How to Write an INCITING INCIDENT

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  • Want to write a STRONG OPENING for your story and GRAB readers' attention immediately? The inciting incident is where it's at. But despite popular belief, the inciting incident isn't just "something happens to move the plot forward"... no, it's MUCH deeper than that. That's why today we're breaking down the formula (and brain science) behind a GRIPPING inciting incident!
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    0:00 Introduction
    2:00 Why Most Writers Get The Inciting Incident WRONG
    3:29 Why Character Arcs Are So Important
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  • @anna-yb6wd
    @anna-yb6wd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1899

    Binge-watching Abbie’s videos > Actually writing

    • @AbbieEmmons
      @AbbieEmmons  4 ปีที่แล้ว +246

      Hahaha! Thank you so much!

    • @mdb39602
      @mdb39602 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      Same, Anna, same lmao

    • @samjones594
      @samjones594 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Yupp😂

    • @sarahgass
      @sarahgass 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Yep me haha

    • @user-nr3dn3ls2q
      @user-nr3dn3ls2q 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      I “brainstorm” while watching her videos so technically…I’m writing??

  • @christinekaye6393
    @christinekaye6393 4 ปีที่แล้ว +653

    I guess I nailed my hook. My first beta reader messaged me that she had started reading and "it's after midnight. My bedtime is 9:00." She read the book in 2 days.

    • @akgwriting9481
      @akgwriting9481 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Nice

    • @sarahgass
      @sarahgass 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      Congrats!

    • @chaoticweeb229
      @chaoticweeb229 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Late, but that’s great! I hope the same thing can happen to me one day...

    • @aarong19
      @aarong19 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@chaoticweeb229 I'm sure it will! What's it about?

    • @cary7261
      @cary7261 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      what was ur hook?

  • @doandroidzdream
    @doandroidzdream 4 ปีที่แล้ว +577

    "The human brain gets high on watching other people make decisions." - this resonated with me so much I had to write it down :)

    • @omarfaruq6767
      @omarfaruq6767 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Fr....
      A mind blowing epiphany, innit?
      Abbie is a gift from god💓

    • @auroraasterix
      @auroraasterix 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah I rewound and watched this section over and over - I felt like so many things clicked into place when she said that

    • @Iso20227
      @Iso20227 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It’s brain food. It makes you think about what you would have done it that situation. And that is how you know that the author succeeded with their book.

    • @kidanemariameyob8752
      @kidanemariameyob8752 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I heard this was scientifically proven when they scanned the brains of two monkeys only one was eating a banana while the other watched.
      The result of the scan showed that both brains had the same image.

  • @zm6342
    @zm6342 4 ปีที่แล้ว +292

    "Justin injures himself" is killing me.

    • @ellaa499
      @ellaa499 4 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      Justin: injures himself
      Abbie: Why does that matter to the character? How does Justin injuring himself transform him as a character and take him on an exciting journey? Why do we care that Justin injures himself? Why does HE care? What internal conflict has been destroying Justin’s insides that him injuring himself basically tips him off the edge? Why. Does. It. Matter?

    • @tildeathplayingparts
      @tildeathplayingparts 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      It almost killed me, too.

    • @C0CKTAVIAN
      @C0CKTAVIAN 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      It's the most riveting story ever!!

  • @anna-yb6wd
    @anna-yb6wd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    Is our girl working on a new book? 🙈

  • @rodschmidt8952
    @rodschmidt8952 4 ปีที่แล้ว +201

    Scrooge gets visited by Marley. Luke sees the princess' call for help. Dorothy gets a visit from Mrs. Gulch, wants a place where there isn't any trouble, and sings about the land that's somewhere over the rainbow. Wendy sees Peter's footprint on the third-floor carpet, with some out-of-season leaves from unknown trees. Harry gets a letter from Hogwarts.
    It is the character's first contact with the Special World.

    • @chloeelimam3899
      @chloeelimam3899 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Would the tornado or the visit from Mrs. Gulch be the inciting incident?

    • @toobert
      @toobert ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@chloeelimam3899 I think Mrs. Gulch, because that causes more of an internal change than the tornado, which is like the epitome of external conflict. A literal natural disaster tears up her life, but Mrs. Gulch gets her to think "What if there was somewhere else, where I could be more than what I am now?"

  • @sandrosebastian8664
    @sandrosebastian8664 4 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    "We get high off of watching other people make decisions." That's an interesting way to look at it, since we are not just looking at characters make decisions, but also the author making decisions.

