How To Write A Light Novel In English (From Start To Finish!) OELN

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  • @midnightXcross
    @midnightXcross  4 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    Hey everyone! If I made more videos on creating light novels, what kinds of topics would you like to see? 😊

    • @choi3969
      @choi3969 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Can you do how to make a Romance novel? With love triangles and betrayal

    • @midnightXcross
      @midnightXcross  4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yes, I can do that!! 😊

    • @choi3969
      @choi3969 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@midnightXcross Thank you so much ❤️

    • @thegremlinduke2190
      @thegremlinduke2190 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I am back. I am sorry, I have it hard, since I am a newbie with no confidence what so ever I would I have a question I like monster romance novels or, beast and prey romance is it okay I focus on creating fantasy romance light novels or novel to get me started. I have to get better anyways how you make a romance light novel?.

    • @relaxium3618
      @relaxium3618 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The main problem I am currently facing with my novels is creating the covers, especially in manga style. I can draw, but my skills are not there yet and lockdown run me a bit too dry to commission proper cover arts. Artbreeder is a life saver in many ways, but it's only good enough for creating young girl characters. I managed to create a half-good male lead face claim after a month of torture. And that's obviously not enough. And I have no less then five novels under production.
      Is there some advice for my situation?

  • @teves1042
    @teves1042 4 ปีที่แล้ว +811

    "if you can't make that dream into reality, then make that dream into a story"

    • @midnightXcross
      @midnightXcross  4 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      I love this quote!! 💖💖

    • @huzaifaaamer9212
      @huzaifaaamer9212 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      that quote is soo amazing everyone who creates mangas and light novels wishes to live that life but that is ofcourse impossible so the next best thing is to make a story of someone who lived that life... that way u would feel like ur a part of it even if ur not physically in that world
      btw I have a webnovel/LN on wattpad called The Host Of Legends check it out 😁😁

    • @maxsonskyyap
      @maxsonskyyap 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@huzaifaaamer9212 yeah i agree. For some reason, after watching this video. I might gonna think about writing a light novel from my previous Multimedia Assignments called designing your stationary back in the university that I studied in 2018.

    • @thewolf9714
      @thewolf9714 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Literally, i have many dreams... So it will not be problem :D

    • @AnshumanST
      @AnshumanST 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's why i am here

  • @justaboringhooman
    @justaboringhooman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +310

    I always have little stories that i imagine in the shower, or when going to sleep. So I tried webtoon, but i was too lazy to write a whole comic. So I went to my brother and asked him if Solo Leveling really was a book. And he said "yes, a light novel. It has pictures and stuff" so I searched up how to make a light novel and i found your channel, this was really helpful, and you def deserve more subs

    • @midnightXcross
      @midnightXcross  3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Thank you so much! I really appreciate your kind comment 😊😊

    • @jaykaneki7448
      @jaykaneki7448 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yh same

    • @jomrodil9254
      @jomrodil9254 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      This one is relatable, going in shower and going to sleep unleashes some weird stories coming out of nowhere lol

    • @June_pippinpadelopopsicopolis
      @June_pippinpadelopopsicopolis 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@jomrodil9254 indeed

    • @animoments8969
      @animoments8969 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes indeed

  • @hamezftw1262
    @hamezftw1262 4 ปีที่แล้ว +190

    I seriously have gotten into actual light novel writing because I wrote a dumb escapist fanasty about me and my friends in demon slayer

    • @midnightXcross
      @midnightXcross  4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      That sounds so cool though! Not dumb at all. I hope your light novel writing goes well! 😊

    • @lolipolice1266
      @lolipolice1266 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      THAT SO COOL😂.Can I read it?

    • @blackcatpirates8134
      @blackcatpirates8134 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wow

    • @chevvvv
      @chevvvv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      have you finished it

    • @paulvictor7489
      @paulvictor7489 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Where can I read it? :) Sound's awesome, love demon slayer.

  • @raitashinpi386
    @raitashinpi386 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Don't let this distract you from the fact that Hisoka's bungee Gum possesses the qualities of both rubber and gum

  • @Blackstarr509
    @Blackstarr509 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    My light novels usually hit around.. 5,500 words before I lose motivation, but.. this new one I'm making is really getting my attention, I just wanna work on it every day! I've hit 1,000 words on it just today since I started working on it 2 days ago and have about a 3-4 hour timing to write on it.

    • @ehsapessi2877
      @ehsapessi2877 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      1 year has passed, how is it going?

    • @duhidea8933
      @duhidea8933 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@ehsapessi2877 yeah im really corrious 😢

    • @ppgod6989
      @ppgod6989 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      2 years passed

    • @Blackstarr509
      @Blackstarr509 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@ppgod6989 Oh shiii, i forgot all about this. Yeah, my light novel is going crazy right now, dude.

    • @xxxnarurto5747
      @xxxnarurto5747 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @Blackstarr509, I’m also making light novel is called Dragon Eye 😅

  • @goose1194
    @goose1194 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    People say I can't do it. It's time to prove them wrong, and you helping very much

    • @jericosannicolas3421
      @jericosannicolas3421 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can do it!

