My pet peeve is when people tell me that there is no point in using years to write a book and that I should at least be able to finish it in a given span of time, like... srsly... why?
When you're told to write what you know because it gives authentic characters, yeah I write about people who have done me wrong. I can pour all those emotions they've created into my work. I don't think that's an issue and it can be deeply cathartic. They live in the page to remind me that I've come out stronger on the other side. I survived them, I can survive the next. It's just about preferences
Biggest pet peeve, and maybe this is just a personal thing for me: when I tell people I'm writing a book and they get extremely excited and tell me they can't wait to read it and how they believe it's going to be so good. I appreciate the support from them all, but it kinda makes me feel extra pressure and kind of doubles down on the Imposter Syndrome for me. I've always been told I've had great writing since I was younger, and my soon-to-be debut novel is a great opportunity to put my passion, my hobby, my "talent" on display for people to see, but the more I receive motivational comments from the people I'm closest to, the more I feel kind of pressured to put out something extremely incredible when I feel like my idea and story is so basic that it's not stand-out worthy. Maybe it's just the Imposter Syndrome taking over my thoughts, but seriously, it kinda sucks from time to time.
I know what you mean. I absolutely hate it when people I'm close to take an interest in, and show enthusiasm for, the things I'm working on. It's so toxic.
If I ever use someone I know's name in a book I do it purely for personalities sake, writing the character with that name makes me think of that person and how they would react so it helps me match my characters traits. (Then once I'm finished I just replace the name with the characters actual name)
when i heard you talking about the disappointment when people will think about making books then them saying "they don't have the time" that hit close but in this case I AM the problem ;-; i remember as i child i'd make comic books and it was the cheesiest thing ever but i liked to make stories but for years i've been pressured to make something GOOD---so much to the point that the pressure overrides the motivation and i just don't write but creative ideas never left me so idk at this point idk if i just need a new medium (maybe script/screen-writing) im really lost at this point
Omg Ana, how am I so early??? Your projects inspire my so much and so does your channel, I’m so glad we have u here on RUclips bc ur channel is my comfort channel
The grammar mistakes are something I hate too! Though I struggle with it still as well. PS. Love ur videos + writing so so much! Literally my comfort channel and your one of my biggest inspirations!!🫶❤️❤️❤️
aweeee ana!! you're too kind, thank you 😅🤩 i love that we're able to talk deeply not only about our writing, but life in general, bestie 💞💞 ohhh & another pet peeve i have is when somebody asks to read some of my work, & i send them the prologue but then they never read it 🤪
Pov:You are a writer and you have to create a Pinterest board about a character who has depression and now my Pinterest feed thinks I have depression 😂😂😭😭
As a 12 year old who is trying to get into writing stories its very hard to find kid friendly ideas and guidance. I found your channel and im obsessed. I found it yesterday and ive watched almost all your videos ahahaha. Thanks for helping us young ones to do our passions
I know you're big on pantsing, so maybe you or someone in the comments can show their side But it gets on my nerves when pantsers (as a plotter) say that they have no motivation if they plan the book out. What happens when it gets to draft 2 then? Or draft 3, 4, etc etc (and when you pants, the more you have to fix, the more drafts it takes to get a cohesive and consistent book) Writing a book isn't about your ability to write pretty sentences or the most inspired plot in the world. Its about having the discipline to sit down and do it over and over again whether you want to or not. Famous authors don't write a book a year by relying on motivation. (Before someone says it, there is a BIG difference between burnout and losing motivation for a project.)
i think a lot of pantsers write first and plot it out later. Like, theyre not gonna be able to stick w a story if they have to plan out every character amd setting. But for me, getting out what i want to say and then fixing it all is fine for me. I do very minimal planning, mostly just in my head or a little bit in my notes app. I like figuring out the story as I go, and then rewriting. Id say im in between a plotter or pantser
I had an idea for a story while i was on a ferry. By the time i got home i couldnt remember any of it.😢. But i did remember a little bit later on, its still not 100% what i had that day. I guess thats a peeve of mine, knowing its different to what i originally thought...😂😂
My sister asked me to base a character of her but ive already made all the characters so im not going to do it. She also constantly puts pressure on me and asks me to change things un my story witch constantly makes me stressed out. She also has really high expectations cause she reads too much booktok books witch also really stresses me out alot.
