The line "Harry wasn't there to save them because you weren't there to save Harry!" has stuck with me ever since I first heard it. It's A Wonderful Life is TRULY a classic.

I always thought I understood why I liked certain films and books, it wasn't until Abbie clarified the internal conflict that I started to realize why

@love2learn-itsastorynotasu40

3 жыл бұрын

Same with me!!

"there is a person out there exactly like your mc" me writing a novel about a narcissistic serial killer: well I hope not

@WolfWriterL.P

2 ай бұрын

Well…. Good luck

I just finished the outline for my story last night and I was so excited to write that last sentence.

@dukeofdenver

3 жыл бұрын

Go get it👏 get it👏 get it👏

@thepassholderfamily

3 жыл бұрын

Good job! I wish you the best of luck when writing your book!

@dancersupreme3023

3 жыл бұрын

FlixieDust Plus thank you!

@NinjaPenguin1108

3 жыл бұрын

I finished my outline yesterday. Thanks to this video I have to rewrite the ending. 😄

@alainad6364

3 жыл бұрын

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!

Characters aren't just drawings or things on a page. They are people.

@misssoso5859

Жыл бұрын

No.

@PureCurebyFaith

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Exactly!

@darkpinkgirl6684

11 ай бұрын

@@misssoso5859 Yes

I’m writing a werewolf fiction book and read this as the ‘alpha’ moment

@animatedteaching13

3 жыл бұрын

Lmao 🤣

Abbie, you're a girl after my own heart. Pride and Prejudice and ESPECIALLY It's a Wonderful Life are two of my faves. I am always bawling by the time Harry calls George "the richest man in town". Well Done!

@Tom-hp3kw

2 жыл бұрын

I always cry too. That's why I always watch the story by myself.

Your channel is the most polished, well produced channel I have ever seen for someone under one million subs...like, what?! If it's just you, unbelievable! You're a master. If it's a team behind you, way to go guys!

I didn’t expect this video on writing to make me cry and feel like my life matters. This hit so many different ways - from when you explained how writing is so important with the aha moment to the it’s a wonderful life example. Thank you 😭💯💕 good writing tips and self love boosters all in one

you honestly inspire me

Damn. It's a Wonderful Life's section really made me emotionalXD

I never thought of the aha moment as something of great importance and didn't think it was necessary, this video was so helpful and eye-opening! Thank you!

*Me*: forgets it's Wednesday *Abbie emmons*: post the AHA moment *Also me*: thank you writing gods for the graciousness you have shown me today....

Abbie giving video examples is like when you’re in class and the teacher puts on a movie for the lesson of that day, it’s the best part haha

Girl. You're videos SLAP! content, editing, personality. You got it all!

Last week, I finished my first draft to my book! Going to try to edit.

@Eluzian86

3 жыл бұрын

Brandon Sanderson would say you should feel very happy because you accomplished what many set out to do but rarely achieve. You are already part of a very select group of people. You've accomplished what I have failed to do in 16 years. Congratulations! Good luck with your editing! 🙂

@jacindaellison3363

3 жыл бұрын

@@Eluzian86 thanks!

I know you wrote this a while ago, but I just wanted to say THANK YOU for how much you helped me with this video. The way you talked so paxionately about it not only made me want to cry, but helped me love what I'm doing as a young writer and want to finish what I started. God bless you!💙

Legit clicked on this cause I saw Chris Evans in the thumbnail LOL. I do enjoy the video itself too :) I want to start preparing for unofficially participating in NANOWRIMO and this helps me :) thanks!

