HARSH WRITING ADVICE! (mostly for newer writers)
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- DISCLAIMER: this is just a bit of fun! While the core advice is 100% true, I'm dressing it up with a bit of exaggerated affect. I'm nice and I believe in you!
And do note, as I say in the video: SELF CARE IS IMPORTANT! Harsh writing advice isn't helpful if you're in a really rough spot and need to take care of yourself. There's a thin line between excuses and genuinely being in a bad place for writing. Take breaks if you need them and don't be too hard on yourself.
(Also first books don't always suck, but they usually need a LOT of work.)
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This is great advice. Made me laugh a bit too.
This honestly made me smile, thank you.
Thank you!
you are perfect!!! number 3 is so realllll. thank you for this advice. I'm a screenwriter, your personality is inspiring me. your wisdom is powerful 🙌
I feel so glad I found this. For years I kept saying " I wanted to be a writer." This year I finally started an it's just because I enjoy writing, I know on one will care if I wrote a book but I wanna see my name on a book.
"Writing should be pleasurable, even when it's torture."
Writing is BDSM, got it.
chaoticvampire your profile picture makes this funnier lol
LMFAO
Bruh
I'm-
writing is fifty shades
“No one cares about your life” oh i know, i know, thats why i write fiction
underrated comment. ❤️
Self hating haha so quirky
@@Romeo-le2ez being a stuffy asshole haha so original
@@user-jm5eq3no7p k
Same...
The "youre not original" one is actually a great point. I get worried all the time that I'm subconciously copying someone else.
That’s all art is, a ton of inspiration from random other sources. I’m taking a few liberties from the trilogy “Remembrance of Earth’s Past” by Cixin Liu because I like the way he executed the idea of an alien invasion, and how in depth it is.
My advice for people who are insecure about their writing abilities is to write fanfiction to practice, it's great and you literally get to just practice your writing and storytelling without having to put much time in the worldbuilding bit of the story. Also readers often leave very helpful reviews :)
This is what I’m currently doing. I use to write a lot when I was younger, but I never put a lot of effort into actually improving my skills and crap. So as I’m inching back into writing, I decided to write a fanfiction (no y/n type crap lol. Not even a self insert) to practice. 🥹 It’s been fun so far. 😁
It's true. My standards for fanfiction are so much lower than my standards for a published book. I can overlook a lot of grammar issues, pacing issues among other things simply because I am reading for the characters I like not trying to learn to love new ones.
Do you have any advice on writing fan fiction, I'm writing an OC insert fan fiction into the fandom of 5 Nights at Freddy's or some other fandom? IDK, but I'm new to it and scared I know I'm just making excuses, but I'm genuinely terrified.
What should I do?
^Focus on characterization and mannerisms from the original work, because that's crucial for a convincing fic, and work on at least a consistent beginning and end (You get tunnel vision a lot in the early stages, and the plot tends to run away from you. Chase that chucklehead down.).
Don't be afraid to indulge some fantasies because honestly? Loving your work is the only thing that can really motivate you to write. One of my favourite works is a barely ironic self-insert, but it's also a genuine labor of love from the author. There isn't a lot that's more entertaining than watching someone else flying high and having a grand time.
now, this is a real advice!
Harry Potter was rejected by multiple publishers, so theres hope for us all
yeah, but you're not jkr
xLSPx she wasn’t JKR until she finally got a publisher. Not sure if you know this, but she doesn’t even have a middle name, her publish told her the book would sell better with initials so she used the K for her grandma.
@@xLSPx Well, they can become i.e. arp instead
The difference is that HP was good. Your first book, your memoir, sucks.
@@ashlandie BOOM‼ You shut her/him up! I guess I'll be using a middle initial too. 🗣 😂
“Write the damn book”
me sobbing: yes ma’am 👁💧👄💧👁
Same 👁️💧👄💧👁️
Lol
👁💧👄💧👁
Lmao 😂😂😂
😂😂😂😂 omg I'm laughing so hard
I'm not even a writer, I just swapped all "write" to "draw" things and it worked out fantastically
Me, a new writer: “Can I get some gentle love before the tough love, I’m scared.”
Don't be a b*tch.
" Nothing is Original "
Me writing a wizard named Parry Hotter with his friends Ronald and Harmony fighting a white guy
🤠
I was tempted
💀💀💀
Lmaoooo
Hermione. . .
"Writer's block isn't real"
_Yes, officer, this video right here_
Omg lol
Lmao
I felt personally attacked by this video, I humbly request the police arrest it for aggravated assault and battery
(also hey moa~)
k a t i e hey~~
When I used to write stories as a teenager, it being a solitary and lonely thing was the best part. I wrote alone, barely shared anything, and just enjoyed reading my own stories and thinking about the worlds I created. I guess I really just did it for myself to be away from the people around me. It was also the same reason I read.
I can relate. I’ve been coming up with and writing my own stories since I was a little boy. I didn’t publish them but just read them to myself. Thinking of one day writing and publishing a novel one day.
@@huntercoleman460 I’d love to have my stories professionally printed just so I can have a copy for myself. Not to publish, just to have.
