How to Sell MORE BOOKS and Effortlessly Attract Loyal Readers Abbie Emmons 2024-05-01 | SAVE YOUR SPOT AT THE LIVE TRAINING: learnfromabbie.com/p/launch-book-with-bangDo you struggle to promote your books and find readers? Do you ever feel awkward when you show up on social media to post something about your book…and you draw a total blank? If so, you're not alone. I see so many authors (both indie and traditional) who have no idea how to promote their books and find loyal, lifelong readers. That’s why, in today’s video, I’m going to share four life-changing techniques that will help you sell more books, effortlessly attract lifelong readers, and forever change the way you look at book marketing. These techniques have revolutionized my author career and helped me achieve #1 Best Seller and New Release slots on Amazon for all my book launches. Grab a notebook and let's dive into this! ________________________✨CHAPTERS✨00:00 How do you make readers instantly want to read your book?02:23 Adopt the mindset of an enthusiast, not a marketer07:04 Be your own biggest fan09:49 Want to launch your book with a bang and attract lifelong readers?13:23 Create content you would engage with as a reader15:05 Be your authentic self16:30 Need more promo ideas? Come to my live training!17:44 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📓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/v02bl3MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE: → WHAT TO WRITE ABOUT WHEN YOU’RE BOREDyoutube.com/watch?v=A_3PL1a4K7E&t=809s→ THE ULTIMATE CHARACTER PROFILEyoutube.com/watch?v=k1W5DSOlPrw&t=198s→ HOW TO STAY MOTIVATED TO WRITE YOUR NOVELyoutube.com/watch?v=szVP7y38Rc4→ MY CHAPTER-BY-CHAPTER OUTLINING METHODyoutube.com/watch?v=KqTnmNjkaec&t=434s✨F O L L O W ✨blog: bit.ly/2Kl21m8facebook: bit.ly/2FS2Ikhinstagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUItiktok: tiktok.com/@makeyourstorymatter patreon: patreon.com/abbieemmonsBusiness 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!
The Psychology of Powerful CHAPTER BREAKS Abbie Emmons 2024-10-16 | What if there was a psychological tool we could use at the beginning and end of every chapter of our books that would literally ADDICT readers to the story? Believe it or not, there's a scientific explanation behind what makes a book addictive. We’re going to explore that science today, and by the end of this video, you will have a clear understanding of how to leverage this method at the end of every chapter...to keep your readers flipping pages late into the night. 📖😍________________________________✨ T I M E S T A M P S ✨00:00 Is there a science to chapter breaks?01:35 The Zeigarnik Effect02:50 The Open Loop Method03:45 Curiosity is an addictive drug04:50 Don't use fake tension06:38 How long should a chapter be?08:15 Story case study: 100 Days of Sunlight12:38 Recap14:06 Subscribe for more 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-blurbt📓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/v02bl3MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE: → WHAT TO WRITE ABOUT WHEN YOU’RE BOREDyoutube.com/watch?v=A_3PL1a4K7E&t=809s→ THE ULTIMATE CHARACTER PROFILEyoutube.com/watch?v=k1W5DSOlPrw&t=198s→ WRITERS REACT TO WRITERS IN MOVIESyoutube.com/watch?v=bY01DOIVWwY&t=803s→ MY CHAPTER-BY-CHAPTER OUTLINING METHODyoutube.com/watch?v=KqTnmNjkaec&t=434s✨F O L L O W ✨blog: bit.ly/2Kl21m8facebook: bit.ly/2FS2Ikhinstagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUItiktok: tiktok.com/@makeyourstorymatter patreon: patreon.com/abbieemmonsBusiness 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!
writing in a cozy old library during an autumn thunderstorm ✍🏼 ✨ (ambience + music) Abbie Emmons 2024-10-09 | Have you ever dreamed of penning a novel in a cozy old-fashioned library during a thunderstorm? If so, this immersive writing session is for you. Snuggle up by the fire with this distraction-free, 2-hour writing session featuring a library soundscape, soft background music (written by yours truly), and ever-changing views of this dark academia hideaway. We'll use the pomodoro method and do 4 writing sprints (25 minutes + 5 minute breaks in between.) This writing session is designed to inspire creativity and deep focus... Ready to write? Let's get started!🎵Listen to my new album, Secrets of The Library: Spotify 👉 open.spotify.com/album/7q6w8GHzyX0NLglBwd7eAg?si=keILigxmQza7P6SQUrlf9giTunes 👉 music.apple.com/us/album/secrets-of-the-library-ep/1772905263 ❤️Your support helps keep my content free of interruptions: patreon.com/abbieemmons ________________________________Subscribe for more #ImmersiveWritingSession videos! 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✨📚READ MY DEBUT NOVEL, 100 DAYS OF SUNLIGHT: amzn.to/2Et7fhS🖥️TAKE MY SCRIVENER MASTERCLASS: makeyourstorymatter.teachable.com/p/teachmescrivener✏️TAKE MY MASTERCLASS ON EDITING: learnfromabbie.com/p/edit-your-book-like-a-pro📓GET MY FREE WRITING TEMPLATES: http://eepurl.com/gFYD8z 💵GET 20% OFF SCRIVENER - USE CODE "ABBIE" → https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/117669?link=1570 🎤LISTEN TO MY PODCAST WITH MY SISTER: https://anchor.fm/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💛 GET CANVA FOR EASY GRAPHIC DESIGN: partner.canva.com/7mN1Z5MORE IMMERSIVE WRITING SESSIONS: → WRITING IN A COZY SEASIDE COTTAGEyoutube.com/watch?v=D0i7NO0oO-g→ WRITING IN AN ENCHANTED FORESTyoutube.com/watch?v=OLr7fuUVws4&t=3492s→ WRITING IN A HAUNTED VICTORIAN MANSIONyoutube.com/watch?v=zajjFm4RvuA&t=1603s→ WRITING AT A RAINY CRIME SCENEyoutube.com/watch?v=GjDY2TYEvQ0&t=4664s✨F O L L O W ✨blog: bit.ly/2Kl21m8facebook: bit.ly/2FS2Ikhinstagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUIpatreon: patreon.com/abbieemmonsBusiness 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!
7 Cringeworthy MISTAKES Beginner Writers Make ❌ (avoid these pitfalls!) Abbie Emmons 2024-10-02 | SAVE YOUR SPOT AT THE LIVE TRAINING: learnfromabbie.com/p/nanowrimo-beginner-successAre 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 writer01:39 Relying too much on external conflict03:15 Failing to define a fatal flaw04:44 Giving characters roles instead of goals06:07 No story structure07:55 Ready to write the novel of your dreams?09:48 Inconsistent pacing12:00 Telling instead of showing13:10 No transformative moment for your characters15:12 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-blurbt📓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/v02bl3MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE: → WHAT TO WRITE ABOUT WHEN YOU’RE BOREDyoutube.com/watch?v=A_3PL1a4K7E&t=809s→ THE ULTIMATE CHARACTER PROFILEyoutube.com/watch?v=k1W5DSOlPrw&t=198s→ WRITERS REACT TO WRITERS IN MOVIESyoutube.com/watch?v=bY01DOIVWwY&t=803s→ MY CHAPTER-BY-CHAPTER OUTLINING METHODyoutube.com/watch?v=KqTnmNjkaec&t=434s✨F O L L O W ✨blog: bit.ly/2Kl21m8facebook: bit.ly/2FS2Ikhinstagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUItiktok: tiktok.com/@makeyourstorymatter patreon: patreon.com/abbieemmonsBusiness 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!
