HOW TO PLAN YOUR BOOK (from scratch) 📖🤯 *ULTIMATE GUIDE* for worldbuilding characters plotting map

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  • @gustavogottardi
    @gustavogottardi Рік тому +395

    I speak Portuguese and, unfortunately, there are not many channels in Brazil about these kind of thing, and your channel is so precious to me. Thank you so much.
    I'm learning English by myself, so i'm sorry if i did write something wrong.

    • @mavicake6213
      @mavicake6213 Рік тому +33

      Nossa, sim! Ia ser tão bom se tivessem mais coisas assim em português :')

    • @degeneratemilkhater5696
      @degeneratemilkhater5696 Рік тому +63

      Your English was great!! Though (sorry if this is rude I'm hoping it will be helpful) instead of "I'm learn English" it would be "I'm learning English"
      It was all easy to understand though so I think you're in the clear

    • @gustavogottardi
      @gustavogottardi Рік тому +23

      @@degeneratemilkhater5696 oh, thank u with the feedback

    • @gigikju9934
      @gigikju9934 Рік тому +13

      Eu sou Brasileira também, e eu imigrei pro Canadá quando eu era criança. Foi bem difícil para mim é a minha família pra adaptar.
      Hoje, ajudamos outros recém-chegados Brasileiros da nossa igreja á adaptar.
      Inglês não era fácil de aprender para mim, mais agora eu consigo falar em um nível avançado.
      Eu acredito em você! Deus te abençoe! :D (e o seu inglês tá muito bom!)
      Desculpa se eu soletrei algo errado. Meu Português tá meio quebrado 😅

    • @luisgmlino
      @luisgmlino Рік тому +13

      Nunca peça desculpa pelo seu inglês, quem está aprendendo uma segunda língua para viabilizar a comunicação é VOCÊ! A pessoa que está confortável na língua dela e o mínimo que ela faz é relevar possíveis erros. Não se diminua por isso e continue aprendendo!

  • @writingitright
    @writingitright Рік тому +662

    Campfire seems like such a good website and EXACTLY what I needed for word building for my new YA mermaid fantasy. Thanks so much for the great vid, Ana! 💗

    • @Averyriskygamble
      @Averyriskygamble Рік тому +16

      Yes this was my first time using it but it works really well

    • @krystlesherwood0204
      @krystlesherwood0204 5 місяців тому +1

      Ooooo I hope u update us when u release it

    • @sadturtle-i2c
      @sadturtle-i2c 26 днів тому +1

      im seeing this a year later, but mermaid fantasy is so cute 🧜‍♀️🪸🌿✨

    • @Pochipacth
      @Pochipacth 17 днів тому +1

      The lack of sea creatures in books deprives me so I NEED THIS, NOW. /J

  • @Evybooks
    @Evybooks Рік тому +110

    I definitely need to properly plan my next book because it's a retelling of Hades and Persephone. with a lot of metaphors and lore. I really want to get greek mythology right.

    • @eebydeebyz
      @eebydeebyz Місяць тому +1

      I can recommend Overly Sarcastic Explanations! They dig deep into Mycenaean Greek mythology to see the paths the gods took as they evolved with their people.

  • @LoloBaker
    @LoloBaker Рік тому +122

    So excited to watch! Hopefully am awake for the premiere (it airs at 6am where I am!!). Happy holidays and have fun plotting/planning/worldbuilding for your book everyone

  • @zynpkrdg
    @zynpkrdg Рік тому +17

    About the false & true clues one- I think it was Neil Gaiman who said that writing the 2nd draft is where you make it look like you knew what you were going to do this whole time.

  • @VeePokemon
    @VeePokemon Рік тому +68

    This was really helpful! I on chapter four in my book! The book is called The World Will End. The first sentence currently is Shot on the floor dead, blood everywhere all I could hear was the sound of silence in the halls. I'm trying to go with a Pre-apocalypse and Romance. All of this is thanks to you! THANK YOU!!

  • @ameliecox473
    @ameliecox473 Рік тому +41

    I would absolutely love a tutorial on how to make the maps! You never fail to impress!

