HOW TO PLOT A BOOK *EASY* 🖋 ⭐ (in 5 steps) my updated plotting technique + best brainstorm tips

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  • Опубликовано: 27 ноя 2024

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  • @ananeu
    @ananeu  9 месяцев назад +35

    sign up to milanote today! *for free* 👩🏻‍💻 milanote.com/ananeu0224

  • @millia_honey
    @millia_honey 9 месяцев назад +335

    I love how supportive this fan base is 😂 and so close, i see the same commenters on different videos, its so cuteee

  • @Cherry-rc1zk
    @Cherry-rc1zk 9 месяцев назад +111

    As someone who just keeps coming up with ideas but never sits down to put them down in a coherent structure, i really love your tips!
    I think i can finally get started with all those stories i left as unfinished outlines lol

  • @kahina3750
    @kahina3750 9 месяцев назад +64

    Stop what you're doing kids, Ana posted!!!! I love you so much !!!! Thank you for being an inspiration and a big sister in my writing journey ^^ huge kisses from France 💕💕💕🇫🇷

  • @jay.terron
    @jay.terron 9 месяцев назад +27

    omg Ana, when I tell you you're literally the most perfect human being I've every seen, I mean it. I started writing books in 2021 and gave up around June of 2023 and I'm just getting back into writing and I've been over-saving all of your videos to my watch later playlist so I can refresh my memory and this video is SPECIFICALLY what I was looking for! you're a mind reader and you deserve main character in a best-selling novel! Also: hope you had an amazing time in Japan, one of the best trips I ever decided to go on!❤

  • @mydarlingnyx
    @mydarlingnyx 4 месяца назад +7

    These comments always make me smile, I love seeing people across the globe be supportive of others over shared interests! It’s so sweet ❤❤❤❤

  • @Caleb0102
    @Caleb0102 9 месяцев назад +15

    11:29 I always imagine a fight scene for songs, good to know I'm not the only one.

  • @elmiathewriter
    @elmiathewriter 9 месяцев назад +22

    Perfect timing, as always!! Been stuck with my wip and needing to do some more brainstorming, but didn't know where to start - until Ana delivered!

  • @fell408
    @fell408 9 месяцев назад +20

    Heyyy ana!

  • @michelle-ev3me
    @michelle-ev3me 9 месяцев назад +6

    this video came at the perfect time bc i was big time struggling with trying to plot my new story and now that im trying the setting/scene table out im having so many ideas!! i love ur vids sm thank you for your service

  • @thewitchofthewind
    @thewitchofthewind 8 месяцев назад +3

    I’m not joking when I say that this video helped me actually develop nearly a full plot for a story I was lost on in one evening. I never thought of the Pinterest image > scene idea!

  • @Evybooks
    @Evybooks 9 месяцев назад +10

    plotting for me is having some idea and then just letting my characters run free. Does it work? Yes. Is it time-effective? not really.

  • @Just-another-writer
    @Just-another-writer 9 месяцев назад +50

    5:42 "plot point pla ploint"
    I haven't laughed this hard in so long
    11:27 link please where tf did you find a playlist like that 😭😭🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @SamashaRanasinghe
    @SamashaRanasinghe 9 месяцев назад +10

    Hey Ana,
    I wanna say a huge thank you because you always motivates me by these book advices

  • @shalinithanikai
    @shalinithanikai 9 месяцев назад +5

    Omg ppl I’ve been watching for like a couple weeks now and you are the most amazing community ever ❤ thanks to Ana for bringing us together

  • @NOT_ROBOTTOTALLY
    @NOT_ROBOTTOTALLY 9 месяцев назад +1

    I just wanted to say thank you so much. I’m young I won’t be saying my specific age and you’re videos made my writing improve so much.

  • @Siaslo-f5m
    @Siaslo-f5m 9 месяцев назад +2

    How is she sooo underrated? You’re literally beautiful and amazing and inspire me so much

  • @nothing-sh2en
    @nothing-sh2en 9 месяцев назад +5

    i was just searching for this specific type of video and u just appear in the good timing ^^

  • @heyitsmace
    @heyitsmace 9 месяцев назад

    you are actually a life saver. i was so close to giving up on my book but i figured out i just wasn't giving myself enough time and patience to work through the plot lol this was SO SO HELPFUL thank you!!