How to Make INSTA-LOVE Just as Swoonworthy as Slow Burn Romance 😍 Abbie Emmons 2024-09-25 | Is it possible to write "insta-love" romance that actually feels believable and earned? That's the big question we're tackling in today's podcast. We'll explore six powerful tried-and-true methods for making your couple's relationship feel well-developed and compelling, even if you're working with a short timeline for your story. So, if you need two characters to fall in love quickly... this episode is for you. ___________________________👉 T I M E S T A M P S 👈00:00 How to write instalove romance?03:22 #1: Create emotional progression over a short time period06:40 #2: Make your characters’ interactions meaningful08:47 #3: Trust building11:28 #4: Trauma bonding13:01 #5: Forced proximity17:01 #6 Shared secrets21:29 Recap22:55 Subscribe for more more podcasts! :)___________________________Buying our books is the best way to support us as artists!📚 KATE’S BOOKS: amzn.to/3YOkP6s 📚ABBIE’S BOOKS: amzn.to/3Ivk0Gr ➡️ Join the Patreon and get access to exclusive live hangout sessions: patreon.com/thekateandabbieshowLike this episode? Give us a thumbs up, subscribe, and tell us what you thought.Kate's 7-Day Meditative Journey for Writers: kaemmons.teachable.com/p/writers-reset-7-day-meditative-journey ✏️TAKE ABBIE'S SCRIVENER MASTERCLASS: makeyourstorymatter.teachable.com/p/teachmescrivener 💻GET 20% OFF SCRIVENER - USE CODE "ABBIE" → literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=abbie26 GET ABBIE'S SCRIVENER THEMES: makeyourstorymatter.teachable.com/p/pack-of-7-custom-scrivener-themesConnect with Kate on Instagram (@lonehawkwriter) Connect with Abbie on Instagram (@makeyourstorymatter)
When your book feels boring...try this 🤯 Abbie Emmons 2024-09-23 | When your book feels boring...try this! 🤯 Quick outlining can change your life and reignite that creative spark you need to sit down and WRITE. ✍🏼 What is your go-to method for reigniting your creativity for your book? Comment below and tell me! 👇
Write With Me LIVESTREAM ✍️✨ super chill writing session Abbie Emmons 2024-09-19 | Let's write together! Join me on Thursday, September 19th, at 2:00 PM EST for a super chill writing session. Bring your WIP and a cup of tea (or coffee), and let me be your writing buddy for the day! We'll do three writing sprints (25 minutes each) with short breaks in between to chat about our stories. I'm looking forward to writing with you!Subscribe for monthly #WriteWithMe sessions! Make Your Story Matter™ and make your author dreams come true… new videos every Wednesday.❤️JOIN THE DISCORD + SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL: patreon.com/abbieemmonsMY KEYBOARD 👉 aziocorp.com/products/rck?variant=13401223823403
The Secret to Strong PACING (its actually really simple) Abbie Emmons 2024-09-11 | Do you ever feel stuck while you’re writing, trying to find the balance between emotion and action so that your scene unfolds seamlessly, like watching a movie scene? Many writers struggle with pacing – striking a balance between the character’s thoughts/feelings and the action of what’s happening externally. That's why, in this video, we're exploring the science of strong PACING — fast pacing, slow pacing, montage pacing… with side-by-side examples. Let's crack the code of pacing together! WATCH THE LIVE TRAINING REPLAY HERE: www.learnfromabbie.com/p/elevate-your-writing ________________________________✨ C H A P T E R S ✨00:00 How to master pacing in writing?03:13 Fast pacing that works04:47 Slow pacing that doesn’t work06:41 Slow pacing that works09:12 Fast pacing that doesn’t work11:14 Pacing for a montage13:56 How to improve your story’s pacing15:23 Want to take your writing to the next level?16:25 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📓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/v02bl3MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE: → MASTER PACING IN WRITING DESCRIPTIONSyoutube.com/watch?v=JgoXgg4qcPg&t=804s→ THE ULTIMATE CHARACTER PROFILEyoutube.com/watch?v=k1W5DSOlPrw&t=198s→ WRITERS REACT TO WRITERS IN MOVIESyoutube.com/watch?v=bY01DOIVWwY&t=803s→ MY CHAPTER-BY-CHAPTER OUTLINING METHODyoutube.com/watch?v=KqTnmNjkaec&t=434s✨F O L L O W ✨blog: bit.ly/2Kl21m8facebook: bit.ly/2FS2Ikhinstagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUItiktok: tiktok.com/@makeyourstorymatter patreon: patreon.com/abbieemmonsBusiness 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!
5 Easy Ways to Make Your Characters More FLAWED and LOVABLE Abbie Emmons 2024-09-04 | Do you want to write flawed, lovable, and relatable characters? In this new podcast episode, we're exploring five simple techniques for making your characters more unique and realistic by giving them vices and virtues that will make your readers fall in love. Ready to take your characters to the next level? Grab a notebook, and let's dive into this discussion! ________________________________Buying our books is the best way to support us as artists!📚 KATE’S BOOKS: amzn.to/3YOkP6s 📚ABBIE’S BOOKS: amzn.to/3Ivk0Gr ➡️ Join the Patreon and get access to exclusive live hangout sessions: patreon.com/thekateandabbieshowSubscribe for more episodes of #TheKateAndAbbieShow! 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📓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/v02bl3MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE: → WHAT TO WRITE ABOUT WHEN YOU’RE BOREDyoutube.com/watch?v=A_3PL1a4K7E&t=809s→ THE ULTIMATE CHARACTER PROFILEyoutube.com/watch?v=k1W5DSOlPrw&t=198s→ WRITERS REACT TO WRITERS IN MOVIESyoutube.com/watch?v=bY01DOIVWwY&t=803s→ MY CHAPTER-BY-CHAPTER OUTLINING METHODyoutube.com/watch?v=KqTnmNjkaec&t=434s✨F O L L O W ✨blog: bit.ly/2Kl21m8facebook: bit.ly/2FS2Ikhinstagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUItiktok: tiktok.com/@makeyourstorymatter patreon: patreon.com/abbieemmonsBusiness 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!
Live Monthly Hangout with Kate and Abbie (patreon-exclusive event) Abbie Emmons 2024-09-03 | JOIN THE PATREON TO GET ACCESS TO THESE LIVESTREAMS EVERY MONTH: patreon.com/thekateandabbieshow Hello, friends of the Kate & Abbie Show! We are so excited to host another exclusive live hangout event for our Patreon community. We appreciate your support of the podcast and thought it would be fun to come together each month to hang out with you all, answer creative questions, and give you behind-the-scenes updates on our upcoming projects. We will be going live on Tuesday, September 3rd at 5:00 PM EST. Remember, ALL TIERS have access to this exclusive event!
Inciting Incident MISTAKES New Writers Make ❌ avoid these cliches! Abbie Emmons 2024-08-28 | SAVE YOUR SPOT AT THE LIVE TRAINING 👉 learnfromabbie.com/p/inciting-incidentA well-written inciting incident can capture our attention, stoke our curiosity, and pull us right into the story... But inciting incidents are also easy to mess up. If you write this pivotal moment the wrong way, you’re in danger of boring your reader and losing their interest before they even get to the good stuff. That's why, in this video, I’m sharing the DO’s and DON’Ts of inciting incidents — common mistakes that I see a lot of writers make and how to avoid these pitfalls so that you can hook your readers immediately, make them care about your characters, and hold their attention for the rest of the story.________________________________✨ C H A P T E R S ✨00:00 How to write a great inciting incident?01:56 DON’T make the stakes the same for everyone04:03 DON’T wait too long to make the inciting incident happen05:24 DON’T make the conflict too easily resolved06:42 Want to take your inciting incident to the next level? 08:43 DO make your inciting incident unique to your protagonist10:09 DO make it happen as soon as possible11:15 DO let your inciting incident trigger more conflict12:50 Save your spot at the live training!13:33 What’s your favorite inciting incident?________________________________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📓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/v02bl3MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE: → WHAT TO WRITE ABOUT WHEN YOU’RE BOREDyoutube.com/watch?v=A_3PL1a4K7E&t=809s→ THE ULTIMATE CHARACTER PROFILEyoutube.com/watch?v=k1W5DSOlPrw&t=198s→ WRITERS REACT TO WRITERS IN MOVIESyoutube.com/watch?v=bY01DOIVWwY&t=803s→ MY CHAPTER-BY-CHAPTER OUTLINING METHODyoutube.com/watch?v=KqTnmNjkaec&t=434s✨F O L L O W ✨blog: bit.ly/2Kl21m8facebook: bit.ly/2FS2Ikhinstagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUItiktok: tiktok.com/@makeyourstorymatter patreon: patreon.com/abbieemmonsBusiness 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!
