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@MeredithPhillipsWrites3 жыл бұрын
This is the Shia LaBeouf "JUST DO IT" video for writers 😂💕 Super motivating, even for those of us that _have_ started.
@KierenWestwoodWriting3 жыл бұрын
It really is, with the weird arm movements and everything 😂😂😂 Don’t let your dreams be dreams! 🤣
@xavier_sb Жыл бұрын
I love this video! When I was in school I was praised by my English teachers for being so good at writing (I'm 34 now). My 11th grade teacher said he wanted to see me go to college for writing. I never did though because I was unsure about going, but I never forgot those words. I recently started learning art, and to help give myself some direction I decided to write out a backstory for my character. While jotting down a quick synopsis (and getting way more detailed than I meant to), I realized that somewhere along the way I had convinced myself that I didn't like writing. This of course was quite a shock to me, as it had always been my greatest skill. But since then it's been simmering in the back of my mind to write a novel. And this video has become the motivation I needed to actually take it up and JUST. START. WRITING. Thanks so much!
@KierenWestwoodWriting Жыл бұрын
That's fantastic! Thanks so much for letting me know that, comments like this are the reason I make these videos. I had a similar story to you (I'm also 34!) and I'd dabbled in writing when I was younger, but dismissed it for a while, thinking I should be more practical. I wish I'd leaned into it when Iwas younger BUT - I still can, I still do, every day. I love that this gave you the motivation to get started, I wish you the absolute best of luck 😀
@shawnetproductions Жыл бұрын
Would love to read your novel
@waterdragon55 Жыл бұрын
I know it's weird to ask but is their a way to just start or like a backstory characters can u do whatever u want I guess school has made me not think but just do kind of mentality am in college now for maybe several years. Was unsure how to do it.
@MiaowMcDonald6 ай бұрын
and did you do it? i hope so… it’s never too late to start 😊
@thom.s.wilson Жыл бұрын
Hey man, thanks for this. Been writing every day for the past three weeks and I have 14,000 words to show for it. Some days it just flows, others, I feel that my writing is shit. But I keep at it, and now I'm really optimistic about how my book is turning out. Been writing on and off since 2016 and never actually finish anything, but this time, I will.
@KierenWestwoodWriting Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I get that too, definitely have times where it just won't happen, but the good times roll around again eventually. Writing takes a lot of sticking-to-it, even beyond the point where it still makes sense to do! Finishing stuff is important. I'd say prioritise finishing over all else. Having to fix a finished and imperfect story is a different feeling altogether that getting stuck halfway with loads of different ones. You've got it! 😀
@Gloomy_MothАй бұрын
How’d it go? I hope it went well
@kaleidoscopingmeАй бұрын
How is it going I hope you could keep on it.
@thom.s.wilsonАй бұрын
@@Gloomy_Moth It went well! I finished it, and it's coming out in September. It will be called The Brewmaster's Nephew. It's a fantasy novel about a dwarven brewery that gets ransacked, and the quest to build it back and recover the four elements of brewing beer: Water, Hops, Barley, and Yeast. Should be available for preorder in August if you wanna check it out! =)
@Gloomy_MothАй бұрын
@@thom.s.wilson Oh that’s amazing! If I can remember I’ll definitely check it out 😁
@ChimobiNkwor10 күн бұрын
I've started multiple stories in my head but never put down a single one, i try and try but it's like the moment i start i immediately feel overwhelmed by fear of not being able to convey the world or scene as i imagine it...
@gabri3lsnow Жыл бұрын
I started right before watching this video, and yes, I stopped to look for some advice. The advice. Don't stop to look for advice. Keep writing. It's my first time writing. I decided to go for a one shot. It's a small scene of a conversation of two characters that are in the middle of a party, a little romance, a little drama, a little sensuality. I felt that if I ever was going to be able to express through writing I had to go for the expression of the complicated human heart at first. Now I have to find a forum or a community where to share it and have some feed back, so if anyone's down ^^
@Chloe-2023.3 ай бұрын
🙋🏻♀️🙋🏻♀️🙋🏻♀️
@ZandileNyangiwe24 күн бұрын
I'm down
@justinmercier42973 жыл бұрын
Im committed. Im starting to write today. Thank you so much, you just woke me up. I’ll look forward to coming back and update you.
@KierenWestwoodWriting3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! You'll be so glad you did 🙂 If this video convinces even one person to start, then I'll be over the moon. You can do it.