I want to have your feedback of my prologue She steps on the and her feet sink in the soft,watery sand as she raises her hands well the sun goes down. She hears someone yell. Her hair flips in the wind and sees a man like figure, she sqwins and see a man like Jayson. He yells DAWN and runs towards her. JAYSON? Dawn says still unsure if it’s him. He reaches her and leans down with his hands on his knees breathing heavy. Dawn……I…….love…….you.
9:10 oh no, girl same. I have like maybe three friends and then my parents... 9:29. Not the exact same but slightly similar. It's when people find out you're a writer and then ask if you can base a character off them. And then depending on the person you are you either say yes or no. Then if you say yes you lie about it because you don't think they'll ask you about it again. But then THEY DO AND KEEP DOING IT OVER AND OVER AGAIN. Like kindly, please stfu :) Not only that but also when characters don't follow the development plan and do their own thing. Like tell me how that's possible when we know where we want them to go, and somehow that doesn't happen?? Like I wanted my characters to be this, this and this and end up like that, that and that. But then they just...don't??? It's so frustrating and confusing. Especially when you don't like the way the story is going and need to re-write everything. I've done that more than three times. So fun 🥲 19:40.....litrally my project is project b lmao. Also related to that certain scenario, I really want to be like the person who shares their story, and I have done an intro to my characters on my account, but not the plot and whatnot. I want to so bad but I'm scared of people taking the idea for some reason and then I just...don't. That's probably why content related to my books doesn't do very well, but it's terrifying!
hi ana! i really love the tone of your videos, you're such an easygoing, helpful cutie of a youtuber! recently found u and binge watching your writing vids atm whenever i get the chance!!! a fan🥰😍 could i ask u a question btw? about the microphone u use in this video, would u recommend it ? do u remember what brand it is and where you bought it? im considering getting a mic but im not sure which one's best and all also, does it improve the quality of your sound significantly, or is it not worth it? thank you bestie🥰
Hii:) If anyone can help with this.PLEASE HELP. I'm writing my first book and idk how to do two povs in a single chapter. I don't want to do the one pov one chapter type of thing yk??
Hello! This is definitely not professional but I've come up with an idea which might help you out: You can use scene breaks. If you want the story to have two characters doing different things at the same time, for example, one of the mc is spying while the other is hacking in a different room, you could do the pov of the spy first (and specify the timing in a unique way), then add a scene break and jump into the hacker's pov in that same time. (but make sure to identify who's pov has started if you do it this way 'cause it might get confusing) But if you're trying to do a story or scene where the two characters are having a banter and you want to share both of their povs at the same time with each of their dialogue, you could add their own inner monologue attached to their dialogue (although some people discourage this as it's known as 'head hopping' and might confuse the reader) Hope that helps! (sorry if it's really long) let me know if you want some clarification or if this isn't what you exactly had in mind, i'll try my best to help :D
@@adeenafathima3534 Both of the ideas are really good.Thank you so much for helping me💗✨ I'll be trying the third person omnipresent:) You edited your reply while I was already typing for what I had read before but as you said about writing the inner monologue with their dialogues it wouldn't just confuse the reader I'll be damn confused too💀(while writing)
@@ivvfifi lmaooo yea I searched it up and wanted to make some changes 'cause I thought I wasn't saying the right thing. I researched about third person omniscient and about the inner monologue thing and basically people discourage it cause it can get confusing for having multiple povs at the same time, so maybe try the first idea? Or since you only have 2 povs it might work, not sure though
@@adeenafathima3534 the first idea is great too but both of my protagonist are always together so it will look like the second idea only..maybe i should go with one mc only that way it will be better..