How to Build a Fictional World Without OVERWHELMING Your Readers Abbie Emmons 2024-08-21 | WATCH THE FULL TRAINING HERE 👉 learnfromabbie.com/p/live-trainings-signup Are you struggling to create a world so vivid and detailed that it feels like a place that’s always existed? Do you find it challenging to incorporate world-building elements without overwhelming your readers with too much information? In today’s video, I’m doing something I’ve never done before… I’m sharing an exclusive lesson from my live training "Worldbuilding 101," which dives deep into the art of crafting immersive fictional worlds. This training is every valuable lesson I’ve ever learned about world-building, encapsulated in a power-packed teaching that is guaranteed to turn your story into a riveting and unputdownable page-turner. Get ready to take some notes!________________________________✨C H A P T E R S✨00:00 How to build a unique fictional world?01:51 The do's and don'ts of worldbuilding02:43 Using your storyworld to deepen your character's inner conflict06:50 The ultimate worldbuilding mind map10:45 Story example: build a sci-fi world with me!18:22 Worldbuilding for contemporary20:52 Mastering the art of exposition through action24:38 Bad example: info-dumping28:37 Good example: exposition through action32:42 Worldbuilding prompts33:52 Watch the full training – link in description!________________________________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📓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/v02bl3MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE: → WHAT TO WRITE ABOUT WHEN YOU’RE BOREDyoutube.com/watch?v=A_3PL1a4K7E&t=809s→ THE ULTIMATE CHARACTER PROFILEyoutube.com/watch?v=k1W5DSOlPrw&t=198s→ WRITERS REACT TO WRITERS IN MOVIESyoutube.com/watch?v=bY01DOIVWwY&t=803s→ MY CHAPTER-BY-CHAPTER OUTLINING METHODyoutube.com/watch?v=KqTnmNjkaec&t=434s✨F O L L O W ✨blog: bit.ly/2Kl21m8facebook: bit.ly/2FS2Ikhinstagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUItiktok: tiktok.com/@makeyourstorymatter patreon: patreon.com/abbieemmonsBusiness 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!
I turned the *WORST TROPES* into an actually good book 😍 Abbie Emmons 2024-08-14 | GET THE TROPE TWISTER BRAINSTORM GUIDE: abbieemmonsauthor.com/store/build-your-own-comfort-book-printable-brainstorm-guide-7w9km Is it possible to take the world’s most HATED tropes and combine them all into ONE story without it turning into a total disaster? That’s a question I was forced to face when I made my last writing challenge video, where I took all your favorite fiction tropes and combined them into "the perfect novel." But what would happen if we worked with the WORST ingredients? The cringeworthy cliches? The skin-crawling stereotypes? Everything you HATE in a book? Sounds like an impossible mission, doesn’t it? Well, I’m all for taking on the impossible.________________________________✨ C H A P T E R S ✨00:00 Is it possible to turn bad tropes into a good book?02:14 Gathering story ingredients10:06 Want to twist tropes into something unique?11:47 Who, What, Why21:24 Outlining the novel22:10 Act One25:00 Act Two28:36 Act Three33:22 Mission Accomplished34:42 Grab the trope twister brainstorm guide!________________________________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📓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/v02bl3MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE: → WHAT TO WRITE ABOUT WHEN YOU’RE BOREDyoutube.com/watch?v=A_3PL1a4K7E&t=809s→ THE ULTIMATE CHARACTER PROFILEyoutube.com/watch?v=k1W5DSOlPrw&t=198s→ WRITERS REACT TO WRITERS IN MOVIESyoutube.com/watch?v=bY01DOIVWwY&t=803s→ MY CHAPTER-BY-CHAPTER OUTLINING METHODyoutube.com/watch?v=KqTnmNjkaec&t=434s✨F O L L O W ✨blog: bit.ly/2Kl21m8facebook: bit.ly/2FS2Ikhinstagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUItiktok: tiktok.com/@makeyourstorymatter patreon: patreon.com/abbieemmonsBusiness 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!
100 Days of Sunlight 5-Year Anniversary + A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT Abbie Emmons 2024-08-07 | JOIN THE WAITLIST: https://abbieemmons.ck.page/b642a0d45f 📚START READING 100 DAYS OF SUNLIGHT: amzn.to/3Ivk0Gr I can't believe it's been 5 YEARS since 100 Days of Sunlight was published. It's been an incredible journey, and this Wednesday, August 7th, we're going to celebrate with a special livestream party here on my channel!! I'll be sharing a bit about my publishing journey, answering YOUR indie pub questions, and making an extremely exciting BIG SECRET that I've been keeping to myself! No spoilers, but I think you're going to scream when you hear it... just saying 😉🤫 I'm also going to give away a signed copy of 100 Days of Sunlight to one lucky winner in the live chat! Join the party on Wednesday at 2:00 PM EST! 🎉
3 Simple Ways to Fix BORING Dialogue Abbie Emmons 2024-07-31 | Is your dialogue falling flat, sounding repetitive, or feeling forced? Do you want to elevate your dialogue-writing skills but don’t know where to begin? In this new podcast episode, Kate and I reveal three game-changing tips to transform dull dialogue into compelling conversations—as well as how to pinpoint problem areas so that you can take your story to the next level! Grab a notebook, and let’s dive into this discussion. Comment below and join the discussion! What is one valuable lesson you've learned about writing dialogue?FOLLOW KATE FOR MORE PODCAST CONTENT LIKE THIS 👉 youtube.com/@KAEmmons________________________________🎥 C H A P T E R S 🎥00:00 How to write better dialogue?02:44 Mistake #1: Repetitive dialogue tags11:30 Mistake #2: Too much back and forth17:25 Mistake #3 Emotion exposition in dialogue26:44 Recap28:18 Check out our books to support us!________________________________Subscribe for more episodes of #TheKateAndAbbieShow! 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✨❤️SUPPORT THE KATE AND ABBIE SHOW: patreon.com/thekateandabbieshow📚READ ABBIE'S BOOKS: amzn.to/3Ivk0Gr 📚READ KATE'S BOOKS: amzn.to/3WKDP4D🖥️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📓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✨F O L L O W ✨blog: bit.ly/2Kl21m8facebook: bit.ly/2FS2Ikhinstagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUItiktok: tiktok.com/@makeyourstorymatter patreon: patreon.com/abbieemmonsBusiness 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!
Write With Me LIVESTREAM ✍️✨ super chill writing session Abbie Emmons 2024-07-24 | Let's write together! Join me on Wednesday, July 24th, at 11:00 AM EST for a super chill writing session. Bring your WIP and a cup of tea (or coffee), and let me be your writing buddy for the day! We'll do three writing sprints (25 minutes each) with short breaks in between to chat about our stories. I'm looking forward to writing with you!Subscribe for monthly #WriteWithMe sessions! Make Your Story Matter™ and make your author dreams come true… new videos every Wednesday.❤️JOIN THE DISCORD + SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL: patreon.com/abbieemmonsMY KEYBOARD 👉 aziocorp.com/products/rck?variant=13401223823403
7 Signs Your Character is a Mary Sue Abbie Emmons 2024-07-17 | Mary Sue is a character we all know and hate. Flat, emotionless, good at everything she does, and incapable of fault or defeat, Mary Sue takes the spotlight in many popular books, movies, and TV shows, making us roll our eyes at her flawlessness.The 'Mary Sue' archetype is so overused and unlikeable that readers everywhere are tired of seeing flawless characters like this. But how do you know if you’re writing a Mary Sue into your story? In this video, we will explore the SEVEN SIGNS that your character is a Mary Sue/Gary Stu, and what you can do to fix these problems so that your readers will fall in LOVE with your characters and cheer them on.Comment below and join the discussion! Who's a Mary Sue that gets on your nerves? ________________________________🎥 C H A P T E R S 🎥00:00 What is a Mary Sue?01:28 #1: They have no flaws or weaknesses02:37 #2: They’re naturally better than everyone at everything they do04:46 #3: They don’t make active decisions, they just get pushed around by the plot06:19 #4: They don’t know how divinely attractive they are07:02 #5: They don’t practice what they preach09:07 #6: They have no likable charms, but everyone likes them11:20 #7: They never admit when they make a mistake13:02 What’s your favorite example of a Mary Sue?13:44 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📓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/v02bl3MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE: → WHY I HATE STRONG FEMALE CHARACTERSyoutube.com/watch?v=ARgT2XmHN2E&t=502s→ THE ULTIMATE CHARACTER PROFILEyoutube.com/watch?v=k1W5DSOlPrw&t=198s→ HOW TO SHOW (NOT TELL) INTERNAL CONFLICTyoutube.com/watch?v=R8waH6F-ifI&t=1s→ MY CHAPTER-BY-CHAPTER OUTLINING METHODyoutube.com/watch?v=KqTnmNjkaec&t=434s✨F O L L O W ✨blog: bit.ly/2Kl21m8facebook: bit.ly/2FS2Ikhinstagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUItiktok: tiktok.com/@makeyourstorymatter patreon: patreon.com/abbieemmonsBusiness 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!
