How to Write a Book: 13 Steps From a Bestselling Author
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- Опубликовано: 11 июн 2024
- Have you ever had a book idea so captivating you just knew it would finally push you across the finish line?
But, like most, you soon ran out of steam and had no idea where to go next?
Writers fail not because of their writing-but because of a lack of preparation.
In this video I distill my 40+ years of experience into 17 minutes packed with some of my best advice.
You’ll discover:
- How to avoid feeling overwhelmed
- How to know your book idea is big enough
- How to finally start meeting your own deadlines
- Four types of compelling openers-and how to choose the best for you
- How conflict keeps readers turning pages (yes, even in nonfiction)
- The #1 reason agents and publishers reject manuscripts
- How research keeps your book credible
- And much more
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“You Can edit a Bad page But you cant edit a Blank page”
No shit there’s nothing to edit. You can’t fuck a girl that doesn’t exist
@@someman6395 Hahaha...hilarius
First,
awesome advice,
Second, your name almost made my heart skip a beat
r/woooosh?
JustSome Lad Unless..
I love how he talks like he actually cares about you writing your book. I feel like I don't want to disappoint him 😂😅 I will write my book for you Sir
Kaala D 🤣🤣🤣
Samee!😂😂
😄😍
😂😂😂I cant
Lol...
I've been developing a book idea for YEARS, and I'm finally ready to start. I have no formal training, so RUclips is my writing mentor. I appreciate your humility, and your generosity in sharing tips like these for apprentices like myself. Thank you Jerry!
Which best book for development writer
Also I have the same questions, but I am concern about intelectually propierty
Nice!
I hope I can be written I always struggling like you
How're things going with your writing?
"If it's boring to you, your reader is asleep."
Really!!???
To whoever needs it: stop watching videos about writing and write, you've got this
Thanks.
You don't know my life!!
haha. shut up. you don't know me!
People really responding like “you dont know me” or “you dont know my life” like??? They said “To whoever needs it:” so just scroll past if you dont need it, stop acting like a goddamn 9 year old.
I’ll try
I am 74 years old and have never written a book. I am debating between writing a screen play or book. It is a compelling story about a friend of mine who was disabled and ended up being one of the most talented musician, singer and song writer I have ever known. I just hope I can due him justice so other people can know his story. You have filled in many pieces for me so that Ii think I can at least start. Thank you.
Your friend's story already captured my heart from how you described him i am sure you will write a great book or screenplay! I wish you the best, you got this!
I've dreamt of being an author since I was 7 years old and I've never felt I was good enough. I'm 25 now and I've finally decided to take the plunge and start writing again. All of these tips are things I definitely needed to hear, so thank you very much!
you can easily write a book through Albat Diaz who is a professional book writter from promotional department in ghostwriter venture who can even help you publish them just contact him...
Same
Same here. Im your age and finally decided im in a time where I trust myself more. How’s the writing going btw?
@@JuankiHilsaca Prolly failed.
I to be author but just make manga it's my good achievement but finally I just to be author for myself never to be famous and best seller
1. Establish your writing space.
2. Assemble your writing tools.
3. Break the project into small pieces.
4. Settle on your big idea.
5. Construct your outline.
6. Set a firm writing schedule. (Firm Deadline)
7. Conduct your research.
8. Write a compelling, reader-first, opener.
9. Fill your story with conflict and tension.
10. Turn off your internal editor. (While writing)
11. Don't quit during the Marathon of the Middle.
12. Write a resounding ending.
13. Become a ferocious (aggressive) self-editor.
Edit: I highly recommend watching the video too for a better explanation, this is just an overview of the content.
Thank you for this.
Nanri thala
Thanks a lot !!!!
Thanks because I'm looking for a how to on self publishing
Thank you :)
He's like the Bob ross of writing
Ian Whittal yes I’m waiting for him to say, “pretty little fluffy clouds...” I love this guy! ❤️❤️❤️
Happy little words right over there... Yeah isn't that fantastic.
Lets put some big words in too. Yeah that's it. Look at that.
👍👍💓💓💓
I with you. Totally agree
Hit the nail on the end.
I am a ten year old. I love reading and writing books. This is my time to shine. I have this competition to write a book and I will be competing against people from 17 other countries. You have helped me complete my book, The awesome adventure of Mom-o-tron. Now all that’s left is winning. Thank you Mr.Jenkins ❤ Anvi
You appear to be in your 40s, if that photo is of you.
Did you win? Whatever what place you got, congratulations.🎉
Sick man, rock that competition!!
Wow congrats🎉🎉🎉
“The marathon of the middle” this has been my biggest challenge. As a young boy I always came up with story ideas that pushed me to write a book which I really did, but I always lost the passion on the ways. For many times I failed to complete my books but rather came up with new story but still the same issue arose.
