I keep starting my story over and over again, like 50 times already. All these how to write a novel videos on youtube are helping me. I love all of them.
I am struggling to articulate exactly how clear and helpful your videos are! At times, I feel like I am adrift in a stormy dark sea, all these ideas and information crashing into me and I’m teetering on the brink of drowning. THEN I watch one of your videos and suddenly these ideas are very straightforward and easily done, in steps that don’t feel overwhelming! You are a lighthouse, and I just cannot thank you enough! Thank you for your time, and putting up these videos!!! The four questions at the end of the video feel like you’ve just thrown me a life raft! I love that the essential world building should connect with the choices of the MC and all of it ripples back to the emotional core! Fabulous!! Thank you for using your own work as an example, to better paint a clear picture!
Oh wow, this comment just totally made my day, Jojo! Thank you so much for watching! And I am SO happy those questions helped you out. They definitely saved me from wasting another year on another draft that I'd ultimately need to rewrite. From what I know about your book, it's exactly the type of concept I would totally run away with and start adding every idea that excites me. But yeah - so long as you relate everything back to Claudia's emotional journey, which is STRONG, you'll be all good! :)
I have literal notebooks full of ideas and trying to mash them together. The way I moved away from that was taking time from it to work on something else I could finish. Then coming back to the mashed up ideas with fresh eyes it was easier to see what would and wouldn't work. If I can't explain the history of the thing to myself then I won't use it. That's at least what works for me. It's led to a lot of cut ideas but they're leaner and better for it. Also, if there's someone I trust I'll ask them to help me workshop it. If it's incredibly confusing, it gets a hard re-work and ideas get moved away. A partner is an invaluable tool honestly.
Dude, you've got this figure out. Seriously - it took me a long time to learn that lesson! "If I can't explain the history of the thing to myself then I won't use it." LOVE this. And omg yes to the critique partners. I would not be published if it wasn't for my CPs, full stop. You really do need someone to tell you when something's not working (and when it is!).
@@MichelleSchustermanAuthor It took a long time for me too, I always felt bad over it because initially it makes you feel like a bad writer--that was the other thing I had to learn lol, just because you have to shelve an idea doesn't mean it's a bad idea. Finding a cp is critical too, just so you don't waste time plus you learn from each other too! Everyone has different skills and bouncing ideas back and forth is always great to be able to do. That's invaluable as well.
Yep, been there. First "book" I ever wrote (but never got beyond 60 pages or planned an ending) was essentially fanfic of my favourite shows with an original MC thrown in. It was MacGyver meets LotR, with PotC, the 90s Whitefang TV show, Saddle Club-esque riding school and a Star Wars Jedi style set of powers with crystals inspired by Disney's Atlantis that kept the characters alive, and, after watching "Static Shock" a kids superhero cartoon I added other super powers that I thought were cool, then added my favourite characters from the M.A.S.H. tv show and crammed in a bunch of scenes I wanted to happen despite none of them being connected or having proper flow. It was a shocker I made it to 60 pgs before I got overwhelmed with the insanity of it all and the complete lack of plot or reason. But, take into account that I wrote everything without new paragraphs or any distinction between dialogue to the point where it looked like one run on sentence for 60 pages and you could get that it may have made it past 100 if formatted properly. So yeah, I get it. But if it wasn't for that story that helped me understand how insanely fun it was to write, I probably never would have gotten into writing. So as cringe worthy as it was, I still love the ideas I had, and think that the MC may make a comeback in a proper story one day after I have things properly figured out (and no fanfic in sight). The plus side of attempting to write and reread that story when I was a kid is that it taught me to choose one thread, or several related strands to make up a story and world rather than just throw everything at it because "it sounds cool". Now (I hope) my stories are more fluid.
Kanashii. Oh my god. I'm seriously about to cry laughing here! That fanfic sounds epic in every possible way. And you make such a great point (honestly I wish I'd touched on it in the video): "But if it wasn't for that story that helped me understand how insanely fun it was to write, I probably never would have gotten into writing." You're so right, and when I look back on it, the most fun I've ever had writing were on those crazy mishmash "unsalable" books. It just feels so freeing to allow yourself to write on a whim and go anywhere you want with the story!
