Abbie Emmons | 7 Cringeworthy MISTAKES Beginner Writers Make ❌ (avoid these pitfalls!) @AbbieEmmons | Uploaded October 2024 | Updated October 2024, 4 hours ago.
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Are you a beginner novelist struggling to make your writing shine? Are you worried that, because you don't have years of experience, your writing will come across as amateurish and lackluster? Let’s be honest: it’s impossible to get everything right as a beginner writer. And guess what? You don't have to! There are only 7 BIG MISTAKES you want to avoid as a beginner writer. In this video, we will explore those seven pitfalls and how to avoid them to make your writing sound seasoned and polished...even if you have little to no writing experience!
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00:00 Mistakes to avoid as a new writer
01:39 Relying too much on external conflict
03:15 Failing to define a fatal flaw
04:44 Giving characters roles instead of goals
06:07 No story structure
07:55 Ready to write the novel of your dreams?
09:48 Inconsistent pacing
12:00 Telling instead of showing
13:10 No transformative moment for your characters
15:12 Save your spot at the live training!
16:13 Subscribe for weekly writing videos :)
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MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE:
→ WHAT TO WRITE ABOUT WHEN YOU’RE BORED
youtube.com/watch?v=A_3PL1a4K7E&t=809s
→ THE ULTIMATE CHARACTER PROFILE
youtube.com/watch?v=k1W5DSOlPrw&t=198s
→ WRITERS REACT TO WRITERS IN MOVIES
youtube.com/watch?v=bY01DOIVWwY&t=803s
→ MY CHAPTER-BY-CHAPTER OUTLINING METHOD
youtube.com/watch?v=KqTnmNjkaec&t=434s
✨F O L L O W ✨
blog: bit.ly/2Kl21m8
facebook: bit.ly/2FS2Ikh
instagram: bit.ly/2Xr5hUI
tiktok: tiktok.com/@makeyourstorymatter
patreon: patreon.com/abbieemmons
Business inquiries: abbie@abbieemmonsauthor.com
✨ A B O U T ✨
My name is Abbie Emmons I teach writers how to make their stories matter by harnessing the power and psychology of storytelling, transforming their ideas into a masterpiece, and creating a lifestyle that makes their author dreams come true.
Story isn’t about “what happens” — it’s about how what happens affects and transforms the characters. I believe that there is an exact science (a recipe, if you will) behind a perfect story. And if you know what ingredients you need, you can create your own perfect story with ease and confidence. That’s what we talk about every week on this channel – and if it’s something you’re into, be sure to subscribe and join this community!
SAVE YOUR SPOT AT THE LIVE TRAINING: learnfromabbie.com/p/nanowrimo-beginner-success
Are you a beginner novelist struggling to make your writing shine? Are you worried that, because you don't have years of experience, your writing will come across as amateurish and lackluster? Let’s be honest: it’s impossible to get everything right as a beginner writer. And guess what? You don't have to! There are only 7 BIG MISTAKES you want to avoid as a beginner writer. In this video, we will explore those seven pitfalls and how to avoid them to make your writing sound seasoned and polished...even if you have little to no writing experience!
________________________________
00:00 Mistakes to avoid as a new writer
01:39 Relying too much on external conflict
03:15 Failing to define a fatal flaw
04:44 Giving characters roles instead of goals
06:07 No story structure
07:55 Ready to write the novel of your dreams?
09:48 Inconsistent pacing
12:00 Telling instead of showing
13:10 No transformative moment for your characters
15:12 Save your spot at the live training!
16:13 Subscribe for weekly writing videos :)
________________________________
Subscribe for weekly episodes of #WritersLifeWednesdays! Make Your Story Matter™ and make your author dreams come true… new videos every Wednesday.
✨ V A L U A B L E R E S O U R C E S✨
❤️GET BONUS CONTENT + SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL: patreon.com/abbieemmons
📚READ MY BOOKS: amzn.to/3Ivk0Gr
🖥️TAKE MY SCRIVENER MASTERCLASS: makeyourstorymatter.teachable.com/p/teachmescrivener
✏️TAKE MY EDITING MASTERCLASS: learnfromabbie.com/p/edit-your-book-like-a-pro
💬TAKE MY BOOK BLURB MASTERCLASS: learnfromabbie.com/p/how-to-craft-a-bestseller-book-blurb
t
📓GET MY FREE WRITING TEMPLATES: https://abbieemmons.ck.page/make-your-story-matter
💵GET 20% OFF SCRIVENER - USE CODE "ABBIE" → literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=abbie26
🎤LISTEN TO MY PODCAST WITH MY SISTER: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kate-and-abbie-show
🎥 MY GEAR + WRITING TOOLS: abbieemmonsauthor.com/my-gear
🎵 I GET ALL MY MUSIC FROM EPIDEMIC SOUND… CLAIM YOUR 60-DAY FREE TRIAL HERE: epidemicsound.com/referral/v02bl3
MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE:
→ WHAT TO WRITE ABOUT WHEN YOU’RE BORED
youtube.com/watch?v=A_3PL1a4K7E&t=809s
→ THE ULTIMATE CHARACTER PROFILE
youtube.com/watch?v=k1W5DSOlPrw&t=198s
→ WRITERS REACT TO WRITERS IN MOVIES
youtube.com/watch?v=bY01DOIVWwY&t=803s
→ MY CHAPTER-BY-CHAPTER OUTLINING METHOD
youtube.com/watch?v=KqTnmNjkaec&t=434s
✨F O L L O W ✨
blog: bit.ly/2Kl21m8
facebook: bit.ly/2FS2Ikh
instagram: bit.ly/2Xr5hUI
tiktok: tiktok.com/@makeyourstorymatter
patreon: patreon.com/abbieemmons
Business inquiries: abbie@abbieemmonsauthor.com
✨ A B O U T ✨
My name is Abbie Emmons I teach writers how to make their stories matter by harnessing the power and psychology of storytelling, transforming their ideas into a masterpiece, and creating a lifestyle that makes their author dreams come true.
Story isn’t about “what happens” — it’s about how what happens affects and transforms the characters. I believe that there is an exact science (a recipe, if you will) behind a perfect story. And if you know what ingredients you need, you can create your own perfect story with ease and confidence. That’s what we talk about every week on this channel – and if it’s something you’re into, be sure to subscribe and join this community!
