Abbie Emmons
The Ultimate CHARACTER PROFILE for NaNoWriMo (new and improved!)
updated
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✨ T I M E S T A M P S ✨
00:00 Is there a science to chapter breaks?
01:35 The Zeigarnik Effect
02:50 The Open Loop Method
03:45 Curiosity is an addictive drug
04:50 Don't use fake tension
06:38 How long should a chapter be?
08:15 Story case study: 100 Days of Sunlight
12:38 Recap
14:06 Subscribe for more writing videos :)
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🎤LISTEN TO MY PODCAST WITH MY SISTER: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kate-and-abbie-show
🎥 MY GEAR + WRITING TOOLS: abbieemmonsauthor.com/my-gear
🎵 I GET ALL MY MUSIC FROM EPIDEMIC SOUND… CLAIM YOUR 60-DAY FREE TRIAL HERE: epidemicsound.com/referral/v02bl3
MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE:
→ WHAT TO WRITE ABOUT WHEN YOU’RE BORED
youtube.com/watch?v=A_3PL1a4K7E&t=809s
→ THE ULTIMATE CHARACTER PROFILE
youtube.com/watch?v=k1W5DSOlPrw&t=198s
→ WRITERS REACT TO WRITERS IN MOVIES
youtube.com/watch?v=bY01DOIVWwY&t=803s
→ MY CHAPTER-BY-CHAPTER OUTLINING METHOD
youtube.com/watch?v=KqTnmNjkaec&t=434s
✨F O L L O W ✨
blog: bit.ly/2Kl21m8
facebook: bit.ly/2FS2Ikh
instagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUI
tiktok: tiktok.com/@makeyourstorymatter
patreon: patreon.com/abbieemmons
Business inquiries: abbie@abbieemmonsauthor.com
✨ A B O U T ✨
My name is Abbie Emmons I teach writers how to make their stories matter by harnessing the power and psychology of storytelling, transforming their ideas into a masterpiece, and creating a lifestyle that makes their author dreams come true.
Story isn’t about “what happens” — it’s about how what happens affects and transforms the characters. I believe that there is an exact science (a recipe, if you will) behind a perfect story. And if you know what ingredients you need, you can create your own perfect story with ease and confidence. That’s what we talk about every week on this channel – and if it’s something you’re into, be sure to subscribe and join this community!
🎵Listen to my new album, Secrets of The Library:
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iTunes 👉 music.apple.com/us/album/secrets-of-the-library-ep/1772905263
❤️Your support helps keep my content free of interruptions: patreon.com/abbieemmons
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✨ V A L U A B L E R E S O U R C E S✨
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✏️TAKE MY MASTERCLASS ON EDITING: learnfromabbie.com/p/edit-your-book-like-a-pro
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🎤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/7mN1Z5
MORE IMMERSIVE WRITING SESSIONS:
→ WRITING IN A COZY SEASIDE COTTAGE
youtube.com/watch?v=D0i7NO0oO-g
→ WRITING IN AN ENCHANTED FOREST
youtube.com/watch?v=OLr7fuUVws4&t=3492s
→ WRITING IN A HAUNTED VICTORIAN MANSION
youtube.com/watch?v=zajjFm4RvuA&t=1603s
→ WRITING AT A RAINY CRIME SCENE
youtube.com/watch?v=GjDY2TYEvQ0&t=4664s
✨F O L L O W ✨
blog: bit.ly/2Kl21m8
facebook: bit.ly/2FS2Ikh
instagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUI
patreon: patreon.com/abbieemmons
Business inquiries: abbie@abbieemmonsauthor.com
✨ A B O U T ✨
My name is Abbie Emmons I teach writers how to make their stories matter by harnessing the power and psychology of storytelling, transforming their ideas into a masterpiece, and creating a lifestyle that makes their author dreams come true.
Story isn’t about “what happens” — it’s about how what happens affects and transforms the characters. I believe that there is an exact science (a recipe, if you will) behind a perfect story. And if you know what ingredients you need, you can create your own perfect story with ease and confidence. That’s what we talk about every week on this channel – and if it’s something you’re into, be sure to subscribe and join this community!
Are you a beginner novelist struggling to make your writing shine? Are you worried that, because you don't have years of experience, your writing will come across as amateurish and lackluster? Let’s be honest: it’s impossible to get everything right as a beginner writer. And guess what? You don't have to! There are only 7 BIG MISTAKES you want to avoid as a beginner writer. In this video, we will explore those seven pitfalls and how to avoid them to make your writing sound seasoned and polished...even if you have little to no writing experience!
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00:00 Mistakes to avoid as a new writer
01:39 Relying too much on external conflict
03:15 Failing to define a fatal flaw
04:44 Giving characters roles instead of goals
06:07 No story structure
07:55 Ready to write the novel of your dreams?
