How to Set Writing Goals and Accomplish Them THIS YEAR!
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It’s a NEW YEAR and you know what that means! It’s time to kick into gear and accomplish those writing goals that you've been sliding to the back burner over and over again. In 2024, I invite you to pull those goals to the front burner and make the commitment to make your author dreams come true. In this video, I’m going to share with you my 5 KEYS TO SUCCESS that will help you to achieve your writing/publishing goals this year… plus some helpful question prompts that will keep you on course all year long. Ready? Grab a notebook and let's get started!
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I work at my library, and few months ago, someone borrowed your book from a different district. I recognized it and read it after they returned it. I liked it so much, I had our district buy it. And it is now in my January book display, the theme is 4 & 5 star books of 2023. 100 Days of Sunlight is one of my 5 star books. Mainly because Wes is such an engaging character. Based on this book, you definitely have the chops to give us writing lessons. I love your channel, I love your book, and I think you’re pretty awesome. Happy New Year.
This comment totally brightened my day!! 🤭💕 Thank you so much! I'm stoked to know that you loved 100 Days of Sunlight and honored to see that it made the 5-star display! Wow. So touched 🫶 I'm so glad you're part of the community! Happy New Year ✨
I have 3 goals of 2024.
1. The Mage.
This is my very first story idea and project of my life, and I just never finished it.
So I will be working on writing this in 2024.
2. Fable of the Hunter.
This is my most recent story idea, and among my favorites.
I was planning on making this an animation, but I don’t know how to do that.
3. Shadow Bound.
This is my passion project. My all time favorite story idea that I’ve ever had, and I’m obsessed with every aspect of this world.
For this, I’m going to wait until I make a name for myself, and hope that a professional animator picks me up to animate Shadow Bound.
And those are my goals of 2024.
1. The Mage is about a young farm slave named Yuen Vigil who was bought by the Prince of the Kingdom by order of his father, the King.
The Prince’s job was to find young, magically gifted children to be trained to use their magic to fight.
2. “Fable of the Hunter” is a story about a teenage boy named Hunter Storr who, while on a school camping trip, was attacked by a mythical creature called a Pterolycus.
This Pterolycus was only one of a vast and diverse species of mythical creatures known as Fae (or Fables).
On the verge of death however, Hunter was saved by the Pterolycus blood that accidentally got in his wounds during the fight.
And the rest of the story is about Hunter hunting the Fae in order to save humanity.
3. Shadow Bound has dual protagonists. A human woman named Alice, and a member of an ancient fallen race called the Kali named Stèrvin (Steve).
When Alice’s home is afflicted with a mysterious illness, it her job to search for a cure.
This leads her to run into Steve where she was supposed to find it, but Steve tells her that the cure was destroyed long ago.
The only way to cure it now would be to destroy it at its source, (The antagonist) the Primordial Shadow.
I liked fable of hunter itnis good go for it
Oh my word this is amazing! I pray you get to accomplish these goals this year!! 🩵🩵
@@Iso20227 All of these stories sound SO COOOOL, i would love to read them one day, I only have 1 goal for 2024 I don't have a title for it yet but for now I'm calling it Kunagia. There are 5 protagonists, and it's the story of how on of the MC's (Dahlia) discoveres that she has powers and is a Kunagia (that's what the magic users are called), and she and the other MC's have to deal with a dangerous gang/maffia that has a deep hatred for Kunagias and want them extinct. Really exited for it since it's also a cowrite that I'm writting with a friend :)
All the best
I sometimes have a hard time managing my time between writing my book and my new WFH day job in marketing and advertising (copywriting basically). I aim to get my book published this year with the publisher Tor Books.
Edit: i am often tired by the end of the day, so have no energy to write my book
Relatable.
After school, I need to do my chores.
After my chores, I need to make dinner.
After dinner, I do the dishes.
After the dishes, I only have so much time left in the day, so I use it to enjoy myself (games mostly).
What I need to do is set aside a day or 2 of the week for me to sit down and write instead of playing games.
@@Iso20227 In the future, I wish to write a gaslight fantasy/steampunk novel, with an enemies to lovers romance narrative
But that is something for another point in time, after my current book is completed
@@unicorntomboy9736 interesting idea.
The closest thing I have to that is my story idea called Shadow Bound.
It’s more of a horror/dark fantasy enemies to lovers story though.
Enemies to lovers is definitely interesting. I used to not like it, and then I watched the show “Murder Drones”, and I got a taste of how a well written enemies to lovers story could be genuinely good.
Help me get a job?
@@Iso20227 exactly my day, so I've got a journal, which can help me write random chapter and plot ideas to expand upon later, whenever I have time to write like a five minute break here and there, so I can focus on an idea to write about after school
Again, I’d like to say thank you for inspiring everyone that watches your channel. You helped me to realize a dream I never knew I had. I’m not a reader, but I enjoy storytelling and I am so excited that my first book is nearly published. My wife is proud of me, and for the first time in my life, I am genuinely proud of myself.