I made sharing my writing my 2024 resolution because this was me. Published it online 2 days before Christmas, and the feedback has been so encouraging. people have pointed out little issues and writing quirks but the feeling of having a community like that, even if it's still fairly small, does wonders. the anonymity also shields from any harsh critics (though i haven't gotten any yet, people seem to be enjoying it). TLDR: you don't have to share, but if you want to and you're scared, don't be.
I'm proud to say (sort of) that my first book SUCKED! Not because I think it sucked, but because I'm now on my 5th book, and I realize how much I've learned. I didn't even edit it. I sent it to one publisher, got denied, then self-published it due to impatience. I'm actually fond of that first book as it laid the path to where I am now. It is even being pitched as a TV show this season. A lesson to be learned is that even if your writing DOES suck, WRITE IT! You never know if someone will connect to your story. If you're looking to sell a million books...WRITE! You can't sell ANYTHING if you don't write it! Just make sure you hire a good editor lol
Can I ask what tv show is it?
@@Shyskynarwhal Reborn. The book series is of the same name, author name is J.A. Maverick
omg well done!
I think the "I didn't even edit it" is the key part. Any book will suck if someone doesn't edit. And edit. And edit. But if a writer has already figured out that there's no such thing as writing, only re-writing, then their first book doesn't have to suck. I really think her advice should be your FIRST DRAFT will suck, but saying your first book will suck is I think too negative and discouraging.
@@BookClubDisasterI think part of what she means is that your first attempt at writing, like most first attempts at things, will likely suck.
It’s ok to write something, and realise it’s so bad that you want to move on and take the lessons you learnt. That’s why film directors will go back and laugh at the student films they made when they were in film school, because they’re often not great. They’re cheap, naive, presumptuous and pretentious at the same time. But it’s about building your skills and finding your voice
Tarantino talked about how his first movie he ever made was a complete failure, but he realised that it was a success because Tarantino never went to film school. That WAS his film school
That's why I'm skipping my first book completely and starting with my second or third...maybe seventh *Edit to add: Thanks all! I may have finally earned my mom's respect!* *Edit to edit to add: Nope, she says 10k or nothing.....*
Hello, yes? I'm in this comment and I don't like it.
Good plan!
Gods plan
*OUTSTANDING MOVE*
Nah, write the first book, then write your third book and drop rumours about your rare second book
Me, violently sobbing: *presses the like button*
I- me too
Samee
oof, same...
hahhahaaa, I laughed, please don't be sad..."
Im literaly throwing a tantrum rn. Still had to Like
I expected my overly sensitive and easily offended self to not be able to handle this and click off but this is actually so relieving. ESPECIALLY the bits about how I shouldn't stress over being super original or trying to make my first book be on the same level as the ones I read by seasoned authors. Thank you!
“Inspiration is for people who don’t finish books,” “not feeling like it is the imaginary writer’s block and professionals can teach them how to push through this” was something i needed to hear, it just resonated with me and I feel like this applies to everything, not just writing, but like art, subjects, life
it’s all about habits and not about bursts of motivation, that’s what makes a hobby different from a profession
“You’re not original. Deal with it.”
quirky girls: -t r i g g e r e d-
@@anemicroyalty1735 true and I can't even finish to read like smut and lemons
Anemic Royalty I feel like this was personally put out to get me
Tbh I agree and I used to be that girl lmao
Not like other girls: tF u mEAn
chile ur pfp pic is ✨iconic✨
"Asking questions on reddit isn't writing"
Me: Duh
"Brainstorming about writing isn't writing"
Me: Okay, fair.
"Watching this video isn't writing"
Me: Hello 911 I was just attacked in my own home
hehe lol
😂😂😂😂😂
best comment ever!
What if I'm Listening to it in the background while writing lol
So true. Cries...
This was everything I needed to hear. My own children gave me the “mum you’re not a writer if you don’t write and if you don’t try you definitely will fail but if you try then you might succeed” how are my kids so profound at 17 and 12. So mumma is writing and they’re so proud 🥹 how could I possibly stop now. Thank you 😊
You're so right, I'm retired military and "nobody cares, do the work" is my mantra. This is usually a smack in the face to most people. I see so many post about people disappointed that their friends and relatives didn't read their opus. They. Don't. Care. Write for you, write your book but don't expect anyone close to you to embrace it and make it part of their lives. Write it, put it out there and see what happens. If it's good enough it will find its audience. If not, keep trying.
She's not demotivating us, she's trying to wake up the real writer in us
There are tons of writers whose first book became best selling
Believe in yourself and work on that story
I agree with this. It's not guaranteed your first book will suck. But it's a high chance. It should be fun. Not stressful
I think she means first attempt at a book. For example, Harry Potter was technically J.K. Rowling's first book but she did write manuscripts previously that she abandoned, and she edited hp for *years* before it was published.
I wrote my first novel when I was in 9th standard and rn I feel proud to have written it - yeah it sucks - no plotting, no grammar and no logic but it was fun. I even published a copy for myself and today, I realize I have been a long way from that . . .
It all lies in the way you see things - if you let people tell you that it sucks - it sucks for sure then
Just look at it like an opportunity and a fun thing to do, you will be much relieved at the end
STOP BEING DELUSIONAL AND WRITE YOUR DAMN BOOK
To be honest I felt more confident in writing before I watched this
I love how 90% of this "harsh" advice is:
"stop doing other things and WRITE YOUR BOOK"
Oh shit, time to stop gaming
And a good 50% of it is, "Stop bothering me on reddit and WRITE YOUR BOOK"🤣
That's also definitely the most relevant advice to me. Distractions are real, and half the time its my own damn ideas for other books to write.