@@MichelleSchustermanAuthor it also sometimes helps you find a good story too. Definitely gets your imagination going, and all you have to do is find the thread you want from it and untangle it from the rest to find your story. But then you know this, you actually published yours❤ Now, too many story ideas is one thing. But what's your idea on too many characters? I am constantly coming up with characters, usually starting with a drawing and coming up with who they are which later evolves into some form of story idea. Sometimes I use them, other times those drawings sit in a folder until I actually have an idea of where they're going. (One set of characters kept living in my head for years, but never had a story beyond scenes I wanted to do. It's only been recently that I realised their story takes place as a different aspect of a series I'm writing. Another take on the world to give readers a better understanding, and makes me excited to have it to write.)
Ah - yup, I can relate to this. I have several characters (some of which have a few different versions of personalities/backstories) in half-finished manuscripts because I just haven't found the right story for them yet. This is going to sound weird, but in a few cases I've even pulled a character apart and turned them into two or more characters. Kat, for example, was actually a boy with a different personality in that steampunk story, but he had the same mother issues. Then he became a character in a time travel story, and THEN he morphed into another character in a fantasy story...lol. This would be a fun video topic too! I'd have to think on it more because right now I have no advice, I'm just thinking "yup, been there" haha
@@MichelleSchustermanAuthor that doesn't sound weird at all! 😁 that original mc in the fanfic insanity I mentioned has become multiple characters in multiple stories that went nowhere and now lives on waiting for her turn to shine. Gonna be a long wait, though, because after all her failed tales she's gotten a bit complex and I'm not 100% on what her story really is, or what she's really like underneath all those layers. It'll be fun, though, the day I find out. That's what I love about writing, all these little revelations and surprises along the way. I think we have the best job ever, not just the ability to create an image or spin a story, but to create worlds and populate them with characters so real you'd swear one day you might be able to meet them. (If only, eh?☺) Anyway, I hope you have a good day, whatever's left of it. And as always, thank you for another great video. ❤
I identify with this video too much. I suffer from too many ideas myself. >.> Thanks for providing all these awesome ideas to help out writers with this
Thanks Michelle, this is helpful as always! If it works for you and your channel, a video dedicated to writing endings would be amazing. I have no problems coming up with ideas and even a lot of the plot, but the endings just never come to me! Tips for brainstorming a satisfying ending, or just how to make sure it’s not predictable? 🤗
OOH. YES. That is a GREAT topic for a video! Thanks, Hannah! I had one project a few years ago where I struggled so much with the ending. I hit the climax in the draft and I was so positive an ending would come to me and it just...didn't. It's so frustrating. But on the other hand, if you have an ending in mind right from the beginning, it can definitely end up feeling predictable. Now you've got me thinking... This is definitely going to be a future video! ;)
@@MichelleSchustermanAuthor yay! I would so love that. I wrote a draft that was about 60k words and I just lost it when I could not end it in a way I liked! Lol. Thank you!
Sigh. I’m writing my first draft (okay, not my first first one, but no there got past 5,000 words). It’s 22,000 words in. I keep trying to think about what is important. This was really helpful. I’m really appreciating this series.
Yes exactly! I have a character in mind but I don’t know whether to make it a romance or a kidnapping thriller or a witchy book. It’s driving me crazy!
Hey there, Awesome video as always~ as for the questions, I think I managed to answer them except for the last one which was more thematic than what you explained, but anyways... is it okay that you could a video about chapter openings (in general) because I struggle where and how to start the chapter and how to go on from there. I did the first two chapters from the multiple POVs but when it came back to the first Protag, I don't know where to place her without making it too awkward... again, hope everything is okay on your end, though. Stay safe and be careful (if that's the right thing to say at this point in time...)
Hi Ayuki! That's a really great question, thank you so much!! I've got another video about POVs scheduled next Monday, and I'm going to work this question in. Switching back and forth between perspectives can feel really awkward. I think 'stay safe' is pretty much always the right thing to say in 2020. :) I hope you're safe and healthy as well!
I certainly have a lot of book ideas. And like many authors, I get excited about the new idea and want to turn to that, letting the older ones collect dust just a little longer. My intention with all my many novel and story collection ideas is to make myself dust off an older project and let the newer ones have just a bit more gestation time and, after the end of these projects, let myself run off with a new love. But no matter what, I want to focus on the book in front of me. Currently, I'm in a nice honeymoon stage with a newer book idea.
