thats the only way to get it done is to do it. cant wait for everything to be perfect in life sometimes you gotta do something when your not in the mood or start it to get into the mood
Articles: *"Just write, even if it sucks!"* Me: *"That arguably makes it worse!"* All my characters have their own aesthetic boards that I look at regularly. And I have a playlist full of songs that feels like the story or characters to me.
I’m honestly just a teenager who enjoys writing whatever the hell comes to mind. And I always thought something was missing ... Until I watched this. The aesthetic Idea was AMAZING and I don’t know why I haven’t thought about it yet. You are a savior.
I throw in the other two senses. I'll buy a perfume I think a character will wear or get a candle that claims to smell like something related to the book. I'll also try to make my writing snacks and drinks books-related sometimes. I'll get bagels if I'm writing about New York or drink tea when writing about my Englishman.
I haven't written anything in a long time, although it's my passion and after watching a few of your videos I feel so inspired. Thank you and keep doing what you're doing, because you're probably changing lives for the better and that's so important! ^^
Hang in there please. I've been there, too/Heading towards it again. Sending you a virtual hug and warmth and light. Everything will be ok again. Use the feelings you're feeling for your writing once you feel like doing it again. One step at a time.
Wow, this is insanely helpful! I love the new setting, btw. ALL THE AESTHETICS, THO! I love Spotify so much! Definitely going to check out your playlists! :D
Just found your videos after trying to find how to write the middle of my book. Now binge watching your videos and it’s hard to get back to writing lmao
My job is killing my inspiration. I feel as if I just don’t have time to think and it makes me upset that a part of me has been away since I started working at this new job. I want to quit at times but then I tell myself that there’s no other job I can do :( I really want to get in touch with my writer self again...
I feel you here! I am going through the exact same thing. I wish I could offer helpful advice on how to overcome it, but honestly, I’m still there myself. Sending you virtual hugs and positive thoughts! ♥️
i feel like crying, you really helped me a lot. I wanna hug youuu (but there's a pandemic going on) And also, your videos are mesmerising and the way you express yourself gives me a refreshing feeling. I really love your vibe. Thank you so much!!! Keep growing! (new subscriber ^^)
Silence for sure. Music only if there are no words, and even then, not very often. Another thing that helps me is writing in the dark (late at night) using just the light of my computer screen. With fewer visual and auditory distractions I'm able to focus better.
My two best tips to get in the writing mood is music, reading and outlining my ideas, so I read the last scene or page I wrote, I outline my ideas, turn on my music, get my water and start writing ✍️ 😊
Abbie, you are a blessing upon this Earth, and none of us deserve you. Thank you so much, all of your videos are amazing and SO helpful. Every time I just want to give you a hug and say 'thank you so much.'
I'm a film student, and recently I've been trying to get some screenwriting done. I stumbled upon your videos and man, have they been a great help, thank you so much. One thing I do to get inspired to write my scripts that I think would also work while writing a novel is to make a Spotify playlist: if your book were a movie, and it had a soundtrack, what would that be like? I also use it as a way to further explore my characters: what type of songs do they listen to and why? Really helps me get in the mood and visualize my scenes :)
Thank you so much for this advice: I'm making a detective video game, and I know I need to make it fun for the player, but at the same time, I need to have fun making the game. This helps a lot!
Gonna keep the ambient mixer open all the time. Wild that you can look up or simply craft your own scape for free! Imagining the sounds and smells of a location can be tricky for me, so this will be so useful to help me get into the location (once I can get the sounds juuuust right). Thanks so much for plugging that!
I have folders on my computer with images related to the different settings, and a collection of music from back when there were those S3M/MOD/IT websites that people put up (and video game music remixes!). Each of my characters has a theme song. These have always helped me write. Thanks for introducing some more recent tools to use. (I always prefer instrumentals)
THIS IS SO INSPIRING. You're a life-savor. I really wanted to start a new series and even plotted down a good structure to get started but I just... lacked the ongoing motivation. This video helped me out so much. Thank you!
oh my gosh, this is soooo good *sobs* i have to try all of these. i don't have a preference for what type of music but during last year's nanowrimo piano music worked wonders. thank you!!