    • @folkloricmoon
      @folkloricmoon Рік тому +7

      Looks like she uses incarnate! It’s a website

  • @NerosCosmic
    @NerosCosmic 11 місяців тому +7

    I have an idea of this huge world, filled with characters aside from the main characters, so having a place to organize everything- aside from googles keep notes is a God send. Ty for this video

  • @dylanagoblin9298
    @dylanagoblin9298 2 місяці тому +3

    When I was in primary school I did so many writer's workshops, I really wanted to be a novelist when I was a kid. I've been wanting to write a scifi novel I've thought about for years and I found this video. It gives me the same nostalgia as the writing workshops I used to do. Really detailed video thank you for sharing, it's really useful as a beginner

  • @nerdyjazzyscorner
    @nerdyjazzyscorner Рік тому +26

    Thank you Ana. I've now created an account for campfire. After seeing your videos, you had inspired me to write my very first novel. :)

    • @ananeu
      @ananeu  Рік тому +4

      yayyy🤍🤍

  • @pinapplegaming5781
    @pinapplegaming5781 Рік тому +42

    I love this. This is extremely helpful, you're my favorite authortuber. I love all your video, thank you so much. Have fun writing!

  • @RoseAbrams
    @RoseAbrams Рік тому +19

    Trying out this sponsor felt a bit lacking for me, it mainly focuses on categorization and organization for already-created text and media, and also a bit specific for high fantasy and RPG-like stories. I'm sure it's helpful for newcomers and a step up from using Word without headings, but as a computer girl I have the skills to accomplish the same in Excel in a genre-specialized way.
    Great video regardless🙂

  • @Sc-eb3ds
    @Sc-eb3ds Рік тому +5

    As i am writing a book series this will help a lot, I’m so happy you came up from my for you page
    😊

  • @archithasriram
    @archithasriram 10 місяців тому +2

    Thank you so much for this video! I'm so grateful that I stumbled upon it, cause I was about to start planning my fantasy novel and i didn't know where to start 😭😭 but this helps insanely! love it!

  • @ashleighiveson2128
    @ashleighiveson2128 Рік тому +13

    Yay i cant wait to plan my own novel series out too! 😊 This sounds like a fun video to watch

  • @littlechatspodcast
    @littlechatspodcast Рік тому +8

    aww no I missed the premiere, BUT this was such a good video! I learned a lot so thank you 🥺🧸

    • @ananeu
      @ananeu  Рік тому +2

      so glad!!🤍

  • @somedayeveryday7906
    @somedayeveryday7906 11 місяців тому +2

    Why her views more than her subs? Goodness what more people needs? This is gold! She deservers more subs without a doubt. Thankyou for. the video.

    • @ananeu
      @ananeu  11 місяців тому +1

      im so happy! thank u for this beautiful comment. tyyy

    • @somedayeveryday7906
      @somedayeveryday7906 11 місяців тому

      @@ananeu I somehow landed on your content which i was desperately searching for, I am glad for that. I just wish more people find out about you. You are helping a great deal of us. so yeah the comment was necessary, with the detailed info u give u deserve more. 👍

  • @malakm8143
    @malakm8143 Рік тому +4

    I love how practical your videos are!

  • @ainadasilva5408
    @ainadasilva5408 Місяць тому

    i've just started to write my first book and your vids have been SO helpful. Thank u!!

  • @elizabethcendan4689
    @elizabethcendan4689 Рік тому +7

    This was so good thanks for introducing Campfire writing it helps a lot! Merry Christmas and happy holidays!

  • @stephanied8325
    @stephanied8325 5 місяців тому

    Im so glad i found this video. I make fanfics, but I actually want to make a story that is consistent. I don't even finish half of my stories because its so hard to plot down my thoughts! A mistake I should avoid is not planning everything at the beginning. I will start using campfire write now!

  • @blakg07d85
    @blakg07d85 4 місяці тому

    Thank you so much. I have been looking for this for a long time. I've written so many manuscripts to no avail due to the lack of a well thought out world

  • @3slimesinatrenchcoat
    @3slimesinatrenchcoat Рік тому +4

    Great video! It really helped me further organize the OneNote I use to keep track of all my worldbuilding and drafts

  • @kaydxnn
    @kaydxnn Рік тому +1

    I have used campfire before, and I have loved it. Campfire has so many convenient options. The mobile version has basically no limits except, you can’t view others stories, and you don’t have a word counter. (As far as I know) If I am wrong please let me know this is just from experience.

  • @lonzseg25
    @lonzseg25 Рік тому +1

    Yayay! I’m so excited !!! Also happy Christmas Eve! I’m currently so excited for Christmas!