  • @SpiritedHeart94
    @SpiritedHeart94 4 ปีที่แล้ว +294

    Justin injures himself
    *Abbie & me at the exact same time* “Well that sounds riveting.”
    Me: 😳😂😂😂

    • @AbbieEmmons
      @AbbieEmmons  4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      😂😂😂

    • @SpiritedHeart94
      @SpiritedHeart94 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Abbie Emmons omg thanks for the ❤️ Abbie! 😊

  • @truthhurts9924
    @truthhurts9924 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    I am a historian. Very few people truly realize what you just said, 'stories began as non-fiction, to tell an account of something that actually happened. It was so that others could learn from the past and gain wisdom and knowledge through the lesson!' I already liked your stuff, but this truthful analysis of oral history (ie. stories) has pushed me over the edge. You have earned my subscription. Way to go! The truth changes everything!

  • @acasualuser1617
    @acasualuser1617 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    9:08 I... I am totally surprised!
    So many times I asked myself "Why the hell am I torturing myself for a "hobby" I'm talentless at?"
    Now I understand that writing isn't just my hobby anymore.
    I don't write to entertain anyone.
    I want to tell them about something that could change them for the better.
    That's why I even write in the first place! And I didn't realize it!
    Miss Emmons, thank you for coming to my life. You taught me more than any Literature teachers I know combined.

  • @seanpazz
    @seanpazz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    The specificity of leaving ones comfort zone is a great tip. Thanks Abbie!

  • @stefanienici
    @stefanienici 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Listening to these videos can really inspire or ‘wake’ up a writer .

  • @alainad6364
    @alainad6364 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    OH MY GOSH. Okay, so. I've been working on this story for seven years now (since I was eleven). It's grown up with me and everything, so it's not the same story I started writing all those years ago. I'd written 120 pages of the book, then scrapped it to rediscover and reconsider my plot when I found Abbie about two years ago. I just finished writing over 20,000 words of outline (I have ALWAYS been a pantser, so that's a big deal, lol). I'd worked on my characters a bunch before then and thought I had them down...except for one of my main characters, Silas Avers. He's been tricky to figure out because he kinda already has what I thought he wanted, so sorting out why he'd make the decision he makes during the inciting incident felt impossible. BUT IT JUST HIT ME. Literally while I was watching this, it just fell in my lap. AGHHHH. I'm so excited. I've been avoiding my book for a couple weeks now because of this...but now I can go write confidently again!!

    • @glessier
      @glessier ปีที่แล้ว +3

      How is it going?

    • @Iso20227
      @Iso20227 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice. There’s nothing like the jolt of excitement when you fingered your book out.
      Also, love that name, “Silas Avers”. My main character is Yuen Vigil.

  • @madelineDaMiddle1
    @madelineDaMiddle1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    Lil Miss Badass, you are so good at this, I can barely stand it. Love watching you break things down. Penciling in Watch Abbie for alternating Craft Studies time blocks so I don't just binge all day every day for the sheer joy of it and can take actual notes to use to build my story. Thanks again for the ever-so-useful fabulousness (That's why you get that Patreon coin on the regular.) Have Big Fun!

    • @AbbieEmmons
      @AbbieEmmons  4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Thank you so much!!!

  • @ellaa499
    @ellaa499 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    “What. The story takes care of the rest? *very concerned look* I have never. Met. A. Story. Who took care of the rest for me.” -Abbie for president 2020

  • @nikkoleburns3213
    @nikkoleburns3213 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I'm never disappointed when I click on your videos! Cannot wait for next week's video!

    • @AbbieEmmons
      @AbbieEmmons  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you so much for your kind words! They mean so much to me, and I am thrilled that the content I make encourages you to chase your dreams and make your story MATTER!

  • @bobb6005
    @bobb6005 4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Is the "inciting incident" essentially the "meet cute" for romance stories?

    • @bookishwriter9460
      @bookishwriter9460 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      The soon-to-be partners should still both have an internal conflict, or the romance won't matter at all.

    • @Lolashoesable
      @Lolashoesable 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      yes! here’s a link that was very useful for me about how the three act structure works in romance www.savannahgilbo.com/blog/romance-structure

  • @mericet8610
    @mericet8610 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    that part @11:40 about why game shows and LOL real-estate shows was mind-blowing. Never noticed.