Hi ana im Angela and i am a huge fan! I love your videos. I and wondering when are u going to continue rainbow loom? I really miss it i hope u see this. Thanks for reading ana!❤
@@ananeuim so happy u replied because your one of my favourite youtubers and one more question (What did u do with ur rainbow loom items? And creations?
My biggest pet peeve is when people ask me to let them read my unfinished, completely un-edited work …
I feel you but at least they're interested, most people don't give a crap and will expect your writing to be bad anyway
Let's not forget "Anyone can write a novel"
it’s giving ratatouille eee
@@ananeu "Anyone can cook" Does not mean Anyone should cook
Me: *Looks at the shelf of doom where my incomplete manuscripts collect dust*
My pet peeve is when people tell me that there is no point in using years to write a book and that I should at least be able to finish it in a given span of time, like... srsly... why?
like what are they on about!!? writing takes time🤨
@@ananeu ikr!! Like... there was a writing competition in my school where we had one month to write a book...
When you're told to write what you know because it gives authentic characters, yeah I write about people who have done me wrong. I can pour all those emotions they've created into my work. I don't think that's an issue and it can be deeply cathartic. They live in the page to remind me that I've come out stronger on the other side. I survived them, I can survive the next. It's just about preferences
Hi Ana! I definitely understand the one about having ideas but not being able to write them down but it’s great to see another writer I can relate to
When i tell someone im writing a book and they ask to read it but im still only in the brainstorming process..(calling myself out on this one too lol)
Biggest pet peeve, and maybe this is just a personal thing for me: when I tell people I'm writing a book and they get extremely excited and tell me they can't wait to read it and how they believe it's going to be so good. I appreciate the support from them all, but it kinda makes me feel extra pressure and kind of doubles down on the Imposter Syndrome for me. I've always been told I've had great writing since I was younger, and my soon-to-be debut novel is a great opportunity to put my passion, my hobby, my "talent" on display for people to see, but the more I receive motivational comments from the people I'm closest to, the more I feel kind of pressured to put out something extremely incredible when I feel like my idea and story is so basic that it's not stand-out worthy. Maybe it's just the Imposter Syndrome taking over my thoughts, but seriously, it kinda sucks from time to time.
omg same!!
Yeah I get that feeling too it can kinda make me anxious
I know what you mean. I absolutely hate it when people I'm close to take an interest in, and show enthusiasm for, the things I'm working on. It's so toxic.
If I ever use someone I know's name in a book I do it purely for personalities sake, writing the character with that name makes me think of that person and how they would react so it helps me match my characters traits. (Then once I'm finished I just replace the name with the characters actual name)
thats so real lolol
when i heard you talking about the disappointment when people will think about making books then them saying "they don't have the time" that hit close but in this case I AM the problem ;-; i remember as i child i'd make comic books and it was the cheesiest thing ever but i liked to make stories but for years i've been pressured to make something GOOD---so much to the point that the pressure overrides the motivation and i just don't write but creative ideas never left me so idk at this point idk if i just need a new medium (maybe script/screen-writing) im really lost at this point
Omg Ana, how am I so early???
Your projects inspire my so much and so does your channel, I’m so glad we have u here on RUclips bc ur channel is my comfort channel
THE QUEEN POSTED 🗣️🗣️‼️‼️
The grammar mistakes are something I hate too! Though I struggle with it still as well.
PS. Love ur videos + writing so so much! Literally my comfort channel and your one of my biggest inspirations!!🫶❤️❤️❤️
aweeee ana!! you're too kind, thank you 😅🤩 i love that we're able to talk deeply not only about our writing, but life in general, bestie 💞💞 ohhh & another pet peeve i have is when somebody asks to read some of my work, & i send them the prologue but then they never read it 🤪
Pov:You are a writer and you have to create a Pinterest board about a character who has depression and now my Pinterest feed thinks I have depression 😂😂😭😭
Me when Pinterest thinks I’m a morally grey man 😂
As a 12 year old who is trying to get into writing stories its very hard to find kid friendly ideas and guidance. I found your channel and im obsessed. I found it yesterday and ive watched almost all your videos ahahaha. Thanks for helping us young ones to do our passions
Wow I’m glad you’re getting started so young! It’s definitely difficult to find PG material. How’s your writing going now?