    • @midnightXcross
      @midnightXcross  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, prove them wrong!! I believe in you 👏👏

    • @hzi7952
      @hzi7952 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      So, how did it go?

  • @agnihistoria7951
    @agnihistoria7951 4 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    nice I am currently about to put out a series of my own once I have all the legal stuff done.

    • @midnightXcross
      @midnightXcross  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's fantastic! I hope your series goes really well!! 😊

    • @EmperorPyros
      @EmperorPyros 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hey, if you don't mind me asking, what legal stuff are you concerned with

    • @zetjet9901
      @zetjet9901 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ooh what’s it gonna be called?

    • @agnihistoria7951
      @agnihistoria7951 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@EmperorPyros Sorry I am so late in my response. By legal stuff I just meant getting copyright done and then waiting for my publisher to be ready.

    • @EmperorPyros
      @EmperorPyros 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@agnihistoria7951 Ah I see, ok! I thought I'd missed something as I'm publishing a novel as well lol Thanks

  • @DevRaj-ii2ff
    @DevRaj-ii2ff 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    You are one of the rare gems in TH-cam community delivering knowledge that's most people don't explain in detail . Thanks a lot .

  • @looreebee4511
    @looreebee4511 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    who else started to write novels because you couldnt draw and imagine stories

  • @briandomingo7670
    @briandomingo7670 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Thanks for the tips!
    I'll comeback when i create some interesting Light Novel.

    • @midnightXcross
      @midnightXcross  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much!! 😊

    • @This_Is_My_Peak
      @This_Is_My_Peak 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So, how's it going? Made a light novel?

  • @mustard4762
    @mustard4762 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Thank you for the help sensei, I started writing when I was 13, currently 15, cuz I always have an interest in LNs and admired Japanese authors

  • @nhattanbuinguyen3365
    @nhattanbuinguyen3365 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I think i should try it, despite its difficulties. By the way, i thank you for your guidances.

  • @trevorfranks69
    @trevorfranks69 4 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    I think light novels are good for people who want to write their own story/build a Wattpad portofolio but they don't have much time to craft a highly planned proses or long paragraphs
    This is what I'm doing now. Rather than wasting my time too much browsing for the correct phrases and description, I'll just write the simplest thing first, do the editing here and there on the evening, and continue with my other activities. A chapter update is still a chapter update nonetheless :D

    • @trevorfranks69
      @trevorfranks69 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed Western shows and books more than ever, its just when I copy their styles part-by-part I will simply die thanks to endless self-judging :""

    • @midnightXcross
      @midnightXcross  4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I completely agree!! I actually used to write fanfiction, because it helped me to drastically improve my writing. I felt like I didn't need to overedit or overthink, I just wrote a story, and saw how it went. I feel like I've gotten a lot better at writing because I wrote fanfiction. 😊 I think it's a good idea to focus more on doing the simple writing, because it's a great way to improve and just do it!!

    • @lLostl__
      @lLostl__ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@midnightXcross I think that is a really good idea, to write fanfics before you actually publish something.

  • @jsliveedgedesignwoodworkin2602
    @jsliveedgedesignwoodworkin2602 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I’ve just been playing around with writing light novels. My grammar sucks so I will never upload them, but this video is still very helpful. My biggest problems besides grammar is good names for characters and I loose interest in my own story once I get to the climax. I’m usually happy with my build ups but I get bored after that haha

    • @animedranoel5600
      @animedranoel5600 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can try uploading in webnovel it's free anyway

    • @paulvictor7489
      @paulvictor7489 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You'd be surprised how quickly your grammar improves as you correct your own work. I have been using story writing as an English learning tool. In only about three months I can already see an unrecognizable difference in the quality of my writing.

    • @Moemoepot
      @Moemoepot 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      you can use name generated ones.

    • @ShermanWilliamsVideo
      @ShermanWilliamsVideo ปีที่แล้ว

      you can always hire a proof reader on a gig site

    • @lizmol-san
      @lizmol-san 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It’s so true with me… I have been procrastinating my stories’ climaxes because I get bored.
      I love to create conflicts, between the main characters, but once the conflicts resolved, I lose interest 😭

  • @lovely-gt3ox
    @lovely-gt3ox 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Thank you so much. I want to be a writer/novelist but I want to gain more experience from writing light novels. Maybe then I can be more confident with my abilities and move on with novels.
    I'm subscribing.

    • @midnightXcross
      @midnightXcross  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I am so happy to hear that! I hope your light novel creating goes well. Thanks for joining and supporting my channel 💖💖

    • @malcolmwright6957
      @malcolmwright6957 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You get confidence when you write that’s the improvement

  • @vivianevitoriany
    @vivianevitoriany 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Found this to be very informative and helpful. Much of what you said about the audience, genre, the main character, and the way to show either the jokes or slang really has me looking back on some of what I wrote. Once again thank you 😊

    • @midnightXcross
      @midnightXcross  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am really happy you found this video helpful! Thank you so much for watching 💖

    • @djw_tekken8490
      @djw_tekken8490 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@midnightXcrosscan i ask u something?

  • @Denmaku-lz5xw
    @Denmaku-lz5xw 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I made note from this video while watching took me 3 hours... because her every line is advice for me.......thank you so much!!!