  • @imtiramitzuu
    @imtiramitzuu 9 месяцев назад +3

    anaaaa, i think you literally read my mind! I was just wishing you would post today to tet ke motivated, even though i was quite busy with school work, i NEEDED to write!! tyy i love you ana 💗

  • @ava_grace_wants_to_write
    @ava_grace_wants_to_write 9 месяцев назад +3

    omg the old intro-outro screens?? what a nice surprise! and coincidentally this video came out right as a got a new book idea!😂 out of all the plotting methods i’ve seen, i love yours the most cuz it aligns with my panster-but-needs-a-little-structure-sometimes writing vibe! thank you!!

  • @millia_honey
    @millia_honey 9 месяцев назад +7

    Hi, it would be so cool if you made a video about story ideas you had when you were a kid also I love your videos, you're the reason I got back into writing 😊

  • @BookReaderAndWriter
    @BookReaderAndWriter 2 месяца назад +1

    Honestly, starting a project has been so scary, but you have been a huge help 💚

  • @Lesbofroggy
    @Lesbofroggy 9 месяцев назад +5

    Hi! You read my mind, really needed this atm

  • @rea_g_
    @rea_g_ 2 месяца назад

    thank you so much ive been so stressed tryjng to plot my book without really knowing how, i felt so disorganized and milanote literally changed my whole writing life ig haha

  • @Mlovewrxter
    @Mlovewrxter 5 месяцев назад

    As a young writer that isn't even halfway through their teenage years yet this is extremely helpful- thanks for being my FAVOURITE writer I know and also being really motivating 😀

  • @katieelaine7114
    @katieelaine7114 9 месяцев назад

    I swear I can just not be wanting to write and have no motivation at all. But as soon as I watch your videos I’m instantly inspired to write my book! I love your channel and your podcast!❤️

  • @its_aprilspring
    @its_aprilspring 9 месяцев назад +3

    This is literally the video i needed right now! Thank you so much Ana for sharing these amazing tips and everything! ❤️

  • @whatisthisautumnsorcery1634
    @whatisthisautumnsorcery1634 8 месяцев назад +1

    Your vids are so helpful and inspiring!! So much so that I finally sat down and wrote one of the many books in my head and now I'm on the third draft!😊🎉

  • @lilbearblue
    @lilbearblue 9 месяцев назад +5

    OMG I'M SO EARLY ITS ONLY BEEN 3 MINUTES!!💙💙

  • @cobralily
    @cobralily 9 месяцев назад +2

    This is much needed, as I have a collab going on with my sister and i need need NEED to write or at least plot this book XD (She's an extremely good artist and is going to make my book a graphic novel)

  • @Dvrkling
    @Dvrkling 9 месяцев назад +2

    Love these brainstorming idea videos. I wish Milanote had more free storage, I have to make pages and screenshotting them and deleting them to use it.

  • @yongbokkaee
    @yongbokkaee 9 месяцев назад +1

    STOP I LOVED THIS VIDEO!!! YOUR SO AMAZING ANA, LIKE I LITERALLY WISH YOU THE WORLD 😭

  • @brandy.danielle
    @brandy.danielle 3 месяца назад

    You have become my go-to channel for writing! Thank you for everything!

  • @martellc1008
    @martellc1008 9 месяцев назад +3

    I needed this writing a romantic suspense and a retelling of lady chatterley’s lover by d.h Lawrence❤🎉
    It just entered into the public domain

    • @martellc1008
      @martellc1008 9 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you so Ana 😊

  • @CelesCreative
    @CelesCreative 9 месяцев назад +2

    If you can I would really like to hear more about Kees and Walter. I really liked that so if you could do more about them I’m sure people would enjoy it. Also please tell me if this is a good start of a book: (Tom wasn’t one to label himself with many friends but he couldn’t deny that he had at least one even if it was a very one-sided relationship. Rapid footsteps hit his ears as he sighed knowing what would come next) Love your work.