Thank you for this video full of practical and good ideas! Sometimes I need silence, but the right music can really help me get in the right mood to write ...or do anything, honestly, especially creative activities. Carefully selected songs can help find the right words for the emotions the character is experiencing if the scene is difficult to put into words. But otherwise, I prefer instrumentals because if I listen to a song I can't help but pay attention to the lyrics so it distracts me.
I often create my own soundtracks on Spotify to get myself into the mood of particular scenes I either need to write or have been obsessed with getting right, as if my novel-in-progress is a movie with that perfect track underscoring the pivotal scene. LOVE the video by the way!
I recommend getting up early in the morning and beginning this sensual process. There are hardly any distractions and I typically find it easier to focus and get words down on the page.
Oooh the music/soundtrack thing is awesome!!!! Thank you for making all the lovely playlists! You are saving me from being distracted whilst trying to make my own. ;)
Just wanted to say thank you so much for doing what you do. I have never had anyone make me feel so inspired to write in my life! You make me feel like I can do anything and want to go out there and just show the world what I'm capable of. Thank you wonderful Abbie. You have a gift. Please don't ever stop. :)
Thank you so much! I lost my motivation a lot, but then I came across this, and I just feel so happy. Thank you so much! Like for real, I'm glad that I'm crying.
Yes, "Audio Jungle,"..."Audio Jungle,"..."Audio Jungle"! OOO, Ambient Mixer? This was so inspiring! Thanks! I know for me as with many, the reason I clicked on this video right now was that my depression (yes, even happy people who have completely moved on from crazy disappointmentsssss and rely on God sometimes have them in moments of weakness). The thing is, I think I just need to shove those attacking thoughts aside and simply flip my focus to what really matters to me Right Now, which is saying the helpful, encouraging things I need to say to the world through (clean) creative mediums (such as writing), God willing. You might even have your own personal "Aha moment" and remind yourself that your purpose is to share that with everyone! Keep Rocking!
I love how each video leaves me feeling so inspired to do the things you've mentioned, and then at the end you're like OH btw here are all these amazing free templates to help you do the things and it just makes it so much more breezy and attainable to do the things and live the dream. Basically, a huuuuuuge thank you for all of your content, your resources and your knowledge!! You are beyond awesome :D
Abbie, I just had to say, this was the first-ever video I saw from you, and since watching this you have become one of my most favourite RUclipsrs. As an aspiring writer myself, you have had a massive impact on me developing my writing skills and I can not thank you enough. I guess this comment is just to tell you to keep on doing what you are doing because you are inspiring so many authors to go after their dreams and I think that is extremely admirable.
I might be late for the party, but thank you so much! I had a serious block for days, driving me crazy, but after some time on Pinterest and employing some ambient sounds, I'm just done with two pages worth of raw draft. The one I'll try next is setting out on the road again, and go for some real ambience! : )
OMG why haven't I watched this video and found these play lists sooner!!! The magical discovery is giving me chills and it literally feel like I'm in the places I want to write about!!!! 💗💗💗 Thank you thank you thank you for sharing!
Thank you for those spoty playlists. For me it really depends on how tired I am, sometimes any music distracts me, even the instrumentals, sometimes I am so emerged into my stories that I don´t notice anything at all
I have a spotify playlist that I listen to when I'm writing. It's full of songs that inspired certain parts of my story (whether it's a scene, perosnality, or a character's internal conflict) and it's great
Thank you Abbie - I'm a new student of yours, thank you for this vital assistance, love the music channels you've provided and also your links! What gets me in the writing mood is pure silence, nobody home and a good cup of tea by my side!
Abbie ! You have some serious 100 days of sunlight energy in these videos from 3 years ago! Love it ! Awesome content as always that I keep revisiting as I write.
So refreshing have you made this evening for me, inspiring through the hope within me that humanity will prevail; humanity must prevail; humanity prevails. Shimmering sea sparkles-the ocean, or is it the sky-neither yet both and yet far beyond ever more beautiful still: I shall return to writing now for I have found that I have sought. TL/corny; DR : you’re fuggin hot, and so far beyond the mere physical. Keep making this and being the hell out of yourself. Thank you.