  • @nightcorealg5765
    @nightcorealg5765 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I used to write poems and some short stories. Since Darling in the franxx might not get a second season... i want to write a light novel for everyone. I shared my ideas on reddit and got quite a few upvotes.

    • @madduxjohnson1338
      @madduxjohnson1338 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would love that!!

    • @aiki-kyun5207
      @aiki-kyun5207 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yessss omg where can I read this! Wonderful idea, cheering for you bud.

  • @thegremlinduke2190
    @thegremlinduke2190 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    It's a been a while I drawn anime and I guess I need to learn how to draw again.

    • @midnightXcross
      @midnightXcross  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Practice makes perfect! Though always remember to have fun with it too 😊

    • @thegremlinduke2190
      @thegremlinduke2190 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@midnightXcross Should I start with visual novels, then light novels, then mangas do The Gremlin Duke sounds a great name for anime. I was thinking of having another name when making NFSW anime content and I always want to do coding but that's a weird order to do it. You think?...

  • @VicsLabPublishing
    @VicsLabPublishing 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just so happened to be going through videos on original English light novels and was watching your video when I was shocked and humbled to see you featured our website. Thank you for the mention! We'll share this video to our website members.

    • @midnightXcross
      @midnightXcross  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow thank you! It's rare to see a company that focuses on publishing light novels, so I thought it would be important to mention you in the video. I'm glad you enjoyed it! I'd be very grateful if you shared it with your website members. Thank you again for watching! 😊

  • @Inkoate.
    @Inkoate. ปีที่แล้ว +5

    im completely new to writing and ive been heavily inspired by series such as the emotional impact of Re:Zero and the careful and amazing worldbuilding of Moshoku tensei, i love how they introduce characters in a way that either makes you hate them, mistrust them, or like them right off the bat. And the amazing mysterious wonder of Made in Abyss and how it makes me feel so much for the characters. I know as a beginning writing i will never make a masterpiece from the start, but i hope with the help I've gotten from the writing community that i will eventually make something that is definitely not a masterpiece, but rather something that i am proud of.

    • @midnightXcross
      @midnightXcross  ปีที่แล้ว

      I wish you all the best with your creative journey!! 😊

    • @user9999-z
      @user9999-z 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Amazing worldbuilding of mushoku tensei? What? How the hell does moshuko tensei have good worldbuilding, its generic.

    • @4ytherium
      @4ytherium 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@user9999-zDid you even read it..?

    • @user9999-z
      @user9999-z 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@4ytherium yes I did. what they said about Moshuko Tensei's worldbuilding, 90% of other animes/stories have, so its generic.

  • @leonnenaga22
    @leonnenaga22 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    ur smile and da way u talked just made it easier to take it all in, I might get called out a simp here but heck here take a compliment

  • @khansimeoni5292
    @khansimeoni5292 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Great video, I haven't seen anyone else going over the topic of English light novels. One think I would like to point out is that most novels (including light novels) are actually written in the third person. This is because is helps to clarify exactly what is happening and if feels smoother to the reader, and most people don't notice most books are written like this. As an example:
    "I've had enough, I can't take this anymore"
    Subaru gritted his teeth in frustration
    Reads better than
    "I've had enough, I can't take this anymore"
    I gritted my teeth in frustration
    Take a look at the last book you read (light novel or not) and you'll probably notice this. It's not universal but it is significantly more common to use third person

    • @tardybloomer
      @tardybloomer 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      it comes down to preference. i personally like reading (and writing) in both third and first person, and my readers enjoy either format.

  • @pixelmanny6913
    @pixelmanny6913 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is a great introduction to light novel writing. I mean, the only things I ever wrote were some small Fallout fanfics and DnD campaigns and I don't have any formal training at all, but I want to take things up a notch and I didn't know where to start. I'm not a very good artist so comics and manga aren't for me, so I chose light novels as my next project. this is very informative as a first step. thank you for this video!

  • @ayvee2158
    @ayvee2158 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for this helpful video. I had story idea when I was in the bus and so I thought of writing a light novel.
    I don't have a title for it yet but it is a story about a family which is being attacked by an organisation. This organisation is after the female generation of the family for some secret reasons. The mother of 3 children (2 sons and one daughter) died because she was killed by the organisation. The father of them is the only family they have left. It is their task to protect the one girl and so that's the basic idea but it is much more than that. The past of the family, the founding of the organisation, their goals and why they need the female generation of this family will be revealed in the story step by step. It is a story about family, cohesion, love, secrets and inner darkness.
    Your video helped me so much, thanks to you. I hope I can publish this story in the future and also...sorry for my bad english haha.
    Greetings from germany
    Edit: I'm also sorry for the rough summary of my story idea but it is still in progress and I need more time to make a detailed plan of it

    • @midnightXcross
      @midnightXcross  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I like the mystery behind the dramas in your story. This sounds very entertaining! I really hope you do decide to create and publish this story, because it is certainly something I would love to read. All the best to your light novel!! 😁

  • @tamaO_O
    @tamaO_O 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    1:37 “The irregular at Magic High School”
    Like if you also saw it at one glance
    👇

