The 19 Worst Writing Mistakes and How to Overcome Them

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  • @vanjagray191
    @vanjagray191 Рік тому +18

    I feel the special snowflake part has a flipside though. We shouldn't assume that we have the most unique idea, but should also know that a never-seen-before idea isn't necessary for a story to be compelling. We shouldn't beat ourselves up about our story being not unique enough or in some ways similar to other stories and assume that because of that our story doesn't hold any value. I like to think that my story might not be something no one has ever seen before, but that it contains aspects that only I could have created that makes my story unique in its own right but standing alongside many different slightly unique stories of other people. It keeps me from being self-infatuated and arrogant but also from thinking I have nothing of value to say.

    • @XIsleTheWanderer
      @XIsleTheWanderer Рік тому

      I think he kind of addressed that with #12, focusing on making something truly unique :)

  • @pauligrossinoz
    @pauligrossinoz 19 днів тому

    *This is awesome!*
    That list of mistakes really hurt ... but the list of alternatives to those mistakes (the opposites) after that made me feel much better.
    There is only one change I'd make, which is the order.
    Fix No. 19 is my personal most critical one:
    *Think of the reader.*
    The way I'm writing my story is derived from that:
    _Try to put yourself in the reader's mindset._
    _Don't bore them._
    _Don't leave them confused._
    _Get their honest feedback to really find out if they're bored or confused._

  • @vicjames3256
    @vicjames3256 Рік тому +12

    20 year old me feels attacked.
    35 year old me knows this is the way.

    • @arzabael
      @arzabael Рік тому

      33 me has great deal of respect for 35 you

  • @fins2thright
    @fins2thright Рік тому +12

    I loved this. It made me laugh in a really self aware way. I would love a path or roadmap, or just tips on how to learn to write professionally. I'm on draft 7 of a thriller, and it is just now starting to look like something thanks to Story Grid.

    • @arzabael
      @arzabael Рік тому

      Hey what’s your thriller about??

  • @SuperBeanson
    @SuperBeanson Рік тому +4

    The best, most inspirational writer content on YT.

  • @goldchainbrothers1427
    @goldchainbrothers1427 Рік тому +2

    I agree with the last two though. It's my book, of course better is better, but I make no compromises.

  • @ElizaRad
    @ElizaRad Рік тому

    I have made so many of these mistakes with my first book. But with the second and third, I kinda started figuring it out. I wish I watched this video 10 years ago!

  • @andreabknight
    @andreabknight 10 місяців тому

    I keep coming back to this to check my mindset- making sure I am not slipping back into bad habits!

  • @theimaginarium
    @theimaginarium Рік тому +2

    Not only is this hilarious, it's cathartic to hear--I see so many fledgling writers do this stuff on forums all the time.

  • @rajiinnj
    @rajiinnj Рік тому +1

    You hit the nail on the head .... as you usually do .... Thanks

  • @youhavenoprivacyandownnoth8289
    @youhavenoprivacyandownnoth8289 23 дні тому

    unironically, most of these 'mistakes' were exactly what fueled me to write, especially the muse bit
    😂😂😂
    its selfishness that drives me, not skill

  • @JuergenSolys
    @JuergenSolys 8 місяців тому

    Wow thank you for the inspirations! We are in the process of writing our first book - these infos you shared really helped a lot! THANK YOU!!!

  • @philm9593
    @philm9593 Рік тому +1

    This is great stuff. If I find myself stalling I've found that paying attention to numbers 1, 5, and 6 are really useful. I've been doing this for a while now in the hope that this will allow me to develop as per number 11 "First, learn to write." I'm enjoying the process that's for sure.

  • @tovesama8953
    @tovesama8953 Рік тому +1

    A really great video. Made me think about how I do practice skills, but in a way that would let me keep all, and I mean all, my great characters, who deserve to be in that first book ;)

  • @rachelthompson9324
    @rachelthompson9324 10 місяців тому

    From the various writing groups I belonged to over the years I've seen stark resistance from writers about growing their craft. Some critique partners, especially, "aspiring writers" just don't see , or will not admit to having craft issues. Others I know reached a particular level and they've flatted out and never improve form there. I am about to pub my 8th book and I'm still striving to do better. The next after this one will be better still. I feel craft is 90% of the battle and tenacity is the rest of what it takes to write well. Writing is not magic. It is hard work.

    • @AutisticBrian
      @AutisticBrian 5 місяців тому

      Can you tell me the name of one of your books on Amazon please?

