Liselle SamburyIn this vlog, it's my launch month for Tender Beasts, and I spend most of the time working on my adult thriller WIP The Couples Retreat with many road blocks along the way.
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Writing Vlog: A Chaotic Launch Month [CC]Liselle Sambury2024-03-12 | In this vlog, it's my launch month for Tender Beasts, and I spend most of the time working on my adult thriller WIP The Couples Retreat with many road blocks along the way.
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Camera: Sony ZV1F, DJI Osmo Pocket, iPhone 13 Pro Max Editing: Premiere Pro CCDrafting Series Compilation: Days 37 - 41Liselle Sambury2024-10-11 | This is a compilation of days 37 - 41 of a series I’m doing on TikTok where I update you as I write the second book in my new YA dark academia fantasy trilogy whose first book, A Mastery of Monsters, comes out Summer of 2025.
If you prefer to follow the series in real time on TikTok you can follow me here (playlist is at the top of my profile page): htttps://tiktok.com/@lisellesambury
Camera: Sony ZV1F, DJI Osmo Pocket, iPhone 13 Pro Max Editing: Premiere Pro CCWriting Vlog: Am I Less Productive When I Travel??Liselle Sambury2024-10-08 | Follow me in September where I travel to Toronto, Burlington, Ottawa, and even Quebec while trying to draft the second book in my new YA dark academia fantasy trilogy.
Camera: Sony ZV1F, DJI Osmo Pocket, iPhone 13 Pro Max Editing: Premiere Pro CCDrafting Series Compilation: Days 33 - 36Liselle Sambury2024-10-04 | This is a compilation of days 33 - 36 of a series I’m doing on TikTok where I update you as I write the second book in my new YA dark academia fantasy trilogy whose first book, A Mastery of Monsters, comes out Summer of 2025.
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Camera: Sony ZV1F, DJI Osmo Pocket, iPhone 13 Pro Max Editing: Premiere Pro CCDrafting Series Compilation: Days 29 - 32Liselle Sambury2024-09-28 | This is a compilation of days 29 - 32 of a series I’m doing on TikTok where I update you as I write the second book in my new YA dark academia fantasy trilogy whose first book, A Mastery of Monsters, comes out Summer of 2025.
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Camera: Sony ZV1F, DJI Osmo Pocket, iPhone 13 Pro Max Editing: Premiere Pro CCDrafting Series Compilation: Days 24 - 28Liselle Sambury2024-09-21 | This is a compilation of days 24 - 28 of a series I’m doing on TikTok where I update you as I write the second book in my new YA dark academia fantasy trilogy whose first book, A Mastery of Monsters, comes out Summer of 2025.
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Camera: Sony ZV1F, DJI Osmo Pocket, iPhone 13 Pro Max Editing: Premiere Pro CCFuture Writing Projects Sneak PeekLiselle Sambury2024-09-17 | I give you a sneak peek into some of the books that I'm hoping to write in the future aka I talk you through the writing ideas I'm most excited about
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Camera: Sony ZV1F, DJI Osmo Pocket, iPhone 13 Pro Max Editing: Premiere Pro CC🎬Drafting Series Compilation: Days 19 - 23Liselle Sambury2024-09-13 | This is a compilation of days 19 - 23 of a series I’m doing on TikTok where I update you as I write the second book in my new YA dark academia fantasy trilogy whose first book, A Mastery of Monsters, comes out Summer of 2025.
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Camera: Sony ZV1F, DJI Osmo Pocket, iPhone 13 Pro Max Editing: Premiere Pro CCDrafting Series Compilation: Days 15 - 18Liselle Sambury2024-09-06 | This is a compilation of days 15 -18 of a series I’m doing on TikTok where I update you as I write the second book in my new YA dark academia fantasy trilogy whose first book, A Mastery of Monsters, comes out Summer of 2025.
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Camera: Sony ZV1F, DJI Osmo Pocket, iPhone 13 Pro Max Editing: Premiere Pro CCWriting Vlog: Writing After a Medical Emergency...Liselle Sambury2024-09-03 | This month I start work on drafting the second book in my new YA dark academia fantasy trilogy whose first book A Mastery of Monsters comes out summer 2025. Though it's interrupted by an unexpected medical emergency showing that basically anything can end up derailing carefully laid plans.
