Writers Bootcamp with Bex- Goals: What are they and why do we need them? episode 1 The Novel Nana 2021-08-17 | Welcome to my new Writer's Bootcamp with Bex video series. Welcome to my channel. I am Bex The Novel Nana. On my channel, I offer tips on writing. this series starts off with Writing Goals for your story-what they are and why we need them.In this video, episode 1 of Goals-in the Bootcamp w/Bex -back to the basics series, I go over what exactly goals are and why exactly we need them for our characters and stories.Stay tuned fornext week: episode 2 Goals video: Purposes and Differences of 10 different types of goals.linked below are videos in the Bootcamp with Bex series that you can go check out now if you missed one!as always thank you for watching, and happy writing!#BootcampwithBex #authortube Bootcamp series: first topic: Goalsvideo 1 youtube.com/watch?v=CjyKQs7zXxkvideo 2 youtube.com/watch?v=VM1EBuiqGW4video 3 youtu.be/NrAHv9Loq2cvideo 4 youtu.be/ihGNHhfRNlUBootcamp Series: topic-Motivation:youtu.be/HqPrhl5rs6IBootcamp Series: topic Conflict: Video 1 youtu.be/d6g3VN9275Y Video 2 youtube.com/watch?v=8s7zR32iRf4 Video 3 youtu.be/9e-Kq5PDGHovideo 4My links:Authortube: youtube.com/c/TheNovelNanaTwitter: twitter.com/nana_novelFB: facebook.com/novel.nana.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bexthenovel...
Junk Journal I made for my Sister The Novel Nana 2023-05-14 | Welcome to my channel The Novel Nana. Hi, I'm Bex, here on this channel I talk about mostly writer-related things. If this interests you, please consider subscribing.In today's video I share yet another junk journal I have made, this time for my sister's birthday. Hope you enjoy the flip-through and get some inspiration from it!My links:Authortube: youtube.com/c/TheNovelNanaTwitter: twitter.com/nana_novelFB: facebook.com/novel.nana.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bexthenovel...
Another Junk journal Flip-Through The Novel Nana 2022-12-11 | Welcome to my channel The Novel Nana. Hi, I'm Bex, here on this channel I talk about mostly writer-related things. I upload videos such as Tips, and tricks, on writing, my own writing, and story-telling. I also upload crafting videos. I share flip-throughs of journals I have made both junk and bullet journals. If this interests you, please consider subscribing. Today I will do a flip-through of a junk journal I made for someone special on her birthday. This journal has two signatures. One is embellished and the other shows the beautiful designs I made using objects around my house to experiment with texture while coffee dying computer paper without any embellishments to the spreads. It turned out pretty well. I encourage you to see what designs and effects you get while experimenting with coffee dying!Have fun! Let me know in the comments what you think of this journal and your experiments with coffee dying and junk journaling!If you'd like to see more videos on junk journals whether that be flip-throughs or the process leave a like for me!if you'd like to know the next time I upload-ring that bell and you will be notified!My links: youtube.com/c/TheNovelNanaTwitter: twitter.com/nana_novelFB: facebook.com/novel.nana.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bexthenovel...
My First Chunky Junk journal Flip Through The Novel Nana 2022-09-27 | Welcome to my channel The Novel Nana. Hi, I'm Bex, here on this channel I talk about mostly writer-related things. If this interests you, please consider subscribing. In today's video, I share a flip-through of a homemade junk journal I made for a friend of mine. I was inspired by all the junk journal creators out there and watched many tutorials on youtube to help me create this one.Then I tried my hand at it. I made this video to document the journal, and since my channel is writer related, I thought you might enjoy the journal aspect since it relates to writing and let ya see some of the projects I have been busy with. the video is long-(me talking about journal making and its contents) but you can mute me and enjoy the flip-through if ya would like.I will link my first junk journal video for ya as well.here:youtu.be/HQhzfcbyzAUMy links:Authortube: youtube.com/c/TheNovelNanaTwitter: twitter.com/nana_novelFB: facebook.com/novel.nana.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bexthenovel...
A Break The Novel Nana 2022-06-14 | Welcome to my channel The Novel Nana. Hi, I'm Bex, here on this channel I talk about mostly writer-related things. If this interests you, please consider subscribing.I have been on a bit of a break as most of you know. Today's video is a short one letting you all know I am extending my break until the end of summer. I will be enjoying some family time with the grandkids and other family and hopefully, when I come back, I will have many of you waiting to reconnect with me. I love and miss you all. Happy writing my friends! Enjoy your summer!My links:Authortube: youtube.com/c/TheNovelNanaTwitter: twitter.com/nana_novelFB: facebook.com/novel.nana.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bexthenovel...
Story time- Brutally Honest The Novel Nana 2022-04-07 | Welcome to my channel The Novel Nana. Hi, I'm Bex, here on this channel I talk about mostly writer-related things. If this interests you, please consider subscribing.In today's video, I will be reading a 25minute story I wrote a while back called Brutally Honest. This is the first draft version-but it's a sneak peek at one of the stories that will be a part of my short story collection called A Touch Of Madness-that is in the works to be published at a later date. Still trying to save money for edits and such.Hope you will listen all the way through-let me know what ya think of the ending!I will be uploading a bit irregularly, as I am still dealing with some personal matters, but if you hit the notification bell-you will be alerted as soon as I upload next. Thanks so much for listening. enjoy the story-until next time-happy writing.My links:Authortube: youtube.com/c/TheNovelNanaTwitter: twitter.com/nana_novelFB: facebook.com/novel.nana.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bexthenovel...