09:48 Inconsistent pacing
12:00 Telling instead of showing
13:10 No transformative moment for your characters
15:12 Save your spot at the live training!
16:13 Subscribe for weekly writing videos :)
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✨ 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
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📓GET MY FREE WRITING TEMPLATES: https://abbieemmons.ck.page/make-your-story-matter
💵GET 20% OFF SCRIVENER - USE CODE "ABBIE" → literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=abbie26
🎤LISTEN TO MY PODCAST WITH MY SISTER: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kate-and-abbie-show
🎥 MY GEAR + WRITING TOOLS: abbieemmonsauthor.com/my-gear
🎵 I GET ALL MY MUSIC FROM EPIDEMIC SOUND… CLAIM YOUR 60-DAY FREE TRIAL HERE: epidemicsound.com/referral/v02bl3
MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE:
→ WHAT TO WRITE ABOUT WHEN YOU’RE BORED
youtube.com/watch?v=A_3PL1a4K7E&t=809s
→ THE ULTIMATE CHARACTER PROFILE
youtube.com/watch?v=k1W5DSOlPrw&t=198s
→ WRITERS REACT TO WRITERS IN MOVIES
youtube.com/watch?v=bY01DOIVWwY&t=803s
→ MY CHAPTER-BY-CHAPTER OUTLINING METHOD
youtube.com/watch?v=KqTnmNjkaec&t=434s
✨F O L L O W ✨
blog: bit.ly/2Kl21m8
facebook: bit.ly/2FS2Ikh
instagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUI
tiktok: tiktok.com/@makeyourstorymatter
patreon: patreon.com/abbieemmons
Business inquiries: abbie@abbieemmonsauthor.com
✨ A B O U T ✨
My name is Abbie Emmons I teach writers how to make their stories matter by harnessing the power and psychology of storytelling, transforming their ideas into a masterpiece, and creating a lifestyle that makes their author dreams come true.
Story isn’t about “what happens” — it’s about how what happens affects and transforms the characters. I believe that there is an exact science (a recipe, if you will) behind a perfect story. And if you know what ingredients you need, you can create your own perfect story with ease and confidence. That’s what we talk about every week on this channel – and if it’s something you’re into, be sure to subscribe and join this community!
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👉 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 period
06:40 #2: Make your characters’ interactions meaningful
08:47 #3: Trust building
11:28 #4: Trauma bonding
13:01 #5: Forced proximity
17:01 #6 Shared secrets
21:29 Recap
22:55 Subscribe for more more podcasts! :)
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✨ C H A P T E R S ✨
00:00 How to master pacing in writing?
03:13 Fast pacing that works
04:47 Slow pacing that doesn’t work
06:41 Slow pacing that works
09:12 Fast pacing that doesn’t work
11:14 Pacing for a montage
13:56 How to improve your story’s pacing
15:23 Want to take your writing to the next level?
16:25 Subscribe for weekly writing videos :)
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✨ 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/v02bl3
MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE:
→ MASTER PACING IN WRITING DESCRIPTIONS
youtube.com/watch?v=JgoXgg4qcPg&t=804s
→ THE ULTIMATE CHARACTER PROFILE
youtube.com/watch?v=k1W5DSOlPrw&t=198s
→ WRITERS REACT TO WRITERS IN MOVIES
youtube.com/watch?v=bY01DOIVWwY&t=803s
→ MY CHAPTER-BY-CHAPTER OUTLINING METHOD
youtube.com/watch?v=KqTnmNjkaec&t=434s
✨F O L L O W ✨
blog: bit.ly/2Kl21m8
facebook: bit.ly/2FS2Ikh
instagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUI
tiktok: tiktok.com/@makeyourstorymatter
patreon: patreon.com/abbieemmons
Business inquiries: abbie@abbieemmonsauthor.com
✨ A B O U T ✨
My name is Abbie Emmons I teach writers how to make their stories matter by harnessing the power and psychology of storytelling, transforming their ideas into a masterpiece, and creating a lifestyle that makes their author dreams come true.
Story isn’t about “what happens” — it’s about how what happens affects and transforms the characters. I believe that there is an exact science (a recipe, if you will) behind a perfect story. And if you know what ingredients you need, you can create your own perfect story with ease and confidence. That’s what we talk about every week on this channel – and if it’s something you’re into, be sure to subscribe and join this community!
