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Lucas Alpay
Добавлен 24 янв 2012
Hey there! I'm an indie author with 16 years of spinning tales in fantasy and sci-fi. From writing to cover design, I do it all (while keeping some of my sanity intact)
Why am I on RUclips? To share my books and the wild ride of indie publishing with you. Whether you're a fellow writer or just love diving into new worlds, there's something here for everyone.
On this channel, we'll:
Peek behind the scenes of my writing process
Geek out over worldbuilding
Navigate the twists and turns of self-publishing
Chat about awesome indie SFF books
Learn some DIY cover design tricks
Join me as we explore the craft of storytelling and the indie author life. Let's create some magic together!
#IndieAuthor #FantasyWriter #SciFiNovels #SelfPublishing #WritingTips #BookCoverDesign #AuthorTube"
Why am I on RUclips? To share my books and the wild ride of indie publishing with you. Whether you're a fellow writer or just love diving into new worlds, there's something here for everyone.
On this channel, we'll:
Peek behind the scenes of my writing process
Geek out over worldbuilding
Navigate the twists and turns of self-publishing
Chat about awesome indie SFF books
Learn some DIY cover design tricks
Join me as we explore the craft of storytelling and the indie author life. Let's create some magic together!
#IndieAuthor #FantasyWriter #SciFiNovels #SelfPublishing #WritingTips #BookCoverDesign #AuthorTube"
Villains 101: 7 forbidden secrets in crafting a great villain
Hey there, hey there you fiction writer, you!
Ready to take your villains to the next level?
In this video, we're diving into 7 forbidden secrets that will help you craft antagonists your readers won't be able to resist.
We'll cover how to:
- Create complex, nuanced villains
- Develop compelling backstories and motivations
- Build tension and suspense through your antagonists
- Make your villains unforgettable and irresistible to readers
Whether you're just starting out or you've been writing for years, this video is packed with actionable tips and techniques to help you master the art of crafting captivating villains.
We'll also explore the secrets that bestselling authors use to create their m...
Ready to take your villains to the next level?
In this video, we're diving into 7 forbidden secrets that will help you craft antagonists your readers won't be able to resist.
We'll cover how to:
- Create complex, nuanced villains
- Develop compelling backstories and motivations
- Build tension and suspense through your antagonists
- Make your villains unforgettable and irresistible to readers
Whether you're just starting out or you've been writing for years, this video is packed with actionable tips and techniques to help you master the art of crafting captivating villains.
We'll also explore the secrets that bestselling authors use to create their m...
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Видео
Write 2,537 Words Daily, Easily
Просмотров 6 тыс.3 месяца назад
How to perfectly pace your book: ruclips.net/video/QgIt0YGupFk/видео.html This video has actionable tips for writing faster so you can finish that dream book of yours faster, for aspiring novelists and those experienced writers alike. If you want you can use this in nanowrimo, or just in a normal month. Use this in a normal month. I use it in a normal month. Anyway, if this helps you, like and ...
The secret to keeping readers hooked
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.4 месяца назад
Scene Structure Template Link: lucasalpay.gumroad.com/l/agagf You ready to elevate your storytelling skills and keep your readers hooked? In this video, we dive into a game-changing writing technique that will help you master the art of pacing. Discover the secret rhythm that keeps readers glued to your book, unable to put it down. Learn how to choose the perfect POV character, understand their...
A Novelization: Everything Everywhere All at Once (how to 'show don't tell')
Просмотров 936 месяцев назад
In this video, I'm turning the first scenes of "Everything Everywhere All at Once" into a novel. It's a straightforward example of how to use the 'show, don't tell' technique essential in fiction writing. I just transform these cinematic scenes into written form, focusing on essential storytelling elements like character development and narrative structure. This is a visual/cinematic guide for ...
How to Write Like Stephen King (Writing Advice)
Просмотров 1216 месяцев назад
Greetings, aspiring writers! Embark on a literary journey with our newest video, "How to Write Like Stephen King," tailored for those just stepping into the world of writing. Discover the techniques that have placed Stephen King on the pedestal of modern literature. 📚 Inside This Video: - Transform everyday settings into captivating scenes. - Craft moments that keep readers on the edge of their...
The Typewriter Keyboard
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Dive into a tranquil journey of nostalgia and innovation with our latest video, "Crafting a Modern Legacy: Typewriter-Inspired Keyboard for Writers". Experience the serene vibe of an eternal sunrise as we transition from the evocative clicks of a 1955 Royal Companion Portable Typewriter to the modern finesse of a custom-built mechanical keyboard. For writers and keyboard enthusiasts alike, thi...