@rustneversleeps856 ай бұрын
How's it going? 😂
@kaleidoscopingmeАй бұрын
How is it going?
@hayleywestwood34323 жыл бұрын
I think this message is so important. I know I don't write creatively, but even when I write reviews it's often overthinking that makes me procrastinate, when I need to just do it already 😂
@KierenWestwoodWriting3 жыл бұрын
I think this is the case with anything creative really ☺ There are a lot of potential barriers and it often seems inaccessible until you've made a point to put all of them aside and beat them.
@jawsjunk54553 жыл бұрын
I really wish i had this back when i was younger i would probably be more of a writer then i am now
@KierenWestwoodWriting3 жыл бұрын
That's what I'm hoping it can do 😊 Never too late to become that writer though!
@thefakecorvus7842 Жыл бұрын
I’m gonna write today, I’ve always loved writing stories as an art, whether it be books, novels, cartoons, video games, and today once I finish all my business im gonna put some words on paper. It’ll be weird, but healthy
@KierenWestwoodWriting Жыл бұрын
That's awesome, I hope you managed to get some words down, and if not there's always today!
@thefakecorvus7842 Жыл бұрын
@@KierenWestwoodWriting I did! I wrote 3 sentences. Ain’t much, but infinitely more than I had before
@neomagano22492 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this. I've always known that I need to tell my story but I'd procrastinate because I'm not a writer and English isn't my first language. I've judged myself a lot and overthinking definitely halted the need to begin. I really needed this today. This is my beginning 🌻
@KierenWestwoodWriting2 жыл бұрын
That’s fantastic! Everyone’s not a writer until they start! It can be tough to get going but stick to it, you can do it ☺️ thank you so much for this comment!
@tulpa55992 жыл бұрын
I just started writing this story I've been wanting to write for years. This video really motivated me so thank you!
@KierenWestwoodWriting2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! Have fun with it ☺️
@cronic9328 ай бұрын
hows it going
@yeonville48582 жыл бұрын
thank you for this video! I've been wanting to start writing for almost a year now but I just could not make one because I'm just so insecure with my writing. I didn't want to leave disappointments. Your message throughout the whole video really boosted my confidence and courage to really start writing one!
@KierenWestwoodWriting2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! I can understand feeling like that, I feel very insecure about my own writing most of the time. One thing that helps, is that by producing something, anything, I'll be adding to my skills and experience in writing, so I've got that much less to be insecure about :) It doesn't always work, but sometimes it helps.
@Karsongrind12 күн бұрын
Lets go am doing it today i am starting it today no matter how lame my first works turns out I'll still keep doing it anyways letss go!
@loreandmorechannel17 күн бұрын
Just finished my first short story after watching this video. Ty for your support.
@Thnielsen858 ай бұрын
This is just what i needed! Thank you! I'm starting my story today! Now! I'll squeeze in an hour of writing before bed.. and maybe an hour tomorrow morning before work.. I'm gonna do this!
@KierenWestwoodWriting8 ай бұрын
Go for it and have fun! Be creative and follow what's exciting :)
@zoeyvlogs5941Ай бұрын
I wanna write a story and i always liked writing storys since i was a kid before i could speak but the thing is im scared to mess something up or my parents and classmates will make feel less then them or whatever but im going to start writing today and stop letting my fears win. it been long enough, thanks for this video
@KierenWestwoodWritingАй бұрын
I can understand being worried about people's reactions. You can always keep your work to yourself until you're ready to share it. Nothing wrong with that.
@spikem5950Ай бұрын
Thank you for this. I've wanted to be a writer since I was a child, and I've been making my characters, world, and plot ideas since I was 15. I'm 25 now and have made no progress on the actual writing side of things because of my perfectionist tendencies and struggles coping with a rough start to my adulthood. I hope to be back in a week with a real update.
@KierenWestwoodWritingАй бұрын
Great! Remember not to be hard on yourself, you're doing something brand new, after all. Support yourself and have our own back while you learn.
@vargrleagueАй бұрын
I've built a world and had a story thats been on my mind for over 10 years, ever since I was in highschool, and still to this day i've never written it, I started and hated how badly I write and just never have done it
@hehegahahah22 күн бұрын
I feel this I don't even know the first thing about writing
@davidbeitner26663 ай бұрын
I have just wrote my first paragraph .. a minute later I saw your video the sync. was like a conformaition that this was the right thing . Rowte about 250 words delited some and re wrote some. Thanks alot for the inspiring and incouraging advices.. so, I did the start. Planning to continue soon. Maby even this night or tomorrow mirning. ❤
@KierenWestwoodWriting3 ай бұрын
Getting those first words down is often the hardest bit! Glad this could help.
