How to Gain Confidence in Your Writing (and in Yourself)
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Do you feel bad about your writing? I’m sharing with you my top tips for how to gain confidence both as a writer, and a regular human being. We’re talking about “fake it ‘til you make it,” how to stop comparing yourself to others (and other writers), the importance of including positive reinforcement, and more. So if you’re looking for ways to boost your confidence as a writer, crush your writing goals, or just generally boost your self confidence overall, this video may help ya out! Number 5 can make a HUGE difference in growing your writing craft and improving your self esteem, so stick around! 💖
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If you ever retire from writing, become a motivational speaker.
But pls don't retire from writing😂💜
@@ericafarner815 yes , we love you jenna writer :
"How to gain confidence"
*spends half the video wondering if my son is getting enough iodine* 😅
Sarah Chase Truth. Kids have a way of making you second-guess everything, always, sometimes to the point of madness.
@@Pajali As a kid, can confirm
When I’m feeling down about my writing, I think about Twilight and 50 Shades. Then I’m reminded about the low standards are to get published.
I needed this video! I just had my story torn apart in my creative writing class in front of the entire class by a fellow classmate. It was humiliating, disheartening, and I almost dropped the class just so I wouldn’t have to go back and face my class.
She made no attempt to be polite or kind, she didn’t offer constructive criticism, she just went on a long rant about how terrible of a writer I am. I know I’m not great, but I’m also still learning!
Anyway, thanks for the video. I needed this. I’ve been feeling like a shit writer (so bad in fact I made a girl visibly ANGRY by how bad of a writer I am, so much so she felt the need to berate me in front of my class). Ugh so awkward. I’m just going to try and get through semester.
I’m not going to let her and her inappropriate and hostile response to my writing stop me from writing. I’ve cried, I’ve moped, time to write.
Edit: I just felt the need to add I don’t know this girl, we’ve never interacted outside of the class, I’ve always been very kind in the class and during critiques (and at this point we haven’t even critiqued her story so there’s nothing I could’ve done to piss her off). And she’s never said anything during anyone else’s critique. I was the only one she went off on. That’s how terrible my writing apparently was.
So if I’m that bad of a writer but am still writing, you can too lol
I am so sorry that girl bullied you. It doesn't matter what level you're at - you're still learning, and that's the entire point of taking a creative writing class. Plus there was nothing to be gained by her humiliating you. She was 100% in the wrong. Please know her actions are not a reflection on you.
Good point Jenna. Thanks for the phrase 'Milk the shit out of it'. That is hilarious! Murder walk into the room, I'm almost there. Still got some work to do on that though. Especially if I'm going to share stuff in front of people who aren't my friends.
Wawa I encountered this too in one of my creative writing classes in college - there was one guy who thought his work was incredible (spoiler alert it was average) and just ripped into everyone constantly. He said my writing style was like a bad cat trying to start and proceed to imitate trying to start a clunker super loudly with lots of hand movements- it was actually so bad that other people in my class went to the head of the program to complain on my behalf. I was so tempted to quit but stuck with it - now I realize he was probably coping with his own insecurities by crapping all over other people's work. Now I'm writing a scientific book chapter for a future textbook for my job and writing a fantasy novel in my spare time 😎💪 unfortunately some people see the need to be unnecessarily cruel in workshops instead of constructive- haters gonna hate - I'm sure you're doing amazing 💕
Okay woh woh woh. This is the first comment that I've ever had to pause a JENNA MORECI video to address.
First off, that person sounds like a Grade A, C yoU Next Tuesday. Not cool. I don't even know her and I want to push her into a puddle of mud. I would do that for you, see.
That said! I'm very happy to see you are not allowing her to stop you from doing what you love. I know how hard it can be to pick up and move on after something like that. I'm sure there are a lot of us on here who would be more than happy to offer critique IN A GOOD WAY so that you can have Actual Feedback that Actually Helps you improve as a writer without tearing you down, though I'd understand completely if you feel a bit hesitant to do that. But we are here if you need :)
Okay. Unpause.