Mahalo, e Abbie no kou kokua i ke a’o aku nei me ka hana pono no’eau.
I'm so glad to hear that my channel has been a source of inspiration and encouragement for you! It's truly an honor to have played even a small role in helping you achieve your dream of becoming a published author. 🥹 You SHOULD be so proud of yourself for never giving up on your passion for storytelling. Congratulations on your upcoming book release! 👏✨ I hope that it's just the beginning of a long and successful career as a writer. Keep up the amazing work!
@@AbbieEmmons thank you so very much.
I would love to send a copy of my book to you when I receive my prints so you can see the fruits of my labor.
Aloha pumehana!
Thank you for this!
My writing goal is to finish my first draft. I’m giving myself 7-8 months since this will be my first book I finish
G’day Abby! *runs over with donuts*
Found your channel through a google search of scrivener and have stayed for the content and community.
This video helped me write down my thoughts and give myself a bit of grace, and was able to create a solid plan that I don’t feel overwhelmed with.
After twenty years, I’ve picked up my pen, dusted off the ten books and screenplays and now have a road map I can work with ❤
Happy New Year ! 🎉 Thank you for this video.
Introduction : 0:00 to 2:08
1) Find your why 2:09
2) Begin with the end in mind 4:45
3) Be realistic 7:08
4) Give yourself more time than you think you need 9:55
5) Establish a system that suits your current lifestyle and set yourself up for success 11:16
6) Free templates : 15:23
Omg point four is actually so dann true for adhd/neurodivergent folks. I get so burned out quickly, I need to be hit with dopamine. Be it praise be it a breakthrough with my thesis, anything that makes me exited again. My mentor who knows I have adhd said to specifically only write 1 to 2 hours a day, focused, but that is enough.
CANT WAIIT IM SO CLOSE TO FINISHING MY BOOK TYSM ABBIE
Hey Abbie!
I discovered your channel relatively recently but have found it of immense help. I'm currently embarking on my first (and long overdue) author adventure and writing a novel. I'm about 15k words in and have a goal of a finished manuscript by April, and published before the end of the year. Finally decided to live the dream.
Your channel has been an incredible resource for me and I just wanted to say how appreciative I am of all of your videos. Keep rocking on!
That's incredible and congratulations! Let me know when you get the book published, I'd love to check it out. What's it about?
Congratulations!
It’s a big goal, and I’m absolutely sure that you are able to achieve it.
There’s not a doubt in my mind that you can do it.
Good luck. 👍
(What’s it called? I’d like to read it when it’s published)
This is a huge goal, but don't be discouraged if you don't meet it! I first dreamt up my current work's story early last year, been writing for so long, but I'm only on the third draft, no where near publishing considering the way I work means that the second/third draft is more like a first draft (I shelved the second draft because I felt that I changed too much). 15k words with around 50-60k left, by April? I could never, but I don't know about you, hopefully you could do it!
(PS: what's the title?)
Oh damn, I didn't realize I had any replies! 😆
The project I'm working on (Book 1 of 4, I'm planning) Is Dark Urban Fantasy...if I had to classify it. It's inspired by some local lore, my crazy youth and friends, set in the 90's. Don't want to spoil too much. 😏
Hoping to have a manuscript done by April? I'm about 10-15k words in now and HOPING to keep it to around 100k words...but, I'm thinking I might exceed that if I go by my outline thus far.
I think I'm definitely going the indie publishing route, but I'd like to have a book in hand by the end of this year. I have 2 other projects I'd like to do, and I figure I got 20-30 years left, so, the clock is ticking. Don't want to be a Frank Herbert and expire before I complete things.
Anyway, I'm babbling.... 🤪
It's so encouraging to hear that you've found my channel helpful in your writing journey! Congratulations on embarking on your first novel -- that's such an exciting and brave thing to do. 💪 It takes a lot of courage to put yourself and your work out there, and I commend you for taking that step. 😉I'm glad that my videos have been a valuable resource for you. I'm sure you'll do great things with your writing, and I wish you all the best on your journey. Keep up the great work! ✍
YAY!!! I can't wait 🎉🎉🎉
You know it's a good year when Abbie posts!
Hey Abbie!! First I want to thank you on how much you’ve improved my writing for the last several months I’ve been watching your videos, and for the wealth of insight and advice and wisdom you’ve shared with me. I also want to thank you on how passionate + talented you are in writing, and how you inspire me so much to keep persisting to get ever the more closer to my dreams (I especially love your video called “this video will motivate you to write” because it did just that :) You’re a PHENOMENAL writer, I was so hooked from only the preview of The Otherworld and particularly drawn to Jack’s character!