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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/thekateandabbieshow
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✨
❤️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/v02bl3
MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE:
→ WHAT TO WRITE ABOUT WHEN YOU’RE BORED
youtube.com/watch?v=A_3PL1a4K7E&t=809s
→ THE ULTIMATE CHARACTER PROFILE
youtube.com/watch?v=k1W5DSOlPrw&t=198s
→ WRITERS REACT TO WRITERS IN MOVIES
youtube.com/watch?v=bY01DOIVWwY&t=803s
→ MY CHAPTER-BY-CHAPTER OUTLINING METHOD
youtube.com/watch?v=KqTnmNjkaec&t=434s
✨F O L L O W ✨
blog: bit.ly/2Kl21m8
facebook: bit.ly/2FS2Ikh
instagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUI
tiktok: tiktok.com/@makeyourstorymatter
patreon: patreon.com/abbieemmons
Business inquiries: abbie@abbieemmonsauthor.com
✨ A B O U T ✨
My name is Abbie Emmons I teach writers how to make their stories matter by harnessing the power and psychology of storytelling, transforming their ideas into a masterpiece, and creating a lifestyle that makes their author dreams come true.
Story isn’t about “what happens” — it’s about how what happens affects and transforms the characters. I believe that there is an exact science (a recipe, if you will) behind a perfect story. And if you know what ingredients you need, you can create your own perfect story with ease and confidence. That’s what we talk about every week on this channel – and if it’s something you’re into, be sure to subscribe and join this community!
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!
A 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.
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✨ 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 everyone
04:03 DON’T wait too long to make the inciting incident happen
05:24 DON’T make the conflict too easily resolved
06:42 Want to take your inciting incident to the next level?
08:43 DO make your inciting incident unique to your protagonist
10:09 DO make it happen as soon as possible
11:15 DO let your inciting incident trigger more conflict
12:50 Save your spot at the live training!
13:33 What’s your favorite inciting incident?
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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/v02bl3
MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE:
→ WHAT TO WRITE ABOUT WHEN YOU’RE BORED
youtube.com/watch?v=A_3PL1a4K7E&t=809s
→ THE ULTIMATE CHARACTER PROFILE
youtube.com/watch?v=k1W5DSOlPrw&t=198s
→ WRITERS REACT TO WRITERS IN MOVIES
youtube.com/watch?v=bY01DOIVWwY&t=803s
→ MY CHAPTER-BY-CHAPTER OUTLINING METHOD
youtube.com/watch?v=KqTnmNjkaec&t=434s
✨F O L L O W ✨
blog: bit.ly/2Kl21m8
facebook: bit.ly/2FS2Ikh
instagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUI
tiktok: tiktok.com/@makeyourstorymatter
patreon: patreon.com/abbieemmons
Business inquiries: abbie@abbieemmonsauthor.com
✨ A B O U T ✨
My name is Abbie Emmons I teach writers how to make their stories matter by harnessing the power and psychology of storytelling, transforming their ideas into a masterpiece, and creating a lifestyle that makes their author dreams come true.
Story isn’t about “what happens” — it’s about how what happens affects and transforms the characters. I believe that there is an exact science (a recipe, if you will) behind a perfect story. And if you know what ingredients you need, you can create your own perfect story with ease and confidence. That’s what we talk about every week on this channel – and if it’s something you’re into, be sure to subscribe and join this community!
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!
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✨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 worldbuilding
02:43 Using your storyworld to deepen your character's inner conflict
06:50 The ultimate worldbuilding mind map
10:45 Story example: build a sci-fi world with me!
18:22 Worldbuilding for contemporary
20:52 Mastering the art of exposition through action
24:38 Bad example: info-dumping
28:37 Good example: exposition through action
32:42 Worldbuilding prompts
33:52 Watch the full training – link in description!
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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/v02bl3
MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE:
→ WHAT TO WRITE ABOUT WHEN YOU’RE BORED
youtube.com/watch?v=A_3PL1a4K7E&t=809s
→ THE ULTIMATE CHARACTER PROFILE
youtube.com/watch?v=k1W5DSOlPrw&t=198s
→ WRITERS REACT TO WRITERS IN MOVIES
youtube.com/watch?v=bY01DOIVWwY&t=803s
→ MY CHAPTER-BY-CHAPTER OUTLINING METHOD
youtube.com/watch?v=KqTnmNjkaec&t=434s
✨F O L L O W ✨
blog: bit.ly/2Kl21m8
facebook: bit.ly/2FS2Ikh
instagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUI
tiktok: tiktok.com/@makeyourstorymatter
patreon: patreon.com/abbieemmons
Business inquiries: abbie@abbieemmonsauthor.com
✨ A B O U T ✨
My name is Abbie Emmons I teach writers how to make their stories matter by harnessing the power and psychology of storytelling, transforming their ideas into a masterpiece, and creating a lifestyle that makes their author dreams come true.
Story isn’t about “what happens” — it’s about how what happens affects and transforms the characters. I believe that there is an exact science (a recipe, if you will) behind a perfect story. And if you know what ingredients you need, you can create your own perfect story with ease and confidence. That’s what we talk about every week on this channel – and if it’s something you’re into, be sure to subscribe and join this community!
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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.
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✨ 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 ingredients
10:06 Want to twist tropes into something unique?