I'm sorry someone did that to you. It's hard enough sticking with something like this without someone tearing us down. But if this is something you feel called to do, then I would say there's a reason for that, and one person's opinions is not going to change it. I think you're taking the right attitude and not letting her get to you. You know yourself and your style better than she does, so don't take it to heart. Remember that if you keep at it, like with anything else, you can only get better over time.
Hope this was encouraging; keep on keeping on, fellow writer!
the advice starts at 2:15.
In case you're rewatching and want to skip ahead or something ;)
Lol 😂😂😂😂😂
I feel like the intro to this video is a perfect example of why we can trust Jenna's advice
this is so sweet, thank you!
I thought you said cant lol
You are an angel with an angel hoodie.
LOL awwww thank you!
Steven Partridge I see your comments on all of Jenna's videos, and you may not remember but I also commented on your video about genres. You always seem like such a nice and genuine guy, so I applaud you for that.
Airborne Cthulhu I do remember! Thank you so much! You are very kind.
this is not an angel hoodie , this is the magic hoodie!
As someone who's anxiety effects my confidence in writing and just about everything else in my life, this video really helped! It's important to remember that we can only improve from where we are now and that everything gets better with some practice. So thanks, Jenna! Stay awesome :-)
stay awesome too ;D and i love your profile , it's so cute
Is it just me who notices how juxtaposed Jenna's taste in music is to her beauty? It's my favourite thing.
lol this is so cute
Who says metal isn’t beautiful too? 🤘😈
She's magical
Jenna I love your music taste can you please make like a spotify playlist for us hahaha
I actually have one! I'm going to put it up on my website soon :)
Ooh shiny! Just added you the people I follow there, since i opened it up because of the music played here.
YAY thanks!
you may want to add this to it ua-cam.com/video/cOhEgg2jNSw/v-deo.html
I've been doubting my work, now I'm not. Thank you for everything you've done
you're so welcome, I'm so happy I can help!
When I was younger, I was like “I wanna write like insert my top 10 fave authors.”
And I heard some advice I really took to heart- don’t write like them. Write like you.”
It really helps. I don’t desire to be another JKRowling, Suzan Collins, etc. I want to be a Me. :)
I wouldn't mind having their money though. XD Get what you're saying though!
"Don't write like them... Write like you." Whelp, time to make a poster to stare at every night. XD
Your timing is perfection. Then again, I wouldn't expect anything less. Thanks for making this wonderful video!
You made my day just by posting, and even better, I love this topic.
I have had anxiety and depression since I was 15... ( I am now 32 ) this video helped on more than my writing... Thank you.
Man, I feel a little less like shit. Thanks Jenna!
Your music reminds me of how my music effects my writing. Rock songs are brilliant for killing characters and soft music is brilliant for speeding up my writing process. Music is the magic of writing
My God, where have I been all these months? I've recently got into a mindset that prevents me from reading and makes me think technically about everything. The last time I picked up a book and enjoyed it was in August. This nonsense ends here.
I look back at your channel, Jenna, and it's like a blast from the past-- a time when I was inspired to be great and looked to you for guidance in writing. I need to get back to writing and your videos. This is what I was meant to do.
Thank you, Jenna.
The whole fake it until you make it thing, where you said to pretend to be confident, just instantly made me think, "Oh, I should just roleplay Jenna." Honestly though, you're a great role model and your videos help me a lot with my motivation and confidence
You have no idea how much I needed this right now. Thank you so much, Cyborg Queen, we don't deserve you 👐
You are too sweet
I just started editing my manuscript sooo perfect timing :)
Jenna stealth-delivering some CBT tips is the raddest
lol, you noticed!
All about battling dem intrusive thoughts! :)
This came at a great time! I'm 18 and I'm almost done with the rough draft of my first novel. I hope to publish it some time in the future when I've developed my craft enough. Right now I feel way in over my head though LOL. Anyway, thanks so much Jenna!
