How to Overcome Writer Fatigue + Stop HATING Your Writing!

Welcome back to #AskAbbie, where I answer your writing questions and help you make your story matter! In today's video we cover a lot of ground, from writing immersive descriptions to overcome writer fatigue and how to stop hating your own writing. Thank you all for the AWESOME questions!

Comment below and tell me how your WIP is going!

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✨ 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!

[anna-ybwd]

It seems this time Abbie will be talking about OUR internal conflict!

[kathyl]

Where would Stephen King be if his wife hadn't fished Carrie out of the trash and told him to finish it? He thought it was rubbish and it turned into his first hit.

[jammyjay]

Its like a warm writing hug whenever i hear "What's up my friend, Abbie here"

[jernylauriceanova]

*"It's insanity for sombody to shut down the process of something beautiful before it turns into something beautiful"*
-abbie

[bitslp]

Your advice on writer fatigue is 100% spot on. I'm one that obsesses over my beginning, especially my first draft. I HAVE to figure out what's "wrong" with it before going forward. When you're fatigued you can't think straight. I came back after 48 hrs and my mind seemed more open/clear to make solutions to what I felt was wrong before.

[wysteriafox]

Love that at the end. Just what I needed to hear about quitting too early. I think all writers struggle with self conscious anxiety to a degree

[ameliabrockmann]

I used to not be a big fan of Wednesday’s because they are the middle of the week which means the other half of the week isn’t over yet. But you posting every Wednesday makes me excited for Wednesday’s, thank you for doing what you do.

[dawnyurenwick]

I think Mystery stories isn’t “missing information”, it’s sharing the *right* information with the reader, clues that enable them to deduce. “Missing information” ends up blindsiding the reader with the answers and making them feel dumb (I think about your *trivia game analogy* 😁). JK Rowling is the master of this!

[choxolip]

I really liked your speech at the end. For me I treat writing like my drawings, there's always that 'crap phase' with the sketches and initial colors that make it look cringey and unclear. But when I keep working at it and don't rush, my drawings/writings always turns out way better than I expected. Thank you for these videos, they always talk about things that I need to get out of a rut.

[spencerfantastic]

"All the greatest writers started out where we are. If they can do it, why not us?"

[write--ever]

My creative writing teacher says to me "don't get it right get it written" and this helps alot he also say "show not tell" (these are just some of the things he has said to me to help)

[riamarii]

I really really love abbie. I'm so glad I found her channel because it feels like i found a supporting sister who will be always there to motivate me with my writing and goals in life. Gosh, I really felt that last motivational advice of abbie. I was a dancer/graphic artist/ and a frustrated writer. (yes i'm interested with a lot of stuffs haha) but yeah when she says don't quit ohhhh boi it got through straight in my heart. Thank you abbie! Just thank your for your whole existence, you're such an insipiration to all of us. 😭❤️✨🤗

[edmontonboy]

Currently I’m working on a sci-fi novel set in the distant future on another planet that humanity colonized on many years prior. I’m having the most difficult time with the first chapter, so thanks for this Abbie.

[justonemorechapter]

Nearly finished first draft of my WIP! I’ve actually been really getting into the ‘writing’ mindset (Mostly thanks to you, Abbie) and have been writing like crazy. Love your channel, thanks for inspiring me to write so much better x

[KyrieW]

I find that *reading* another fictional book helps me get out of writer fatigue!! It helps me get excited about stories again and sometimes I get inspirations out of nowhere as my brain runs on the backburner for my own story.

[Veryy_Victoriaa]

4:00 very true! Sometimes I have to re-read a section that’s very descriptive because I’m sure I’ve missed something.
I’m currently starting on a first book that’s slice of life/about family. I’m in the brainstorming/ character developing part but feel like I’m all over the place because I’ve also completed an initial plot embryo. Just trying to get in the habit of doing something daily.

[opollitico]

Abbie, you're honestly so good at what you do. Easily one of the most insightful authortubers going atm!

[avivastudios]

The best way to describe something is to compare it to something else. Its fast and it paint a wonderful description in my mind.

[BLUENECK]

Your channel is not just filled with detailed, organized advice, but it’s a much needed pep talk for writers. Thank you so much!

[redfile]

You just saved me from quitting! Thanks Abbie. Your the greatest!