Me: *reading comments instead of writing *
[insert meme of person running away quickly, presumably to go write]
*actually just writing a lame version of a meme *
lol
I'll go write now...
Every...single...step of this video, I've lived already. Nothing is original. I once wept for how similar my story was to a story I read, but now I know its unique. NO ONE CARES. 100%. Unless you have writer friends, no one cares. No one barely even READS anymore. I have a hard time getting people online to read a paragraph let alone find someone who cares about your book and the nuances of character development. Which is so disheartening.
BUT at the same time, people CAN and DO care. I actually had some of the most interesting conversations about my story with teenagers, so I considered that a good thing cause its a part of my demographic of 15-30.
In terms of traditional publishing, I have my own business plan. Selling a book, is like selling a script to movie producers except you have to sell it to people who read books, which is a small audience. I plan on solving that with what I feel is a unique marketing strategy.
"Your first book is gonna suck" Aww yes. So inspirational. 🙃
the inspirational truth
It is kind of liberating though :D
I mean as an artist i must say my first drawings didnt looked that good. We strive for the best everytime and to do that we need to make mistakes.
"Sucking at something is the first step towards being sorta good at something." - Jake the Dog
100% liberating for me. Writing it anyway... the best way out is through. 😊
My sister and I are on our fourth (yes fourth😭) rewrite of a book we’ve been working on for about 6 years, but we’re finally to the place we want to be with it. Don’t give up!!
"You like the idea of being a writer more than being a writer" that's me! 🙋♀️
agustina0407 I feel called out
🙆♂️
@@charlotterose6669 I feel attacked xD
"It's the only thing that gives my alcoholism and antisocial behavior any merit!"
@@DriscolDevil
*Family Guy intensifies*
"Brainstorming isn't writing"
Me who turns my book into a movie in my head before writing: 😔
I alwaysss do that hahaha
Same tho
I do the same thing lol
I feel attacked
Literally! I'll have a whole extended soundtrack made as well before I write the first chapter
I needed this. I used to write tons as a teenager and young adult and gave up as life happened. I let myself fall into several of the things you pointed out, I need to write. Thank you.
We must know who we’re writing for, what we want to achieve, and adjust our expectations accordingly. A few years ago, I wrote a biography of my grandfather. He had been secretive about his past in Ireland, but, after my parents passed, we discovered historical documents that explained his early life, his role in WW1 and the Easter Uprising, and why he hadn’t spoken about either. I wanted to tell a story I found inspiring, but checked with my extended family to see if anyone was interested. It turned out that, yes, they did care; it was their story too. So, I typed away and self-published 50 copies, then sold the lot of them at cost price to relatives. But not for one second did I expect anyone outside the family to be bothered, nor did I send it to publishers. My aim was for my grandfather’s great, great grandchildren, when WW1 is the topic in class, to be able to read how their family was affected by those tumultuous events of history. I achieved that aim, learnt a lot, and had fun. That’s enough.
“Writers block isn’t real.”
*N-NANI?!*
Grubble Pubble B-BAKANA!!!!
M A S A K A
DOU YO KOTO?
Y A M E T E!????
I'm the one who ends the YAMATE BAKANA, MASAKA.
“You’re not gonna get it published”
Wattpad said i could 😔✊
We're so lucky because we have wattpad. Sorry for my bad english but wattpad really helps alot especially to us who are new to writing. Once we get alot of readers in wattpad, it would be easy for us to self publish it or what because we knew we'll have a supporters out there
@@nicapslockwp1035 bad English wdym you have perfect English
I’d love to read your story I’m also in the process of writing a script
Wattpad definitely helps. You could write a book and a couple more. And when you get better and realize your mistakes and you can always go back and make it better. I’ve been doing this. I haven’t wrote a book in years. I’ve tried to write when I was younger but I never finished them. And this is the first book that I have everything planned out. The plot, the scenarios, the highest peak, character development, etc. and it makes me so excited to write my book and finish it. As I kept writing more chapters I realized some mistakes I have. 1, there’s too much dialogue. 2, dialogue is followed by actions like “I don’t like that dress!” She rolls her eyes and walks down the next isle. 3, I don’t describe the surroundings too much and it disconnects the reader from that reality. And that’s pretty much it, I have everything else pretty much locked down. As I’ve been writing and I notice the mistakes I always go back and fix them. Everyone starts somewhere and perfection isn’t real. There’s just endless improvement.
I started reading on wattpad!
She says nobody cares about your book. Meanwhile, people read books.
not exactly. nobody cares about your memoir, and your friends and family don't care about your stories.
It's more like she's saying, "Hey! Don't get demotivated by people not being as passionate about your book as you are. THEY'RE NOT. So what? Write anyway! Stop caring! Don't rely on others to get yourself to write, it won't work, because they'll never care as much as you do."
@@jamespilgrim3774Depends on the story and on the family and friends lol
But generally, no one cares much about your first stories since your first stories will likely suck.