Thank you. For addressing that fake it until you make it is about mindset not objects, because WAY too many people think “fake it until you make it” is about buying luxury bags, fancy cars, and pricy tech (on credit, causing debt) to show off how successful you are and that this will somehow bring you success. It is 100% what you’re saying, faking confidence in persona and mindset, not opening your wallet and swiping a card on a flex product.
Thanks Jenna!! I needed this today
I want you to know that you have pushed me to go full on my writing through your videos. Thank you for all of these and keep them coming. :)
I always wanted to write a book, so I started, then I realised that my writing is just plain old bad, so I was gonna scrap it, now, I might not do that, let's just hope my writing will improve a lot, I'm still pretty young and I have a lot of time to write, maybe one day I can publish a book that is good instead of one that's only use is tinder for a fire.
Clara Woodlock maybe you could use wattpad and just write stories and practice by writing or sth? I like reading a couple of those, and I think there are good noob writers there, even If they have a lot to learn they might have some good ideas and maybe it could be useful to test your writing?
M.G. Comics That is a good idea, I too do read the occasional wattpad story
‘Shut the fuck up’ - best advice to shut that whisperer up in your head. Thanks Jenna! You’re happYness.
And you’re funny. Especially your facial expressions hahaha .. they should meme them
Excellent points! I will add what I did to go from no confidence to positive confidence just to add for whoever reading this. The best start is to teach your brain to identify when positive things happen around you so every night before sleep you go through your day and name 3 things that was good about that day. Even if it's "I survived it" "I didn't kill someone" "it's over" and remember that every morning is a reboot of your system. Delete those temporary files! Don't dwell on yesterday. Secondly, when someone gives a compliment don't deny it and say it's not true - say thank you! When you deny you trample on their opinion and feelings they just gave you. When you say thank you, you recieve it and it will grow with time. If you know the person well you can spice it up with "damn right I am!" Speaking of which, the third. Everything you say after I or I am will manifest so throw out "I suck" "I am not very good at it" "I will never..." If you catch yourself saying or thinking these things just replace it with the thought you want instead! I will make it, this book is awesome, I am badass, my confidence can't be contained!
Next is related. The voice that downtalks you in your head is a bully. If you would never say those things to or about someone that matters to you then don't let that bully do it to you. Don't let that bastard live rent free in your mindspace. Give it a helium voice, it's impossible to take a helium voice seriously. It will help you identify your own thoughts and the bully or even the craving monster. When you treat yourself the way you treat a best friend you earn self love.
Positive reinforcement; Give yourself a reward for a job well done! I myself lay out chocolate and tell myself in a mom voice that I can't have it until I have done that boring thing I don't feel like doing. When you succeed to complete what you didn't feel like doing you feel accomplished and achieved which helps you feel successful, and in turn you keep your promises to yourself and that will have you earn your own self respect. And that of course is a big key to confidence; self respect.
Lastly. I used to envy my peers too but everything in life is either helpful or harmful and envy is definitely harmful. So instead of "I will never be able to do that" say "Wow this person has spent so many hours to get that far!" And turn envy into inspiration! Feel inspired to put in more hours!
I will wrap this up with a motto I made up for myself. "With practice, progress is inevitable."
I forwarded this to my son. We are planning on writing a book together. I truly think this particular video will encourage us. Please place this in your Nice Things folder.
Perfect timing Jenna!! Totally needed this today 😍
I'm happy to help!
Jenna, I love your direct method of communication-- you cut right through the bullshit. Thank you for your humor and your passion. Truly, for awhile, I had forgotten my own. Please continue being your wondrous cyborg self.
As someone who's drowning in self doubt constantly, this video is the best advice I've received. Thanks, Jenna, this really made my day! 😊 You're awesome!
Now I need to actively use this advice for my everyday life 😂 love your videos Murder Queen 💜
To me, P!nk's cover of the song A Million Dreams is what motivates me the most. I always listen to it when I start writing so that I can get in that feeling. Then I listen to other empowering/feel good songs, or whatever I want.