Movies and TV series made in our country use a lot of background music. Either to evoke emotion or to convey it in some way. So using music to set the mood of a scene is truly an effective way to get in the writing mood. Some writers (from Wattpad, not sure if you're familiar) even have playlists included in their books
I used to do this for writing poetry - I used photographs that I had taken that fit the mood of the poem and sometimes would write whilst listening to a song or piece of music which did the same, on occasion matching, or closely matching to the rhythm. I don't know why I've not tried it with storytelling, but thank you for the excellent reminder. Much love. xx
“Sometimes you feel like you’re actually there. But why is that?… actually I don’t know you’re gonna have to Google that” WHEN I TELL YOU I WAS CACKLING!!!! 🤣🤣🤣
I don't tell you nearly often enough how awesome you (and your videos) are, and how much you help me to perfect the stories I craft. Thank you so much!
I absolutely LOVE your videos! And now I'm going to love those two links for music and sounds. Some of the things that help me are: *A file with headshots of the faces I'm using to represent my characters - main, along with key sidekicks in a vertical row in paint, along with a photo of something representing the location where the story takes place. Then, I resize those, along with my writing file, so I can see all three while working. *A playlist in RUclips. Currently, yacht rock. I use AdBlockPlus, so I don't have to deal with ads interrupting the flow. *Often, I'm most productive when I keep Canon in D and River Flows in You playing softly in the background. I don't know why because, given a choice, I'm not much into classical-type music. But it works.
Sometimes, when I’m struggling to make a setting I’m writing look appealing in my head, I throw a bunch of images that resemble the location in my mind together into a photoshop collage, and it really helps me to visualize a scene
Oh wow, and here I've been searching RUclips for hours looking for music to place in the background (and get bugged by ads) when there was a website that I could literally track down the right music in categories, and pair it with ambience! Life changing, thank you!!
I love this. When you mentioned feeling like you're in the movie I instantly thought of Keira Knightley's Pride and Prejudice and then you made a Pinterest board on that same movie. IDK. I just find it peculiar and quite cool. :)
okay. initially i thought your ideas were dumb - "how can some measly Pinterest boards spark interest?" but i was very wrong. and you were right. they do help. and i appreciate how you focused on all the non-writing elements which are required to get in the mood for writing. so i owe you a great thanks! :)
This video is amazing, honest to God. I've not learned so much from a single video in a real long time. I really REALLY love how you just went straight to the point, and recommended a bunch of super practical, concrete things to help with the given problem, I mean bless you, I have not seen that attitude in just about a hundred years! And oh boy is it amazing, I will use all of the things you recommended, you're a saviour!!!
Wow! This helped me so much! You can't imagine, Abbie! Thank you very much! So inspiring as always (I am relatively new here, but I already admire you for your energy, sympathy and care for us). Greetings from Brazil.
Thank you for these amazing ideas. I always wanted to be a writer but procrastinated until I retired two years ago. With a few basic courses in writing, I'm finally out of the starting blocks. One of my main hurdles to cross,each time I dip my quill pen into the ink pot,( Ok, I'm old school, so what?) is to begin creating a mood that is conducive to writing. This video has inspired me immensely. It is the mood that reflects in the writing I think, Hmm! 🙏
This is so much better than when a bunch of articles say, "Just write." It's like, How is that helping?
HAHA I KNOW RIGHT? 😂 I'm so glad you liked this video, girl!
Thank you
Ikr? It’s like telling a baby to walk
lol. but somethimes once you get started that chapter becomes easier/
thats the only way to get it done is to do it. cant wait for everything to be perfect in life sometimes you gotta do something when your not in the mood or start it to get into the mood
my ideas are over the top but just cant put it into words
I had the same problem just keep repeating the same idea in your head over and over till you memorize it then write it down
There's a song for that now!
@@victoriaolender6289 what's the name of the song?
Omg I don’t know if it’s just me but your profile photo is like an optical illusion
Same
Articles: *"Just write, even if it sucks!"*
Me: *"That arguably makes it worse!"*
All my characters have their own aesthetic boards that I look at regularly. And I have a playlist full of songs that feels like the story or characters to me.
why is this so true-
Yeah, that's what she says to do. Good idea.
Same here. I need a playlist to get inspired so I can write😂
I do this! I have a character named honey and I just found a song called honey and it fits the 70s Aesthetic of the book
omg same!!!!
haven't written anything for 6 full months and this might help
did it help? and also 9 months later, how's your book going?
