'How do I come up with a plot for my novel?' | #AskAbbie

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Welcome back to #AskAbbie​, where I answer YOUR writing questions and help you make your story matter! In this episode I'm answering some really good questions:
- How do you come up with good plot for my story?
- Should you include trigger warnings in your book?
- How to make a character active when they have no control over what's happening?

You don't want to miss my answers. :)

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✨T I M E S T A M P S✨

00:00 How AskAbbie works
01:13 How do I figure out my story's plot?
05:00 Should I include trigger warnings in my book?
07:23 Can my protagonist be a victim yet still an active character?
11:42 Submit your questions for #AskAbbie! :)

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✨F O L L O W ✨

✨ 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!

[Firefly_TheandOnly]

I always have a *huge* list of characters in my mind, and *sometimes* a few ideas for only some parts, like two fall in love or something, or they get trapped somewhere, for example. But never an entire story plot, so thank you for this!

[AemirDillard]

Reading all the comments about how this video came at the perfect time is hilarious. . . especially considering I've been developing the external setting/plot of my novel.

[BloomingRose]

Bro… how is it so ironic that I’ve literally been crying over how I can’t think of a plot and next thing I know Abbie uploads a video with this title

THANK YOU 🙏 😇

[alextheartist]

I've watched MANY videos on writing over the past 2 years, and Abbie's channel is literally the only one that has stayed helpful and inspiring. I want to thank you so much for this video and your entire channel, and I hope you continue to help people create meaningful stories for years to come.

Also this video came out at literally the perfect time for me, so thanks for that ^^

[amazonbookworm]

Plot has always been my biggest bone of contention while writing. I can figure everything else out, but the plot likes to terrorize me. 🤣

I'm being smart this time though and figuring out a timeline using stick figure cartoon blocks. I can't draw to save my life, but having a visual helps. The plot part is still a nightmare. 😩

[TomIsNowTyping]

Abbie you’re a saviour

Legit, a video about plot couldn’t have come at a better time 💯👏

[mycatsnameiskaren]

I've been wanting to write a book for a few years and haven't been able to come up with a plot. This is great! Thank you!

[regrettablemuffin]

I also usually struggle a lot with finding an actual plot when I have a beautiful fleshed out world and characters. What I find useful to think about is what just changed in this world to force things to change?

[maaquijano]

Another Abbie content for the week, yay! Thank you so much, Abbie. You have no idea how helpful your videos are for us writers. Love u!!! 💘💘💘💘💘

[irene]

I've recently discovered your channel and it's so helpful. I love your videos. Thanks.💚💛💙

[theficticion]

Can you do a video about pacing next? I’m trying to figure out how to pace my story and I’m having a lot fo trouble with it..

[julibeewrites]

your advice is so helpful!! including those elements in the blurb and the content rating is such a good idea, thank you so much for the advice :)

[annarts]

I've been struggling to plot this idea I have for months, and I'm so grateful for all your videos <333

[mikepowell]

I've been working on a novella series (about 13 books) all encompassing a single overarching story. I really only have the beginning and end set perfectly in my mind with a lot of ideas for the middle - so this helped a lot! Thanks Abbie!!

[theelmozusflame]

I can't believe that all of the questions were exactly in my head too! Especially the kidnapping one! Absolutely helped my thought process for my book!

TIME TO CHANGE THE WORLD!

[josefinasotes]

Right on time! Yesterday, after two months of struggle, I came up with the dark night of the soul and aha moment of my story!! I felt like I was floating lol

[ninadee]

Just hearing your voice gives me the motivation to write. Thank you for this community!!!

[gracealynne]

i just finished 100 days of sunlight (waiting for amazon to deliver next one) and omg it’s one of the best books i’ve ever read. i’ve been watching your videos for years now and all of my writing improvement is owed to your channel hahah. thank you so much!!

[kistarials]

The way you explain things is phenomenal. You are extremely helpful!

[_Adelaide]

Love this video, Abbie! You've helped me so much. Thank you for all your help!