It's actually same with me. Finally I never make good work and just bad writter
Does it mean having marathon of the middle means having passion to write the story throughout throughout without giving up? Help please
stay strong my manuscript has been accepted for publication and it will be published!!!! but its a daunting task ...stay strong and make time
I do this exact thing, and I think it comes from a lack of experience with endings. I've been writing a lot of short stories where I limit myself to 5ish pages max and its helped me immensely in being able to shift from the setup and progress phase into the climax/payoff phase. It might be worth a shot?
1. Establish your writing space.
2. Assemble your writing tools.
3. Break the project into small pieces.
4. Settle on your big idea.
5. Construct your outline.
6. Set a firm writing schedule. (Firm Deadline).
7. Conduct your research.
8. Write a compelling, reader-first, opener.
9. Fill your story with conflict and tension.
10. Turn off your internal editor. (While writing).
11. Don't quit during the Marathon of the Middle.
12. Write a resounding ending.
13. Become a ferocious (aggressive) self-editor.
Thanks alot
this kind of works, but he has some great advice to the deeper meaning behind all of these
You rock ✨
Use full. Thanks very much. Like it
I don't think you need to write your amazing first line first at all. I think you could write your whole book and find or write your first line as the very last thing you do.
Writing doesnt have to be linear. You don't have to write it in the order its gonna be read.
His voice is so soothing. It’s like he’s really calm about it all because he trusts you.
Hana Guérin this is why we wont disappoint him
IKR!?!😅I'm listening to him, and I'm like, "Aaaahhh😄💓🏞🌳💆🏾♂️"!
Does someone not trust you!? I'm not picking up what you are suggesting.
Very soothing
Thank You
I’ve been writing the same book since I was 13. I’m 20 now and the book has transformed over and over and I know I’ll never publish it but it’s nice to write something for myself and have my own world to escape to
You should definitely publish it
I'm not a writer - at least, not for books. But I am making my first indie game. I don't know why or how I stumbled on this video, but I'm glad I did. This is how my game will be brought to life. Thank you for the advice, sir! PS: Loved the quote "Quality is the point."
from one baby dev to another, best of luck!
How do I start with game development? I feel like I have so many stories to tell but I have no idea what and how to do things. Any videos I should watch?🙏
I wrote 119 books in the last 40 years:
no one :
My brain :
That's three books a year!
Wiki actually says 220 books in 40 years, which is 5.5 books per year. Now what level of quality is going to be put into that quantity?!
@@pulmonarypro9250 i wish that was me! Thanks for the link though
Sally Rose whoops! apologies 😬
@@daledearing4399 no problem! Are you currently writing a book?
Sally Rose yes ☺️
... Can we just take a moment to acknowledge his AMAZING keyboard?!
Yeah, what kind of keyboard is that?
@@joseph4185 looks like a USB typewriter
1990 Enigma it’s called the qwerkywriter keyboard.
www.qwerkywriter.com/collections/frontpage/products/qwerkywriter-s-typewriter-inspired-mechanical-keyboard
AMEN!!! I LOVE it. It's almost old world and I LOVE it. It's the sound of the keys that put me in the zone and a keyboard like that would be hypnotic!
Yes!!!
You wanna know how stunning of a writer he is , just think how he walked you through the whole video without getting bored for a second .. Love it , and I'm following for more ♥️
ok but what toothpaste do you use?
The kind wealthy people use. It's called veneers.
"I dont promise you a best seller." Thumb's up for your genuineness sire.
This is like having a masterclass on youtube for free
Rae you are right
"You don't just survive, you thrive" facts! 💯🔥
I really appreciate this as it's probably saved me lots of time. I realize that I simply don't have the internal drive to do any of this stuff. My writing dreams are just pipe dreams, I think I'll keep them that way. But I'll keep reading, and supporting writers who actually produce fine work!
15:55 If you have several ideas, pick the one that is the most emotional because readers remember what moves them. Excellent advice.
yo that one was 👌
Yes!!! How many great stories /films have really poor endings when they promised so much!!! Be honest and give them the reward you promised them throughout
Agreed
Literally read your comment while he was saying it. I'll take that as the universe making a point.!
Thank you! This is what I came for.
"A writer can write ANYWHERE!" That actually helped me. 👨🏾💻✍🏾
Right
Idk why but it reminds me of ratatuil cartoon line anyones can cook and for some reason it puts smile on my face 😅
I don't consider myself a pro author but I do have passion for writing and just creating a story, good luck to anyone who thrives to write 💜
Black excellence you love to see it
444 likes this is a good sign for me
I use wherever i can and then just put the pieces together
Jerry, as someone that has just began the journey as a writer, I think this is the most solid, well thought out and useful advice on You Tube.