Timestamps
🎥 VIDEOS I MENTIONED Playlist for the Drafting Series I Mentioned (I decided to post compilations on YouTube and the daily videos on TikTok):
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Camera: Sony ZV1F, DJI Osmo Pocket, iPhone 13 Pro Max Editing: Premiere Pro CCDrafting Series Compilation: Days 10 - 14Liselle Sambury2024-08-30 | This is a compilation of days 10 -14 of a series I’m doing on TikTok where I update you as I write the second book in my new YA dark academia fantasy trilogy whose first book, A Mastery of Monsters, comes out Summer of 2025.
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Camera: Sony ZV1F, DJI Osmo Pocket, iPhone 13 Pro Max Editing: Premiere Pro CCDrafting Series Compilation: Days 5 - 9Liselle Sambury2024-08-23 | This is a compilation of days 5-9 of a series I’m doing on TikTok where I update you as I write the second book in my new YA dark academia fantasy trilogy whose first book, A Mastery of Monsters, comes out Summer of 2025.
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Camera: Sony ZV1F, DJI Osmo Pocket, iPhone 13 Pro Max Editing: Premiere Pro CCHow to Outline a Novel Using PlottrLiselle Sambury2024-08-20 | I share how I outline/plot my novels using the Plottr software. This method I outlined in a FOLD workshop previously, and decided to do a dedicated video showing the whole process specifically using Plottr. If you attended that workshop, I have updated some things since then which I include in this video.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: since I filmed this, Plottr has changed their pricing so the pricing I mention in the video is no longer correct. Please visit the website to see the most up to date pricing. It also now has a 60 day trial period.
Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:36 Plottr General Setup 00:07:25 Story Synopsis 00:08:26 Character Sheet 00:11:35 General Notes about Plotting Style 00:14:56 Story Structure Layers (Save the Cat) 00:25:58 Character Arc Layers 00:33:39 Subplot Layers 00:52:31 Story Specific Layers 00:58:22 More Completed Example 01:00:24 Process Steps 01:01:54 Final Details 01:11:38 How to Use Plottr to Draft 01:17:41 Final Thoughts
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Camera: Sony ZV1F, DJI Osmo Pocket, iPhone 13 Pro Max Editing: Premiere Pro CCDrafting Series Compilation: Days 1 - 4Liselle Sambury2024-08-09 | This is a compilation of days 1-4 of a series I’m doing on TikTok where I update you as I write the second book in my new YA dark academia fantasy trilogy whose first book, A Mastery of Monsters, comes out Summer of 2025.
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Camera: Sony ZV1F, DJI Osmo Pocket, iPhone 13 Pro Max Editing: Premiere Pro CCWriting Vlog: Working Through Summer Malaise to Plot & Submission UpdatesLiselle Sambury2024-08-06 | Sharing my July vlog where I continue to work through the summer malaise to get the sequel to A Mastery of Monsters plotted. I also celebrate my adult thriller going out on submission and share how this round of sub is going to be a little different on my channel.
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Camera: Sony ZV1F, DJI Osmo Pocket, iPhone 13 Pro Max Editing: Premiere Pro CC2024 Mid-Year Writing Projects UpdateLiselle Sambury2024-07-23 | I update you on everything I've been working on so far this year as well as what writing projects I plan to work on for the rest of the year
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction 00:55 Ongoing Projects 13:03 New in 2024 Projects 25:53 Reflection
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Camera: Sony ZV1F, DJI Osmo Pocket, iPhone 13 Pro Max Editing: Premiere Pro CCWriting Vlog: Being an Author When You Dont Feel Like WritingLiselle Sambury2024-07-09 | Join me during my june writing month where I do some last minute edits on my adult thriller and attempt to work on the second book in my dark academia trilogy despite not feeling like writing.
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Camera: Sony ZV1F, DJI Osmo Pocket, iPhone 13 Pro Max Editing: Premiere Pro CCRevisiting My Failures...Liselle Sambury2024-06-18 | I take a stroll down memory lane and share the details of every book project that I've shelved, what the story was about, why I shelved it, and if I have any future plans for it.
Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 02:07 The Pack, YA contemporary fantasy 07:32 The Light Witch, YA portal fantasy 11:39 The Infinite Blue, YA space opera 18:06 Not the Chosen One, YA high fantasy 25:39 Monster in the Mirror, YA horror 30:58 The Building, YA sci-fi thriller 34:13 Six Days & Five Nights, Adult horror thriller 39:41 The Newlyweds, Adult horror thriller 44:37 The Horror Trio, YA horror 51:48 Final Thoughts
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Camera: Sony ZV1F, DJI Osmo Pocket, iPhone 13 Pro Max Editing: Premiere Pro CCWriting Vlog: Anime North, Unexpected Edits & Sequel PlanningLiselle Sambury2024-06-04 | This month I work on copyedits for my YA dark academia while doing some rough series planning, and get some news about my adult thriller WIP.
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Camera: Sony ZV1F, DJI Osmo Pocket, iPhone 13 Pro Max Editing: Premiere Pro CCSave the Cat Deep Dive: Full Beat Sheet ExampleLiselle Sambury2024-05-21 | In this finale of the Save the Cat Deep Dive series, I share an example of a fully completed beat sheet the way I would construct one for a story, and provide commentary on what I make the choices that I do. As I said in the video, I recommend that before watching this video you:
1. Read the original Save the Cat story structure. This could be Save the Cat Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody (which I read), or the original Save the Cat by Blake Synder 2. Watch the video I made about creating complex characters (this is included in the playlist) 3. Watch the playlist of the Save the Cat Deep Dive series on this channel. Or, at the very least, if you're just interested in a specific beat, watch the video for that beat and then come here for the example 4. Download the full beat sheet so you can follow along during the video
TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:24 Need to Know Info 00:07:04 Opening Image 00:10:09 Theme Stated 00:13:03 Setup 00:20:35 Catalyst 00:24:20 Debate 00:27:32 Break Into II 00:29:19 B-Story 00:34:58 Fun & Games 00:51:11 Midpoint 00:57:37 Bad Guys Close In 01:02:40 All is Lost 01:07:03 Dark Night of the Soul 01:10:54 Break Into III 01:12:36 Finale 01:21:28 Finale Image 01:25:19 Final Bit of Advice
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Camera: Sony ZV1F, DJI Osmo Pocket, iPhone 13 Pro Max Editing: Premiere Pro CCWriting Vlog: I Read 12 Thrillers in 16 Days to Help Me Write One [CC]Liselle Sambury2024-05-07 | Starting out a stressful April, in the middle of the month I decide to do a little experiment reading thriller novels to help me with revising my adult thriller project, plus share a very fun project update!
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Camera: Sony ZV1F, DJI Osmo Pocket, iPhone 13 Pro Max Editing: Premiere Pro CCAre Preorder Campaigns Worth It? [CC]Liselle Sambury2024-04-23 | I go over my experience of doing my first preorder campaign for my YA psychological thriller/horror Tender Beasts including if I would recommend doing it, what did and didn't work for me, and if I would do it again.
Timestamps
00:00 - 03:09 Introduction 03:09 - 08:06 Goals 08:06 - 10:58 Stats 10:58 - 16:30 Mistakes & Fumbles 16:30 - 21:47 Positive Outcomes 21:47 - 27:26 Tips & Tricks 27:26 - 31:41 Do I Recommend It? 31:41 - 36:01 Would I Do It Again?
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Camera: Sony ZV1F, DJI Osmo Pocket, iPhone 13 Pro Max Editing: Premiere Pro CCWriting Vlog: Big Author Travel Month - Toronto, Houston, and New Orleans [CC]Liselle Sambury2024-04-09 | Join me for a bit of whirlwind month where I do author events in both Toronto and Houston, and then finish with a writing retreat in New Orleans.
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Camera: Sony ZV1F, DJI Osmo Pocket, iPhone 13 Pro Max Editing: Premiere Pro CCHow I Create Content to Promote My Books [CC]Liselle Sambury2024-03-26 | I share how I create content to promote my books as a traditionally published author using the campaign for my latest novel Tender Beasts as an example.
