Abby Geigerman
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Writing Vlog 📝☕️ Imposter Syndrome, Coffee Shops & Rediscovering a manuscript
Spend a weekend with me as I write from a few coffee shops, contend with a big helping of imposter syndrome, and finally rediscover my love for the craft :) Would love to know if I’m not the only one who feels/thinks these things-let’s chat below!
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TIMESTAMPS
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0:00 “I am not a writer”
0:52 Coworking space
1:11 Journaling & life updates
3:23 Manuscript check-in
4:27 Am I getting…better?
5:11 Finished the re-read
6:13 Yogurt review & drafting
6:44 Quick walk break
7:07 Writing from a coffee shop
7:43 Next day check-in
8:21 Life musings & type A panic
12:00 I AM A WRITER.
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AUTHOR STUFF
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Author website: ageigerman.com
The Power of Shadows on Amazon: a.co/d/gmmdyCE
The Power of Shadows at B&N: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-...
Add The Power of Shadows on Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/199298403-the-power-of-shadows
Beta Read future projects: forms.gle/mbnnTTqRQqYx7Rwp6
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Cover Design for Beginners 📔 How I designed my YA fantasy book cover for $20
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This is the video I wish I had when I designed my cover-from the beginning idea to the final hard copy book, here are all the steps I took to design the cover of my dreams with as little upfront $$ as possible. If you are on a budget but still want a beautiful cover that matches hard work you put into your story, hopefully this gives you a good idea of where to start. Please don’t hesitate to a...
6 years of gifts I’ve made (and which ones I recommend!) 🎁 Easy, low-cost & last for a long time!
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Homemade gifts are one of my favorite ways to show people I love them (plus they are usually pretty cost-effective!). Here are some of my favorites from birthdays, anniversaries and other occasions over the years-digital art, sewing projects (sweatshirts, shirts, pants), a cricket project, painting, animation, and more! 1:09 Memories box 1:59 Card deck scrapbook 2:35 Paintings 3:29 Digital art ...
Book nook transfomation 📚✨☕️ turning a junk closet into the cozy reading hideaway of my dreams
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Watch as I, a bookish girl with few skills and a lot of heart, try to transform a closet into my dream reading space. This project tested me in many ways, and at points had me convinced it would never be finished, but I could not be happier with the end result 🥹 AUTHOR STUFF: Author website: ageigerman.com The Power of Shadows on Amazon: a.co/d/gmmdyCE The Power of Shadows at B&N: www.barnesand...
Writing a novel 🫖 Cozy writing sprints & evening routine
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Spend an evening with me trying out a new writing routine with longer sprints, tea, and a special writing candle! Let me know what you're working on, would love to chat about it :) BOOKS/PLAYLISTS MENTIONED: Writing Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/01b135sYFPf2BgjFRgCaFD?si=777f0600c9034407 AUTHOR STUFF: Author website: ageigerman.com The Power of Shadows on Amazon: a.co/d/gmmdyCE The Power ...
Cozy Writing Vlog 📖☕️ Silent bookclub, late night sprints, fantasy mapmaking
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If you're a night owl like me (or are writing at a normal time of day lmk what time of day you get the most writing done), let's write together on a night with silent bookclub & decent word counts :) BOOKS/PLAYLISTS MENTIONED: Writing Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/01b135sYFPf2BgjFRgCaFD?si=777f0600c9034407 Reading: www.goodreads.com/book/show/127280062-ruthless-vows AUTHOR STUFF: Author w...
Cozy Writing Vlog ☕️📚 Getting back in the flow, craft book recommendation, writing sprints & routine
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Come write with me as I get back into the flow of things with sprints, scrivener, writing playlists and more. Also, if you are working on anything, I'd love to hear how it's going! BOOKS/PLAYLISTS MENTIONED: Mastering Plot Twists: www.goodreads.com/book/show/36800275-mastering-plot-twists Writing Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/01b135sYFPf2BgjFRgCaFD?si=777f0600c9034407 AUTHOR STUFF: Author...
7 things I wish I knew before writing a book
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Hope this was helpful :) If you have any other tips, advice or book recommendations please share them down below! BOOKS MENTIONED: Mastering Plot Twists: www.goodreads.com/book/show/36800275-mastering-plot-twists The Writer's Guide to Beginnings: www.goodreads.com/book/show/28627401-the-writer-s-guide-to-beginnings AUTHOR STUFF: Author website: ageigerman.com The Power of Shadows on Amazon: a.c...
How I wrote a book as a full-time college student
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How I wrote a book as a full-time college student
Career Advice from a Research Chemist
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Career Advice from a Research Chemist
Why Knot? An Introduction to Knot Theory
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Why Knot? An Introduction to Knot Theory
Advice from Women in STEM - Software Engineering
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Advice from Women in STEM - Software Engineering