@scribez35072 ай бұрын
The beginning has always been the hardest part for me. I used to write so much when I was in my twenties but that has slowed down so much now. I worry I've forgotten how to write, how to describe a scene and I'm so mad at myself for having so many ideas in my head and never getting them all down on paper. I am going to try to use your video as a way of challenging myself to actually get started. Even if I hate it, even if it kills me because it isn't perfect, I'm going for it. I will be back in a month or so and I'll let you know how it went...
@beccahart88153 ай бұрын
I am inspired to press on after a first page! It's hard but intriguing. Thank you
@KierenWestwoodWriting3 ай бұрын
Have fun with it!
@alfar53453 ай бұрын
Thanks for the motivation man, I'm form Indonesian for now on I will write my own story even is not a trend hobby 🔥🔥🔥
@koolkid2342Ай бұрын
Thank you for this video! I’m going to start making a comic. It’s definitely going to be bad, but that doesn’t matter. The only thing that matters is that I’ll have started and have finally made my ideas come to life.
@Ashley-cb9th2 ай бұрын
The water is cold at first, but it’ll warm up quickly. Thank you for this video! I want to start my story that I have so many ideas for and I wrote a few pages but never knew how to continue. I’m going to get back into it, thank you!
@KierenWestwoodWriting2 ай бұрын
That's a great way to look at it!
@game_boyd1644 Жыл бұрын
I've wanted to start writing several stories in my head for the longest time, and yours is the first video I've seen that tells me to just do it, and you know what, maybe I will.
@KierenWestwoodWriting Жыл бұрын
You should! Just jump in and have fun with it.
@farmercow9793 ай бұрын
I am going to listen to your advice good sir! Today will mark the beginning of my journey as a writer!
@KierenWestwoodWriting3 ай бұрын
Have fun with it! I wish you the very best of luck!
@wendyhulsink77489 ай бұрын
Hello Wendy from the netherlands here. Yesterday I saw Your video and today I started my book. Thank You
@KierenWestwoodWriting9 ай бұрын
Hi Wendy! Fantastic, that's great to hear. Have fun with it and good luck!
@poorme1art Жыл бұрын
I can't express enough how critical that 1st minute was to me! I'm terribly afraid of failure, which is the reason why it took me so long to finally start practicing drawing, and why I haven't gathered my friends to play my RPG one-shot. That advice is for life, thank you!
@poorme1art Жыл бұрын
1:54 Dude you can't just call me out like that 😭
@KierenWestwoodWriting Жыл бұрын
It’s tough love my friend! 😁 YOU CAN! And if you can’t right now, you WILL learn ☺️
@tattoodude89463 ай бұрын
The thing that got me writing after years of "one day" and "when I have the time" was the George RR Martin and Stephen King conversation where Martin asked how King writes so many books. King replies that he writes six pages a day. That's it. Simple. I thought about it and said - well, I don't think I have time to write six pages, but I could write two or three. Heck, one page a day is 365 pages a year - that's a book right there! After that, I started writing and it has ebbed and flowed and is not steady, but I have written three novels now (which I'm still working on trying to hone) and I am so glad I started writing again. King has since been an inspiration for me on many levels. I don't always agree with what he says or the advice he gives, but I can relate to a lot of what he says and will always be grateful that I stumbled on that discussion he and Martin had.
@KierenWestwoodWriting3 ай бұрын
I saw that chat too, they were on stage at a convention I think? If it's the same one? You might have already seen it, but I just released another Stephen King video this week that might be of interest. Your approach really speaks to me, that's how I am too. Yeah it's a lot of work, but you can get there by doing what you can manage, when you can manage it.
@tattoodude89463 ай бұрын
@@KierenWestwoodWriting I think that King video was the first one of your videos I saw. I've had a rough go of writing the last few months and had a bad editor experience - my first editor experience no less. So, I was looking for some inspiration and motivation when I stumbled on your videos. I'm really enjoying your stuff and I have subscribed - looking forward to your future videos and hopefully I will be publishing someday soon. I am in the process of hiring a new editor right now. Fingers crossed it goes better this time!!! You and Brandon McNulty are now my go-to guys for advice and motivation. Thank you for what you do - it is important. Who knows - maybe I'll put a channel up in the next couple years - but the books come first!