💻 YOUTUBERS I MENTIONED @BrittWriterly @BeccaCSmith
☀️ RESOURCES I MENTIONED
For editing photos: Adobe Express, Canva, Adobe Lightroom For editing videos: Adobe Premiere Pro, Cap Cut For stock photos and videos: Pexels, Unsplash, Envato Elements For royalty free music: Envato Elements, (I didn't mention but you can also search for this on YouTube) For social media scheduling: Later For captions/subtitles: Kapwing, Cap Cut For link shortening: Bit.ly
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Camera: Sony ZV1F, DJI Osmo Pocket, iPhone 13 Pro Max Editing: Premiere Pro CCTender Beasts is Out Now! Highs, Lows, and More [CC]Liselle Sambury2024-02-27 | Today my fifth novel, and fourth YA novel, is out! I talk about all things Tender Beasts including a summary of the writing and editorial process, the highs and lows I've experienced thus far, how I'm feeling about the book now, and my hopes for the future.
TENDER BEASTS PURCHASE OR LIBRARY REQUEST GIFT CAMPAIGN: www.bit.ly/tenderbeastspreorder *Deadline is March 2nd at 11:59 PM ET
Timestamps 00:00 - 03:29 Introduction 03:29 - 19:55 Writing/editorial process 19:55 - 27:31 Highs and lows 27:31 - 35:24 How I’m feeling today 35:24 - 38:55 Hopes for the future 38:55 - 40:21 Final thoughts
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Camera: Sony ZV1F, DJI Osmo Pocket, iPhone 13 Pro Max Editing: Premiere Pro CCWriting Vlog: Reorganizing my Life and Bookshelves [CC]Liselle Sambury2024-02-13 | Starting off the year attempting to slowly ease into writing again, starting with A Mastery of Monsters, my 2025 YA dark academia fantasy. I also do a big overhaul of my bookshelves and make a new dress.
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Camera: Sony ZV1F, DJI Osmo Pocket, iPhone 13 Pro Max Editing: Premiere Pro CCMy Books as a TV Show?! Selling my Option [CC]Liselle Sambury2024-02-05 | I share all the information about the selling the option for my first series, the Blood Like Duology (Blood Like Magic and Blood Like Fate). Learn how all of this happened and what it means in regards to a future TV show adaptation of the books.
Timestamps 00:00 - 01:55 Introduction 01:55 - 05:48 What is an option? 05:48 - 11:41 Getting a film agent 11:41 - 23:58 The BLM/BLF option process 23:58 - 27:55 What’s next?
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Thumbnail icons: Icons made by Freepik from Flaticon Icons made by flaticon.com/authors/smashiconsPlottr Update: Is This the Best Plotting Program??? [CC]Liselle Sambury2024-01-30 | I do an update after having used Plottr for over a year to share some of the new features I've enjoyed, changes in how I use the program, features I would like to see, and most importantly, do I still recommend using Plottr?
*I now have an affiliate link! If you use this to buy a Plottr license, I will get a portion of the sale. This does not affect my opinion of the program, and in fact I did not even have this link when I made this video. But if you want to purchase a license and support me at the same time, this is a great way to do so!
Timestamps 00:00 - 01:37 Introduction 01:37 - 06:38 New Features 06:38 - 14:18 Updates to How I Use Plottr 14:18 - 17:41 Plottr Improvements 17:41 - 25:40 Do I Recommend Plottr?
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Camera: Sony ZV1F Editing: Premiere Pro CCHow I Make Money as a Full-Time Author (2023 Edition) [CC]Liselle Sambury2024-01-16 | I share my income sources in 2023, the break down of what I pay in taxes etc, and what author expenses that I have throughout the year as a full-time traditionally publishing author.
Timestamps 00:00 - 03:31 Introduction 03:31 - 18:37 General + Income Sources 18:37 - 26:30 Income Breakdown 26:30 - 42:28 Author Expenses 42:28 - 47:26 Financial Learnings 47:26 - 52:50 Final Thoughts
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Camera: Sony ZV1F Editing: Premiere Pro CC2024 Writing Projects Update & Future Plans [CC]Liselle Sambury2024-01-02 | I discuss what writing project progress I made in the latter half of 2023, what I'll still be working on in 2024, as well as introduce some new projects for 2024.
Timestamps 00:00 - 01:16 Introduction 01:16 - 12:13 Completed 2023 Projects 12:13 - 19:59 Projects Continuing Into 2024 19:59 - 30:57 New 2024 Projects 30:57 - 34:50 Final Thoughts
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Camera: Sony ZV1F Editing: Premiere Pro CC2023 End of the Year Wrap Up [CC]Liselle Sambury2023-12-26 | Close out the year with me where I'll chat about my author highs, lows, and some of the things I learned and also had to relearn this year. I'll also share some of my reading stats!