That's such a great strategy, Randal! I really think patience is key - that gestation time, like you said, is so important for most projects. I'm currently dusting off an older project and honestly, it feels like a new idea as far as my excitement level goes! :)
I've been able to separate the different ideas for different stories. So now I feel like I'm working on several stories at once. lmao This was helpful.
Ha, I hear you, Shaun! Honestly, I'm pretty much always working on at least two books at the same time. It's totally doable! Especially because when you feel like you need a little break from one story, you can always turn to the other for a little while. :)
i have a,core idea but the way to exacute it is.... so many ideas... I know WHAT i want but how to edecute it weights on me. i have a few characters set and the theme.. but when i start idk when to put what. But the worst is.... the map of the world... idk what to do..
Just take it one step at a time! A fully formed novels doesn't just fall out of your head. :) Pick something to start with - a summary, scene ideas, or even just the first chapter - and write! See where it takes you. :)
@@MichelleSchustermanAuthor my core problem is that i dont have a good world map and its a travel thing.. idk what to do about it.. i feel like il just get lost and inconsistent and plot holes if i dont...
@@johnynoway9127 Honestly, you very well might end up with an inconsistent draft full of plot holes. I've written lots of those! :) I think it all depends on what type of writer you are. If you really dislike the idea of writing this book without a clear plan, then take some time to work on your maps and outlines. If you're afraid of plot holes but you're itching to tell the story, just write it! Most first drafts are messy anyway. You can always fix those plot holes and inconsistencies in revisions. And sometimes, with some stories, you just have to write the messy version to discover what the plot and setting and characters are really all about!
@@MichelleSchustermanAuthor well mine is a story told by multiple perspectives with multiple places in same time. hence why the map.. and.. well plot holes n stuff.. idk i prefer to plan it out so i dont have to constantly redo it... im not sure which of the two writing types i am... i sort of am in the middle?? i can just write stories at random but atm its my first ever novel thing i wanted to plan it out. so..idk what to do xd sorry for being annoying... i hope i dont take up your time....
@@johnynoway9127 No worries! If you feel like you're in the middle, that's fine. Ask yourself which part of the story is exciting you most right now and work on that, whether it's a map, the plot, a specific scene, a character's backstory. Just start creating material! You really can't go wrong if you just start getting that stuff out of your head and onto the page. Allow yourself to be flexible and remember that you aren't carving this in stone, you can always make changes later!
Hey! I found much of the information in this video useful, but I have a neurological disorder that makes high-pitched sounds painful, so I couldn't get past 3 minutes of this video. I appreciate your expertise and what you had to say, but the background music made it impossible for me to focus. Do you have a transcript of this by chance?
Hi Cate! Sorry about that. This is an older video, and after similar feedback, I've gotten more careful about the music I choose and the volume of the tracks. I do have a transcript! Email me at schustermanworkshop at gmail and I'll send it to you! :)
Thing is, your character exercise doesn't help me AT ALL *lol* I need o figure out my plot first, then write it down, bare bones skeleton, start to finish. THEN I have a pass to look at all the characters present, see if I need to add or cut cast, rework the scenes and by then I tend to have figured out who the story is about and how to handle them. I tried to plan out character in advance, but most of the time it doesn't work. I have a shallow pool of shallow cardboard cut-outs to use (my friends laugh at me for always starting out with one of three types in EVERY story), but really, character comes to me last. What this brings me is a really good and realistic character chemistry in a lot of cases, which I can't get for the life of me if I planned them before.
Now I’m wondering if I’m also trying to cram too much ideas into one story. Can you tell me your opinion? I’m writing about three girls who swapped lives and each of them will have their own transformation arc. The three of them learn to change through swapping lives. One learn to care about something else other than herself, one learn to forgive and let go and the last one learn to love herself. Does this sounds like three story ideas crammed into one? Because I really love the premise of swapping lives and don’t want to let go of it.
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I keep starting my story over and over again, like 50 times already. All these how to write a novel videos on youtube are helping me. I love all of them.
I am struggling to articulate exactly how clear and helpful your videos are! At times, I feel like I am adrift in a stormy dark sea, all these ideas and information crashing into me and I’m teetering on the brink of drowning. THEN I watch one of your videos and suddenly these ideas are very straightforward and easily done, in steps that don’t feel overwhelming! You are a lighthouse, and I just cannot thank you enough! Thank you for your time, and putting up these videos!!!
