HOW TO WRITE A BOOK START TO FINISH 📖 (my *FOOLPROOF* 4 step novel process)

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  • @ananeu
    @ananeu  Рік тому +105

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  • @evrenjw
    @evrenjw Рік тому +891

    NOTES (not done with AI lol)
    *step one: braindump/brain vomit document*
    _step one a:_ braindump everything you can think of about your story in bullet (dot) points. think about characters, the plot, the premise; just everything you can think of, even if you know it won't go into the story.
    _step one b:_ go to the top of your doc and write down some information about your story like the project name (you can come up with a cute project name to make it more fun), genre, vibes/themes you want to include, your estimated word count (length), and a short summary or basic premise. try to keep the premise fewer than five sentences.
    _step one c:_ organize your document so that it's easier to continually update throughout the writing process. for example, you can separate it into sections for characters, scenes, settings, the magic system, and quotes. this allows you to keep the messiness of brainstorming while keeping your ideas for different story elements separated.
    *step two: place-plot*
    list possible places/settings where things can happen, and see where your imagination and the story take you from there. since your characters need to be moving in your world and the story needs to happen somewhere, this can be really helpful for visualizing your story and connecting different events as well as coming up with new ones. think about what can happen in a certain place, like how it could be connected to another plot point, or how the character(s) react to where they are.
    *step three: zero draft*
    your zero draft is your story told to yourself using short sentences. to begin, make a new Google Doc (or any document) and make a table with two columns titled "chapter number" (or name) and "draft". write what happens in each chapter or scene with bullet points and use short sentences to just get the story and ideas down on the page. you can focus more on action and dialogue here rather than internal monologue. just think about telling the story to yourself and making it easier to write the first and subsequent drafts later.
    *step four: the first draft*
    you're now ready to write the real first draft! create a new document and split-screen it with the zero draft or have the zero draft nearby, like on a tablet for example. then start writing the story using your zero draft and other notes and brainstorming as guides. the first draft is where you can make more fun, creative decisions and really let your description and characters' voices shine.
    Thank you so much for this video, Ana! It is really helpful and kind of erased a lot of my doubt and fear of starting something. I'm inspired/motivated to write now! I love your videos on how you plot/outline so a suggestion I have is to make more videos on how you plot and outline? Like the way you "pantser-plot" your zero draft or maybe you could try place-plotting a small story as an example of how it can be used? Idk but I think it'd be cool. Anyway, thank you for the amazing videos you make and I hope you take care of yourself! It's hard for me to take care of myself a lot of the time but I've been working on it. :)

    • @johanna.sonnenschein
      @johanna.sonnenschein Рік тому +17

      thank u sm for sharing these notes! They are really helpfull!!

    • @SA-mv2ku
      @SA-mv2ku 11 місяців тому +15

      You are an angel for this!

    • @Hermione_Granger1234
      @Hermione_Granger1234 11 місяців тому +9

      Thank you very much for these notes! They help explain the process in simple words, and simply *must* thank you for that.

    • @Coral_breeze
      @Coral_breeze 9 місяців тому +3

      Thanks!! You're a life saver

    • @thehangingparsiple5692
      @thehangingparsiple5692 8 місяців тому +2

  • @Rashey3
    @Rashey3 10 місяців тому +1716

    i never thought i would ever write a book at just 13 years old ( my first book has 57 pages im proud hehe 😁)

    • @shojuno3987
      @shojuno3987 10 місяців тому +108

      congrats!! best of luck down the line! you got this! keep dreaming and do more! :))

    • @jackieandashleym2666
      @jackieandashleym2666 10 місяців тому +169

      I wrote mine when I was 12 and wrote 257 pages for a writing competition and won :D

    • @inreallife530
      @inreallife530 10 місяців тому +54

      @@jackieandashleym2666Good job! Keep that up you’ll make that into a career!

    • @notmik3
      @notmik3 10 місяців тому +33

      looks like im not the only one! im so proud of u!

    • @phantomspirit_eis3200
      @phantomspirit_eis3200 10 місяців тому +35

      Me at 12 already written 300 pages but still thinking I haven’t written everything

  • @HeyThereJay
    @HeyThereJay Рік тому +421

    I just turned 20- I'm going to write my book this decade. This is something I've always wanted to do, but never had the structure or idea of how to start it. Thank you so much for this advice. I am going to continuously reference back this video in my process!