@tianyreeYT

3 жыл бұрын

I've followed her for a while now, and honestly, I was about to be too busy to watch the video at the moment, but I recognized Chris Evans in the thumbnail and I clicked so fast! XD

I really have to thank you as an amateur writer. I'm writing my first book and this lessons your are giving me means a lot. Before watching it I didn't think too much about the psicology behind any specific action of the main character. I was so stupid that I thought people will easily understand by themselves. That's not true at all. You need to give the bad and good moments to the protagonist to show the reasons behind any of his/her action and mood. Thank you really. I'm not and English native person and I decided to write my book in English to improve my language skills. Moreover writing in this language I discovered how much I love it and also how good and satisfying it is to write a novel in this language. I will keep watching your videos to improve and became at least a decent story teller and writer. 😊

Bro- The story examples really frikin made my hert melt🥺😭💖

I drank champagne with kings and queens. The politicians praised my name. But those are someone else's dreams. The pitfalls of the man I became. For years and years I chased their cheers; the crazy speed of always needing more. But when I stop and see you here I remember who all this was for! And from now on these eyes will not be blinded by the lights. From now on what's waited 'til tomorrow starts tonight! It starts TONIGHT! And let this promise in me start like an anthem in my heart. From now on. From now on. FROM. NOW. ON.

Anyone else out here absolutely BAWLING at the 3 aha moment examples 😭 just goes to show they’re incredible stories and that the aha moment alone is enough to make an impact ❤️‍🩹

Nothing but tears Abbie - and thank you. I know what the message is because its been one that been burning in me for most of my life.

This series is FANTASTIC🙌🏻💗 so incredibly helpful and detailed and interesting to watch. I love It’s a Wonderful Life, I’m so glad you included it! It’s such a fantastic story, that while it has a slow build has fantastic payoff!!

Never heard of the Ah-ha moment before.. and now realize how essential it is. THANK YOU!!! This is why all the great books and movies change the world... I get it. I get it. Wish sooooooo much I'd heard of this piece of advice before I had my book published. Would have loved it to be this clear. Love how you said: if the whole world comes to a stop... just to listen to you ... what are you going to say?" ........... very exciting stuff... and profound. Thank you, thank you. Laser-sharp advice and shown exactly where to fit in story... perfect. You are a natural teacher. Just went and showed your video with my wife and kids who are also writers. Instantly subscribed. Thank you.

The best video about storytelling I've seen in a long time. (edit: Mind you, I saw already many, many good ones)

Yay it’s Wednesday!!

@jasperdent4363

3 жыл бұрын

It’s Wednesday, my dudes. UuuuUUUUUUUUHHHHHHH!!!!

This video really put my protagonist in the hot seat. I've beem trying so hard to find her conflict within. This video was just what I needed.

I've never even seen Gifted, but seeing the clips you showed made me cry.

Your excitement for this video was contagious. I also think I've watched too many of your videos because I said "Pride and Prejudice" before you did 😂😂😂🤦🏼‍♀️

@thepassholderfamily

3 жыл бұрын

Same!! I said it before she did to! 😂😂😂

All the case studies made me cry and it shows how talented writers are.

3:00 got me crying 😭 ❤ This whole video got me crying 😭 I love a good aha moment

I was waiting for you!!! Yayyyyy💕💕 I also love how energetic and excited you are about this😂😂 Edit(while watching the video): OMG GIFTED IS MY ALL-TIME-FAVORITE MOVIE!!!

You had to go and get me in the feels with the analysis of Gifted didn’t you.

Wow, I gotta see the movie Gifted. Freaking balling my eyes out 😭 over here...

@Cheesyenchilady

3 жыл бұрын

Thank goodness I'm not the only one... I was like, wow, did I really just cry over an explanation and a few clips of this movie?!

@lise4369

3 жыл бұрын

@@Cheesyenchilady yup, we did! Abbie told the whole story, concise with only the most precise visuals to make her point. That's great editing and that story is a tear jerker. Gonna watch it again 🥴🤓

What you said between 2.50 - 3.50 especially helped me very, very much. I paused your video, opened Word and wrote a short speech to my main character, just like you suggested. For the longest time, something in my story didn't quite work. I couldn't put my finger on it. And now everything clicks. I've heard and read about the 'aha-moment' before, of course, most of us aspiring writers have; but there are plenty video's about that. It's the way YOU brought it across. I think you have a gift, a talent.