The four questions at the end of the video feel like you’ve just thrown me a life raft! I love that the essential world building should connect with the choices of the MC and all of it ripples back to the emotional core! Fabulous!! Thank you for using your own work as an example, to better paint a clear picture!
Oh wow, this comment just totally made my day, Jojo! Thank you so much for watching! And I am SO happy those questions helped you out. They definitely saved me from wasting another year on another draft that I'd ultimately need to rewrite. From what I know about your book, it's exactly the type of concept I would totally run away with and start adding every idea that excites me. But yeah - so long as you relate everything back to Claudia's emotional journey, which is STRONG, you'll be all good! :)
I have literal notebooks full of ideas and trying to mash them together. The way I moved away from that was taking time from it to work on something else I could finish. Then coming back to the mashed up ideas with fresh eyes it was easier to see what would and wouldn't work. If I can't explain the history of the thing to myself then I won't use it. That's at least what works for me. It's led to a lot of cut ideas but they're leaner and better for it. Also, if there's someone I trust I'll ask them to help me workshop it. If it's incredibly confusing, it gets a hard re-work and ideas get moved away. A partner is an invaluable tool honestly.
Dude, you've got this figure out. Seriously - it took me a long time to learn that lesson! "If I can't explain the history of the thing to myself then I won't use it." LOVE this. And omg yes to the critique partners. I would not be published if it wasn't for my CPs, full stop. You really do need someone to tell you when something's not working (and when it is!).
@@MichelleSchustermanAuthor It took a long time for me too, I always felt bad over it because initially it makes you feel like a bad writer--that was the other thing I had to learn lol, just because you have to shelve an idea doesn't mean it's a bad idea.
Finding a cp is critical too, just so you don't waste time plus you learn from each other too! Everyone has different skills and bouncing ideas back and forth is always great to be able to do. That's invaluable as well.
just because you have to shelve an idea doesn't mean it's a bad idea
Yep, been there. First "book" I ever wrote (but never got beyond 60 pages or planned an ending) was essentially fanfic of my favourite shows with an original MC thrown in. It was MacGyver meets LotR, with PotC, the 90s Whitefang TV show, Saddle Club-esque riding school and a Star Wars Jedi style set of powers with crystals inspired by Disney's Atlantis that kept the characters alive, and, after watching "Static Shock" a kids superhero cartoon I added other super powers that I thought were cool, then added my favourite characters from the M.A.S.H. tv show and crammed in a bunch of scenes I wanted to happen despite none of them being connected or having proper flow. It was a shocker I made it to 60 pgs before I got overwhelmed with the insanity of it all and the complete lack of plot or reason. But, take into account that I wrote everything without new paragraphs or any distinction between dialogue to the point where it looked like one run on sentence for 60 pages and you could get that it may have made it past 100 if formatted properly.
So yeah, I get it. But if it wasn't for that story that helped me understand how insanely fun it was to write, I probably never would have gotten into writing. So as cringe worthy as it was, I still love the ideas I had, and think that the MC may make a comeback in a proper story one day after I have things properly figured out (and no fanfic in sight).
The plus side of attempting to write and reread that story when I was a kid is that it taught me to choose one thread, or several related strands to make up a story and world rather than just throw everything at it because "it sounds cool". Now (I hope) my stories are more fluid.
Kanashii. Oh my god. I'm seriously about to cry laughing here! That fanfic sounds epic in every possible way. And you make such a great point (honestly I wish I'd touched on it in the video): "But if it wasn't for that story that helped me understand how insanely fun it was to write, I probably never would have gotten into writing."
You're so right, and when I look back on it, the most fun I've ever had writing were on those crazy mishmash "unsalable" books. It just feels so freeing to allow yourself to write on a whim and go anywhere you want with the story!
@@MichelleSchustermanAuthor it also sometimes helps you find a good story too. Definitely gets your imagination going, and all you have to do is find the thread you want from it and untangle it from the rest to find your story. But then you know this, you actually published yours❤
Now, too many story ideas is one thing. But what's your idea on too many characters? I am constantly coming up with characters, usually starting with a drawing and coming up with who they are which later evolves into some form of story idea. Sometimes I use them, other times those drawings sit in a folder until I actually have an idea of where they're going. (One set of characters kept living in my head for years, but never had a story beyond scenes I wanted to do. It's only been recently that I realised their story takes place as a different aspect of a series I'm writing. Another take on the world to give readers a better understanding, and makes me excited to have it to write.)
