Outlining My Novel | Multiple POV Book

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  • @HeartBreathings
    @HeartBreathings  5 років тому +123

    I can't believe how long this ended up being, haha, but I hope you find it helpful to get an inside look at my outlining process, step-by-step. Let me know if you want to see a video update when it's completely filled out, or if you want to see more videos on crafting your plot, pacing, and how to write a multiple POV book. Thanks for watching!

    • @tiffany2tone
      @tiffany2tone 4 роки тому

      This video is GOLD! Thanks for making it.

    • @charmaineriley9079
      @charmaineriley9079 4 роки тому

      I like the story threads.

    • @cassiemerson7789
      @cassiemerson7789 3 роки тому +1

      This is so helpful and informative! I was curious what your top clifton strength was? I'm writing a multiple POV right now, and also learning about the clifton strengths and trying to use the information to improve my writing. I am wondering if some of my struggles is not having thought through the multiple POVs enough before I started putting "pen to paper"

    • @lynnlefay9631
      @lynnlefay9631 2 роки тому

      Awesome video! Do we have the link for the video of what it looks like after it’s completely filled out?

  • @inesjohnsonwrites
    @inesjohnsonwrites 5 років тому +77

    This sparked so much joy! Color coding, notecards, washi tape, colored pens. Happy place!!!! Yes, please I want to see what this looks like when you're done!!!

  • @thoughtfulbeing
    @thoughtfulbeing 5 років тому +58

    This video was worth every second spent on it... I loved the stationery, the planning and the plotting...

  • @katiedugan1583
    @katiedugan1583 3 роки тому +5

    omg I’m shook because I was scrolling through my UA-cam recommended videos and thought “I wish there was a video to help me write a multiple pov book” and then??? Immediately within seconds saw this 😳😍

  • @lifeafterforty007
    @lifeafterforty007 5 років тому +67

    I'd love to see the video on pacing and the completed outline when you get it done. I really feel I learn a lot from your videos. And I love that you are so open about your process and how it's not always easy, and you have doubt and even have a mega successful writing career. It assures me, when I'm having doubts and when I'm struggling with character development for 2 weeks (as an example... haha), that it's okay.

  • @marciascott7948
    @marciascott7948 5 років тому +48

    Sarra, I just love it that you're not afraid to share your stories with us piece by piece! I would like to see exactly what a scene is, and exactly what a reaction is. I'm a visual learner so if you could mark in one of your books the beginning of a scene and the end, with the GMC marked in it would be awesome. I hope you can understand what I'm trying to say! xo Marcia

    • @HeartBreathings
      @HeartBreathings  5 років тому +4

      Definitely makes sense! Great video ideas thank you!!

  • @amouramarie
    @amouramarie 3 роки тому +1

    Ooooh! Great idea! Thrift stores often have old planners and diaries. All that wasted stationery makes me sad, but _of course_ - you can just stick some washi over the dates and use it for whatever you want! Yay, cheap stationery!

  • @sarahkiernan9198
    @sarahkiernan9198 Рік тому +2

    starting nanowrimo this year, i'm from London, UK. thank you for posting this, I have three POVS in my novel and this is my first time completing nanowrimo and a novel.

  • @23daughters
    @23daughters 5 років тому +27

    I would love to see the finished product all filled out and ready to go! Would also love a detailed breakdown of how you structure your scenes, if you're happy to. Thanks for the helpful insight as always ♥

  • @natali8186
    @natali8186 3 роки тому +3

    this genuinely motivated me to get tons of colorful stickers, notes, and pens so i can do this all day lmao love your dedication

  • @mooneline3664
    @mooneline3664 4 роки тому +3

    writers are talkative and i like it 🙂

  • @shelleyannefogarty9436
    @shelleyannefogarty9436 5 років тому +4

    Love all your videos but this has breathed life back into my writing that I had given up on. So, for saving my inner writer who was dying slowly, thank you so very much. Now it is time to go do the courses of yours that I have already purchased. I am so excited to get started on my writing again, this feeling I have not had for so very long.

