a girlboss

[@itsamina]

Noa is for sure a girlboss haha

[@kenbryan339]

Really enjoyed this! Relate to a lot of the feelings in this lol That point about knowing what to do but it being so hard is realll. Lynn is really great for writing tips also Rachel Writes, Kris KM Fajardo, Mik Writes, Shaelin Writes. There’s so many lol

[@itsamina]

The struggle is real!! Haha and thanks for the recommendations! I'll be sure to check them out!

[@CreativelyBria]

This was so delightful! Excited to continue following your journey

[@itsamina]

You're so sweet ❤ Thank you!

[@briellewrites]

Oh bestie I struggled with the dialogue punctuation too hahahaha I JUST started figuring it out

[@itsamina]

lol girl it's a struggle!!

[@okokoklalalacore]

heyyyyy i'm new here but lemme get a word in, u seem super sweet and this kind of video reminds me of concept corner by abd illustrates and i used to religiously watch that, so now i will religiously watch u. congrats girl i'll be ur biggest cheerleader from here on out!

[@itsamina]

That means so much to me 💕 Thank you for the support!

[@okokoklalalacore]

@@itsamina right back at u girl, thanks for inspiring me

[@Grace-rf114]

YAY AMINA!

[@itsamina]

💖💖💖

[@NiveaK.]

14:50 Shameless plug👀 but I'm an authortuber. I'm writing my very first fantasy book. ✨🖋️ We're in the same boat so I'm excited to watch your writing journey!

[@itsamina]

Thanks so much ✨ I love to see other people on a similar journey! Good luck to you!!

[@xojaci]

okay, you convinced me! idk how, idk what. but i'm gonna start writing again. slowly, but surely. :') hehe also the way you described nia, maybe you could watch 'girlfriends' for some inspo? lol the main characters are v much so black women who are go-getters, but at the same time are portrayed extremely feminine and soft!! the show does it well for smth from the early 2000s imo, anyway! so excited to follow along on your writing journey!! hehe

[@itsamina]

yay!! that's so exciting!! i'm going to need to get some writing updates whenever the juices start flowing!! and i'll definitely check out girlfriends! i feel like i have a lot of black female inspo for noa but i need to be mindful of making sure she doesn't get portrayed in that stereotypical light. thanks for your suggestions jaci and i'm so happy for you 😊

[@extraspicy6688]

omg🥺💓I am glad you found the mbti helpful, Noa and August are a sweet match i am alr excited abt he dynamic. authortubers suggestions: Abbie Emmons Ana Neu Mik writes Kayla Kempers and obv Lynn😂 just some of my favs

[@itsamina]

Thanks so much ❤