⚰️ writing vlog ep. 01: outlining my NEW gothic fantasy book! // project CRYPTS

[@krenko-]

every time I learn someone's writing a gothic fantasy book I get so excited!

[@authorventures]

If you don't know her you should check out Chritsty Anne Jones (if I remember correctly that's what she writes/ likes to write)

[@krenko-]

@@authorventures I'll check out her channel, thanks!!

[@scriptalchemist]

Right? I’m definitely intrigued by this genre after watching this 👀❤️

[@bribeeay]

THE CLARIFICATION NEEDED AT THE BEGINNING 😭😭😭

[@tessaclairmont9510]

The starting and stopping projects thing is so relatable. I've started and shelved 5-6 projects/ideas in the past month because they either got too big, needed too many fixes to make them work, or I felt like I couldn't do them justice yet with where my writing skill is.

[@zeesummers]

Would be interested to see a video about writing a (pre-draft) synopsis

[@lynndjung]

i can definitely do that!

[@laurenct]

oh god outlines/planning/research saves lives! i've come to love the slowcooking process. also! project crypt sounds FANTASTIC like exactly the sort of book i'd pick off a bookshelf after having read that premise. excited to follow this series!! :)

[@lynndjung]

yess prep is SO critical for me now! aw thank you so much - i'm excited to share more!

[@JSSH-SCIFI]

8:40 You could try looking into how religions are generally built with a mass appeal (public aspect) and an initiate side to them (secret/mystery/mystic aspect)

[@AdamFishkin]

A Crimson Peak-style gothic thriller with renaissance politics? To my complete lack of surprise, you have me hooked. Religions typically begin as niche and esoteric ... and then they gain power and the problems happen. For worldbuilding, I wouldn't worry about the religion itself having logic, as long as you give logic to the progression of society's treatment of it. That was a nice garden you found. Sorry you had to cross paths with a rabbit though. At least there was some distance and at least it chose the opposite direction. Any time a rabbit comes at me, I run like hell.

[@kelleyiswriting]

I love watching the slice of life montages :)) I find the Renaissance period so fascinating and I love the exploration of politics and romance and YEARNING. I can't wait to read CRYPTS

[@lynndjung]

aw i'm so glad, i like including them!! ME TOO it's so interesting. i can't wait to share

[@mhjmakes3631]

As someone who is currently working on a dual-POV project, I do not blame you one bit for dropping that idea. In many ways,. writing like that can feel like such a masochistic venture. But I'd argue that I'm a bit of a masochistic writer myself, so perhaps writing in such a way is the only way that I can feel fulfillment as a writer (cries.)_ Although, there is a part of me that wonders if writing your story with one, singular POV might actually be the harder option in the long run. Since you did mention that you want things to get super complicated with the politics and have everyone's lives fall apart by the end, having those extra perspectives can add to that effect. And, at least for television anyway, that does seem to be the norm. Of course, novels are a completely different medium in that regard.

[@lynndjung]

that's what I keep going back and forth on as well! tbh for this story I feel like I'm better off narrowing the scope and focusing the personal impacts of the greater world conflict if that makes sense? As well as their individual roles. I'm really interested in the concept of one person's choices having ripple effects throughout society that they don't feel or notice immediately. but yeah there's a lot to consider! ty for the thoughtful comment and for watching!

[@sincerelyvee]

omg that merit shade looks gorgeous on you!! i’m obsessed w their blush! lovely vlog as always lynn and your thumbnails are SO pretty

[@lynndjung]

tysm vee!! their blush is SO good, i want all the sahdes now lol

[@CyborgSlayerNila]

I've started plotting and creating storyboards, just to help visualize everything and make sure it's varied

[@allydynn5318]

literally started jumping from excitement 😆

[@lynndjung]

[@JamiMontgomery]

New follower but I love your videos! You seem like such a driven and aesthetic person. Can't wait for your live edit video!

[@lynndjung]

Thank you so much for following and for the kind words! I'm super excited to film that video

[@JamiMontgomery]

@@lynndjung I tried to submit a chapter for it, but there wasn't a place to upload the chapter :'( Did I do something wrong or will you be contacting people to ask them to send it? Really excited to see your feedback on whoever you choose!

[@KrisMF]

YAYYY Project crypts!!!! i've been so excited to hear you chat about this ever since i saw your moodboards for it hehehe :D it's gonna be so iconic omg.

[@lynndjung]

[@madebymalayka]

I'm still new here (and catching up on your Moths vlogs 😅), so imagine my surprise to find out you're starting a new project 🙌🏾 Your process sounds entirely doable - All the best with this new WIP! 💜

[@lynndjung]

Haha it's been a wild year so far in terms of writing for me!! Thank you so much

[@scarlettdownsiswriting]

I've never really read anything gothic before but project crypts sounds so cool!!! Your videos always get me out of my procrastination

[@lynndjung]

aw thank you so much! happy to help

[@gretarosevans]

Looking forward to hearing more about Project Crypts! Also, I'm definitely going to be trying that new Merit shade!

[@lynndjung]

I can't wait to share more!! And I hope you love it if you get it

[@Cepascu]

Oooh i also love the vibe of ghost like things... i tend to write about hauntings in the way that memories haunt characters, i just gravitate to the brain doing weird things sometimes LOL

[@Lara_Ameen]

I’m so excited to hear more about Project Crypts! I love reading gothic fantasy! It’s so exciting to work on something new after working on another project (in your case, MOTHS) for so long! I’m looking forward to hearing more about it! Good luck with your Masters program! I hope we get to see more of your campus, too. 🥰 Are you also planning on querying MOTHS soon? 👀 I’m excited for you! 🥳

[@lynndjung]

Ahh thank you Lara! I'm definitely excited for something fresh, and I can't wait to share more :) Yes-I've already started the querying process!