  • @amandac8836
    @amandac8836 Рік тому

    Lol I’m Aussie and it took me so long to realise you had an Australian accent because I was so tired and then when it clicked I was like “!!!” Lol. I’m so excited to check out campfire thank you for the tips! ❤

  • @creatmancreatman6104
    @creatmancreatman6104 Рік тому +1

    Omg cant wait to see you live girl! 🥰❤ ty for taking your time and posting vids 🥺

  • @lianaszepeto
    @lianaszepeto Рік тому +4

    I'm so exited for when this posts! I need a tutorial on how to do this

    • @ananeu
      @ananeu  Рік тому +1

      hehe yayyy! 🤍

  • @arialynnplayz5364
    @arialynnplayz5364 5 місяців тому +1

    im writing a book about a angel who gives dreams to people but this prompts are really cool

  • @piinktart
    @piinktart Рік тому +3

    I love this video! Your channel had helped me so much and I dont think I'd be where I am right now if it wasn't for you:) thank you so much for that and for always being a tremendous help and caring for your viewers💜😁

    • @ananeu
      @ananeu  Рік тому +2

      ur so sweet. thank you so much for ur support 🤍🥹 i wish you luck in all ur writing xx

    • @piinktart
      @piinktart Рік тому +1

      @@ananeu aww ur welcome!!:)

  • @taylorsversion07
    @taylorsversion07 Рік тому +3

    ana- we need a room tour!!!!

  • @DCapital-hm8eg
    @DCapital-hm8eg Рік тому +1

    This is so helpful for my complex novel series!

  • @threeismynickname980
    @threeismynickname980 Рік тому +1

    Im gonna pick up this book if it ever releases it sounds lit!

  • @lonzseg25
    @lonzseg25 Рік тому +1

    Omg, so sorry I missed it ! I was getting ready for Christmas Eve mas!!! Which went awesome! I even got to sing solo! I sang once in royal David’s city,
    But I am re watching it! Tysm ily MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎄

  • @shimaaaziz2107
    @shimaaaziz2107 6 місяців тому

    Thanks you so much for the video I’ve been trying to write a novel since forever and don’t really know how to start with especially that my parent don’t even know I like writing fantasy novels so thank you so much for helping me with this a,amazing video ❤

  • @MariJadeWrites
    @MariJadeWrites Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much for the video! :) I am working on a rewrite so not my first time writing, but it's nice to get reminders on what to organize, include and how to manage everything :)

  • @relishin
    @relishin Рік тому +1

    what an absolute legend

  • @ganesalingam495
    @ganesalingam495 Рік тому +1

    I love your videos!! this what i need for writing my short story novel

  • @rashaalftaih9966
    @rashaalftaih9966 9 місяців тому

    Thank you so much, this is exactly what I needed To organize my thoughts❤

  • @Softy..
    @Softy.. Рік тому

    I love you so much Ana!! Thank you for being you!

  • @dellovesgoats
    @dellovesgoats Рік тому +2

    This was SO helpful thank you so much!

  • @anaclarafreitas8974
    @anaclarafreitas8974 Рік тому

    Not the "whatever you say princess"! I already love Avon!😂❤

  • @lana6839
    @lana6839 Рік тому

    Your video has helped me quite a lot, thankyou so much, love your videos!!

  • @kennedidoublet1287
    @kennedidoublet1287 Рік тому +2

    Love your videos!
    Can you make a video about how you format your book?

  • @greendragonfly4831
    @greendragonfly4831 2 місяці тому

    I've actually been using the tables in Tasha's Cauldron and Xanathar's guide to rapidly flesh-out tertiary characters and generate Randoms for writing prompts and side stories. Anyone else thrive on chaos in 2024? It frees up brain room and gets me in flow state reliably.

  • @MilaMulas
    @MilaMulas 2 місяці тому

    i dont know u. i was just looking for some kind of tool to plot. to worldbuild. all at the same time. and i found this video and i have nothing to do with fantasy... but i loved ur video and ur explanation and campfire looks interesting. trying the free version for now. thx, u did a great job advertising them, hope u get something out of it.

  • @kawaiicomentando74
    @kawaiicomentando74 Рік тому

    this 15:07 tip was really good

  • @pookiebear15-j6t
    @pookiebear15-j6t Рік тому +1

    You're the best Ana!

  • @FreakyHimmel
    @FreakyHimmel Рік тому +2

    Having someone my age explain this is so much better than some 30 year old dude

  • @Hot_xfudge
    @Hot_xfudge Рік тому +4

    Thank you I’m quite young in this community and it’s my dream to be an author but I get annoyed while thinking how to start it

  • @gourikhatod2517
    @gourikhatod2517 Рік тому

    u r my fav writer

  • @anaclarafreitas8974
    @anaclarafreitas8974 Рік тому

    I'm excited to read this book😱👀😊

  • @carolanne2520
    @carolanne2520 Рік тому

    this helpsd me alot as someone who always struggled to build my world. im just curious where you upload/plan to upload your books? have a good day!!