My main writing goal for 2024 is to write and complete the first draft of a novel that speaks close to my heart, something I haven’t done for a very long time but will do my best to achieve this year! Good luck on your goals and let’s all see each other at the finish line!
Your comment truly made my day 💕 I'm so glad to hear that my videos have helped you improve your writing! It means a lot to me that I can inspire and motivate you to pursue your dreams. Your writing goal for 2024 sounds amazing, and I have no doubt that you will achieve it with hard work and dedication. 💪😍 Thank you for your kind words about my writing and The Otherworld! I'm stoked to hear that you enjoyed the preview and were drawn to Jack's character. I wish you all the best with your writing journey, and I can't wait to see what you create. Let's definitely meet at the finish line! ✍
@@AbbieEmmons Yessss, so excited to read more of your writing as well!
When I started writing my story, I had an end that I was passionate about but the opposition was challenging to me. I realized I had to fully understand all the steps that lead the hero to overcome the evil and realize the lesson I intended.
My goal this year is to finish my first novel! I’m breaking it down to 5-15 minutes of writing work every weekday until I’ve set the habit. Then hopefully, I can pick it up to write more!
I'm working on my projects now
Thank you for these tips. They are the key to going from pretend writer to real writer. I have goals I strongly want to achieve. 1. Finish writing my first draft (currently at 80,000 words 2. Re-outline and write my next draft. 3. Rewrite again. 4. Find alpha and beta readers. 5. Revise again.
If all goes well, 2025 will be the year I start querying.
I'm a beginner writer, I wrote a bunch during high school and still write short stories and poems, but I want my own novel and series. I find it very difficult to journal and plan. Its difficult to find free recourses, motivation and help. Your channel is amazing but I still struggle with motivation and patience. I have a solid idea, I explore the characters and the why and try planning but I soon loose interest. I feel like my ideas could be more/ the story isn't up to my standards. They say no matter what your first story is going to be bad but I don't want that being the start of my legacy. Even when I try and go without planning my stories fizzle out quicker. Its like I am stuck in a creative limbo and I cant see my ideas making it.
Your account and the comments and communities have helped me alot but I don't know how to have full confidence in a story and finish it. Its been my goal since i was a little girl and I feel like I am wasting precious time. How do I keep going? that's the biggest question as a writer I cant answer.
I'm so sorry for being so personal but I have the creativity, the ideas and even paper. But I cant find the purpose~ I'm trying my best x
I don't seem to be getting the UA-cam notifications for your videos, so I really appreciate the emails you send that help me to catch them. I really needed this video, since I'm not great at time management and breaking it down like this is great! Love you!❤
I'll be selfpublishing my first novel in march this year. 😍
This is definitely a video I needed and felt. I've been figuring out how to build this fantasy series I'm working on, which I ultimately want to be an animated series, but also has written components and anthologies I want to publish. It's been a daunting task between writing, world building and artistic development, but making a plan that has clear, plausible end points has been very motivating. It's really allowed me to see that it is possible, and think of specific, measurable steps to make it happen. I recently wrote a 5 paragraph overview of a character's backstory and it took him from a typical archetype to an absolutely incredible person. I can't wait to do all the writing and development for the other parts of my world and story so it can come alive like that
You got this!! 🙌 very intrigued to find out more about your series and that one character you mentioned
@@abxiongg Thanks so much! I'm glad to hear you're interested in it since I've been working on it for years and it's only now starting to shape up. I can't wait to share it fully. In the meantime, since you were interested, here's the background for the character I mentioned; it may be a little out of context but I hope you enjoy:
Markel Fiest
Traits- Sharp, even-tempered, observant, persistent, skillful, knowledgeable, sympathetic
Interests- Academics, athletics, mindfulness, oration, games like chess and other strategy games
Markel grew up in a time of relative peace, but also in one of tension. There were some regional disputes over territory, and some trouble with speciesism. Ever since the Azdajan rebellion, debates over magic and political freedom have been stirred up. The village he lived in was in a border region between near the nation ofSafra; his family grew up with little, but relatively secure- until political and economic factors cut his community off from commerce and other essential resources. Markel did not feel as prejudiced against the neighboring peoples since he had a friend from there; the two would sneak across the border to see each other until they were caught. Markel grew up with much appreciation of the Solasheir after they settled a brewing conflicted between his people and the neighboring nation- one that not only was causing his village to suffer, but threatening to cause bloodshed. After the Solasheir started efforts to decrease prejudice between the species, Markel became good friends with people from both sides. He faced backlash for his connections to "enemy" species. Since these events, his inclination throughout life has been toward unity and protection of the weak, marginalized, and alien. Markel was soon shunned by a large part of his community, and his family, while sympathetic to him, felt it was best for him to leave. Given that he had no real academic opportunities in his village, nor any commercial or political ties, he worked toward military service. He joined the Soleishan allied army as soon as he was of age (18).