  • @forattentionpress491
    @forattentionpress491 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for excellent advice. This is why I only take it from writers with white or grey in their hair or beards, as they are the ones with enough experience not to be talking out of their butts. I haven't watched the entire video but a top mistake is not realising you can put in the work, but you still need LUCK.

  • @Yokar_mova1212
    @Yokar_mova1212 Рік тому +1

    I felt called out During the Special snowflake part 😂😂😂

  • @feruspriest
    @feruspriest Рік тому

    5 (produce and move on) is explicitly how writing is taught in k-12 and universities in the region I live.

  • @wendyw7304
    @wendyw7304 7 місяців тому

    Oh Good Lord, did this man watch me for the past two years? I've done all of this!

  • @djbenedetti1561
    @djbenedetti1561 Рік тому +1

    I love this. Hilarious and I am so so guilty of many of these. Great tips.

  • @dan_straub
    @dan_straub Рік тому +1

    I have at least half of those thoughts every day

  • @scottjackson163
    @scottjackson163 Рік тому

    How, is always the operative question.

  • @chelseyummali
    @chelseyummali 5 місяців тому

    Someone who doesnt understand sarcasms would have a lot of difficulty with this video. Such a strange was to present the information haha

  • @MrBadVuggum
    @MrBadVuggum Рік тому +1

    Quite amusing, but I'd suggest starting about 7 minutes in after he finishes knocking down the Aunt Sallys.

  • @strinnk
    @strinnk 8 місяців тому

    Hi i really need help, i have always wanted to be a writer and I'm excited about the idea of writing a book, but i have NEVER written anything in my life and i don't know how to start practicing, what should i do?😢

    • @StoryGrid
      @StoryGrid  8 місяців тому

      Honestly? Join our next workshop in May: store.storygrid.com/lovers-meet-workshop
      Happy to jump on a call to discuss: calendly.com/timgrahl/30min
      - Tim

  • @scloftin8861
    @scloftin8861 5 місяців тому

    `I really need to stop watching videos on how to be a better writer ... 'cause all it does is reinforce my imposter syndrome issues. Not gonna stop me, but writing when I'm depressed is not such a wonderful idea ... kills off a lot of characters, some of them actually important.

  • @CoeThomas
    @CoeThomas 7 місяців тому

    From a bunhc of videos i watched last weekm, no video helped me more than your show-dont-tell walkthru

  • @PhoenixCrown
    @PhoenixCrown Рік тому +1

    Great stuff, thanks! p.s. I AM a unique snowflake!

  • @tael789
    @tael789 Рік тому

    Hey, I'm from Indonesia. I can understand in eng sub, but I hope you'are also put Indonesia Subtitle

  • @JCKHayala
    @JCKHayala 6 місяців тому

    some of us are special snowflakes, that's just the reality of the situation

  • @StingyGeek
    @StingyGeek 9 місяців тому

    "Assume you are a special snowflake" - LOL.

  • @marienbad2
    @marienbad2 8 місяців тому

    The skill development one made me laugh in an ironic way as this whole channel is about skill development and we are watching a video about this very thing right now! Also you big up editors - isn't your partner and editor? Can hardly say "editors are dicks" lol or you won't be getting laid! (I am joking around, clearly editors are important, many novels start with a few kind words about their editor.)

  • @bernadetteshields3726
    @bernadetteshields3726 Рік тому +1

    Very enlightening and informative hopefully I'm only guilty of four of these sins.😂

  • @GreggMikulla
    @GreggMikulla 5 місяців тому

    This stuff is impossible. Either youre born a Shakespeare or you aren't. You will never be a Tolstoy, Joyce, McCarthy. Why try? Honest question. If greatness is unachievable, why waste time?.

    • @StoryGrid
      @StoryGrid  5 місяців тому

      How are you the same person that, two days ago, left this comment:
      "This training must have seeped into my subconscious; I wrote a bit not long after and saw improvement."
      You just said you're either born great or not, but also saw improvement in your own writing.
      - Tim

    • @GreggMikulla
      @GreggMikulla 5 місяців тому

      @StoryGrid true. For a little while I was riding on a pink cloud, but after a day I was back to writing garbage. I think your advice is superlative, but I can't comprehend it, and realized I need to accept that I can't improve. The worst part of it is that I love to write. This is no criticism on you or your channel

  • @peggydunn4346
    @peggydunn4346 5 місяців тому

    Hilarious

  • @leeoswald9799
    @leeoswald9799 2 місяці тому

    Mistake #21--Spend all your time watching UA-cam videos on how to be a writer.