  • @princesscake70
    @princesscake70 5 років тому +2

    It's really cool you share all this stuff. I find most authors covet their process and you are refreshingly open about it. I also can tell you've woven in elements that allow you to enjoy the outlining process. Thank you Sarra for be so generous in sharing your writerly life. I don't think I'll get to meet you! We just moved out of Summerville. A

  • @KetogenicKim
    @KetogenicKim 5 років тому +5

    I love your 'on stage' reference. I come from a theater background and 'see' and 'hear' my stories in a theater or visual format. I'm such a beginner, but loooove it. Thank you for explaining all of this 💗

  • @saravallejo3399
    @saravallejo3399 5 років тому +4

    I can't finish watching now, but first of all, omg yay stationery! And those cheat sheet cards are a brilliant idea that I think I need to do for myself. Genius!

  • @kortneyhinton2962
    @kortneyhinton2962 5 років тому +17

    Perfect Friday night watching - was planning on plotting tonight anyway, and your video came just in time 😊

  • @orisinalification
    @orisinalification Місяць тому +1

    Thank you for your videos. I'm writing literary crime fiction with hint of psychological thriller with external conflicts and internal conflicts. Your technique of coloring actually help me as a visual person to divide every POV s (it has dual POV).

  • @kokoro_flow
    @kokoro_flow Рік тому +1

    29:40 - 34:11 Story Threads pages :)

  • @charissefletcher6728
    @charissefletcher6728 5 років тому +1

    I really appreciate you sharing this process Sara. Very informational and inspirational. The best part was you sharing your tools and the relevance behind each tool

  • @Ozuzu08
    @Ozuzu08 3 роки тому +1

    I love this. I’m just starting to write and I gave up in the beginning but after viewing this video it gave me hope❤️.

  • @lynnbalabanos7092
    @lynnbalabanos7092 5 років тому +1

    I love that you start at the beginning and then go to the end and find a way they can meet in the middle. That's a great tip! Thank you so much for this video. I'd love to see how it comes out in November and how the story changed.

  • @joelysue
    @joelysue 5 років тому +7

    I loved seeing your process! I’m going to try and do something like this again. I’d love to see an old one (or this one when it’s finished) with all the stickers and colors written out.

  • @shanondowling487
    @shanondowling487 5 років тому +3

    I would love to see more on pacing your novel. Thank you so much for your plotting videos. They are super helpful.

  • @dianesmith2302
    @dianesmith2302 5 років тому +2

    Loved watching this especially since my current WIP has many POV characters!

  • @laqueishamalone8251
    @laqueishamalone8251 3 роки тому +3

    This was the most helpful outline I've seen and I can't wait to play with using these tactics. I'm going to use it on my old novels first to practice by reading through and seeing where things lay and then start on a new one. Thanks again.

  • @XXauraiXX
    @XXauraiXX 5 років тому +5

    Thank you so much for making this video! My nano project has multiple povs and I am lost trying to outline for all of them. This is so useful

  • @TaylorJohnsonArt
    @TaylorJohnsonArt 5 років тому +15

    Wonderful insights into your process - thank you for sharing this. PleasepleasePLEASE do make a video on pacing! That is something that I struggle horribly with, but would love to get better at...Any thoughts you have on it, I'd love to hear!!

    • @HeartBreathings
      @HeartBreathings  5 років тому +4

      Great! I'll add it to my list. It's so tricky, but I will hopefully have a few good tips to share!

  • @SpottedBananaPeel
    @SpottedBananaPeel 5 років тому +3

    Haha holy crap you go all out with outlining like me! I love me some colored pens, markers, and cards. I also highlight too.

  • @Quietcloud
    @Quietcloud 5 років тому +1

    Just found your channel and I LOVE your process. I"m a huge Happy Planner nerd and I'm also embarking on a multiple pov Nanowrimo book so this was SO timely! Thanks.

  • @IvanaFeniks
    @IvanaFeniks 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you a lot for sharing this video. I would trying this method for my next book. Prefect organization and colorcoding ideas.

  • @fralou_sind_kreativ
    @fralou_sind_kreativ 3 роки тому +1

    Wow, what a detailed video! These Character sheets and the pages for the plot points that you use, is that Save the Cat? Wonderful to see you sharing your process! Thank you! :D

  • @banda2323
    @banda2323 5 років тому +1

    What an interesting process! Makes me want to sit down and plan something to write. I would love for you to share more.

