1.A winning story idea 2.Outliner or pantser? 3. Unforgettable Characters 4. Conduct through research 5. Your point of view character 6. Begin in medias res 7. Trigger the theatre of your reader's mind 8. Ramp up your main character's trouble 9. Make your hero's predicament appear hopeless 10. Bring it all to a head 11. leave your reader wholly satisfied 12. Separate writing from editing
The part of the video about plotting a novel starts at 4:50 and ends at 5:39. 1. A winning story idea 2. Outliner or pantser 3. Unforgettable character 4. Conduct thorough research 5. Your POV character 6. Begin in medias res 7. Trigger the theatre of your reader's mind 8. Ramp up your character's trouble 9. Make your hero's predicament feel hopeless 10. Bring it all to a head 11. Leave your reader wholly satisfied 12. Separate writing from editing Final (Bonus! Get excited!) call is to click a link to subscribe to his emails.
Thanks, I had a feeling this video was going to be selling something. The dude presents himself as some writing God and talks about his services at the start of the video. /Clicks off.
@@23daughters "presents himself as some writing God" Really? I didn't get that feeling at all. I thought he provided valuable and useful information freely given. And so what if he has something to sell. I take it you're here because you are or want to be a successful author too. Well, you too are going to have to sell your writing. BTW, since you seem to not know much about Mr. Jenkins, his writing career spans 40 years. He has penned nearly 200 hundred books. Twenty-one times his works have made it to the NYT Best Sellers list and 7 of those OPENED at the number one spot. He has over 71 MILLION copies in print. The guy's a self-made multi-millionaire. How many completed works have you?
@@timennis3456 Those words hit hard 😂✨ But yh. I agree. The video indeed provides helpful advice for writers who are struggling with their story. I know I was
I’ve been writing since I was nine (fourteen now) and I’ve always enjoyed it. I’ve been trying to write a book ever since then, and I’ve been working on a current project for the past three years. I plan to rewrite the first half or so chapters and this video will definitely help me make it the best it can possibly be.
"...tell my inner critic to shut up." Bravo, sir. Bravo! Your video is packed full with one liners and wisecracks and true gems. If I'm not completing my short story after this, nothing will help me ever.
Here is for the peeps who want to go back and check, or for the ones who want to go straight into making the novel : 2:00 1# Winning Story Idea 3:43 2# Outliner or Pantser? 5:40 3# Unforgettable Characters 7:37 4# Conduct thorough Research 8:52 5# Your Point-Of-View Character 11:09 6# Begin in Media Res 13:14 7# Trigger the Theater of your Reader's Mind 14:59 8# Ramp up your Character's Trouble 16:32 9# Make your Hero's Predicament appear Hopeless 17:46 10# Bring it all to an End 18:21 11# Leave your Reader wholly Satisfied 19:07 12# Separate Writing from Editing Wish you all luck for your Works and Progresses!
Awesome video, I have I will have to Say a Thriller. It's going to be full of Suspense and pretty much violence and Vengeance. I actually have the story in my head, it's a Novel that is based on a Ultimate Betrayal and I have No doubt any agent or publisher will want more and more. I am even going to submit the ongoing story to a Producer, I haven't read a book like this ever, and Trust me when I say keeping the reader's attention will not be a problem. I'm thinking of at least a 3 maybe 4 series book, even if I was too accomplish to get it in the movies I have a #1 Best Seller. I have sent just the part's of this book to 3 different publishers and believe me when I tell you that I don't actually know which one to do business with. I have been offered a $67,000 Advance with the very first publishing company and really it's really enticing and very exciting that when I tell you that I am letting my answering service take calls. I currently have 6 publishers just trying to out do the other as for royalties and upfront advances, and I have been Very Blessed as it seems, one will call and think I am clueless because I am a New writer and soon to be Author. I just allow the companies just enjoy thinking they are going to blindside me, and I drop the hammer after they get done with there Shinanigins, of course saying I need to get involved with their Company because of how hard it will be to actually get published. Well in Reality I even knowing I have a 4 book minimum to get this story written. I currently would rather let a published Author to just take possession of my incredible Very suspenseful and mind grabbing just can't stop reading until the very end, and let him or her get the Glory for the Book. I have a Very bad Heart and a what they think is a Aneurism on the front and center of My brain. I just lost my son by a Careless act, by his Uncle who was drinking and had blood levels of 3.7 alcohol level and on my sons Graduation Day, my son Isaiah was actually a great kid, called to preach at 11 year's old and was a Straight A student, He touched everyone that he met. Anyways I have cried more than I thought was ever possible for one person to cry, it's really breaking me even more every single day. I am actually just going to setup trust funds for all 3 of my children that I Love with every inch of my being. Well the ex brother in law he lived, Sure because he was drunk, so I actually gave my home to a Widower Lady that I somewhat knew, I had seen Her struggles she had 7 kids, from 16 to, well she just had her last baby just last month. I had to Move because I couldn't Trust myself or know for Sure how I would react if and when I would've seen Ole Brother in law. I was totally done wrong through the whole losing my son, too the extent that My ex wife his Mother or the Police Department didn't even contact me, I found out by a friend of my brothers who just asked if he knew my son, the very next day. I currently as soon as I was told thought I was heading to the wreck and actually had lost control of my vehicle on the way what I was thinking, to my Angel Boys wreck. Anyways I'm writing the story True Story of my son's life and the death of my son's death and I am not candy coating anything, like how I was in a coma for 13 days when I lost control on the way to get to my son's accident, his Mother was a ways away in several States away, it was her brother who Carelessly