  • @adeenafathima3534
    @adeenafathima3534 9 месяцев назад +2

    OMG was just watching your plotting in one day video 'cause an idea hit me in the head right this very second and I had to brain vomit it! Looks like I'll try with this video now, thank you!

  • @aubs6268
    @aubs6268 9 месяцев назад +1

    Your vidoes have helped me so much to begin my book!

  • @lirio2415
    @lirio2415 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you so much ana for showing me milanote 😭😭😭😭😭😭

  • @arzumardalieva3874
    @arzumardalieva3874 6 месяцев назад

    I’m grateful for this!
    I am also listening to the music for the scene inspiration!

  • @Lovelyluciaaa
    @Lovelyluciaaa 4 месяца назад

    I found your videos SO helpful, and they make me happy lol! your vibe, aesthetic, and tips for writing etc, I truly enjoy it :) 💕

  • @katie9646
    @katie9646 9 месяцев назад +1

    thanks so much ana you're the absolute best!!

  • @Peachie_Blossoms
    @Peachie_Blossoms 9 месяцев назад +1

    This was so helpful! I'm currently writing a book, and I just couldn't figure out the plot! Thanks sm! 💖

  • @SecretlyADino
    @SecretlyADino 8 месяцев назад

    Ana your page is like my happy place ahh it’s so cute and relaxing, can’t wait to read your debut novel!! ❤

  • @Snow_your
    @Snow_your 9 месяцев назад +1

    Hi Ana!!❤ how’re you doing? I’m writing my new book and it has black and dark vibes and I made a Pinterest board on it as you said in your video and it LITERALLY helped me so much
    Thank you so much Ana
    And all the best for GHOSTCIDE
    I’M so excited for your book
    ALL THE BEST❤❤

  • @puderperle1519
    @puderperle1519 3 месяца назад

    Thank you for all the good ideas! 😊❤

  • @Kayleighcaresforyou
    @Kayleighcaresforyou 9 месяцев назад

    Right now I'm entering a contest. And possibly turning that ideas into a book. This video is gonna help me so much.

  • @小七-r3b
    @小七-r3b 2 месяца назад

    I don't even read book but really want to write a book so came here for tips and i just started reading a book and i hope i would complete it

  • @gospellifestyle5508
    @gospellifestyle5508 9 месяцев назад +4

    YAH GOOD I LIKE IT

  • @llilyevans
    @llilyevans 9 месяцев назад

    😭 this video IS for me. I’ve been reploting a favorite series of mine (a video will be up about that on Friday in my channel lol) and honestly I NEED THESE TIPSSSSS

    • @ananeu
      @ananeu  9 месяцев назад

      haha aww bestie can’t wait for thattt!!

  • @mudd975
    @mudd975 Месяц назад

    OMG I've watched TONS of videos about how to actually get started and they all seemed so overwhelming and complicated, but with you here and me pausing the video to complete the first steps I can finally say I got started!!! it's a small step but I took a step finally, thank you for the tips, LOVED THEM 💟 new subscriber here 🤭🎀🫧

  • @LadyCrest
    @LadyCrest 9 месяцев назад

    Also what I love doing is finding all those edgy and maybe funny (tumblr and etc) quotes to suit the characters, it really shows their personality and makes them more relatable haha

    • @ananeu
      @ananeu  9 месяцев назад +1

      period!!!👩🏻‍💻🤍

  • @meltheatremartinez
    @meltheatremartinez 9 месяцев назад +5

    Hi Ana (:
    I found your channel recently and have started listening to your podcast, your videos are very helpful for me since I really want to be an author when I’m a bit older ❤❤❤
    A question: Have you published any books?
    I hope you are doing well

    • @siennawritez
      @siennawritez 9 месяцев назад

      shes gonna publish her debut novel (ghostcide) this year, I think!