This has been the most helpful video I've seen on youtube ever. It's clear, concise and most importantly honest. I feel like this could be applied to almost anything, not just writing. I think this video is more of a life lesson than one on writing. Anything you do no matter what must be earned and fought for with blood, sweat, tears, and lots of failure.
Lol “endless researching isn’t writing....” me staring at the pile of notebooks full of research for multiple projects 👁👄👁
hahahahaaaaaaaaaaaa I love it!! Me re-reading from the beginning like 4000 times before adding any new sentences
Same
What yall be researching about? For me it’s about the brain
It' likes 666 now
Bruhhh same!!!
The fact that she keeps smiling during the bad news is scary.
It's a sign that she knows what she's saying is hard to hear but if you listen and get through the trails you'll be fine.
@@aloknight3656 "Misery loves company."
Smiling while eviscerating the hopes and dreams of thousands. Thats metal as hell.
I find it refreshing... props to all truth tellers that do it with a smile and finesse who are STILL actually trying to HELP you. Much respect to THAT!!
Scary, and hilarious all the same.
I always watch these writing videos to encourage me to finish my book. Its almost like affirmation that im doing everything right and fix what i did wrong.
"Brainstorming about your book isnt writing"
Me: *regularly tries to brainstorm, but writes a scene instead*
When am I ever gonna get my worldbuilding done 😢
Also the "nobod cares" bit, actually finding people who genuinely care for your story or even a community that your story resonates with is gold. Hold on to them.
Literally anyone with a brain cell: "You need to write, to write."
My procrastinating ass: "Do you really though?"
I relate to the point where it hurts lmao
Me
That's fine
me in life
Yes. That's me.
You seem like the type of teacher everyone would fear at first but as weeks go by you end up being everyones favorite teacher
she has substitute philosophy teacher vibes
Omggg yes those are the best teachers. Tough but with love
@@Kiki-st5bc
Ok, i have also something harsh to say:
Most of the points here are at least partially wrong.
Writers-Block? Yeah, exists.
Totally original stuff? Yeah, also exists. Just this decade, we had multiple ‚First Ever’s in Shonen-Manga.
As family of an Author, i can also literally tell you ‚Yes, i care when a family member writes something’.
And thats just examples.
I love how she presents those things as the ‚Harsh Truth’ that you ‚have to deal with’, but no, lots of this is at least semi-wrong.
Truth is truth. Even tho it's hard to swallow.
Truth is hurt to you if you're in the wrong side. If you're in the right side, u will think it's a normal thing. LOL XD
And it applies to all kinds of truth. Including politics, religion, etc.
For example, Jesus born on summer so wth Christians is dec25th?!
Why the heck Buddhist worships Buddha even tho he just a prince that love to be humble and do some meditation?!
WTH gods needs human food in polytheism religion like Hinduism, Shinto, etc.
Etc.
These ppl probably will get angry to see my comment here lol XD
Their beliefs are joke. Delusional. BS.
But truth is truth. You want truth or not?
The only logic belief is islam. Islam talk about lot of stuff.. Not just spiritual ones. And it's always stay like that from the Muhammad era til this day. No edits.
And if u think it's manmade, lol how illiterate desert boi named Muhammad can create such a complex teachings??
But even in islam, there are some irrational stuff like the supranatural stuff. But maybe it's real but because we dont know it yet, we think it's unreal. Like.. aliens and stuff.
If every religion are same, like how those ppl says especially atheists, then I'll pick protestantism lol. It's the easiest religion. U just need to believe Jesus and done. You no need to go to church too often. Once per week or once per month is enough XD. And no other traditions. Easter? Christmas? U can skip them lol. And just enjoy the festivities.
But NO. Religion is about to know about human history. About the truth. Atheism is not logic btw. Lot of flaws there too btw. For example, who created the first particle?
And in politics for example is... Trump there. Ppl believes he can make USA great. But lol.. how he dealing with nature there shows us that he sucks. Nature destruction will result in other destruction n corruption.
@@DBT1007 Uhm... yeah, nice little hipster-speech, but this video does not literally have TRUTH INCARNATE.
Its actually pretty bad advice.
Multiple points are at least partially wrong.
Honestly, I appreciate the honesty and bluntness. These are all things I have taken in recently and I’ve been writing my book a chapter a day. I’m really excited to publish it at the end of summer!
Thanks for the blunt, straight to the point advice. I've been a good writer all my life. As I left school at 15, I battled addiction through my teens and 20s. I ended up in several different types of rehab centres. Whether it's 12 steps or not, every institution I stayed at has required its residents to write a 10 page brief life story - to be read out to everyone else in the group.
Every time I've read mine out, I've been congratulated on the way I write and been told I should write my life story properly. But I've never felt that was the right thing to do.
There's so many life stories centred around battling addiction, and once you've read a few, it's like you've read them all. Plus, the few I have read have been much more chaotic and intense than my truth.
That's why I liked to hear yourself say what my mind has always told me despite others telling me I should. I agree I should write a story, just not my life story.
Thanks
I never thought I would enjoy watching someone telling me that I suck for 10 minutes straight. 🥴😂
I'll do it for 20mins straight for 50 dollars. Call me
HHHHHHHAAAAAA, OMG! Love all these honest beans answers!! (heart thumps a bit )
😂😂😂
Masochist much
If you can take that and make it work for you awesome... if you are creative you are blessed... bring it out! Go freakin for it... anything someone says that is negative is a reflection of where "they " are at.