11:47 Who, What, Why
21:24 Outlining the novel
22:10 Act One
25:00 Act Two
28:36 Act Three
33:22 Mission Accomplished
34:42 Grab the trope twister brainstorm guide!
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MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE:
→ WHAT TO WRITE ABOUT WHEN YOU’RE BORED
youtube.com/watch?v=A_3PL1a4K7E&t=809s
→ THE ULTIMATE CHARACTER PROFILE
youtube.com/watch?v=k1W5DSOlPrw&t=198s
→ WRITERS REACT TO WRITERS IN MOVIES
youtube.com/watch?v=bY01DOIVWwY&t=803s
→ MY CHAPTER-BY-CHAPTER OUTLINING METHOD
youtube.com/watch?v=KqTnmNjkaec&t=434s
✨F O L L O W ✨
blog: bit.ly/2Kl21m8
facebook: bit.ly/2FS2Ikh
instagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUI
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patreon: patreon.com/abbieemmons
Business inquiries: abbie@abbieemmonsauthor.com
✨ A B O U T ✨
My name is Abbie Emmons I teach writers how to make their stories matter by harnessing the power and psychology of storytelling, transforming their ideas into a masterpiece, and creating a lifestyle that makes their author dreams come true.
Story isn’t about “what happens” — it’s about how what happens affects and transforms the characters. I believe that there is an exact science (a recipe, if you will) behind a perfect story. And if you know what ingredients you need, you can create your own perfect story with ease and confidence. That’s what we talk about every week on this channel – and if it’s something you’re into, be sure to subscribe and join this community!
📚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! 🎉
Comment below and join the discussion! What is one valuable lesson you've learned about writing dialogue?
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🎥 C H A P T E R S 🎥
00:00 How to write better dialogue?
02:44 Mistake #1: Repetitive dialogue tags
11:30 Mistake #2: Too much back and forth
17:25 Mistake #3 Emotion exposition in dialogue
26:44 Recap
28:18 Check out our books to support us!
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💵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
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Business inquiries: abbie@abbieemmonsauthor.com
✨ A B O U T ✨
My name is Abbie Emmons I teach writers how to make their stories matter by harnessing the power and psychology of storytelling, transforming their ideas into a masterpiece, and creating a lifestyle that makes their author dreams come true.
Story isn’t about “what happens” — it’s about how what happens affects and transforms the characters. I believe that there is an exact science (a recipe, if you will) behind a perfect story. And if you know what ingredients you need, you can create your own perfect story with ease and confidence. That’s what we talk about every week on this channel – and if it’s something you’re into, be sure to subscribe and join this community!
Subscribe for monthly #WriteWithMe sessions! Make Your Story Matter™ and make your author dreams come true… new videos every Wednesday.
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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?
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🎥 C H A P T E R S 🎥
00:00 What is a Mary Sue?
01:28 #1: They have no flaws or weaknesses
02:37 #2: They’re naturally better than everyone at everything they do
04:46 #3: They don’t make active decisions, they just get pushed around by the plot
06:19 #4: They don’t know how divinely attractive they are
07:02 #5: They don’t practice what they preach
09:07 #6: They have no likable charms, but everyone likes them
11:20 #7: They never admit when they make a mistake
13:02 What’s your favorite example of a Mary Sue?
13:44 Subscribe for weekly writing videos :)
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MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE:
→ WHY I HATE STRONG FEMALE CHARACTERS
youtube.com/watch?v=ARgT2XmHN2E&t=502s
→ THE ULTIMATE CHARACTER PROFILE
youtube.com/watch?v=k1W5DSOlPrw&t=198s
→ HOW TO SHOW (NOT TELL) INTERNAL CONFLICT
youtube.com/watch?v=R8waH6F-ifI&t=1s
→ MY CHAPTER-BY-CHAPTER OUTLINING METHOD
youtube.com/watch?v=KqTnmNjkaec&t=434s
✨F O L L O W ✨
blog: bit.ly/2Kl21m8
facebook: bit.ly/2FS2Ikh
instagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUI
tiktok: tiktok.com/@makeyourstorymatter
patreon: patreon.com/abbieemmons
Business inquiries: abbie@abbieemmonsauthor.com
✨ A B O U T ✨
My name is Abbie Emmons I teach writers how to make their stories matter by harnessing the power and psychology of storytelling, transforming their ideas into a masterpiece, and creating a lifestyle that makes their author dreams come true.
Story isn’t about “what happens” — it’s about how what happens affects and transforms the characters. I believe that there is an exact science (a recipe, if you will) behind a perfect story. And if you know what ingredients you need, you can create your own perfect story with ease and confidence. That’s what we talk about every week on this channel – and if it’s something you’re into, be sure to subscribe and join this community!
Comment below and tell me about your writing project!