Ah - yup, I can relate to this. I have several characters (some of which have a few different versions of personalities/backstories) in half-finished manuscripts because I just haven't found the right story for them yet. This is going to sound weird, but in a few cases I've even pulled a character apart and turned them into two or more characters. Kat, for example, was actually a boy with a different personality in that steampunk story, but he had the same mother issues. Then he became a character in a time travel story, and THEN he morphed into another character in a fantasy story...lol. This would be a fun video topic too! I'd have to think on it more because right now I have no advice, I'm just thinking "yup, been there" haha
@@MichelleSchustermanAuthor that doesn't sound weird at all! 😁 that original mc in the fanfic insanity I mentioned has become multiple characters in multiple stories that went nowhere and now lives on waiting for her turn to shine. Gonna be a long wait, though, because after all her failed tales she's gotten a bit complex and I'm not 100% on what her story really is, or what she's really like underneath all those layers. It'll be fun, though, the day I find out.
That's what I love about writing, all these little revelations and surprises along the way. I think we have the best job ever, not just the ability to create an image or spin a story, but to create worlds and populate them with characters so real you'd swear one day you might be able to meet them. (If only, eh?☺)
Anyway, I hope you have a good day, whatever's left of it. And as always, thank you for another great video. ❤
One day, you are going to find the most amazing story for that character!! 😊
I identify with this video too much. I suffer from too many ideas myself. >.> Thanks for providing all these awesome ideas to help out writers with this
Right?? It happens to me literally every time I start a new project. D: Thank you so much for watching, Carrow!!
I enjoyed so much! That's me too. I live in the rabbit hole. Thanks for giving me some rope to pull me out of the hole.
Thanks Michelle, this is helpful as always! If it works for you and your channel, a video dedicated to writing endings would be amazing. I have no problems coming up with ideas and even a lot of the plot, but the endings just never come to me! Tips for brainstorming a satisfying ending, or just how to make sure it’s not predictable? 🤗
OOH. YES. That is a GREAT topic for a video! Thanks, Hannah! I had one project a few years ago where I struggled so much with the ending. I hit the climax in the draft and I was so positive an ending would come to me and it just...didn't. It's so frustrating. But on the other hand, if you have an ending in mind right from the beginning, it can definitely end up feeling predictable. Now you've got me thinking... This is definitely going to be a future video! ;)
@@MichelleSchustermanAuthor yay! I would so love that. I wrote a draft that was about 60k words and I just lost it when I could not end it in a way I liked! Lol. Thank you!
Holy crap, 60k??? Argh! That must have been so frustrating!
Sigh. I’m writing my first draft (okay, not my first first one, but no there got past 5,000 words). It’s 22,000 words in.
I keep trying to think about what is important.
This was really helpful. I’m really appreciating this series.
Yes exactly! I have a character in mind but I don’t know whether to make it a romance or a kidnapping thriller or a witchy book. It’s driving me crazy!
This was really interesting and I loved the way you broke it down!
Thanks so much, Joey! I'm really glad it was helpful! 😀
thank you so much!
very helpful thank you
Thanks for watching! :)
Hey there,
Awesome video as always~ as for the questions, I think I managed to answer them except for the last one which was more thematic than what you explained, but anyways... is it okay that you could a video about chapter openings (in general) because I struggle where and how to start the chapter and how to go on from there. I did the first two chapters from the multiple POVs but when it came back to the first Protag, I don't know where to place her without making it too awkward... again, hope everything is okay on your end, though. Stay safe and be careful (if that's the right thing to say at this point in time...)
Hi Ayuki! That's a really great question, thank you so much!! I've got another video about POVs scheduled next Monday, and I'm going to work this question in. Switching back and forth between perspectives can feel really awkward.
I think 'stay safe' is pretty much always the right thing to say in 2020. :) I hope you're safe and healthy as well!
Michelle Schusterman Oh, okay ^.^ I'll be looking forward to it ^.^
I certainly have a lot of book ideas. And like many authors, I get excited about the new idea and want to turn to that, letting the older ones collect dust just a little longer. My intention with all my many novel and story collection ideas is to make myself dust off an older project and let the newer ones have just a bit more gestation time and, after the end of these projects, let myself run off with a new love. But no matter what, I want to focus on the book in front of me.
Currently, I'm in a nice honeymoon stage with a newer book idea.