  • @GrimGearheart
    @GrimGearheart Рік тому +1

    One thing you don't touch on that I would love to know is, can you make a character sheet template? I would love to hit "new character" and have those boxes like Bio, Character, Attributes, etc. all automatically populate. Do you have to build those boxes every time?

  • @rachelcarter6598
    @rachelcarter6598 Рік тому +1

    U inwpire me so mjch i love ur vids!

  • @molly-cardus
    @molly-cardus Рік тому

    thanks - this was really helpful!!!

  • @vanshikamehta9006
    @vanshikamehta9006 Рік тому

    hi, ana, I'm a fan of how simple, clear, and organized you keep your work which inspires me every time and I have had this question for a long time. how did you get your Pinterest board in images, I wanna do that too so I can get inspired every time I open my campfire by seeing my board there rather than going to Pinterest every time for inspiration for my mood board.

  • @helloitislucie4475
    @helloitislucie4475 Рік тому +4

    Wait, your character is from Holland? That’s actually really interesting, as it’s where I’m from. If you’d like to know anything, feel free to let me know 😊

  • @AskEndy
    @AskEndy Рік тому +2

    I have already written my story, but I didn't plan it until I was in the middle of writing it 😩

  • @janevl0gs
    @janevl0gs Рік тому

    dear ana :
    Thanks so much this helped me alot !!

    • @ananeu
      @ananeu  Рік тому

      i’m sooo glad!! 🤍

    • @janevl0gs
      @janevl0gs Рік тому

      @@ananeu ur vids have helped alot with my novels

  • @sumit9252
    @sumit9252 Рік тому

    15:05 is really helpful

  • @Chromatic_Gacha
    @Chromatic_Gacha 10 місяців тому

    Thank you so much this really help a lot I’m new to this app so I’m slowly getting the hang of it I’m currently working on my first actual books I’ve been practicing a little with my own projects for fun but this one will be much better then my first or second projects I’ve worked on

  • @ContentisStory
    @ContentisStory 11 місяців тому +1

    Could you make video with same theme, just - how to do it on completely free softwares like google docs, google sheets, etc?

  • @CanadianRoastCrunch
    @CanadianRoastCrunch Рік тому

    ahhh yay!! i hope i wake up early to see this!

  • @Emerald_piggy
    @Emerald_piggy 8 місяців тому

    I love your books❤❤❤

  • @georgegonzalez-rivas3787
    @georgegonzalez-rivas3787 Рік тому

    Repetitive Word Disorder? It's so so important to be aware of this and I really really love to point this out.

  • @NightWink129
    @NightWink129 2 дні тому

    I wish I could show my brain-dump pages... They're INSANE. 0.o 🙃 They're also spread out *everywhere* because I always start in my journal first, especially if I'm not using my computer at the moment.

  • @hazelblight6127
    @hazelblight6127 Рік тому +1

    I have looked through the description and didnt see anything on what yous earched for the photos or where you got them, so i was just wondering if you could tell me where to find them

  • @Chronicle_MV
    @Chronicle_MV Рік тому +2

    Can you do a tutorial on how you made your map?

    • @ananeu
      @ananeu  Рік тому +3

      that would be a great video!!🤍

  • @justagirlonwheels
    @justagirlonwheels Рік тому +3

    ana, when i put in my character image in the thing! idk whats it called but its the thing on top of characters this in 8:02 its tiny! how do you make it bigger? if you make another video about campfire please include this! :D

  • @stinkthedog1396
    @stinkthedog1396 Рік тому +1

    Prefect thing to watch when my book is half way planned already lmao

  • @NaomiHayward
    @NaomiHayward Рік тому

    thanks for the vid! :)

  • @angel-rf7jr
    @angel-rf7jr Рік тому +12

    aa!! thank you so much for posting this type of content, its inspiring to see and its such a great help to start writing everyone's stories. i hope you have a great christmas, thank you for this gift :o)

  • @OkayOce
    @OkayOce Рік тому +8

    Is it secure? Sometimes I’m scared to use websites like this, because I’m paranoid they or others can see it and steal my writings lol

    • @Cherrykay116
      @Cherrykay116 Рік тому +2

      yes it is

    • @NightWink129
      @NightWink129 2 дні тому

      That's expressly why I've avoided going digital for so long. But, I don't think I can take my paper disorganization for much longer. 😅 What I've been concerned about just as much as security is the fact that I won't be able to work on anything if I can't use sites like this offline.

  • @aasiyahmalik10
    @aasiyahmalik10 11 місяців тому

    hey! this video was nice but just curious, do you not like using the options for personality and physical appearance campfire has given? Also, would you happen to know how to create your own element?