    • @cloverplease7540
      @cloverplease7540 11 місяців тому +9

      How’s it going?

    • @F1CTI0N4L
      @F1CTI0N4L 11 місяців тому +11

      I'm 13 and I'm starting to slowly build my community by posting on tiktok and inviting everyone to my discord server(only one person has joined at the moment, haha..) but luckily, I had my classmates and friends to help me, and I still do! they're really helpful and they help me create more unique characters and ideas.
      What I'm saying is that it never hurts to ask for help or build up your community. It helped me gain more and more motivation to keep going, haha. (This is coming from a person who procrastinates a LOT)

    • @randumb.object
      @randumb.object 7 місяців тому +2

      Its been four months, I'm 20, 21 soon and I also plan on writing my book! I wanted to see if you have made any progress and give you the notification to pull you back to this video. Maybe inspire you if you lost it!

  • @luzuko_sonkapu
    @luzuko_sonkapu 9 місяців тому +166

    I opened UA-cam and searched ''how to write novel beginner" and boom I'm here already within the clip I've drafted the whole idea

    • @ananeu
      @ananeu  9 місяців тому +22

      YEEEAAH BESTIE!!

  • @ginasmith590
    @ginasmith590 9 місяців тому +217

    I am a 63 year old woman. I have been wanting to write for years. I have written screenplays but now I want to write books. Your advice is very valuable. Thank you.

    • @Juneberryroblox
      @Juneberryroblox 3 місяці тому +2

      ⁠​⁠@@Dad_desk143I can’t do Hindi but english yes…

    • @SaraPayá-s9p
      @SaraPayá-s9p 3 місяці тому +6

      That is so sweet! I’d love to know what are you writing about 🥹

    • @Fonk_Creates
      @Fonk_Creates Місяць тому +1

      ⁠wow screen play! That is truly amazing 😻

    • @Aoqpow
      @Aoqpow 12 днів тому

      You got this!

  • @Mirilaak
    @Mirilaak Рік тому +224

    imo this is the perfect way to explain how to organise chaotic thinking without taking away how chaotic it is. i am not good at being SUPER organised and planning out everything meticulously, but this explained how to do exactly what i’ve been wanting using the way my brain works, and i don’t even think it was on purpose. you’ve given me a lot of motivation and hope and i look forward to finally writing a novel as i’ve been trying to do for over 7 years now

    • @nightx..
      @nightx.. Рік тому +3

      This is exactly my problem as well

  • @soapy6
    @soapy6 Рік тому +867

    the whole 0 draft thing is SUCH a good idea

  • @martizen
    @martizen Рік тому +738

    some notes for me and you

    • @teatalkradio7432
      @teatalkradio7432 Рік тому +15

      This is so nicely put together. I love it. 💕

    • @jessicaevans905
      @jessicaevans905 Рік тому +5

      Thank you for writing this down!! 🤍

    • @McMxffy
      @McMxffy Рік тому +3

      As someone too impatient to watch videos like this, you are a saint- Thank you very much!

    • @NoctXis333
      @NoctXis333 Рік тому

      Ty. I appreciate you and your work. :)

    • @The_Vampire930
      @The_Vampire930 Рік тому

      Tysm you're awesome

  • @Floppedd
    @Floppedd 9 місяців тому +40

    Im 16 years old and im trying to write a psychology book,to raise awareness on people about mental health and psychological characters and personalities; Empath,Dark Empath,Narcissist,Machevalian,Co Dependent,Sociopath,Psychopath etc.

    • @abbys6481
      @abbys6481 4 місяці тому +1

      I swear I've thought of a similar idea to these themes. Im intrigued about the plot if you happen to have one.

    • @Hirochan283
      @Hirochan283 4 місяці тому

      That's so cool!
      Tbh, I started writing a book similar to mental health. Does that count as a psychology book?