  • @kimberlymiller566
    @kimberlymiller566 4 роки тому

    This was soo helpful!! Plotting/organizing doesn't come naturally to me, but I'm not getting anywhere flying by the seat of my pants either. Because you gave such a great in-depth look at your creative process and tools, I feel like I have what I need to adapt and figure out how to make it work for me, and now plotting/organizing looks FUN not daunting - thank you so much!! I'm all about the stickers/washi/colors, so this makes me excited to see how to use them in getting a handle on my writing projects. Loving your videos!

  • @johannafluegge2597
    @johannafluegge2597 5 років тому +1

    You are speaking my OCD language with all this organizing, thank you for showing us your process. Would love to see the finished planner

  • @nancynurse4552
    @nancynurse4552 5 років тому +1

    Wow! Great video. Considering writing my first novel even if it is only for myself. This gave me tools to help relieve some of the anxiety about starting. Also, LOVE the white, grey, black, and purple color combination on the plot outline page.💜🖤💜🖤💜🖤

  • @sammisans2972
    @sammisans2972 5 років тому +1

    I love how organized you are! I am an extreme planner of everything so it makes my heart happy to get new planning ideas.

  • @KatAdVictoriam
    @KatAdVictoriam 10 місяців тому

    Thank you for your in depth videos on plotting and planning. I love seeing someone like myself who clearly loves office supplies and handwritten organization for stories versus strictly digital (though I also do it on my writing app also). I must also point out -- Unintentional ASMR watching this :) I appreciate your email newsletter and I hope to eventually have enough funds to take your courses. Thank you for these. You have put out so much very helpful content as I'm doing 2 novels simultaneously.

  • @sovereign_soul_2024
    @sovereign_soul_2024 2 роки тому

    44:55 Love this idea so much. Thanks, Sarra!

  • @kellymallett491
    @kellymallett491 5 років тому +2

    Thank you for doing this video!! Seeing how everything works together helped so much. I love your videos on all things writing and craft. Please post an update on the complete outline and would love to see video on pacing

  • @jenalang6065
    @jenalang6065 5 років тому +1

    Great video! I'm learning so much and am excited to plot my WIP in my Happy Planner. I'd love to see the pages all filled out too...and a video about pacing.

  • @SonjasMaschensalat
    @SonjasMaschensalat 5 років тому +1

    So very helpful! Thank you! I would be happy too see the finished outline.

  • @FlagPam
    @FlagPam 5 років тому +2

    This was such a great vid! Thank you! I would love, love, love more craft videos.

  • @yolinalaeremans9114
    @yolinalaeremans9114 5 років тому +4

    Awesome video! You inspire me to try and outline in a way that I want to try it and tweak it to create a system that works for me. ❤️🙏🏻

  • @anandavanderwesthuizen1484
    @anandavanderwesthuizen1484 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much. You are an inspiration! Very very helpful.
    I enjoyed your Witches Key livestream so much! I can’t think that story was completely rough draft!
    I was wondering, will you be willing to share your process on the promotional side of your author business? And the bookkeeping side as well? You also mentioned that you are redesigning book covers for your series. Will you be willing to share your process?
    Sorry, that’s a lot of asking but you’ve demystified the whole writing and plotting and emotional side of the writing process. Made me realise that I am okay for having all sorts of weird habits!!!! We all have our own processes and it’s A-O-K!!
    Thank you thank you thank you

  • @charlie.cummings
    @charlie.cummings 5 років тому +1

    This video has kick started my Saturday. The novel I am writing for NaNoWriMo only has 2 or 3 POVs at most. But the other two points of view are there to cover scenes where the main POV isn't present.
    Interesting insight of your process! ❤
    I need to finish the character sheets for the main characters; and do an over arching outline. 🙂

  • @traceyh6224
    @traceyh6224 5 років тому +1

    This is super interesting, and I can see adopting some of these things in my own process. I would absolutely love to see the filled in version!

  • @SarahMJordan
    @SarahMJordan 5 років тому +1

    I love how organized you are! It so inspiring 💚 thanks for being so generous and sharing your process.