  • @KutWrite
    @KutWrite 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    "The neurons that fire together wire together." Fantastic!
    I'm about to finish the first draft of my first novel. This info will REALLY help me do some important revisions and tweaking (the literary kind).
    I don't know how you keep coming up with such important topics, but... THANKS!

    • @AbbieEmmons
      @AbbieEmmons  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much for your kind words! They mean so much to me, and I am thrilled that the content I make encourages you to chase your dreams and make your story MATTER!

  • @dawnyurenwick
    @dawnyurenwick 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Abbie you are so wonderful at breaking this down! I’m blown away at how much my writing has improved when I shifted from a plot-driven/scenery describing story ⏩ to a character-driven one. Much thanks to you! 🙏🏼
    Also, I have a severe hearing disability and rely heavily on captioning and lip reading. Your expressions, enunciation, rate of speech, and lovely smile *all* help me receive your message loud and clear! This means so much to me 😘

  • @ExploreImagineDefineCreate
    @ExploreImagineDefineCreate 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I would love a video discussing and analyzing how to do a negative, static, or a 'dark' character arc.
    Postive arcs are widely seen, but I was thinking of doing an arc that would lead my protag from being a typical fantasy adventurous hero, to an a-hole who thinks strength is everything and he can do no wrong, to an antihero whose lost everything because of his flaws culminated in the perfect situation for someone to take advantage of and is now on the path of revenge, to a guy who just wants to settle down and live a normal life.
    He keeps on getting worse and worse as a character, and in the end he just wants to leave it all behind. Maybe find a way to make amends with his past, forgive himself, and find redemption. I'd love examples of something like this and some discussion, analyzing, and breaking-downs of this concept.

    • @penguineeee6440
      @penguineeee6440 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I recommend reading solo leveling (it's a web novel/comic) it is similar to how you described ☺️

  • @saraoln
    @saraoln 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I have a video suggestion! Maybe you could walk through your own personal process of developing your characters from 100 Days of Sunlight and explain how you got to their most developed form? I also thought that it would be cool to show how to make an antagonist with an MBTI type. I'm struggling a lot with characters, and it's a long process, so I would appreciate if you would make some more soon again 😊. I love your videos. They help me so much 🌻❤.

    • @AbbieEmmons
      @AbbieEmmons  4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      That's a great question! Stay tuned, because I'm going to be making a video on this topic soon! If you’d like me to answer a specific question about your story, I would be happy to discuss it in my monthly VIP podcast, which is available through my Patreon: www.patreon.com/abbieemmons :) Thank you so much for watching!

    • @love2learn-itsastorynotasu40
      @love2learn-itsastorynotasu40 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@AbbieEmmons oof, I'm a "broke" teenager......
      I really wish I could join🤞

    • @Iso20227
      @Iso20227 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@love2learn-itsastorynotasu40 Same 😔

  • @deaeilla7387
    @deaeilla7387 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As a therapist and neuro-nerd, I died of happiness at “neurons that fire together, wire together” - we say that all the time in the neuroscience world!

  • @ChaseCharaba
    @ChaseCharaba 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Absolutely loving your new videos! I'm about to plunge into a new draft of one of my novels (I used to call it a side project, but I kind of like it better) and since I was only 20,000 words in last year I wanted to make sure the outline was strong. I used your 3 act structure template with what I already knew happened and now the entire novel is laid out in a 3500 word outline. These new videos are helping me tweak the individual beats just a little as I get ready for Camp NaNoWriMo. Your channel has become my go-to resource and I share your videos on Discord all the time!

  • @lovesonglight
    @lovesonglight 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is one of my favorite story writing teachings I've ever experienced!! THANK YOU!!! 💖

  • @wonderwomanx1268
    @wonderwomanx1268 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is extraordinarily powerful, thanks Abbie. Love the idea of giving characters agency in choice, revealing their courage or cowardice, rather than a lazy external force deciding FOR them.

  • @ruth5830
    @ruth5830 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My life is completely changed because of this woman!! Thank you so much Abbie!

  • @brunobilandzija1823
    @brunobilandzija1823 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nice to see someone who isn't just going blindly by the "book"...instead you provide very well thought out concise, coherent and correct information in a natural relaxed way...awesome videos in every regard...thank you!