@@snow5064 it did, wrote 7 short proses in total.
@@sytrus634 thats a great achievement!
I’m honestly just a teenager who enjoys writing whatever the hell comes to mind. And I always thought something was missing ... Until I watched this. The aesthetic Idea was AMAZING and I don’t know why I haven’t thought about it yet. You are a savior.
Binge-watching your videos because 1.) procrastination from writing lol and 2.) YOU'RE SO INSPIRING WOW I LOVE YOU
AHH WOW THANK YOU MEGAN
Megan Russell then should you be writing when your inspired now?
@@dearcupid_ Yea!!😂😂
I throw in the other two senses. I'll buy a perfume I think a character will wear or get a candle that claims to smell like something related to the book. I'll also try to make my writing snacks and drinks books-related sometimes. I'll get bagels if I'm writing about New York or drink tea when writing about my Englishman.
Heh, don't take drugs while writing about a drug addict, otherwise, it's a very original and peculiar approach.
I bought some body wash and lotion because it was a scent my baddie would wear and the name summed up the tragic end for my good guy.
I haven't written anything in a long time, although it's my passion and after watching a few of your videos I feel so inspired. Thank you and keep doing what you're doing, because you're probably changing lives for the better and that's so important! ^^
Wow thank you so much! I'm so glad my videos have inspired you to get back into writing! 💛 this comment has totally brightened my day 😊
My depression has messed me up for awhile now. I miss doing it.
The Power i am so sorry
Hang in there please. I've been there, too/Heading towards it again. Sending you a virtual hug and warmth and light. Everything will be ok again. Use the feelings you're feeling for your writing once you feel like doing it again. One step at a time.
Just Luv yo self!
@@memenazi7078 it’s not that easy
Same... I Miss my creative mind
Wow, this is insanely helpful! I love the new setting, btw.
ALL THE AESTHETICS, THO!
I love Spotify so much! Definitely going to check out your playlists! :D
EEEP THANK YOU IVIE
Just found your videos after trying to find how to write the middle of my book. Now binge watching your videos and it’s hard to get back to writing lmao
"What type of music do you listen to while you are writein?"
Everybody: Chilly ambient music or jazz
Me: laughs in deathcore
LoL same
Me: pop music
Baroque here 🤚
*laughs in 90's rock and roll*
@@birjisafroz8886 yaaaas. Classical gang!!!
I gotta admit the title had me a little suspicious, but you delivered.
Tip number three to get in the writing mood: watch Abbie Emmons videos
MIND BLOWN. That ambience thing is amazing! I never even thought of pairing that with a soundtrack.
RIGHT?!? I'm so happy you liked this video, thank you Alea!! 😊💛
I have playlists for characters. And listen to Evenesence, Fallen album during part of my story.
My job is killing my inspiration. I feel as if I just don’t have time to think and it makes me upset that a part of me has been away since I started working at this new job. I want to quit at times but then I tell myself that there’s no other job I can do :( I really want to get in touch with my writer self again...
I feel you here! I am going through the exact same thing. I wish I could offer helpful advice on how to overcome it, but honestly, I’m still there myself. Sending you virtual hugs and positive thoughts! ♥️
i feel like crying, you really helped me a lot. I wanna hug youuu (but there's a pandemic going on)
And also, your videos are mesmerising and the way you express yourself gives me a refreshing feeling.
I really love your vibe. Thank you so much!!! Keep growing! (new subscriber ^^)
so true plus you are so nice
I know you said not to get carried away... but now I want to create Pinterest board/ music soundtrack for every scene in my book
Silence for sure. Music only if there are no words, and even then, not very often. Another thing that helps me is writing in the dark (late at night) using just the light of my computer screen. With fewer visual and auditory distractions I'm able to focus better.
Meanwhile I like to write while listening to heavy metal. Does anyone else think it's really calming and grounding?
yesssss, i didnt think anyone else felt that way!
It helps me sleep! My father would always play it in the car.
I have low motivation so heavy music helps a ton!
My two best tips to get in the writing mood is music, reading and outlining my ideas, so I read the last scene or page I wrote, I outline my ideas, turn on my music, get my water and start writing ✍️ 😊
honestly, looking at pages filled with notes kinda gets me in the writing mood
This is so creative! I've thought of doing collages but never gave it a shot. And using it as a Scrivener background? Genius!!! :0
Thank you so much, Mel!! ahhh yes collages are SO MUCH FUN.