He trained in a wealthier part of his home region where he excelled in blade fighting and field tactics. He used his free time to study in libraries and became an excellent and persuasive speaker. Throughout his training and first deployment, he sent much of his money home and sent his younger relatives handmade transcriptions of books and other self made lessons to teach them new skills. Markel was deployed a few times to settle some regional disputes and track down militants and smugglers trying to transfer forbidden magical items. He saw was not only a great fighter, but capable of restraint and negotiation. He cared about both his troops and to a degree his adversaries. His excellence found him climbing the ranks quickly and falling into favor with his commanders. He took up a more administrative role for some time (at 25), and was able to pursue higher education. King Zoran during a political mission He continued to use his education to teach his relatives until he was redeployed to stop the migrations brought on by Lord Azyphaun's political statements. (Markel's first experience with the the throne came between his education and his redeployment while protecting King Zoran, who was making a visit to the region. Markel's local knowledge, expertise, and vast skillset impressed Zoran, and, unbeknownst to Markel at the time, gave Zoran a new approach to the political crisis. The palace intermittently made contact with him over political issues, and sought his insight on topics of magical theology and doctrines)
On his deployment, his path crossed with Klaya Aschlank. The two had different command styles and beliefs, which caused friction between them for some time. It wasn't until the two got to know each other that they started to respect each other more. Even after gaining the edge on Markel for a promotion, Klaya took some of his views to heart and continued to collaborate with him. Markel became a strategist and negotiator for Klaya as tensions increased between Soleisha and Azyphaun. Markel's work in his and Klaya's home region helped keep civil war from breaking out. While on these missions he was able to briefly reconnect with some family and friends. In fact, he was able to see how his actions and character had inspired them to change and unify their communities- which in turn helped settle political problems in the area. After Lord Azyphaun's movement gained speed, King Zoran proposed a diplomatic mission. The Solashein council set up a joint force to go with Zoran to negotiate and, if necessary, arrest the dissenters.
Klaya and Markel were among the first to volunteer. Markel advised Zoran during the mission. After the catastrophe at Terralach, Markel and Klaya returned home, and split paths for some time. Markel worked his way up the ranks further, which brought him to Soleisha. Markel felt it was his duty to help fix the political mess of the time, and to protect the Soleishan throne. After he made it into the royal guard, he became a trusted friend of the executives there. Once his record and reputation came to light, he was made an advisor to the Queen where he helped prepare the nation for the conflict that was coming. He dedicated himself to raising and training Azen like his son. When Markel's parents were soon to pass, he returned to care for them. After their passing, he returned to Soleira and found Klaya leading the guard. He was given his advising position back since he was much more suited for it. Klaya pushed for Markel's parents to be honored with royal recognition as a show of respect for Markel and his family. He and Klaya took joint command of Soleisha's royal forces soon after. At the onset of the Scorschasil war, Markel and Klaya helped with logistics as other even higher ranking officials from the Solashein council oversaw the troops. He established supply lines and kept track of communications, while Klaya managed air and ocean fleets to support supply, reinforcement, and communication transportation. Markel also focused on training and mentoring Azen to prepare him for his political and military obligations.
Markel and Klaya remained close companions and contemporaries leading up to and during the war. Markel harbored secret feelings for Klaya for many years, but never made them known; he feared angering her and damaging his reputation. He also felt that it would be immoral to be with Klaya as they were different species, and she had children already (though her species does not form lifelong, personal bonds around mating). He kept his relationship with her completely friendly and professional, and never let his feelings get in the way of their work. He was always a trusted ally somewhat of a muse for Klaya. The way he looked at it, his life and career alongside her was much more than he could have even hoped for in life. It was not until years into the Schorschasil war, after Klaya's passing, that he admitted any feelings.
Happy new year everyone!
This is the best goal setting video I've seen. I love that you focus on actionable steps and highlight them on screen; it sounds stupid, but it's so much harder when people give advice without having it written on screen somewhere.
2023 was about getting my first book to a place I feel comfortable enough to send out to edit. 2024 is now about finding an editor and completing my second novel. 🙏
That sounds awesome! Good luck with that!
This video is EXACTLY what I need right now. I'm trying to plan my 2024 writing schedule but feel like I need more structure and better framework for the planning process.
I have pretty big goals: I have two books that I want to get ready for publication either at the end of this year or beginning of next year.
Thank you for another nice video. It sounds like a nice start for this year's journey. Have a great year 2024!
I left a comment the other day about wanting to know the steps to take toward publishing; I feel SO heard, Abbie! Thank you for this video. I'm sending my draft to a beta reader (or two?) after this round of revisions and line edits. YAY! Then what? I know you have a video somewhere about the steps toward publishing; which one is it, so I can schedule them into my year? Thank you.