  • @SK-qh6cq
    @SK-qh6cq ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I am swallowing these videos! Abbie thank you so much! Your blessed!!! I love this work you put out! Its really amazing how it helps us all!😌

  • @abiodunade8242
    @abiodunade8242 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just watched your climax video and it helped me finish off my main planning for my plot. Right now I’m going through your videos to see what I should add as well as working on sub plots. Your videos are amazing and extremely helpful

  • @martingifford5415
    @martingifford5415 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, this video was amazing. I sat through two years of a writing diploma where they just repeated stuff that I had read a million times like, "The door of no return". That course hardly helped at all, but Abbie's videos make everything visceral. Thanks!

  • @stronggirlsyndrome
    @stronggirlsyndrome 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Was just working on character design (Drawing)!! Needed this as a break

  • @juparula
    @juparula 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I keep coming back and back and back to your videos because THEY ARE THAT DANG GOOD! Thanks Abbie!!!

  • @doctorkimcruises
    @doctorkimcruises 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I create a mindmap and work out scenes in my head while watching Abbie's videos. It helps to bring my process into focus!

  • @youpratter
    @youpratter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your authenticity and no BS attitude ❤️

  • @alisonmadalinski747
    @alisonmadalinski747 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This series is really helping me improve my story. Thanks for sharing!

  • @adah5195
    @adah5195 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This is what I needed today 😭 thanks you so much you are an amazing creator!!

    • @AbbieEmmons
      @AbbieEmmons  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you so much for your kind words! They mean so much to me, and I am thrilled that the content I make encourages you to chase your dreams and make your story MATTER!

  • @bela1409
    @bela1409 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    ahh yess i was so exited to finally watch a video of yours again!!

  • @heathermacdonald6404
    @heathermacdonald6404 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Abbie, if I ever get my novel published, I'll have you to thank.And I will thank you! In the meantime, thanks for keeping me entertained and teaching me something while I make dinner. You're a star! : )

  • @mdb39602
    @mdb39602 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man, this clip opened up so much insight on what I need to be doing for my inciting incident...It's one of those no-brainer things (after watching your character design clips) that probably would have slipped past me....But now knowing what I need to do...It's hurting that brain 🙉. Good thing I have the characters fleshed out.
    Keep up the sick vids! Mucho enlightening ✋😌👌

  • @jamescarvey2133
    @jamescarvey2133 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this lucid explanation of the nuts and bolts of the inciting incident in a story. I did include an inciting incident in the story I'm writing but it is tepid. I couldn't fathom why, but now I do. What I neglected to highlight was why the protagonist was thrown out of his comfort zone. Also why the protagonist had to meet the challenges. I did create an aura of impending foreboding but that was about it. It's back to the drawing board for me, and this time it is with a sharper pencil. Much appreciated🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @kaleykriesel5063
    @kaleykriesel5063 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm finally really using these tips and THESE ARE SAVING MY STORY. My writing class is amazing but I haven't gotten this much out of it yet, and this is free! XD Thank you so much for the inspiration and clarity! My story is already more exciting and gripping than it was this morning and this is the third video I'm working through.

  • @hudcat
    @hudcat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super helpful and relevant! After a number of other videos, this one actually answered my questions.

  • @bethmarshowsky9155
    @bethmarshowsky9155 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your videos and you’ve taught me so much. You’ve touched base on writing your blurb and having that as a reference to keep you on track. As we continue on our outlines I’d love for you to elaborate on the blurb so I have a reference to refer back to as well. Thanks for everything! Rock on 🤟🏻

  • @krstrid
    @krstrid 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your tips are honestly fire, Sensei Emmons. So much information in a short amount of time. Great value packed in this channel. Would buy the masterclass but employment during covid is precarious. Just want to say that I've learned a lot in the last few weeks. All the best.

  • @acep7415
    @acep7415 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your point on the MC being an active participant, to a punching bag is my biggest issue in my current project! My MC is being hunted by paranormal beings far more powerful than she is, and finding a way to give her any kind of decisions over the chaos that ensues is incredibly tricky.
    Definitely going on to check out your plot vs Character video next!

  • @loridee9667
    @loridee9667 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! This is a fantastic video. I have always been confused by the Inciting Incident and you nailed it with your explanation! Thank you so much! I'm binge-watching your other videos!!!

  • @Jekelsey
    @Jekelsey ปีที่แล้ว

    YOU are the advice I have been searching for. THANK YOU!!!!

  • @ROMANTIKILLER2
    @ROMANTIKILLER2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've been binging many of Abbie's videos, and I must say they are really helping my with the review of the first draft of the novel I'm writing. I have read enough books to feel that the core elements were there, but something was missing and not clicking. These videos are helping me identify what that "something" was and how to try to fix it. Thanks!