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @rocknrollangel
    @rocknrollangel День тому

    And the use of Conditional III should have been on this list!

  • @HH-zb5ul
    @HH-zb5ul 4 дні тому

    Great channel 😊 Are you owning a website and do you think to own an app ?

  • @HH-zb5ul
    @HH-zb5ul 4 дні тому

    Is sriting books these days worth it ? Especially in the extistence of AI such as chatgpt and others

  • @HH-zb5ul
    @HH-zb5ul 4 дні тому

    Nice video ❤

  • @HH-zb5ul
    @HH-zb5ul 4 дні тому

    Is writimg books and sell them on amazon a good idea ? Kt it worth it or not ?

  • @HH-zb5ul
    @HH-zb5ul 4 дні тому

    Nice ❤ where are you from ?

  • @HH-zb5ul
    @HH-zb5ul 4 дні тому

    Is there a difference between novel and book?

  • @moonangel97
    @moonangel97 6 днів тому

    Great video and fantastic advice! Going in, I was worried that it would be the same advice I've heard before, but you were insightful and had new ideas instead of giving a repeat of vague advice a lot of UA-camrs give. Thank you! Also, loved what you had to say about “starting with action.” I've heard this saying so many times, and I was actually writing a script about how it doesn't mean what most people think it means. I think more people need to hear this.😊

  • @NileSmalls
    @NileSmalls 7 днів тому

    I liked how simple it was and how it wasn't too long

  • @user-ms2ch7dj9w
    @user-ms2ch7dj9w 8 днів тому

    the subtle plug of your book on the shelf really worked on me and now i have to buy it T_T I'm an aspiring writer working on my first novel and I can't wait to see what I can learn from reading your work!!

  • @annworthington7253
    @annworthington7253 8 днів тому

    Keep it fun!

  • @Nairaa.835
    @Nairaa.835 9 днів тому

    This was so helpful. Thank you so much for putting it out here !

  • @BernieVanHuyssteen
    @BernieVanHuyssteen 10 днів тому

    Thank you so much. Very informative and helpful.

  • @yoavjacoby8246
    @yoavjacoby8246 10 днів тому

    So my book's wordcount is getting a bit out of control, (160k, with about five or six chapters left before draft one is finished). I think I know the solution, but it breaks my heart. It's a three perspective novel, yet for the main character there are also flashback scenes from his childhood before every one of his chapters. I think the story can still work very well if I only hint at the backstory throughout the scenes in the present, and completely scrap all the flashback scenes (and then the word count might be more manageable at 120k). But my good, it's gonna be so painful, scrapping all those chapters, a lot of which I've gotten great feedback over. But it does encourage me that they weren't for nothing, they gave me (the author) a much better understanding of a lot of the characters.

  • @amiraelm9350
    @amiraelm9350 11 днів тому

    I really need to emphasize how much I needed to hear “no work is lost.” Thank you, thank you, thank you.

  • @EmmaBennetAuthor
    @EmmaBennetAuthor 11 днів тому

    You are most definitely a writer x

  • @CookyeDough
    @CookyeDough 11 днів тому

    Truer words have never been said. If you write, you're a writer. Good for you kiddo :) Truly

  • @galthewriter
    @galthewriter 11 днів тому

    im so glad i found your channel! as a writer who often goes through bouts of imposter syndrome i so relate to everything you said at the end. ive been in a writing slump for about six months now and i miss being excited about & enjoying the writing process. excited to see more of your writing journey 🥰

    • @abbygeigerman
      @abbygeigerman 11 днів тому

      Glad you’re here!! Hope you’re able to rediscover the joy in it soon ❤️ would love to hear updates!