Collab Love Poem with Morgan Lee The Novel Nana 2022-03-17 | Welcome to my channel The Novel Nana. Hi, I'm Bex, here on this channel I talk about mostly writer-related things. Today's video is a poetry collab I have done with the lovely Morgan Lee of Authortube! Our collaboration consisted of writing a love poem by dividing the stanzas. We each would write two five-lined stanzas and read our parts on our respective channels in a video and then release the poem in its entirety for your reading pleasure, to our Facebook and Instagram stories on a later date of March 21st-which is World Poetry Day! I do so hope you like the poem we have written. check out Author Morgan Lee's video which I have linked below for you to hear the other two stanzas!here are my two stanzas:My poem part-Whisper to me soft secrets of longingbody and souls beautifully entwinedsacred and cherished is our kind of love written in stars from heaven abovebrightly we sparkle, luminous we shinewe ebb and flow in perfect harmonysafe harbors tethered through eternityin perpetual embrace comfort, we findI am yours and you are mineso let this always beI encourage you to write one of your own and either upload it to YT on World Poetry Day or make it an Instagram story on March 21st! Let's flood our socials with Poems!also-I know when you all will be viewing this it will actually be St. Patricks Day-but at the time of filming it was close to valentines day! so, Happy St.Patricks Day!My links: youtube.com/c/TheNovelNanaTwitter: twitter.com/nana_novelFB: facebook.com/novel.nana.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bexthenovel...Morgan Lee's Links-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authormorga...Twitter: twitter.com/authormorganleeWebsite: authormorganlee.comFacebook: facebook.com/morganleejMorgan's video reading of her two stanzas for our collab-youtu.be/8uqe08mt-0M
Helping Hands Livestream Chat w/ Bex & Sam March Episode 2022 The Novel Nana 2022-03-14 | Hello everyone! Welcome to the stream where we will be tackling issues for you- our writer fam on this Livestream chat with Bex & Sam! We will always be supportive, personable, knowledgeable, respectful, and relatable as we can be with our answers to your questions! Thanks so much for joining us today, we sure appreciate you!#WritersHelpingWriters #HelpingHandsLivestreamSuicide Prevention Lifeline: suicidepreventionlifeline.org Centre for Interactive Mental Health Solutions: cimhs.com Reedsy: reedsy.com/write-a-book Reverse search: onelook.com/reverse-dictionary.shtml Overused words: wordcounter.net So-What is Helping Hands all about?Simply put-we are writers helping writers in, anyway, we can.We are here to provide respectful, personable, knowledgeable, and relatable advice, tips, and answers to our writer family.Our goal is to promote a safe place for you to ask your questions and voice your concerns. You are among friends; we won’t allow any negativity or disrespect in this stream. We have your back.We want to help other writers tackle the issues they face. If it matters to you, it matters to us.You are not alone-and no question is too silly or small for us to address. Together, we will find an answer to the issue-answering one question at a time.If you have a sensitive issue or question, you can always direct message us on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter. We have also listed some resources and put links in the description box below for you. Whether it is writing-related, or writer-life related we are here to offer a helping hand.Some resources for the questions asked on this episode-Tips for creating a series bible: How To Create A Series Bible (How To Plan & Write A Series, #4) · Heart Breathings and How to Create a Story Bible for Your Novel - The Novel SmithyCharacter Profile: How to Create a Character Profile: Complete Guide with Template - TCK PublishingMy links:Authortube: youtube.com/c/TheNovelNanaTwitter: twitter.com/nana_novelFB: facebook.com/novel.nana.1come see me every month as co-host over on Barrett Laurie's channel for -Critique Group Live ( CGL)Check out our new FB Group "Critique Group-Live" https://www.facebook.com/groups/40458...Check out our new Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/critique_gr...Sam's links: Writer Sam WickerWriter, Youtuber, and BloggerMediumSupport me on Ko-Fi!Youtube: youtube.com/c/WriterSamWickerKo-fi: ko-fi.com/writersamwickerBlog: carderwickerwriting.wordpress.comInstagram: @writersamwickerFacebook: @creativescarderwicker
Writers Home Tag created by Bex & Kesha The Novel Nana 2022-03-10 | Welcome to my channel The Novel Nana. Hi, I'm Bex, here on this channel I talk about mostly writer-related things. Today is a Tag video. Kesha of Write The Dang Thing and I have come up with a 20 questions Tag we have named Writer's Home Tag. This tag we came up with together after watching a tag Barrett Laurie did with his mom and it inspired us to make a Tag of our own with Writer related and family-related questions.I will list the 20 questions here for you and also a link to Barrett's video.Barrett Laurie's Tag VideoParents of Authortubers Tagyoutube.com/watch?v=M39ZX-60l1w QUESTIONS TO TAG The Writer's Home Tag#1 What genre do I write in & what genre do you wish I would write in?#2 What are your hopes for me as a writer?#3 What would you say makes me a good writer?#4 How long have I been writing/telling stories?#5 What story or character trait could you share about me as a baby or child?#6 What was I like as a child?#7 What words would you use to describe me now?#8 Who were my sidekick characters in my life's story?#9 How would you describe the stories I write?#10 what's something you remember about a story I wrote?#11 What movie or book character would you say is most similar to me?#12 If my life were a story, what would you say was the biggest conflict I overcame?#13 If my teenage years were a book genre- what genre would they have been?#14 Share a story that comes to mind of me.#15 In the story of my life who was my villains?#16 What would you say was a major plot twist in my life story?#17 What /where was my fav. childhood setting/location?#18 If I weren't a writer what would be a good career for me and why?#19 If you could write my happy ending in life-what would it be?#20 Give me a one-sentence prompt that I can write a story from.#WritersHomeTagMy links: youtube.com/c/TheNovelNanaTwitter: twitter.com/nana_novelFB: facebook.com/novel.nana.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bexthenovel...Kesha's links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writethedan...Twitter: twitter.com/NakeshaWTDTBe sure to look for her video coming soon! Do the tag with your family and see what answers they have! Upload your video and let us enjoy it!
Pass The Prompt Challenge Premiere with Bex &Kesha of Write The Dang Thing The Novel Nana 2022-03-03 | Welcome to my channel The Novel Nana. Hi, I'm Bex, here on this channel I talk about mostly writer-related things. If this interests you, please consider subscribing.Today, I am doing a collab with Nakesha of Write The Dang Thing. We decided to do the Pass The Prompt Challenge that Sai Chi and I had originally created. This challenge was so fun, I decided to do it again!The challenge is as follows. Pick a partner to collab with. Pick one anothers' prompt and write a story with the prompt you were given. That's it. Simple. Hope you all will do this challenge!#PassThePromptChallengeHere is the link to the original videos and stories by this challenge's creators.Sai Chi links-youtube.com/channel/UC5aRtnx5dHJg1HHkQQwdOnwWebsite: saichi.square.siteInstagram: @saichistoriesTik Tok: @saichistoriesSai Chi's Video &Story-youtube.com/watch?v=xAHdBlaU3OEWrite The Dang Thing's Links: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU-f...FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writethedan...My links:Authortube: youtube.com/c/TheNovelNanaTwitter: twitter.com/nana_novelFB: facebook.com/novel.nana.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bexthenovel...