My writing goals for 2024 are: finish and publish The Curse; work on my Devon's Reach series; and continue learning about writing: editing, character development within the story, how to writing different types of characters. I'm starting the year with learning about tricksters, having been inspired by short videos about Loki. By this time next year I want to be retired and living in Italy. During this video, I suddenly realized I don't have to "make it big" before doing so. 🙂
Thank you, Abbie! For roughly all of twenty-twenty-three, I put off writing my first novel (and that doesn't include my three other projects)- but this year I'm forcing myself to work through that dreaded first draft. My story, titled 'A Mind of Thousands', is essentially, in whole, a reflection of my heart placed into a combination of words. Of all my stories, that is the one I want attached to my name, alongside another titled, 'Kilgour'. Your videos are purely addictive and extremely helpful! Happy New Year
Thank you so much for this video!
Hey, my name is Kharishma and I started writing in 2020 (4th grade) and I love spending time doing what I love. In 2023, I wanted to spare some time to write but I couldn't because of school work, classes, chores, etc. The only 2 good things I did for my writing career is starting a youtube channel (Writing Corner Quest) and my "blog" (which is linked in my channel). I started a new book this year (the idea just popped into my head) and this video will help me so much in finishing and publishing it! So, thank you so much Abbie!
Thank you so much Abbie, for your precious advices! It's just what I needed to start my weekend revision routine 😉
I’ve published 4 novels and 2 nonfiction books (indie). Now, I’m trying to decide whether to use Scrivener on my Mac or on my iPad. Sync has already messed me over once, so I don’t trust it. I want to stick with one or the other. Decisions, decisions. Thanks for the good thoughts, Abbie. Fictionalizing memoir seems to be my thing.
This year my goal is to finish my book, as well as my screenplay! Along with continuing to do my blog. 🙂
Thank you so much for such awesome content, Abbie! Being reminded that there are some things that can’t be avoided and therefore must be worked around is major. I tend to blame my lack of productivity on my depression. That is something that is unfortunately not going away, so I need to figure out my own habits and be able to account for when I fixate on creativity and when I shut down. (Also, how in the work did you create such an aesthetic work area?? Not sure if you already have a video on that)
I was hoping you did this and boom she does one. We love you so much!
Love your Pemberly sweater!! Happy New Year, Abbie 🥳🩷✨
Love this Abbie!! Thank you!!!
Happy New year Abbie! Thanks for all the inspiration. My goals are to stay on track. I have finished 6 stories. And have learned a ton!
I've learned so much from you! Happy New Year and keep up the amazing work.
I'm trying to write a book forever now but I just can't!! Either I feel like I can't accomplish it OR I literally just give up on it 😞
So Abbie! Thank you. You never fail to amaze me about how to fix my writer problems. Everyone's writer problems. Thank you SO much!! We love you ❤️
I have felt this my whole life. Now it's a month and a half I am writing consistently (just 1 hour per day. If I can't for whatever reason write for a whole hour, I make sure I don't go to bed if I haven't written at least 15 minutes that day. The other 45 minutes will be written during the days until I have payed by debt off. And make sure to never be more that 45 minutes in debt otherwise it's no longer an exception, but it is becoming the rule and we cannot afford that!
@@adamarienicoletti6871 Thank you for the suggestions!! I have been using Abbie's music to help me with a 25 minute writing goal! To be honest, I don't think I listened to all of them but that's my goal this year to try out all genres of writing haha But yeah, I think that Abbie's music helps me more then ever :D
Writing a book can be a daunting task, but don't give up just yet! 😉 Remember that every great writer starts somewhere, and it's okay to take your time. Take small steps each day, and before you know it, you'll have made significant progress. 💪✨ And don't forget to give yourself some credit -- the fact that you're trying to write a book is already an accomplishment in itself! Keep going, and I'm sure you'll get there. 👏 And thank you for your kind words -- it's always encouraging to hear that my channel is inspiring writers like you chase their dreams. 🥹💕 Good luck, and happy writing!
I needed this video today!!!
This helps. Thank you
Happy New Year❤
I'm working on my first novel and I'm so excited about this journey! I won't give up!
This was so helpful and encouraging! Thank you!
Thanks, Abbie. This came in at the perfect time.
When she said "I'm too tired I just want scones and period dramas" I felt called out 😬
Thank you. This is great advice.
Happy 2024 Abbie!!!! My writing goals for this year are to try writing fantasy, historical fiction, and probably horror!!! Thanks for the video!!
Thanks A lot For The Tips 💯👌🏿
Love this video!! This year I'm going to focus myself on writing in general since I haven't been writing alot last year. But I'm going to focus on writing my short story collection that is currently in the works right now.