2 HOUR COZY WRITING SESSION FOR DEEP FOCUS | songbirds, thunderstorm, typing ambience Abbie Emmons 2024-07-10 | You asked for it... and here it is: a distraction-free, real-time, cottagecore-themed WRITE WITH ME that you can use again and again to inspire your writing sessions! I do a lot of Write With Me livestreams, but I realize that not everyone has the ability to join while we're live. That's why I created this super cozy, super chill writing session for you. It's designed to inspire creativity and deep focus – featuring the immersive sounds of summer at my Vermont lake house as a thunderstorm rolls in. No background music, no distractions. We'll use the pomodoro method and do 4 writing sprints (25 minutes + 5 minute break in between.) Ready to write together? Let's get started!Comment below and tell me about your writing project! 🎵RECOMMENDED MUSIC🎵My favorite light academia playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/2Q6XLy7mRHHycw12Gq7Fot?si=0a84f0313b1c4ba5My favorite DARK academia playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/62T1n2zoXGJwrAnbProfiO?si=0e4d788a3dea4c01Jane Austen themed playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/28m1BVJhyHX9vMESewoVrU?si=851e0e4f08944b69 Thomas Newman and chill: open.spotify.com/playlist/0QhlAiIaUZKGiD1Tzl1zHS?si=41607ae9cf2e451f ❤️Your support helps keep my content free of interruptions: patreon.com/abbieemmons ✨T I M E S T A M P S ✨00:00:56 Sprint 1/400:25:56 Break 1/400:31:02 Sprint 2/400:56:03 Break 2/401:01:10 Sprint 3/401:26:10 Break 3/401:31:19 Sprint 4/401:56:30 Break 4/4________________________________Subscribe for more #ImmersiveWritingSession videos! ✨ 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📓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/v02bl3MORE IMMERSIVE WRITING SESSIONS TO ENJOY: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV6pMftb_QTlF4zMNj42GE3A84o4PZOnP&si=VlDuWD7Xhabd-aGP✨F O L L O W ✨blog: bit.ly/2Kl21m8facebook: bit.ly/2FS2Ikhinstagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUItiktok: tiktok.com/@makeyourstorymatter patreon: patreon.com/abbieemmonsBusiness 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!
How to SHOW not TELL in your writing (one simple trick for better prose) Abbie Emmons 2024-07-03 | SAVE YOUR SPOT AT THE LIVE TRAINING 👉 www.learnfromabbie.com/p/elevate-your-writing "Show, don't tell" is a popular motto in the writing world, and it's a pretty easy rule to remember when you’re writing simple character actions. But when it comes to the more complex things—like fatal flaws, misbeliefs and internal conflict—showing not telling is easier said than done. How much of your character’s internal conflict should you reveal? Are they supposed to know their fatal flaw or keep it hidden? Do they know what they want? Do they know what they’re afraid of? How are we supposed to show the reader all of this without making them feel like they’re just reading a character profile? These are the big questions we're tackling in today's video. Believe it or not, there is one simple trick you can use to instantly improve your prose and make your story unputdownable… by showing (not telling) your character's internal conflict. Comment below and tell me: what is YOUR favorite way to show not tell internal conflict?READ MY BOOK, THE OTHERWORLD: amzn.to/3Ivk0Gr ________________________________✨ C H A P T E R S ✨00:00 How to show internal conflict? 02:09 The golden rule of showing vs telling04:22 How much should your character know about their own conflict?06:36 Case study: The Otherworld07:21 Bad example: telling internal conflict08:58 Good example: showing internal conflict11:23 The ONE question to ask yourself12:16 When is it okay to tell instead of show?13:56 Ready to take your writing to the next level?16:37 Recap17:43 Subscribe for writing videos every week :)________________________________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 🖥️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📓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/v02bl3MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE: → WHAT TO WRITE ABOUT WHEN YOU’RE BOREDyoutube.com/watch?v=A_3PL1a4K7E&t=809s→ THE ULTIMATE CHARACTER PROFILEyoutube.com/watch?v=k1W5DSOlPrw&t=198s→ HOW TO STAY MOTIVATED TO WRITE YOUR NOVELyoutube.com/watch?v=szVP7y38Rc4→ MY CHAPTER-BY-CHAPTER OUTLINING METHODyoutube.com/watch?v=KqTnmNjkaec&t=434s✨F O L L O W ✨blog: bit.ly/2Kl21m8facebook: bit.ly/2FS2Ikhinstagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUItiktok: tiktok.com/@makeyourstorymatter patreon: patreon.com/abbieemmonsBusiness 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!
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Write With Me LIVE ✨✏️ June Writing Retreat – Session 4 Abbie Emmons 2024-06-29 | This is your chance to join me for a super chill writing retreat – from home! Set a writing goal of your choice and see if you can accomplish it by June 30. Join me Friday, June 28th at 6:00 PM EST for our final LIVE writing session of the month. Bring your WIP and a cup of tea (or coffee) and let me be your writing buddy! We'll do 4 writing sprints total (25 minutes each) with 5-minute breaks in between to chat about our stories. I'm looking forward to writing with you!If you want to get inside the Discord community (the exclusive clubhouse where we all hang out and chat about stories) you can get access to that by joining my Patreon at any level: patreon.com/abbieemmons MY KEYBOARD 👉 aziocorp.com/products/rck?variant=13401223823403
Write With Me LIVE ✨✏️ June Writing Retreat – Session 3 Abbie Emmons 2024-06-21 | This is your chance to join me for a super chill writing retreat – from home! Set a writing goal of your choice and see if you can accomplish it by June 30. Join me Friday, June 21st at 4:00 PM EST for our third LIVE writing session. Bring your WIP and a cup of tea (or coffee) and let me be your writing buddy! We'll do 4 writing sprints total (25 minutes each) with 5-minute breaks in between to chat about our stories. I'm looking forward to writing with you!IN CASE OF TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES, WE WILL MOVE TO THIS STREAM: youtube.com/live/hZ4hJVCZ0Ao?feature=share (My internet has been spotty today, so we might lose connection.)If you want to get inside the Discord community (the exclusive clubhouse where we all hang out and chat about stories) you can get access to that by joining my Patreon at any level: patreon.com/abbieemmons MY KEYBOARD 👉 aziocorp.com/products/rck?variant=13401223823403
Write With Me LIVE ✨✏️ June Writing Retreat – Session 2 Abbie Emmons 2024-06-14 | This is your chance to join me for a super chill writing retreat – from home! Set a writing goal of your choice and see if you can accomplish it by June 30. Join me Friday, June 14th at 10:00 AM EST for our second LIVE writing session. Bring your WIP and a cup of tea (or coffee) and let me be your writing buddy! We'll do 4 writing sprints total (25 minutes each) with 5-minute breaks in between to chat about our stories. I'm looking forward to writing with you!If you want to get inside the Discord community (the exclusive clubhouse where we all hang out and chat about stories) you can get access to that by joining my Patreon at any level: patreon.com/abbieemmons MY KEYBOARD 👉 aziocorp.com/products/rck?variant=13401223823403
Write With Me LIVE ✨✏️ June Writing Retreat – Session 1 Abbie Emmons 2024-06-07 | Our fourth annual summer writing retreat is happening now! I'm so excited to embark on this adventure with you. Throughout the month of June, we are going to be focusing 100% on our writing projects and showing up for our creativity, 30 days in a row. This is your chance to join me for a super chill writing retreat – from home! Set a writing goal of your choice and see if you can accomplish it by June 30. Join me Friday, June 7th at 1:00 PM EST for our first LIVE writing session. Bring your WIP and a cup of tea (or coffee) and let me be your writing buddy! We'll do 4 writing sprints total (25 minutes each) with 5-minute breaks in between to chat about our stories. I'm looking forward to writing with you!If you want to get inside the Discord community (the exclusive clubhouse where we all hang out and chat about stories) you can get access to that by joining my Patreon at any level: patreon.com/abbieemmons MY KEYBOARD 👉 aziocorp.com/products/rck?variant=13401223823403
Professional Writers REACT to Writers in Movies Abbie Emmons 2024-05-29 | Have you ever watched a film portraying a creative writer and wondered: Are all writers actually THIS eccentric? Do they talk to themselves in mirrors, have conversations with invisible characters, or lie on the floor doing nothing and call it "work"? In this video, we're breaking down writing scenes from movies -- reacting to the good, the bad, and the moodiest of writers in film... and deciding which portrayals are the most accurate.CHECK OUT OUR BOOKS 📚👇Abbie's book, 100 Days of Sunlight: amzn.to/3Ivk0Gr Kate's fantasy series, The Blood Race: amazon.com/stores/author/B074DPYGVK/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=cb73e70e-00c3-443d-9a95-991bfb16a48a&ref_=ap_rdr_____________________✨CHAPTERS✨00:00 Does Hollywood do writers justice?01:02 The Man Who Invented Christmas06:43 Little Women09:36 Bright Star11:19 Miss Potter13:43 Rebel in the Rye16:28 Tolkien19:52 What scene could you relate to the most?_____________________Subscribe for weekly episodes of #WritersLifeWednesdays! Make Your Story Matter™ and make your author dreams come true… new videos every Wednesday.