Just love how you deliver so complicated tasks in so simple way! Thank you!
"I wouldn't show this first draft to my worst enemy" 😂 mood every time
The Smoke Watcher I have certainly learned to hold back but I used to scribble off a few sentences and want everyone to read it!
@CHIGGS 58TH It took me 3 drafts too.
@CHIGGS 58TH Right... I tell people all the time writing a novel isn't a simple task at all.
@CHIGGS 58TH I agree 100% they say, write like it's your last novel.
Eres santera?
Thank you so much for this... at nearly 48.... after raising 7 kids and putting off the urge to write since I was 14.... I AM DOING THIS.... and Jerry, this helped me more than you know. ♡ To any young people reading this.... DON'T WAIT UNTIL YOU'RE 48. Go for it ♡
Housewife In The Woods ❤️❤️❤️
I'm 14 and I wanna write a novel so bad ! I have 2 bookcases filled with books in my room 😭
@@agouti5321 then do it. Write that book
49 here and have been pushing down my desire to write. Maybe this will be the year.
🔜
I suggest one way to know if your idea is "big enough" is if you find that it seems to have A LIFE ALL ITS OWN, and constantly suggests and connects more and more ideas, associations, and emotions. This way you KNOW that your project is a LIVING thing that will thrive in your mind-space. It also insures that you have no shortage of ideas (aka things to writer about!) and your task, then, is reduced to an editorial one, rather than searches for inspiration and, well, just simply "things to write about" in your project. It is a double-edged sword, as the editorial challenge---finding what is vital and should be included vs.what is better left out----IS the heart of the whole deal. (Having a lot of notes/thoughts jotted down ahead of time means you won't be caught-up bereft of possibilities and stimulus. This helps get into that divine state known as FLOW!
I might also suggest turning to simple tablet and pen---or pencil, better yet--- which, for some, can help get into the kind of meditative state in which ideas often find themselves being conceived: The hand-movements across the page in hand-writing can find parallels with drawing and painting, and may help some people slow down into that often sought-for creative mind-space.
All of these years, I've found it hard to write the things that came up down, but you really helped me more than you will ever realize, thank you so much. I love your advice, and you're truly very admirable.
I have a favorite bit of advice given to me by my grandmother, “Don’t write it right, just write it down.” Easier said than done at times! Thanks for the list of tips!
Thanks to your grandmother - this video and her words are exactly what I needed to see right now!
Or dont get it right, get it written.
Awesome quote x
I wrote 2 stories on Wattpad. "The Remaining Few" and "Tomorrow's Edge". Both look good on paper and my friend is the only one reading it. Sometimes I think he's just biased when he's reading and doesn't see the flaws. So I can't really know if my writing is as good as I think it is. Mind giving them a read? Name of the writer: RAZORTALES/RazorTales
ruclips.net/video/JCrqGOH39DY/видео.html
Write drunk, edit sober - Hemingway
That’s a whole mood
He didn't say this
It helps
Or hi 😂🍁💨👍🏽
Honestly so true
I didn't have to read any of his books to know that he is a real deal of a writer. Every word in this video is very beautifully put together. Very smooth yet very impactful in every point he is trying to make. Thank you.
I'm sorry excited for my 24 hour challenge! I've listened to this video 3 times, once a day at work for the last 3 days. And this coming weekend is my time. I have 2 kids, 1 on the way, 2 jobs, hubby has 2 jobs, we're swamped and exhausted. But I know exactly what I'm gonna write! So excited
"Speed is not the point. Quality is the point."
Stephen King didnt get that memo.
@@MrHtowntrucker for sure 😏
Writer k teh?
@@dnasawn8783 frustrated writer 😂
@@mariaallaine same
You do know what you are talking about with keeping the audience's attention, because I never thought I would watch the entire 17 minutes of this video, but I was at the end before I knew it and I wanted more. Thanks so much for your videos.
Watching the entire video, leaning forward to catch his soft speaking voice... =)
Me too
@@taitjones6310 thats what he just said.
I just realised how true that statement was
So did I
I’m a writer transitioning from a screenwriter to a novelist and beginning my first novel. These are great tips. Thanks Jerry.
I am also beginning to start a novel
You really hit the nail on the head. I never finish writing my book cos I never put a deadline on it. I never also schedule my writing....I only write when i feel bored and thats bad. Thanks alot sir. You talk like you care and want to guide us into. Glad i found this video. Will follow each step. This was really helpful...Thank you very much. You have helped me alot.😪❤
Criminally underrated. The rest of the young writing world needs to hear these nuggets of wisdom!