  • @Infinite.phases
    @Infinite.phases ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for these videos. They are done so well and the content is presented so well too. You are very good at this. Really enjoying it.

  • @superstarleo18
    @superstarleo18 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I have actually planned almost all of my story and realized after watching this video that my inciting incident is not that big? Do you think it has to be something huge that throws the protagonist off completely or is a subtle change in their life ok too? I am very unsure and just want some advice

    • @AbbieEmmons
      @AbbieEmmons  4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Subtle is totally legit!

  • @angelartist1653
    @angelartist1653 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Starting my first story and these videos have been such a big help! thank you

  • @hannabosley5175
    @hannabosley5175 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    just want to say how incredibly helpful your videos are

  • @jannelledear2645
    @jannelledear2645 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your videos. You explain writing concepts so well.

  • @HulluitsCece
    @HulluitsCece 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just joined your patron! I really love the in depth explanations for each topic!

  • @vandini8185
    @vandini8185 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're so wise Abby. I really love your take on things.

  • @chrisgiles6677
    @chrisgiles6677 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have the best videos that are helping me out a lot. Thank you so much. You have such an awesome way of putting things

  • @chaeyoungvideos5742
    @chaeyoungvideos5742 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Im studying for a quiz and this popped up....

  • @katherine1304
    @katherine1304 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    i’ve been having issues with my inciting incident!! excited to watch this 😊

  • @chelseadanico877
    @chelseadanico877 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for the awesome and informative writing advice, I definitely needed this for my book so much. Since I’m writing the beginning of chapter 1 of my book tales of the old West: haunting legends of the superstition ancient mountains I’m writing. Chapter 1 of my book is kind of lacking a inciting incident and conflict. The first scene in my book is literally just my three main characters at a creek in the mountains doing some gold panning. Until a group of strange alien monsters show up and causes my main characters to get scared and run back to homes in their hometown in the valley below.
    I feel like I definitely need to fix that and make the beginning of chapter 1 just a bit more interesting and add a conflict and inciting incident. This video definitely really helped me out a lot on getting me started 💕🌟😎❤️ thanks I greatly appreciated the video

  • @eugenia6356
    @eugenia6356 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm so thankful you put templates for us, so that I don't have to write everything down.

  • @nadineriley9170
    @nadineriley9170 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for clarifying so many writing 'mysteries!!'

  • @LottieHancock
    @LottieHancock 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow! I just realized why my inciting incident has to happen how I planned it! Thank you, Abbie!

  • @dalisandbooks8293
    @dalisandbooks8293 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow that intro!! You are killing it!

  • @AucklandNZ1
    @AucklandNZ1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video was so helpful, thank you Abbie, I've have taken notes - I'm now going to watch the follow-on from this one - great to learn such good stuff! From Lake Taupo, New Zealand.

  • @KyleNoland
    @KyleNoland 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos are soooooooo good and you're great at explaining everything. Love it!

  • @theupdat3
    @theupdat3 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love this channel so much, i mostly write comics but this video really helped on the script im working on.

  • @SparklySpencer
    @SparklySpencer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you, this helped me feel like I could write again

    • @AbbieEmmons
      @AbbieEmmons  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you so much for your kind words! They mean so much to me, and I am thrilled that the content I make encourages you to chase your dreams and make your story MATTER!

  • @candellina6
    @candellina6 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It sounds like Abbie really likes to use the 27 Chapter plot structure. If not, the 27 Chapter plot structure at least lined up with what she was saying. The Embryo plot structure is also a great example of a good structure. Most plot structures will share the same core elements of efficient story telling, but they will vary in what order the plot points come in first or emphasis on parts.

  • @camecazzame1205
    @camecazzame1205 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi miss Abbie! I love your videos. It really helps me in writing. I'm a fan of yours from the Philippines. ❤

  • @rodschmidt8952
    @rodschmidt8952 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great and helpful video! Just one thing: You began with some other people's attempts at definitions, which were inadequate, but you didn't try your hand at writing your own definition. Challenge!

  • @matthewwriter9539
    @matthewwriter9539 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am here from three years in the future. And I have just subscribed because of this series.

  • @simmonslucas
    @simmonslucas 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The editing is outstanding, great job.

  • @anandahuja4319
    @anandahuja4319 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved every single video you made! Terrific!