Fairytale Flip The Novel Nana 2022-02-24 | Welcome to my channel The Novel Nana. Hi, I'm Bex, here on this channel I talk about mostly writer-related things. If this interests you, please consider subscribing. In today's video, I am bringing you yet another Collab-this time with none other than the Vixen of Fiction herself! Nia and I will be bringing you the Fairytale Flip on both of our channels, and the Fable Flip next month on our channels! Today the video is the Fairytale Flip. A collaboration where Nia and I both had a fairytale that we had to flip and rewrite as if it were told from the genre we write in. So, Mine is, of course, been flipped into a horror tale! I am reading my 10-minute story, and hope that you will enjoy it. If you do, please let me know with a like and a comment! I would very much appreciate it! #FairytaleFlip Nia's video-her part of the collab-youtube.com/watch?v=G63z_IyuwC4I will be leaving the link to Nia's video and her channel here in the description box below, so please be sure to go and check hers out as well! This was such a fun collaboration and I hope you enjoy it! Nia-the vixen of fiction LINKS:Twitch: twitch.tv/vixenoffictionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevixenoff...Youtube: youtube.com/c/VixenOfFictionPatreon: patreon.com/VixenOfFictionKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/vixenoffictionMy links: youtube.com/c/TheNovelNanaTwitter: twitter.com/nana_novelFB: facebook.com/novel.nana.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bexthenovel...
Genre Swap Collab with Write The Dang Thing The Novel Nana 2022-02-17 | Welcome to my channel The Novel Nana. Hi, I'm Bex, here on this channel I talk about mostly writer-related things. If this interests you, please consider subscribing.In this video, I read my half of the genre swap collab with Kesha at "Write The Dang Thing". We came up with this collab by picking a few words such as an occupation, a setting, a time frame as stakes, A goal of painting a picture, and a conflict or problem in reaching the goal.our words were-PainterWoods24 hrs to Paint a pictureno paintFrom there we included these elements into our stories. The twist was we had to write the story using one another's genre as our category in which to write it.I write Horror and she writes Fantasy-so we swapped for these stories.I hope you will like our genre swap collab and the stories we came up with. Hope that you will try stepping up and out of your comfort zone and try swapping genres with someone else and writing a story and uploading your videos!Have fun! Below are our links and also the link to Kesha's video which comes out the day after this one. Set a reminder so you won't miss it!Her Channel is Write The Dang Thing (WTDT)#GenreSwapMy links:Authortube: youtube.com/c/TheNovelNanaTwitter: twitter.com/nana_novelFB: facebook.com/novel.nana.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bexthenovel...Nakesha's Genre swap video-youtu.be/86BB1DmLTtw Nakesha's (Kesha) links-Youtube: youtube.com/channel/UCU-fZeN8d10adZ-duV_fQZgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...
The Writerly Love TAG The Novel Nana 2022-02-10 | Hi, welcome to my channel, The Novel Nana. I'm Bex. On my channel, I talk about all things writer-related. But today is a special video, as it is a collab I was working on with fellow Authortuber and writer Heather Salter-Purves. We came together to make an original TAG for you to do and are hoping that you will share the love, and not only do the tag but tag 3 others to do it as well! Also-on a sidenote, Please be sure to check all the links below, as I have left the link for TONIGHT's CGL (Critique Group Live) -February edition link for those of you who would like to check it out!THE WRITERLY LOVE TAG - created by Bex The Novel Nana & Heather Salter-Purves QUESTIONS:1-which author do you love-or have the most books of?2-what do you love about being a writer?3-what is one thing that you love most about the "writer life"?4-What book from childhood made you fall in love with reading?5-who (in author tube or in real-life) gives you encouragement/support and helps you to believe in yourself enough to conquer your writing goals/dreams?6-what is or would be your debut novel's dedication?TAG 3 others to do this WRITERLY LOVE tag and share the love!#TheWriterlyLoveTagHeathers links-YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCdvwPvqvGq7N0J-VSufBOhQInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heather.sal...Twitter: twitter.com/heather_purvesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeatherSalte...newsletter: https://omniform1.com/signup/v1/606e8... Heathers Tag video link- youtube.com/watch?v=g6OHnEBixVc&t=3sMy links: youtube.com/c/TheNovelNanaTwitter: twitter.com/nana_novelhttps:FB: facebook.com/novel.nana.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bexthenovel...Speaking of sharing the writerly love-Be sure to check out Tonights CGL(Critique Group Live)-over on Barrett Laurie's Channel! youtube.com/watch?v=ogP7WtK9SagPlease go check out this Authortube newbies channel! Nakesha of Write the Dang Thingyoutube.com/channel/UCU-fZeN8d10adZ-duV_fQZgI tag - Colin Clark of The Writiest Files & Qwordy and Bethany VotawColin Clark- youtube.com/channel/UCdsPIA-8edzaXi8lXAlbCbA Stephanie Gillis- youtube.com/channel/UCo5r_bdFuVTaI9LFcm6Zo1QBethany Votaw- youtube.com/c/BethanyVotaw
Pass the Prompt Video Collab with Sai Chi The Novel Nana 2022-02-03 | Hi, welcome to my channel The Novel Nana, I'm Bex. On my channel, I talk about writer-related things. In today's video, which is a collab O did with Sai Chi, whose links I have listed below. The collab was a video reading of the story I wrote during our Pass The Prompt Challenge. A challenge we created where we exchanged writing prompts and wrote the story off of the prompt we were given and then film a video of us reading our story, and opening up our comments for an audience critique! If you decide to do this challenge that we created, please contact one of us so we can add your video to this playlist and others can find your story! The prompt given me by Sai Chi was "A box was delivered with my name scrawled across the top in sloppy black ink..."I built a story around this prompt. To find out what prompt I gave to Sai Chi, and hear her story-click on the link below and find out!#PassthePrompt #PassthePromptChallengeMy links: youtube.com/c/TheNovelNanaTwitter: twitter.com/nana_novelFB: facebook.com/novel.nana.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bexthenovel...Sai Chi's LINKS SAI's video part of our collab youtu.be/xAHdBlaU3OE Short stories: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... Writing advice: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=... Website: saichi.square.site Instagram: @saichistories Tik Tok: @saichistories
Authortube Secret Santa unboxing 2021 The Novel Nana 2022-01-30 | In this video, I unbox my Authortube secret Santa Gift. S.D. Huston put this together. The playlist is listed below.THE AUTHORTUBE SECRET SANTA UNBOXING PLAYLISTyoutube.com/watch?v=QCHL12gDY90&list=PLVrC50nqY3OIJ2tVzsdl2Wzie1-d0b3LD#AuthortubeSecretSanta My links: youtube.com/c/TheNovelNanaTwitter: twitter.com/nana_novelFB: facebook.com/novel.nana.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bexthenovel...
