I feel the special snowflake part has a flipside though. We shouldn't assume that we have the most unique idea, but should also know that a never-seen-before idea isn't necessary for a story to be compelling. We shouldn't beat ourselves up about our story being not unique enough or in some ways similar to other stories and assume that because of that our story doesn't hold any value. I like to think that my story might not be something no one has ever seen before, but that it contains aspects that only I could have created that makes my story unique in its own right but standing alongside many different slightly unique stories of other people. It keeps me from being self-infatuated and arrogant but also from thinking I have nothing of value to say.

@XIsleTheWanderer

6 ай бұрын

I think he kind of addressed that with #12, focusing on making something truly unique :)

20 year old me feels attacked. 35 year old me knows this is the way.

@arzabael

7 ай бұрын

33 me has great deal of respect for 35 you

The best, most inspirational writer content on YT.

I loved this. It made me laugh in a really self aware way. I would love a path or roadmap, or just tips on how to learn to write professionally. I'm on draft 7 of a thriller, and it is just now starting to look like something thanks to Story Grid.

@arzabael

7 ай бұрын

Hey what’s your thriller about??

Wow thank you for the inspirations! We are in the process of writing our first book - these infos you shared really helped a lot! THANK YOU!!!

I agree with the last two though. It's my book, of course better is better, but I make no compromises.

I keep coming back to this to check my mindset- making sure I am not slipping back into bad habits!

Oh Good Lord, did this man watch me for the past two years? I've done all of this!

Not only is this hilarious, it's cathartic to hear--I see so many fledgling writers do this stuff on forums all the time.

I have made so many of these mistakes with my first book. But with the second and third, I kinda started figuring it out. I wish I watched this video 10 years ago!

You hit the nail on the head .... as you usually do .... Thanks

@StoryGrid

9 ай бұрын

I appreciate that

A really great video. Made me think about how I do practice skills, but in a way that would let me keep all, and I mean all, my great characters, who deserve to be in that first book ;)

@StoryGrid

9 ай бұрын

Noooooooo!

This is great stuff. If I find myself stalling I've found that paying attention to numbers 1, 5, and 6 are really useful. I've been doing this for a while now in the hope that this will allow me to develop as per number 11 "First, learn to write." I'm enjoying the process that's for sure.

@StoryGrid

9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I felt called out During the Special snowflake part 😂😂😂

From the various writing groups I belonged to over the years I've seen stark resistance from writers about growing their craft. Some critique partners, especially, "aspiring writers" just don't see , or will not admit to having craft issues. Others I know reached a particular level and they've flatted out and never improve form there. I am about to pub my 8th book and I'm still striving to do better. The next after this one will be better still. I feel craft is 90% of the battle and tenacity is the rest of what it takes to write well. Writing is not magic. It is hard work.

Thank you for excellent advice. This is why I only take it from writers with white or grey in their hair or beards, as they are the ones with enough experience not to be talking out of their butts. I haven't watched the entire video but a top mistake is not realising you can put in the work, but you still need LUCK.

I love this. Hilarious and I am so so guilty of many of these. Great tips.

From a bunhc of videos i watched last weekm, no video helped me more than your show-dont-tell walkthru

I have at least half of those thoughts every day

5 (produce and move on) is explicitly how writing is taught in k-12 and universities in the region I live.

How, is always the operative question.

Great stuff, thanks! p.s. I AM a unique snowflake!

Hi i really need help, i have always wanted to be a writer and I'm excited about the idea of writing a book, but i have NEVER written anything in my life and i don't know how to start practicing, what should i do?😢

@StoryGrid

Ай бұрын

Honestly? Join our next workshop in May: store.storygrid.com/lovers-meet-workshop Happy to jump on a call to discuss: calendly.com/timgrahl/30min - Tim

Quite amusing, but I'd suggest starting about 7 minutes in after he finishes knocking down the Aunt Sallys.

Hey, I'm from Indonesia. I can understand in eng sub, but I hope you'are also put Indonesia Subtitle

Very enlightening and informative hopefully I'm only guilty of four of these sins.😂

@StoryGrid

9 ай бұрын

😁

The skill development one made me laugh in an ironic way as this whole channel is about skill development and we are watching a video about this very thing right now! Also you big up editors - isn't your partner and editor? Can hardly say "editors are dicks" lol or you won't be getting laid! (I am joking around, clearly editors are important, many novels start with a few kind words about their editor.)

"Assume you are a special snowflake" - LOL.