  • @PrincessRosie64
    @PrincessRosie64 11 місяців тому +115

    ❤Timestamps❤
    Intro 0:22 to 2:52
    1: Brainstorm Document-3:00
    2: Place Plotting- 7:04
    3: The Zero Draft- 9:36
    4: The First Draft-11:06

  • @Allison-wj4io
    @Allison-wj4io 4 місяці тому +21

    I’m an 13 year old, and I have always been gifted in English , and have always wanted to take it more seriously and write an actual short stories/book but, I’ve always got overwhelmed when it came to the planing and knowing what and where to write everything. I searched “how to write a book” and this video came up, I can officially say I’ve started my first draft for my book idea.
    Thank you for making this video!!!

    • @talkingweevil3172
      @talkingweevil3172 4 місяці тому +1

      We’re like twins! Except I’m 14…

    • @iinathemascot.
      @iinathemascot. 4 місяці тому +1

      Same here!! You all break a leg with your drafts!!

  • @bunniiaa
    @bunniiaa Рік тому +60

    i keep saying i want to write a book, and i just haven’t because i don’t know how. Today our teacher showed us a book that a student only a year older than I published. It really inspired me and i’m very determined to write now.

  • @microwavedmetal
    @microwavedmetal 7 місяців тому +49

    16 here, I wanna start writing about life. Basically a book about my mind as I’ve realised that my mind is something many people don’t understand. Which is sad because my mind is a wonderful place to me. It’s a weird concept but I have a feeling it’s gonna be big.

    • @Monkeys.88
      @Monkeys.88 3 місяці тому +4

      I would love to read the finished book!:D

    • @ahmedmaqsood4957
      @ahmedmaqsood4957 Місяць тому +2

      same like me

    • @smilingsmitha1923
      @smilingsmitha1923 Місяць тому +1

      You can create the character like you you can just write story with your thaughts as the characters thaughts why not it will be more emotional and good

    • @BriannaStanford-n2k
      @BriannaStanford-n2k 25 днів тому +1

      Hiii I'm 17 and I feel the exact same way! Even my parents don't understand how my brain works. Pretty sure I have narcissism (plssss don't put me in the sterotype I try my best to control it) :( or maybe it's bipolar? I've had a terrible life and I kinda want to base my story or at least the vibes of it to my life my life is just getting better rn and I have an amazing bf but I've been called to writing and reading my while life. READ DEATH IS MY BFF. It draws you in so much its actually crazy. It's on wattpad (I suggest the rewritten versions) but the author also had 2 books of it published!

    • @microwavedmetal
      @microwavedmetal 24 дні тому

      I don’t think it’s narcissistic, for me, I have a macabre train of thought and I like darker things. I’m a very honest person. I also like poetry and song writing I tend to write darker things. People don’t usually understand it. There is this stigma that if you’re in the darker side, you’re mentally unstable. I personally think it’s more of a 2 types of people scenario. Person A likes the happy stuff and doesn’t like to think about reality. Person B on the other hand always thinks of reality. Person A gets sad when things die, Person B is accepting and is fascinated by the scenario. There is no set box and sometimes the craziest person is the right person.

  • @HopediahPlanter
    @HopediahPlanter 7 місяців тому +9

    Ive always wanted to write a novel but never knew how to start or what to do. This has helped me so much and its made my usual writting process so much easier. :)

  • @Cocomellonrat
    @Cocomellonrat Місяць тому +3

    i started writing my book the other day and im ready on page 34 you helped me so much

  • @heeeymanu3562
    @heeeymanu3562 Рік тому +136

    Writing my own book has been a goal in my life. I'll just leave this comment here and I hope I can make it true in the future. Thanks for inspiring us to try )

    • @Saku_Shortss
      @Saku_Shortss Рік тому +2

      Hiii how’s it going

    • @allisonkelly6305
      @allisonkelly6305 Рік тому +1

      Yes update please!

    • @emelischulz2719
      @emelischulz2719 10 місяців тому

      Updateee

    • @Dad_desk143
      @Dad_desk143 4 місяці тому

      Is anybody interested on story writing??
      Book name:-My love from your heart
      Book them :- love
      Book genre: story
      Language: hindi and English
      Number of pages for each writers will be 6+1
      Perks( your reward) : -
      E-Book
      E- certificate
      E- application letter social media promotion.
      If anyone interested then reply me .