Writer's Journey: Japan Edition
Просмотров 1916 месяцев назад
Join Lucas on a transformative journey through Japan, from the serene whispers of sacred shrines to the electrifying pulse of Shinjuku’s nightlife. “Japan Through a Writer’s Lens: Reflections & Musings” delves into the heart of Japan’s contrasting landscapes, offering a unique perspective that bridges the gap between the bustling urban life and tranquil natural beauty. 🌸 in What to Expect: • Ch...
Writer's Block Cure (Writing Advice from an Indie author)
Просмотров 6 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Stuck with writer’s block? Welcome to the club! But don’t worry, whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been at this writing gig for a while, we’ve all been there. In our latest video, “Writer’s Block and Ways to Break It,” we’re diving deep into what makes our brains freeze up and what we can do to thaw them out and get those words flowing again. 📝 Here’s the Scoop: • Figuring out why writ...
Back to the Future (Time Travel Scene): A Novelization (How to Show don’t Tell)
Просмотров 30411 месяцев назад
"🚗💨 Dive Into Time with Lucas Alpay! 🕰️🔥 Explore the intricate layers of the iconic first time travel scene from 'Back to the Future' like never before! 🚗🕒 Join Lucas Alpay, your guide through time, as we embark on a mesmerizing journey to decode and novelize one of the most legendary moments in cinematic history. 🎥📚 Whether you're a hardcore fan of the classic trilogy or a newcomer curious abo...
Chicago Trip: A not-so-writing Vlog/I should be writing Vlog
Просмотров 94Год назад
Well, one of the things I do when not writing. This is a short trip we had to Chicago this past July 2023 to celebrate my birthday. #vlog #writingvlog #chicagotravel
Remarkable 2 thoughts - Distraction free writing for writers
Просмотров 33 тыс.Год назад
Ever wondered if there's a device that combines the nostalgic feel of pen and paper with cutting-edge tech? 📓✨ Meet the reMarkable 2 and its secret weapon - a keyboard folio that's changing the game for creatives! Dive into this review to see it in action and find out if it’s the ultimate digital notebook you've been searching for. 📝 Featured in this video: reMarkable 2 Digital Notebook: Combin...
Overcome Writer’s Burnout: Tips & Advice
Просмотров 99Год назад
Ever found yourself stuck in a cycle of work, eat, sleep, repeat, and forgetting the things that bring you joy? In this video, I share my journey of returning to my neglected hobby of painting as a way to combat burnout and find balance in my life. Let's inspire each other to prioritize self-care and rediscover what lights up our souls. Remember to hit the like button and subscribe for more con...
Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight (Intro): A Novelization (How to Show don’t Tell)
Просмотров 175Год назад
This is a novelization of Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight. I hope you guys enjoy! Like and subscribe! Music used for this Video: Get Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92: II. Allegretto by Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Libor Pesek, Ludwig van Beethoven and over 1M mainstream tracks here go.lickd.co/Music License ID: bxwnRQOdw0p Get Coriolan Overture, Op. 62 by Adrian Boult, Philharmonic Prome...
Netflix's Arcane (Introduction Scene): A Novelization (How to “Show not Tell”)
Просмотров 139Год назад
This, my friend, will be content about describing things, about writing it, about the golden rule for all fiction writers-"Show not tell". The first show that I decided to tackle is Netflix's Arcane. I had fun doing this video, I just hope I don't get a copyright strike. All the techniques I implemented here is under Free Use, I believe. Well, if not then, that's a sad waste of my two weeks. I ...
AI art VS me (an indie author that makes his own book covers)
Просмотров 109Год назад
Watch me beat midjourney, because my skills are better than those AI bots. How? Because I'm an indie author that's how. We are born in darkness, we haven't seen the light until we're grown people. Here I let midjourney recreate some of my older works 10 years ago, and my DIY book covers. We will see who made it better. My friends, please like and subscribe so that I can quit my job and do this ...