I love your videos so so much. You know what you're talking about, you always give the best advice and information, and honestly, you inspire me! I yearn to be like you one day! I love your personality and how much you enjoy what you're doing, I see it all over your face whenever you're talking about great novels/films. Please never stop doing what you're doing. :)

Watching this video felt like therapy. Thank you for your wisdom, Abbie! This was super helpful

Abbie, I just discovered your channel and I have to say that my mind is blown. You put into words the reason why I've wanted to write from the very beginning...it was to shout my truths from the rooftops! I had read about theme and heard about tragic flaws but they just seemed like scattered pieces of a story that didn't quite fit with all the other mixed writing advice out there. But you explained so perfectly how desire, fear, and misbelief all tie into the aha moment in a story. Your videos are truly a blessing. Thank you for all you do and I wish you the very best!

This video just GAVE ME an 'Aha! Moment. :)

These case studies help me understand how important the disaster and aha moments are, & I thought they were the same thing even! It makes sense, you're videos are such a god send. Thank you so much!

The way you drive theme into the characters and plot results from it is genius

I'm storyboarding my screenplay along with watching these videos beat by beat and this is such a huge help! The story is really becoming a full fleshed-out thing!!!

Thank you for all the effort you put into this series. You have helped me mature as a person. I found my message to the world. Thank you.

Thank you Abbie! This has just helped me to produce my first short story for a creative writing contest, which I wrote about a man with agoraphobia. Happy holidays 😊

Thank you so much Abbie! This was awesome!

Minute 4:00 of this video is quite amazing. Yes...this is why I want to write...."You are giving your character an aha moment you wish you could give the world."

Your videos are so helpful!! Thanks so much for sharing!

Yessss I've been waiting for this so much!! ❤

This video gave ME an AHA moment with my own screenplay. Thank you Abbie!

I don't even know why buy while you described the aha moment for each movie I cried, you're that good tbh

This was the best video of the channel. I loved the topic and the structure.

How is Pride & Prejudice just SO PERFECT? 😍 Such great advice in this video, I’m loving this series!

My aha moment I made was my MC Cliff realising his boyfriend is just not right for him and how there are some people you just have to get rid off

You're Magnificent! Thank you!👏💯👍

I love this video so much! Thanks, Abbie

I've been watching your videos today and I love that your approach to writing is about what you, the author, wants to tell the world. So many videos focus on events following events, but... What about the meaning? You're the author-youtuber I didn't know I needed!

The ah-ha moment has to be one of my favorites, if not my most favorite, story beat in the three-act story structure. I've been waiting for this moment 🥰🤩😍❤.

Ahh yes. It’s the video that we’ve been waiting for!!! ❤️❤️😄

Yet another very useful lesson from Abbie. Thank you so very much. Those classics are classics for a very good reason, aren't they?

The examples in this video are very helpful.

I've discovered your channel this week and I've been nonstop outlining an old story I want to rewrite, alongside writing the last book of my current trilogy. You're literally a blessing!! But cecause I can't ever seem to fit my stories in one book I'm struggling with making the 3 act structure work when it comes to a series. Should I have 1 little character arc per book, each with its own aha moment, fear, misbelief etc, all part of a bigger character arc? How do I make the last one aha moment the ultimate one? I have so many questions lol. If you could try and answer this or give gips in a future video that would be great :)

@NeonAGC

Жыл бұрын

Aauugh I've been having the same trouble.. It's been 2 years since you wrote this comment though, so how is it going for you these days?

@jamescannella1395

Жыл бұрын

I'm having trouble with the second act any advice ?

You are amazing! Thank you.

wednesdays are the best days. amazing video as always!!! I hope you continue to do these examples as they are very useful!