I like how you like every single comment. It's like a contest to find one that doesn't have a like from you.
7:33 I actually like listening to songs while I write. I normally listen to fast paced songs, since they make me work faster.
Notification comes up as I'm beginning to write something but can't decide if its good enough to run with. Disturbingly appropriate, but appreciated.
awww, glad I can help :)
Hey,Jenna I needed this I’m almost done writing my first book and I’m only 15 and wasn’t sure I’d because of my age I shouldn’t try to publish it but I love my book and 100% believe in it! You helped me so much on tips and stuff and you help me get my book done. So watch out for Daughter Of Gods!!!! The next awesome book there’s the summary if you wanna read and tell me what you think!
Saige wasn’t the most popular or “normal” girl ever. She was definitely different, she never fit in with kids her age. When the other girls went out shopping or gossiped about each other Saige would be the girl reading. To be more exact, she would read about greek mythology, She has been intrigued by the whimsical myths ever since she was little, always daydreaming about the gods, monsters, and life in that far off world. Her whole life all she wanted was to be like Athena and Hades, her favorite gods. However what happens when two gods you have idolized all your life come to you and say “We’re your parents and we need your help.” Join Saige as she goes on an epic mission sent by Athena and Hades themselves to save the world as we know it, meeting tons of new friends and getting stuck in odd situations along the way!
That's Amazing!!! I'm fifteen also, so I can totally relate to the doubt that comes with one's age😀😑😭 But I'll certainly look out for your book!😉❤
That sounds like it would be amazing!
The WIP sounds cool! I do relate to the self-doubt with the age. I’m 14!
Hi there, I'm almost 17, doing a second draft!
I didn't expect Jenna to be a fan of RATM and Pantera but this is just further proof she's awesome.
Oof this vidoe couldn't have come at a better time! Thanks Jenna!
you're so welcome!
I would recommend looking at poetry even if you don’t plan to write any poems yourself; often you’ll find their vocabulary, will expand your word choice, and as a plus side, it’ll be far more enjoyable than looking through a thesaurus or dictionary.
'They've got underground clubs for that...' It's amazing to me the lines that stick out to me.
Thank you.
"Do the murder walk" XD XD
Jenna Moreci and a Sharon Needles plug.... day complete!
Thanks Jenna x
Great advice as always. I have officially added "making it into Jenna's nice things folder" into my list of life goals.
Now all I need to do is figure out how to listen to music without dancing and singing along...
I swear it helps me focus, Mom!
I write best with headphones on and music blasting. I try to make playlists that go with the story I am working on, but there's always some go to bands (Coheed & Cambria and Muse) that make me feel badass and think that whatever I am working on is epically important.
I also am an artist, specifically illustrations, and only recently do I feel like I finally broke through and honed my skill with that. (I still want continue improving of course!) I learned with my art that obviously it takes a lot of practice and that each piece has steps and can look shitty along the entire way but will inevitably look awesome when it's finished (because I don't stop working on it until I am satisfied with it). Now I just need to learn to apply that to my writing.
Thank you so much. I needed that. It's really hard to restart your life as an new author.
I always come back to you whenever I need some learning about writing. Its been a year now and my story is still not finished bcos I lose confidence and feel sht about myself. Its cringey. I almost forgot that I still have an unfinished work that exist. Not until now when I stumbled on this video. Thank you for this and thanks for reviving me. ^^
Thank goodness for this video.
I think we all tell ourselves this, but in the end its hard to take your own advice because you wonder if your just trying to "suck it up".
I know I can manage to be a great writer. We all can. It takes patience, ambition, heart, and creativity. And no matter what someone thinks of themselves, we all have those things even if our patience is running low or our creativity isn't a juicy as others.