Yeah, needs to hear, so he should speek up, I agree, my speakers are on 90%
Right, like so many videos with loud background music one has to strain to hear the speaker clearly. The videos should not have music distracting from the content if the subject is worthy on its own merit.
Why? Do you want more competition?
Hello I'm a kid I am writlg a book and I want it to be published
well if they're writers that is.
I'm 16. I've been developing a story from the age of twelve through roleplaying, bits of writing and art. I know the characters like the back of my hand. I have grown with them through their and my own development during life. Going to try writing a book soon about it. You've really inspired me, thank you.
Im also young and get so many story ideas that i want to put on paper, but i dont know how to. I always worry it wont be good and seem weird, could you give me some tips on how to fix that it seems like you have a lot of experience .
@@starry_venus first off, try to just push yourself to write! The first step is the hardest but it makes the rest easier. Don't worry about the quality of it just yet, just start getting yourself into writing. The more you write, the more you improve and enjoy it.
If you have a single story or characters you already have quite planned out, I'd say building off them further. I feel very emotionally bonded to the characters I've made as well as the world I've created. It helps me motivate myself into writing, because I want to express the beautiful things on my mind.
@@starry_venus I'm sure you have wonderful ideas, and the more you work on them the more it'll improve. Not all ideas begin as something fantastic, it takes time and effort. Don't expect so much from yourself in the beginning. My story began as such a simple and cliche thing ahaha. Enjoy the process. It's fun~
@@starry_venus if you do want proper tips of how to write, you can look up videos for that sort of thing. But don't get too caught up in it, try to focus on the way you want to write first. Everyone has their own writing style, you'll find what yours is the more you write.
I have been role-playing since I was 11 years old. Started on wolf quest. I'm almost 26 and I am writing my first book and its tough. Stay with jt ^^
I've spent so much time thinking I was hopeless. I can't tell you how relief I feel now as I see all the pages piling up on my desk and the notepads dripping with sentences. It is hard to write a book, especially if you are like me, someone who doesn't have any sort of academic preparation in writing but it's full of ideas. Maybe too many. And that's leaving the language barrier aside. Thank you for sharing this. It's inspiring!
This is just what I needed! I didn’t know I was stuck in the marathon at the middle. Glad to know it happens with all writers!!
The biggest problem I had when I begun writing was wanting to do it "correctly". I wanted to know what outlines, structures, templates, and exactly how each detail should be carefully placed. I spent way too much of my time scavenging the internet for step-by-step guides and not actually writing a single word. Don't do what I did. Just write, eventually you'll begin to feel the flow and the words will piece together in the beautiful art form we call writing. Your first draft is inevitably going to be horrible, so don't waste your time and effort focusing on it. Get out your pen and paper, open up your laptop, do whatever you need to do to get started, and just write. Trust me, it'll all come together in the end.
Thank you for this
True
Learned that you should just write first draft. The second draft should be more detailed and bigger. Eventually you have so much that you wrote it all down and have to piece those parts together into the eventual novel. (tip I got from a Jo Nesbo interview). :)
Oh Chuck! I'm writing my first fanfic and I'm doing this. Now that I know, I'll just write and then edit it later.
I need this. Thank you 😭 this really helps.
"Change the outline, don't change the book."
Me who changed my book for the 14th time: 👁👄👁
It happens to everyone, don't worry and just keep trying!
Alexandra Perez I made a habit of quit writing a story a lot and i finally finished a short story, now it has to be edited and uploaded on Wattpad
Same
omg. same. 😩
LOL
I just finsihed writing my second draft of a science fiction slash fantasy novel three years ago, before I even wrote one word, I searched youtube and found this video, and yes. This exactly the video that led me to start among good you-tubers who provide me with great advices.
Today, exactly this hour and time, I finished my 80k words second draft, after I wrote the first one with 95k words.
Before this video there’s a good advice which I found helpful for me and others: the first draft is meant to be finished not published or perfect.
only after you finish the first draft, you will have the well and strong mental muscle to say, every time you struggle with compensation, is:
“I already did this, I can continue writing until I finish this one. “
It will keep you writing.
This is so interesting and useful! Thank you :)
I especially liked the last point you made because it's the thing I struggle with most.
You said, "you have to polish that thing until it sings".
It makes so much sense. Whenever I write a poem, every word counts. I want it to flow, like music. But when writing a long book, I tend to "cut corners" and focus more on whole paragraphs instead of sentences, let alone each word. But each word matters. Each sentence can make a difference like you explained with a few examples.
Hey, if you have fiverr, you can hire me and i can write a 1k, 2k, or 3k word e-book / story for you completely done by me for a cheap price, get back to me if interested! thank you.