    • @meltheatremartinez
      @meltheatremartinez 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@siennawritez Thanks! (:

  • @chocolatecupcake2172
    @chocolatecupcake2172 6 месяцев назад

    THANK YOU ANAAAA!!! I NEEDED THIS VID ❤️❤️

  • @sarangtae7185
    @sarangtae7185 3 месяца назад

    THIS IS SOOO HELPFUL AHH

  • @starburrow
    @starburrow 9 месяцев назад +6

    6:38 Ana sure loves a ghost story XD

    • @ananeu
      @ananeu  9 месяцев назад +2

      hehhehe

  • @lenitavids9921
    @lenitavids9921 9 месяцев назад

    thank you so much actually, this helped me so much ana thank you!!!❤

  • @KaydenBeidler
    @KaydenBeidler 7 месяцев назад

    Hey Ana! I’m kind of a new fan (I just found your channel but I hit subscribe so fast after only one video you better believe) anyway I just wanted to thank you and let you know that using your tips and advice I finally plotted out the book I’m working on!! Anyway lots of love and many many thanks :)

  • @randomfandoms8994
    @randomfandoms8994 7 месяцев назад

    I was watching this while getting my ideas that i plotted into bullet points into a chapter by chapter organizing thing (im making a comic) then i had to pause this bc my brain couldn’t multitask but im still finishing watching this

  • @allthedamnvampires006
    @allthedamnvampires006 9 месяцев назад +1

    Hi Ana ^^ You uploaded this video just as I was thinking about abandoning my wip - perfect timing! I was wondering if you would maybe consider doing a video on worldbuilding tips, or what your process is when worldbuilding? It might just save my novel haha. I know you probably get a ton of requests, so no problem if not :)

    • @ananeu
      @ananeu  9 месяцев назад +1

      eee hopefully will have a big world building video upcoming soon!🤍🍂

    • @allthedamnvampires006
      @allthedamnvampires006 9 месяцев назад

      Ahh thanks sm, bestie

  • @wellsfiction711
    @wellsfiction711 9 месяцев назад

    I'm all about the vibes too! Thanks hon!

    • @ananeu
      @ananeu  9 месяцев назад +1

      hehe it’s the best thing about a book!!🤍🤍

  • @chisomokechukwu4277
    @chisomokechukwu4277 7 месяцев назад

    I will be starting a book this month. I hope to finish it.

  • @ikikiweired
    @ikikiweired 4 месяца назад

    omg girl we have the same keyboard. very out of topic but i luv yur vids. you give the best tips

  • @aureline09
    @aureline09 8 месяцев назад +2

    I really need this because I've been writing random parts of stories every now and then but I'm terrible at making a plot... Like I can create characters, fantasy worlds, ways they interact... But it won't be a book without that something, you know?

  • @lozikitz6582
    @lozikitz6582 5 месяцев назад +2

    What I do which I find really annoying, is if I’m listening to music, I zone out thinking about some really cool scene in my head that has me tossing and turning with excitement, and that doesn’t sound too bad, but if I’m reading something, I end up getting really cool inspiration and forming my own scenarios, and then I end up not reading my book which I hate, but now I’m wondering if I wrote a story using my ideas, would that get them out of my head? I have thought about trying to write a story but then I’m never sure it’ll turn out that good 😢

  • @Naysadances
    @Naysadances 9 месяцев назад +6

    (Me stopping halfway through my sprint to watch ana neu)

  • @siennawritez
    @siennawritez 9 месяцев назад

    Omg, Ana, I love you so much! Whilst watching this I came up with a whole story and I plotted it with your technique, and now I literally have the ending and beginning, like everything! I've honestly never had that before, I'm so happy :D Also, since youre in the Netherlands now, when your book gets published, will it be available in Belgium as well? Anywaysss, I love you byeeee xxx

  • @Jekari-art
    @Jekari-art 29 дней назад

    TYSM THIS HELPS ALOT!!

    • @ananeu
      @ananeu  29 дней назад +1

      i’m always happy to help you guys 💖💖

  • @OriginalDrGonzo
    @OriginalDrGonzo 8 месяцев назад

    I have to say, Ana, Campfire makes a little more sense to me as someone who wants to write their first book. It could just be me, but I like how organized Campfire looks? Idk it's just me. I do like Milanote, though, because of its customizability. I'm struggling to decide how best to organize my Scenes or Settings as you have described. I want photos from Pinterest, as you've said, but I want everything in one place. Hmmmm...