    • @Jenswag
      @Jenswag 4 місяці тому

      ​​@@Dad_desk143hiiii can I volunteer? I am 13 years old and I have thing for writing. I'll love to write about it!

  • @jessw4350
    @jessw4350 Рік тому +63

    Love this guide! I would love to see a longer video of you explaining how you “Pantser plot” your zero draft! Or maybe just a Vlog where you do an example bullet point plot! I always think up cool story ideas but then get stuck with brainstorming the plot and how to make the storyline progress in a natural way.
    Thanks for all your awesome writing videos they help me so much! :)

  • @EqualCrow
    @EqualCrow Рік тому +8

    Holy- someone actually has something that works for my brain. HOW, I have been looking for this for YEARS.

  • @Bracyteaker11
    @Bracyteaker11 Рік тому +13

    I love being passionate about a new project. I’m rekindling my relationship with writing at the moment :)

  • @TotallyNotKami
    @TotallyNotKami 3 місяці тому +7

    Im a young begginer writer, your videos help a lot :] i wrote about 11 chapters of my first book a few months ago, but ditched it at some point.. a few days ago i decided i dont like what i wrote so im starting over! I just started my 2nd chapter lol
    After learning about writing a bit, I like what i wrote now a lot better thanks to your videos!

  • @of_ashes
    @of_ashes 10 місяців тому +134

    I've always been taught this 3-step method to writing a novel:
    #1. Write
    #2. The
    #3. Book

    • @rosessaikkii
      @rosessaikkii 8 місяців тому +5

      having a background can be helpful so it isn't stress or taking too much time just staring on wtv you're writing on. But yea, it is a bit of a wait before actually writting.

  • @filonarafinja
    @filonarafinja Рік тому +45

    This is so freaking helpful. Thank you so much

  • @xHuntr3ss
    @xHuntr3ss 9 місяців тому +6

    It’s my dream to become a professional novelist and artist, it’s my passion, I started creating many different fantasies in my head at a young age. I’ve built entire worlds and I have no idea what to do with them, I’m glad I found your video, it helped me a lot! ❤

  • @g.ctheweebbecomefat
    @g.ctheweebbecomefat Рік тому +29

    I'm only on the first step but I already feel empowered and ready to write, thank you so much Ana 😁

  • @Nopenoo-z9f
    @Nopenoo-z9f Рік тому +26

    Thank you SOOOOOO MUCH I’m currently working on a book about some disasters that happen but I keep getting stuck on what to write but this helped a ton Thank you ❤

  • @afternoonbears6989
    @afternoonbears6989 Рік тому +14

    I replayed the section where you mentioned,
    “Place Plotting” about 10 times!!
    I just LOVE that idea!
    I can already see my stories coming to life & unfolding in such a super easy way even though I haven’t even written anything yet.
    Thank you, Ana neu for being such a GENIUS!!!

  • @Thebluebutterfly99
    @Thebluebutterfly99 Місяць тому +2

    This video was perfection.
    I was really struggling, wondering how to start writing the book and in what order. This made the process seem really simple.
    Thank you for breaking it down into steps to follow. Great work.
    I've wanted to write a book for ages, but due to personal reasons and my writing knowledge was from school and it's been a long time since then aha.X

  • @matthewsealy3127
    @matthewsealy3127 7 місяців тому

    You’re absolutely right about wearing reading glasses it shows your highly educated and shows your working on a project that shows that you better yourself and encourage others to do the same especially if you’re in the process of writing books for people seeking change to better themselves in life and and when they read your books and it’ll inspire them to be a better person and to encourage them to be creative with ideas

  • @shivamghildiyal4883
    @shivamghildiyal4883 Рік тому +8

    Wow.. this is so great. I can’t explain how much I love your approach.. the structured way, esp The Zero Draft. Thank you for shining light over my dark path of writing my first book.

  • @aliciarose_art
    @aliciarose_art Рік тому +48

    aaaa thank you for this!! I'm planning on making a webtoon for a story I've had in mind for years but I really struggle to make a proper plot. So excited to finally sit down and plan out this story!

