HARSH WRITING ADVICE! (mostly for newer writers)

DISCLAIMER: this is just a bit of fun! While the core advice is 100% true, I'm dressing it up with a bit of exaggerated affect. I'm nice and I believe in you!

And do note, as I say in the video: SELF CARE IS IMPORTANT! Harsh writing advice isn't helpful if you're in a really rough spot and need to take care of yourself. There's a thin line between excuses and genuinely being in a bad place for writing. Take breaks if you need them and don't be too hard on yourself.

(Also first books don't always suck, but they usually need a LOT of work.)

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[AlexaDonne]

Whether you're energized by this video or bummed and you hate me, please check out the rest of my videos! My normal style is in-depth, informative videos with a positive spin (no, really). I post regular pep talks, plus real talk about traditional publishing (because it's no walk in the park). Welcome :)

[ChaoticVampire]

"Writing should be pleasurable, even when it's torture."
Writing is BDSM, got it.

[sophias]

“Write the damn book”

me sobbing: yes ma’am 👁💧👄💧👁

[Xeno_Solarus]

The "youre not original" one is actually a great point. I get worried all the time that I'm subconciously copying someone else.

[wondaraptor]

I'm not even a writer, I just swapped all "write" to "draw" things and it worked out fantastically

[ann.]

"Writer's block isn't real"
_Yes, officer, this video right here_

[kit-hjed]

“No one cares about your life” oh i know, i know, thats why i write fiction

[kittyycaat_]

My advice for people who are insecure about their writing abilities is to write fanfiction to practice, it's great and you literally get to just practice your writing and storytelling without having to put much time in the worldbuilding bit of the story. Also readers often leave very helpful reviews :)

[cody]

When I used to write stories as a teenager, it being a solitary and lonely thing was the best part. I wrote alone, barely shared anything, and just enjoyed reading my own stories and thinking about the worlds I created. I guess I really just did it for myself to be away from the people around me. It was also the same reason I read.

[EE-itzr]

" Nothing is Original "
Me writing a wizard named Parry Hotter with his friends Ronald and Harmony fighting a white guy

[remimo]

Me, violently sobbing: *presses the like button*

[catblue]

Me, a new writer: “Can I get some gentle love before the tough love, I’m scared.”

[RaydenDad]

I'm proud to say (sort of) that my first book SUCKED! Not because I think it sucked, but because I'm now on my 5th book, and I realize how much I've learned. I didn't even edit it. I sent it to one publisher, got denied, then self-published it due to impatience. I'm actually fond of that first book as it laid the path to where I am now. It is even being pitched as a TV show this season. A lesson to be learned is that even if your writing DOES suck, WRITE IT! You never know if someone will connect to your story. If you're looking to sell a million books...WRITE! You can't sell ANYTHING if you don't write it! Just make sure you hire a good editor lol

[edelhandmusic]

Harry Potter was rejected by multiple publishers, so theres hope for us all

[lilymiller]

“You’re not original. Deal with it.”
quirky girls: -t r i g g e r e d-

[GingerTakesTheCrown]

I expected my overly sensitive and easily offended self to not be able to handle this and click off but this is actually so relieving. ESPECIALLY the bits about how I shouldn't stress over being super original or trying to make my first book be on the same level as the ones I read by seasoned authors. Thank you!

[soniashephard]

This was everything I needed to hear. My own children gave me the “mum you’re not a writer if you don’t write and if you don’t try you definitely will fail but if you try then you might succeed” how are my kids so profound at 17 and 12. So mumma is writing and they’re so proud 🥹 how could I possibly stop now. Thank you 😊

[rosie]

Lol “endless researching isn’t writing....” me staring at the pile of notebooks full of research for multiple projects 👁👄👁

[bradyman-child]

"Brainstorming isn't writing"
Me who turns my book into a movie in my head before writing: 😔

[imgonnawinwin]

“Inspiration is for people who don’t finish books, ” “not feeling like it is the imaginary writer’s block and professionals can teach them how to push through this” was something i needed to hear, it just resonated with me and I feel like this applies to everything, not just writing, but like art, subjects, life

it’s all about habits and not about bursts of motivation, that’s what makes a hobby different from a profession