@KierenWestwoodWriting3 ай бұрын
Awesome, glad to hear it's been helpful! Ah, yours is the second bad editor story I've heard just this week! Hopefully you can find one that fits you better this time around. I'd definitely recommend starting a channel at some point if it interests you, I'm really glad I did it!
@Haze_Nexus_real2 күн бұрын
I'm starting my story, today!
@spencerhulcy7277 күн бұрын
Kieren, I just wanted to say you are the first writer that has advice that truly resonates and seems doable for me. I have spent years where daydreams I have play like full length movies in my mind, but I haven't been able to translate them to paper. In the past 2 weeks I have written almost 19 full pages. Albeit, they read like a poorly written fanfiction. 😅 Thanks for all you do on here!
@KierenWestwoodWriting7 күн бұрын
Thanks so much! There's really not enough support and encouragement out there for writers. I'm really glad you've been able to make such a good start! Hopefully you're having fun with it. Keep going and building it up and I'm sure you'll be very glad you did 🙂
@braereid99632 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kieren. I did it. It's not great but I fkn did it and I'm proud of myself.
@KierenWestwoodWriting2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic, well done! It's not required to be great at all, you cna work towards great. RIght now, focus on just finishing things. That's what gets most people. You should be proud of yourself for giving it a shot!
@deellaboe4379 ай бұрын
Amazing Motivational Video!!! I'm teaching myself through amazing people like you who offer free writing advice. I think like most of us the issue is where and how to start. For Me, I list my characters and then list what I want in the story. Then write a summary no matter how horrible it is. I feel it's a starting point. Just Write The Book!!!! Everyone has a story to tell is my theory.
@KierenWestwoodWriting9 ай бұрын
Thank you! Where and how to start is definitely a massive barrier. That sounds like a good system to me, there always has to be a first step, the rest comes from there, sometimes like an avalanche, sometimes like a trail of breadcrumbs, but it comes eventually!
@granola760710 ай бұрын
i’ve been wanting to start a novel forever now and have come up with so many ideas but i’ve struggled with how to write in general. thank you for the words of encouragement and the understanding of facts. that it wont be amazing the first time
@KierenWestwoodWriting10 ай бұрын
Absolutely, it won’t be perfect, but that doesn’t mean it has no value! And think of all you’ll learn and how much better you’ll get with the practice ☺️
@adrianavelbacАй бұрын
I started writing online (ouh! 😂) and I cringe when I go back to read my first posts. My first book, even though short, took me ages to share because it's personal. Many posts stay on a file and never get published, not everything you write gets your okay to be out there, as a writer you always feel your writing can be better, it's never finished and that's a constant battle. Thank you for sharing 💖
@KierenWestwoodWritingАй бұрын
Yeah, I never feel like anything is finished either! Thanks for watching ☺️
@mariat.valdez646711 ай бұрын
This is one of the best motivational videos I've seen. "Mistakes are opportunities", Best phrase ever! Thank you. I will start today!
@KierenWestwoodWriting11 ай бұрын
Thank you! Mindset has a lot to do with it, I think. Once you stop being mad at yourself for imperfections, you see that every word you write is progress and that’s a good thing ☺️
@djone13699 ай бұрын
Well, I just saw Ur Video.. and I just started writing; literally right after watching Ur Video Bro..!! Thank U Very Much and Wish me Luck.. and if U can send a little prayer 🙏 over here, Too..!!
@KierenWestwoodWriting9 ай бұрын
Good luck and have fun! :)
@mrtaynkal4 ай бұрын
Thank you for this. I'm using it to motivate my students to get into their short stories.
@KierenWestwoodWriting4 ай бұрын
Fantastic! Hope it works!
@RexN66 ай бұрын
I started but then stopped because all of that you mentioned. I'm starting again and will not stop now. Will not bully myself. Thank you!
@KierenWestwoodWriting6 ай бұрын
Definitely don't bully yourself! Be your own biggest supporter.
@michelleballion6228 Жыл бұрын
Just wanted to say “thanks mate’b literally just needed telling how it is😁 stop faffing about & get on with it!!! Note to self! all the best michelle x
@KierenWestwoodWriting Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help 🙂 Forget everything and just jump in! Best of luck with it!