    • @stariizodi
      @stariizodi Рік тому +3

      Omg same! I wish you luck!! 🍀

    • @lovffle
      @lovffle 7 місяців тому +2

      A webtoon sounds cool :0 I was interested in doing that but I struggle with drawing 😭 good luck tho ❤

  • @nell-bo2ek
    @nell-bo2ek Рік тому +24

    I’ve been requesting this one! THANK YOU SO MUCHHH 💕

  • @stout_tossme7541
    @stout_tossme7541 9 днів тому

    Thank you for taking the time to share your process.
    I have been “jotting” my chapters and plot at random as I have time or the desire hits me. Being late 40’s and wanting to write. I decided now is the time.
    Thank you

  • @door_made_of_wood
    @door_made_of_wood 8 місяців тому +1

    I finally finished developing the idea I had for a story at 12 - it’s changed a LOT, not even the same as it was at the start except for a few aspects, and I had nowhere to start writing and I felt so lost and I came across this video and now I have a prologue!!!! tysm!!!!!

  • @Genesisvustoriez
    @Genesisvustoriez Рік тому +6

    I really needed a video from yu in this topic?! I can’t wait to watch 😊

  • @Jungkookswinebottle
    @Jungkookswinebottle 10 місяців тому +34

    I just turned 13 and finished my thriller/romance book and I never thought I would be good at writing because my dream is to be a police officer but I think I’ll pick up both careers
    Edit: I just started a romance book recently, I’m on chapter 34 and Ik I won’t publish it but wtv

    • @Oceanmist1
      @Oceanmist1 5 місяців тому +2

      I think you can do it I wish you the best of luck! 😊

    • @Jungkookswinebottle
      @Jungkookswinebottle 5 місяців тому

      @@Oceanmist1 thxxx

  • @encarnasanchez7814
    @encarnasanchez7814 10 місяців тому +1

    I finished the first draft of my book recently and I didn't know what to do next until I found this video. Thank you so much for sharing it with us!

  • @stinawatson6327
    @stinawatson6327 Місяць тому

    Probably the best writing advice on how to start I've come upon so far! Can't wait to see what else I can learn here! Thank you

  • @MysteriousAuthor-y7j
    @MysteriousAuthor-y7j 2 місяці тому +1

    Starting to write a book at 11! Great help through this video!

  • @afternoonbears6989
    @afternoonbears6989 Рік тому +1

    ”Place Plotting” has caused me to SUBSCRIBED to your channel of brilliance!!!

  • @BlueBelle277
    @BlueBelle277 10 місяців тому +2

    I’ve been writing since I was a teenager and never thought to outline 😂 I’d just write scenes on paper and try to put them together when writing in a doc now that I’m actually looking to get published im going to actually try plotting thank you for this ❤

  • @davidparanycz4097
    @davidparanycz4097 8 місяців тому +1

    Im never ever gonna write a book because im just not skilled enough but this helped me get the story I had in my head for years mapped out on paper. so thank you sm for that

  • @annielynn8730
    @annielynn8730 5 місяців тому +5

    This is really helpful, as a child. I always wanted to be a novelist, and my short stories were always wildly praised (my literally just my parents and teachers), but I never did anything with it.
    Now I’m 26, and this year I have been fired (illegally but I can’t afford a lawsuit), dumped by my fiancé, and more recent health complications I can’t afford.
    I guess if there is a good time, it would be now between doordashing and job hunting
    I Just have a tough time with the plot. I know I have the ability to make something come to life, but I don’t have the story I need to tell yet. And all the advice I get says don’t force it.

    • @Dad_desk143
      @Dad_desk143 4 місяці тому

      Is anybody interested on story writing??
      Book name:-My love from your heart
      Book them :- love
      Book genre: story
      Language: hindi and English
      Number of pages for each writers will be 6+1
      Perks( your reward) : -
      E-Book
      E- certificate
      E- application letter social media promotion.
      If anyone interested then reply me .

  • @hykhdl
    @hykhdl Рік тому +7

    The zero draft tip just solved 99 of my problems

  • @BlueFlames8975
    @BlueFlames8975 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you so much for making this video you have helped me so much with my writing. I have never been able to write and finish a book before. It has been my dream to become an author and finish writing a book and then publish one. With this method of planning out the book I have hope and believe that I can finish my first book and publish it! Thank you so much!