🎵RECOMMENDED MUSIC🎵
My favorite light academia playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/2Q6XLy7mRHHycw12Gq7Fot?si=0a84f0313b1c4ba5
My favorite DARK academia playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/62T1n2zoXGJwrAnbProfiO?si=0e4d788a3dea4c01
Jane Austen themed playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/28m1BVJhyHX9vMESewoVrU?si=851e0e4f08944b69
Thomas Newman and chill: open.spotify.com/playlist/0QhlAiIaUZKGiD1Tzl1zHS?si=41607ae9cf2e451f
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✨T I M E S T A M P S ✨
00:00:56 Sprint 1/4
00:25:56 Break 1/4
00:31:02 Sprint 2/4
00:56:03 Break 2/4
01:01:10 Sprint 3/4
01:26:10 Break 3/4
01:31:19 Sprint 4/4
01:56:30 Break 4/4
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💵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
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✨F O L L O W ✨
blog: bit.ly/2Kl21m8
facebook: bit.ly/2FS2Ikh
instagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUI
tiktok: tiktok.com/@makeyourstorymatter
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Business inquiries: abbie@abbieemmonsauthor.com
✨ A B O U T ✨
My name is Abbie Emmons I teach writers how to make their stories matter by harnessing the power and psychology of storytelling, transforming their ideas into a masterpiece, and creating a lifestyle that makes their author dreams come true.
Story isn’t about “what happens” — it’s about how what happens affects and transforms the characters. I believe that there is an exact science (a recipe, if you will) behind a perfect story. And if you know what ingredients you need, you can create your own perfect story with ease and confidence. That’s what we talk about every week on this channel – and if it’s something you’re into, be sure to subscribe and join this community!
"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
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✨ C H A P T E R S ✨
00:00 How to show internal conflict?
02:09 The golden rule of showing vs telling
04:22 How much should your character know about their own conflict?
06:36 Case study: The Otherworld
07:21 Bad example: telling internal conflict
08:58 Good example: showing internal conflict
11:23 The ONE question to ask yourself
12:16 When is it okay to tell instead of show?
13:56 Ready to take your writing to the next level?
16:37 Recap
17:43 Subscribe for writing videos every week :)
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✨ 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/v02bl3
MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE:
→ WHAT TO WRITE ABOUT WHEN YOU’RE BORED
youtube.com/watch?v=A_3PL1a4K7E&t=809s
→ THE ULTIMATE CHARACTER PROFILE
youtube.com/watch?v=k1W5DSOlPrw&t=198s
→ HOW TO STAY MOTIVATED TO WRITE YOUR NOVEL
youtube.com/watch?v=szVP7y38Rc4
→ MY CHAPTER-BY-CHAPTER OUTLINING METHOD
youtube.com/watch?v=KqTnmNjkaec&t=434s
✨F O L L O W ✨
blog: bit.ly/2Kl21m8
facebook: bit.ly/2FS2Ikh
instagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUI
tiktok: tiktok.com/@makeyourstorymatter
patreon: patreon.com/abbieemmons
Business inquiries: abbie@abbieemmonsauthor.com
✨ A B O U T ✨
My name is Abbie Emmons I teach writers how to make their stories matter by harnessing the power and psychology of storytelling, transforming their ideas into a masterpiece, and creating a lifestyle that makes their author dreams come true.
Story isn’t about “what happens” — it’s about how what happens affects and transforms the characters. I believe that there is an exact science (a recipe, if you will) behind a perfect story. And if you know what ingredients you need, you can create your own perfect story with ease and confidence. That’s what we talk about every week on this channel – and if it’s something you’re into, be sure to subscribe and join this community!
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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✨CHAPTERS✨
00:00 Does Hollywood do writers justice?
01:02 The Man Who Invented Christmas
06:43 Little Women
09:36 Bright Star
11:19 Miss Potter
13:43 Rebel in the Rye
16:28 Tolkien
19:52 What scene could you relate to the most?
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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
Want to elevate your story? Join my monthly live trainings: learnfromabbie.com/p/archive-vault-of-live-trainings
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❤️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/v02bl3
MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE:
→ HOW TO SELL MORE BOOKS AND ATTRACT YOUR READERS
youtube.com/watch?v=eCWb0jqZ5tw
→ THE ULTIMATE CHARACTER PROFILE
youtube.com/watch?v=k1W5DSOlPrw&t=198s
→ HOW TO WRITE ENEMIES-TO-LOVERS ROMANCE
youtube.com/watch?v=9o1QsCfBoX8&t=575s
→ HOW TO WRITE THE LAST CHAPTER
youtube.com/watch?v=S9aYd5w5K7s&t=1s
✨F O L L O W ✨
blog: bit.ly/2Kl21m8
facebook: bit.ly/2FS2Ikh
instagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUI
tiktok: tiktok.com/@makeyourstorymatter
patreon: patreon.com/abbieemmons
Business inquiries: abbie@abbieemmonsauthor.com
✨ A B O U T ✨
My name is Abbie Emmons I teach writers how to make their stories matter by harnessing the power and psychology of storytelling, transforming their ideas into a masterpiece, and creating a lifestyle that makes their author dreams come true.