[@AriBPK]

this book sounds so fun, Lynn 👀 i'm so jealous that you have an easy time with synopses, I find them so challenging!

[@lynndjung]

ahh thank you so much! honestly I think i've just written so many at this point that it's gotten marginally easier lol

[@jelbearish]

hi lynn! i'm an intermediate writer and i love how you work with your stories! i enjoyed watching your videos and i was able to learn some stuff on creating a fantasy story. it was one of the genres that was hard for me to make (esp planning out magic system, worldbuilding, politics, etc) and i was hoping i could make a first ever fantasy story!

[@lynndjung]

Hi, I'm so glad you've been enjoying the videos, and I wish you luck on your first fantasy story!

[@briellewrites]

This thumbnail Lynn?!?!! AHHH! So pretty!!

[@lynndjung]

[@mikwrites]

I loved this vlog! So calming and so fun to listen to you talk through religion building and this new project!! Everything you’re trying to pull through in this project from your research sounds so amazing - can’t wait to follow along! 💗

[@lynndjung]

ahh thank you so much, I'm glad you think so!! btw I love your channel :)

[@martellc1008]

I am so excited for this you really inspire me, and your videos on how to write horror really helped me ❤ Thanks, Lynn 😊

[@lynndjung]

I am so glad to hear that - thank you!

[@martellc1008]

@@lynndjung also, if you’re willing to share more, maybe I miss some of it but your journey to getting a masters in education sounds very interesting. I also wanna do that I want to teach college, become a professor. ❤️

[@lunawolf6288]

omg I love ghosts too my book also have to do with ghosts

[@lynndjung]

they're so fun to write about!! I hope writing your book goes well :)

[@angelacolvin6311]

Can’t wait to read this ahh!!

[@lynndjung]

I can't wait to share!!

[@kokoro_flow]

Interesting! Best of luck with grad school, and in the meantime, happy writing! ❤ ⌨️

[@lynndjung]

thank you!

[@era_by_era5771]

Taking an outline and drafting it without knowing what will work and what won't is always scary. Lowkey, i think that's why I prefer fast drafting. I would rather be editing or outlining than drafting lol. But also, its a lot easier to look at a 3rd draft and go "i think it's pretty good" then to look at a first draft and go "i think this is pretty good" cuz then its like what am I missing? What problem have I not noticed yet? (Even if i outlined it for months) Finding problems while doing a first draft is comforting, in a weird way.

[@yo.johnson]

You better buy a dehumidifier.

[@morganportee]

i love your videos! how do you find someone to bounce your ideas off of? as far as comments on synopsis and outline etc i love the idea i try to ask my friends but ehhh no luck most times

[@lynndjung]

thank you so much! i've gotten really lucky over the years. my closest friend since childhood is passionate about story and my partner studied film, so they have that level of insight and interest! Other than that, i've been able to find amazing online writer friends who provide a range of perspectives

[@generic_fish]

im gonna write to this video

[@Killibean]

Hello!! YOUR VIDS ARE AMAZING💕any tips for making author/booktube youtube videos? Im a upcoming indie author trying to first build a community on youtube!!

[@lynndjung]

Hi, thank you so much! I would say just make the types of videos you enjoy the most, share as much of your journey as you're comfortable with, and have fun with it

[@morfrikel7472]

Might be too late for you to see this, but i feel like religion (in less scientific cultures) spreads by authority. Christianity started to really spread around, after some roman emperor decided it’s the state religion. So maybe your religion benefits those in power. And therefore they become members and those not in power follow their leaders. This isn’t some criticism on religion or christianity (i’m christian myself), but i feel like that is how religions spread during history

[@alesswonderland]

Not sure if you mentioned it, but are you doing your masters in relation to your undergrad degree in I think zoology or is it a different field?

[@lynndjung]

My masters program is in curriculum & instruction (education)!

[@MG05_23]

How do you manage to combine work life and writing time? I've been wanting to start school again, but I'm worried that the combination of working a full-time job and starting school would take away from me being able to write.

[@lynndjung]

To be honest, finding time to write with my school workload is REALLY difficult for me right now, which is also why I've been uploading less. Caveat: I have the immense privilege of not having to work a traditional job because my KZbin income and my savings from prior jobs keep me afloat. On top of that, in a few months I'll be living with family and will likely not be expected to pay rent, just other basic expenses. This support gives me more room to write. However, I've had to work full-time/multiple part-time jobs while in school before and I had to satisfy myself with writing maybe 1-2x a week (on weekends) or less. I spent 4.5 years in undergrad and wrote maybe... 1.5 books in that time? But it is okay to take a break from writing if other life things come up! It will always be there for you when you return to it. Right now I'm viewing school as a transitional state; I need to put in this time to get into the career I want, and then once I have that job I can write more consistently again. I hope this helps!

[@MG05_23]

@@lynndjung I might try out setting aside my off days to write, hopefully I can get my projects completed!

[@livechangechallenge]

It would have been really helpful if you could have shown your outline process/structure.

[@girlypopgay]

Bro. For four years I’ve felt bad ab my female mc not being as developed/interesting/deep as male mc. Like. It’s better now. But I low key was ashamed. But listening to this, I can just see it was…an underdeveloped character?? It’s nothing deeper than that. And some of the side characters, one presently, I’m still trying to get a feel for. So yeah.

[@siennayaps]

You're such an inspiration to me! I'm gonna be listening to this while working on the zero draft for my own new project (project.angel or project.broken), a project that I wouldn't have if it weren't for you, Kris, and Ana :D

[@lynndjung]

That's amazing, I hope drafting goes well for you!! Kris and Ana are amazing!