I have re written my first five chapter over and over again for like tenth millionth time because I just didn't like how they were written so I have binged watched some of your videos and honestly i feel way more confident in my book :)
Stuttering. I hate when characters unrealistically stutter. “I-I-I-I-I w-w-want t-to s-s-say s-so-sor-sorry 🥺” This it real stuttering : “I want to - i would like- sorry.” Stuttering is usually when characters change what they are saying mid-sentence.
I totally agree on changing up tropes. I feel like tropes make a book super predictable and I don’t like how these days so many books rely on super stereotypical ones. I think for me tropes like enemies to lovers, bodyguard x protected, grumpy sunshine (these just came to mind) only work if they don’t focus too much on what the trope entails and instead give a new perspective or twist. A good example is „a taste of gold and iron“ by Alexandra Rowland which is a love story between a prince and his guard. But it focuses more on trust, honor and the ethics of their relationship rather than idk a power dynamic and forbidden romance. It’s hard to explain but I just felt it’s more subtle and actually focuses on the consequences their relationship will have on their lives. I just feel like often it’s too much in your face. If you constantly remind the reader that x trope is being used it kinda feels like a caricature to me. Like in Love Hypothesis it is mentioned all the time that mmc is so grumpy and broody and big and only likes black and the fmc is so cute and bubbly and tiny … (Idk why this got so long, I’m curious if anyone agrees)
another good video! i also like hearing about your magic and such especially because i’m writing a duology called “The Gaelic Chronicles” with the first book being called “Plain of Gods” and the second being called “A Deity’s Battle” that is about celtic mythology.
@@ananeu thank you so much! your content is really helpful for me too and i just wanna let you know how much i appreciate it! i didn’t even know plotting existed until stumbling upon your channel but now i’m confident in my writing 💪💪💪
Ok. You blew my mind. Which is so rare when it comes to writing advice…… I consume writing tips like it’s life sustaining h2o but I’ve never even heard of what you said about getting your characters drunk. Because I think even more than emergency situations, different substances can make peoples true colors show the most, and who they really are comes out. So the brooding character who shows the side of them when they are no longer inhibited by their sober ego teaches you soooooo much about who they really are, and etcetera etcetera
thought I was a pantster but turns out I’m just a plotter who’s lazy LMAOOO I really want lots of details even in the vaguest plot but I do enjoy being able to freely remove details because of my constantly fluctuating writing style (on tuesdays I can write like someone from the 1920s but on thursdays I write like a 5-year-old who just learned how to) all jokes aside, tysm for the tips Ana !! I’ll keep this in mind hehe
Hey ana i just wanted to let u know that i asked u a few questions on Pinterest! ❤ btw ur channel is so incredibly inspiring! U are the reason im creating a book Thanks so much ❤
tysm for this it's really inspiring I was really insecure about my writing but this made me more confident I was just thinking about my genre shift in my book when you mentioned this could be a twist to make the story interesting 🥺❤️
You have to make your story and writing compelling for readers not to lose interest in it. The characters have got to be interesting and you need a good setting. Neat to see a girl who’s into writing like me. Ana you’re a very pretty girl and a talented person. We’re my words helpful?
Mate, I came across many of ur comments in her channel ( hope i didn't sound creepy ), think u should share it in ur own channel. They r really useful. U should give it a shot. Anyways Wht genre ur books r?
@@huntercoleman460 horror?.. interesting. Actually u told in one of ur comnts to get inspiration from ur surroundings. Do u get inspiration for ur horror stories in the same way mate? 😂.
I disagree that less details in general make it more interesting. I think cherrypicking and highlighting the more interesting details is key. Like I have a lot of issues with the writing of Six of Crows, namely the pacing but also the world itself, but one thing she does do well is develop the city interestingly. Like using only a few but impactful details, like phrases that speak to the culture of the country as a whole. You don't need to lay down the whole history of the city, just sprinkle some details, nod towards it. You know? Her worldbuilding as a whole isn't the best, but this aspect of it is perfect. But less details in general? Not for me. In my opinion, if the reader has to do all the heavy lifting by imagining everything themselves with just "the bare bones," no offense but the writer isn't doing their job. Details facilitate imagination; they don't take away from it. Imagine if there were little to no details of Hogwarts in HP and we were just out here imagining it like any other school
Anyone who writes poetry who's interested in connecting together.. And hoping to work on a sonnet together?? Whosoever is interested can drop a text here
Great video!! It was really helpful!!! I’ve hit a wall and I’m only 7 chapters in lol, but this gave me a lot of ideas (that weather tip>>>). Have you considered doing a video on how to give your characters good chemistry??? I’m tryna write a slow burn.
hii! thx sm for the vid i rlly needed it lol, anyways i was just wondering, do u by any chance publish ur books? cz ive watched the vids abt them n i rlly wana read them! they seem sick n ur an amazing writer so slay bestieeee
@@ananeu yass u def shuddddddd, ive started a book myself n my english tchrs have told me that its good so far so yaa, i rlly wana become an author, so i was wondering if u had any tips for young writers, yk?