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Ready to Write This Summer? Join My Free Writing Retreat! Abbie Emmons 2024-05-22 | JOIN THE WRITING RETREAT HERE 👉 https://abbieemmons.ck.page/3878930897 Do you have a writing project you want to devote yourself to, but you feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day? Maybe it's a first draft of a new novel, rewriting an older WIP, or crafting something totally different like a screenplay. THIS is your sign from the universe that it’s time to stop putting your writing off until tomorrow… and commit to your creativity. Today, I'm super excited to announce my fourth annual summer writing retreat, and I cordially invite you to join me. We’ll be coming together every Friday for live writing sessions, and I’ll be sending you daily emails of encouragement, inspiration, and helpful writing techniques to guide you through the process. Take this retreat one step further and join a thriving community of writers in my Discord: patreon.com/abbieemmons
“How do I stop using the word “I” when writing in first person?” 😫 #askabbie Abbie Emmons 2024-05-17 | want to ask a question for #AskAbbie? Join my Patreon: patreon.com/abbieemmons
7 Reasons Why Readers Will DNF Your Book Abbie Emmons 2024-05-15 | Are you afraid readers might give up on your book halfway through because they’re bored? What can you do to avoid this terrible fate? In this video, I’m sharing the 7 reasons why readers DNF books and how you can avoid these pitfalls, based on my personal experiences and research. Grab a notebook and let’s dive into these literary traps—and learn how to keep your readers glued until they've turned the very last page!Want to elevate your story? Join my monthly live trainings: learnfromabbie.com/p/archive-vault-of-live-trainings________________________________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📓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/v02bl3MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE: → HOW TO SELL MORE BOOKS AND ATTRACT YOUR READERSyoutube.com/watch?v=eCWb0jqZ5tw→ THE ULTIMATE CHARACTER PROFILEyoutube.com/watch?v=k1W5DSOlPrw&t=198s→ HOW TO WRITE ENEMIES-TO-LOVERS ROMANCEyoutube.com/watch?v=9o1QsCfBoX8&t=575s→ HOW TO WRITE THE LAST CHAPTERyoutube.com/watch?v=S9aYd5w5K7s&t=1s✨F O L L O W ✨blog: bit.ly/2Kl21m8facebook: bit.ly/2FS2Ikhinstagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUItiktok: tiktok.com/@makeyourstorymatter patreon: patreon.com/abbieemmonsBusiness 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!
Write With Me LIVESTREAM ✍️✨ super chill writing session Abbie Emmons 2024-05-08 | Let's write together! Join me on Wednesday, May 8th, at 10:30 AM EST for a super chill writing session. Bring your WIP and a cup of tea (or coffee), and let me be your writing buddy for the day! We'll do three writing sprints (25 minutes each) with short breaks in between to chat about our stories. I'm looking forward to writing with you!Subscribe for monthly #WriteWithMe sessions! Make Your Story Matter™ and make your author dreams come true… new videos every Wednesday.❤️JOIN THE DISCORD + SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL: patreon.com/abbieemmonsMY KEYBOARD 👉 aziocorp.com/products/rck?variant=13401223823403
“Do I really need a PROLOGUE?” ✍️ #AskAbbie Abbie Emmons 2024-05-07 | Lots of writers ask me this question: how important is a prologue? Today I'm giving my take on prologues vs chapter one. 📖😎 want to ask a question for #AskAbbie? Join my Patreon: patreon.com/abbieemmons
6 MUST-KNOW TIPS for Young Writers (or Beginner Writers!) Abbie Emmons 2024-04-24 | Are you a young writer or just a beginner, and you’re feeling...overwhelmed? If so, you’re not alone. Kate and I are both familiar with the feeling of starting out on this writing journey and feeling pulled in a hundred different directions. How do you know if your writing is any good? When should you publish your first novel? How do you edit your own work and become better? In this podcast, we’re tackling all the toughest struggles new writers face and providing valuable insight that has helped us grow, improve, and write books that have a positive impact on our readers. So if you’re a student writer or an older adult just beginning your writing journey, this episode of The Kate and Abbie Show is for you! Grab a notebook and let’s get started.___________________CHAPTERS:00:00 Are you a new writer or a beginner?03:25 Just Keep Writing07:51 Don't Be Hard On Yourself 17:08 Don't Compare Yourself to Others20:30 Don't Worry About Publishing23:40 Learn the Editing Process27:10 Discover What You Love to Write31:55 Recap34:17 Buying our books is the best way to support us!35:50 Subscribe for writing videos every week :)___________________📚Buying our books is the best way to support us as artists! 📚 Get Kate's first book, The Blood Race here: amazon.com/Blood-Race-K-Emmons/dp/1521963304/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1659992894&sr=8-1 Get Abbie's first book, 100 Days of Sunlight here: amazon.com/100-Days-Sunlight-Abbie-Emmons/dp/1733973311/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1659993030&sr=1-1 ✨ DON'T MISS OUR CO-WRITTEN SERIES RELEASE - sign up for the waitlist here: https://mailchi.mp/kaemmons.com/kate-abbies-co-write-waiting-list Read Abbie's new book, The Otherworld: amazon.com/Otherworld-Abbie-Emmons-ebook/dp/B0CB9G22D9 ➡️ Join the Patreon and get access to exclusive live hangout sessions: patreon.com/thekateandabbieshow Kate's 7-Day Meditative Journey for Writers: kaemmons.teachable.com/p/writers-reset-7-day-meditative-journey ✏️TAKE ABBIE'S SCRIVENER MASTERCLASS: makeyourstorymatter.teachable.com/p/teachmescrivener 📓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 GET ABBIE'S SCRIVENER THEMES: makeyourstorymatter.teachable.com/p/pack-of-7-custom-scrivener-themes
7 Deadly Romance MISTAKES Writers Make ❌ avoid these chemistry killers! Abbie Emmons 2024-04-17 | Are you struggling to write romantic chemistry that feels believable and realistic and makes your readers fall head over heels in love? Do you feel like your characters are missing that magic spark that makes them insanely shippable? In this video, I’m revealing the top 7 deadly mistakes that will instantly kill the romantic tension between your characters. So if you're guilty of committing any of these chemistry crimes... STOP IT RIGHT NOW. Take your romantic chemistry to the next level with my live training: www.learnfromabbie.com/p/live-trainings-signup________________________________✨C H A P T E R S✨00:00 Do your characters have good chemistry?02:08 They don't have enough alone time together03:55 They fall in love too quickly06:03 They tease each other about other love interests07:46 They never touch09:12 Want to take your romantic chemistry to the next level?10:44 They get sick of each other after a while11:58 They don't challenge each other's weaknesses13:51 They have chemistry with someone else15:49 Watch my live training on romantic chemistry!16:12 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📓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/v02bl3MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE: → WHAT TO WRITE ABOUT WHEN YOU’RE BOREDyoutube.com/watch?v=A_3PL1a4K7E&t=809s→ THE ULTIMATE CHARACTER PROFILEyoutube.com/watch?v=k1W5DSOlPrw&t=198s→ HOW TO STAY MOTIVATED TO WRITE YOUR NOVELyoutube.com/watch?v=szVP7y38Rc4→ MY CHAPTER-BY-CHAPTER OUTLINING METHODyoutube.com/watch?v=KqTnmNjkaec&t=434s✨F O L L O W ✨blog: bit.ly/2Kl21m8facebook: bit.ly/2FS2Ikhinstagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUItiktok: tiktok.com/@makeyourstorymatter patreon: patreon.com/abbieemmonsBusiness 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!