Hello Abbie ...This video is just what we, your devout followers need. Frankly speaking the First( or 0 ) step and the fifth genuinely resonated with me somewhat more than the other three chiefly because they examine the WHY and then the HOW Important it is to reorganize one's lifestyle to accomplish the goal set by the WHY. Phew! did I get that across right? Thanks for doing what you do best-Inspiring us to achieve in the face of adversity and limitations. We love you for that. ROCK ON because we watch you and are inspired to Rock On too! Wishing you many successes in 2024🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thank you for your videos Abbie. My goal is to finish writing out my first rough draft this year. My biggest struggle is trying to protect myself from being burned out.
My goals for 2024 are to finish the first draft of both novel ideas I have and perhaps start revisions on both of them.
Just another new fan checking in to say that your content is amazing. The advice given is really a cut above anything else I've found on youtube. Will definitely check out your books once I get my screen addiction under wraps
I have found a steady rythim to my writing. But now im finishing my first draft to my first full lenght book, and want to revise it whyel I start on the second book in the series. Think it might be a bit owerwhrlming to try to fully revise and edit an entire chapter every other day, and the other days work on the next book.(Thanks to Abbyes advice I wrote my first draft in only 4 months)
Last year I set a goal of having a novel ready for publication even though I hadn't started yet beyond thinking about the idea. Ms Emmons channel has been extremely helpful and I took a step back did character profiles and began outlining (on chapter 11 of a 13 chapter book) and now I have a real shot at achieving last year's goal this year
This year I will finish writing my first 📕 and finish the outline of my big sci fi story that I will make a tv show about in the future❤
Yeah it will be a year full of hard work💪
Thank you thank you thank you so much ❤❤❤❤😀
Thanks for the motivation, Abbie! I find your videos are always on point.
This year, I'm reworking a 1st draft of manuscript I originally completed in 2020 (around the time I first began watching your channel). I found it's time now to revise and get this book out into the world.
For fun you should make sure to keep an original copy of that manuscript “pre Abbie” and compare it to your revised draft “after Abbie”.
I bet you’ll see a difference and it could be a learning resource to be able to toggle back and forth - especially if you are really trying to internalize concepts and scene craft etc.
I pantsed a whole bunch of random scenes in the years before I started learning craft. Going back over them now that I know more is a mixed bag on execution - but it’s always entertaining and gratifying too, to look at what I would do differently now.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!🎉🎉🎉
I put aside a LOT of WIPs last year and I want to start clear, so I'm taking the opportunity. I want to write my first book ever, which might not get published, or I'll revisit the manuscript. I have deleted Scrivener (cuz I don't wanna pay and the free version is a month), so when I redownload it, I'll get my 1 month back (hopefully xd). Last year was...crazy. In April I realized the importance of internal conflict (thanks Abbie) and decided to start new. Then, I rushed myself to get ideas, so I made notes on your videos and (mostly) live trainings over the summer. By the time Preptober came, the ideas weren't so attractive anymore. And even though the writing community is supportive as heck, I didn't do it in November either, and I'm glad. November was a HARD month, something always came up and I cried every week, almost every day. I was like, okay - since the more pain you go through, the stronger you'll get - I was like is a plot twist coming?? What do I have to be so mentally and emotionally ready for?? Is life testing my character? xd
In December, I finally got a new idea. (btw my friend just got mad at me for some reason, which reason doesn't make sense xd) I didn't write it down and here we are. I said, it was a tough and crazy year, but 2024 is about to be even crazier!!!
If I ever publish my first book, HALF of the THANK YOU is going to...🥁🥁🥁....YOU, ABBIE! I already said that, but the amount of help I got from this channel is inexpressible. If I didn't start watching your channel in April, I would be NOWHERE. (crazy that I started watching you in April tho). The other half is going to...MYSELF, for not giving up. I'm normally a perfectionist, who cries over the smallest mistake and not knowing something for the first time (toxic, I know). But for the first time, I realized I wasn't crying over mistakes and learned from them. Like, this journey was a whole character arc for me xd. Again, THANK YOU ABBIE!!! Rock on!!🤘💛💛💛💛💛
Ps.: I've recently been into thrillers, but I'm not seeing the characters' internal conflict. It's the same problem I have with series...do the characters need a new internal conflict each book (if you need a new book every time)? In the thriller, and this might sound dumb, but if the secret agent is a constsnt character who will appear in more books, does she need new internal conflicts every time? Like, what should even be my premise? I'd be so glad if you made a video on that here on UA-cam, answering the questions! 💛💛💛
Thank you so much for this motivational video for writing in 2024. This is a very grounded guide to setting concrete goals and I definitely will be utilizing it, as I am working on finishing up and self-publishing the sequel to my most recent novel. After that I plan to begin writing the third and final installment of the series. I would put links but I'm not sure if promotions are allowed. Anyways, thanks again.