Story time: I was pumping iron at the gym and my phone glitched out, playing the same part of a youtube video over and over. Luckily it was this one from 0:51 to 1:07

I LOVE LOVE LOVE your channel, videos, series, etc! I am sorry I don't give all that I watch a thumbs up, it's because I am watching/listening while doing housework and hands on things while on autoplay. I am learning and relearning soooo much! I especially like the 3 act structure videos, because that is one thing I never covered in school (B.A. in English Lit). I also love that although you talk about writing books, because so much is about character and story, it is so easily translatable to screenwriting. Keep doing what you do!

@AbbieEmmons

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words! I am so glad you are enjoying my videos. Keep writing!

@Friendship1nmillion

2 жыл бұрын

@@AbbieEmmons I stopped this video at 0:27 . I haven't seen the other two videos yet. *WOULDN'T SAY* the " ah-ah moment " should be at the end. In my humble opinion it should be when the main character(s) hero &-Or villain discovers their motivation that moves the story forward OR at least when the plot twist presents itself. 👨‍⚖️🇦🇺🇳🇴

This is seriously good and enjoyable content!

I don't know if you watched Neon Genesis Evangelion but it's a very impressive story structure where the dark moment, the aha moment and the climax are the same, literally merged together. That's a story with really conflictive and relatable characters.

@lesleyblackvelvet7647

Жыл бұрын

Same! I kinda know that anime/manga is not on Abbie's preferences but it wouldn't hurt to see an aspiring Japanese creator take cues from her content!

Amazing! Thanks Abbie!

I am getting to the aha moment and this helped me a lot

I think I have two AHA moments. One aha moment, where someone tells my protagonist how wrong she was and shows her the truth and another one, where she really gets it. The disaster is in the middle of the two. I think this is a great way of making an aha moment that doesn’t come from nowhere.

I think this is my favorite Abbie video. Not just because I was - again - moved to tears by "It's a Wonderful Life" (even the colorized version), and not just because you uncovered another movie worth seeing. No. It's because I finally clicked on what flaw and misbelief my character has - suspicion of others' motives - that in this story will be uncovered by his mistrust of someone he should trust. In fact, I think his conversion will also convert - or at least weaken - the funny yet dangerous "unreliable mentor" in the book. Thanks again, Abbie.

@AbbieEmmons

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I am so thrilled to hear that this one resonated with you! Thanks a billion for watching

@KutWrite

3 жыл бұрын

@@AbbieEmmons: You're welcome, but you earned the praise. I frequently recommend your videos to my "live" and online writing group members.

You're amazing, thanks!

Thanks so much for sharing 😊

Yasssss love Gifted! So underrated

this is so helpful thank you.

We love your examples! ;)

These videos have me bawling 😭

Awesome video! Great inspiration for my own videos on writing!

Thank you so much for this, i think i learned more from you than my actual teacher

It is officially Wednesday!

“I’m not crying. You’re crying!”

Having to pause the video because Abbie asked what my aha moment was and I just heard white noise in my brain....

The sweater suits you so well! You look especially beautiful in this video😊

I love the movie segment. I want you to explain the entire movie. Thank you for the advice.

Love the movie examples!

I just watched Pride and Prejudice the other day! Great example!

Love your videos so much! Thank you Abbie! I just had to mention that I absolutely love your beautiful selection of clothes! Sorry that was totally random! 🤦‍♀️

The movie Gifted is evergreen...I love it

Midnight Library, I mean it’s a wonderful life is a classic

THANK YOU!

You’re a master of your craft.

this reminds me of Bilbo's aha moment from when he finally decides to face smaug after that one step forward

Great video!❤

Hey Abbie I love your videos they are very informative and inspiring! I want to draw a manga (japanese comic) someday and they typically consist of multiple story arcs. Should there be aha moments in every arc concluding to the final aha moment?

I will suggest using case studies more, because with that I can understand more what that part of writing you talk about.by the way Great job as always Abbie

Loved this video.

Thanks Abbie.

😻😻😻 i love it so much

Thank you