Write With Me LIVESTREAM ✍️✨ super chill writing session Abbie Emmons 2024-04-10 | Let's write together! Join me on Wednesday, April 10th, at 9:00 AM EST for a super chill writing session. Bring your WIP and a cup of tea (or coffee), and let me be your writing buddy for the day! We'll do three writing sprints (25 minutes each) with short breaks in between to chat about our stories. I'm looking forward to writing with you!Subscribe for monthly #WriteWithMe sessions! Make Your Story Matter™ and make your author dreams come true… new videos every Wednesday.❤️JOIN THE DISCORD + SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL: patreon.com/abbieemmonsMY KEYBOARD 👉 aziocorp.com/products/rck?variant=13401223823403
If You Can Answer These 6 Questions, Your Book is Ready to Publish Abbie Emmons 2024-04-03 | You’ve written a book! It's such an exciting feeling to have a story finished and to be eager to share it with the world. But… how do you know if this book is ready to be published? You could technically work on it forever, right? You could tweak, rewrite, and adjust things for years and years… but you could also publish it too soon before it’s ready to be seen by the world and ruin your own reputation as an author!So, how do you know if your book is ready to publish? Many writers have asked me this question, and that’s why, in this video, I’m going to show you how to do a self-assessment of your book to determine whether it’s time to share it with the world or if you need to do some more refining first.SAVE YOUR SPOT AT THE LIVE TRAINING 👉 learnfromabbie.com/p/ready-for-takeoff _____________________✨CHAPTERS✨00:00 Are you ready to publish your book?02:16 Am I truly proud of the story?04:05 If I could give myself another year...06:07 Have I received and implemented any feedback?07:45 Ready for takeoff? Come to my live training!11:28 Do I have any doubts about the story itself?12:47 What is the longevity of this story?14:05 What doors do I want to open for my author career?16:29 Let's get your book ready for the world!18:41 Subscribe for writing videos every week :)________________________________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📓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/v02bl3MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE: → WHAT TO WRITE ABOUT WHEN YOU’RE BOREDyoutube.com/watch?v=A_3PL1a4K7E&t=809s→ THE ULTIMATE CHARACTER PROFILEyoutube.com/watch?v=k1W5DSOlPrw&t=198s→ HOW TO STAY MOTIVATED TO WRITE YOUR NOVELyoutube.com/watch?v=szVP7y38Rc4→ MY CHAPTER-BY-CHAPTER OUTLINING METHODyoutube.com/watch?v=KqTnmNjkaec&t=434s✨F O L L O W ✨blog: bit.ly/2Kl21m8facebook: bit.ly/2FS2Ikhinstagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUItiktok: tiktok.com/@makeyourstorymatter patreon: patreon.com/abbieemmonsBusiness 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!
“It’s impossible to write a perfect book” dude…hold my pen ✍️ Abbie Emmons 2024-03-30 | WATCH THE FULL VIDEO HERE: youtu.be/aJH6YMbCzf8 Want to stay in the loop as I work on this novel? Join the waitlist here: https://abbieemmons.ck.page/5eeb91bd0f
dancing at a regency masquerade ball (then sneaking off to explore moonlit gardens) Abbie Emmons 2024-03-27 | Are you ready to be swept into the enchanting world of a masquerade ball? If so, this immersive writing session is for you! This distraction-free, 2-hour writing session is designed to inspire creativity and deep focus – featuring Regency-era music and ambience that will transport you to another world. Wander through an exquisite ballroom, dining hall, romantic balconies, twilight gardens, and finally arrive at a magical solarium by nightfall. We'll use the pomodoro method and do 4 writing sprints (25 minutes + 5 minute break in between.) Ready to write? Grab your WIP and let's get started!❤️ Your support helps me make these immersive writing sessions: patreon.com/abbieemmons MORE IMMERSIVE WRITING SESSIONS 👉 youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV6pMftb_QTlF4zMNj42GE3A84o4PZOnP&si=Y1jh-Xv5Y3s1b2OU ________________________________Subscribe for monthly #ImmersiveWritingSession videos! Make Your Story Matter™ and make your author dreams come true… new videos every Wednesday. ✨ R E S O U R C E S✨📚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📓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✨F O L L O W ✨blog: bit.ly/2Kl21m8facebook: bit.ly/2FS2Ikhinstagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUItiktok: tiktok.com/@makeyourstorymatter patreon: patreon.com/abbieemmonsBusiness 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!
I outlined *THE PERFECT NOVEL* using all your favorite tropes 😍 Abbie Emmons 2024-03-20 | Want to stay in the loop as I work on this novel? Join the waitlist here: https://abbieemmons.ck.page/5eeb91bd0f Is there such a thing as “the perfect novel?" What if you could somehow take all the best ingredients that EVERY reader loves and combine them all to create the perfect recipe for The Ultimate Comfort Book? It might sound like an impossible mission… but I decided to challenge myself to try it. In this video, I'm going to collect all the most-loved story ingredients (voted on by YOU guys), put them all in the blender of my brainstorming process, and see if I can outline the *PERFECT* novel. BUILD YOUR OWN COMFORT BOOK TEMPLATE 👉 abbieemmonsauthor.com/store/build-your-own-comfort-book-printable-brainstorm-guide WATCH THE “ENEMIES TO LOVERS ROMANCE” LIVE TRAINING: www.learnfromabbie.com/p/live-trainings-signup ________________________________✍🏼TIMESTAMPS✍🏼00:00 Is it possible to write a PERFECT book?00:59 Gathering Story Ingredients12:46 Grab the “comfort book” brainstorm template!13:43 What, Why, and Who20:16 Structuring the Story29:00 Now it’s YOUR turn! 30:58 Subscribe for more 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📓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/v02bl3MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE: → WHAT TO WRITE ABOUT WHEN YOU’RE BOREDyoutube.com/watch?v=A_3PL1a4K7E&t=809s→ THE ULTIMATE CHARACTER PROFILEyoutube.com/watch?v=k1W5DSOlPrw&t=198s→ HOW TO STAY MOTIVATED TO WRITE YOUR NOVELyoutube.com/watch?v=szVP7y38Rc4→ MY CHAPTER-BY-CHAPTER OUTLINING METHODyoutube.com/watch?v=KqTnmNjkaec&t=434s✨F O L L O W ✨blog: bit.ly/2Kl21m8facebook: bit.ly/2FS2Ikhinstagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUItiktok: tiktok.com/@makeyourstorymatter patreon: patreon.com/abbieemmonsBusiness 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!