Timestamps 00:00:00 - 00:01:20 Introduction 00:01:20 - 00:08:57 Highs of the Year 00:08:57 - 00:20:55 Lows of the Year 00:20:55 - 00:35:52 Things I Learned 00:35:52 - 00:40:18 Things I Re-Learned 00:40:18 - 00:57:49 Reading Stats & Reflection 00:57:49 - 01:03:40 Final Reflection
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Camera: Sony ZV1F Editing: Premiere Pro CCSave the Cat Deep Dive: Finale & Final Image [CC]Liselle Sambury2023-12-19 | In the FINAL installment of this Save the Cat deep dive series, I discuss the Finale and the Final Image. I share both the STC definition and method, and how I interpret that into my own works.
Timestamps 00:00 - 01:56 Intro 01:56 - 04:55 Finale - Definition & Five-Point Finale 04:55 - 07:41 Finale - Jumping into it 07:41 - 10:31 Finale - They need to fail 10:31 - 12:23 Finale - Adding in a twist 12:23 - 14:44 Finale - The win 14:44 - 18:10 Finale - Wrapping everything up 18:10 - 19:51 Finale - Last note 19:51 - 20:42 The Final Image - Definition 20:42 - 22:52 The Final Image - Compare and contrast 22:52 - 24:53 The Final Image - Peek into future 24:53 - 25:51 The Final Image - Last note 25:51 - 28:46 Final Thoughts
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Camera: Sony ZV1F Editing: Premiere Pro CCWriting Vlog: A Strong End to the Year? [CC]Liselle Sambury2023-12-05 | The last writing vlog of 2023! I travel to Chicago and Iowa to see some familiar faces and work on my 2025 YA dark academia fantasy, A Mastery of Monsters.
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Camera: DJI Osmo Pocket, Sony ZV1F Editing: Premiere Pro CCHow I Plan Marketing for My Books [CC]Liselle Sambury2023-11-21 | In this video, I chat about how I plan marketing for my books using the example of my upcoming YA psychological thriller/horror Tender Beasts.
Timestamps 00:00 - 02:24 Introduction 02:24 - 07:17 Consulting the marketing plan 07:17 - 15:00 Designing and printing swag + costs 15:00 - 30:05 Pre-order campaign 30:05 - 34:35 Digital marketing 34:35 - 42:39 Timelines 42:39 - 46:05 Final thoughts
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Camera: DJI Osmo Pocket, iPhone 13 Pro Max Editing: Premiere Pro CCWriting Vlog: When Its Time to Stop... [CC]Liselle Sambury2023-11-07 | This is the October vlog where I'll be working on my YA dark academia and an adult thriller and end up hitting a bit of a breaking point...
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Camera: DJI Osmo Pocket, iPhone 13 Pro Max Editing: Premiere Pro CCSave the Cat Deep Dive: Dark Night of the Soul [CC]Liselle Sambury2023-10-24 | In the next installment of this Save the Cat deep dive series, I discuss "Dark Night of the Soul." I share both the STC definition and method, and how I interpret that into my own works.
Timestamps 00:00 - 02:35 Introduction 02:35 - 06:27 The wallowing beat, or is it? 06:27 - 08:16 Return to the familiar 08:16 - 12:44 The dark night epiphany 12:44 - 14:40 The arc isn’t over 14:40 - 22:38 The debate
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Camera: DJI Osmo Pocket Editing: Premiere Pro CCWriting Vlog: Taking Risks as an Author (Literally) [CC]Liselle Sambury2023-10-10 | It's a risky September! Well, kind of. Join me as I work on the self-edit of my 2025 YA novel A Mastery of Monsters while travelling to Toronto and Kingston, and go on a little jaunt in the woods.
🎥 VIDEOS I MENTIONED In case you missed it, here's the video talking about how I got my book deal for A Mastery of Monsters: youtu.be/AWoNKWAFzVI?si=3GVZ_vW-XfvLxZfb
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Camera: DJI Osmo Pocket, iPhone 13 Pro Max Editing: Premiere Pro CCWriting Vlog: Struggling with my Adult Thriller [CC]Liselle Sambury2023-09-19 | Join me for August's vlog where I travel to Niagara-on-the-Lake for a short research trip and then spend the rest of the month struggling with my adult thriller WIP.