You're pretty cool.. great attitude...my book is a self help. So a lot of what your talking about doesn't really apply too much but I have another book idea that it really does. Thanks
Hi ana! i took a huge break from my book due to mental health and lost interest but i feel ready to start it again although i have a problem with not knowing how the problem in the book will be resolved and how to figure out the ending! any tips would be great but tysm ana ❤️💙
@@tiniwhiffles it’s a little complicated but basically the book is about lorelei (mc) and levi (other mc) i have levi’s story planned but for lorelei i was planning to have her diagnosed with cancer and in the end it turns out not to be cancer but some sort of poison idk if that’s logical but i’m not quite sure how i want the book to end i guess any suggestions would be great!
Tysm You’ve changed my whole book, and I’ve finally felt confident on finishing my book!
"Keep the readers on their feet by keeping the characters on their feet."
Good way to phrase that.
I didn't actually understand that
@@malakm8143it means make the readers read more by making your characters/book interesting
Technically. i think that’s what it means-
I have re written my first five chapter over and over again for like tenth millionth time because I just didn't like how they were written so I have binged watched some of your videos and honestly i feel way more confident in my book :)
That's so cool! I hope you've made progress on your book ✨
Stuttering.
I hate when characters unrealistically stutter.
“I-I-I-I-I w-w-want t-to s-s-say s-so-sor-sorry 🥺”
This it real stuttering :
“I want to - i would like- sorry.”
Stuttering is usually when characters change what they are saying mid-sentence.
LITERALLY😭😭
I totally agree on changing up tropes. I feel like tropes make a book super predictable and I don’t like how these days so many books rely on super stereotypical ones.
I think for me tropes like enemies to lovers, bodyguard x protected, grumpy sunshine (these just came to mind) only work if they don’t focus too much on what the trope entails and instead give a new perspective or twist.
A good example is „a taste of gold and iron“ by Alexandra Rowland which is a love story between a prince and his guard. But it focuses more on trust, honor and the ethics of their relationship rather than idk a power dynamic and forbidden romance. It’s hard to explain but I just felt it’s more subtle and actually focuses on the consequences their relationship will have on their lives.
I just feel like often it’s too much in your face. If you constantly remind the reader that x trope is being used it kinda feels like a caricature to me.
Like in Love Hypothesis it is mentioned all the time that mmc is so grumpy and broody and big and only likes black and the fmc is so cute and bubbly and tiny …
(Idk why this got so long, I’m curious if anyone agrees)
Shorten the sizes of your paragraphs. No one wants to read a massive wall of texts.
another good video! i also like hearing about your magic and such especially because i’m writing a duology called “The Gaelic Chronicles” with the first book being called “Plain of Gods” and the second being called “A Deity’s Battle” that is about celtic mythology.
oooo those names seem sooooo cool!!🤍
@@ananeu thank you so much! your content is really helpful for me too and i just wanna let you know how much i appreciate it! i didn’t even know plotting existed until stumbling upon your channel but now i’m confident in my writing 💪💪💪
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Ok. You blew my mind. Which is so rare when it comes to writing advice…… I consume writing tips like it’s life sustaining h2o but I’ve never even heard of what you said about getting your characters drunk. Because I think even more than emergency situations, different substances can make peoples true colors show the most, and who they really are comes out. So the brooding character who shows the side of them when they are no longer inhibited by their sober ego teaches you soooooo much about who they really are, and etcetera etcetera
so true! i love putting my characters in new situations 😄
Yayyy! ty so much for the support writing my book!
im so glad and honoured too!!👀🤍
@@ananeu aw! I'm glad 😊
Don’t put too much information into your book, but don’t stretch out a plot line when it could have been finished in three pages.
and that’s on periodt
thought I was a pantster but turns out I’m just a plotter who’s lazy LMAOOO I really want lots of details even in the vaguest plot but I do enjoy being able to freely remove details because of my constantly fluctuating writing style (on tuesdays I can write like someone from the 1920s but on thursdays I write like a 5-year-old who just learned how to)
all jokes aside, tysm for the tips Ana !! I’ll keep this in mind hehe
My book The quest for friendship is like my best project for me but I would still like to try and add thing's in cause I missed stuff
Can someone give me all the tips in a list pls?
Thank you for this video 😊
Love your videos so much. You inspire me, And all your viewers everyday
I really like your tip on changing the weather. Thanks for sharing! 😊
What app are you using for writing and to create a book tell about pls
3 posts in a row? hello? we're getting fed well!!