Okay i haven't watched the video yet (very excited to do so!) but at first I read "winter pet peeves" and i was really confused for a hot second lol
omg I can totally relate to the heat, down in Melbourne was so hot and humid the past 2 days 🥵
Ana your personality shines through so much in this video!!
I second this
lol I hate it when I'm writing and people try talking to me. like, can't you see I'm busy?
periodddd
So happy you posted again!! 🫶 Haha I relate to so many of these 😅
great video! btw, are you still doing the 80k sentence reading, not doing it, or did you already do it?
true, I hope she enjoys herself
hehe hiii! i’ve filmed it - just need to edit it. hopefully will be out in a couple weeks so sorry!!🤍🌸
yeah, enjoy your time off, we'll be ready whenever it comes out.@@ananeu
Okay but when your friends/family ask what the plot is but then they say they don't want you to spoil it. This has happened to me SO many times....
YAYY I LOVE IT WHEN YOU POST OMG
I know you're big on pantsing, so maybe you or someone in the comments can show their side
But it gets on my nerves when pantsers (as a plotter) say that they have no motivation if they plan the book out. What happens when it gets to draft 2 then? Or draft 3, 4, etc etc (and when you pants, the more you have to fix, the more drafts it takes to get a cohesive and consistent book)
Writing a book isn't about your ability to write pretty sentences or the most inspired plot in the world. Its about having the discipline to sit down and do it over and over again whether you want to or not. Famous authors don't write a book a year by relying on motivation.
(Before someone says it, there is a BIG difference between burnout and losing motivation for a project.)
i think a lot of pantsers write first and plot it out later. Like, theyre not gonna be able to stick w a story if they have to plan out every character amd setting. But for me, getting out what i want to say and then fixing it all is fine for me. I do very minimal planning, mostly just in my head or a little bit in my notes app. I like figuring out the story as I go, and then rewriting. Id say im in between a plotter or pantser
I had an idea for a story while i was on a ferry. By the time i got home i couldnt remember any of it.😢. But i did remember a little bit later on, its still not 100% what i had that day. I guess thats a peeve of mine, knowing its different to what i originally thought...😂😂
ANA!!!!!! ive literally been a fan since i was in primary school and ive recently rediscovered your channel! where is ur bible study video?
My sister asked me to base a character of her but ive already made all the characters so im not going to do it. She also constantly puts pressure on me and asks me to change things un my story witch constantly makes me stressed out. She also has really high expectations cause she reads too much booktok books witch also really stresses me out alot.
5:34 use reverse dictionary!!😊
I feel like writers are just destined to be bad with words lol
I want to have your feedback of my prologue
She steps on the and her feet sink in the soft,watery sand as she raises her hands well the sun goes down. She hears someone yell. Her hair flips in the wind and sees a man like figure, she sqwins and see a man like Jayson. He yells DAWN and runs towards her. JAYSON? Dawn says still unsure if it’s him. He reaches her and leans down with his hands on his knees breathing heavy. Dawn……I…….love…….you.
9:10 oh no, girl same. I have like maybe three friends and then my parents...