took my son's life, his Uncle. Well my parents actually my whole family had a funeral service from where I was raised where he was to be layed to Rest, they had me in a induced coma, and I woke up on the 13th day to find out that somehow she actually got U.A.B. Hospital to release my son's body to her and coldly had no service and had him Cremated as quickly as possible just so she could Hurt me one last time, by not letting me get any kind of closure. Anyways I'm definitely writing the book in full detail and I'm Donating all proceeds to the Danny Thomas Children's Hospital in Dedication of my son's Name. I feel like my Son would have agreed with me keeping his memory alive by Helping all the Children that was in the Hospital for Children's Cancer and abnormalities. I currently have just got out of Hospital for another Heart attack, my 4th one, I had a nervous breakdown 2 days after waking from Coma, I pray 🙏 that I can get the book of Isaiah done before my body just gives up on me. Thank You for the writing pointers I enjoyed your video and it will No Doubt help Future Writer's/Author's in the near future. Thanks for allowing me to Share a little bit of my Story God Bless. Too anyone who is wanting to write a Book, don't give up keep Striving there's plenty of Publishers just waiting to read and publish your book, idea check out Amazon it's easily published on I think Kindle in every format and a sure way to get your book published and get your message or book and name out there. If you have any Kid's you never take for Granted of a second to show him/her there Loved no matter there age, give them lot's of Love and Hugs and treasure every moment. Once again Thanks for allowing me to Share just a little bit of my life and my Son's death, it's a night I am having a terrible time dealing. If anyone has lost someone you have God's grace and Love to turn to and my personal F.B is Bubby Guess, I will be more than Happy if you need anyone to help you through, I had family but it was like I had no one, because I only had this one quote from everyone... I'm Sorry I don't know what else to say, and I just was begging for just one person who I could speak with that had more support instead of I don't know what to Say but Sorry. God Bless you all for just reading, let me say I am Sorry for, if I did making you feel sad from me just needing to just let it out. Again God Bless W. Guess aka Bubby Guess 😢😢❤❤
I'm struggling from poor grammar and vocabulary words. And sometimes i fail at deadlines. But that doesn't stop me from making my ideas come to life. This video really helped me. Thankyou so much.
@@Bromon655 It's saying that the perspective of which a plot is formed is not from that of which is becoming, but of which has already been. A plot is a guideline for the story as if it has already happened.
Hello Sir, I watched this segment three or four days ago, I didn’t comment at the time but wanted to be sure to reach out to you after receiving an email from you to let you know you have helped at least one budding author. I’m not big on using my personal email address but I took a chance and here is why. I started watching your channel about four weeks ago, I only had about 13,000 words written in my novel. The following two weeks I increased my word count to 27,000. The story grew and the characters emerged. Following a quote you shared, I created an interesting character and I’m writing to see what happens. I took the next week to edit what I had so far. Then got on track with editing each day of what I had written the day before. This system works well for me, I thrive when I’m organized, this tip you shared in a previous segment has helped me immensely. For that, Thank you.. Michelle
@@BellsRidesAboardSeaBoss Pro tip, no matter how good you believe your first to be, it probably isn't. There have been some notable exceptions to this rule, but they are few. I'm not out to discourage anyone. I'm only saying you shouldn't be shattered if no one shows an interest. Imo, the best thing most of can do is finish the manuscript, file it away, and dig into your next project. If you give it six months to a year, and go back to it, you'll see it with fresh eyes and be shocked at your mistakes. Good luck!
You might try also Brandon Sanderson's free lecture series on RUclips! They are the one best resource ive ever stumbled across. I cant recommend them enough to aspiring writers!
Sir, I am not a writer and never thought of doing it. But after watching this video, I can certainly say why some books were very interesting but not others!!
God bless you Jerry!! You have no clue how much of a help you are to budding/procrastinating writers. your ingenuity in explaining writing hacks with such endearing compassion and simplicity makes me wish the best of all the world for you. Keep it going , we are listening.
Thank you. I'm retired and disabled. I can't do much, so I've decide to try to write without ever having taken a course in how to write. This is exactly what I needed to be able to turn my ideas into a cosy whodunnit. I hope.
I’ve been working on my novel since 2017 but haven’t gotten past 50,000 words because I’ve re-written it three different times. This is phenomenal advice. I’m on my fourth rewrite, I feel very confident in writing my novel now. I plan on finishing it by the end of the year
@@hassantalpur6792 It was going pretty well but I decided to stop to get more inspiration. Perhaps I should just keep writing and worry about gaining more inspiration later.
Jerry, I'm terrible about not subscribing or hitting the like button, but I want to thank you for your videos. My debut novel is in the hands of an editor now. I'm pacing around anxiously like a new father outside of a maternity ward. This video, in particular, served me well two years ago. I find myself watching it again as I try to settle on my next big idea.
Whoa, I never knew that there were authors that wrote without an outline! I've been doing it forever and thought I had to try and make an outline to have the story become as successful as the ones that are circulating right now. I tried forcing myself to make outlines but I always spun into a different direction because I liked what came to mind instead of what I had down before writing. I'm so glad I'm not the only one that does that. (Should've searched it up, I guess)
this is what I have been looking for, I am tired of stupid advices like " choose a topic to write about". Sir, you have my respect. I really appreciate it.