Hey ana i just wanted to let u know that i asked u a few questions on Pinterest! ❤ btw ur channel is so incredibly inspiring! U are the reason im creating a book
Thanks so much ❤
do you know when she will upload the video of her creatin gour characters on artbreeder as close to the description as possible?
tysm for this it's really inspiring
I was really insecure about my writing but this made me more confident
I was just thinking about my genre shift in my book when you mentioned this could be a twist to make the story interesting 🥺❤️
Heyy Ana I have a request, can u please make more live writings? It keeps me motivated
Can someone give me all the tips in a list pls?
You have to make your story and writing compelling for readers not to lose interest in it. The characters have got to be interesting and you need a good setting. Neat to see a girl who’s into writing like me. Ana you’re a very pretty girl and a talented person. We’re my words helpful?
ur words are so encouraging! thank u sm🤍I hope ur doing well xx
Mate, I came across many of ur comments in her channel ( hope i didn't sound creepy ), think u should share it in ur own channel. They r really useful. U should give it a shot. Anyways Wht genre ur books r?
@@jeyasree5576 mostly horror. Though what I can say about writing that hasn’t been said already?
@@huntercoleman460 horror?.. interesting. Actually u told in one of ur comnts to get inspiration from ur surroundings. Do u get inspiration for ur horror stories in the same way mate? 😂.
@@jeyasree5576 sometimes. I’m from the Midwest and usually set my stories around there. I also occasionally write fanfiction as well.
I disagree that less details in general make it more interesting. I think cherrypicking and highlighting the more interesting details is key. Like I have a lot of issues with the writing of Six of Crows, namely the pacing but also the world itself, but one thing she does do well is develop the city interestingly. Like using only a few but impactful details, like phrases that speak to the culture of the country as a whole. You don't need to lay down the whole history of the city, just sprinkle some details, nod towards it. You know? Her worldbuilding as a whole isn't the best, but this aspect of it is perfect.
But less details in general? Not for me. In my opinion, if the reader has to do all the heavy lifting by imagining everything themselves with just "the bare bones," no offense but the writer isn't doing their job. Details facilitate imagination; they don't take away from it. Imagine if there were little to no details of Hogwarts in HP and we were just out here imagining it like any other school
Anyone who writes poetry who's interested in connecting together.. And hoping to work on a sonnet together?? Whosoever is interested can drop a text here
Great video!! It was really helpful!!! I’ve hit a wall and I’m only 7 chapters in lol, but this gave me a lot of ideas (that weather tip>>>).
Have you considered doing a video on how to give your characters good chemistry??? I’m tryna write a slow burn.
Thanks this is super super helpful!!
omg thank you!!! i was just writing my book and i needed that tips :D
eee hope they help bestie!!
These tips are great!!! Thanks for sharing them with us and helping us become better writers with each podcast episode
ur so welcome! this comment is exactly why i love creating🤍
Zero draft vid plz❤!!+
ooo great topic!☺️
hii! thx sm for the vid i rlly needed it lol, anyways i was just wondering, do u by any chance publish ur books? cz ive watched the vids abt them n i rlly wana read them! they seem sick n ur an amazing writer so slay bestieeee
thank yuu 😭🤍unfortunately i don’t have any work published yet but I hope to in the future💭
@@ananeu yass u def shuddddddd, ive started a book myself n my english tchrs have told me that its good so far so yaa, i rlly wana become an author, so i was wondering if u had any tips for young writers, yk?
You're pretty cool.. great attitude...my book is a self help. So a lot of what your talking about doesn't really apply too much but I have another book idea that it really does. Thanks
hey! everyone comment what their book is about, or describe their favorite character!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
my book has fanfic quality because im used to writing fan fiction..😭
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This video was super helpful, quick question when are you going to do another book synopsis reading
This is the video that will be the soundtrack to my morning ritual
Heyy Ana! I am always happy when I see you upload a video, please make a video on how to make an author's notebook! And how you use yours?
I feel so inspired. Ana you're brilliant!
Even if it is a slice of life genre and drama and comedy?
Can you please tell me, how long does an average chapter should be for a fantasy novel?
i would say like 7-10 pages?
Yeah, my chapters are at most like 12 pages
You’ve been such a help🎉🎉🎉🎉
No audio for me...?
It's working now
@@Megan.Gloria mine works now! Can you hear it?
do you use ear buds or headphones? that might mean they wore out and you need to get new ones 🤷
Hi ana! i took a huge break from my book due to mental health and lost interest but i feel ready to start it again although i have a problem with not knowing how the problem in the book will be resolved and how to figure out the ending! any tips would be great but tysm ana ❤️💙
hii ! could you tell me the vague plot of the book so I can help?
@@tiniwhiffles it’s a little complicated but basically the book is about lorelei (mc) and levi (other mc) i have levi’s story planned but for lorelei i was planning to have her diagnosed with cancer and in the end it turns out not to be cancer but some sort of poison idk if that’s logical but i’m not quite sure how i want the book to end i guess any suggestions would be great!
@@SecretlyADino what’s the main plot though? and what do you need resolving?