The music thing is true, I was really depressed today because I have a mouth sore that just refuses to go away and the pain makes it hard to eat but listening to some upbeat mariachi music in my car made me happier. :)
When it comes to my confidence, I have a tendency to look back on all of my old work. I look at old drafts, old drawings, (Since I tend to sketch as well) and other old pieces and compare them to my current work. So whenever I'm writing what I feel is an incredibly shitty draft, all I have to do is pull up an old notebook and I'm suddenly golden. If I ever f*ck up the proportions on a character design I'm trying out, one look to a picture I drew in the fifth grade, (which I hung on my wall) and suddenly that shitty character isn't nearly as shitty. :D I agree with this 100%, thanks for your advice Jenna.
your contour and highlight is so on point!!!!!!!!!!
My confidence increased a lot when I ditched my turd"friends". I ended up meeting some great writer friends in Jenna's skillshare course and they're amazing!!! They build me up and support my writing!
"Do you enjoy pain? They've got underground clubs for that! They've got leather!"
I can't breaaaathe
After I realized I wasn't feeling great about my writing I began to train myself to practice every day, writing at least 1000 words a night (a night because I'm at college and wow I have no time now). It wouldn't always be on my main piece, as some nights I wouldn't fell up to writing something structured, but I managed to do it. I've currently managed to get myself to actually want to write every night, and this has really helped me to become more confident in my writing! So yeah, practice really helps!
Your timing is perfect. I have to write 3 poems, a novella and a genre of my own choosing, limit 40.000 characters before march and BOY DO I HATE MY WRITING!
amazing video! I cannot get tired of your style! great pieces of advice! Have a blessed day!
thank you!
I understand completely. I used to be so shy too. Now I can talk to anyone.
You literally saved my mind , thank you so much. Keep up the good work
Jenna, I've been watching your videos for half a year now and want to say CONGRATULATIONS on "The Savior's Champion"!!! As a fellow resident writer from the Bay Area, I am thrilled to witness your creative enthusiasm every week, and your channel has definitely supported my confidence in writing my debut sci-fi book, "Apex Five". The advice on esteem as an author and avoiding tropes are especially brilliant! Also, the compliments folder is genius. xD
This channel really helps me start to become a better writer. It makes me think I can do it and gives me the strength I need to get through the messing pile of poop we call life. It gives me confidence, so thx 😊
8:00 now I know what Jenna does before recording every video .....listen to cool music. I relate to this a lot, sometimes when I feel like crap, really, just listening to the music or singer I really like like boosts my happiness.
Great video! I've learned over the years that no piece of work is universally loved. Even the greatest works have haters.
My favorite phrase when I get my down on my writing is. “Give no fucks, I like it.” Music is my motivation as well!
I love your shirt! Your book looks great! I would love to read it.
awww thank you!
Your welcome! You have been a real help while I try to write my book, and I was excited that my favorite youtuber (you) uploaded on my Birthday!
This really helps. Thank you for this video.
You know what worked for me? I went back and reread some short stories that I wrote a couple years ago and went on from there rereading everything else I'd written closer and closer to the present. I not only saw how cringy my writing was back then, but I was able to see just how much I've improved
I 100% agree with the music, I often listen to types of music that help me convey the emotion I want to put to page.
Jenna! I wrote 3008 words in 50 minutes (thanks to dictation, my wonderful friend) and now I wrote 4300 words today. I feel wonderful. Thank you. I don't know why. I love your channel, by the way.
I have the problem of having written a story, a rough draft anyway, that was purely for myself. The majority of it I wrote during my lunch break at work. People are showing interest and wondering what kind of story I'm writing and want me to share it with them once I've gone through and done a rough edit. My dilemma is I don't feel like simply telling them no, even though I have no intention of showing them any of this particular story. I do have other stories that I intend to write and share, one I'm already a few chapters into right now in fact, but this one is for me and maybe some niche places around the internet where I can remain anonymous. The whole point of writing this story to begin with was simply to prove to myself that I could do it. So now, 593 pages later, I've done it and I'm proud that I did. It's actually really helped me figure out how I want to evolve my writing style for the book I'm currently working on. In essence, I wanted a practice story, so that's what I wrote and I don't regret doing it. It's just the fact that I've managed to draw some unwanted attention to myself in the process is aggravating.