  • @MrCreepandJeep
    @MrCreepandJeep หลายเดือนก่อน

    I recently watched your video and noticed that light novels are typically around 50,000 words. This was eye-opening because we've been working on a harem isekai light novel similar to "Konosuba," and have reached 256,492 words. We originally structured it into three volumes of about 100,000 words each. However, after watching your video, we realized that a shorter, more concise novel might be more engaging for our readers. Your video really helped us out a lot by highlighting this important aspect.
    Our novel is still in its first draft and features extensive world-building. The story primarily focuses on a few key locations, with the only time montage occurring in the first volume, which covers about a month of the main character learning to survive in the new world. This approach allows readers to deeply connect with the protagonist and the new world he's navigating.
    We prefer a detailed, slow-burning writing style, emphasizing character interactions to drive the plot. Even though our series is long, the pace remains steady with bursts of fast-paced action scenes to keep readers engaged. We're trying to streamline our writing process because we have so many different stories we want to write, and it can sometimes feel overwhelming. Balancing multiple projects while maintaining high-quality writing is a constant challenge.
    We have some of our stories posted on Wattpad, Scribblehub, and Webnovel, but it often feels like there aren't enough hours in the day to keep up. New ideas keep popping up constantly, adding to the challenge. Typically, we write in arcs, and once we finish an arc, we move on to the next story to avoid burnout. Right now, we're revising all our postings on Wattpad, Scribblehub, and Webnovel to improve them, with most of our reads coming from Scribblehub. We believe that constant improvement is key to maintaining reader interest and satisfaction.
    We stick to this format-Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Denouement-when we write our arcs, applying it thoughtfully to each story we create. This structure not only keeps our narratives well-paced but also ensures they are engaging from start to finish. Your insights have been incredibly valuable in refining our approach and truly making our stories better. Your video gave us some great ideas on how to enhance our work, and we are genuinely grateful for that guidance. Thank you for sharing your expertise and helping us improve our storytelling.
    Sorry for the long rant.

    • @midnightXcross
      @midnightXcross  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It sounds like you have a lot of really good ideas! I think it would make sense to release your series in shorter light novel style books. Within the isekai genre, I think it would really help to focus on the action in each volume. If you don't mind me asking, what is your series called? I would love to check it out on Wattpad!

  • @potatoo213
    @potatoo213 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've been repeating this video for so many weeks now, I have finally made one short light novel and im currently trying to make a one shot manga out of it

    • @midnightXcross
      @midnightXcross  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much for watching! Congratulations for writing your first one shot light novel 😊🎉

  • @jadeorbigoso5212
    @jadeorbigoso5212 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I really wanted to make a light novel that have Cosmos, Time and Space, Mecha , History, Nihilism, and Human nature. I want them to mix and circulate them and make them connected to each other

    • @avrinrose5457
      @avrinrose5457 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Just make it. I really want to read it

    • @demoa0414
      @demoa0414 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same ideas

  • @artistvsworld419
    @artistvsworld419 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This video is very helpful! I’ve always wanted to publish mangas, but I’m not really great in the comic storytelling style. I only discovered light novels were a thing within the last year, and I feel this style fits me so well. It allows me to create art and use my strengths of telling good stories and creating beautiful detailed illustrations.

    • @midnightXcross
      @midnightXcross  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!! I'm so happy that my video helped you 😊

    • @SKZ.Biased
      @SKZ.Biased 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      same

  • @ninacasso7900
    @ninacasso7900 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thank you so much Midnight-senpai!😍🎆
    This gave me more and more pump up I want to continue to write📚

    • @midnightXcross
      @midnightXcross  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am so pleased to hear that. Thanks for watching!! Have fun with your writing and manga creations 😁✨✨

  • @letsonsanchez5114
    @letsonsanchez5114 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have been sitting on an idea for about a year now. I've explained the plot and the storyline to a few friends of mine, some who are Japanese and read Light Novels, and they all have told me to write it down. They tell me I have a great idea and that it is a great story. I finally decided that this is the year that I'm gonna try and work on it! This video really helped me with how to plan out the writing process as well as the story!

    • @midnightXcross
      @midnightXcross  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's great!! I hope your light novel creations go really well! 😊

    • @letsonsanchez5114
      @letsonsanchez5114 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@midnightXcross thank you!

    • @chevvvv
      @chevvvv 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@letsonsanchez5114 has it been finished?