  • @Shania-rx8jo
    @Shania-rx8jo 9 месяцев назад

    Perfect timing 😂❤🎉

  • @alannashreenan
    @alannashreenan 9 месяцев назад

    I had holes in my plot but this method helped! 💕

    • @ananeu
      @ananeu  9 месяцев назад +1

      aww so glad!!🤍🤲

  • @EmilOrtner
    @EmilOrtner 8 месяцев назад

    How can you have so many ideas? 😭😭 I admire you so much for it! You have my greatest respect! 😊❤
    Best regards from Austria🤣🇦🇹

    • @ananeu
      @ananeu  8 месяцев назад

      aww thank uu🤍😊

  • @mehekuppal
    @mehekuppal 9 месяцев назад

    i love ths ! thank you

  • @ayareyad
    @ayareyad 9 месяцев назад +5

    First ❤

  • @Jekari-art
    @Jekari-art 29 дней назад

    Fine I'll try it
    what's suspense and soothing gonna do-
    **Gets the literal point of my tory**
    **Aggressive squealing of amazement**

  • @4tinksss
    @4tinksss 9 месяцев назад

    could you do another video where you react to first sentaces or scenes from our books? id love to get some feedback!

  • @ThePinkLatte
    @ThePinkLatte 9 месяцев назад +1

    is there any inspiration you use to get name ideas? 💡 i have troubles finding names for my characters 💞 ty 👌

    • @allthedamnvampires006
      @allthedamnvampires006 9 месяцев назад +1

      I'm not Ana haha, but I use Nameberry to find my character names, if you'd like to check it out. If I want a name with a meaning that fits with my character, I use the Advanced Search and type in a physical or personality trait of my character to find a fitting one. If your character comes from a fantasy world, maybe look for names from a real-world culture your world is based on or inspired by. Tbh, sometimes I just pick a random name that sounds cool (if they're a secondary character it doesn't matter too much anyway). Hope that made sense and I helped somewhat :)

    • @ananeu
      @ananeu  9 месяцев назад +1

      i adore baby name websites lol or joining ur fav names together!

  • @junipers-journal
    @junipers-journal 9 месяцев назад

    As always, you are absolutely slaying it!!!! Amazing video! This is going to help me so much! P.S. can't wait for project Ghostcide to come out! 💖 love from Russia!

  • @CollegePreneur-sd1jf
    @CollegePreneur-sd1jf 3 месяца назад

    Love the idea of "lucid brainstorming"... though I do hope it's a healthy technique as well LOL

  • @lilymcculloch9581
    @lilymcculloch9581 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much Ana

    • @ananeu
      @ananeu  9 месяцев назад

      hahah ‘popcorn brain’ is such an ACCURATE way to describe it! Ahahaha

  • @MICHELLELESLEY-i5z
    @MICHELLELESLEY-i5z 7 месяцев назад +1

    Okay I need to know what I should do.
    I want to write this one book idea I have. It’s basically set in 1800s and has forbidden romance. It’s two boys ( hence why forbidden romance). However my parents know I write books, but are strict Christians. So, should I just wait until I am over 18 to publish it or find a way to do it through an app or something.
    Sorry if that’s confusing😅

  • @monicahalvorsen5634
    @monicahalvorsen5634 9 месяцев назад +1

    I have so many book ideas but I can’t get myself to finish them. I start and then I end😭😭😭

  • @Lai_Leilani
    @Lai_Leilani 3 месяца назад

    Ok so how about a book about these two children, finding out the mystery about these humanoid people called 'Silhouettes' and how they're connected in a way. These two children explore this second type of world that has been closed off from the "Normal" world (our world) and they come across many creatures, fae and different plants and places? This all happens after opening a book in a case found in their house's basement and notice how it calls to them, and how the older sister being the one who throws herself without thinking decides to open it? Any thoughts?