“Brainstorming endlessly about your book isn’t writing” AHSGHSHDHDH I WASN’T PREPARED FOR THAT ONE
She's right though
@Addison Takefman For me it's been 6 months😂
ME LMAOOO
@@katiem4935 try me, it’s been a year
because it's bullshit. You should brainstorm as much as you feel like you should.
Thanks so much for the kick in the butt--this was the best advice I've ever heard on writing a first novel. I watched this video 3 months ago and finally stopped procrastinating. I just dove into writing it. I finished it a couple of days ago, and it ended up at 87k words. I pantsed it, used a notebook for time tracking, and kept a separate notebook for characters as they came up in the story.
Even better: it sucks, but I skimmed bits of it before setting it aside for the next 6 months, and it's definitely a keeper!
Thanks again!
My story is about a girl called Aster who almost never shows emotions or feelings has to use her heart to make her family remember themselves after their souls get corrupted.
That sounds really interesting! Best wishes on your writing journey!
I’d like to read that omg
i would read tf out of that
oop
You should update me on it in the comments
"Inspiration is for people who don't finish books." I'm putting that up on my wall lol.
same lol
Same
ikr like goddamn same
Lmao just as i found this comment she said the quote oh god-
My new phone wallpaper ;)
szalala.tumblr.com/post/184570773219/inspiration
summary:
1. no one cares
2. that's not writing
3. WRITE THE DAMN &*#$@ BOOK
Don't forget #4: Your first book is gonna suck
lololol
Hermione Jean Granger you say? I bet I'm more of a Hermione than you'll ever be.
This is of course considering any age difference between us.
@@tuxedocatsocks8668 huh??
Stellar advice! There's only one thing I disagree on. Brainstorming is writing because your writing won't exist without it. While it's true there are new writers who brainstorm too much, their brainstorming gives them the soup mix they'll use when they get to drafting. I spent four months brainstorming and outlining my current WIP. Now I've drafted more than 100,000 words, I know I would have 0 words if I didn't brainstorm as thoroughly as I did. I've noticed how many aspiring writers fail because they don't know the concept of brainstorming. They have a great idea, go to the keyboard, then go, "oh, I don't know what to write". While you are brainstorming, you're making the cake mix that you need to bake your book cake.
You’re so straight forward and brutally honest. I love it.
My summary for this video:
1) Your 1st book sucks.. Write anyway.
2) Nobody cares.. Just write.
3) Rejection is normal - deal with it.. Write some more.
4) Just...write...the damn...book.
Your first book is probably bad. Probably being the operative word here. Some people have the ability to sit down and put something awesome on the page with little to no effort. The rest of us have to draft after draft after draft.
It's the onset of the 21st Century. Not sure why Rejection is here when people can self publish but hey.
Lol
0:30
“Your first book is probably going to suck”
*Laughs in JK Rowling*
edit: since all of you disagree, I’ll rephrase it.
0:30
“Your first book is probably going to suck”
*Laughs in Veronica Roth*
Welp, she actually wrote an adult novel first that didn't get published. That being said...
Exception not the rule
Description says need a lot of work for the first book to be good
If you rewrite and edit a book 10 times, is it still a first book?
Here's the thing, you only see the successful ones in the shelves. You don't see all the books that didn't get published
“Probably”
I absolutely love the energy you're bringing here. Not enough people say things like this. This is also coming from someone who has 0 experience with writing. But i'm hoping to get more into it. A lot of these things can be said about other things in life as well. You won't get any better by coddling yourself and never going outside of your comfort zone. Amazing video!
I come back to this video every so often when I don't feel like writing. It is really helping me to get through my first draft.
“WRITE THE DAMN BOOK!” Hit hard. I’ve been working on a novel since I was 9. I’m about to be 21. It’s time I wrote the damn book.
write the damn book!
You better have started it by now
Write the damn book!! Me too !!
you can do it ^^
Did you write the damn book.
“Your first book is guna suck.”
This, has honestly help me the most.
So ? How many have you written so far ?
@@jotarokujo312 32.
@@elijah-yv6sj You're a heavy driver man
@@elijah-yv6sj amazing, keep going
It gives motivation to write more and more books
Thank you! I put this in a playlist to watch it every time i am lazy and feel demotivated or just in love with the idea of being a writer than actucally writte. This video is the callout i needed
I just want to say that it’s not always BS to take a break and refresh. If it’s excessive, I get your point, but breaks in between and especially for me (an 11 year old who has to balance schoolwork, home and family life, and the book) it’s perfectly within reason for me to take a break or do another project.
You're right and good luck on your book! (still can't believe eleven year olds exist)
"WRITE AFTER THE VIDEO!!"
(Looks at clock)
"But it's 3AM"
WRITE AT 3AM.
It's hilarious to read it afterwards for editing.
@@sinisterstork9055
Ok xD
Excuses...
@@joeallen9897
Ik😔
*Looks at my battery*
Sees that it's 1%
"Your first book is gonna suck"
Well, the first novel john grisham wrote was his masterpiece (a time to kill), so it's not a rule guys.