    • @djw_tekken8490
      @djw_tekken8490 ปีที่แล้ว

      OMEGA VS OMNI VERSUM VS DIMENSION MARTIAL VS MAGE
      1. Martial
      d & martial
      1. Drip woo
      D __
      2. Jin 23d
      D max
      3. Ssj monke god
      d ssj
      4. Spirit violet (fairy natsu)
      D fire
      5. Spirit red (gummy d god)
      D variation
      FIGHT 1
      GODDESS MAGE D
      DIMENSION CLOSER DIMENSION EXTENTION AND CREATION
      FIGHT 2
      MONKEY STUFF MARTIAL
      DIMENSION CREEATION STUFF OF UNIVERSE VS MARTIAL
      FIGHT 3
      5 GODS OF UNIVERSE
      ALL IN FIGHT WITH GODS WHERE DRIP WOO JOINS THE DIFENCE BARRIER
      FIGHT 4
      SPIRIT VS GOD
      PURPLE WHITE AND RED RESURRECTING OF THE 3 FALLEN GODS (FIGHT 3)
      FIGHT 5
      DRIP VS MARTIAL ( ARC OF REUNION OF SOUL )
      CRYING ARC WHERE THEY KNOW THERE TRUE DIMENSIONS AND EXPLANATIONS
      FIGHT 6
      SSJ VS OMEGA GOD 1
      GOKU JOINS THE GROUP OF DRIP AND MARTIAL AND FIGHT 7
      GETS HIS GOLDEN FORM (EXCEED ALL OF THEM) FINISH OF 5 GODS(1 GOD REMAIN OF UNIVERSE)
      FIGHT 8
      3 OMEGA EXPLAIN AND SPIRITS VS GODS
      FIGHT 9
      OMEGA 1 GOD VS ALL
      FIGHT 10
      JIN D23 VS ALL
      FIGHT 11
      ALL AND MORI VS OMEGA 1

    • @getbuggednerd
      @getbuggednerd ปีที่แล้ว

      @@letsonsanchez5114 yo, is it done?

  • @doggoamv4099
    @doggoamv4099 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you so much. I have always wanted to create my own LN, after reading a lot of them. I'll come back here after I've written something worthy enough for it to be called a masterpiece.

  • @zacharyquinteros6575
    @zacharyquinteros6575 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My entire live I have been bookmarking little stories id create in my head. Until eventully I decided to start writing one. 8 months and 45 thousand words later, im still writing it

  • @Hassaan-ym5go
    @Hassaan-ym5go 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Just had a dream and decided to make an animated series about it. However, I needed a storyboard, so I made a comic book. Unfortunately, I was terrible at drawing and wouldn't have the strength to do the whole book either. My only option was to write a Light Novel because I could add some of my best sketches and write the whole story first. I am no stranger to writing tons of lines, I do journal too. Finding this video was a blessing, and I thank you so much for these tips. Time to torture my keyboard and use it in a way I never did before. A thousand thanks.

    • @midnightXcross
      @midnightXcross  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I am so glad that this video inspired you!! 😊 Thanks for watching, and I wish you all the best in creating your light novel.

  • @gamergurl3648
    @gamergurl3648 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have recently began planning a light novel with a friend... the entire idea sparked from a light novel title generator result.
    Definitely gonna be putting twists on tropes and stereotypes, because fun.

    • @Vetrily_W
      @Vetrily_W 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can I join?

  • @LOLIPOP119Jp
    @LOLIPOP119Jp 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    sometimes when i imagine or dreaming i think of making stories but i forgot it easily

  • @mochatabbing4723
    @mochatabbing4723 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you so much for your detailed explanation, I would really love to try to write stories, I'm not really good with drawing yet, therefore I might as well try other alternatives with less artwork involve 😅🙏

  • @realroyalpandas
    @realroyalpandas 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a list of story that i wanna write. But theres a ton of em. Because every second i spent in my entire life somehow gives me some inspiration that leads me to create a cool story. But i realize im no novelist. I dont know how to create a story. So this video helps me out so much. Thank you, i will wrote all the story that has been stuck on my head for years...

    • @suiii8777
      @suiii8777 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      damm same here gl on your journey

  • @theonlypandamonium
    @theonlypandamonium หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    00:04 Creating an original English light novel
    02:29 Consider target audience and genre when writing a light novel.
    04:44 Design unique character features to enhance storytelling
    06:58 Building your world and writing important locations in a light novel
    09:15 Building a basic plot structure is crucial for writing a light novel.
    11:47 Introducing the main problem at the start draws readers in
    13:55 Choose the right perspective and start with a strong beginning
    16:14 Focus on realistic dialogue and character development in light novels
    18:30 Balancing descriptive wording and dialogue in light novels
    20:37 Cut out unnecessary parts to drive the story forward
    22:38 Various ways to publish your light novel

  • @telle-sensei
    @telle-sensei 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'll definitely suggest this video to anyone who want to write light novels.

  • @ellainechristinemanza1428
    @ellainechristinemanza1428 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This really saves me. THANK YOU AND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

    • @midnightXcross
      @midnightXcross  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much!! 💖💖💖

  • @Y0N0_Desu
    @Y0N0_Desu 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video helps lessen how overwhelming and intimidating it is for a newbie or from scratch, Thank you!

  • @LucaNoire
    @LucaNoire 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow, you really know your stuff. I didn't feel overwhelmed as I took notes. You're a great teacher! Thank you! 🙏🏻✌🏼😄

  • @ggigigia
    @ggigigia 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    the tbhk ost at the first part was so 🧎‍♀️🧎‍♀️

  • @justinwebster4078
    @justinwebster4078 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was awesome. Really great info. I’ve been brainstorming with no intention of writing anything since 2016. Recently as a form of therapy for myself I started writing down all the ideas I had still with no real intentions. in the last month that has changed dramatically. At this point I’ve created several dozen characters and I’ve actually started writing what would be the first volume of this hypothetical series. I’m roughly 15k words in. I would love to have somewhat of a dialogue with you if you have the time and would be so kind. Maybe through email. Even reading a bit of my work so far to see if I’m on the right track if that’s something you’d be interested in after hearing the details. Thanks for uploading so much great content for me to check out and take care!