  • @drawanglereca9333
    @drawanglereca9333 3 місяці тому

    I'm a year late here but I'm so glad I discovered your video! I'm a 26 year old freelance illustrator and have been wanting to find my niche elsewhere, and learning writing has been my most recent hyperfixation. I've been trying to just do it all on my own with no guidance outside of Google but not knowing where to start has been killing that drive. I have a whole lot of nonsense written for two stories that I switch back and forth between. I really love how you organized your methods here, my ADD brain appreciates it 🥰

  • @sarahkiernan9198
    @sarahkiernan9198 Місяць тому

    This is getting me so excited to write my Nanowrimo project :) having an actual process and list is what I've been missing, with so many projects just wasted because I didn't have direction on how to continue them. Thank you x

  • @Miss_GenGen
    @Miss_GenGen Рік тому +6

    I'm excited to watch another one of your amazing videos!

  • @ringdingdisaster
    @ringdingdisaster 4 місяці тому

    i have a very bad habit of just *starting* before working out the finer details, and run into a wall after chapter 3 and stay there- this really helped!! thanks ana!!

  • @audreycabuag2158
    @audreycabuag2158 Місяць тому

    I’ve been trying to find a plotting method that works for me for soooo long and this is absolutely perfect. You’ve given me hope, thank you! lol

  • @searchbug
    @searchbug Рік тому +6

    Hi Ana, thank you for sharing such invaluable tips and insights! Your friendly and engaging delivery made it feel like we were having a cozy chat over coffee.
    Keep those amazing vlogs coming, you're making the writing world a brighter place! 🌟

  • @OriginalDrGonzo
    @OriginalDrGonzo 8 місяців тому +2

    Hi Ana, I've always had an interest in stories whether it be from movies, video games, and even books. After years of contemplating if I could ever write, I've decided I actually want to give it a shot. I'm starting out researching how one even begins such an endeavor and I have come across your video. So far I like your way of thinking, so thank you for this video! To say the least, it looks very daunting and intimidating, but this will be the first time I have tried anything in life that isn't video games. LOL!
    Thank you again.

  • @yongbokkaee
    @yongbokkaee Рік тому +1

    Ana? If ur reading this ilysm. Your literally one of my favorite people and I haven’t even met you! You have given me the courage to write.

  • @JanaStrongcat
    @JanaStrongcat Рік тому +3

    Ana you don´t know how much you´ve helped me with that video! 😭 I always think about my story idea and characters etc. and how much I wanna write this book but I just don´t know how to start or even plot it. While watching this video I got so many ideas how I could start and it´s like someone turned on the light in my head. Thank youuuu!! 💕✨

    • @roni2971
      @roni2971 6 місяців тому

      So did you write it?

  • @ArtByTiaMarie
    @ArtByTiaMarie 8 місяців тому

    THIS HAS HELPED BEYONDDDDDD WHAT YOU KNOW OML

  • @ynaesthetics
    @ynaesthetics 4 місяці тому +2

    I'm 15 years old, started writing around 12 like most of us who've an experience of writing cringe books when we were young LOL! Even though i started writing at 12 it was mostly fanfictions and OF COURSE on Wattpad. But throughout the years I've improved a lot in every aspect of writing and I got a lot of hype on my ffs too which encouraged me to continue writing. Although, when i actually started reading published novels, my mind immediately changed to writing my own novel one day because i wanted to come up with my own characters, character names, etc. After a ton of thinking i decided to close my ff account and made a brand new acc for novel writing. I've been planning my novel for over a year and half now and now that I finally want to start writing it, i thought some tips from writers might make this a little easier for me. ❤

  • @frankhainke7442
    @frankhainke7442 3 місяці тому +1

    Endlich mal etwas, dass neu ist. Danke.

  • @rid1khan367
    @rid1khan367 7 місяців тому +8

    Like if you are a legend who saw at 0:05 she said full-proof instead of fool proof 🎉

  • @maseyclippingch.
    @maseyclippingch. 2 місяці тому

    wow, this is such helpful advice! I always knew the beginning and end of stories when I first drafted them out but I never knew what to put in between. the idea of thinking of places where the characters could go is going to really help me out, so thank you!