9:29. Not the exact same but slightly similar. It's when people find out you're a writer and then ask if you can base a character off them. And then depending on the person you are you either say yes or no. Then if you say yes you lie about it because you don't think they'll ask you about it again. But then THEY DO AND KEEP DOING IT OVER AND OVER AGAIN. Like kindly, please stfu :) Not only that but also when characters don't follow the development plan and do their own thing. Like tell me how that's possible when we know where we want them to go, and somehow that doesn't happen?? Like I wanted my characters to be this, this and this and end up like that, that and that. But then they just...don't??? It's so frustrating and confusing. Especially when you don't like the way the story is going and need to re-write everything. I've done that more than three times. So fun
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19:40.....litrally my project is project b lmao. Also related to that certain scenario, I really want to be like the person who shares their story, and I have done an intro to my characters on my account, but not the plot and whatnot. I want to so bad but I'm scared of people taking the idea for some reason and then I just...don't. That's probably why content related to my books doesn't do very well, but it's terrifying!
Ana could you link your friend the write opinion
Because I’ve searched RUclips, Instagram and your lives and I couldn’t find it
hi ana! i really love the tone of your videos, you're such an easygoing, helpful cutie of a youtuber! recently found u and binge watching your writing vids atm whenever i get the chance!!! a fan🥰😍
could i ask u a question btw? about the microphone u use in this video, would u recommend it ? do u remember what brand it is and where you bought it? im considering getting a mic but im not sure which one's best and all
also, does it improve the quality of your sound significantly, or is it not worth it?
thank you bestie🥰
aww bestie ur too kind!! tysm🤍🤍and i use a ride NB microphone I think! def recommend 👀
My biggest pet peeves are when I tell people the title of the novel but I change it every five minutes 😂 and, trying to write the first sentence.
Hii:)
If anyone can help with this.PLEASE HELP.
I'm writing my first book and idk how to do two povs in a single chapter.
I don't want to do the one pov one chapter type of thing yk??
Hello! This is definitely not professional but I've come up with an idea which might help you out: You can use scene breaks. If you want the story to have two characters doing different things at the same time, for example, one of the mc is spying while the other is hacking in a different room, you could do the pov of the spy first (and specify the timing in a unique way), then add a scene break and jump into the hacker's pov in that same time. (but make sure to identify who's pov has started if you do it this way 'cause it might get confusing)
But if you're trying to do a story or scene where the two characters are having a banter and you want to share both of their povs at the same time with each of their dialogue, you could add their own inner monologue attached to their dialogue (although some people discourage this as it's known as 'head hopping' and might confuse the reader)
Hope that helps! (sorry if it's really long) let me know if you want some clarification or if this isn't what you exactly had in mind, i'll try my best to help :D
@@adeenafathima3534 Both of the ideas are really good.Thank you so much for helping me💗✨
I'll be trying the third person omnipresent:)
You edited your reply while I was already typing for what I had read before but as you said about writing the inner monologue with their dialogues it wouldn't just confuse the reader I'll be damn confused too💀(while writing)
@@ivvfifi lmaooo yea I searched it up and wanted to make some changes 'cause I thought I wasn't saying the right thing. I researched about third person omniscient and about the inner monologue thing and basically people discourage it cause it can get confusing for having multiple povs at the same time, so maybe try the first idea? Or since you only have 2 povs it might work, not sure though
@@adeenafathima3534 the first idea is great too but both of my protagonist are always together so it will look like the second idea only..maybe i should go with one mc only that way it will be better..
@@ivvfifi One mc would be the most common choice but you could try your way, might create something new and awesome :D
Didn’t realise you were from Australia
Depressing that I agree with some of these 😅😅
Hi ana im Angela and i am a huge fan! I love your videos. I and wondering when are u going to continue rainbow loom? I really miss it i hope u see this. Thanks for reading ana!❤
apologies but probably never! u can watch my old videos if you’d like
@@ananeuim so happy u replied because your one of my favourite youtubers and one more question (What did u do with ur rainbow loom items? And creations?
can someone tell me what a pet peeve is?
Dying at Tiana xD
bahahhah she’s always a treat
These are all so true 😂 love you Ana
There actually is a shower notepad
i need this!
In my book, the main characters dogs' name is Bleu😅
Hello Ana neu i hope your day is great i just wanted to tell that i messaged you on discord and showed you my story