Collab Tag -Genre Playlist Tag created by Bex & JC The Novel Nana 2022-01-27 | Hi, Welcome to my channel The Novel Nana. I'm Bex. Here on this channel, I talk about mostly all things writer-related. Today's video, Is an original TAG-created by me and Author JC Carpenter. We have named it The Genre Playlist Tag. There are 7 genres as the questions. Pick a song to add to each 'playlist category' and have fun! The 8th question is simply which 3 other Authortubers would you like to tag.Genre Playlist Tag1. Mystery2. Thriller3. Sci-Fi4. Fantasy5. Romance6. Suspense7. Horror8. tag 3 othersI tag Ben Pick, Chandra Arthur and Grayson Wilde#TheGenrePlaylistTagHave Fun!Link to JC's part of our tag collab-her video-youtu.be/VFKb7pXA1yA LINKS forAuthor J.C. CarpenterYou can get a copy of my books by going to my Author Page on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/jccarpe... Check out my latest blog post here https://write-2-be.com/2022/01/17/a-r... and read my weekly inspirational blog posts by going to my website write-2-be.com You can sign up for my newsletter to find out any new writing related news and when books will be coming out by clicking on this link: http://www.tinyletter.com/Author_JCCa... You can also go to my magazine’s website to sign up and also find out how you and your book can become a featured author write2bemagazine.comTo get information about an Author Interview email the magazine at Write2BeMagazine@gmail.comCheck out my new writing related products at my online store, Write 2 Be Matters by clicking here: write2bematters.com And if you would like to support my creative endeavors in any way or just buy me a cup of coffee you can click here: ko-fi.com/authorjccarpenter Finally, please feel free to follow me on my social media http://write-2-be.com http://write2bemagazine.com https://www.facebook.com/jimmetta.car... https://www.amazon.com/author/jccarpe... https://www.facebook.com/Write2BeMaga... https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJCCarp... write2bematters.com twitter.com/jcladyluv twitter.com/write2bemag https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPU3... https://www.pinterest.com/jcladyluv/_... ko-fi.com/authorjccarpenter http://www.tinyletter.com/Author_JCCa...My links:Authortube: youtube.com/c/TheNovelNanaTwitter: twitter.com/nana_novelFB: facebook.com/novel.nana.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bexthenovel...
New Livestream Collab! Helping Hands Livestream Announcement The Novel Nana 2022-01-20 | Hello everyone! Welcome, or welcome back to my channel The Novel Nana. I'm Bex. Here on this channel, you will find content that is writerly related. I also do fun tags. In today's video, I announce my Collaboration With Writer Sam Wicker. I have been so excited to tell you guys about the collab, but was busy solidifying all the details! I am happy to share those details with you today! Please be sure and check out Sam's channel and all of her links are linked below.#HelpingHandsSupport Sam here: ko-fi.com/writersamwickerFollow Sam here:Facebook: @creativescarderwickerTwitter: @wolf_sncInstagram: @writersamwickerYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCckm...Blog: https://carderwickerwriting.wordpress...Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/53a66700583a/sign-...Or Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/writersamwickerFor writing-sprints and upcoming streams check out Devin's playlists: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeCU...My links:youtube.com/c/TheNovelNanaTwitter: twitter.com/nana_novelFB: facebook.com/novel.nana.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bexthenovel...
Open call for collaborations The Novel Nana 2022-01-13 | Hello everyone! Welcome to my channel The Novel Nana. I'm Bex. I am a writer and lover of all things creative! This year I am approaching things differently-more open minded-so in today's video I am doing an open call for collaborations! I do writing-related videos Livestreams as well.#NovelNana #AuthorCollabsMy links: youtube.com/c/TheNovelNanaTwitter: twitter.com/nana_novelFB: facebook.com/novel.nana.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bexthenovel...
Livestream Chat with Bex, Bethany, & the Brit-pack The Novel Nana 2022-01-11 | Hello everyone! It's Bex. Your Novel Nana here! Today I will be hanging out with Bethany Votaw and the Brit-pack for a Livestream chat where my guest and I will discuss briefly our goals for 2022 and talk a bit about our current W.I.P.'s and share plans for future projects. Stay tuned for a special sneak peek in this stream where I will be a reading of a short flash-fiction piece I have written called "Writer Woes". My guest will graciously offer up some feedback on the piece and those of you in chat may do so as well. Afterward, we will chat and read some comments and try to answer any questions you may have for us. Lastly, we will bid you adieu and you may all return to your regularly scheduled plans for the day. Thank you to all who show up now and later for our Livestream hangout/chat. My co-hosts/guests on today's stream-here are their links: Bethany Votaw- find Her books here- A Season of Darkness Anthology: books2read.com/u/bxaYZo Scribbles and Scrawls: books2read.com/u/4Nw8pz Tracker: books2read.com/u/bPy6E7 bethanyjvotaw.com/newsletter Instagram instagram.com/bethanyjvotaw ko-fi.com/bethanyjvotaw Colin Clark: Website: authorcolinclark.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colin.clark.... Instagram: instagram.com/cjcauthor Twitter: twitter.com/WriteistFiles Richard Holiday- Website: richardholliday.co.uk Richard Holliday richardholliday.co.uk Newsletter | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter Adam Stevenson- adamstevensoncouk.wordpress.com/blog Martin Lejuene www.martinlejeune.co.uk Authortube - Youtube.com/Faldor Newsletter - www.BradleyLejeune.com Twitter - www.twitter.com/TheFaldor Insta - Instagram.com/TheFaldor Upcoming this month-find me on the CGL Spin-off Horror edition Dannette's CGL SPINOFF Announcement Video: youtu.be/JIIu_vyRlgU You can find The Mistress of Horror herself here on youtube-Please go check out her channel! youtube.com/c/AuthorDLTillery My links: Authortube: youtube.com/c/TheNovelNana Twitter: twitter.com/nana_novel FB: facebook.com/novel.nana.1 . come see me every month as co-host over on Barrett Laurie's channel for - Critique Group Live ( CGL) Check out our new FB Group "Critique Group-Live" https://www.facebook.com/groups/40458... Check out our new Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/critique_gr... #CritiqueGroupLive #CritiqueGroup #WritingCommunity come see me every month as co-host over on Barrett Laurie's channel here is a link to the CGL playlist- youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVtxYa8atrajTXnX7OhXrHD_iqZFygmgl Not on screen today but as a special thank you and shoutout to the source of my biggest support and encouragement, THANK YOU BARRETT! You have been my friend, my mentor, the one who pushes me to DO better and BE better every single day! Thank you for believing in me and my writing and for always being there for me-EVERY DAY. My Dear friend Barrett Laurie's channel and links- CONNECT WITH BARRETT LAURIE Website- barrettlaurie.com Twitter- twitter.com/Barrett_Laurie Insta- https://www.instagram.com/barrett_lau... FB Author Page- https://www.facebook.com/AuthorBarret...