Technically you can feel a movie
Not physically but emotionally
Physically, if you feel the disc.
Do people still use discs?😞
@@senorfrijoles2397 I wonder why.
@@senorfrijoles2397 i do! It's nostalgic
So true
Your voice when you said "audio jungle" was impeccable.
Ik its 2019 but this srsly helped! Thanks
Abbie, you are a blessing upon this Earth, and none of us deserve you. Thank you so much, all of your videos are amazing and SO helpful. Every time I just want to give you a hug and say 'thank you so much.'
I'm a film student, and recently I've been trying to get some screenwriting done. I stumbled upon your videos and man, have they been a great help, thank you so much.
One thing I do to get inspired to write my scripts that I think would also work while writing a novel is to make a Spotify playlist: if your book were a movie, and it had a soundtrack, what would that be like? I also use it as a way to further explore my characters: what type of songs do they listen to and why? Really helps me get in the mood and visualize my scenes :)
Thank you so much for this advice: I'm making a detective video game, and I know I need to make it fun for the player, but at the same time, I need to have fun making the game. This helps a lot!
Gonna keep the ambient mixer open all the time. Wild that you can look up or simply craft your own scape for free! Imagining the sounds and smells of a location can be tricky for me, so this will be so useful to help me get into the location (once I can get the sounds juuuust right). Thanks so much for plugging that!
okay, this is funny. I have an INFJ friend who loves blue and yellow... I have this feeling that Abbie does too XD
You lied to us
I have folders on my computer with images related to the different settings, and a collection of music from back when there were those S3M/MOD/IT websites that people put up (and video game music remixes!). Each of my characters has a theme song. These have always helped me write. Thanks for introducing some more recent tools to use. (I always prefer instrumentals)
I absolutely love listening to music while I write; puts me right into the scene!
THIS IS SO INSPIRING. You're a life-savor. I really wanted to start a new series and even plotted down a good structure to get started but I just... lacked the ongoing motivation. This video helped me out so much. Thank you!
oh my gosh, this is soooo good *sobs* i have to try all of these. i don't have a preference for what type of music but during last year's nanowrimo piano music worked wonders. thank you!!
THANK YOU ABBY! I'm so glad you found this helpful! 😊 oooh piano music is great
Thank you for this video full of practical and good ideas!
Sometimes I need silence, but the right music can really help me get in the right mood to write ...or do anything, honestly, especially creative activities.
Carefully selected songs can help find the right words for the emotions the character is experiencing if the scene is difficult to put into words. But otherwise, I prefer instrumentals because if I listen to a song I can't help but pay attention to the lyrics so it distracts me.
I often create my own soundtracks on Spotify to get myself into the mood of particular scenes I either need to write or have been obsessed with getting right, as if my novel-in-progress is a movie with that perfect track underscoring the pivotal scene.
LOVE the video by the way!
I recommend getting up early in the morning and beginning this sensual process. There are hardly any distractions and I typically find it easier to focus and get words down on the page.
Could you be any more amazing?!? Thank you for sharing your talent, knowledge, your time spent creating the playlists! You are EPIC Abbie!
Oooh the music/soundtrack thing is awesome!!!! Thank you for making all the lovely playlists! You are saving me from being distracted whilst trying to make my own. ;)
Thank YOU, Ivy!! I'm so happy you liked this video!! 💛✨
The ambient mixer advice just SAVED me from my writers block
The Pinterest idea is literally next level!!!!!!! I'm so excited about my short story for English now!!! Thank you Abbie :)
Just wanted to say thank you so much for doing what you do. I have never had anyone make me feel so inspired to write in my life! You make me feel like I can do anything and want to go out there and just show the world what I'm capable of. Thank you wonderful Abbie. You have a gift. Please don't ever stop. :)
OMG - this is awesome. These ideas are literally the best I've ever found (and I've looked A LOT)! You are a lifesaver, Abbie!
I love to create a playlist on spotfiy that puts me into the mood of a particular genre. It really helps.
Thank you so much! I lost my motivation a lot, but then I came across this, and I just feel so happy. Thank you so much! Like for real, I'm glad that I'm crying.