  • @chloed5583
    @chloed5583 2 місяці тому

    Omg I can’t thank you enough!!! This helped me actually start finally!!! Thank you!!! 🥰

  • @rocket7281
    @rocket7281 2 місяці тому

    I'm 14, and I have been SO intimidated by the idea of writing a book, that I never got to it. Like, just on a whim, I made a quick decision to just start right now. Though, I can't wait to see how this unfolds. I'm sure it will be a wonderful journey. My mother really wanted to write a book and has been planning her whole life to write it, so I hope by my writing of my own book, she will find inspiration to finally start it. Thank you!!! 💖💖💖

  • @meishas_krafts
    @meishas_krafts Рік тому +5

    Im planning on doing the next camp Nano so I was looking for this!

  • @AN-jz3kf
    @AN-jz3kf 11 місяців тому

    Adding FOOLPROOF to something where any method of putting words to paper and then editing them is valid made my day lol

  • @VallidenA.Phantom-sc1vv
    @VallidenA.Phantom-sc1vv Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much I've never thought or heard of place plotting very useful

  • @raven-chan2071
    @raven-chan2071 Рік тому +8

    I think the zero draft is going to be a life saver

  • @Goddessy0
    @Goddessy0 9 місяців тому

    This sounds so fun to do, I've tried to write a book but I'm all over the place... Gonna give this a try!

  • @IfWiccanYouCan
    @IfWiccanYouCan 7 місяців тому

    I write for fun, and haven’t been particularly adamant. Because my writing can be a bit crazy, i can’t seem to completely run with one idea. So thank you, this helps!

  • @AtMonica
    @AtMonica 2 місяці тому

    This video helped me so so much! I am 14 years old and despite my dyslexia, I love reading one of my dreams is to write a book yet I didn't know how to start one or how to make a good one because I felt like my last idea was a flop.
    Thank you for this ❤❤

  • @helpmeh1221
    @helpmeh1221 2 місяці тому

    i really enjoyed this but i love how this feels so nostalgic like 2015 tutorials

  • @ViaJxzz
    @ViaJxzz 4 місяці тому

    Seeing people comment that they have started writing books at 12 and 13 has inspired me. I've always loved english. Now that I see people around my age doing it, I have the courage to do it myself. So thank you to all the people who commented their experience. You've helped me feel more capable! Have a good rest of your day or night!!!!

  • @Mister_Oddity
    @Mister_Oddity 9 місяців тому

    thanks for the tips, I now figured out what to do for something I'm planning to write

  • @Rose_Mars333
    @Rose_Mars333 9 місяців тому

    Tysm for this video it helps me so much when I’m trying to write a story. Before this when I have an idea I kind of just wrote down that once specific scene but I always ended up getting bored of it or forgetting about it and I really regret that because as I look back I realize that some of them could become good books so again tysm for this it really helps me keep organized

  • @The_InsomniacArtist
    @The_InsomniacArtist Рік тому +2

    Another thing! if you know it'll take more than a day to write the ideas, plot, Etc., Set a timer of a goal for how long you write every day instead of doing it for hours and burning yourself out, if you do you just won't want to write it anymore. i do fifteen minutes and do more if i think i can, like add seven minutes, and stop early if i stop wanting to write, so i don't get burned out.

  • @jasonjavan1171
    @jasonjavan1171 Рік тому +1

    I LOVE YOU , YOU ARE THE BEST , JUST THE MOMENT I GAVE UP ON WRITTING MY NOVEL U GIVE ME HOPE TO CONTINUE , THE STEPS YOU MENTIONED WERE AMAZING AND SUPER BRILLIANT, JUST WANNA SAY THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH FOR THIS AMAZING VIDEO

  • @CaitlynTanKaiYing
    @CaitlynTanKaiYing Місяць тому

    I've never gotten this far before!!!!! Thank you so much

  • @matthewsealy3127
    @matthewsealy3127 7 місяців тому

    I’ve noticed that when writing books it’s a similarity of essay writing from the thesis by the argument layout of a well organized essay by state your main idea make sure your verb endings agree and most importantly you learn that punctuation is very important especially preventing run ons is basically it goes on to the next sentence at the time your reader would get out of breath because of no punctuation for them to pause to catch their breath