New Year Goals & Update 2022 The Novel Nana 2022-01-06 | Hi, it's me, Bex. My channel is the Novel Nana and today I bring you a video for my Goals and an update for 2022. As a writer, I am ready to share my work with the world and get my book babies out for you to read!So many wonderful and new things coming this year for me and my channel that I had to share them here with you!I hope you will enjoy this video and leave me a comment about your goals for 2022!in this video mentioned hereAuthor D.L. Tillery youtube.com/c/AuthorDLTillery Writer Sam Wicker youtube.com/c/WriterSamWicker *Special thanks to these wonderful folks in the community for helping me and my husband after the December 10th 2021 Tornado here in Arkansas.Barrett Laurie Morgan Lee Jenna O'Malley Natalie Locke Nia (The Vixen of Fiction) Ben PickD.L. Tillery S.D. Huston Jennifer Gibson BrownLauren Wheatley Andrea Donoso Sepulveda Chandra Arthur Richard Holiday Margaret Pinard Martin Lejuene Love and hugs to you all! I pray it comes back to you ten-fold!Please go out and get involved in the community and support one another!You can find me here:My links: youtube.com/c/TheNovelNanaTwitter: twitter.com/nana_novelFB: facebook.com/novel.nana.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bexthenovel...
Nana and NaNo Update The Novel Nana 2021-11-02 | My links:Authortube: youtube.com/c/TheNovelNanaTwitter: twitter.com/nana_novelFB: facebook.com/novel.nana.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bexthenovel...
Writing Prompt and Prop The Novel Nana 2021-10-26 | Hi, Welcome back or welcome to my channel The Novel Nana, I'm Bex. here on this channel, I talk about all things writer-related. Today's video is a fun one, a writing prompt update of sorts. A bit of a break or 'pause' in my Bootcamp w/Bex series. But don't worry, I will get back to the basics in November! I am leaving you lots of links to check out! No worries! If you are new to my channel, feel free to peruse my backlog of videos! With Nanowrimo just around the corner, My video playlists for Acronyms to remember while writing may help!I also have my NaNoWriMo and Preptober and camp nano (April and July Camp Nano) videos and vlogs for your viewing pleasure, I had quite a few meltdowns my first go-round in 2019 at Nanowrimo! No worries, despite my humiliation and through the tears I did "win" that year!I was driving the struggle bus, for quite some time though, I must admit. I cringe at those older videos, but hey, I am here for your entertainment if nothing else! You are not alone! I will be your cheerleader, and help ya get through it!My links: youtube.com/c/TheNovelNanaTwitter: twitter.com/nana_novelFB: facebook.com/novel.nana.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bexthenovel...here are the links for the Bootcamp series: first topic: Goalsvideo 1 youtube.com/watch?v=CjyKQs7zXxkvideo 2 youtube.com/watch?v=VM1EBuiqGW4video 3 youtu.be/NrAHv9Loq2cvideo 4 youtu.be/ihGNHhfRNlUBootcamp Series: topic-Motivation:youtu.be/HqPrhl5rs6IBootcamp Series: topic Conflict: Video 1 youtu.be/d6g3VN9275Y Video 2 youtube.com/watch?v=8s7zR32iRf4 Video 3 youtube.com/watch?v=9e-Kq5PDGHo
New Writing Prompt spooky October Theme The Novel Nana 2021-10-19 | Hi guys! Welcome to or welcome back to my channel The Novel Nana. I'm Bex. Here on this channel, I talk about all things writer-related! I am taking a pause in my "Bootcamp with Bex-getting back to the basics-the building blocks of story", video series to bring you a fun writing prompt today and for the following Tuesdays in October, No worries, I will bring back the Bootcamp series in November for you!Stay tuned until the end of this video where I will show you a neat trick with my "prop " after the writing prompt!I hope I was able to link some videos for you from my backlog of playlists in the cards, if not I will link them here in the description for you! I am still learning how to edit and things, so bear with me! We all have to learn sometime!My links: youtube.com/c/TheNovelNanaTwitter: twitter.com/nana_novelFB: facebook.com/novel.nana.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bexthenovel...here are some video links for ya to check out! here are the links for the Bootcamp series: first topic: Goalsvideo 1 youtube.com/watch?v=CjyKQs7zXxkvideo 2 youtube.com/watch?v=VM1EBuiqGW4video 3 youtu.be/NrAHv9Loq2cvideo 4 youtu.be/ihGNHhfRNlUBootcamp Series: topic-Motivation:youtu.be/HqPrhl5rs6IBootcamp Series: topic Conflict: Video 1 youtu.be/d6g3VN9275Y Video 2 youtube.com/watch?v=8s7zR32iRf4 Video 3 youtube.com/watch?v=9e-Kq5PDGHo
Whats going on? The Novel Nana 2021-10-12 | I do not own the rights to the music in this video. In this video, I give ya an update on what's going on with me and my channel for the next two weeks!Happy writing everyone! Be sure to check out my Bootcamp with Bex series and also my Nanowrimo and Preptober videos on my channel!Also, stay tuned next Tuesday for a writing prompt update and the following Tuesday for a spooky October Halloween-themed Writing Prompt!My links: youtube.com/c/TheNovelNanaTwitter: twitter.com/nana_novelFB: facebook.com/novel.nana.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bexthenovel...here are the links for the Bootcamp series: first topic: Goalsvideo 1 youtube.com/watch?v=CjyKQs7zXxkvideo 2 youtube.com/watch?v=VM1EBuiqGW4video 3 youtu.be/NrAHv9Loq2cvideo 4 youtu.be/ihGNHhfRNlUBootcamp Series: topic-Motivation:youtu.be/HqPrhl5rs6IBootcamp Series: topic Conflict: Video 1 youtu.be/d6g3VN9275Y Video 2 youtube.com/watch?v=8s7zR32iRf4 Video 3 youtube.com/watch?v=9e-Kq5PDGHo Now that Preptober is here and Nanowrimo is just around the corner-Check out my channel-I have some videos that offer tips in form of acronyms that may help you with things to consider when writing! I also have vlogged part of my Preptober and how it went previously! It's not easy, and the STRUGGLE was real for me. Should ya want to check out my misery-I have videos relating to that struggle of my first time doing Nano-(and WINNING) back in 2019! And also Preptober videos ya may find amusing-watching me have a breakdown! lol.And the videos for Preptober and Nanowrimo and Camp Nano in April and July can be found on my channel backlog videos! I have a ton of Acronyms and Checklists that may be of interest to you, and some can help out with areas you may be struggling with!