I love listening to ambient music while writing
I love you so much, you are so cool and you actually get to the points where the writers lag behind.🖤
I love pintresst so much and thank you so much for not just saying "must write"
Just your energy was enough to get me woking on my scripts!!!!! SO EXCITED NOW!!!!!!!
Yes, "Audio Jungle,"..."Audio Jungle,"..."Audio Jungle"! OOO, Ambient Mixer? This was so inspiring! Thanks! I know for me as with many, the reason I clicked on this video right now was that my depression (yes, even happy people who have completely moved on from crazy disappointmentsssss and rely on God sometimes have them in moments of weakness). The thing is, I think I just need to shove those attacking thoughts aside and simply flip my focus to what really matters to me Right Now, which is saying the helpful, encouraging things I need to say to the world through (clean) creative mediums (such as writing), God willing. You might even have your own personal "Aha moment" and remind yourself that your purpose is to share that with everyone! Keep Rocking!
I love how each video leaves me feeling so inspired to do the things you've mentioned, and then at the end you're like OH btw here are all these amazing free templates to help you do the things and it just makes it so much more breezy and attainable to do the things and live the dream. Basically, a huuuuuuge thank you for all of your content, your resources and your knowledge!! You are beyond awesome :D
THIS IS SOOO HELPFUL!! I WANT TO STAND ON A MOUNTAIN AND SHOUT! THANKYOU!!
The audio is such a good tip, when I heard your example it felt so scary and I realized I was into it and tricked my brain
Abbie, I just had to say, this was the first-ever video I saw from you, and since watching this you have become one of my most favourite RUclipsrs. As an aspiring writer myself, you have had a massive impact on me developing my writing skills and I can not thank you enough. I guess this comment is just to tell you to keep on doing what you are doing because you are inspiring so many authors to go after their dreams and I think that is extremely admirable.
The fact that you're so excited and happy about everything makes me excited and happy too :)
Oh yeah, Abbie you got me in the mood.
This video is actually the first one that lifts up my inspiration and motivation for writing! so useful
I might be late for the party, but thank you so much! I had a serious block for days, driving me crazy, but after some time on Pinterest and employing some ambient sounds, I'm just done with two pages worth of raw draft. The one I'll try next is setting out on the road again, and go for some real ambience! : )
OMG why haven't I watched this video and found these play lists sooner!!! The magical discovery is giving me chills and it literally feel like I'm in the places I want to write about!!!! 💗💗💗 Thank you thank you thank you for sharing!
Finally, a helpful video. I wish I had thought of the ambient sounds thing damn. Thankyou so much for this video!
thank you so much for EPIDEMIC you solv a big problem i cant say how much i am greatful for you
Thank you for those spoty playlists. For me it really depends on how tired I am, sometimes any music distracts me, even the instrumentals, sometimes I am so emerged into my stories that I don´t notice anything at all
You are quickly becoming my favorite writer person :) I've never felt so excited about writing.
I have a spotify playlist that I listen to when I'm writing. It's full of songs that inspired certain parts of my story (whether it's a scene, perosnality, or a character's internal conflict) and it's great
Watching you literally inspires me to write 🥰🥰🥰
I can't thank enough that this video exists! & that I found it!! Tysmmmmm🥰😭😭😭
Your videos are terrific, Abbie. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Abbie - I'm a new student of yours, thank you for this vital assistance, love the music channels you've provided and also your links! What gets me in the writing mood is pure silence, nobody home and a good cup of tea by my side!
These helped me push myself that little bit I needed. Thank you ❤
Abbie ! You have some serious 100 days of sunlight energy in these videos from 3 years ago! Love it ! Awesome content as always that I keep revisiting as I write.
This was amazing! Haven't written in weeks and now I'm excited to go start again!
So refreshing have you made this evening for me, inspiring through the hope within me that humanity will prevail; humanity must prevail; humanity prevails. Shimmering sea sparkles-the ocean, or is it the sky-neither yet both and yet far beyond ever more beautiful still: I shall return to writing now for I have found that I have sought.
TL/corny; DR : you’re fuggin hot, and so far beyond the mere physical. Keep making this and being the hell out of yourself. Thank you.