I love the fact you named some of your inspiration songs! :D
Would love to see you list more in the future! You're awesome!
Music ya, I do understand. I have many playlist on my phone for different purposes.
thank you, you're a merciful Cyborg Queen.
Write what you love, and don't let people ruin what you love.
omg, the clothes on the website r sooooo cute omg. I'm totally buying one
Dude!! Whenever people in high school would ask me how I'm so confident I would tell them I literally train myself and how and told them I still struggle but it's worthwhile and they'd still be like ¿?¿?¿? So I think some people want to be miserable and hurting for some reason idk man kinky shit. The compliment saving is a good idea btw! Positive Feedback Folder. Nice.
I almost lost my food to "They like leather!" I love you Jenna. You're literally the best :D
Nice video, Jenna. Before I published my first novel Lilith Cohen Merchants of Death my confidence was in the abyss, but now that I am working on my second book, I am approaching it with more confidence.
I've been quietly watching your channel for a bit and enjoying your advice...and then your musoc choices sealed the deal and made me sub 😂 Pantera and RATM are great hype music
This woman has perfect timing with this videos I swear!
You always know what to post to make us feel better Jenna.
Jenna, your work is inspiring, not just for your content but the no-nonsense way you approach it. It's incredibly helpful in so many, many ways and I know my writing has greatly benefited from it! Thank you so much!
Jenna you always put out the right videos when I need them most. Keep on the great work, can't wait for TSC 😄
thank you!
Sammeeeee I preordered and I’m so exciteddddddd!!!! 😊😊
This was super helpful! I hope you had a good day. Your videos are so inspirational, and you ALSO ride a Pegasus, so...yeah...
Here's something for the Nice Things Folder: U da best Jenna. Pegasi bow to you! Ya, JENNA!!
LOL thank you!
LOL you're welcome!
I didn't have a word for it until watching this video but I think your channel is my 'Nice Things Folder'. You never fail to make me laugh and pump me up to get my shit together. Also those songs are choice. Thank you, Jenna!
Your *confidence* shining in this video made me smile throughout the entire thing!
Jenna aka writing queen has posted! I love you and thanks for making awesome videos!
Seriously loved this video. I have issues with confidence, especially when I speak, but I love writing and it’s hard to talk about my book, especially since it’s a different genre than most people read. But now I have a few things to try and boost (or fake it for now) that confidence ;) thanks Jenna! Also, I couldn’t resist getting something from Charitan as a little reward for myself for editing over 140 pages in two days (which is half of my second book) yay me. Now I just gotta finish ;P which won’t be hard. Hope you’re having an awesome Friday!
Your songs, btw, totally adding them to my playlist. I LOVE THEM!
I just discovered you, and you may be more than my new writing coach, you may be my new life coach. Thank you.
Thank you for the smiles and laughs, You Are Awesome!
2:28 Here we meet Jenna the marketer. I always feel like shit about myself, and my creations (drawings+writing) So, marketing Jenna, good job!
thank you so much, i suffer with self esteem issues so sharing my work is very hard for me, i appreciate your acknowledgment of us
I used to compare myself to popular authors all the time, but what helped me overcome my issues with comparisons was saying, "However long it takes, I will get that author's attention and impress them." It motivates me, however unlikely it may seem now that it'll actually happen. Might not work for everyone, but imagining someone like Stephen King reading my book one day and saying, "That did not suck," makes me wanna keep churning.
Ha! Me and confidence in the same sentence! Also I am so buying a cool AF sweatshirt, I normally donate to animal rescues but I have money left so why the hell not?
I needed this so much!
happy to help!
Thanks for this, Jenna. I never would have thought about a video like this and I imagine I will need to play this a few times in order to develop a habit of it.
Thanks for the new artist! Never heard of Sharon Needles but going to add at least 2 videos to my youtube playlist.
Your music choice is literally the best thing on earth.