Dear Jerry, because of you and your mentoring I have decided not to give up on writing. Thanks for "paying it forward"! I look forward to learning from you. --From Sharon, a lucky recipient of your generosity.
Dear Sharon, I wish you continue on your endeavor as a writer. You have a great story/ies to tell and the world needs to read them. May God bless you and direct you.
Your information is so appreciated!!! I can tell how much you know about this subject, makes me more invested in continuing on my novel. It was also very relaxing and meditative to listen to your voice. Thank you!
Jerry has just critiqued every first draft of a novel without even reading. Fantastic advice and very well explained. No room for misinterpretation as the language is simple and the steps are specific. I would watch this video at least once during a project. Incredible!
You are a consummate professional. At any rate, I write thrillers and read them with sound effects and b-roll. I will consume more of your content, that is for sure.
Very interesting talk Jerry. I am attempting my first novel after years as an artist and sculptor. I find myself willing to throw away my tools and fall into the page as it has become a four dimensional. The fourth dimension for me lies within the emotional library hidden in my soul. To reach deep into a character only to find what has been hidden and then extracted from that library is at once exhilarating and a bit too real. I have discovered many of your points on my own as they presented logic in the process. The need to pace myself is what my next step will be. The brain is faster than the keypad. Oh well... I will get there because they force their voice through me and they demand to be heard. Thanks for your words, I will subscribe and learn from you. Cheerio.
My first novel started after I had the "film" in my head. I had the whole story in my head, then imagined it in real life. The writing poured out to where I had what I call writing fits, non stop, and for a few hours in a sitting. And for me, sitting at length is hard to do. After publishing Soothing The Savage Beat I found mistakes that I won't make again. But so far, my readers are enjoying the story, and missing the errors. Writing the screenplay was also very helpful. Now, the film production has begun. I wish I had seen your videos before I started, but I'm pressing on with the next book and your help. Thanks Jerry!
I was thinking about quitting, so I did a RUclips search and this was the first link I found. So grateful to have found this video, just what I needed!
I've always had this issue as well. When I do see the movie I'm always thrown off by the changes, the actors rarely look how I imagine them. People have blemishes and wrinkles, some are aggressive some are passive and some react emotionally. This is not captured well on film where every actor looks like a Roman bust.
Wow, Jerry, this is incredibly helpful! I got to 12:32 and had to pause it to make notes and open my novel to rewrite the introductory scene... which is now 3000% better according to my calculations! Thank you, sir.
This was really helpful! I feel like I can actually do this now after watching this video and taking notes. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom for free.
Very helpful and informative! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. It feels like you didnt just help me learn how to write a novel but to help see my life as a whole more clearly.
Thank you, Mr Jenkins, This week I have finished my first novel, I have never read one before and wanted to see if I could. Having just watched your video, I have realised where I need to edit it. I have watched this video several times and each time, I hear something new. Thank you.
Thank you, Jerry. The point of view makes my eyes water. I’ll study more about the 3rd person limited. Can you please recommend a contemporary novel to read as an example? Thanks. Carol
Go to the bookstore or browse Amazon. If the first page has "I" on it, then it's first-person. If it doesn't, then it is likely 3rd. Read. Read a lot. Then read more. You need way more than just one book to read.
Thanks for all the great advice. Could you do a video on the important point you made - how to write in third person from the point of view of the central character?
I'm honestly so glad I subbed. I've been having issues writing this first person graphic fiction novel and you've blown open artistic doors already. I had already actually done your first few steps by completely making my heros situation completely hopeless. In fact, he's passed out in the floor with 5 dead guards around him and dying. Thank you for the direction and I wish you the best in the future.
Wow! I am so happy I stumbled across your channel. I have yet to find true guidance in my story writing journey, now I feel I have a mentor. Thank you 🙏🏼
I'm South Africa This video is helping me alot. I started my first book and the book is a true story. If there is anything good advice that anyone has for me please I would love to hear it. 😊
Sounds like great advice. The step that I like and feel fascinated the most is the Show, Don't Tell Technique. It's cool that you could describe what's happening instead of just telling it clearly because it makes the reader guessing what's really going on in the story or situation without even stating it.
Hello sir, I was trying to write a non-fiction book and managed to finish a draft in my own mother tongue. The challenge comes when my wife read it. She said chapters are not connecting. How do I connect chapters?
Coined in 2010, ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response) is a relaxing, often sedative sensation that begins on the scalp and moves down the body. ... In fact, there are currently about 5.2 million ASMR videos on RUclips, and there is interest coming from all corners of the globe. www.thinkwithgoogle.com/consumer-insights/asmr-videos-youtube-trend/
I love writing in third person limited! It’s so interesting to have an unreliable narrator who is called out through the view of other pov characters/scenes!
Who needs a Masterclass or an academic course in creative writing when you have simple, understandable and practical videos by Jerry Jenkins! So grateful I stumbled on your videos as I contemplate writing my first book after waiting nearly 15 years! Thank you so much!
I'm not a big fan of how to videos and self help type because I get bored fast.. But, wow! This video had me grinning and nodding my head the whole way through! You grabbed my attention and kept me listening towards the end.. lol such good advice!