Movies and TV series made in our country use a lot of background music. Either to evoke emotion or to convey it in some way. So using music to set the mood of a scene is truly an effective way to get in the writing mood. Some writers (from Wattpad, not sure if you're familiar) even have playlists included in their books
I used to do this for writing poetry - I used photographs that I had taken that fit the mood of the poem and sometimes would write whilst listening to a song or piece of music which did the same, on occasion matching, or closely matching to the rhythm. I don't know why I've not tried it with storytelling, but thank you for the excellent reminder. Much love. xx
“Sometimes you feel like you’re actually there. But why is that?… actually I don’t know you’re gonna have to Google that” WHEN I TELL YOU I WAS CACKLING!!!! 🤣🤣🤣
I don't tell you nearly often enough how awesome you (and your videos) are, and how much you help me to perfect the stories I craft. Thank you so much!
OMG, ABBIE you ROCK!!!! these are sooo cool! thank you!!
I ❤️LOVE ❤️ YOUR PLAYLISTS!
You just saved my story......THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!
I absolutely LOVE your videos! And now I'm going to love those two links for music and sounds.
Some of the things that help me are:
*A file with headshots of the faces I'm using to represent my characters - main, along with key sidekicks in a vertical row in paint, along with a photo of something representing the location where the story takes place. Then, I resize those, along with my writing file, so I can see all three while working.
*A playlist in RUclips. Currently, yacht rock. I use AdBlockPlus, so I don't have to deal with ads interrupting the flow.
*Often, I'm most productive when I keep Canon in D and River Flows in You playing softly in the background. I don't know why because, given a choice, I'm not much into classical-type music. But it works.
Yep I am obsessed, now I am staring at the images.
Ambient soundscapes is sooooo cool!
Sometimes, when I’m struggling to make a setting I’m writing look appealing in my head, I throw a bunch of images that resemble the location in my mind together into a photoshop collage, and it really helps me to visualize a scene
The visual idea is brilliant! Thank you.
Dudeee I have not been in the mood to write but every time I watch your videos, I immediately wanna write !
Brilliant! This is very clever! I'm trying it right now with some RUclips versions.
Loved the way you said Audio Jungle.
Love this ❤I will definitely be checking out your playlists when I get to writing ✍️
Its the personality for me😊 i like how bubbly she is, thanks for the tips and tools 😉
Oh wow, and here I've been searching RUclips for hours looking for music to place in the background (and get bugged by ads) when there was a website that I could literally track down the right music in categories, and pair it with ambience! Life changing, thank you!!
Also, I've been a dedicated Microsoft Word user, but I just downloaded scrivener. Hopefully this will be a great asset!!
I love this. When you mentioned feeling like you're in the movie I instantly thought of Keira Knightley's Pride and Prejudice and then you made a Pinterest board on that same movie. IDK. I just find it peculiar and quite cool. :)
Ah this video is the besssssst!!!
Thank you so much Jenna! I'm so glad you liked it! 😊
okay. initially i thought your ideas were dumb - "how can some measly Pinterest boards spark interest?"
but i was very wrong. and you were right. they do help. and i appreciate how you focused on all the non-writing elements which are required to get in the mood for writing. so i owe you a great thanks! :)
Thanks Abbie, this helps a lot specially those music pages!
I've lost motivation for everything lately. Maybe it's the distractions, but I really need motivation
Same here
This video is amazing, honest to God. I've not learned so much from a single video in a real long time. I really REALLY love how you just went straight to the point, and recommended a bunch of super practical, concrete things to help with the given problem, I mean bless you, I have not seen that attitude in just about a hundred years! And oh boy is it amazing, I will use all of the things you recommended, you're a saviour!!!
i listened to the soundtracks, while making a pinterest board - totally got me into the mood
Great idea!!
Wow! This helped me so much! You can't imagine, Abbie! Thank you very much! So inspiring as always (I am relatively new here, but I already admire you for your energy, sympathy and care for us). Greetings from Brazil.
Thank you for these amazing ideas. I always wanted to be a writer but procrastinated until I retired two years ago. With a few basic courses in writing, I'm finally out of the starting blocks. One of my main hurdles to cross,each time I dip my quill pen into the ink pot,( Ok, I'm old school, so what?) is to begin creating a mood that is conducive to writing. This video has inspired me immensely. It is the mood that reflects in the writing I think, Hmm! 🙏