  • @chargoeson
    @chargoeson 12 днів тому

    so happy to see an new vlog from you! i haven't published anything yet, but i relate so much to taking long breaks from writing (both intentional and unintentional) and feeling like i "forgot" how to do it or lost my touch. so glad there are infinite possibilities for inspiration! having faith in my own creativity is the best encouragement. i just have to remind myself that i always do come back to writing eventually.

    • @abbygeigerman
      @abbygeigerman 12 днів тому

      That's a good way to think about it--I need to remember that for next time I feel like this :')

  • @readingdino711
    @readingdino711 13 днів тому

    If it makes you feel any better, make a new document for every time you go back in and start rewriting. I personally save each draft as their own document and it really helped me write more.

    • @abbygeigerman
      @abbygeigerman 11 днів тому

      That’s a great idea-I’m going to start doing that from now on!

    • @katieakin1091
      @katieakin1091 9 днів тому

      I do this! With the story I'm currently working on, every time I've edited, it's been a copy of the previous edit. I even have the editing dates on the "cover"

  • @captainnolan5062
    @captainnolan5062 16 днів тому

    I want to see your collages in focus and up close.

  • @TheReluctantCoder
    @TheReluctantCoder 16 днів тому

    Did you get published traditionally? :)

    • @abbygeigerman
      @abbygeigerman 16 днів тому

      No, I spent a few months querying but ultimately decided to self publish. Happy to share what I’ve learned if you have any questions about either (the querying process or indie publishing)!

  • @kamilirebeca
    @kamilirebeca 17 днів тому

    You're an extremely amazing artist! ❤ I loved

  • @Samsbookcorner
    @Samsbookcorner 20 днів тому

    Can you also make a detailed guide of publishing and how you did it for young aspiring authors like us. Thanks

    • @abbygeigerman
      @abbygeigerman 19 днів тому

      Absolutely! I started with a video recently on how to design a cover but will have more coming soon about the publishing process. Wishing you luck on your journey!! ❤️

    • @Samsbookcorner
      @Samsbookcorner 19 днів тому

      @@abbygeigerman that would be great!!! Thanks!!

  • @rachelthompson9324
    @rachelthompson9324 20 днів тому

    I Like Joseph Campbell's take on beginnings. He says to begin in an "everyday trouble." Show the MC dealing with a minor problem which can foreshadow their type or character arc. It demonstrates the MC's surface before the deeper stuff they are made of comes out. It not a change. It is an indication they need to change.

  • @rachelthompson9324
    @rachelthompson9324 20 днів тому

    of the 50 or so craft books I have read the best one, to me, is from Larry Brooks called, Story Engineering. Larry covers everything you need to know about the mechanics of story.

    • @abbygeigerman
      @abbygeigerman 16 днів тому

      I haven’t read that one yet-added to my list!

  • @rachelthompson9324
    @rachelthompson9324 20 днів тому

    my first drafts are structurally solid because I plot and do a lot of preparation beforehand. I don't need a zero draft but I can see why others do.

    • @v.w.singer9638
      @v.w.singer9638 8 днів тому

      I've never done a zero draft. When I write, the first draft is basically complete. There may be small changes or additions during editing, but nothing major. I've definitely never needed to totally dump a completed book. It's like carving wood or etching metal. You only get one go.

  • @CookyeDough
    @CookyeDough 20 днів тому

    Lovely list, congrats. The greatest rule I've learned is "Be your number one fan. If you don't love what you're writing, no one will love to read it". But yeah, adding those to my personal list. Thanks.

