Uploaded August 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
I discuss some post apocalyptic writing advice and what I feel is important when planning a novel within this genre. Hopefully these writing tips will help you in your journey in creating a fictional apocalypse, whether you choose to include zombies, mutants, radiation, or a dystopia. The world building is yours to change and go crazy with!
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My website: danhook.co.uk
I discuss some post apocalyptic writing advice and what I feel is important when planning a novel within this genre. Hopefully these writing tips will help you in your journey in creating a fictional apocalypse, whether you choose to include zombies, mutants, radiation, or a dystopia. The world building is yours to change and go crazy with!
--
Tweeter: twitter.com/DanHookInstakablam: instagram.com/authordanhook
Checkout Displaced, my debut novel:
Launch Trailer found on my (this) authortube: youtube.com/watch?v=jteYW
AMAZON UK: amzn.to/3dz7jbE
AMAZON US: amzn.to/3g77ixB
My website: danhook.co.uk
![Editing Vlog Thing [authortube]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HtODZ4_CEeU/mqdefault.jpg "Editing Vlog Thing [authortube]
Honestly, I didnt have a plan and it shows (even just by the title) 😂 A mash of walking to the shops, making tea, and then eventually starting the editing process for Disarray - all while eating jelly babies and watching livestreams. It got me to start the edit eventually and once I got going I was quickly reminded just how long everything takes...
I almost binned the footage but decided to just post anyway!
Music used in time lapse from: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanHook
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Checkout Displaced, my post apocalyptic debut novel:
Launch Trailer found on my (this) authortube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jteYW
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website: https://www.danhook.co.uk/")
![Organising Feedback - Productivity Sprint [authortube]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Hx9dSjV7CWA/mqdefault.jpg "Organising Feedback - Productivity Sprint [authortube]
I didnt quite realise Id be making another video like this so soon, but here we are! I decided once again to set the camera upon myself while working to ensure I didnt lose focus. In this video I went over my feedback and organised the notes into a list - a small task but one I kept pushing back. Ive now planned it in a way where I can work through the list from top to bottom, with quick fixes being the starting point. All of this is for my second post-apocalyptic novel, Disarray, which (as you can tell) Im currently editing.
Im still not sure if this is more of a vlog than a sprint, or even an accountability video... I guess I may switch it up as I go!
Music used in time lapse from: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music
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US (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3FlrUQ0
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanHook
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authordanhook/
Checkout Displaced, my debut novel:
Launch Trailer found on my (this) authortube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jteYW
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AMAZON US: https://amzn.to/3g77ixBMy
website: https://www.danhook.co.uk/")
![My 2022 Goals & Plans [authortube]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/I1p0_AHPKZw/mqdefault.jpg "My 2022 Goals & Plans [authortube]
In this video I go over my writing and book goals for the year, as well as my authortube channel plans and some other projects! Apologies for the camera being slightly out of focus to begin with!
Colins Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ColinClarkTWF
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Tweeter: https://twitter.com/DanHook
Instablam: https://www.instagram.com/authordanhook/
Checkout Displaced, my debut novel:
Launch Trailer found on my (this) authortube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jteYW
AMAZON UK: https://amzn.to/3dz7jbE
AMAZON US: https://amzn.to/3g77ixB
My website: https://www.danhook.co.uk/
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![My Rough Plan For February [authortube]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/J_-zjRVCMt4/mqdefault.jpg "My Rough Plan For February [authortube]
So, my thumbnail is far more concise than my actual plan for this month. Im itching to get book three completed but have ultimately decided that I need to continue with Disarray first and work with the feedback Ive recieved.
Alongside my writing goals, I also plan on getting back into reading this month... as its been a while since sitting down and taking time out to do so (classic excuse of Im far too busy to read).
If you fancy buying me a cuppa or buying a signed book, visit my Ko-Fi page: https://ko-fi.com/danhook
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UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Novel-Idea-Simple-Writing-Publishing/dp/1838038922/
US (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3FlrUQ0
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanHook
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authordanhook/
Checkout Displaced, my debut novel:
Launch Trailer found on my (this) authortube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jteYW
AMAZON UK: https://amzn.to/3dz7jbE
AMAZON US: https://amzn.to/3g77ixB
My website: https://www.danhook.co.uk/
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![Mid-April Update [authortube]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Llha81mLeI8/mqdefault.jpg "Mid-April Update [authortube]
Well April has about a week and a bit left so it was high time I got around to making my plan video! Better late than never ay. It was a busy month with work related things and Ive fallen off the editing wagon for a moment.
So Ive set myself one or two goals to get done by the end of this month so I can try to get back on track (and not feel too bad about time running away from me lol).
Oh and Richard Hollidays newsletter signup, for those who want to give Foundations a read: https://richardholliday.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=56aa6c6bc3c95bc91f7f7c0f1&id=470fbac33d
If you fancy buying me a cuppa or buying a signed book, visit my Ko-Fi page: https://ko-fi.com/danhook
Sign up to my newsletter and receive a FREE PDF of A Novel Idea: https://www.danhook.co.uk/my-monthly-newsletter/
Or check out its paperback page on Amazon:
UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Novel-Idea-Simple-Writing-Publishing/dp/1838038922/
US (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3FlrUQ0
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanHook
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authordanhook/
Checkout Displaced, my post apocalyptic debut novel:
Launch Trailer found on my (this) authortube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jteYW
AMAZON UK: https://amzn.to/3dz7jbE
AMAZON US: https://amzn.to/3g77ixBMy
website: https://www.danhook.co.uk/")