Story isn’t about “what happens” — it’s about how what happens affects and transforms the characters. I believe that there is an exact science (a recipe, if you will) behind a perfect story. And if you know what ingredients you need, you can create your own perfect story with ease and confidence. That’s what we talk about every week on this channel – and if it’s something you’re into, be sure to subscribe and join this community!
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/abbieemmons
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Do 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!
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✨CHAPTERS✨
00:00 How do you make readers instantly want to read your book?
02:23 Adopt the mindset of an enthusiast, not a marketer
07:04 Be your own biggest fan
09:49 Want to launch your book with a bang and attract lifelong readers?
13:23 Create content you would engage with as a reader
15:05 Be your authentic self
16:30 Need more promo ideas? Come to my live training!
17:44 Subscribe for weekly writing videos :)
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✨ 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/v02bl3
MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE:
→ WHAT TO WRITE ABOUT WHEN YOU’RE BORED
youtube.com/watch?v=A_3PL1a4K7E&t=809s
→ THE ULTIMATE CHARACTER PROFILE
youtube.com/watch?v=k1W5DSOlPrw&t=198s
→ HOW TO STAY MOTIVATED TO WRITE YOUR NOVEL
youtube.com/watch?v=szVP7y38Rc4
→ MY CHAPTER-BY-CHAPTER OUTLINING METHOD
youtube.com/watch?v=KqTnmNjkaec&t=434s
✨F O L L O W ✨
blog: bit.ly/2Kl21m8
facebook: bit.ly/2FS2Ikh
instagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUI
tiktok: tiktok.com/@makeyourstorymatter
patreon: patreon.com/abbieemmons
Business inquiries: abbie@abbieemmonsauthor.com
✨ A B O U T ✨
My name is Abbie Emmons I teach writers how to make their stories matter by harnessing the power and psychology of storytelling, transforming their ideas into a masterpiece, and creating a lifestyle that makes their author dreams come true.
Story isn’t about “what happens” — it’s about how what happens affects and transforms the characters. I believe that there is an exact science (a recipe, if you will) behind a perfect story. And if you know what ingredients you need, you can create your own perfect story with ease and confidence. That’s what we talk about every week on this channel – and if it’s something you’re into, be sure to subscribe and join this community!
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Are you a new writer or a beginner?
03:25 Just Keep Writing
07:51 Don't Be Hard On Yourself
17:08 Don't Compare Yourself to Others
20:30 Don't Worry About Publishing
23:40 Learn the Editing Process
27:10 Discover What You Love to Write
31:55 Recap
34:17 Buying our books is the best way to support us!
35:50 Subscribe for writing videos every week :)
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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
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Take your romantic chemistry to the next level with my live training: www.learnfromabbie.com/p/live-trainings-signup
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✨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 together
03:55 They fall in love too quickly
06:03 They tease each other about other love interests
07:46 They never touch
09:12 Want to take your romantic chemistry to the next level?
10:44 They get sick of each other after a while
11:58 They don't challenge each other's weaknesses
13:51 They have chemistry with someone else
15:49 Watch my live training on romantic chemistry!
16:12 Subscribe for weekly writing videos :)
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✨ 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/v02bl3
MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE:
→ WHAT TO WRITE ABOUT WHEN YOU’RE BORED
youtube.com/watch?v=A_3PL1a4K7E&t=809s
→ THE ULTIMATE CHARACTER PROFILE
youtube.com/watch?v=k1W5DSOlPrw&t=198s
→ HOW TO STAY MOTIVATED TO WRITE YOUR NOVEL
youtube.com/watch?v=szVP7y38Rc4
→ MY CHAPTER-BY-CHAPTER OUTLINING METHOD
youtube.com/watch?v=KqTnmNjkaec&t=434s
✨F O L L O W ✨
blog: bit.ly/2Kl21m8
facebook: bit.ly/2FS2Ikh
instagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUI
tiktok: tiktok.com/@makeyourstorymatter
patreon: patreon.com/abbieemmons
Business inquiries: abbie@abbieemmonsauthor.com
✨ A B O U T ✨
My name is Abbie Emmons I teach writers how to make their stories matter by harnessing the power and psychology of storytelling, transforming their ideas into a masterpiece, and creating a lifestyle that makes their author dreams come true.
Story isn’t about “what happens” — it’s about how what happens affects and transforms the characters. I believe that there is an exact science (a recipe, if you will) behind a perfect story. And if you know what ingredients you need, you can create your own perfect story with ease and confidence. That’s what we talk about every week on this channel – and if it’s something you’re into, be sure to subscribe and join this community!