    • @abbygeigerman
      @abbygeigerman 16 днів тому

      Love that! Adding it to my list ✍️

  • @HH-zb5ul
    @HH-zb5ul 21 день тому

    Chatgpt write books also

  • @amywindomhilton7895
    @amywindomhilton7895 28 днів тому

    So cool how you did this and explained it so clearly. And “buffering…” 😂

  • @EmmaBennetAuthor
    @EmmaBennetAuthor Місяць тому

    very happy to have discovered your channel! Great video!

  • @tulipstextiles
    @tulipstextiles Місяць тому

    Great ideas. Im 7 years deep into my relationship and i hadn’t thought of some of those. We recently donated our set of matching sweatshirts… ill need to make new ones just like the one you showed us 🎉🎉🎉

    • @abbygeigerman
      @abbygeigerman Місяць тому

      Would love to see a pic when you do!! ❤️

  • @J_Baxter
    @J_Baxter Місяць тому

    I'm getting ready to publish a book series and I definitely understand aboutbthe ego! Ive written over 200 novels but never published anything because of anxiety. With the book series, I have 5 characters and i feel so close to them... its as if they're my best friends. I feel so close to them! The story begins with a young man who is a bit of a pushover. He dies, meets a spiritual guide who sends him back to earth to learn how to overcome his fears. He meets four other individuals who have also died and returned, and they travel through time, being placed into difficult situations, and work as a team to find solutions and overcome their fears along the way. I've written four books in the series so far. I'd like to publish the first one. This advice you gave has been helpful. So much better than the other advice I've seen in a lot of other people's videos!

    • @abbygeigerman
      @abbygeigerman Місяць тому

      Congrats, and good luck on the publishing journey!! Are there any videos/topics you would want to see about that?

    • @J_Baxter
      @J_Baxter Місяць тому

      @@abbygeigerman Thanks! I enjoy writing! Yes, I would love to see a video on how to get over the anxiety. Sharing my books and characters is like sharing something personal. Then I fear no one will like my books. I'd love to know how some people get over that anxiety!

  • @DiathenEridani
    @DiathenEridani Місяць тому

    I had to watch this a second time to see what it was about because I was distracted by your great smile! Congratulations!

  • @twilightedits2281
    @twilightedits2281 Місяць тому

    You are underrated! These tips were so helpful! I’m so glad UA-cam recommended me this!

  • @outthewindowlive
    @outthewindowlive Місяць тому

    Lmao so relatable 😂

  • @chargoeson
    @chargoeson Місяць тому

    I LOVE the shoes! And also how personal all of these are to his interests and things you do together. So sweet. I also finally got my hands on The Power of Shadows and couldn't put it down. Such a cool debut novel!

    • @abbygeigerman
      @abbygeigerman Місяць тому

      Omg I’m so glad you liked it!! ❤️❤️❤️ Thanks for sharing it really means the world to me 🫶

  • @alexduggan68
    @alexduggan68 Місяць тому

    There is one thing about self publishing that has helped me. I have written a few books, and have improved with each one. The advice I would give is to publish that first book just to get it out of the way, because you can always go back and revise later.

    • @abbygeigerman
      @abbygeigerman Місяць тому

      That’s a great point with self publishing-I definitely want to discuss more of that process because I have also found it incredibly rewarding!

  • @grimmdanny
    @grimmdanny Місяць тому

    My favorite piece of advice is to not write to impress other writers.

    • @abbygeigerman
      @abbygeigerman Місяць тому

      That’s fantastic advice-I have definitely stressed myself out before by falling into that trap

  • @legiontheatregroup
    @legiontheatregroup Місяць тому

    Great video. #2. No Work Is Lost reminds me of a quote I read somewhere. I don’t remember who said it, or the exact words, but it went like this: “A good 400 page novel probably started out as a 600 page novel. The missing 200 pages are still there, you just can’t see them.”

    • @abbygeigerman
      @abbygeigerman Місяць тому

      That is such a good quote-it couldn’t be more true, definitely going to remember that 🧐

  • @acuervo006
    @acuervo006 Місяць тому

    I just found your channel but I like it so much already ❤ I hope you keep it going girl!