I would just like to say you have a new subscriber in me! You have a calming presence and a mellow voice, both of which make it extremely easy to really understand what you're saying.
I needed those opening sentence types so badly. This video was great! It summarizes the dozens of writing articles in a clear, concise way while adding details I wouldn’t find anywhere else.
Watching your video was a great confirmation and of value to me. My first 'Novel' was only 36k words and I felt as though any extending it would dilute and spoil the book. Realising that short stories were the first steps on the journey made me realise,, I'd actually gone further than I needed to. Secondly, the aggressive editing process, made sense as I had spent nearly as much time re writing. Thanks again
man thanks a lot! I knew I was gonna like this video when I heard not only your voice, but also them calm with which you speak. I watched this on full focus and will watch it many times more. Maybe in a year or so I'll tell you about the book I've wrote. Many thanks in advance
Your intellectual honesty and openness to the variety of ways people think are refreshing and have the same effect as maintaining good tension throughout a novel. Thank you.
Really, sir...I admire you! I made many mistakes in my novels and now I am writing another one following all your steps and I am really progressing! Thanks a lot!
“Don't tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.”
― Anton Chekhov
He knew his stuff. Also see, Chekhov's gun.
We know it has to go off before the show is over but I think they're going to Red Flag Chekhov. LOL
@@Marshal_Dunnik - sure!
Show dont tell
That's beyond both tell and show... That's implication. Powerful stuff.
"Research adds flavor, it's not the main course. Your story is the main course."👍
1.A winning story idea
2.Outliner or pantser?
3. Unforgettable Characters
4. Conduct through research
5. Your point of view character
6. Begin in medias res
7. Trigger the theatre of your reader's mind
8. Ramp up your main character's trouble
9. Make your hero's predicament appear hopeless
10. Bring it all to a head
11. leave your reader wholly satisfied
12. Separate writing from editing
for once I didn't need this
I say this with the utmost respect and love but your video is an accidental ASMR, such a calming voice lol
The part of the video about plotting a novel starts at 4:50 and ends at 5:39.
1. A winning story idea
2. Outliner or pantser
3. Unforgettable character
4. Conduct thorough research
5. Your POV character
6. Begin in medias res
7. Trigger the theatre of your reader's mind
8. Ramp up your character's trouble
9. Make your hero's predicament feel hopeless
10. Bring it all to a head
11. Leave your reader wholly satisfied
12. Separate writing from editing
Final (Bonus! Get excited!) call is to click a link to subscribe to his emails.
And it's free. :)
Thanks, I had a feeling this video was going to be selling something. The dude presents himself as some writing God and talks about his services at the start of the video. /Clicks off.
@@23daughters "presents himself as some writing God" Really? I didn't get that feeling at all. I thought he provided valuable and useful information freely given. And so what if he has something to sell. I take it you're here because you are or want to be a successful author too. Well, you too are going to have to sell your writing. BTW, since you seem to not know much about Mr. Jenkins, his writing career spans 40 years. He has penned nearly 200 hundred books. Twenty-one times his works have made it to the NYT Best Sellers list and 7 of those OPENED at the number one spot. He has over 71 MILLION copies in print. The guy's a self-made multi-millionaire. How many completed works have you?
It's worth subscribing.
@@timennis3456 Those words hit hard 😂✨
But yh. I agree. The video indeed provides helpful advice for writers who are struggling with their story. I know I was
I’ve been writing since I was nine (fourteen now) and I’ve always enjoyed it. I’ve been trying to write a book ever since then, and I’ve been working on a current project for the past three years. I plan to rewrite the first half or so chapters and this video will definitely help me make it the best it can possibly be.
"...tell my inner critic to shut up." Bravo, sir. Bravo! Your video is packed full with one liners and wisecracks and true gems.
If I'm not completing my short story after this, nothing will help me ever.
Here is for the peeps who want to go back and check, or for the ones who want to go straight into making the novel :
2:00 1# Winning Story Idea
3:43 2# Outliner or Pantser?
5:40 3# Unforgettable Characters
7:37 4# Conduct thorough Research
8:52 5# Your Point-Of-View Character
11:09 6# Begin in Media Res
13:14 7# Trigger the Theater of your Reader's Mind
14:59 8# Ramp up your Character's Trouble
16:32 9# Make your Hero's Predicament appear Hopeless
17:46 10# Bring it all to an End
18:21 11# Leave your Reader wholly Satisfied
19:07 12# Separate Writing from Editing
Wish you all luck for your Works and Progresses!
When do you begin writtin?
Thank you for the summary
Did u use instagram?
🤌🏽
Thank you!
One of the best 20mins and 34 secs I have spent on RUclips so far this year. Honestly, step 11 was really applied to this video😂.
Couldn’t agree more! He kept my attention the entire 20 minutes with the way he spoke. I’m sure his writing is immaculate 👌
Mr. Jenkins, I feel that this outline of how to write a novel is the best, of several that I've read! Thank you!
Its best meet i 've ever dream
This was like a college course in 21 minutes.
21 minutes, the video is 20:34.
That last 26 seconds were of me staring blankly, deep in thought. 🤣
@@MilitaryDog. 🤣
With ASMR voice
Most definitely…I was taking notes!