@Voice.of.the.Fire.Ministries3 жыл бұрын
I am so grateful that you are making these videos, you are an inspiration for new, up and coming writers. I am committed to writing every day. I found this app called Forest Stay Focused for the iOS. I’m not sure if it’s for the android or not. It’s the best app to use to help you focus on writing or whatever your doing to improve your life. You plant trees, if you quit or leave the app to check Facebook or whatever, your tree dies and withers. It’s 1.99 in the App Store, well worth the cost. I did my first 25 minute sprint yesterday and got 325 words in my crime fiction
@KierenWestwoodWriting3 жыл бұрын
That sounds like a really good idea! Whatever it takes to keep your focus, that's a great amount of words for 25 minutes 🙂 Keep at it!
@animejunkee2.0283 жыл бұрын
Still working on outlining, but I was able to figure out some things and it doesn't feel as stagnant as it did. It's still a slow process, but baby steps are better than nothing 👍
@KierenWestwoodWriting3 жыл бұрын
Nice work! Absolutely, everything is progress, even doing things wrong. It's all necessary to figure out what you need to do 🙂
@kiaraeddins546210 ай бұрын
I’m writing TODAY! Thank you!❤
@KierenWestwoodWriting10 ай бұрын
Excellent!
@tommy77433 ай бұрын
This is the best advice I've gotten.. I've spent so much wasted time on trying to learn from other youtube vids. All they did was make me second guess and question myself and delay. I'm done with that. I'm just going to write and let the chips fall where they may. ❤ thank you for the encouragement I needed.
@KierenWestwoodWriting3 ай бұрын
There definitely isn't enough encouragement out there for new writers. There's so much focus on 'don't make this mistake, don't do this' but making mistakes is the best way to learn! Have fun with it, get started, there's no pressure to do anything other than have fun and be creative. I hope you enjoy it and thanks for watching!
@jhazplayz7 ай бұрын
I'm starting my story today!!
@KierenWestwoodWriting7 ай бұрын
Awesome! Go for it :)
@WeOnlyEatSoup17 күн бұрын
Just started writing after putting it off for years great hobby
@grayowl1114 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much I have been wasting time, I will make the comment to my dreams starting to day.Peace and Love
@KierenWestwoodWriting Жыл бұрын
Go for it! You can do it :)
@youareawesome5236Ай бұрын
Im at 40000 words now, 65% through my first thing, 1500 words a day minimum plus 30 minutes a day on KZfaq watching you or Jerry Jenkins or Story Grid (i think its called). Im writing by hand first, so my brain can stay well ahead n spot minor issues arising. None so far but its plotted till the last sentence, so that makes it easier. Ive got a bunch of stories outlined from start to finish but was scared to try. Now im going, i legit believe I'll be 1 of the 30 of the 1000 who start, to finish. I legit believe I'll send you copy of my book in a few years. Ya gotta finish though. Its only an idea, until you finish it. Great video, your stuff is solid n my brain gets it.
@KierenWestwoodWritingАй бұрын
I'm sure you'll get there, sounds like you've got everything that you need! A plan, determination, and a routine. That really covers a significant portion of writing a book, honestly. Good stuff! Keep going :)
@youareawesome5236Ай бұрын
@@KierenWestwoodWriting Thanks heaps, I'll finish it. Again great vids, wish I'd found this pearl when it came out. I'm gonna screen shot your reply for motivation.
@xavier_sb Жыл бұрын
Would like to make a couple of notes that I've heard, and hopefully it inspires others to get started with their own writing (I take no credit for these): 1) Similar to what was stated at 0:10 , a digital artist once said, "The reasons of why I want to draw are more powerful than the reasons of why I don't." Just replace the word "draw" with "write." 2) This one probably stuck with me the most: "Basically I tell myself, 'If I don't tell this story, then it'll never be told.' Which is very true - no one will tell your story like you do. Your characters won't act or think the same way if someone else writes the story."
@Magmarl3 күн бұрын
i'm gonna finally start writing my story thanks to this although i dont yet know what to write im going to start anyways
@sharinalmi774711 ай бұрын
Thank you lots for making this video and putting it out there. ive always been interested in writing and used to write short stories and poems as a tween. but i never developed my writing or took it too seriously. I'd always either put it off for later or just be too chicken to begin. Even juswriting comments under videos i enjoy has been something i wasnt able to do. i'd type out a paragraph and then just slam the backspace button, because i was sure that my words hold no value and don't add anything to the conversation. i'm slowly learning to change that, and this comment is a small contribution towards that effort. i wish the best of luck to everyone in this comments section with their writing endeavours.