And I think the best advice here is:
"don't expect much from your first book, it may suck and may not, just write anyway and keep writing".
And Yeah 2 things more:
- William Golding's FIRST novel was LORD OF THE FLIES.
- Umberto Eco's FIRST novel was THE NAME OF THE ROSE.
Ahmad AbdElrahman I liked that advice better 🙈
@@lailahatle2307 glad you liked it ❤
The chance of success for your first novel depends on a lot of factors. Experience, preparation, and skill will often play into its success.
A 30 year old man who’s never written a novel but has had 10 years of practice writing descriptive articles with interesting hooks and properly outlining the plot could write a damn good first novel. Likewise, an 18 year old who’s never had much exposure to the writing world, didn’t properly plan out the novel, and has no concept of basic writing prose most likely won’t write a good first novel.
Sometimes other life skills and experiences can come into play when writing your first novel that allows it to shine more brightly than other first novels. All you have to do is take the leap.
She means the first finished draft of the book will suck. No one writes a publishable book write out of the gate without revision and editing
daisyhinojosa23 No, I’m pretty sure she meant your first novel? Not your first draft? It seems like a rule of thumb that even after editing, revising, and publishing your first novel, it most likely won’t be your best. That’s why so many authors start with bunker novels.
The way you just give it to us straight... this helped me so much. I have yet to finish a whole book, but it is my dream. I am going to push that anxiety aside and work toward my goals! Thank you for these encouraging and honest words!
I need to push this video in the future. This is amazing. You are amazing. Overcoming things is a Discipline so it’s so crazy how she is being absolutely nice honest critical and most helpful all at the same time. She takes her time on her craft.
"Your first book is gonna suck" me with 500 reads on wattpad on my first book thinking it's the best thing I've ever written 🧿👄🧿
Yo you from WATTPAD too?
Omfg same ✋💀 I think it’s downhill from here for me
Omfg u too, same
Same😭✋ Nah uh yall, drop yall's addys ill go check your works out cuz I believe in you🙄🤞🏼
@@shinjutsu4235 I just saved your completed book to my library! I'll read it once im free😁🤞🏼
"You're not original. Deal with it." Thank you for this advice.
Am I the only one who thinks that half of these 'advices' are toxic?
@@LaneyElward I mean it does say harsh in the title so what were you expecting
@@adrithmanvik1853 Harsh and toxic are not the same thing.
@@LaneyElward so what would you say is harsh advice instead of toxic? (not being condescending just genuinely want to know btw)
@@adrithmanvik1853 I'm happy to explain what I think the different is.
'Don't worry about being original, because I promise you that you're not original'
'No one will care about your book as much as you do'
'No one cares about your life story'
These are definitely toxic.
She also said a few harsh advice, like 'Quit making excuses. Write.' or 'Brainstorming about writing is not writing. Write.' or 'Rejection is normal'
Harsh advice is something that you don't want to hear, but need to hear (like don't procrastinate). It's not said to hurt you, it doesn't belittle you or your capabilities, it's just said to help you grow.
I believe as writers (doesn't matter whether you've been published or not in any way) we must understand the impact of our words. It's okay to be dramatic or harsh, that's fine. However, wanting to say something big so much that the meaning of it becomes toxic is not okay.
I needed to hear this! I've been wanting to write a book for so long and I'm finally beginning to put myself out there with the idea of writing books and beginning today, no idea where I'm gonna go but thank you for this, very helpful advice
Its kind of nice to be able to take a nihilistic approach to your first writing. Been worrying too much and writing too little.
Sooooo what we've learned so far:
-No one cares
-Everything will suck
-just get it done with
Writing is really just torture and writers are masochists (especially when u combine writing and drawing to become a solo comic artist).
I love the advice in the video btw, it's direct, hard to the core but true as hell
im watching this to motviate myself to write my comic too 😭
@@dolores4015 Oh, no good luck T-T how's it going so far yet? (if I'm allowed to ask😅)
@@user-es6qi2se1i I basically been writing a long summary of my 4 different story ideas. It helps to write multiple alternatives so your brain doesn’t feel like it needs to pick one! It’s good to visually see your ideas written and drawn where u can then decide thru a process of elimination what story you want to stick with. Also I’m teaching myself that I do not need to create the “perfect story” and sometimes just have fun with it. Also you can not control the audience you attract with your work, if they love it they love it. Currently I’m reading fictional books and other graphic novels to keep me motivated, but watching too many “advice videos” can be overwhelming (it’s nice to watch once in a while). I’m JUST now writing out one of my stories (it’s a short comic).
@@dolores4015 Wow woww, yes that sounds really cool! Also the way you deal with it sounds really helpful.
Since I don't feel good enough to join award winning contests, I ususally practice with one-page stories or one-shots, I copy other manga (the sort comic I'm writing) scenes and addapt it into a different environment with different characters (without publishing it, ofc), I tend to also take TikTok POV's that I like and make them into a comic.
But I've never thought about making a summary of all the stories you want to write, it might actually really help for me!
What genres are you into?
That makes so much sense...must be a masochist 😂
She seems like the type of teacher who would make me cry in Language Arts.
Mom would ask what's wrong. I'd say, nuttin', just that movies make me cry.....
yeah but she's also the one you love for it
In a good way
the three minutes simply gave me existential crisis. i wanted to learn writing so i can express myself through it and well
I needed this video as a wakeup call.