How to Design a Book Cover That STANDS OUT Abbie Emmons 2024-03-13 | Do you want to design a book cover that stops your readers in their tracks and instantly pulls them in? Are you struggling to figure out where to even begin with cover design? If so, today's podcast is for you. In this episode, Kate and I will divulge our best tips and techniques for designing a show-stopping cover — whether you're flying solo or working with a cover designer. We'll share what we've learned on our publishing journey so that you can avoid the worst pitfalls and design a book cover you're proud of for years to come. Ready to dive into this discussion? Grab a notebook, and let's get started!Get access to exclusive livestream hangouts when you support the podcast: patreon.com/thekateandabbieshow📓GET MY FREE WRITING TEMPLATES: https://abbieemmons.ck.page/make-your-story-matter
Should you plan the number of chapters in your book? #AskAbbie Abbie Emmons 2024-03-12 | “How do I plan the number of chapters and pages for my novel??” 😵💫✍️ GOOD QUESTION. This is what has worked best for me when it comes to planning page count and word count for my writing projects🤘✨ want to ask a question for #AskAbbie? Join my Patreon: patreon.com/abbieemmons
youre slowly falling in love with the villain (slowed + reverb playlist) Abbie Emmons 2024-03-09 | Because y'all loved my first hero x villain romance playlist so much… here is the long-awaited part two, only this one is ✨slowed and reverb✨ to add to the dark angsty mood. This 1-hour mix includes some of my favorite tracks for plotting and penning romances where the virtuous one falls for the villainous one. Whether your story is set in a dark royal court or a pulse-pounding mystery, I hope this playlist enhances your writing experience! Don't forget to drop your requests in the comments.🎵timestamps in the first comment🎵p.s. you can listen to a normal-speed version of this playlist on Spotify: open.spotify.com/playlist/3KkziusuNf8BngygxshWoF?si=40902bd4f61240d8 I do not own any rights to any of these songs.For listening purposes only.🎵CHECK OUT MY OTHER WRITING MIXES: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV6pMftb_QTn6R4DwA-p6BYtzOIyCgA9-&si=yONygRt9LrPDM7bdNeed some hot tips on writing ROMANCE? Check out these videos:💋 How to Write ENEMIES-TO-LOVERS Romance: youtu.be/9o1QsCfBoX8💋 Mastering SLOW-BURN Romance: youtu.be/L-_RsshM54o 💋 How to Instantly Add CHEMISTRY to Your Romance: youtu.be/RgDkRN4PX-A ________________________________Subscribe for more #WritingPlaylist videos! 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 DEBUT NOVEL, 100 DAYS OF SUNLIGHT: amzn.to/2Et7fhS 🖥️TAKE MY SCRIVENER MASTERCLASS: makeyourstorymatter.teachable.com/p/teachmescrivener ✏️TAKE MY MASTERCLASS ON EDITING: learnfromabbie.com/p/edit-your-book-like-a-pro💬TAKE MY BOOK BLURB MASTERCLASS: learnfromabbie.com/p/how-to-craft-a-bestseller-book-blurb📓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: https://anchor.fm/kate-and-abbie-show 🎥 MY GEAR + WRITING TOOLS: abbieemmonsauthor.com/my-gear ✨F O L L O W ✨blog: bit.ly/2Kl21m8facebook: bit.ly/2FS2Ikhinstagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUIpatreon: patreon.com/abbieemmonsBusiness 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!
Write With Me LIVESTREAM ✍️✨ super chill writing session Abbie Emmons 2024-03-06 | Let's write together! Join me on Wednesday, March 6th, at 1:00 PM EST for a super chill writing session. Bring your WIP and a cup of tea (or coffee), and let me be your writing buddy for the day! We'll do three writing sprints (25 minutes each) with short breaks in between to chat about our stories. I'm looking forward to writing with you!Subscribe for monthly #WriteWithMe sessions! Make Your Story Matter™ and make your author dreams come true… new videos every Wednesday.❤️JOIN THE DISCORD + SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL: patreon.com/abbieemmonsMY KEYBOARD 👉 aziocorp.com/products/rck?variant=13401223823403
The 4 Biggest MISTAKES Writers Make With RESEARCH Abbie Emmons 2024-02-28 | WATCH THE LIVE TRAINING HERE 👉 learnfromabbie.com/p/live-trainings-signup Does the thought of research overwhelm you? Do you find yourself falling down endless rabbit holes of internet searches, which only lead to more unanswered questions? If so, don’t worry — you’re not alone. In today's video, we're tackling the four biggest dos and don'ts of research... common mistakes many writers make, plus how to avoid these pitfalls and make your writing more realistic and believable. We’re going to dive deep into research and I’m going to share with you the life-saving techniques that have helped me take my writing to that next level of authenticity. Grab a notebook and let's get started!________________________________✨TIMESTAMPS✨00:00 Do you dread doing research?01:47 DON’T learn a bunch of useless information02:58 DO research crucial stuff now, trivial stuff later04:55 DON’T go to Hollywood for your research06:00 DO go to real experts 07:08 Come to my new LIVE TRAINING: Story Research Made Easy10:54 DON’T be afraid to ask people questions11:59 DO reach out to people and let them read your work13:40 DON’T rely on AI to give you infallible answers14:17 DO leverage AI as a search engine15:43 Save your spot at the live training! Link in description16:46 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 DEBUT NOVEL, 100 DAYS OF SUNLIGHT: amzn.to/2Et7fhS 🖥️TAKE MY SCRIVENER MASTERCLASS: makeyourstorymatter.teachable.com/p/teachmescrivener ✏️TAKE MY MASTERCLASS ON EDITING: learnfromabbie.com/p/edit-your-book-like-a-pro💬TAKE MY BOOK BLURB MASTERCLASS: learnfromabbie.com/p/how-to-craft-a-bestseller-book-blurb📓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: https://anchor.fm/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/v02bl3MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE: → WHAT TO WRITE ABOUT WHEN YOU’RE BOREDyoutube.com/watch?v=A_3PL1a4K7E&t=809s→ THE ULTIMATE CHARACTER PROFILEyoutube.com/watch?v=k1W5DSOlPrw&t=198s→ HOW TO STAY MOTIVATED TO WRITE YOUR NOVELyoutube.com/watch?v=szVP7y38Rc4→ MY CHAPTER-BY-CHAPTER OUTLINING METHODyoutube.com/watch?v=KqTnmNjkaec&t=434s✨F O L L O W ✨blog: bit.ly/2Kl21m8facebook: bit.ly/2FS2Ikhinstagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUItiktok: tiktok.com/@makeyourstorymatter patreon: patreon.com/abbieemmonsBusiness 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!
How to Actually Overcome Self-Doubt as a Writer Abbie Emmons 2024-02-21 | Do you ever compare your writing to others and feel like you just don't measure up? Does self-doubt ever make you want to throw your manuscript into the trash bin? Are you feeling discouraged because you're not where you want to be in your writing/publishing journey? If so, you’re not alone. These are mental battles that plague writers everywhere… And that’s why, in this episode of the Kate and Abbie Show, we’re not just offering fluffy words of motivation but concrete action steps that you can implement right now to overcome self-doubt for good. Ready to transform your mindset and become an invincible author? Grab a notebook and let’s get into this.✨ Start Kate's Wellness For Writers course here: kaemmons.teachable.com/p/wellness-for-writersKate's latest video on creativity: youtube.com/watch?v=aP4SrRDLDsg ✨ DON'T MISS OUR CO-WRITTEN SERIES RELEASE - sign up for the waitlist here: https://mailchi.mp/kaemmons.com/kate-abbies-co-write-waiting-list Read Abbie's new book, The Otherworld: amazon.com/Otherworld-Abbie-Emmons-ebook/dp/B0CB9G22D9 ➡️ Join the Patreon and get access to exclusive live hangout sessions: patreon.com/thekateandabbieshow Kate's 7-Day Meditative Journey for Writers: kaemmons.teachable.com/p/writers-reset-7-day-meditative-journey ✏️TAKE ABBIE'S SCRIVENER MASTERCLASS: makeyourstorymatter.teachable.com/p/teachmescrivener 📓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 GET ABBIE'S SCRIVENER THEMES: makeyourstorymatter.teachable.com/p/pack-of-7-custom-scrivener-themes 📚Buying our books is the best way to support us as artists! 📚 Get my first book, The Blood Race here: amazon.com/Blood-Race-K-Emmons/dp/1521963304/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1659992894&sr=8-1 Get Abbie's first book, 100 Days of Sunlight here: amazon.com/100-Days-Sunlight-Abbie-Emmons/dp/1733973311/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1659993030&sr=1-1 Like this episode? Give us a thumbs up, subscribe, and tell us what you thought. Connect with Kate on Instagram (@lonehawkwriter) or her blog: heretocreateblog.com Connect with Abbie on Instagram (@makeyourstorymatter) or her blog: abbiee.com