  • @zenebornman7917
    @zenebornman7917 Рік тому +2

    I'm a Planster too. Thanks so much Ana, this is so helpful!! ❤💙

  • @LaroxxOG
    @LaroxxOG 9 місяців тому

    I planned a long book about a war. This helped me so much!😃

  • @LillianaC-lw3up
    @LillianaC-lw3up 2 місяці тому

    This is so helpful im so excited to see my book come together (its going on wattpad)

  • @passionproject568
    @passionproject568 5 місяців тому

    You have the cutest desk ❤ so organized and clean... ❤❤❤

  • @tiffanyzw4267
    @tiffanyzw4267 5 місяців тому

    can't wait to start writing my first fantasy book, ive been into reading a lot of fantasy and now i really want to start writing

  • @minjxi_oo
    @minjxi_oo 10 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much ana this helped me with my story so much🤗

  • @BEYOURLANGUAGE-hr1gb
    @BEYOURLANGUAGE-hr1gb 8 місяців тому +1

    man! amazing music!

  • @kevinmadrid3743
    @kevinmadrid3743 Рік тому +1

    Those are some good ideas. I might try them.

  • @MotherAnt
    @MotherAnt 9 місяців тому

    Will be writing my second book. Published the first one years ago and had my 4th child after, felt lost or not sure if what I did before still works now. Your video is helpful and so validating because I just got serious with my journaling as my Brain Vomit, with high hopes that I can grab my book content there later on. :) Thanks!

  • @TiaLove28
    @TiaLove28 Рік тому +3

    the quotes thing is meeeee!!!

  • @robertogas196
    @robertogas196 6 місяців тому

    I'm going to start writing my book today. an incredible story I didn't have the courage but it's time to talk aboutwho they are, why they invited me to a terrible event and much more.

  • @Othimbo
    @Othimbo 10 місяців тому

    This was super helpful for organising my ideas and visions. Thank you so much, and keep up the good work

  • @J_Baxter
    @J_Baxter Рік тому +4

    These are great ideas. I definitely want to try plot placing. I've been working on a book series and my characters time travel, and I'm always having trouble coming up with ideas on what kind of places to send them when they travel through time.

  • @azulfernandez3703
    @azulfernandez3703 6 місяців тому

    This was extremely helpful, thank you. I am absolutely terrible at organizing my thoughts and ideas and I am excited to try this new system. thank you!!!!!!!

  • @_chaosvtic
    @_chaosvtic Рік тому +3

    tysm omg your going to help me so much with my plotting!

  • @athenavacker-ij1yf
    @athenavacker-ij1yf 7 місяців тому +2

    Omg thank you! I’m only 12 but I have a story I want tell, this has helped me so much ❤❤

  • @lady_kitty_coffee
    @lady_kitty_coffee 4 місяці тому

    THANK YOU!!!! Well im a kind of artist and i wanted to write a comic story sooo bad but i was confused where i can start because i have Alot of ideas and i didn't know how to organize them, but thanks to you i can now si can finally write my first story

  • @SelfmadeBlack
    @SelfmadeBlack 11 місяців тому

    I love this advice , I also would write chapter titles and summaries each chapter chronologically.

  • @tinnab94
    @tinnab94 Рік тому +3

    i really needed it, thank you so much ana! 💖

  • @matildefogh
    @matildefogh Рік тому +1

    okay this made me start af project. THANKS!!

  • @chicklitpodcast
    @chicklitpodcast 10 місяців тому

    not even done with the video yet and its already so helpful!

  • @farihairfan2949
    @farihairfan2949 10 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for helping us❤

  • @maddieee777
    @maddieee777 Рік тому +3

    Love the vid! been a while since I've had time to watch a vid so im catching up lol. but you seriously need to make a vid on how to do eyeliner like i recently started wearing it and one side is too long and on the wrong angle and the other is too short and going down lol. please make a vid i need to learn!!!! tyss

  • @iiiiitsaurum
    @iiiiitsaurum 6 місяців тому

    Oml thank you for this! I was struggling so much with a book I’ve been trying to write for years! 😭