Internal vs External Conflict Bootcamp w/ Bex conflict ep 3 The Novel Nana 2021-10-05 | Hi welcome to my channel, The Novel Nana. I'm Bex. Here on this channel, I talk about writer stuff. In today's video, I am continuing the Bootcamp with Bex series. Today's topic is Conflict episode 3- internal vs. external conflict. I hope this video will help you when writing story conflict, and knowing which conflict is best for you, while writing. Within this series, I share conflict in story examples and how to use them. If you are a writer, I hope this helps.I give examples of what falls under which category. If you would like more in-depth examples of each specific category, be sure to leave me a comment.linked below are videos in the Bootcamp with Bex series that you can go check out now if you missed one!as always thank you for watching, and happy writing!#BootcampwithBex #ConflictBootcamp series: first topic: Goalsvideo 1 youtube.com/watch?v=CjyKQs7zXxkvideo 2 youtube.com/watch?v=VM1EBuiqGW4video 3 youtu.be/NrAHv9Loq2cvideo 4 youtu.be/ihGNHhfRNlUBootcamp Series: topic-Motivation:youtu.be/HqPrhl5rs6IBootcamp Series: topic Conflict: Video 1 youtu.be/d6g3VN9275Y Video 2 youtube.com/watch?v=8s7zR32iRf4 Video 3 youtube.com/watch?v=9e-Kq5PDGHo My links: youtube.com/c/TheNovelNanaTwitter: twitter.com/nana_novelFB: facebook.com/novel.nana.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bexthenovel...
Types of conflict-ep.2 Bootcamp With Bex The Novel Nana 2021-09-28 | Hi, welcome to my channel where I talk about writer things. I'm Bex and in today's video, episode 2 on Conflict, we continue our Bootcamp with Bex video series. The topic today is another video on conflict. Last week we discussed why we needed it, and today we delve into the different types one can use in their stories and I provide examples of story-related conflicts.linked below are videos in the Bootcamp with Bex series that you can go check out now if you missed one!as always thank you for watching, and happy writing!#BootcampwithBex Bootcamp series: first topic: Goalsvideo 1 youtube.com/watch?v=CjyKQs7zXxkvideo 2 youtube.com/watch?v=VM1EBuiqGW4video 3 youtu.be/NrAHv9Loq2cvideo 4 youtu.be/ihGNHhfRNlUBootcamp Series: topic-Motivation:youtu.be/HqPrhl5rs6IBootcamp Series: topic Conflict: Video 1 youtu.be/d6g3VN9275Y Video 2 youtube.com/watch?v=8s7zR32iRf4 Video 3 youtu.be/9e-Kq5PDGHovideo 4My links:Authortube: youtube.com/c/TheNovelNanaTwitter: twitter.com/nana_novelFB: facebook.com/novel.nana.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bexthenovel...
Writers Bootcamp With Bex-Conflict-ep.1 The Novel Nana 2021-09-21 | Hi, welcome to my channel, The Novel Nana, where I discuss all things writer-related. In this video, I talk about story conflict-what it is and why we need it in our stories as writers. We are getting back to the basics in this Bootcamp With Bex video series and this is episode 1 on story conflict. Be sure to stay tuned for the next episode on the conflict topic-ep. 2 where we will be delving into types of conflict. We will continue the conflict topic in ep.3 where we will explore the different conflict scenarios you can use to further the development of your story, by perhaps implementing some of the suggested types. #Authortube #BootcampwithBexlinked below are videos in the Bootcamp with Bex series that you can go check out now if you missed one!as always thank you for watching, and happy writing!Bootcamp series: first topic: Goalsvideo 1 youtube.com/watch?v=CjyKQs7zXxkvideo 2 youtube.com/watch?v=VM1EBuiqGW4video 3 youtu.be/NrAHv9Loq2cvideo 4 youtu.be/ihGNHhfRNlUBootcamp Series: topic-Motivation:youtu.be/HqPrhl5rs6IBootcamp Series: topic Conflict: Video 1 youtu.be/d6g3VN9275Y Video 2 youtube.com/watch?v=8s7zR32iRf4 Video 3 youtu.be/9e-Kq5PDGHovideo 4My links:Authortube: youtube.com/c/TheNovelNanaTwitter: twitter.com/nana_novelFB: facebook.com/novel.nana.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bexthenovel...
Character Motivation-Boot Camp with Bex The Novel Nana 2021-09-14 | Welcome to my channel The Novel Nana, I'm Bex. Here on this channel I offer writing tips.In this video, Continuing with The Motivation- or character Motivations-Another topic in the Bootcamp With Bex-Back to the Basics Series- I share with you the four questions you should consider asking yourself before deciding on a particular motivation. Also, I will touch on these main bullet points. *What is motivation?*Why do we need it?*internal vs. external Motivations*examples of different types of Motivation #BootcampWithBex #CharacterMotivationMy links:Authortube: youtube.com/c/TheNovelNanaTwitter: twitter.com/nana_novelFB: facebook.com/novel.nana.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bexthenovel...Bootcamp series: first topic Goalsvideo 1 youtube.com/watch?v=CjyKQs7zXxkvideo 2 youtube.com/watch?v=VM1EBuiqGW4video 3 youtu.be/NrAHv9Loq2cvideo 4 youtu.be/ihGNHhfRNlU
Writers Bootcamp with Bex Types of goals in story writing-episode 4 The Novel Nana 2021-09-07 | Welcome to my channel The Novel Nana, I'm Bex. Here on this channel, I offer tips on writing. In this video, I discuss the types of story goals you may use in your novel or short story. You may recognize many of the different goals mentioned here. My hope is to show you examples of story-related goals one can implement for their genre. hopefully, this list will help you choose which works best for you! Sorry, we are going to do the motivations video next week! We will do the acronyms at the end of this Bootcamp series!My links: youtube.com/c/TheNovelNanaTwitter: twitter.com/nana_novelFB: facebook.com/novel.nana.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bexthenovel...Bootcamp series: first topic Goalsvideo 1 youtube.com/watch?v=CjyKQs7zXxkvideo 2 youtube.com/watch?v=VM1EBuiqGW4video 3 youtu.be/NrAHv9Loq2c
Writer Bootcamp with Bex Why Goals Fail your story-episode 3 The Novel Nana 2021-08-31 | Welcome to Writer Bootcamp with Bex episode 3 on goals. I'm Bex the Novel Nana. Welcome to my channel, where I offer writing tips and tricks for newbie writers! This episode is all about why your story goal may be failing you. For example, how do goals for your character impact your story? What goals make or break your story and why do character goals matter to your plot.This episode of my Bootcamp with Bex video series, starting with goals-I will give you 5 main reasons your story isn't working, that pertain to goals. #NovelNana #BootcampwithBex #GoalsMy links: youtube.com/c/TheNovelNanaTwitter: twitter.com/nana_novelFB: facebook.com/novel.nana.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bexthenovel...Bootcamp series: first topic-Goalsvideo 1 youtube.com/watch?v=CjyKQs7zXxkvideo 2 youtube.com/watch?v=VM1EBuiqGW4
Writers Bootcamp With Bex -Goals -whats the purpose- ep 2 The Novel Nana 2021-08-24 | Welcome to my channel The Novel Nana. I'm Bex. here on this channel, I offer tips on writing. In this video, Goals-ep. 2 in the Bootcamp with Bex series, I go over 10 different types of goals and their purposes. The next video will be next Tuesday, I scheduled it out of order, sorry about that. The day this video goes up will be the 24th, so the next in the series will be the following Tuesday! Sorry for any confusion.My links:: youtube.com/c/TheNovelNanaTwitter: twitter.com/nana_novelFB: facebook.com/novel.nana.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bexthenovel...Bootcamp series: first topic-Goals #BootcampwithBex #NovelNanavideo 1 youtu.be/CjyKQs7zXxk
Whats coming to my channel The Novel Nana 2021-08-10 | My links:Authortube: youtube.com/c/TheNovelNanaTwitter: twitter.com/nana_novelFB: facebook.com/novel.nana.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bexthenovel...