I love the thing on his bookshelf that says
Let's eat Grandpa.
Let's eat, Grandpa.
Commas save lives.
15:20
How in the world did you noticed that....you're very observant!
Thanks for catching that! Hilarious!
It's so true!
😩🤣
Bozo my 6 grade teacher had a ton of stuff like that
"Speed is not the point. Quality is the point,". This quotes slap me in the face really hard. Thank you Sir!
Slap me too 😀
@Timothy A Schuler ??
@Timothy A Schuler ?
Me too
@Timothy A Schuler ?
This is the first bit of information I came across in trying to determine how I write my first book and I am so enamored by the content and the supportive tone of Mr Jenkins that I feel more energized to accomplish this self imposed task.
You know…. Originally, I looked at this 17 minute video and thought “dang it… I don’t want to spend the time on this..”
Glad I did. I was one of the few here who watched “quick tips”videos only to feel a surface level type of learning. This was the most inspirational, best advice 17 minute lesson I have come across. Thank you for keeping it real and nurturing my writing for the distance.
Sir, you deserve the greatest cookie this planet has to offer.
Writer's block during the above? Write something, anything. 'The cat sat on the mat' becomes 'The cat, weary from a long morning of being a cat, sat on the mat'. That morphs to 'The cat, weary from a long morning of being a cat, decided to add some variety to its daily life by not sitting on the mat'. And you're up and running..
'Deeto opened the door and walked in...' can easily become a dramatic paragraph, and it doesn't even matter that you don't have a character called Deeto (you do now..).
Terence Jay great advice
Terence Jay anything but not fucking the cat! Got it!
And then he took a shit.
@Madison Daily taking time off for stress can certainly help in certain cases, but often the point of writing everyday isn't actually to add words to your book consistantly, the stuff you force is obviously forced, and will end up in the trash. The point is to write everyday so that you are in the mindset of writing everyday, and you'll end up wanting to write more days than not. Its a cumulative effort rather than a truly consistant one.
'The cat sat on the mat' is not a story. 'The cat sat on the dog's mat' is a story.
Writing has so many benefits for the brain. It’s not about becoming a best selling author...unless of course it is 😂
Yesss,the creativity it’s beyond. Like can my brain really do that.
@Arrowshard good method but don’t edit too much while I’m the midst of writing, definitely counter productive. Best to let all your ideas flow and then cut it down later on.
absolutely.
Usually it's a hit or miss too lol. Like the "To kill a mockingbird" author didn't expect much from the book but it ended up being one of the most popular that they force kids to read in school 🤣
I’m working on my first series and I’ve been working on it in one way or another for over a decade. Your part about being successful if it’s something that sticks with you honestly made me emotional. Thank you
What’s your email address?
I’m currently starting my fiction- writing journey and your videos have been super helpful! You’re very easy to listen to and your tips are full of
no-nonsense common sense. Thank you 🙏.
12 year old girl, hoping to start a new hobby and express myself through writing stories..
Thank you for the tips!
I am 67 and I started writing when I was 13. Just keep writing you're going to get published someday soon😉
Lol same here 😂
Good luck 👍🏽
Cyber Potato Starting at a very good time. I’m 31 and I started my first book just a week ago. When you are 31, you’d have written 31 books
Me too
Same age
But not as a hobby
Hoping to be an all time writer
Inspired by books and so I thought to inspire someone else too
How ironic that I just discovered this video the day after I finished writing my first novel! I feel even more confident about it after watching this wonderful video by such a talented, thoughtful and ambitious soul. It took me over 14 years of procrastination, frustration, and typing to achieve this goal. My message to everyone on here working on their book: please don't give up. Be patient with your writing, and even more importantly, be kind to yourself. Keep at it. You'll get there.
Your book sounds interesting! What have you decided to call it?
@@fredrikahaggblom5877 Hello! And thank you for your support of my little novel in progress.The working title is "Master of Puppets" inspired by the Metallica album of the same name. It will be in a similar style to my first collection of poetry and prose "The Muse of Love and Pain". I'm shooting to finish revisions and hand it over to my editor by December. Wish me luck, my friend!
@@ozymandias6817 Will do! Thank you for your support, my friend.
14 years?? Damn thnks for the demotivation 😂
I'm writing a science fantasy trilogy and when people ask when it will be done I always reply "sometime in the next century" lol
Well, what a wonderful example of a real teacher offering back to people of their own experiences. Heart-felt and completely appreciated..
I'm at the marathon of the middle, I love this guy I finally have a name for what I'm going through
Meanwhile, some youtubers:
"I WrOtE a NoVeL iN a MoNtH"
Thank you very much for posting actually great advices unlike others
I still didn't finish my novel in almost 10 years. Took a 2 year break...