  • @CanyonHolgate
    @CanyonHolgate 5 років тому +1

    This was a fantastic video! I really learned some useful ideas for outlining and plotting my novel. Thank you! I would love to see this once you’ve outlined & plotted this book, so a follow up video would be great!

  • @luannastewart1631
    @luannastewart1631 5 років тому +1

    I'd love to see an "after" of your plotting. I'm getting organized for NaNo, during which I'll be finishing the second book in my series, and am trying to be more of a plotter than a pantser in order to speed up my writing process.

  • @AmberAlmon
    @AmberAlmon 5 років тому +1

    Great video! I’m gonna watch your plot series to help me outline my NaNoWriMo project.

  • @DawnMontgomeryAuthor
    @DawnMontgomeryAuthor 5 років тому +4

    The TUL metallics are also amazing for black paper! That stamper with the adhesive...I need to know where you got it! I desperately need it in my life!

    • @HeartBreathings
      @HeartBreathings  5 років тому

      Great idea!! I want to try the TUL pens! They have a rose gold right??😳 I got the stamper at Jetpens. www.jetpens.com/Nichiban-Tenori-Adhesive-Stamp-Pink/pd/10808

  • @nohanabil6887
    @nohanabil6887 4 роки тому

    I came here to the channel while looking for Kanban board illustrations, been here for a week now checking more content :D
    loving the channel, loving YOU
    Best, cheers from Egypt

  • @JaNeseDixon
    @JaNeseDixon 5 років тому

    I'm the same. Plotting, organizing, researching, etc are how I get in the zone. I'd love to see the final version.

  • @teganevans3557
    @teganevans3557 5 років тому

    Thank you! I have enjoyed many of your videos but what I love about this one is seeing how fun the plotting and planning process an be! I am an absolute planner nerd too and seeing this just made me excited to plan, plan, plan!

  • @suzisaintjames
    @suzisaintjames 5 років тому +1

    Thank you. I learned so much about the writing process. I would love to see your progress each step of the way. 💝☀🌵

  • @camocrafts9887
    @camocrafts9887 5 років тому +3

    Hi I was thinking that this set up might be pretty cool as a kit for my mom for Christmas. Can you please let me know where you got the plotting guide and what cheat sheet you use. Absolutely love it. I don't write and some how the setup makes me want to plan a novel haha.

  • @adriennedunning9192
    @adriennedunning9192 5 років тому +1

    Would absolutely love more craft videos!!

  • @alishalegrand6139
    @alishalegrand6139 4 роки тому

    That is so pretty I’m so glad I got to see that spoiler a little bit it’s such a pretty colour

  • @kailahmom1
    @kailahmom1 5 років тому +1

    Great video! I would love to see an update when it's all filled out. I may implement some of these ideas for my own plotting/outlining. Tfs.

  • @mrandisg
    @mrandisg 5 років тому

    Your system is so freaking neat! Just watching this video has gotten me excited about getting to work on book 2 of the Midnight Daze series. Jaime and I have started batting around ideas, and I have been itching to write! But I'm also looking to revamp my note-taking system. Like you, I have a color code for our POV characters, but the sheer amount of material I have stored in my OneNote file is getting overwhelming. I've set up a bullet journal specifically for the series that I hope will help me get some of this mess under control. My plan is to go through my OneNote file, weed out ideas that have gone stale, reorganize what's left in a way that makes sense to my brain, and go from there. I was going to create a series wiki using this file, but that project kind of fell by the wayside as life got in the way. I'd still like to pull that together at some point, but for now my focus is more on getting a grasp on what's happening in book 2. And to do that, I'm going to need to nail down some backstory that will likely either make an appearance or at least be mentioned in the prequel. Thanks for helping me get jazzed up about my writing again and giving me ideas for conquering my overwhelm! Good luck with NaNoWriMo! 😊

  • @GraphxxGrrrl
    @GraphxxGrrrl 5 років тому +1

    I would love to see how it looks once it's filled out! Also, this seems like a really great technique for avoiding writer's block.

  • @shannavoss763
    @shannavoss763 3 роки тому

    You are my spirit animal. Thank you for sharing! Going shopping now!