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/abbieemmons
MY KEYBOARD 👉 aziocorp.com/products/rck?variant=13401223823403
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
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✨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 :)
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✨ 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/v02bl3
MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE:
→ WHAT TO WRITE ABOUT WHEN YOU’RE BORED
youtube.com/watch?v=A_3PL1a4K7E&t=809s
→ THE ULTIMATE CHARACTER PROFILE
youtube.com/watch?v=k1W5DSOlPrw&t=198s
→ HOW TO STAY MOTIVATED TO WRITE YOUR NOVEL
youtube.com/watch?v=szVP7y38Rc4
→ MY CHAPTER-BY-CHAPTER OUTLINING METHOD
youtube.com/watch?v=KqTnmNjkaec&t=434s
✨F O L L O W ✨
blog: bit.ly/2Kl21m8
facebook: bit.ly/2FS2Ikh
instagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUI
tiktok: tiktok.com/@makeyourstorymatter
patreon: patreon.com/abbieemmons
Business inquiries: abbie@abbieemmonsauthor.com
✨ A B O U T ✨
My name is Abbie Emmons I teach writers how to make their stories matter by harnessing the power and psychology of storytelling, transforming their ideas into a masterpiece, and creating a lifestyle that makes their author dreams come true.
Story isn’t about “what happens” — it’s about how what happens affects and transforms the characters. I believe that there is an exact science (a recipe, if you will) behind a perfect story. And if you know what ingredients you need, you can create your own perfect story with ease and confidence. That’s what we talk about every week on this channel – and if it’s something you’re into, be sure to subscribe and join this community!
Want to stay in the loop as I work on this novel? Join the waitlist here: https://abbieemmons.ck.page/5eeb91bd0f
❤️ 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
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✨ 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/2Kl21m8
facebook: bit.ly/2FS2Ikh
instagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUI
tiktok: tiktok.com/@makeyourstorymatter
patreon: patreon.com/abbieemmons
Business inquiries: abbie@abbieemmonsauthor.com
✨ A B O U T ✨
My name is Abbie Emmons I teach writers how to make their stories matter by harnessing the power and psychology of storytelling, transforming their ideas into a masterpiece, and creating a lifestyle that makes their author dreams come true.
Story isn’t about “what happens” — it’s about how what happens affects and transforms the characters. I believe that there is an exact science (a recipe, if you will) behind a perfect story. And if you know what ingredients you need, you can create your own perfect story with ease and confidence. That’s what we talk about every week on this channel – and if it’s something you’re into, be sure to subscribe and join this community!
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
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✍🏼TIMESTAMPS✍🏼
00:00 Is it possible to write a PERFECT book?
00:59 Gathering Story Ingredients
12:46 Grab the “comfort book” brainstorm template!
13:43 What, Why, and Who
20:16 Structuring the Story
29:00 Now it’s YOUR turn!
30:58 Subscribe for more writing videos :)
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✨ 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/v02bl3
MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE:
→ WHAT TO WRITE ABOUT WHEN YOU’RE BORED
youtube.com/watch?v=A_3PL1a4K7E&t=809s
→ THE ULTIMATE CHARACTER PROFILE
youtube.com/watch?v=k1W5DSOlPrw&t=198s
→ HOW TO STAY MOTIVATED TO WRITE YOUR NOVEL
youtube.com/watch?v=szVP7y38Rc4
→ MY CHAPTER-BY-CHAPTER OUTLINING METHOD
youtube.com/watch?v=KqTnmNjkaec&t=434s
✨F O L L O W ✨
blog: bit.ly/2Kl21m8
facebook: bit.ly/2FS2Ikh
instagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUI
tiktok: tiktok.com/@makeyourstorymatter
patreon: patreon.com/abbieemmons
Business inquiries: abbie@abbieemmonsauthor.com
✨ A B O U T ✨
My name is Abbie Emmons I teach writers how to make their stories matter by harnessing the power and psychology of storytelling, transforming their ideas into a masterpiece, and creating a lifestyle that makes their author dreams come true.
Story isn’t about “what happens” — it’s about how what happens affects and transforms the characters. I believe that there is an exact science (a recipe, if you will) behind a perfect story. And if you know what ingredients you need, you can create your own perfect story with ease and confidence. That’s what we talk about every week on this channel – and if it’s something you’re into, be sure to subscribe and join this community!
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
🎵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=yONygRt9LrPDM7bd
Need 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
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✨ 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/2Kl21m8
facebook: bit.ly/2FS2Ikh
instagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUI
patreon: patreon.com/abbieemmons
Business inquiries: abbie@abbieemmonsauthor.com
✨ A B O U T ✨
My name is Abbie Emmons I teach writers how to make their stories matter by harnessing the power and psychology of storytelling, transforming their ideas into a masterpiece, and creating a lifestyle that makes their author dreams come true.