    • @midnightXcross
      @midnightXcross  ปีที่แล้ว

      That's wonderful! I'm glad you're gaining so much new inspiration. If you ever want to contact me, you're welcome to send me an email: art@midnightxcross.com.
      As I'm currently working on my own projects, I can't give an indepth review. However, I would be happy to take a quick look at what you have so far and give some feedback or advice where I can. 😊

  • @mochaandmuses
    @mochaandmuses 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very late to the party but thanks for putting this together!

  • @huzaifaaamer9212
    @huzaifaaamer9212 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    i am starting my own light novel series and so i want to know how many words should be in a single chapter and how many chapters are in a single volume... I will show you the description of the online light novel :in a world were demons run a mock there is said to be the demon king or devil who is the ruler of the now demon infested earth and the humans now live in air colonies (cities that float in the air) the boy named homa who has forgotten everything about his past for being given the power to be the host for many legendary souls of the past by God, he goes to travel this world in order to defeat the demon king and find the truth about his past.
    i want to get feedback on this description, the name of this web novel is THE HOST OF LEGENDS on wattpad (still writing the first chapter). the story would include academic life, fights, even some corruption in the government which i am thinking about.... please send feedback and if possible even visiting the novel when the first chapter comes out
    nice video btw it really helped me out :)

    • @midnightXcross
      @midnightXcross  4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Hello! When it comes to light novels, the words in a Chapter can vary. Instead, focus more on the overall word count. The overall word count for a light novel is about 50,000 words. However, the length of the chapters are more up to you. I would personally recommend having about 1000-3000 words per chapter, and about 18-20 chapters per book.
      Also, I love the sound of your story. It is really unique, and I love the idea that the main character can be the host of the various legendary souls. I will definitely check it out on Wattpad! 😊
      I am so happy my video helped you! Thank you so much for watching. 💖
      By the way, I am hoping to create more videos on Light novel writing in the future. Out of curiousity, what kind of light novel tutorial videos do you think you'd be interested in?

    • @mau228
      @mau228 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Just letting you know this has so much potential I just read the first chapter 👍

    • @seanrobin8161
      @seanrobin8161 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@midnightXcross question i want to write an light novel and at some point make it a manga is that possible and also is wattpad a good place to publish my novel?

    • @huzaifaaamer9212
      @huzaifaaamer9212 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mau228 thank u sooooo much

    • @huzaifaaamer9212
      @huzaifaaamer9212 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@seanrobin8161 I think it's pretty good try it out

  • @papirooster6236
    @papirooster6236 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So glad I found this channel.

  • @Doitsamyak
    @Doitsamyak ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am 18 i dont know that i have this talent but i litrally write 20000 words im a day without stop , my mind was just keep thinking and keep thinking , so i thought how about if i would really write a novel thats why i came to watch this video to learn what mistake i have made and how a professional writter write a novel , may be i will not become what i want but i wanna try

  • @basil4684
    @basil4684 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was trying to make a samurai manga where swordsmen control nature energy but I gave up on it but Im thinking of starting again

  • @xanidydexidy
    @xanidydexidy 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Omg im sorry this is unrelated but i saw you and holy cow you are gorgeous 🥰

  • @jomrodil9254
    @jomrodil9254 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I tried to start creating one, maybe just for a hobby. I dunno exactly what I'm doing at first but this video sure helped me a lot.. Thank you!

  • @rikuro4228
    @rikuro4228 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm a new subscriber. I saw ur vids recommendations before I thought it was just a waste of time, and now I really really regret it. Your ways of explaining is soooo lit and easy to understand precise and on topic. Hope to see more of ur vids in the future. Sankyuuu in advance! Ma'ttane^^

  • @KeruConPolvoron
    @KeruConPolvoron 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for the tutorial, I found this video to be really informative! 😊💕

    • @midnightXcross
      @midnightXcross  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's awesome!! Thanks for watching! ✨

  • @arctic5148
    @arctic5148 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanku for ya help am taking notes will definitely make ya proud 🤗

  • @brotherbarbatos8981
    @brotherbarbatos8981 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I came across this video because I can’t draw for shit but wanted to make a story that could possibly be made into a manga or even an anime. Glad to know that my lack of artistic ability isn’t completely holding me back.

  • @pondyparottas2687
    @pondyparottas2687 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    youre voice is ANGELIC!!!!!!!

  • @deesekai07
    @deesekai07 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm so lucky because found this video😊

  • @JOYsidEDITZ
    @JOYsidEDITZ ปีที่แล้ว

    I've written a light novel "The path of infinty" its currently pending on royal roads.
    Your video helped a lot man.
    Thanks!

  • @tahirbahoo9482
    @tahirbahoo9482 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for showing me the beginner steps to write a light novels☺😚☺

  • @ellunadrunk7739
    @ellunadrunk7739 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks this video really helped get my process in order and gave me some Direction!