Hello everyone, good morning! Great video 👍! I like to listen to her voice much! Abbie is amazing 🤗💐🙏
Hey abbie!
Can you please make a video about how to write your novel as a beginner
For this year, I want to complete the final draft of my fantasy wolf book “The Way of Wolves”, which I had been writing on since July last year. It has come a long way, but now I want to finish this book and my goal is to let it end at 90k words (with at least 42 chapters, a prologue and epilogue). It has definitely been a long journey with my first original fantasy story, and I’ve been enjoying every second of it. The only main goal is to publish it - which most likely will happen next year. But whether it’s trad- or self-publishing, I do not know. That is for me to decide what it is going to be. As for the word count, I’m currently 42k words (almost midway) with the novel. I hope you guys have a good 2024 on your way with your writing goals!
My plan for 2024 is to make some solid writing friends & grow my brand. I started a UA-cam channel turning my short stories into videos, then bought Atticus to format said stories & publish on KDP. Been documenting my journey on YT as well. Dedicating my entire Winter to putting out solid content & hoping my hard work will pay off. Thanks Abbie for all the solid stuff you do to help creators like me reach their dreams 🙏.
Thank you for inspiration
It's 2:20am here in London. My fantasy/sci-fi series is in its first draft of the first book, but I am currently nearing 60,000 words!! I am hoping to be finished with the first draft by end of February because the next goal is to get in touch with agents. Sure I'll do editing, etc, there are parts of the draft I have already forgotten, some small details that I can no longer remember as much, so I'll have go over it all over again once I am done. But I truly hope to finish this and pray the right person will notice and believe in my story, as I believe in it. After that, whatever happens, happens. Until then I just keep moving forward (chanenning my inner Eren Jaeger from Attack on Titan!) xx
60.000 words😱 You are awesome, keep going!
Thank you so much Abbie you are a huge inspiration to me. I have so many ideas but not the greatest execution of them, so thank you for always motivating me to want to write more. Thank you!
Isn't she great? I've learned a lot from her channel
First of all, happy new year.
And I am still on the worldbuilding/ character building at the moment. I have gone over the 5 important moments of my novel but yeah, still brainstorming.
Why did Abbie start making breakfast at 11:30 pm on December 31? She wanted a New Year's toast.
We have been waiting since last year for a new video from Abbie!
My New Year's revolution is to not rely on auto correct.
I love the shirt today!
Oh, this is really difficult. I don't really have a good concrete idea for writing goals... I mean, I know I want to finally get serious about writing and becoming an author in 2024, and I know I wanna start writing a little something... But that's just vague wants, not actual goals to work towards. It's daunting, because I've never really written before besides a few chapters of a fanfic (which I actually think is still good for a beginner looking back), but serious writing is really daunting. I would like to go to a writing course or workshop one day, but I can't when I have nothing to show for. It's so daunting...
I’m not sure if this helps…but I felt so much pressure around the idea of getting published that I had such a tough time even writing that much because I felt so stressed. At the end of 2022, I told myself that I would put that aside for the year and just work on showing up each day and writing because I wanted to write (and some of that was fanfic!!) and I ended up learning so much about myself as a writer and getting inspired for new projects. Anyway, this year I feel like I have a clearer sense of direction and goals. Idk if that’s encouraging at all, but I’m cheering you on!! Happy writing ⭐️
Hi Abbie! I started 2023 off strong with writing but later in the year it got put on the side burner because of other priorities. I am really hoping that I can finish worldbuilding my novel this year! It is such a daunting task but I feel as though 2024 is the year!
Scratch my last post lolol. I jus got the email. lol Happy New Year Abbie and thanks for the premier for 2024 writing goals. Have an awesome day. Thank you.
Hey Abbie thank you.... Indeed you are helping me very much through your videos..... I am currently on a journey of writing a novel ... As a beginner i was confused and afraid little bit but your videos help me lot in this ❤ ...... I am early phase of ploting soon i hope it will finish..... Your that video of step to write novel help me in this once again thank you a lot❤ by the way i am from India 😊
Thank you so much for this! I love your content, Abbie!
I hope you had fun on your “what’s next” retreat!☺️
Also, if I @ you in a community post, will you see it? I made fan art of Tessa and I want you to see it and I don’t know how else to send it to you.😭
This is INSANE! I was just wishing your next class would be about setting up a SYSTEM - thinking about the book you always recommend called Atomic Habits. It was just a regular video - but still good info - Thank you :) PS: any chance of getting a full class on that someday?
I've been mulling around with a subplot for a POV of mine since November. I know the rough outline of the story and of this particular plotline but the details are fuzzy. A lot of it includes giving one character breadcrumbs of information so that they can figure out what the antagonists's intentions are while other characters reach wrong conclusions. None of these characters are dumb so I can't simply make them arrive to the wrong conclusion. The only way to do this is to give my main character a bit of information that others don't have. But it can't be something dead obvious, it has to be vague.