Story isn’t about “what happens” — it’s about how what happens affects and transforms the characters. I believe that there is an exact science (a recipe, if you will) behind a perfect story. And if you know what ingredients you need, you can create your own perfect story with ease and confidence. That’s what we talk about every week on this channel – and if it’s something you’re into, be sure to subscribe and join this community!
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/abbieemmons
MY KEYBOARD 👉 aziocorp.com/products/rck?variant=13401223823403
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!
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✨TIMESTAMPS✨
00:00 Do you dread doing research?
01:47 DON’T learn a bunch of useless information
02:58 DO research crucial stuff now, trivial stuff later
04:55 DON’T go to Hollywood for your research
06:00 DO go to real experts
07:08 Come to my new LIVE TRAINING: Story Research Made Easy
10:54 DON’T be afraid to ask people questions
11:59 DO reach out to people and let them read your work
13:40 DON’T rely on AI to give you infallible answers
14:17 DO leverage AI as a search engine
15:43 Save your spot at the live training! Link in description
16:46 subscribe for weekly writing videos :)
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✨ 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
MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE:
→ WHAT TO WRITE ABOUT WHEN YOU’RE BORED
youtube.com/watch?v=A_3PL1a4K7E&t=809s
→ THE ULTIMATE CHARACTER PROFILE
youtube.com/watch?v=k1W5DSOlPrw&t=198s
→ HOW TO STAY MOTIVATED TO WRITE YOUR NOVEL
youtube.com/watch?v=szVP7y38Rc4
→ MY CHAPTER-BY-CHAPTER OUTLINING METHOD
youtube.com/watch?v=KqTnmNjkaec&t=434s
✨F O L L O W ✨
blog: bit.ly/2Kl21m8
facebook: bit.ly/2FS2Ikh
instagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUI
tiktok: tiktok.com/@makeyourstorymatter
patreon: patreon.com/abbieemmons
Business inquiries: abbie@abbieemmonsauthor.com
✨ A B O U T ✨
My name is Abbie Emmons I teach writers how to make their stories matter by harnessing the power and psychology of storytelling, transforming their ideas into a masterpiece, and creating a lifestyle that makes their author dreams come true.
Story isn’t about “what happens” — it’s about how what happens affects and transforms the characters. I believe that there is an exact science (a recipe, if you will) behind a perfect story. And if you know what ingredients you need, you can create your own perfect story with ease and confidence. That’s what we talk about every week on this channel – and if it’s something you’re into, be sure to subscribe and join this community!
✨ Start Kate's Wellness For Writers course here: kaemmons.teachable.com/p/wellness-for-writers
Kate'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
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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
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✨CHAPTERS✨
00:00 What's the secret to writing emotional scenes?
02:51 Emotional Dynamic Change
05:22 Case Study: Little Women VS. Little Women
07:01 Greta Gerwig's Little Women
12:24 Expectation VS. Reality
15:08 BBC Masterpiece's Little Women
22:55 The Verdict
24:51 Recap
25:32 Comment below and join the discussion!
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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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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.
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✨ C H A P T E R S ✨
00:00 How to world-build for your story
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02:41 DON’T info-dump at the beginning
05:47 DO use exposition through action
09:53 DON’T begin and end with “the way the world works”
13:40 DO leverage “the way the world works” to strengthen the conflict
16:06 Want to take your world-building to the next level?
18:18 DON’T paint yourself into a corner
21:16 DO stay consistent but leave room for new possibilities
24:40 DON’T slow things down with wordy descriptions
26:20 DO make your descriptions vivid but meaningful to the story
28:14 Save your spot at the world-building live training!
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✨ 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
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✏️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
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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. 🥳
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🎥 T I M E S T A M P S : 🎥
00:00 How to format a paperback book?
02:39 Mistake #1: Font Choice
04:10 Mistake #2: Line Spacing
05:33 Mistake #3: Janky Justification
08:13 What about all the other stuff?
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11:16 What’s in the masterclass
13:41 Step-by-step guide to formatting your own book
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✨ 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/2Kl21m8
facebook: bit.ly/2FS2Ikh
instagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUI
tiktok: tiktok.com/@makeyourstorymatter
patreon: patreon.com/abbieemmons
Business inquiries: abbie@abbieemmonsauthor.com
✨ A B O U T ✨
My name is Abbie Emmons I teach writers how to make their stories matter by harnessing the power and psychology of storytelling, transforming their ideas into a masterpiece, and creating a lifestyle that makes their author dreams come true.
Story isn’t about “what happens” — it’s about how what happens affects and transforms the characters. I believe that there is an exact science (a recipe, if you will) behind a perfect story. And if you know what ingredients you need, you can create your own perfect story with ease and confidence. That’s what we talk about every week on this channel – and if it’s something you’re into, be sure to subscribe and join this community!