I had this friend long ago who I used to write with. They basically ended our friendship and it left me devastated and unmotivated to write because it just hurt me to even think about it. Many of the hard truths here are something I needed to hear.
I’ll incorporate this advice into writing again. I know you might not see this but thank you.
good luck
Her: "Watching this video isn't writing."
Me: "I'm writing a comment..." 😌😙
Lol
Got her!
Haha lol
Lol
r/technicallythetruth
Another piece of advice.....READ. Apparently, some "writers" out there believe reading will taint/influence their creative voice or some crud like that. They shouldn't be writers if they don't read.
You’re right. Reading gives you insight into other writing styles and brings new inspiration. Your vocabulary grows and you can fix most of your own problems by reading and seeing what they do or don’t.
I know someone who is writing a book who refuses to read books because she doesnt like them.
I miss when this was still common in school. In elementary and middle school, I would often skip eating just to go sit in the library for as much time as possible.
@@harmonyqueue that's literally what I do now in high school
You're so right, my Gramma always said the same thing
I’ve been published for 12 years, and still needed to hear this.
This has been the nicest and most comprehensive advice set I heard in a while. Thank you so much for putting this out there. Thank you so much for your sincerity. I share everything you said.
"Your first book is gonna suck"
This is the one im most afraid of, because what if i write a story that has a cool concept but i poorly execute it. I'm afarid i'll ruin a story with potential to become something great.
I know exactly what you mean. If my baby has been sent out into the world to get slaughtered, I won't be able to retrieve it in ten years to give it the armor it needs to be better.
You won’t be afraid if you stop thinking of how afraid you are.
Thats what I think too but I accept its probably going to be bad, but I just write multiple short stories for the concept so that I can write about the concept and improve my writing skill because no way am I writing a really good concept, relizing the writing is trash, the rewrite it all, short stories is a nice middle ground for me, hope thisw helps!
Probably us?
i have the same fear! what i'm planning on doing, and what may work for you, is to just save your drafts and unpublished works that have potential. then, after you've spent time working on other things and improving, you can revisit them, rework them, or even rewrite them into something you really feel proud of :)
CEO of “WRITE YOUR BOOK” and “NO ONE CARES” 😂
And " GET OFF REDDIT!"
This is so validating honestly and sums up what I have learned in my internal struggles and triumphs through three years of publishing 600K words in fanfic novels and finally feeling qualified to write original fiction. Three years ago I thought my writing was awesome. Now I know it had good elements, but every subsequent thing I write will be better. There’s no substitute for doing the thing. You just gotta do it. Be scared. Know it might not work and do it anyway. Trust you will get better but stay humble. Such is the writer’s journey.
Just finished my second book and I can tell you, the family and close friends thing “don’t care” is so true! I thought of all my beta-readers my family would be the ones to actually read it and offer some criticism. Nope. But I was surprised that friends and people who I didn’t even expect to read it, read it and gave great feedback!
Me: *has been writing for more than half my life*
"Harsh writing tips for new writers"
Ah yes. Perfect for me.
Mood
Me tho
Woahh, you must be a great writer!
i'm like, twelve and i've been writing pieces of shit ever since i was six lmaoo
I’m 11 and I am writing a book right now trying to finish it before quarantine! Of course not looking to publish it because I’m underage but it’s still *AmaZInG*
OKAY CHILL I'M WRITING THE GODDAMN BOOK!
Yea lets do that btw im watching it to celebrate today cause i got 1k views on my book yay (not like anyone care )
love melody Still, I’m glad you got those views.
love melody not trying to be creepy but IM SOMEONE WHO CARES, even though I don’t know you, you accomplished a goal
This is actually encouraging as I write my first book. I’m ok with it sucking. I know it’s something I just have to go through. I wasn’t ok with that for so long but now I accept I gotta suck if I ever want to be good.
This was the first video I clicked on about writing for beginners. So glad I did, this was fantastic! I'm excited to get writing today, thank you
procrastinating is not writing. Researching, planning, plotting, developing characters *is* writing.
Vexa Grimwoe Great point. I do the same with drawing.
but consider this: i procrastinate by researching, planning, plotting and developing.
@@Vickynger same here
Noname Garofano I’VE BEEN WRITING SINCE I WAS 3! WOAH!
Those things are world building. If you put it into a written story, that is writing.
"Sometimes, you're just not good enough." Ah, yes. Hello darkness, my old friend.
and here's a song to go with it th-cam.com/video/Yxmp5WHIONA/w-d-xo.html
Im a new author and in the process of my second draft and you are 100%!!!! right with all these tips. I love your videos and have def helped a lot!!
As a published author I came to this video skeptical but also obviously in need of help. More so now than when starting out. In fact, I'll always be in need of whatever help I can get, from whomever's offering it. And this was terrific advice, wonderfully delivered! Thank you so much!