This week, I finally figured out how to do it.
I’ll download the print off.
Goals -
1. Write and self-publish the Rise of the Shadow Walker - really dark stuff for the Tales from Trinity City universe - and I already have two scenes written.
2. Write and test 6 Daring Tales for the Welcome to Trinity City campaign.
3. Write the Webtastic Stories: The President of the Internet blog series - already have the introduction blogs written.
4. Write and self-publish the Fighting Factions TfTC sourcebook.
Talking about lifestyle right now -
Well, there will be some limiting things.
First, my pup, Calvin Klein just died on Jan. 7th - it breaks my heart.
Two, we will be getting a new pup soon - around March 10th, named Peter Parker.
It’s going to be an interesting year.
Maybe I drop the Rise of the Shadow Walker this year and focus on the Webtastic Stories series and the Daring Tales and Fighting Factions book. It depends on how far along I can get the Webtastic Stories writing and art done before March…
I love your Pemberly shirt :)
Love you💞
T get started again. School and my ex cut into my creative time so deeply, I had nothing left for my writing or myself. I want to pick up where I left off and start my first novel, and dig deep.
The sweatshirt!!!
My goal this year is to get started on the publishing process! I’m on my third draft of my book (second rewrite😅), and hoping to finish the draft soon (or at least faster than previous drafts), then get started on editing and looking for a professional editor. I’m hoping to publish before I go to college (so 2 and a half years)
Abbie, could you possibly talk about a writers platform, or author website please?
I love your stuff and your's is the word I trust most.
My goal this year is to complete the “third” edited draft of my first book and finish the first draft of the sequel.
This was a good video!!!! And I guess that my writing goals would be just finishing more of my stories and editing them because I think that publishing might just be years away. But if I can publish here soon I want to!!!!!! But I know that there is a lot to it.
Hey Abbie!
I tried to download the free template, but the website says it's already been sent to my email when it hasn't. What do I do?
4 minutes later: I got the email and the template is working! Yay! Thank you so much for being so awesome, Abbie!
Thank you Abby for this video my goal/dream is to have my own studio someday I fell in love with writing at a early age and want to create video games and comic style animated shows for a living
🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰Thanks!!!!
Hi Abbie, Am working on a novel I hope to complete this year about a female assasin
Sounds similar to my book I am working on
I made it!!!
Hey, idea! Maybe you could do a historical fiction video? Like tips for writing it!
i was the 1000th like!
English is not my native language but I really want to write in English. I’ve heard I shouldn’t write my novel in English if I didn’t live in an English speaking country for a few years or studied English literature in a university (I want to study it but I’m really not there yet). But if I work on it for years, read A LOT of English novels, maybe travel a lot, I already watch every movie/series in English and write a lot of English short stories and poems, couldn’t I write in English? I’ve got some friends from English speaking countries, some of them are even English teachers, so they can look over it, too. I’m about to read my first Virginia Woolf book in English, I believe only that can already have so much impact on my English-writing skills and I’m so excited. Also actually half of my friends are native English speakers, we’re all part of an English theatre group, so that helps, too. This comment is actually me telling myself why I can write that novel in English.
So. I'm new to this channel and would ask you if please show me how to keep your story coerent with your idea and how progress it
Abby, how do you fell confident about writing
My problem I have with writing is that I fear to upset people with what I write. Or else that I feel like I do not portray the Situation/life problema of my character correctly. Even if I did a lot of Research.
Its about a german WW1 soilder that comes home with ptsd from the war and meets a woman. Falling in love. Becoming a Family. But war and the past left scars to both of them.
I always imagine that people will criticise my book and say, that its not correctly well written. Or even people who had ptsd say its not well written.
But I knowy that i did good reserach ober years to this theme.
And this problem keeps me from publishing my finished Book. I
Sounds like a really good book to me honestly
Summary for the future me
1 find your why. Why does this writing goals matter to you?, what’s the most important thing/ project? (Find the reason why it matters)
- when I imagine my dream author life what does it look like?
- what first action steps can I take now to make this dream a reality?
- what writing projects am I the most excited about this year and why?
2 begin with the end in mind.
-by this time next year I want to…
- starting at the end what steps comes before that?
- how does each action step connect to the final goal?
3 be realistic
- how much time can I devote each month/week/ day to furthering my writing goals?
- if I could only accomplish one priority goal this year, which one would i choose?
- if I had a best friend who had the exact same lifestyle and responsibilities as I do what advice would I give them?
4 give yourself more time than you think you need
5 establish a system that suits your current lifestyle
Trying to navigate the self-publishing process, formatting, cover art, etc. I'm not a Techie, either.
Can you do vision board for authors 2024?