The ONE Writing Trick That Will Instantly Make Your Story More Emotional Abbie Emmons 2024-02-14 | What if I told you there’s one simple trick that can make your writing INSTANTLY more emotional and literally addict someone to your story? (And no, it’s not internal conflict!) This technique is something I’ve never talked about before, but it has saved my writing life—and in this video, I'm going to show you how to use it too. To do that, we’re going to case-study two scenes from the same story — one using this technique, the other failing to use it — and compare them side by side. Little Women vs Little Women: the ultimate showdown. Let’s look at the same scene told two different ways and demystify why one is emotionally gripping and the other…falls flat.This is Science of Story, where we come together to study our favorite stories, learn from them, and use this knowledge to make our own writing unforgettable.Want to take your story to the next level? Join my Patreon and get exclusive content + live trainings every month! 👉 patreon.com/abbieemmons________________________________✨CHAPTERS✨00:00 What's the secret to writing emotional scenes?02:51 Emotional Dynamic Change05:22 Case Study: Little Women VS. Little Women07:01 Greta Gerwig's Little Women12:24 Expectation VS. Reality15:08 BBC Masterpiece's Little Women22:55 The Verdict24:51 Recap25:32 Comment below and join the discussion!26:00 Subscribe for weekly writing videos :)________________________________Subscribe for more episodes of #ScienceOfStory! 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✨📚READ MY DEBUT NOVEL, 100 DAYS OF SUNLIGHT: amzn.to/2Et7fhS 🖥️TAKE MY SCRIVENER MASTERCLASS: makeyourstorymatter.teachable.com/p/teachmescrivener ✏️TAKE MY MASTERCLASS ON EDITING: learnfromabbie.com/p/edit-your-book-like-a-pro💬TAKE MY BOOK BLURB MASTERCLASS: learnfromabbie.com/p/how-to-craft-a-bestseller-book-blurb📓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: https://anchor.fm/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/v02bl3MORE SOS VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE: → WHY I HATE STRONG FEMALE CHARACTERSyoutube.com/watch?v=ARgT2XmHN2E&list=PLV6pMftb_QTmTGTXoQL-dXgQf6kuunusS&index=4&t=14s→ THIS IS WHY MARVEL IS SO BAD RIGHT NOWyoutube.com/watch?v=whAXzMySsgA&list=PLV6pMftb_QTmTGTXoQL-dXgQf6kuunusS&index=5&pp=gAQBiAQB→ HOW DISNEY MOVIES HACK YOUR BRAINyoutube.com/watch?v=5ndJuQUhkQc&list=PLV6pMftb_QTmTGTXoQL-dXgQf6kuunusS&index=2&pp=gAQBiAQB→ WHY EVERYONE LOVES MR DARCY (CHARACTER ANALYSIS)youtube.com/watch?v=nQ-Ua6NYago&list=PLV6pMftb_QTmTGTXoQL-dXgQf6kuunusS&index=1✨F O L L O W ✨blog: bit.ly/2Kl21m8facebook: bit.ly/2FS2Ikhinstagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUItiktok: tiktok.com/@makeyourstorymatter patreon: patreon.com/abbieemmonsBusiness 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!
Write With Me LIVESTREAM ✍️✨ super chill writing session Abbie Emmons 2024-02-07 | Let's write together! Join me on Wednesday, February 7th at 1:00 PM EST for a super chill writing session. Bring your WIP and a cup of tea (or coffee) and let me be your writing buddy for the day! We'll do 3 writing sprints total (25 minutes each) with short breaks in between to chat about our stories. I'm looking forward to writing with you!Subscribe for monthly #WriteWithMe sessions! Make Your Story Matter™ and make your author dreams come true… new videos every Wednesday.❤️JOIN THE DISCORD + SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL: patreon.com/abbieemmonsMY KEYBOARD 👉 aziocorp.com/products/rck?variant=13401223823403
World-Building MISTAKES New Writers Make ❌ Avoid These Cringeworthy Cliches! Abbie Emmons 2024-01-31 | WATCH THE LIVE TRAINING REPLAY 👉 learnfromabbie.com/p/live-trainings-signup Crafting a fictional setting, also known as world-building, is a crucial aspect of any good story. A well-crafted setting has the power to capture our attention and transport us into the world of the characters. However, if you reveal your world in the wrong way, you risk boring your readers and overwhelming them with information.In today's podcast, Kate and I will discuss the do's and don'ts of world-building. We'll highlight common mistakes that many writers make and provide tips on how to avoid these pitfalls. Our aim is to help you create an immersive, unique, and captivating fictional setting that will keep your readers engaged until the very last page. We'll share powerful techniques to take your world-building to the next level and make your story unforgettable._____________________✨ C H A P T E R S ✨00:00 How to world-build for your story02:00 Become a supporter and get exclusive content!02:41 DON’T info-dump at the beginning05:47 DO use exposition through action09:53 DON’T begin and end with “the way the world works”13:40 DO leverage “the way the world works” to strengthen the conflict16:06 Want to take your world-building to the next level?18:18 DON’T paint yourself into a corner21:16 DO stay consistent but leave room for new possibilities24:40 DON’T slow things down with wordy descriptions26:20 DO make your descriptions vivid but meaningful to the story 28:14 Save your spot at the world-building live training!29:45 Subscribe for more podcasts and writing videos :)✨ S H O W N O T E S ✨✍️How to World-Build Like a Boss: youtube.com/watch?v=54I6nKUg-Oo&t=404s ✍️How to Craft an Awesome Magic System: youtube.com/watch?v=HiQJyNBFaJg&t=1313s ✍️Good vs Bad Inciting Incidents: youtube.com/watch?v=UHByWwzcj04&t=363s ✍️How to Write the First Plot Point: youtube.com/watch?v=5olLwyjec5I ✨ 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 DEBUT NOVEL, 100 DAYS OF SUNLIGHT: amzn.to/2Et7fhS 🖥️TAKE MY SCRIVENER MASTERCLASS: makeyourstorymatter.teachable.com/p/teachmescrivener ✏️TAKE MY MASTERCLASS ON EDITING: learnfromabbie.com/p/edit-your-book-like-a-pro💬TAKE MY BOOK BLURB MASTERCLASS: learnfromabbie.com/p/how-to-craft-a-bestseller-book-blurb📓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: https://anchor.fm/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
Book Formatting Mistakes Indie Authors Make ❌ Avoid These Cringeworthy Errors! Abbie Emmons 2024-01-24 | START THE FORMATTING MASTERCLASS HERE 👉 learnfromabbie.com/p/craft-a-stunning-print-book-a-step-by-step-formatting-masterclass INDIE AUTHORS: do you want your book to look as beautiful and professional as traditionally-published books? Or…. do you want your potential reader to pick up your book, take one look at the formatting and run away screaming because it hurts their eyes to look at? How tragic would that be? You’re an incredible writer and you’ve written something that deserves to be read and enjoyed by millions of people! But if you make even ONE mistake with the formatting of your book, you could doom it to failure for the simple fact that it looks unprofessional and/or unreadable.I’ve seen too many self-published authors make cringeworthy mistakes with their book formatting – and that's why, in today’s video, I’m going to share with you the top three biggest mistakes I see indie authors make with their formatting and how to fix these problems so that your book will stand proudly and professionally among the most beautiful traditional books in the marketplace. Also, I have something super exciting to offer you that I've been working on for a few months! So stay to the end of the video for the big news. 🥳 💻 Get a 30-day free trial of Microsoft Word here: microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/word________________________________🎥 T I M E S T A M P S : 🎥 00:00 How to format a paperback book?02:39 Mistake #1: Font Choice04:10 Mistake #2: Line Spacing05:33 Mistake #3: Janky Justification08:13 What about all the other stuff?09:16 Get my complete formatting masterclass!11:16 What’s in the masterclass13:41 Step-by-step guide to formatting your own book16:17 Subscribe for writing and publishing videos every Wednesday! :)________________________________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 DEBUT NOVEL, 100 DAYS OF SUNLIGHT: amzn.to/2Et7fhS🖥️TAKE MY SCRIVENER MASTERCLASS: makeyourstorymatter.teachable.com/p/teachmescrivener✏️TAKE MY MASTERCLASS ON EDITING: learnfromabbie.com/p/edit-your-book-like-a-pro💬TAKE MY BOOK BLURB MASTERCLASS: learnfromabbie.com/p/how-to-craft-a-bestseller-book-blurb📓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: https://anchor.fm/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✨F O L L O W ✨blog: bit.ly/2Kl21m8facebook: bit.ly/2FS2Ikhinstagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUItiktok: tiktok.com/@makeyourstorymatter patreon: patreon.com/abbieemmonsBusiness 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!