  • @Hanna1000000
    @Hanna1000000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your videos SO MUCH, thank you for making them for us

    • @AbbieEmmons
      @AbbieEmmons  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much for your kind words! They mean so much to me, and I am thrilled that the content I make encourages you to chase your dreams and make your story MATTER!

  • @MichaelaJungheim
    @MichaelaJungheim 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You’ve resparked my excitement for my story!

  • @SerendibiteStudios
    @SerendibiteStudios ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Here’s how I look at character driven stories vs. plot driven stories: If your story is all about the events HAPPENING TO the characters, it’s plot driven. If your story is all about the CHARACTERS experiencing the EVENTS, it’s character driven. Make sure that the events truly mean something to the character, rather than events happening while the character is just there to see it. You don’t want your character to be like some spectator watching the events through a glass wall. You want the EVENTS to come to the CHARACTER. You want the events to infiltrate the life of the character. Think of it this way: Your character lives in this little circle, which they are comfortable with. It’s their comfort zone. The events of the plot are a vine, growing into your character’s circle and wrapping itself around the character, forcing it to leave the little circle.

    • @abxiongg
      @abxiongg 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This was really helpful, thanks!!

  • @PriyaFlorenceShah
    @PriyaFlorenceShah 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos, Abbie. I think story also evolved because it helps us make sense of our lives and gives meaning to an otherwise meaningless existence. That's why we want characters we can relate to.

  • @evmorfiamar4037
    @evmorfiamar4037 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Okay this really helped me understand my protagonist better. I realize now more deeply what she's all about and it really helps me understand and decide her next steps.

  • @foreverforest4028
    @foreverforest4028 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you this is so helpful!

  • @steverobison7399
    @steverobison7399 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh gosh, you're awesome! So clear and precise and fun!

  • @MichaelaJungheim
    @MichaelaJungheim 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!!!!!!!! Ok seriously though, I keep getting epiphanies for my book while listening to these!

  • @hansfleischmann
    @hansfleischmann 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad i stumbled on your channel. You are amazing! THANK YOU!

  • @LaylaMiki
    @LaylaMiki 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just found out your channel and honestly you’re awesome ! It’s so clear when you explained. I really love it !
    I directly subscribed to your channel :D

  • @qaswedfr1234
    @qaswedfr1234 ปีที่แล้ว

    Her videos are sharp and addictive....inspiring

  • @crystalwaid518
    @crystalwaid518 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I LOVE your way of teaching!!!

    • @AbbieEmmons
      @AbbieEmmons  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for your kind words! They mean so much to me, and I am thrilled that the content I make encourages you to chase your dreams and make your story MATTER!

  • @aletheiannablack
    @aletheiannablack ปีที่แล้ว

    Abby, I love this! THANK YOU!

  • @obsessedwithart231
    @obsessedwithart231 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve come up with this beautiful, complex character, great internal conflict, backstory, fears. Now I just need to come up with a plot, storyline, setting , ending and what the heck this book will be about

  • @jdb6026
    @jdb6026 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    6:51 That little chuckle, I sounded like that when I chuckle.

  • @TV7NewsReporter
    @TV7NewsReporter 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Content is gripping, she gets right to the high points without wasting time

  • @TheAssez
    @TheAssez 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    *Thank you.* 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @darrylaevans
    @darrylaevans 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    you were very entertaining in this one! Thanks.

  • @hedgehogz_rockz9325
    @hedgehogz_rockz9325 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the flowers in the background. Idk why. They just make the room.

  • @joannkelly7994
    @joannkelly7994 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. Stay blessed,

  • @alexchase6763
    @alexchase6763 ปีที่แล้ว

    The deadpan, "Well that sounds riveting." at 3:16 made me laugh, so thank you.

  • @KalleThordenberg
    @KalleThordenberg 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great lesson! Very inspiring!

  • @ashirahelat4749
    @ashirahelat4749 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Invaluable information
    Best writing advice ever

  • @crunchydragontreats6692
    @crunchydragontreats6692 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I created this channel to focus on my love of TTRPGs and become a better GM for my players. Abbie’s channel is going to go a long way towards that goal. And maybe, I’ll hammer a few words on an anvil. We’ll see where this goes.

  • @rachelgooden9981
    @rachelgooden9981 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This girl is a very very good teacher.

  • @heyhoneybunny763
    @heyhoneybunny763 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos help me a Lot!! Thank you!♡