Awesome video, I have I will have to Say a Thriller. It's going to be full of Suspense and pretty much violence and Vengeance. I actually have the story in my head, it's a Novel that is based on a Ultimate Betrayal and I have No doubt any agent or publisher will want more and more. I am even going to submit the ongoing story to a Producer, I haven't read a book like this ever, and Trust me when I say keeping the reader's attention will not be a problem. I'm thinking of at least a 3 maybe 4 series book, even if I was too accomplish to get it in the movies I have a #1 Best Seller. I have sent just the part's of this book to 3 different publishers and believe me when I tell you that I don't actually know which one to do business with. I have been offered a $67,000 Advance with the very first publishing company and really it's really enticing and very exciting that when I tell you that I am letting my answering service take calls. I currently have 6 publishers just trying to out do the other as for royalties and upfront advances, and I have been Very Blessed as it seems, one will call and think I am clueless because I am a New writer and soon to be Author. I just allow the companies just enjoy thinking they are going to blindside me, and I drop the hammer after they get done with there Shinanigins, of course saying I need to get involved with their Company because of how hard it will be to actually get published. Well in Reality I even knowing I have a 4 book minimum to get this story written. I currently would rather let a published Author to just take possession of my incredible Very suspenseful and mind grabbing just can't stop reading until the very end, and let him or her get the Glory for the Book. I have a Very bad Heart and a what they think is a Aneurism on the front and center of My brain. I just lost my son by a Careless act, by his Uncle who was drinking and had blood levels of 3.7 alcohol level and on my sons Graduation Day, my son Isaiah was actually a great kid, called to preach at 11 year's old and was a Straight A student, He touched everyone that he met. Anyways I have cried more than I thought was ever possible for one person to cry, it's really breaking me even more every single day. I am actually just going to setup trust funds for all 3 of my children that I Love with every inch of my being. Well the ex brother in law he lived, Sure because he was drunk, so I actually gave my home to a Widower Lady that I somewhat knew, I had seen Her struggles she had 7 kids, from 16 to, well she just had her last baby just last month. I had to Move because I couldn't Trust myself or know for Sure how I would react if and when I would've seen Ole Brother in law. I was totally done wrong through the whole losing my son, too the extent that My ex wife his Mother or the Police Department didn't even contact me, I found out by a friend of my brothers who just asked if he knew my son, the very next day. I currently as soon as I was told thought I was heading to the wreck and actually had lost control of my vehicle on the way what I was thinking, to my Angel Boys wreck. Anyways I'm writing the story True Story of my son's life and the death of my son's death and I am not candy coating anything, like how I was in a coma for 13 days when I lost control on the way to get to my son's accident, his Mother was a ways away in several States away, it was her brother who Carelessly took my son's life, his Uncle. Well my parents actually my whole family had a funeral service from where I was raised where he was to be layed to Rest, they had me in a induced coma, and I woke up on the 13th day to find out that somehow she actually got U.A.B. Hospital to release my son's body to her and coldly had no service and had him Cremated as quickly as possible just so she could Hurt me one last time, by not letting me get any kind of closure. Anyways I'm definitely writing the book in full detail and I'm Donating all proceeds to the Danny Thomas Children's Hospital in Dedication of my son's Name. I feel like my Son would have agreed with me keeping his memory alive by Helping all the Children that was in the Hospital for Children's Cancer and abnormalities. I currently have just got out of Hospital for another Heart attack, my 4th one, I had a nervous breakdown 2 days after waking from Coma, I pray 🙏 that I can get the book of Isaiah done before my body just gives up on me. Thank You for the writing pointers I enjoyed your video and it will No Doubt help Future Writer's/Author's in the near future. Thanks for allowing me to Share a little bit of my Story God Bless. Too anyone who is wanting to write a Book, don't give up keep Striving there's plenty of Publishers just waiting to read and publish your book, idea check out Amazon it's easily published on I think Kindle in every format and a sure way to get your book published and get your message or book and name out there. If you have any Kid's you never take for Granted of a second to show him/her there Loved no matter there age, give them lot's of Love and Hugs and treasure every moment. Once again Thanks for allowing me to Share just a little bit of my life and my Son's death, it's a night I am having a terrible time dealing. If anyone has lost someone you have God's grace and Love to turn to and my personal F.B is Bubby Guess, I will be more than Happy if you need anyone to help you through, I had family but it was like I had no one, because I only had this one quote from everyone... I'm Sorry I don't know what else to say, and I just was begging for just one person who I could speak with that had more support instead of I don't know what to Say but Sorry. God Bless you all for just reading, let me say I am Sorry for, if I did making you feel sad from me just needing to just let it out. Again God Bless W. Guess aka Bubby Guess 😢😢❤❤
I'm struggling from poor grammar and vocabulary words. And sometimes i fail at deadlines. But that doesn't stop me from making my ideas come to life. This video really helped me. Thankyou so much.
Use thesaurus, if you want variety in your book
@@chonacastillo4777 great idea! I use the digital dictionary
Keep reading!! Those are the shoulders that any author rests on.
Read a lot and write a lot.
Same I relate to u
Besides giving kickass advice, this man has one of the most soothing voices I've ever heard.
Remember: plot is no more than footprints in the snow after your characters have run on their way to incredible destinations.
~Ray Bradbury
I don't get it
@@Bromon655 It's saying that the perspective of which a plot is formed is not from that of which is becoming, but of which has already been. A plot is a guideline for the story as if it has already happened.
I just love his voice it's so kind and gentle. Reminds me of guided meditation.