  • @fiyinfoluwafasuyi1457
    @fiyinfoluwafasuyi1457 3 месяца назад

    Thanks neu

  • @FairySparklee
    @FairySparklee 9 месяцев назад

    Hi ana!
    Im new to book writing so can u tell how to write a fantasy book for beginners ??

  • @aliyahmch
    @aliyahmch 4 месяца назад

    hello, so i have a problem. i have an idea for my book I made a board and characters and everything, but I'm having trouble actually forming my sentences like I cant just write "she was tired so she ate dinner and slept" I wanted to know how I can actually make it sound like a book and not a text any tips pls?

  • @Joce._cult344
    @Joce._cult344 7 месяцев назад

    Hiii ana!! I know this is pretty late I'm very sorry but I saw in your video that showed tree's and is usually used for plotting fanasty books (I really don't know how the app is used lol) but if you know what I'm talking about what is the name off the app or website??

  • @lukratia4148
    @lukratia4148 4 месяца назад

    Im starting to write a book judgin the heroes in anime, and what can happen if one person gets too much power and no limitations

  • @invokesreverie
    @invokesreverie 7 месяцев назад

    Can you post a template for ur writing plotting? 😍😍😍

  • @michelledecarion4670
    @michelledecarion4670 2 месяца назад

    What is the tablet you are using? It is a tablet right?

  • @小七-r3b
    @小七-r3b 2 месяца назад

    What do you call a suspense and romance

  • @elinbird00
    @elinbird00 9 месяцев назад

    New subscriber here, I love your channel :))

    • @ananeu
      @ananeu  9 месяцев назад +1

      aww so glad you joined us!🤍✨

  • @Teacup363
    @Teacup363 4 месяца назад

    I want to write a book about myself

  • @user-ss6ye
    @user-ss6ye 9 месяцев назад

    Hey,
    I asked a question on your community page, the latest post. Please answer it.
    Also, can I request a Collab with mel tofferanca, sorry I think that's her name..
    She's a published author who has also started a publishing company..she and you are quite different, while you have a soft, light aesthetic she has, well she doesn't aestheticize her writing I think but it's bluish and dark.
    in fact I'd recommend everyone to check her out, her books are good though I haven't read any lol.

  • @Sailor_Moon2009
    @Sailor_Moon2009 9 месяцев назад +2

    Third ❤❤❤❤

  • @SerenitiWilliams-ll3lp
    @SerenitiWilliams-ll3lp 9 месяцев назад +4

    2nd

  • @SophieBaileyCallieAndJinx
    @SophieBaileyCallieAndJinx 6 месяцев назад

    So I’m 12 and I can’t sign up for a Pinterest acc yet (need a few more months 😅) so I was wondering if there was anything else that would work that either you don’t need to make an account for or accepts 12 yr olds-

    • @Reibel_
      @Reibel_ 6 месяцев назад

      girl just lie about your age

    • @SophieBaileyCallieAndJinx
      @SophieBaileyCallieAndJinx 6 месяцев назад

      @@Reibel_ my email address has my age on it so it doesn’t work

    • @Reibel_
      @Reibel_ 6 месяцев назад

      @@SophieBaileyCallieAndJinx Make a new fake one for lies. What ever happened to lying... i used to lie just because when i was a minor

    • @Simpleandslowliving
      @Simpleandslowliving 4 месяца назад

      As a former minor who regrets getting early on social media: don't do it.
      Use Google search or maybe draw what's on your mind.

  • @obitouchiha8216
    @obitouchiha8216 2 месяца назад

    i thought it was easy until i was half way in
    writing my first chapter.

  • @LaughingLowlife
    @LaughingLowlife 4 месяца назад

    I can’t think of any ideas 💀

    • @de4dbug_
      @de4dbug_ 4 месяца назад

      It you are wanting a way to quickly come up with an idea for a book, I suggest either scrolling through something like Pinterest, reading books/stories, or listening to music to help inspire you :>

    • @LaughingLowlife
      @LaughingLowlife 4 месяца назад

      @@de4dbug_ thanks!

  • @VerityKing_22
    @VerityKing_22 9 месяцев назад +3

    Third😂...