  • @orence2866
    @orence2866 Рік тому

    Dells reminds me of Kendra and Avon reminds me of Seth from fable haven

  • @strawberrymilk2987
    @strawberrymilk2987 Рік тому

    Your so pretty!

  • @ilovej0rts
    @ilovej0rts Рік тому

    not related to the video, but where did you get the clock on your wall? your room is so cute!!

  • @merrari_epix
    @merrari_epix Рік тому

    ty :D

  • @BillyHargrove_
    @BillyHargrove_ Рік тому

    I just wanna ask if your an Umbrella Academy fan because of the last name Hargreeves like Reginald Hargreeves, Ben etc.
    If you are then I am too and my favorite characters is sparrow ben and s3 reginald

    • @ananeu
      @ananeu  Рік тому

      hehe yesss umbrella academy is soo good🤍🕰️

  • @AnaCole
    @AnaCole Рік тому +2

    What is your opinion of fanfiction?

  • @itziarpazos1146
    @itziarpazos1146 Рік тому

    hi!! I've started planning my novel in Notion, but after seeing your video I just created an account on Campfire because it is exactly what I was looking for.
    I have a question though, how did you manage to show you Pinterest board like that? Bcause I have been trying to do it and it shows me the photo really small and not full size.

  • @0JZ._0
    @0JZ._0 Рік тому +1

    i just realized, your MC's last name is my art teacher's last name too, lol

  • @ginza_animatex4083
    @ginza_animatex4083 Рік тому +1

    I have everything planned, but I can’t seemed to get started.
    My book starts off with a chase scene, any ideas?

  • @Ivy-xd4hd
    @Ivy-xd4hd Рік тому +1

    The love interest looks like Aaron Warner

  • @oshaynegrant9061
    @oshaynegrant9061 Рік тому +2

    Early Christmas gift 😮

    • @ananeu
      @ananeu  Рік тому +1

      awww ofccc 🤍🤭

  • @deadcentipedexp
    @deadcentipedexp 8 місяців тому

    you and christy anne jones should make a collab😳

  • @FlowersMakeMeHappy
    @FlowersMakeMeHappy 11 місяців тому

    The website won't work for me? Did I do something wrong I love your channel and want to try campfire :(

  • @user-ip1bw6yn8f
    @user-ip1bw6yn8f Рік тому

    Where do you post your novels?

  • @Jingaldiary
    @Jingaldiary Рік тому +3

    Its strange that i use pony town to make my world maps, is it not?

  • @JustSomeRando_
    @JustSomeRando_ Рік тому +1

    Can someone tell me where she found/made the picture for her character Delle! I’ve been trying to find it for my characters since I find drawing quite hard. Any help would be appreciated 💕💕

    • @Cherrykay116
      @Cherrykay116 Рік тому

      Art breeder is the website and she has videos on how to use it if you search her name with art breeder

  • @julee8644
    @julee8644 11 місяців тому

    How did you take a picture of your Pinterest page like that?
    I love your videos btw, it is really helpful!

    • @siennayaps
      @siennayaps 7 місяців тому

      I'm pretty sure it's just a screenshot :)

  • @fralou_sind_kreativ
    @fralou_sind_kreativ Рік тому

    Thanks Ana, for this great video! I already got a huge creative push through you learning about Artbreeder. Now Inkarnate!! Thanks a ton!!

  • @jaylaacook
    @jaylaacook Рік тому

    just watching this video finding it very helpful. just wondering if Campfire is free?

  • @byg0lly
    @byg0lly 9 місяців тому +1

    What do you use to create the photos of characters

    • @Cherrykay116
      @Cherrykay116 8 місяців тому

      Art breeder is the website, you just have to search that on google.

  • @notkiruzu1890
    @notkiruzu1890 Рік тому +1

    how did you make your maps

  • @TyphanyGarcia
    @TyphanyGarcia Рік тому

    But how do we get it all edited and put together in book form to find a agent and publishing co?

  • @sentient_dinosaurplush
    @sentient_dinosaurplush 6 днів тому

    ah shit campfire free version is too fucking limited but u just gave me the urge to set up a campfire workspace for a pretty big project of mine 😭 no way in hell i have the cash to blow 20€ a month on it but ahh it do look good

  • @shannadupree3030
    @shannadupree3030 Рік тому

    To anyone using the app and not the desktop version
    IT IS SUPER LAGGY AND CRASHES EVERY FEW MINUTES

  • @am-ir2bx
    @am-ir2bx 2 місяці тому +1

    I really liked how your videos have beautiful backgrounds. Nowadays it's just plain and kind of sad...