  • @elizalagonia1049
    @elizalagonia1049 5 років тому

    You actually helped me adapt my editing process. It's not exactly the same, but I use a similar process.
    I outline a little differently, but what you said about outlining and then being open to change is very much how I do it. I know things are going to change and if something changes with the characters I don't want to dismiss it because it's not on the outline.
    I'd love to see more of your outlining process when you get a chance to go into it.

  • @joannaholden943
    @joannaholden943 5 років тому +3

    Ohmygosh, watching this while I cook hot chili on a cold night. For some reason, this is making the night complete. Makes me so happy! NaNo time, Y'all!!!

    • @cgelmore488
      @cgelmore488 5 років тому +1

      I am excited too- for Nano!

  • @marthalowery1608
    @marthalowery1608 4 роки тому

    This is phenomenal! I had had an idea for a multi series novel for some time now. I looked into a Book in a Month years ago, but didn't go anywhere with it. This adds so much more clarity to the process. I believe I can do this now. Well, not right now, I have to think about all of it first...

  • @jenniferevelynhayes
    @jenniferevelynhayes 5 років тому

    Loved every minute of this! And you know I love every bit of the crafty-creativity you bring to your plotting and planning. YES to more video updates as you continue through this process and YES to more writing craft videos on pacing, etc!

  • @KristenKingWrites
    @KristenKingWrites 4 роки тому

    Thanks for this, Sarra! I realized that I’ve actually been using a similar process to organize and outline my nonfiction books. I like to get as many details down in the outline as possible so I know what I’m writing when I sit down. I’m really glad to have watched this because now I actually feel a bit more comfortable about the idea of writing fiction at some point, too. Thank you!

  • @jordananicholson1457
    @jordananicholson1457 5 років тому +2

    In my book for this years NaNoWriMo I’m doing the same thing with the powers with my mermaids. I make sure I write any power down and note how they develop over time and even why. If I figure that out yet.

  • @cgelmore488
    @cgelmore488 5 років тому

    I love watching you- I have been burned out- but you and your video's have helped me get into the joy of writing again :-) TY!

  • @ComeDownToEarth
    @ComeDownToEarth 4 роки тому

    SARRA THIS VIDEO IS SOOOOOOOO HELPFUL! It's also what brought me across to your author platform to listen to you reading the Beautiful Demons Saga ((which I AM LOVING btw))... This is my 3rd time watching the vid, and I am absolutely going to sit down and follow play by play

  • @saiyuriinuzuka6400
    @saiyuriinuzuka6400 4 роки тому

    I'd love to see the entire outlining/Plotting process. I'm finding I'm actually more of a pantser, but I do somewhat plot. And I love your aesthetics! I'm the same way. So I might need to get some of these planners and stickers. 😂

  • @brianna3398
    @brianna3398 2 роки тому

    i’m two years late to this video but i just wanted to say i sat through this whole video and it helped me soo much !!

  • @priyadestiny7880
    @priyadestiny7880 3 роки тому

    💖💖💖💖 I love your video and you taking your time to explain in details is worth it to watch!!!! Love it!!!!

  • @lauraw1568
    @lauraw1568 5 років тому

    I would love to see a video on what this looks like all filled out! Thanks for taking the time to film this!

  • @therj802
    @therj802 5 років тому

    (54:30-55:05) I needed to hear this. Thank you Sara!

  • @tinaeden8466
    @tinaeden8466 5 років тому

    I would love to see your completed plotting notebook. Love this video and getting ready to try this method. 😊

  • @jrbowers6737
    @jrbowers6737 5 років тому

    Would love to see a video about your permanent plot cards that you have for reference reminders. Great video, as always.

  • @salmahmohamed6048
    @salmahmohamed6048 5 років тому

    Great video. Thank you for sharing how you do your outline plotting. I'm working on a story with three, maybe four POV max and was kind of in the dark as to how to keep track of everything. This video is brilliant! Thank you again! Oh and I'm SO going to start using more colour coding, colour pens, etc.. just makes it so much easier to keep track of everyone! God Bless & All the best with NaNoWriMo!

  • @snack528
    @snack528 5 років тому

    I'd love to see an update and also videos about pacing. I am currently writing a book with three POVs and I had gotten stuck because one of my main characters is awfully quiet. This video helped me a lot. Thank you for sharing your process Sarra. Kind regards, Claire.

