TOP 10 BEGINNER WRITING MISTAKES😬*and how to fix them* INSTANTLY IMPROVE your writing

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hi writerly friends! today i will be going over the top 10 things that can be holding you back from your writing potential. i share the things i have learnt and give you my best pieces of advice to instantly fix and improve your writing! hope this helps!

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ch. 1 - 0:56 ✧ lack of planning
ch. 2 - 2:20 ✧ plotting vs pantsing
ch. 3 - 3:30 ✧ genre boxing
ch. 4 - 4:53 ✧ starting with big projects
ch. 5 - 6:30 ✧ stressing about how to tell the story
ch. 6 - 7:25 ✧ understanding the importance of dialogue
ch. 7 - 8:29 ✧ deciding on the quantity of characters
ch. 8 - 9:32 ✧ understanding character development
ch. 9 - 10:39 ✧ world building and plan management
ch. 10 - 11:56 ✧ commitment and practice

note: all of these are great points, but it's more important that you do what works for you. some of this advice is subjective and might not apply to you, go at your own pace.

[Evybooks]

Another tip for starting writers is: Don't spend too much time on first drafts (zero drafts). it's the draft that is supposed to give the basics of the story. Zero drafts suck and are bad, no matter how many years you've already been writing. Zero drafts always need to be written again. with that, I recommend waiting at least a year to let the story be before rewriting it. Deleting everything and starting over with the idea of the story. This doesn't mean that it has to be the same. for example my story Nightwalkers started out as a future America really high tech world, now it's a more England dystopian basic world.
Don't focus too much on zero drafts, use it as a stakeholding document where we put everything you already know about the story, characters and world.
For everyone good luck with your projects!

[lopil]

I have a story that my 13 year old self left for me in one sketchbook and I recently watched your worldbuilding video to help with the world I’m making!
I’m guilty of not plotting correctly and I’ve fallen into many bad habits because of my lack of writing experience, but your video definitely helped me💕💕💕
The story I have is called Sweet Dreams and it’s a dark fantasy! Thanks for the awesome video again!!💕💕💕

[anamiosonami]

My problem is that I get super fixated on an idea and can't write anything else, even if I want to 😭 the idea I have now is too big and complicated for me to start with, but I just can't bring myself to write any other book.

[kaitlyn.isntreal]

I'm an aspiring writer and though I'm way past the beginner stages, your videos just bring so much comfort from a writing perspective! It's good to have these reminders even when you're years into the process. Always glad to find fellow writers on here!!

[thamuffinman]

Was stalking your channel from the "how to plot a book" video and now I'm early😹 thank you for that, as a beginner I really needed to take a step back, slow down from the brain storming and temper my enthusiasm for my story. Now I am more aware of what happens in the story and can go on with writing without getting stuck asking "what do I do now🧍"

[sxmmersnxw]

Im a beginner author and i started out on Tiktok, writing Imagine stories. I find that to be a REALLY good starting point, especially if youre like me, and the hardest part of writing a story is the beginning. In Imagines, you literally start with “ youre married to a cold milionaire” and you can go literally ANYWHERE from thay. :)

[niyathibandi]

I'm starting to write my first novel, which I have actual motivation to finish. I've recently shown in interest in writing, and as a teenager I would love a video for tips on how to write a novel for a teenager hehe. I rewatch all your videos, just so I have all the key information in my book!! thank you for this amazing content ana <3 :)

[starwing]

I have a story that I have been planning for 3 years. I haven't started writing much yet. I still don't understand my characters, I'm trying to though but it hasn't been easy. I'm still unsure what my protagonist wants.

I realized that through my planning that maybe my actual writing project might be to big to start out with (a fantasy story with a protagonist that becomes a vigilante or a knight). I feel like it's been more plot than character driven. Lol, haven't even started writing and I'm burning out 😅. This kind of stresses me out. I've had this idea of writing an isekai (portal fantasy) story for a while, it is possibly shorter than the other story, not sure if I should move to that.
This video was so helpful.

[randomxiaolover]

this helped A LOT. I'm a new writer, just started writing recently. I found your channel a couple weeks ago and have taken a lot of advice from your videos. I had kind of a big project that I wanted to work on; the characters, plot, etc. I had most of it all planned out already. the problem is, when I did start writing, It was sort of harder than I thought it'd be. Especially imagery. I couldn't understand what to do, how should I get better, should I just quit? I think I'll pause this project for a bit and start writing novellas first like you suggested, and I hope once I get better at it, I can work on the big project I planned again.

[lucas_]

thank you for the tips! i've never written before outside of school assignments. i don't plan on ever publishing anything and just want to see my characters' stories come to life and enjoy them for myself, but i still want to hold myself to at least some writing standards. i'm sure these will help me tremendously!

[ultrajoe]

I am a new writer and I probably need to check if I have made any of those mistake. Thanks Ana for your help.

[nattyism]

i’m working on a book myself right now and your channel has helped me out tremendously!

it’s called “the lies he told” (for now, i may change it) and it’s a dystopian sci fi that takes place in a kingdom called withil and follows six main characters- the general of withil’s military, the queen of withil, the prince of withil, and three characters from a mystical village secluded from the world called the haven- the leader of the haven, the general of the haven’s militia, and the younger sister of a missing girl that is presumed to be dead.

it’s got a romantic side plot between the general of withil’s military, the queen, and the prince (not incest) and it’s queer friendly (the general of both the haven and withil are women). there’s magic and mystical creatures, lots of lore behind the magic too, and thriller elements throughout the first third of the book.

it’s got a lot of beats from my favorite fictional media, like one of the main character’s magic being based off of tomura shigiraki from mha, and some worldbuilding based off of attack on titan.

i’m really excited to start writing it- i’m still plotting and making sure it’s cohesive because i have so many ideas for the plot.

[Gymnastics]

I am 12 and I’m currently working on a book I titled escaped. Me and my mom are looking towards possibly independently publishing my book. This was super helpful! I am in gifted in my school for many subjects including writing and although I get feedback there, this gave me some more insight

[starlenbrookly]

i'm so glad I found your channel!!! i'm binge watching all of your vids and they're so helpful for me while I plot my graphic novel - a lot of tips apply to that medium as well :) not to mention, your vids are so relaxing. i struggle with anxiety and adhd, and its very hard for me to start things without feeling paralyzed. but watching your advice videos and blogs is super motivating. thank you for your channel, its so awesome!

[anonymouscreater]

Hi Ana thank you for another wonderful video and for some great advice. You're such a great inspiration to this community and we can't wait to see where our journey with you goes this year! Happy 2023!🎉💖🤗

[SqweakySqwizard]

The rate at which you turn out videos and insta posts even with your own life going on is honestly crazy Ana.
Thank you for sharing your passion with us!

[wellsfiction]

Excellent advice, hon! Thank you. I've started writing and focusing more on writing novellas instead of novels. I love writing dialogue too. Happy new year!

[oliwogy]

ur nails are so pretty aaaah, happy new year <3

[xsailing_scoriax]

These were awesome tips ana! By the way I LOVE YOUR NAILS THEY LOOK SO PRETTY