A Writer's Guide to the 3 Types of Mechanical Keyboards
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A Writer's Guide to the 3 Types of Mechanical Keyboards
Scene Mastery: The 7-Step Guide for aspiring novelists
Просмотров 92Год назад
Scene Mastery: The 7-Step Guide for aspiring novelists
When we're tired of keyboards (use some pens)
Просмотров 78Год назад
When we're tired of keyboards (use some pens)
Deep easy clicks (Kailh Box Whites V2)
Просмотров 9132 года назад
Deep easy clicks (Kailh Box Whites V2)
Keychron K2v2 with Akko silver CS switches sound test (Keyboard name - Panther)
Просмотров 2462 года назад
Keychron K2v2 with Akko silver CS switches sound test (Keyboard name - Panther)
Tech for Writers - reMarkable 2 under the sun (POV hands-on)
Просмотров 7262 года назад
Tech for Writers - reMarkable 2 under the sun (POV hands-on)
Show It! - Venardos Circus (The Show Don’t Tell Show for beginner writers)
Просмотров 302 года назад
Show It! - Venardos Circus (The Show Don’t Tell Show for beginner writers)
Tech for Writers - reMarkable 2 hands-on (POV) writing and drawing (more on drawing)
Просмотров 3872 года назад
Tech for Writers - reMarkable 2 hands-on (POV) writing and drawing (more on drawing)
Keychron K2 (Box Jades - Lubed) sound test with MT3 profile
Просмотров 2,3 тыс.2 года назад
Keychron K2 (Box Jades - Lubed) sound test with MT3 profile
Keychron K6 (box creams lubed) sound test with MT3 profile keycaps
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Keychron K6 (box creams lubed) sound test with MT3 profile keycaps
Write a good book. Saved myself some time there.
Well done, Lucas. You've reawakon my spark.
Glad to be of help man 😄
Your video quality is amazing - pleasure to watch this!
Thank you! And glad you enjoyed it!
Such an amazing video!! I thought this must have thousands of views
Thank you! Hoping to get there 😄
Great job!
Thank you!
Mate, honesly one of the best reviews I have seen of the reMarkable. So many RUclipsrs are just putting out half-baked crap, but this my friend, this is incredible. The amount of effort that you put into this video is in itself "reMarkable". Top notch quality. I truly appreciate the more slow approach instead of throwing hundereds of quick edits into your face at once. It's also nice to finally see someone rate the reMarkable II tablet for what it is, instead of comparing it to an iPad or something outrageous. Also, minute 1:20 you need to teach me how to write like that. Please drop a tutorial. Your handwriting itself is a work of art. Cheers mate!
Thanks! I honestly think this is an “unhurried” device (for my use case) and should have a review that’s equally unhurried. For the handwriting, I’d recommend writing a short story with pen and paper, take slow on doing it too. I usually do it from time to time. Also, I envy the older generation handwriting, and I try to preserve the art of it. Thanks for the comment again, I do appreciate it!
Absolutely, you did a great job at making sure nothing was rushed. The calming feeling of video is one that I feel like the reMarkable fully embodies. It's not about this new, over the top tech, but rather this old technology that we can utilize to work alongside us without pulling us away from our task at hand. As for the handwriting, I'll take your advice. I hope to see results as good as yours. Hopefully my handwriting will improve. It is one of my biggest goals right now. Hopefully I puchase the reMarkable in the next month and if so, I hope to share a small note on my experience
So informative! Thank you for taking the time ❤️
And thank you for watching!
Nice vibes here
Thanks!
This is a fantastic video. It's a real gem for every aspiring and published writer-we all need reminders along the way.
Thank you!! 😊
What a great exercise! We can choose our favorite TV or movie, pick a scene, and translate it into words that'll perfectly describe it to a reader's audience. Thank you. Brilliant.
😅 (clicky keyboard) The neighbors will call the cops on you! 😂 I loved this video. Thank you for sharing. Understanding the differences is helpful. Sbd.
Excellent video. I am curious about the thin keyboard shown on cover pic of the video. Can you tell me what it is.? it seems fit for my usage.
It’s called “Type Folio” for the reMarkable 2. Exclusively built for the device. :D
@@Lucas_Alpay thank you so much. The price is shocking :0.
All this video was missing was an antique desk and a snifter of brandy.
This made me smile
@@Lucas_Alpay Thank you for your video. I am heavily leaning towards a Remarkable 2
Lucas, thanks for the encouragement to write bad first drafts
Perfection is the enemy of done. Perfection is a friend of editing 👍 thanks for watching!
The coffee part was hilarious! Great blend of humor and practical advice, Lucas.
Thank so much!
Watching this felt like a coaching session. Very motivating and well explained💖
Glad you liked it!
Loved the tips! Started using them today, and I'm already seeing improvement.
This video is a game changer for any writer struggling with daily word counts🚀
Your techniques are insightful! They've transformed my writing routine📝 significantly. Thanks!!
Glad you like them!
awesome video but fr where those tarot cards from???