Collab pt 6 where to find collab partners The Novel Nana 2021-08-03 | In this video, Part 6 of my author collab/co-writing, I wrap up the series by giving you several suggestions on where to find collab partners and I also address the "contracts". My links: youtube.com/c/TheNovelNanaTwitter: twitter.com/nana_novelFB: facebook.com/novel.nana.1Instagram: instagram.com/bexthenovelnanaLinks to other videos in THIS series- Just in case you missed them, here are their links-Co-Authoring What to Consider-Video 1youtu.be/FDEQXCeEEBU Part1Co-writing Considerations-Video 2youtube.com/watch?v=l5_eA8ng8p4 Part2Author Collab's-Co-writing Video 3youtube.com/watch?v=mXQnEdsDh0g Part 3Author Collab- Co-Writing Video 4youtu.be/UB9W27AVAPk part 4Part 5-in this video series- How to Co-Authoryoutu.be/TxOVms5hECwhere are some of the links or suggestions-to where to find collab partners.Reedsy.comWattpadBeckerguides.wustl.edu/authorcollabWritermagWritersdigest.comFacebook, Tumblr, Youtube, Twitter, Instagramcollaboration contract agreementcopylaw.com/new_articlescollab.html
My channel-what to expect The Novel Nana 2021-07-28 | In this video, I share what I am all about, and what you can expect from me and my channel.
How to Co-Author-Pt.5 The Novel Nana 2021-07-27 | In this video, I provide an example of how to start that co-writing project. This is only one example of how that process may look, and what you should be aware of during this process. Again, this is only one way that it can be done, but there are so many ways one can explore and plan that co-authoring project. My links:Authortube: youtube.com/c/TheNovelNanaTwitter: twitter.com/nana_novelFB: facebook.com/novel.nana.1Instagram: instagram.com/bexthenovelnanaLinks to other videos in THIS series- Just in case you missed them, here are their links-Co-Authoring What to Consider-Video 1youtu.be/FDEQXCeEEBU Part1Co-writing Considerations-Video 2youtube.com/watch?v=l5_eA8ng8p4 Part2Author Collab's-Co-writing Video 3youtube.com/watch?v=mXQnEdsDh0g Part 3Author Collab- Co-Writing Video 4youtu.be/UB9W27AVAPk part 4How to Co-Author -video 5 (this video)next weeks video STAY TUNED For-Where to find Co-Writers, Video 6 in seriesand still to come to finish out video series: Series wrap-up and Review Video 7Please be sure to check out my playlist for other amazing series content and check out my friends' channels, because odds are if you like my videos, you will love theirs! Happy to support other Writers!Check out Barrett Laurie's channel friends! youtube.com/channel/UCgXHuGFj4oQX5OyM8K8lw4w Laura Nettles-youtube.com/channel/UCVnMfPQvZVMwRJjjeiTCX6Q Chandra Arthur -youtube.com/c/chandraarthur#WRITER, #NovelNana, #Writing,#Create
Author Collab Co Writing Pt 4 The Novel Nana 2021-07-20 | In this video, I share with you a pro and con list when considering co-writing. this is pt4 in my video series Author collab in co-writing. Below are links to the other videos in this series.My links:Authortube: youtube.com/c/TheNovelNanaTwitter: twitter.com/nana_novelFB: facebook.com/novel.nana.1Instagram: instagram.com/bexthenovelnanaLinks to other videos in this series-youtu.be/FDEQXCeEEBU Part1youtube.com/watch?v=l5_eA8ng8p4 Part2youtube.com/watch?v=mXQnEdsDh0g Part 3youtu.be/UB9W27AVAPk part 4
Author Collabs-co-writing pt.3 The Novel Nana 2021-07-13 | In this video, I share some answers to questions and concerns on the co-authoring process. what things you will need to be aware of, and what things to decide upon ahead of time, for a successful collaborative project.My links: youtube.com/c/TheNovelNanaTwitter: twitter.com/nana_novelFB: facebook.com/novel.nana.1Instagram: instagram.com/bexthenovelnanaLinks to other videos in this series-youtu.be/FDEQXCeEEBU Part1youtube.com/watch?v=l5_eA8ng8p4 Part2youtube.com/watch?v=mXQnEdsDh0g Part 3youtu.be/UB9W27AVAPk part 4
Co-Writing considerations Pt2 The Novel Nana 2021-07-06 | In this video, I break down 5more things one should consider in the process of co-writing a story, before writing. From workshopping your ideas to discussing narrative, tone, mood, genre, expectations, responsibilities, how to divide and conquer, and how to communicate. All of these key points will be discussed briefly in this video. If you would like a deeper dive into any of these points, be sure to let me know!Links to the other videos in this series-youtu.be/FDEQXCeEEBU Part1youtube.com/watch?v=l5_eA8ng8p4 Part2youtube.com/watch?v=mXQnEdsDh0g Part 3youtu.be/UB9W27AVAPk part 4My links: youtube.com/c/TheNovelNanaTwitter: twitter.com/nana_novelFB: facebook.com/novel.nana.1Instagram: instagram.com/bexthenovelnana
Co-authoring-what to consider-Part 1 The Novel Nana 2021-06-29 | In this video, I share with you things to consider before Co-authoring a book. This is only part one in a series where I will share with you things you should know about co-authoring. this will be a weekly series with several parts so stay tuned for the upcoming videos which will delve deeper into the co-author subject. including where to find co-authors, what to expect, and how does it work.My links: youtube.com/c/TheNovelNanaTwitter: twitter.com/nana_novelFB: facebook.com/novel.nana.1Instagram: instagram.com/bexthenovelnanalinks to other videos in this series-youtu.be/FDEQXCeEEBU Part1youtube.com/watch?v=l5_eA8ng8p4 Part2youtube.com/watch?v=mXQnEdsDh0g Part 3youtu.be/UB9W27AVAPk part 4
question for you The Novel Nana 2021-06-10 | In this short video, I ask you, my audience a simple question.