10yrs+ to write a book is such a long time wtf.
The dude on the video wrote 190+ books in 40 years meaning it takes him on average around 2 months to write 1 book.
@@smartquotes6838 so? no need to be rude, maybe the guy that took 10+ years is just writing for fun, while the guy on the vid makes a living out of writing
Nuno Correia writing is different for everyone...'Speed is not the point' as said in the video, 'Quality is the point'. write until you're happy with the finished product. Writing is fun. If you force yourself to be quick, you'll most likely not be happy with what you got AND you'll burn yourself out AND hate writing. Doesn't matter how long you took to write the book, as long as you're happy with it, the time taken to write doesn't matter
It all depends on what you're writing and what type of writer you are. Jack Kerouac wrote his famous "On the Road" book in three weeks.
I knew this dude was serious when I saw the typewriter keyboard, what a dude
This is the first video I watched on how to write a book. If I ever become an author, I would surely get in touch with this writer
I'm pretty happy I had the right idea when I started writing. I made it a mantra to think of the readers first because my time as a reader has been wasted plenty of times. So it's nice to have a seasoned professional affirm that the reader does truly come first when writing the story.
I can't take that much wisdom in a single video
jajajaj I know.
Yeah, should be 13 intensive tips. I got so much out of this, it's crazy that it was free!
therealnightwriter damn you really are a night writer huh 💀
I'm at 5:45 and my brain nees a breather!
15:17
*Let's eat Grandpa.*
*Let's eat, Grandpa.*
*Commas save lives.*
Yeah. Really
@@dua6521 lol
but the first line got my attention.
Let’s eat grandpa and I’ll eat the head
😂😂😂
I appreciate your advice, not just because I'd love to bring my imagined story to life, but because I struggle with prioritizing & organizing my day to day life. This video helped me a little bit with how to differentiate the most important tasks for my day & how to write a list that's easy for me to follow.
Thank you for your wisdom. ❤
First lines
-surprising
-dramatic statement
-philosopical
-poetic
I’m a 47 year old postman from Ireland who absolutely loved writing when younger .
I’ve always wanted to write a book , just so I can say I did it.
Tried , failed , every single time .
I have watched countless videos , read an array of books promising me it knew how to do it.
I just opened a beer and happened to see this video on my feed.
In all these years this is the only advice that makes any sense to me .
Thank you so much.
I am now on a quest to consume everything you have inadvertently laid out for me .
Thank you mr Jenkins - and I mean that
Edit - I don’t want this video to end
I can recommend NaNoWriMo to you. it won't make you write a great book normally, but it will make you actually WRITE a book and it will make you want to write a better book once your finished.
Wow , that's so cool!
even I have started writing a book :) , I am 15...
@@kushagragarg5982 how’s the book
Same here. I love this man and I've never met him. From an author to another author it's beautiful to gain more knowledge and find those with great wisdom and experience. You're going to write an incredible book! Get started my friend ❤
@@kushagragarg5982 same I am 9
I love this. "If you need an editor, is it really your work?"
Never found another author who feels the same way.
Ellie same
Yes! There are so many authors on RUclips that talk about the importance of hiring a really good "editor" and then describe how the editor completely rewrote the story as if that's normal. They might as well just hire a ghostwriter and be honest about it. 😂
Jerry, you are an inspiration. I appreciate your calm demeanor as it creates a memorable delivery. Thank you!
I'm living in China and have been for the last 4.5 years. I have a burning desire to write a book about my the dearest experiences I have had in my life here and I've been scanning writing and publishing tips online now and I've never left a comment on anyone's video before. I want to thank you for sharing your wisdom in this video. I have just subscribed to your channel and hope to learn more from you. You have a solid, calm way of presenting what you have actually lived and achieved a high degree of success with in your life. I recognize and appreciate that feeling of altruism you have had in sharing your knowledge with others. You have my sincere respect and gratitude. Thank you
I'm in china too
Thanks for the calm, non-dominating advice.
Lmao
@@t3rrellgovender392 hehehehehheehhehehehehe
@Corvus Morve I suppose you are book writers yourselves?
I am not writing a best selling novel. I just want to improve my writing skills.
Best solution read and only see it the way you can comprehend it, you imagination is what makes your writing skills unique.
Gemini Media I concur!
mannie's Art And Fitness Channel you’re right.
Thank you for this video. I don’t know if this will to push me to finish my writing in the end, but hearing you speak is really motivating. Thank you so much for this.
you can easily write a book through Albat Diaz who is a professional book writter from promotional department in ghostwriter venture who can even help you publish them just contact him...