  • @hayleehaux2458
    @hayleehaux2458 5 років тому +1

    I loved this so thank you for the longer more detailed vid!!!! 🖤

  • @thewrestlingchick-tamara
    @thewrestlingchick-tamara 5 років тому

    Thank you for taking the time for creating this video. Love from Detroit Michigan✌

  • @tamidawn8383
    @tamidawn8383 5 років тому +1

    Loved this! amazing😎 . Would love to see the end product, and craft.

  • @lisaw1085
    @lisaw1085 5 років тому

    I really enjoyed this video. Thanks so much for continuing to share your process! I'd love to see the update and another video on scenes/ goal- motivation- conflict.
    I really appreciate your craft videos ❤

  • @bluovalgal
    @bluovalgal 5 років тому

    Must admit that watching/reading all these prepping videos for NaNo has made me a bit more scattered about how I want to go about with writing... LOL I still enjoyed watching your video to see how you're going to do it.

  • @joannaholden943
    @joannaholden943 5 років тому

    Definitely want to see a Part 2 of this! PLEASE!!!

  • @debrahorst8154
    @debrahorst8154 5 років тому

    Timely info. I would love to see a plotting video using one of your published works to see just exactly what the finished multiple POV charts look like. I'm writing a generational suspense/horror trilogy with multiple POVs and getting bogged down. This video did help, but treading in new territory and fumbling. Thanks again for all you do.

  • @FlagPam
    @FlagPam 5 років тому +2

    Honestly, if you created a class for plotting/craft like you did your bootcamp and Thrive, I would sign up in an eyeblink.

  • @savinascheil6662
    @savinascheil6662 5 років тому

    It is a great help, thank you for being open and honest about your work process and useful visual way.

  • @jocelyneandersen
    @jocelyneandersen 5 років тому

    Loved this. Yes! Definitely more videos on craft!

  • @Marion1457L
    @Marion1457L 3 роки тому

    I'm using a Legend Planner in 2022, but I found a package of goals pages for the Happy Planner at Michael's marked down to 89 cents and I will also use them to help plan my writing goals and other types of goals.

  • @TJames1081
    @TJames1081 5 років тому

    This video is really awesome. you have inspired me and helped me with my own process. Thank you!!!

  • @turquoisebunny
    @turquoisebunny 5 років тому

    Very informative and helpful video, thanks for sharing your process with us!

  • @mathildehirth8408
    @mathildehirth8408 5 років тому

    Great video! I am the same with colors and organization!

  • @shellystar
    @shellystar 5 років тому

    Loved this video! Yes please show us the final product. Really creative but productive approach to outlining. Right up my ally except for all the writing by hand. I use Scrivener and the note cards on there but I'm finding them very limiting in that I can't change the font type or color. I might have to hand write the cards the next time. I write romance so it's simpler just to use Romancing the Beats. BUT, I have a YA fantasy novel I want to write that will have more than one POV and this would be perfect for that. I'll have to find a way to type instead of hand write though.

  • @leslyepenelope
    @leslyepenelope 5 років тому

    Great video! I do most of my planning on the computer in a gigantic spreadsheet, but I'm always looking for ways to not stare at the screen so much. Tons of good ideas here, thanks! Would love to see the final product when you're all done.

  • @karri-z2f
    @karri-z2f 5 років тому +6

    I loved this! It really brought together your process for me. I would love to see an update once you’re done with it. Question-do you fill out the happy planner act outline portion after you have started writing or once you are done doing the plot your novel act sections?

  • @caseykaiser3313
    @caseykaiser3313 4 роки тому

    Your videos are so therapeutic to watch

  • @ccaw5785
    @ccaw5785 5 років тому

    Thank you for sharing your wisdom. I'd love to see more videos about craft.

  • @contrapasso
    @contrapasso 4 роки тому

    Knowing your process just makes me so impressed with you as a writer. My brain doesn’t work in a way that lets me plan ahead an intricate story like this. I’ll stick to poetry lol

  • @beautifulpinkqueen8073
    @beautifulpinkqueen8073 5 років тому

    Hi I love watching your videos and this inspired me to make a novel planner I'm obsessed with planners thanks for this video would love to see the final paper