  • @daisen7552
    @daisen7552 ปีที่แล้ว

    ok that came on when i truly need this video thanks a lot

  • @Fuyyumi
    @Fuyyumi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm kinda interested on making my ln, thanks this help me a lot!

  • @oogabooga2912
    @oogabooga2912 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think I'm going to test the waters in light novels specifically isekai, I've never really had anything interest me as much as it. Anyways thanks so much for the tips, and i wish you much luck👍

  • @jinwenwu4074
    @jinwenwu4074 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am a native writer in China, really love your experience sharing

  • @ThoseTentacle
    @ThoseTentacle 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much for the video! I'm a novel writer myself, currently writing for one of the digital platform. This tips help me so much!

  • @sujaysarkar23
    @sujaysarkar23 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Again a very satisfying & helpful video.....keep up the good work!!!👍👍👍

    • @midnightXcross
      @midnightXcross  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching and for your kind comments!! 😊

  • @tori4165
    @tori4165 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video helped me understand everything. Thanks !!

  • @bogdanpetrovic3759
    @bogdanpetrovic3759 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First. Nice videoooo.

  • @casey5941
    @casey5941 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a wonderful video and it covers alot makes me wish i could make any kind of novel. I've written books and even fan fiction but I've never really posted anything or even tried to get out there and the 1 time I did find someone willing to edit things for me for cheap, they more or less told me I suxed and more or less. And they started rewriting my whole book and I didn't like that so ive kinda been trying to work up any courage to do anything since then... and about the only thing I have posted out there now is a fan fiction a short story of a show I like but I haven't checked in on it since I posted it to nervous to be talked down to again for my bad writing or ideas...

    • @midnightXcross
      @midnightXcross  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't ever worry about the negative thoughts of others. They just want to put you down. Always try focusing on doing things that make you happy. I for one would love to see what you create. With every negative person out there, there is always someone out there who will support you. 🙂 I bet your stories are fantastic!

  • @Furiyama791
    @Furiyama791 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like your hair and your eyes, really fits the combination of your appearance.
    Thanks for the tips

  • @CBSuper
    @CBSuper 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, wonderful info on writing light novels. Thanks!

  • @HimanshuPawar-c2d
    @HimanshuPawar-c2d 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I really like it nice thanks for guidance

  • @lavender6220
    @lavender6220 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You’re so pretttyyy💜 btww do you have a video about “how to start a story” ? I’m having trouble on starting my own story, but I actually know the ending and middle part of the story. It’s confusing to where to start since it’s my first time
    👁👄👁. Amazingg vidd thoo (even if I haven’t watched half of the video yet) yipppiyyy

    • @midnightXcross
      @midnightXcross  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much!! I'm so happy you enjoyed today's video! 💖💖As for a video about beginning stories, I have this video here that might help you! th-cam.com/video/PMJ3SdDkoRg/w-d-xo.html

  • @arunm2399
    @arunm2399 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you mam, it was a great help for understanding it.😅

  • @jadeorbigoso5212
    @jadeorbigoso5212 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I already have Light Novel title in my mind, these titles are
    Mecha Mech
    Assassin
    Ghost writer

  • @charlesngs8249
    @charlesngs8249 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great info. I have always wondered how light novels are written. Maybe I'll write one myself.

  • @stevensnyder79
    @stevensnyder79 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazon allows self publishing both paperback and ebook form with Amazon Kindle direct publishing (KDP)

  • @Ch1l1C0nCarnag3
    @Ch1l1C0nCarnag3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "Most light novels are typically about 50,000 words."
    Me with my current work being at around 150,000 words in the refinement and expansion phase: Uh oh.

  • @osvaldodominguez4924
    @osvaldodominguez4924 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    might as well power thru it, i had two ideas but not really good at drawing. theirs days of motivation but lacking mentality

  • @joeffponceja409
    @joeffponceja409 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I started writing fantasy isekai genre.. Creating the world is so spot on!..thank you for this ideas!

    • @midnightXcross
      @midnightXcross  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for watching!! 😊😊

  • @user-of2pe1fg6j
    @user-of2pe1fg6j 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    ngl this is fantastic! you would make an excellent teacher. can you do a vid about the different parts of a story and how to create and organize them (eg scene, plot, action, etc.)???

  • @avrinrose5457
    @avrinrose5457 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I want make a light novel and gets money

  • @jackquentin1950
    @jackquentin1950 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the wonderful info!
    Sounds like a difficult journey ahead for me.

  • @strawberrik
    @strawberrik 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos are so helpful! I love to listen to them as I work ^_^ ♥

  • @AHJune-bc1zr
    @AHJune-bc1zr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just want to write one light novel properly in my life. I even wrote half of the story in a way only I would understand properly. Genre: Romance, Drama, Ecchi, Slice of life, comedy. But the biggest problem is lack of my English written skills such as: Grammer, spelling, choosing the right word in right place, not describing the story in such a way readers find boring, knowing the appropriate english meaning of some stuffs, etc. In future I will definitely complete my story though It may won't be publishable. And If I manage to improve all my lacking in English LN writing I will definitely publish it for few years or even less.
    I don't know why I even wrote these words above. Anyway thanks for this video. Its really hard to find a video introducing all the stuffs about LN properly.