Thanks for sharing
Hello Sir,
I watched this segment three or four days ago, I didn’t comment at the time but wanted to be sure to reach out to you after receiving an email from you to let you know you have helped at least one budding author.
I’m not big on using my personal email address but I took a chance and here is why.
I started watching your channel about four weeks ago, I only had about 13,000 words written in my novel. The following two weeks I increased my word count to 27,000. The story grew and the characters emerged. Following a quote you shared, I created an interesting character and I’m writing to see what happens.
I took the next week to edit what I had so far. Then got on track with editing each day of what I had written the day before. This system works well for me, I thrive when I’m organized, this tip you shared in a previous segment has helped me immensely. For that, Thank you..
Michelle
Stay the course, amiga. Just finishing a novel is an accomplishment. Very few manage even that.
Thank you TJ
@@BellsRidesAboardSeaBoss Pro tip, no matter how good you believe your first to be, it probably isn't. There have been some notable exceptions to this rule, but they are few. I'm not out to discourage anyone. I'm only saying you shouldn't be shattered if no one shows an interest.
Imo, the best thing most of can do is finish the manuscript, file it away, and dig into your next project. If you give it six months to a year, and go back to it, you'll see it with fresh eyes and be shocked at your mistakes.
Good luck!
Thanks, Michelle, and all the best with it!
@@tjjordan8994 You needn't wait a whole year. A good editor will catch those mistakes.
I've watched so many different tips on how to write a novel I've literally lost count. This is the absolute "BEST" one I've seen thus far! Thank you🙏
Agreed. I have a long list of links to and notes on many RUclips videos and articles on writing a novel, and this video certainly takes the cake!
Do u use instagram....i also wanted to ask u something....plz reply....
You might try also Brandon Sanderson's free lecture series on RUclips! They are the one best resource ive ever stumbled across. I cant recommend them enough to aspiring writers!
This man is absolutely brilliant. Ground breaking articulation at its best. He is a gifted man. Blessed beyond measure.
Thanks!
Sir, I am not a writer and never thought of doing it. But after watching this video, I can certainly say why some books were very interesting but not others!!
So whats your book about? Im writing a r/nosleep story!
@@chonacastillo4777 I'm writing a book about an abortion spoon manufacturer
God bless you Jerry!! You have no clue how much of a help you are to budding/procrastinating writers. your ingenuity in explaining writing hacks with such endearing compassion and simplicity makes me wish the best of all the world for you. Keep it going , we are listening.
I already have my first unpublished novel - Why Did I Fall In Love? - and I see now that the mistakes I had made are fixable! Thanks!!!!
Thank you. I'm retired and disabled. I can't do much, so I've decide to try to write without ever having taken a course in how to write. This is exactly what I needed to be able to turn my ideas into a cosy whodunnit. I hope.
Honestly, more people need to see this video.
Thanks, Oskar!
I've had an idea swimming in my head for years finally I have the tools to execute thanks for the tips
The thing that comes to mind is “Wow! Thank you.”
You're welcome!
I’ve been working on my novel since 2017 but haven’t gotten past 50,000 words because I’ve re-written it three different times. This is phenomenal advice. I’m on my fourth rewrite, I feel very confident in writing my novel now. I plan on finishing it by the end of the year
How's it going so far
@@hassantalpur6792 It was going pretty well but I decided to stop to get more inspiration. Perhaps I should just keep writing and worry about gaining more inspiration later.
@@JavaBott Just out of interest, what is it about?
Pick what worked in each version and leave out what didn’t. Getting an honest 2nd opinion is crucial!
"Conflict keeps the reader at the edge of his seat"
"Bread and games"
You have a way with words: YES
A knack for storytelling: YES
But FEAR: Yes 😩
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the assessment that something else is more important than fear." - Franklin D. Roosevelt
@@c.9231 True
Jerry, I'm terrible about not subscribing or hitting the like button, but I want to thank you for your videos. My debut novel is in the hands of an editor now. I'm pacing around anxiously like a new father outside of a maternity ward. This video, in particular, served me well two years ago. I find myself watching it again as I try to settle on my next big idea.
Whoa, I never knew that there were authors that wrote without an outline! I've been doing it forever and thought I had to try and make an outline to have the story become as successful as the ones that are circulating right now. I tried forcing myself to make outlines but I always spun into a different direction because I liked what came to mind instead of what I had down before writing. I'm so glad I'm not the only one that does that. (Should've searched it up, I guess)
this is what I have been looking for, I am tired of stupid advices like " choose a topic to write about". Sir, you have my respect. I really appreciate it.
Dear Jerry, because of you and your mentoring I have decided not to give up on writing. Thanks for "paying it forward"! I look forward to learning from you. --From Sharon, a lucky recipient of your generosity.
Thanks, Sharon.
Dear Sharon, I wish you continue on your endeavor as a writer. You have a great story/ies to tell and the world needs to read them. May God bless you and direct you.
Don't give up Sharon!
@@claudiacarbonell6016 Thanks so much! I appreciate your support!
@@NorthKoreaUncovered Thanks for the encouragement!
Your information is so appreciated!!! I can tell how much you know about this subject, makes me more invested in continuing on my novel. It was also very relaxing and meditative to listen to your voice. Thank you!