"Write the damn book" - Me sitting here with my 30 page slideshow of all the characters in my book and only having 5 pages written like 😀👍
literally me
me in the process of making a biography of my characters: 👁️👄👁️
Yeeaah I have like the entire world in a separate document including languages, mythology, towns and cities, people of interest, characters of the book and their plot while I only have written like 4 pages of the book lol. I literally spent a whole day inmersing myself in that world and naming the towns within the context of the history, like theres this city thats called Mirage bc its in the desert and its like an enormous and beautiful city
Haha true
@@emiliagretzes7488 omg wait that sounds so interesting, when you publish it I'm for sure gonna read it haha 😂
Me:
Outline? done
Moodboards? yup
Playlists? Got 'em
Words? Well...
Alexa: THAT'S NOT WRITING
Kyra Delemarre lmaoo
MOOOODDDDD
Kyra Delemarre WHY IS THIS ME I HAVE PLAYLISTS ALREADY
Lol I have words but no story, an idea that has a hole right through it lol hopefully I actually finish my plot.
I almost cried this is so me!
This was the REALEST writing content I’ve seen. Needed this! I’ll start today
I stumbled upon this video at a good time in my process. I'm a new writer. I have worked really hard on my draft, re writing over and over. I experienced my first emotional breakdown this week after getting some GREAT critiques on the first 10 pages that I thought was great but I had to face the reality of how FAR I have to go. But I am going to go after this thing. I never found out what I was passionate about. I've had hobbies and things I've loved but this feels like my destiny. The reality that my first book will suck is not as hard to hear now because of what I just went through and after getting a tough love talk from one of my friends who is working on getting published. It may take me a couple years to finish it and get it to a point that is good but I am going after this no matter the cost. THanks for the harsh advice Alexa!!
She's like that teacher who loves you but makes sure they add all the swear words they could think in their advice to make sure you don't forget.
i had a seizure reading that
you are totally right, same
Absolutely Agree ! hahahaa. It sort of made me just trash it all there a bit tho. Till I said, 'Eh, what the heck!' If they hate it, they hate......it......
wait... maybe like...
**aggressive encouraging**
^ how about that?
"Your fascinating life story, I promise you, is not that interesting."
-Alexa Donne, 2018
Best life advice.
I mean writing tip*
@Lava sadly true, I have my mother who wants to do that, she believes her autobiography is something someone would pay to read. For whatever reason.
@Lava I have worked in some fascinating fields...I know that my own life isn't worth writing about - I am mundane. In my 35+ years, I've found one person I want to write about because I would want to read about him. One. I've known hundreds of addicts (who almost always have vaguely interesting lives), and a number of other people with vaguely interesting lives, and everyone's life has points that are interesting, and I always think it's interesting how people get to where they are in life...but I don't want to read a whole book about it.
This person that I would read about? What makes his story different is that things didn't just happen *to* him, he made things happen in his own story which the rest of life reacted to, and he rose to meet. It's a redemption story, to be sure, but the events are highly unusual, and how they come about are unusual. He doesn't think any of it is...and all of that is why I want to write it :)
Tell that to tucker max
Sadbh Mc mullin writing a memoir 😥
All I got from this was that I need to write..
So I didn't wait until the video finished, I wrote an opening statement!!
Thank you for the push. 🥰
I cannot begin to express how thankful I am for your realness - this helped so much. Some of it was difficult to hear because I am guilty of these things, but it had to be said!
Instructions weren't clear, I got my typewriter stuck in a toaster.
That's gotta burn man...!
I'm Jesus Dad
You were supposed to stick your toaster into your typewriter. I know, it’s confusing
@@MrShanester117 Damn, alright. I think I get it now. Thanks for the tip.
Not what they meant by hot off the presses, dear
I love these memes so much
i just wanted to make fanfics man, not get attacked like this.
y'all can do it!
I'm writing a story based off of Christopher Paoloni's Inheritance Cycle
She's right tho
This isn‘t an attack, it is supposed to free you from illusionary expectations.
Fuckkk same 😩 this helped tho-
Your way to explanation & importance of writing was really excellent. I jus get from your video is "Writing" it is important to write it.Thank you ma'am for such explanation.
I love how your expression seems to shift back and forth between wanting to laugh and wanting to cringe. 💜 Thanks for this I needed to hear it!
"Inspiration is for people who don't finish books."
Love that.
It happens to be true, some of the worst writing comes what is called “inspiration”. As the late Shelby Foote once said, “writing is very hard work and you have to know what you’re doing every step of the way”
“Inspiration is for amateurs. The rest of us get to work.” - Chuck Close (artist)
"Inspiration is for people that don't finish books" I need that on a teeshirt.
I could honestly make one if it distracted me from my writing. :v
Your first DRAFT of your first book is likely to 'suck.' But learning how to edit it so it doesn't 'suck' is a really really really good skill to develop. Figure out what is wrong with your first book, and change that! Even if it means a major re-write. The problem is, if you abandon a book every time because it 'sucks', you're not learning anything. Nothing is more satisfying than to turn a pig's ear into a silk purse! Don't just force yourself to write; force yourself to edit till the book is good.
Boring opening? Dull characters? Stilted, unbelievable dialogue. Silly plot? Ending that doesn't work? Tangents abound? Lost the plot? Pacing is dreadful? Over-use of lazy language? Something in the book that annoys your beta readers? Just not the story you want to tell (any more?) Fix these problems.
One of the worst habits a beginning writer can develop is walking away from everything they write that isn't very good. MAKE it good! Whatever mistakes you make in your first book, I guarantee you won't make them in the second book.