Okay… let me be completely honest with you… midjourney, but I edited it. Kinda guilty on using it, but I need to make a video, you know? Get it out there. Could’ve drawn them, really, but I got lazy 🥲
@@Lucas_Alpay ah thats cool bro - its just a bitching art style- Really adds to the video too i'd keep doing it if i were you. Make a full set as you build up your channel- i'd defo buy that for merch fr fr
You are quite a villain for only giving us 13 minutes of this forbidden craft! Now be a hero and give us 15 minutes next time.
Hehe… “Forbidden”. I’ll try my best!
Killmonger’s ideology is essentially the same as Gazi Kodzo’s. Basically they just want to commit genocide against white people and try to use history to justify it.
Beautifully done video here. It was so lovely to watch. Thank you for your honest thoughts on this device. I have been wanting to try it, but the price tag keeps getting in the way. I also like your honest thoughts about it from a writer's perspective. I wonder if spellcheck and word count will be features they add in the future to cater more to creatives.
I really do hope they add at least the word count. If they add the spellcheck, I’m afraid they’re going to add some monthly payment for it (I hope not). Hey, thanks for watching!
Ohh, i love this content!!! First comment! ✍🏽
And I love to make them! Thank you!!
Great video. Hope you get big, you deserve it. Your editing and camera angles are top tier
From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much!
I honeslty liked the tablet and mech kb setup better.
I have a daily driver with this one actually, eink but connects to whatever bluetooth mech I want. That’s one of the down sides of the remarkable for me, no Bluetooth (and no typeface options).
Wow! Love the style of the video!
Glad you liked it!
Brilliant!
Thank you so much!
Have you got AI to write and read this? 😢
Nope, written it by myself. It’s just the voice that’s AI. Beginner RUclipsr here, my self esteem is not there yet, lived in the states for 10 years, but that doesn’t mean my fluency in English is at par to a native speaker. So, yeah, AI voice for now, for some of the videos. Some.
What’s the “ease of digital”? How is it easier than pen and paper?
Well, it means I don’t need to re-type (to the computer) what I’ve already written using the tablet. Sometimes when I write with pen and paper, which is great from time to time, it’s a hassle to re-type everything to a word processor.
You're doing good work with your channel honestly. Keep up, man. Sorry for not mentioning something about it earlier.
Hey man! Nothing to sorry about. And I really do appreciate this. Thank you!
An utter tragedy that this video is sitting at under 2k views, let's change that. The content and the production quality is way too high for the views to be that low.
My friend, I can feel a little warmth in my chest area reading this. Thanks!
Thanks! After a 10 year break from King, I’m picking up where I left off with ‘Mr Mercedes’ ☂ your videos are fun 🤖
I’m glad you like that lol. I heard he’s having a new anthology. “You like it darker”.
This was done really well. I like the way you did the audio and first person shots
Thank you!
Remarkable should pay this guy
Awesome, Lucas!!!
Informative content, thanks for sharing!
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome video!
Thanks!
Okay, so I'm definitely guilty of the "perfection paralysis" writer's block.
Just write that 1st draft down as quick as possible. We can be perfectionist in the edit. 😆
Time to put these tips to the test! Wish me luck, fellow wordsmiths! ⚔
You can do it!
I came here for a review and ended up watching a documentary about this device. 10 for the novelty of how this video is shot but in terms of usefulness I am afraid it is a 4 out of 10. I own all the eink tablets on the market and I really got no info from this video to be honest, that could not be read on the main page of the device maker. It is a commercial more than anything, so again, awesome production value here but in terms of usefulness and info, this is only catering to people that never seen a eink device.
Hey hey, still, thanks for sharing your thoughts. I know that the remarkable is an old device, people more capable than me have made reviews of the device and they showed every minutiae of its capability because this thing, like I said, has been around for a while. And you’re right, it’s an introduction to an e-ink tablet that has the capacity to accept a pen input for people that never seen nor experienced one. 👍
@@Lucas_Alpay Didn't mean to be dismissive; you did a great job. My only point was related to the misunderstanding about who this video is for
Definitely going to try those easy-peasy strategies during my next writing session.
Sometimes all it takes is a little creative spark to get back on track.
yes
This is amazing
Thank you 😊
love aathis editing and taste. thank you.
So nice of you, thank you
I still like the vintage one there something to it, maybe it's the clicking noise or maybe it's elegant design, still love the video and narration.❤
Planning to buy a working one actually. Thank you!
Good call getting Chyrosran22 to narrate! :)
Thanks for this!
No worries!
Beautiful video indeed. Great job
Thank you very much!