  • @jamicassidy7955
    @jamicassidy7955 Місяць тому

    I’m only just starting to take writing seriously, and with the first intention of writing for a 2D fantasy RPG I’m trying to create, but I still find this kind of advice to be so helpful. I feel like I want to start strong so I don’t need to re-write everything fifty times, but if that’s what it takes to get my vision into reality, then so be it. Great video and nice vibes 😊

    • @abbygeigerman
      @abbygeigerman Місяць тому

      Congrats, and hope it’s going well!! Would love to get updates on how it’s going 😊

    • @jamicassidy7955
      @jamicassidy7955 Місяць тому

      @@abbygeigerman - Thanks! Still in the learning phase but will update!

  • @beccatobar
    @beccatobar Місяць тому

    i just came across your channel and i absolutely love your vibe 🥹 oh my goodness you have such a sweet presence on camera. but i also feel you on the wanting to write more but just...not lol. when writing isn't your job, finding the time and energy for it, despite how much you love it, can feel so daunting. also hello!? 400 words in 10 minutes in insane!

    • @abbygeigerman
      @abbygeigerman Місяць тому

      Aw thank you!! Exactly, especially when work picks up writing is one of the first things I let fall off… hoping to start prioritizing better but definitely a work in progress!

  • @reikiwizard7778
    @reikiwizard7778 Місяць тому

    Well done 🙂. At the rate I’m going on my book , it will take me twice as long haha 🤦🏻‍♂️. How many hours a day did you generally write for to achieve that 2year time frame ?

    • @abbygeigerman
      @abbygeigerman Місяць тому

      Thank you! It depended-during the first draft, probably 4-6 but after that more like 1-2 during the editing/rewriting phases. You got this!!

  • @vincentochs637
    @vincentochs637 Місяць тому

    This is the first video I’ve ever seen of yours and I hope your book sells millions

  • @Oz_Nino
    @Oz_Nino Місяць тому

    Congrats!!! How do I get a copy? I’m trying to get into reading I might as well start here

    • @abbygeigerman
      @abbygeigerman Місяць тому

      Anywhere you get books online (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, some independent bookstores online)! It’s called The Power of Shadows :) Hope you enjoy!!

  • @lukelo1995
    @lukelo1995 Місяць тому

    great video and tips 💕 i hope you make a whole video next time about the zero draft and your method or style 💖

    • @abbygeigerman
      @abbygeigerman Місяць тому

      Definitely!! I’ll get started on that one soon :)

  • @AlbaPoulzen
    @AlbaPoulzen Місяць тому

    My biggest problem is that I always doubt myself, even though I get fantastic feedback. I rewrite my story repeatedly, afraid it's not good enough or missing parts. I'm also a perfectionist and get easily stressed out by working on the same page for days-sometimes weeks. 😮‍💨

    • @abbygeigerman
      @abbygeigerman Місяць тому

      That’s so relatable-it’s so hard to see how fresh eyes will read your story, but it helps me to remember how little time I take to read a page and that mostly I remember the full story arcs and characters over a single paragraph. I also force myself to push through and not go page by page until the end (although I know it’s hard)! I hope I’ll find your story someday in a bookstore :)

    • @AlbaPoulzen
      @AlbaPoulzen Місяць тому

      @@abbygeigerman It sure is, and I find it challenging when I have no family members or friends interested in reading or writing. I'm eager to share my thoughts and what I learned from amazing authors on UA-cam. Tricks and tips to become better. Maybe help each other by reading and talking about the character arc, the outline, or ideas if you get stuck. When you have writer friends, it’s easier to overcome self-doubt when you encourage each other. Thank you, I hope so too🌺

    • @davidcopson5800
      @davidcopson5800 24 дні тому

      "The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt". Sylvia Plath.

    • @AlbaPoulzen
      @AlbaPoulzen 24 дні тому

      @@davidcopson5800 It is, and it is hard to turn a blind eye to it.

  • @cateanddog
    @cateanddog Місяць тому

    Great video :)

  • @galthewriter
    @galthewriter Місяць тому

    Great video! This was super helpful! ❤