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Camera: DJI Osmo Pocket, iPhone 13 Pro Max Editing: Premiere Pro CCHow I Got My Book Deal: YA Dark Academia Fantasy [CC]Liselle Sambury2023-09-05 | So very excited to share the book deal news for my new dark academia fantasy series starting in spring 2025 with A Mastery of Monsters! In this video, I talk about the project and its journey, the very unconventional submission experience, and more.
Deal description: Author of the Blood Like Magic duology and Delicious Monsters, A MASTERY OF MONSTERS, a YA dark academia fantasy in which a girl must join a secret society that may be responsible for the disappearance of her brother. To infiltrate their ranks, she agrees to team up with a boy who is only months away from becoming a flesh-eating monster—and in exchange, she has to win a deadly competition to master control of his monstrosity, to Sarah McCabe at Margaret K. McElderry, in a good deal, in a two-book deal, for publication in spring 2025 by Kristy Hunter at The Knight Agency (NA)
Timestamps 00:00 - 02:45 Introduction 02:45 - 07:04 The Journey of A Mastery of Monsters 07:04 - 31:15 The Submission Experience 31:15 - 34:19 What’s Next? 34:19 - 43:54 Final Thoughts
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Camera: DJI Osmo Pocket, iPhone 13 Pro Max Editing: Premiere Pro CCSave the Cat Deep Dive: All is Lost [CC]Liselle Sambury2023-08-29 | In the next installment of this Save the Cat deep dive series, I discuss "All is Lost." I share both the STC definition and method, and how I interpret that into my own works.
Timestamps 00:00 - 01:49 Introduction 01:49 - 03:25 Choosing the Rock Bottom 03:25 - 08:17 What Goes in This Beat 08:17 - 13:19 Whiff of Death
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Camera: DJI Osmo Pocket Editing: Premiere Pro CCQ&A: How I outline and edit books, publishing experiences, and moreLiselle Sambury2023-08-15 | I answer the questions you submitted on YouTube and Instagram, about publishing, writing craft, and more.
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Camera: DJI Osmo Pocket, iPhone 13 Pro Max Editing: Premiere Pro CCWriting Vlog: My Bad Book is Actually Good?! [CC]Liselle Sambury2023-08-01 | In July's vlog, I discover that the book I was convinced was terrible last year is actually really really good?! I also do a bit of travelling in southern and northeastern Ontario and a lot of revision planning.
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Camera: DJI Osmo Pocket, iPhone 13 Pro Max Editing: Premiere Pro CCIs This the Future of Traditional Publishing?! [CC]Liselle Sambury2023-07-29 | I chat all about Bindery which is described as Patreon meets publishing. This is such an interesting project and I break down what it is, who's involved, how it compares and contrasts to typical traditional publishing, and share my thoughts on potential outcomes and questions I have as a big five traditionally published author.
Timestamps 00:00 - 02:15 Introduction 02:15 - 09:22 What is Bindery? 09:22 - 17:38 Comparison to Typical Trad Pub 17:38 - 27:44 Potential Outcomes 27:44 - 33:05 Lingering Questions 33:05 - 35:20 Final Thoughts
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Camera: DJI Osmo Pocket Editing: Premiere Pro CCSave the Cat Deep Dive: Bad Guys Close In [CC]Liselle Sambury2023-07-18 | In the next installment of this Save the Cat deep dive series, I discuss "Bad Guys Close In." I share both the STC definition and method and how I switch it up to create this "Unfun and Games" beat.
*Note - I said that this was the second-to-last beat in the second act, which is incorrect. It's the third to last. So there are 4 videos coming to finish this series: All is Lost, Dark Night of the Soul, Finale & Final Image, Full example of a STC beat sheet
TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - 02:00 Intro 02:00 - 04:14 The challenge of this beat 04:14 - 09:05 Trajectory after midpoint 09:05 - 11:35 Incorporating fun & games/subplots 11:35 - 18:41 Bouncing ball narrative 18:41 - 20:15 Build for all is lost
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Camera: DJI Osmo Pocket Editing: Premiere Pro CCWriting Vlog: Finally Accepting the Truth About My Book… [CC]Liselle Sambury2023-07-04 | A writing vlog for June where I chat about the title and cover reveal of my YA psychological thriller/horror Tender Beasts and come to a realization about my adult project.
TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - 00:36 Vlog preview 00:36 - 07:26 Tender Beasts title and cover reveal, He-Man launch, mini pin haul 07:26 - 14:03 Writing a spicy scene, working on my dark academia, sewing a purple set 14:03 - 20:58 Cutting my second POV?? Small pin collection and fabric haul 20:58 - 27:27 Accepting the truth... + nature hang out 27:27 - 33:19 Adult project drafting and dark academia update
🎥 VIDEOS I MENTIONED Writing a He-Man Book: An Inside Look into the IP Process: youtu.be/Fp5iTIDxYDY 2023 Mid-Year Writing Projects Update: youtu.be/zSIMZuszjdM
☀️ ANYTHING ELSE I MENTIONED Mofajang Hair Colour: https://a.co/d/iAawLme
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Camera: DJI Osmo Pocket Editing: Premiere Pro CC2023 Mid-Year Writing Projects Update [CC]Liselle Sambury2023-06-20 | I share updates about what writing projects that I've been working on this year and my plans for the rest of 2023.
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Camera: DJI Osmo Pocket Editing: Premiere Pro CCWriting Vlog: An Anxiety Filled May + Trip to Toronto, FOLD, and Horror/Thriller Drafting [CC]Liselle Sambury2023-06-06 | Join me for an anxiety filled May in which I talk about being on submission even though I said I wasn't going to, visit Toronto, attend the Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD), and plot and begin drafting my adult horror/thriller THE COUPLES RETREAT.
Timestamps 00:00 - 06:20 Toronto Trip + FOLD 06:20 - 10:44 Working on Taglines, Sub Thoughts 10:44 - 15:06 General Project Update, Risky Choices 15:06 - 17:12 Graphic Novel Book Haul 17:12 - 22:29 Plotting Struggles for Adult Horror/Thriller, Unboxing New Books 22:29 - 28:14 Plans for Characters, Sewing Project 28:14 - 34:57 Prepping to Draft, Reading & Anime Update, Gardening 34:57 - 39:48 Starting to Draft! BTS Lego 39:48 - 46:02 Character Changes, Is This Just a Thriller? Reading 46:02 - 50:27 Finishing Act I, Reading Update
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Camera: DJI Osmo Pocket Editing: Premiere Pro CCWriting a He-Man Book: An Inside Look into the IP Process [CC]Liselle Sambury2023-05-23 | I walk you through the creative process of writing my first IP (intellectual property) project where I wrote a book for a He-Man and the Masters of the Universe series. You can pre-order Lost in the Void wherever books are sold, check out pre-order links here: lisellesambury.ca/teela
Timestamps
00:00 - 02:07 Intro 02:07 - 04:40 Initial research phase 04:40 - 07:11 Creating pitches 07:11 - 11:04 Publisher meeting 11:04 - 16:23 Mattel meeting 16:23 - 21:11 Synopsis writing 21:11 - 25:42 Drafting 25:42 - 30:31 Working on edits 30:31 -33:24 Finalizing the story 33:24- 36:46 How was the overall experience? 36:46- 42:01 Who do I think IP is for? 42:01 - 48:50 Would I do IP again?
🎥 VIDEOS I MENTIONED How I Got My Third and Fourth Book Deals: youtu.be/CoaKikulyYk
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Camera: DJI Osmo Pocket Editing: Premiere Pro CCWriting Vlog: Going on Sub AND Going to YallWest [CC]Liselle Sambury2023-05-09 | Join me this month as I finish up the horror trio for submission, work on my 2024 horror/thriller novel, and head over to YallWest in Santa Monica, California!
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Camera: DJI Osmo Pocket Editing: Premiere Pro CCSave the Cat Deep Dive: Midpoint [CC]Liselle Sambury2023-04-18 | In the next installment of this Save the Cat deep dive series, I discuss the midpoint. The STC requirements for it and how you can utilize it when you tackle this beat.
Timestamps:
00:00 - 02:14 Intro 02:14 - 07:31 1. Part 1 - False Victory 07:31 - 10:39 1. Part 2 - False Defeat 10:39 - 13:38 1. Part 3 - Considerations for False Victory & Defeat 13:38 - 18:28 2. Raising the Stakes 18:28 - 25:46 3. The A and B Story Interact
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