Thank you very much for the incredible insights you have shared with us Jerry - you have no idea how much I value it! I've written about 80 pages of my book so far and have a whole bunch of things to go back and attend to along the way. Appreciate you and your generous spirit and wisdom, so thanks again.
I don’t usually comment and I’ve watched a lot of tutorials and videos (I guess we all have) but something about him is so paternal, you want to keep listening. The points he raised are all so valid and he explained fiction and non-fiction in the simplest language.
His voice is so comforting.
Anya, I agree 100%. Some tutorials tend towards verbosity, or include distracting bells & whistles. Other presenters are chirpy or droll. His voice was kind, encouraging, and he made each point clear, crisp, and short. Best of luck!
MAN, HE'S A WRITER WITH AN ENTIRE WORLD INSIDE HIM, HE'S THE BEST , I LOVED SO MUCH THIS VIDEO ,WUAU
@@SwedeProof YES YOU'RE RIGHT, HE'S SO COMFORTABLE AND PATIENT, I LIKE TO REPEAT THE SOME MINUTES BECAUSE, HIS WORD ARE SO KNOWLEDGEABLE!!
I'm 17 and wrote my first YA novel when I was 15. I'm working on seven more novels and hope to make it successful one day. Writing means the world to me...
one of the most effective tips I personally use are:
1. ensuring that the leading character or protagonist has a character sketch and a proper outline before I decide to add him/her in my book.
2. Every character should have a unique personality trait and should not be Bland
3. NEVER exclude the emotional aspect of your characters! always ensure you express your characters feelings and thoughts throughout the book.
4. Make effective use of figurative language (etc metaphors, smilies, personification) it really helps.
5. reconstruct your sentences when editing your book, you can always come up with attractive and creative ways to rephrase sentences.
6. Avoid cliche dialogue at all cost... If you're aiming at a romance theme it's easy to get carried away with typical and overused dialogue. Try to change that and create dynamic and original phrases that is heartfelt.
7. incorporate realistic emotions in your character. To do that, try analyzing your surroundings and the people around you to get a better picture.
8. Don't rush the writing process. As tedious as it seems, writing a book isn't too hard, however it's a carefully crafted art that shouldn't be rushed. make sure every single page has quality and depth in it. So write slowly even if it takes over a year.
9. Take short breaks because it's important to clear your mind and come up with fresh ideas
10. learn synonyms
11. enjoy the process 😊
I don't believe you are 17 at the time you wrote this message
@@Merakireads what novels did you write? would be interested to read them!
@@yisahkelvin1532 why though
@@billymotric2124 well, they're centered around conceptual plots that aim at sending a positive/comforting message.
So far I've completed 2 novels.
They're in the process of being published.
@@Merakireads You are too young.
This is one of my best YT Video I've watched so far 2023-2024.
Grateful to get to know you..
Thank you for sharing this with us & Best of luck for your next project 🌹
I have decided it's time to attempt to write a novel about my life . I was a heroin addict for 12 years bringing up my son, today I have been clean 18 years but I feel now is the time to inspire other addicts to getting the strength they might need to get clean. Wish me luck :) Thanks for the video.
"Cut to add power," "Readers remember what moves them, "if it seems boring to you, your reader is asleep." Thank you for this helpful list spoken succinctly and effectively.
"How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time." - Jerry B. Jenkins
Eww..
@emille mcmillan lmao
XD
Unless he made that up over 100 years ago, I'm going to say he didn't make it up.
@@jamessurber853 lol
this actually makes/gives more clarity than the others I've seen
Seriously, I'm inspired.
Thanks for the tips Prof..
I love how he lay down all of this in a non-condescending manner.
1) Establish your Writing Space 0:29
2) Assemble your Writing Tools 1:31
3) Break the Project into Small Pieces 2:12
4) Settle on your Big Idea 2:41
5) Construct your Outline 3:30
6) Set a firm Writing Schedule (Firm Deadline) 6:04
7) Conduct your Research 7:51
8) Write a compelling, Reader-first, Opener 9:00
9) Fill your story with Conflict and Tension 11:10
10) Turn off your Internal Editor (While Writing) 12:46
11) Don't quit during the Marathon of the Middle 13:52
12) Write a Resounding Ending 15:06
12) Become a Ferocious Self-Editor 16:09
Not all heroes wear capes
Thank you so much for the time stamps! My ADHD is thriving now 🙏🏻
You're awesome .
Good lookout thanks.
Thank you!
Showing his strength
in helping others'.
- My kinda guy🙏
I have never fallen in love with a video about writing like this one.
He makes it look easy and very achievable. I am looking forward to consuming all your content
Thank you jerry
“How bad do you want this?” Important reminder. Thank you.
That's a really great question.