    • @AHJune-bc1zr
      @AHJune-bc1zr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jeal0usy5 umm. I've written almost 40% of the story. And I also have plans for 80% of the story. But now my exams are upcoming and I will be very busy for a whole year. For this reason I've stopped writing or even thinking about LN. But after my exams are over I plan to finish writing the entire story first then rewrite it in a LN format fixing grammar issues. Then publish it.
      Btw are you also writing LN?

    • @AHJune-bc1zr
      @AHJune-bc1zr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jeal0usy5 but you can have your English mistakes fixed by someone expert in English whom you know.
      Anyway best of luck for your LN. And plz add another reply to this threat once you have completed your LN.( its your choice tho). I'll do it too.

  • @jaiprakashnavani4819
    @jaiprakashnavani4819 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am 13 and watching anime , manga and light novels have inspired me and i want to try this job too . In future , I want to become a Very good author or a good mangaka and I'll make my dream come true .

  • @rikka9438
    @rikka9438 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello! If i'm making a one-shot light novel, will it also requires me to write with 50,000 words?
    I really need this video! I'm glad that I found this channel!

    • @midnightXcross
      @midnightXcross  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can write as many, or as few words as you would like! 😊
      Thank you so much 💗💗

  • @milestrombley1466
    @milestrombley1466 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the writing style of light novels although they aren't complex. But they are easy styles to use.

  • @MarceIIus
    @MarceIIus หลายเดือนก่อน

    a lot of genius in this video

  • @nintendoplayer07
    @nintendoplayer07 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much for making this video! It was so informative and I feel like I can become a much better writer because of it. Last year I had the opportunity to finally self-publish my own light novel and fulfill my dream of becoming an author, a dream I had since I was roughly 5 years old. Truth be told, I wish I somehow watched this video before I published but it was impossible to predict the future haha. I recently finished writing the rough draft of the second volume for my light novel series, but I want to be sure it’s the best it can be and am so excited to see the illustrations I’ll be adding in it. Is there by any chance a way to contact you about questions or even for advice?

    • @midnightXcross
      @midnightXcross  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's great!! I am so happy that you were able to self publish your light novel. That is a dream come true for any creator. 😊
      Also, yes, you're welcome to send messages to my email art@midnightxcross.com or to my Instagram, Facebook or Twitter @MidnightXCross!

    • @nintendoplayer07
      @nintendoplayer07 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@midnightXcross Thank you so much! I couldn’t agree more, the feeling of bringing your creation to life like that is truly amazing. 😊 You’re the best! I really appreciate it!

  • @cloner-x9760
    @cloner-x9760 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I wanna start writing light novel just due to my imagination
    Sadly I don't know how to write and also not good at English ... I think writing a light is the closest thing to make change reality to dream

    • @midnightXcross
      @midnightXcross  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You don't have to write it in English! I recommend you first start with writing it in your own language 😊 Once you improve with English, you can then translate it to that. Just do whatever feels most comfortable to you!

    • @cloner-x9760
      @cloner-x9760 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@midnightXcross thanks

    • @jodelmaster4539
      @jodelmaster4539 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm trying to write a light novel, in spanish. My native language.
      I feel that being confortable with the way I'm writing right now is important, so I can focus. It's my first time trying, and I don't really know how to write one but i'm having fun, I guess.

    • @cloner-x9760
      @cloner-x9760 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jodelmaster4539 cool

  • @popcultureoverdosed
    @popcultureoverdosed 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm currently working on a web light novel where characters summon demons with augumented reality and enter battle tournaments

  • @RetchiWoltr4x
    @RetchiWoltr4x 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    all i have to is to start writing because i have the story in my head for a year or so and i wanted to bring that story into reality, it´s an isekai and i´m not explaining the story because even the start of the story is WAY too long, i even made my own magic system and have a way of how magic works in that world and i´m satisfied with it, the story at first started like any other Isekai with being OP from the beginning but then when i realised that there´s too much of that i made it so the MC would train to get stronger, now i can compare the way of getting OP to Mushoku Tensei because i love that anime and i found similiarities in between my story and Mushoku Tensei. Now fingers crossed i get the job done and won´t be too lazy to do it like always.

  • @sapphirestar2850
    @sapphirestar2850 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This helps so much thank you!

  • @rogerquiom4536
    @rogerquiom4536 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Im not pretty good at english so that's why i doubt that i can make one but while reading some LN it really motivates me to try it,

  • @RavynUnderscoreArtYT
    @RavynUnderscoreArtYT 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoyed watching this video. Even though I'm not writing a light novel (I'm writing a manga) it was very entertaining to listen to sense I love your tips.
    I was also happy to hear a toilet bound hanako kun music in this video sense the show, and ost, is so underrated. (2-22) Rominisensu one of my favorite songs from the anime.

  • @enessadiku2465
    @enessadiku2465 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the video it was very educational and inspiring and gave me a lot of drive to start writing a light novel andddddddddddddddd your very cute.

    • @midnightXcross
      @midnightXcross  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aw thank you so much!! 😊😊