Writing exercise-create a scene The Novel Nana 2021-06-01 | In this video, I share a few suggestions and tips you can use to aid in creating a scene and building your skills as a writer. I hope this video will be of some value to you and help you level up your writing!DON'T FORGET-My links: youtube.com/c/TheNovelNanaTwitter: twitter.com/nana_novelFB: facebook.com/novel.nana.1Instagram: instagram.com/bexthenovelnana
Picking a Plot Twist The Novel Nana 2021-05-27 | In this video, I show you a few examples of plot twists you can use in your stories. I hope these examples will inspire you and help you when writing, and also help you consider what types of plot devices you can implement into your own writing!My links:youtube.com/c/TheNovelNanaTwitter: twitter.com/nana_novelFB: facebook.com/novel.nana.1Instagram: instagram.com/bexthenovelnana
Tips for Underwriters The Novel Nana 2021-05-25 | In this video, I share a few tips for those of you who consider themselves "Under Writers", in hopes to inspire you or give ya some ideas on how to up that word count goal. Thanks so much for watching!#NovelNana #WriterTips My links: youtube.com/c/TheNovelNanaTwitter: twitter.com/nana_novelFB: facebook.com/novel.nana.1Instagram: instagram.com/bexthenovelnana
Ways to Level Up your Writing-Practice Prompts The Novel Nana 2021-05-20 | in this video, I provide ya with seven examples/prompts you can begin with right now that with practice you can level up your writing skills! pick a story, any story, now change one element at a time and rewrite the story. Rewrite the scene. How might things change based on the element of the story that you changed? Explore your story and get creative! Flex those writing muscles! I hope this video helps and gives ya something to think about and practice, so you will be ready come July for Camp NaNo! Even if you aren't participating, you can use this as a writing prompt and hone your skills as a writer!My links: youtube.com/c/TheNovelNanaTwitter: twitter.com/nana_novelFB: facebook.com/novel.nana.1Instagram: instagram.com/bexthenovelnana
What is your characters basis for comparison? The Novel Nana 2021-05-18 | in this video, I provide examples of how you can give deeper insight into your characters and their personality using Jargon and Lexicon examples in dialogue. Think about the comparisons and or metaphorical language and also similies and references they might use in dialogue to give readers a piece of information about your characters from subtle references they may use during conversations, dialogue, and introspect. Hope this video helps! Thanks for watching!My links:Authortube: youtube.com/c/TheNovelNanaTwitter: twitter.com/nana_novelFB: facebook.com/novel.nana.1Instagram: instagram.com/bexthenovelnanaCheck out Barrett Laurie's channel friends! youtube.com/channel/UCgXHuGFj4oQX5OyM8K8lw4w
5 sentences to 5th place-short story review and recap The Novel Nana 2021-05-13 | In this video, I share with you my short story submission and how it went from an idea of five sentences to over 7000 words and then down to around 2000 in word count after revisions and edits, ultimately placing 5th in a short story contest.I will read a page from three different drafts of the same story and in doing so allow you a peek at my writing. Thanks so much for watching! I appreciate you! join me later today at 5pm -7pm CT over on Barrett Laurie's channel For a live stream critique!My links:youtube.com/c/TheNovelNanaTwitter: twitter.com/nana_novelFB: facebook.com/novel.nana.1Instagram: instagram.com/bexthenovelnana
Word choice pt. 3 The Novel Nana 2021-05-11 | In this video, I wrap up the mini-series on Word choice. I will discuss a few more things ya may want to consider when writing for your character's voice, specifically in dialogue. I do hope this video helps in some small way. If you would like for me to go in-depth on this brief overview I have done in this video please let me know, in the comments and I will do my best to break it down further and explain more in detail.My links:youtube.com/c/TheNovelNanaTwitter: twitter.com/nana_novelFB: facebook.com/novel.nana.1Instagram: instagram.com/bexthenovelnana#writertips
Word choice Pt.2 things to consider while writing The Novel Nana 2021-04-27 | In this video, I discuss things to consider while writing a scene, including the word choice in the details! I provide you with an example, which I walk you through, with the help of my whiteboard once again. I hope you enjoy this video, part 2of 3 in my word choice series. I go over specific things one should consider when constructing or editing a draft of your scene in your book. These things are as follows:Trim the fateliminate redundancyusing stronger verbsconcrete and specific descriptionsget rid of filter wordsThanks for watching!#writertips My links:youtube.com/c/TheNovelNanaTwitter: twitter.com/nana_novelFB: facebook.com/novel.nana.1Instagram: instagram.com/bexthenovelnana
How Word Choice can be used to help Reflect Tone and Mood The Novel Nana 2021-04-22 | In this video, I provide examples of word choices and how they can be used to convey your novel's/scenes mood or tone. Choosing the proper word can elevate your writing and better convey the image for your reader while providing the proper tone and mood in your book's "atmosphere". I hope this video brings you clarification and helps in some small way when you are constructing a scene and need to convey a certain tone or reflect the mood or genre of your book.Thanks for watching!#writertips My links: youtube.com/c/TheNovelNanaTwitter: twitter.com/nana_novelFB: facebook.com/novel.nana.1Instagram: instagram.com/bexthenovelnana
Good Grief! Consider the application and impact for story The Novel Nana 2021-04-20 | In this video, I will discuss how writers can implement grief and the stages thereof in their stories for a more realistic, relatable, emotional impact on both the characters and the reader, respectively. I will discuss ways for the writer to consider using and how to draw the reader into the story more deeply, effectively, and realistically in an organic way that will help readers connect and care for the story and the characters when there is a loss. Disclaimer-this is only my opinion and should be considered as such. Everyone deals with grief in their own personal way and within their own time frame. This too should be taken into consideration.thanks for watching!#Writertips My links: youtube.com/c/TheNovelNanaTwitter: twitter.com/nana_novelFB: facebook.com/novel.nana.1Instagram: instagram.com/bexthenovelnana
