The 3 best lessons I've learnt while writing my novel: 3) A characters purpose comes before their personality 2) Study structure 1) Actually write the story that YOU want to write
You are right that flashbacks are so overused. That's why I think you should read Higurashi: When They Cry. Backstories are very important. But they're so much better when you learn things not immediately. When you learn things after the fact. When your perspective is shifted so you can now begin to understand somebody who, from your first assessment, doesn't deserve being understood at all...
“All words are made up.” Thor Odinson’s (surprisingly profound) response to Rocket Racoon in Avengers Infinity War In retrospect, this comment had almost nothing to do with the video, but I’d still like to leave it here, lol
@@josh_from_xboxlive That would be amazing. JRPGs have been just as much of a treasure-trove of storytelling for me as LoTR and Star Wars was in my formative years - whether it be classics like the older FFs(especially 4-10), Xenogears, Chrono Trigger or the Suikoden series. There's a lot of resonant and visceral stories to grab a hold of in that space.
This (and your logline) video are great, especially the latter because I’m at that point in development and I HATE IT! I almost want to pay someone else to write that part. But your advice was really sound and helpful, so much appreciated! I liked and subscribed and you can’t stop me.
People should listen to Gene Wolfe, who said you should just sit down and write something to completion, it's easy to get bogged down in outlining and planning and so on. In addition, the medium you are writing within must be exploited. A lot of what I was writing in my youth, it reads like a screenplay, because I was so used to watching movies, anime, TV shows and so on. My natural storytelling flow leaned towards painting visual scenes within the reader's psychotheater. But if you're writing a novel, it's crucial to exploit the level of intimacy between reader and narrator - or protagonist - as you can't really be in someone's head as much as you could in, for example, a film. I am writing a visual novel now, from a first-person perspective, which will exploit the presence of both visual and audio elements played in relation to the text to the fullest I can envision. Sincerity is most important. Write with sincerity. Sincerity is the future.
With all due respect, I feel like your notes are basically expounding on the common misconceptions of the advice given. Example, write what you know does mean, write about things your familiar with, and write about things you researched. I’d say, always research what you write. Our minds easily misremembering things [>
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once I learn how to read and write I will implement these ideas , thank you sir!
Dude, love your insights and humor! Keep creating!
Your videos always help me think a little better - thank you for making them!
The 3 best lessons I've learnt while writing my novel:
3) A characters purpose comes before their personality
2) Study structure
1) Actually write the story that YOU want to write
"Complete Chronicles of Conan" over his shoulder? Liked, subscribed.
You are right that flashbacks are so overused. That's why I think you should read Higurashi: When They Cry. Backstories are very important. But they're so much better when you learn things not immediately. When you learn things after the fact. When your perspective is shifted so you can now begin to understand somebody who, from your first assessment, doesn't deserve being understood at all...
Just letting you know, you've inspired me to try writing, even though I just clicked on your channel for that sweet, sweet star wars analysis
Then it was a success!
Can you make a Character Arc video about Harry Potter and Lord of The Rings movies just like Star Wars? :)
Yes :)
@@josh_from_xboxlive thanks!
What is that painting of the weird dog thing in the background?
It's a painting of a weird dog thing in the background. Hope that clears it up!
Loving these videos, would love to hear you’re book recommendations for new aspiring writers
“All words are made up.” Thor Odinson’s (surprisingly profound) response to Rocket Racoon in Avengers Infinity War
In retrospect, this comment had almost nothing to do with the video, but I’d still like to leave it here, lol
FFX music. Now I know you're a true man of culture.
One day I'll do a FFX video essay.
@@josh_from_xboxlive
That would be amazing. JRPGs have been just as much of a treasure-trove of storytelling for me as LoTR and Star Wars was in my formative years - whether it be classics like the older FFs(especially 4-10), Xenogears, Chrono Trigger or the Suikoden series. There's a lot of resonant and visceral stories to grab a hold of in that space.
This (and your logline) video are great, especially the latter because I’m at that point in development and I HATE IT! I almost want to pay someone else to write that part. But your advice was really sound and helpful, so much appreciated! I liked and subscribed and you can’t stop me.
People should listen to Gene Wolfe, who said you should just sit down and write something to completion, it's easy to get bogged down in outlining and planning and so on.
In addition, the medium you are writing within must be exploited. A lot of what I was writing in my youth, it reads like a screenplay, because I was so used to watching movies, anime, TV shows and so on. My natural storytelling flow leaned towards painting visual scenes within the reader's psychotheater.
But if you're writing a novel, it's crucial to exploit the level of intimacy between reader and narrator - or protagonist - as you can't really be in someone's head as much as you could in, for example, a film.
I am writing a visual novel now, from a first-person perspective, which will exploit the presence of both visual and audio elements played in relation to the text to the fullest I can envision.
Sincerity is most important. Write with sincerity. Sincerity is the future.
You should read Higurashi: When They Cry.
I can tell from your Annakin Skywalker video you know what you’re talking about
With all due respect, I feel like your notes are basically expounding on the common misconceptions of the advice given.
Example, write what you know does mean, write about things your familiar with, and write about things you researched.
I’d say, always research what you write. Our minds easily misremembering things [>
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