That's such a great strategy, Randal! I really think patience is key - that gestation time, like you said, is so important for most projects. I'm currently dusting off an older project and honestly, it feels like a new idea as far as my excitement level goes! :)
@@MichelleSchustermanAuthor I love being able to look at old ideas with fresh eyes. Keep it creative!
@@authorgreene Absolutely!!
I've been able to separate the different ideas for different stories. So now I feel like I'm working on several stories at once. lmao This was helpful.
Ha, I hear you, Shaun! Honestly, I'm pretty much always working on at least two books at the same time. It's totally doable! Especially because when you feel like you need a little break from one story, you can always turn to the other for a little while. :)
i have a,core idea but the way to exacute it is.... so many ideas...
I know WHAT i want
but how to edecute it weights on me.
i have a few characters set and the theme..
but when i start idk when to put what.
But the worst is.... the map of the world...
idk what to do..
Just take it one step at a time! A fully formed novels doesn't just fall out of your head. :) Pick something to start with - a summary, scene ideas, or even just the first chapter - and write! See where it takes you. :)
@@MichelleSchustermanAuthor my core problem is that i dont have a good world map and its a travel thing..
idk what to do about it..
i feel like il just get lost and inconsistent and plot holes if i dont...
@@johnynoway9127 Honestly, you very well might end up with an inconsistent draft full of plot holes. I've written lots of those! :) I think it all depends on what type of writer you are. If you really dislike the idea of writing this book without a clear plan, then take some time to work on your maps and outlines. If you're afraid of plot holes but you're itching to tell the story, just write it! Most first drafts are messy anyway. You can always fix those plot holes and inconsistencies in revisions. And sometimes, with some stories, you just have to write the messy version to discover what the plot and setting and characters are really all about!
@@MichelleSchustermanAuthor well mine is a story told by multiple perspectives with multiple places in same time.
hence why the map..
and..
well plot holes n stuff..
idk i prefer to plan it out so i dont have to constantly redo it...
im not sure which of the two writing types i am...
i sort of am in the middle??
i can just write stories at random
but atm its my first ever novel thing i wanted to plan it out.
so..idk what to do xd
sorry for being annoying... i hope i dont take up your time....
@@johnynoway9127 No worries! If you feel like you're in the middle, that's fine. Ask yourself which part of the story is exciting you most right now and work on that, whether it's a map, the plot, a specific scene, a character's backstory. Just start creating material! You really can't go wrong if you just start getting that stuff out of your head and onto the page. Allow yourself to be flexible and remember that you aren't carving this in stone, you can always make changes later!
Hey! I found much of the information in this video useful, but I have a neurological disorder that makes high-pitched sounds painful, so I couldn't get past 3 minutes of this video. I appreciate your expertise and what you had to say, but the background music made it impossible for me to focus. Do you have a transcript of this by chance?
Hi Cate! Sorry about that. This is an older video, and after similar feedback, I've gotten more careful about the music I choose and the volume of the tracks. I do have a transcript! Email me at schustermanworkshop at gmail and I'll send it to you! :)
@@MichelleSchustermanAuthor thank you! Email sent!
Thing is, your character exercise doesn't help me AT ALL *lol* I need o figure out my plot first, then write it down, bare bones skeleton, start to finish. THEN I have a pass to look at all the characters present, see if I need to add or cut cast, rework the scenes and by then I tend to have figured out who the story is about and how to handle them. I tried to plan out character in advance, but most of the time it doesn't work. I have a shallow pool of shallow cardboard cut-outs to use (my friends laugh at me for always starting out with one of three types in EVERY story), but really, character comes to me last. What this brings me is a really good and realistic character chemistry in a lot of cases, which I can't get for the life of me if I planned them before.
is it just me, or is there a continuous high pitch beep in the audio of this vid...
Now I’m wondering if I’m also trying to cram too much ideas into one story. Can you tell me your opinion?
I’m writing about three girls who swapped lives and each of them will have their own transformation arc. The three of them learn to change through swapping lives. One learn to care about something else other than herself, one learn to forgive and let go and the last one learn to love herself.
Does this sounds like three story ideas crammed into one? Because I really love the premise of swapping lives and don’t want to let go of it.
I think that sounds like an awesome idea! It's not too much for one story - because they need one another in order to transform. :)
Michelle Schusterman thank you!
@@libraryofadventures7800 Anytime! :)
Cool 😀