This man has a voice of an asmrist. Totally worth it
Jerry has just critiqued every first draft of a novel without even reading. Fantastic advice and very well explained. No room for misinterpretation as the language is simple and the steps are specific. I would watch this video at least once during a project. Incredible!
I really needed this. I’ve been working through the marathon of the middle for my first book for a while now, this’ll really help!
Thank you so much I’ll surely send you a notification of my successful novel you have inspired me
You are a consummate professional. At any rate, I write thrillers and read them with sound effects and b-roll. I will consume more of your content, that is for sure.
Great, thanks!
You never know you needed a mentor until you find the right one, thanks Jerry for your guidance 😊
It would be great to see some videos about characterisation, plot development, novel transitions etc. More specific videos in general.
What a valuable video! It's helping me, and I'm sure many others, a lot. Thank you!
Very interesting talk Jerry. I am attempting my first novel after years as an artist and sculptor. I find myself willing to throw away my tools and fall into the page as it has become a four dimensional. The fourth dimension for me lies within the emotional library hidden in my soul. To reach deep into a character only to find what has been hidden and then extracted from that library is at once exhilarating and a bit too real.
I have discovered many of your points on my own as they presented logic in the process. The need to pace myself is what my next step will be. The brain is faster than the keypad. Oh well... I will get there because they force their voice through me and they demand to be heard.
Thanks for your words, I will subscribe and learn from you.
Cheerio.
Good luck Goodrock!
Hi Johny, how did you make your living as an artist and sculptor? I'm interested in this line of work
My first novel started after I had the "film" in my head. I had the whole story in my head, then imagined it in real life. The writing poured out to where I had what I call writing fits, non stop, and for a few hours in a sitting. And for me, sitting at length is hard to do. After publishing Soothing The Savage Beat I found mistakes that I won't make again. But so far, my readers are enjoying the story, and missing the errors. Writing the screenplay was also very helpful. Now, the film production has begun. I wish I had seen your videos before I started, but I'm pressing on with the next book and your help. Thanks Jerry!
I like it when authors make it look like there’s a miracle, the protagonist lets their guard down and then their life falls to pieces
This is like a full course in school explained in a simple manner, perfect for jumping into things 💯
Jerry Jenkins, YOU ARE A GOD-SEND!!!
Lots of good pointers here. Appreciate the comments about separating Writing and Editing.
Most informative ASMR I ever listened to
I was going to make a similar comment - his voice is so soothing!
Thank you, Odival.
🙂So true
I was thinking about quitting, so I did a RUclips search and this was the first link I found. So grateful to have found this video, just what I needed!
03/22/21. I always prefer the book over a movie version. It can’t get my imagination on film.
A great set of writing points! Thank you!!
I've always had this issue as well. When I do see the movie I'm always thrown off by the changes, the actors rarely look how I imagine them. People have blemishes and wrinkles, some are aggressive some are passive and some react emotionally. This is not captured well on film where every actor looks like a Roman bust.
Wow, Jerry, this is incredibly helpful! I got to 12:32 and had to pause it to make notes and open my novel to rewrite the introductory scene... which is now 3000% better according to my calculations! Thank you, sir.
12:55 my gosh!! I love the poetic opening
This was really helpful! I feel like I can actually do this now after watching this video and taking notes. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom for free.
Very helpful and informative! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. It feels like you didnt just help me learn how to write a novel but to help see my life as a whole more clearly.
After I started watching this , I couldn't stop this until it ended.
Thank you, Mr Jenkins, This week I have finished my first novel, I have never read one before and wanted to see if I could. Having just watched your video, I have realised where I need to edit it.
I have watched this video several times and each time, I hear something new. Thank you.
" Cat is sitting on the mat. " is not a story. But, " Cat is sitting on the dogs mat. " is a story. 😁😁😁😂
dog's
@____uncompetative thanks 👍
This was so helpful I wish he had a podcast so I could just download everything on spotify and listen to him intently
Thank you, Jerry. The point of view makes my eyes water. I’ll study more about the 3rd person limited. Can you please recommend a contemporary novel to read as an example? Thanks. Carol
Game of Thrones. Each chapter is told from one pov, third person, even though we get many perspectives throughout the book
Go to the bookstore or browse Amazon. If the first page has "I" on it, then it's first-person. If it doesn't, then it is likely 3rd. Read. Read a lot. Then read more. You need way more than just one book to read.
Dead Sea Rising. I talked with the author this morning. In the mirror. :)
@@JerryBJenkinsBooks Thank you so much. I am beyond Grateful to you.
Thanks for all the great advice. Could you do a video on the important point you made - how to write in third person from the point of view of the central character?
Unbelievable advice, this is Bible all of us who are working on our first novel
I'm honestly so glad I subbed. I've been having issues writing this first person graphic fiction novel and you've blown open artistic doors already. I had already actually done your first few steps by completely making my heros situation completely hopeless. In fact, he's passed out in the floor with 5 dead guards around him and dying. Thank you for the direction and I wish you the best in the future.
Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and experience with us ! You are an excellent teacher 😊
Thanks so much.
I would have paid $100 to go to a seminar to hear this 20 minute video. RUclips is the best!
Brilliant! Thank you Sir. Your presentation did end with me wholly satisfied.
Thanks so much, Samuel.
@fifthof To think I am using the short version already 🤣🤣🇳🇬🙏🏾😇
Wow! I am so happy I stumbled across your channel. I have yet to find true guidance in my story writing journey, now I feel I have a mentor. Thank you 🙏🏼
Thank You so much Sir. You just made my novel more interesting to me.