Yeah, fundamental point
This man has this aura coming even through the screen. I dont know how he manages to,but the calm voice he speaks,makes your ears want to listen anyway.The atmosphere is quite calm and quiet,the perfect atmosphere for writing a book and he knows it,cause he has a very long experience on it. The steps are so thought-well and helpful. This whole video sends you to a whole other dimension. It honestly hypnotized me and my ears caught every word. Never been this focused in something in my life. And i have a story,which is fictional,and i feel so happy for it and i have this idea with me everywhere i go. My mind creates new opportunities for the characters in the book when it sees places.Its like,the more i get inspired,the more i want to see.I will succeed on this work and i know it. Not just to make it to the best-seller’s,but because thats my passion, *writing* ....
How’s the writing going?
Honestly,couldn’t go any better! I have about a year thinking of the story but at the last six months i have worked on it more.Still preparing the outline but at times when i have nothing to do and i get inspierd,i keep notes.I really appreciate the fact you asked! 😄
@@xx_eclipse_xx3773 I am now asking it too. How are you advancing?
@@lampyrisnoctiluca9904 Its going really really good! I still havent written like book pages BUT i am trying to build the world and my characters onto advancing more and more,and i have written a few scripts too! Thanks for asking! 😋
@@xx_eclipse_xx3773 Don't go into to much detail. Write instead. 🤗
This is great, Jerry. You have such a reassuring way about you, and I can tell that you really care about helping people get their books out of their heads and into text 👍
Solid gold Jerry! Really great content. One thing I highly disagree with is that you tell people to be their own editor. That's terrible advice. You can edit your novel all you want, but you must get as many eyes on your book as you can before you release. My method is: I read it, then edit, then read it again and edit, then send to beta readers, they find things I missed. Then I make fixes and send to my editor. She returns it to me and I do rewrites, then she line edits all the grammar and punctuation. Then I send to a paid proofreader. She finds errors my editor missed. Then I send to my narrator, and he finds errors my proofreader missed. Once he's done, I make all the fixes he found, then upload the finalized novel. Even after all that, some readers will find something everyone missed. Even major releases with have a typo every once in a while.
So many of these “How to write a book” videos, but this the first one I watched to the end. Excellently explained and understood. Subscribed 👍
I second this. This video is really great compared to most others that contain so much fluff.
this is my first video on writing a book and nailed it! this is just golden
I couldn't agree more!!
That's cause of that marathon in the middle
I love how he isn’t like other people who will explain beginning, middle, and end. He tells you different things like Reader First.
the informations were so organized and the declarations were absolutely perfect ! this video is so helpful thank you so much !
So happy this video and this channel came up on my feed. EXACTLY what I've been looking for.
Fun fact: I stardet writing a short story about 2 weeks ago it became so long that I am going to try making it into a book. Wish me luck. I am a 15 year old boy trying to write a book about ww1. (I hope I once will write books about multiple time and events in histor told out of many diffrent views)
Edit:
Thanks for all your kind support!
My book is currently on a hold because I need to focus on school now because of final exams (my school decided that every student has to make the finals of a lower education too so I have two years of final exams)
For I what I wanted to write originally and what the my "experiment" (to see what I can do) book is about. It is about ww1 but to write as I would want my books about history to be I need much more knowledge and experience in history.
So I had an idea
I will start with other forms of drama but really realistic stuff I am someone who enjoys it when things are extremely realistic.
So I am going to try to write books that follow stories of people that have problems that effect many people today (f. E. Depression, PTSD, anxiety,....) and the books should also work as guides for those people our people that want to help those people
Good luck!
@@cjsonic82300 thanks
I am 14 and I want to write a book too:) I hope you will be successful with your writing
@@marwaalahoui6971 Thank you. I hope you will be successful too. :)
Don't give up dude. I gave up when i was your age and feel the last 13 years of my life were wasted in doing so. You can do it - get it written, we want to read it.
This is one of the best videos I have ever seen on RUclips. Thank you sir
Fabulous video, Jerry. You have liberated me! I've written three novels and have experienced all the challenges you've highlighted. With your advice, I will be approaching my fourth book in a far more structured way. Thanks.
Some great stuff here, getting me over the hump and plunging right back in. Thank you, good sir.
It's harder when you're trying to write a trilogy and you're 13 years old and have to deal with school and studying and many other struggles but still want to write the books and finish them while you're still young and your imagination and ideas extra fresh. Goddamnit, it has taken me three whole days only to write 2000 words
Imagine how it is when you're working and have a family.
How bad do you want it? Keep going. Tiny steps and tiny wins
Let's do this guys...
Thank you all so much 😊
I'm trying to spend all the time I can writing and I really really really hope I'll actually be able to finish my books one day!
My daughters 9 and she's Writing a Novel!