Great!
Jerry Jenkins is truly spectacular in his delivery, spot-on, on the writing methods.
I'm South Africa
This video is helping me alot. I started my first book and the book is a true story. If there is anything good advice that anyone has for me please I would love to hear it. 😊
Then i think it cant be a novel if it's a true story.
@@josephcusumano2885 no its not a novel, but i would still like people to give me advice and maybe read it
Sounds like great advice. The step that I like and feel fascinated the most is the Show, Don't Tell Technique. It's cool that you could describe what's happening instead of just telling it clearly because it makes the reader guessing what's really going on in the story or situation without even stating it.
Hello sir, I was trying to write a non-fiction book and managed to finish a draft in my own mother tongue. The challenge comes when my wife read it. She said chapters are not connecting. How do I connect chapters?
Thanks Jerry! Why are you so kind and generous? You knock my socks off.
Alternative title: "Kindly old language arts teacher ASMR"
Ha! I could tell you I'm not that old, but I write fiction for a living. :)
Coined in 2010, ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response) is a relaxing, often sedative sensation that begins on the scalp and moves down the body. ... In fact, there are currently about 5.2 million ASMR videos on RUclips, and there is interest coming from all corners of the globe. www.thinkwithgoogle.com/consumer-insights/asmr-videos-youtube-trend/
@@JerryBJenkinsBooks Nice response! :)
Not to ME--those guys are unnaturally low-key, and often minus normal inflection, while this guy's soft-spoken but earnest.
@@JerryBJenkinsBooks❤
I actually would be interested in reading the novel you describe after 16:00 haha, it sounds like a riveting story!
I love writing in third person limited! It’s so interesting to have an unreliable narrator who is called out through the view of other pov characters/scenes!
I agree!
Just finished and published my first e-book on kindle unlimited couldn't have done it without you, thanks Jerry!
I need all the help I can get to start writing about my life.
My father was a celebrity and I need to tell the story.
Roda that is memoir.
to get inspiration watch alien and predators franchiese
Jerry, what a gift. I listened to every word. Keep going...
I'm still using pencil and paper. What's a good software ?
Many writers praise Scrivener. (That is not my personal recommend though. I have used Scrivener just once and manage with MS Word.)
@@Alkemisti Thanks. I'll give it a try.
I listen to this sort of content regularly. This was the most concise and clear advice I can remember watching.
His voice is so soothing and kind
Who needs a Masterclass or an academic course in creative writing when you have simple, understandable and practical videos by Jerry Jenkins! So grateful I stumbled on your videos as I contemplate writing my first book after waiting nearly 15 years! Thank you so much!
How's it going!?
@@emilyward6901 it goes...
@@unrealtalkpod I hope you can start writing :)
I thought i had 4 novel ideas but turns out i only had 1😅
that's still good, it's hard if you have too many ideas. How's your novel going?
@@death.rider13 quite slow and hard. I'm just about to wrap up the first chapter.
@@Saneliso_Mamba sounds like a great start. Keep on writing, you got this. Also what genre is your novel gonna be?
I'm not a big fan of how to videos and self help type because I get bored fast.. But, wow! This video had me grinning and nodding my head the whole way through! You grabbed my attention and kept me listening towards the end.. lol such good advice!
"Don't tell me who he's scared of. bring on the boogeyman and let him shit his pants."
--Some guy
I would just like to say you have a new subscriber in me! You have a calming presence and a mellow voice, both of which make it extremely easy to really understand what you're saying.
Mr. Jenkins..I really appreciate your existence. I am listening and taking notes. You've been so kind tongive away the JEWELS. Thank you and Namaste 🙏
I needed those opening sentence types so badly. This video was great! It summarizes the dozens of writing articles in a clear, concise way while adding details I wouldn’t find anywhere else.
Thanks, Nicole!
This is par none the best video on the subject I have ever come across. I played it several times. Thank you.
these videos are my therapy
Watching your video was a great confirmation and of value to me. My first 'Novel' was only 36k words and I felt as though any extending it would dilute and spoil the book. Realising that short stories were the first steps on the journey made me realise,, I'd actually gone further than I needed to. Secondly, the aggressive editing process, made sense as I had spent nearly as much time re writing. Thanks again
A wonderful seminar - and all in 20 minutes. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and experience!
Thanks!!!! after four theater plays, I´m giving a try to a novel. I ´ll listened to you generous advice.
As a wannabe author, this was GOLD. Appreciate the tips!
Great tips!
I am writing my very first book and I try absorb as much skills I can from experienced authors. This was very helpful, thanks.
You are definitely soo good in what you are doing. You just poured out all you know in 20 minutes. Respect.
man thanks a lot! I knew I was gonna like this video when I heard not only your voice, but also them calm with which you speak. I watched this on full focus and will watch it many times more. Maybe in a year or so I'll tell you about the book I've wrote. Many thanks in advance
I am definitely a pantser, but I am definitely liking these tips, and I appreciate the checklist.
Many thanks!
Your intellectual honesty and openness to the variety of ways people think are refreshing and have the same effect as maintaining good tension throughout a novel. Thank you.
Really, sir...I admire you! I made many mistakes in my novels and now I am writing another one following all your steps and I am really progressing!
Thanks a lot!