@KierenWestwoodWriting11 ай бұрын
You know, I do the exact same thing with KZfaq comments. I can’t seem to leave one without backspacing it. Your words do hold value though, and you should absolutely tell the stories you feel like telling! It’s difficult to push through that mental boundary, but if you can do it, it’s so worth it. Go for it!
@monstermoo41918 ай бұрын
You S.OB... I'm in. I'm starting my story... and subscribed.
@KierenWestwoodWriting8 ай бұрын
Welcome! 👈☺️ Have fun with it!
@rosyduran13663 ай бұрын
Thanks for posting this I started but I almost gave up before I even finished. Thank you for the encouragement
@KierenWestwoodWriting3 ай бұрын
Absolutely, don't give up! Starting is the hardest part.
@darthrevan59767 ай бұрын
I wanted to start writing for so long and all iv done is write a few scenes at most but I finally worked up the courage to write another one i don't have a story to go along with it. I don't even have the entire scene planned out but it is more then iv done in months and its a start.
@bitvint7 ай бұрын
I´m starting today. I will do it! I can do it!!!!
@cadeer43128 күн бұрын
Today will be the day I get ahead of my procrastination and start writing. Thanks so much!
@KierenWestwoodWriting8 күн бұрын
Go for it!
@kierongowans3428 Жыл бұрын
I wrote a book 2014 it was a complete flop, but I’m still enjoying writing and I know this second novel will be better. I have decided to write short stories and will be joining the writers bureau soon.
@KierenWestwoodWriting Жыл бұрын
I've written plenty of those myself! I thought they were a waste of time, but there's no such thing in writing. Every word you get down can teach you more about the craft. Hope the short stories go well! I love writing short fiction personally. It's a whole different feeling.
@animejunkee2.0283 жыл бұрын
I will try to work on the outline and script for my comic today, and I'll come back to let you know how it went. And thank you.
@greenmountain3718 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the important reminder! This applies so well to my uni dissertation, which in the end of the day is exactly the same as any other story. So much prep has happened to reach this stage, and it's like there are a million hands pulling me away from the edge of the diving board - "you haven't sorted your argument coherently", "you need to read through the data more", "make sure you don't go down the wrong track". So today I will jump in and see what happens, and then go from there. I'll come back in a few days. Good luck with your writing everyone!
@KierenWestwoodWriting Жыл бұрын
I remember writing my own! Best of luck with it, I’m sure you’ll do well!
@quanarichlove33008 ай бұрын
I’m starting my story today!! Thank you soo much! I just started and have one page done then started overthinking 😩& You’ve helped me to keep going!🙏🏾
@KierenWestwoodWriting8 ай бұрын
Well done! That’s great to hear. Remember to have fun with it ☺️
@violamuwanga7 ай бұрын
This is my confirmation. Just write, just write. You'll figure it all out as you go along. Thank you😊
@josephc34087 ай бұрын
That negative self-talk can be a beast but this message was more powerful than it! 🔥 And I instantly subscribed after watching this video, because this is content I need to consistently watch. I have a screenplay in mind that I plan write and use as the first component towards completing a short film. So, I am committed…and this is my first step! 📝
@ZionistWorldOrder7 ай бұрын
thanks! i saw an accountant become a best seller, he made time by getting up 05 and writing to 07 before starting his day and thought about the story during the day to make notes.. i was a kid and he was on bloomberg morning news i think. now 20 years later i am set to start.. i think i will have a go at his method.
@multistorysandwich5 ай бұрын
I've been endlessly planning a show concept for years because I was too scared to just start writing. I'm a terrible writer but honestly I'm going to start writing instead of waiting until everything I've thought of is perfect. I hope I go full on with this thank you for telling me that I should start and shouldn't be afraid of mistakes.
@KierenWestwoodWriting5 ай бұрын
Firstly, I bet you're not terrible at all. Second, every word you get down makes you a better writer, so there's no wasted words. It's really really hard to write through perfectionism, I feel that myself in a big way, but it can be done. Your mistakes help you become a better writer, they're like little boosts in progress that fill in gaps for you. If you can learn to stop seeing them as 'I'm bad at this' and instead see them as 'great, I just learned ______' it can help you ease that mental pressure a bit. Good luck! Don't forget to have fun and don't judge yourself!
@itarfer3 жыл бұрын
idk when u got to 1k subscribers but congrats! Your ball is in motion! It's gunna keep snowballing!
@KierenWestwoodWriting3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Got there about a month ago, nice milestone for sure 🙂
@seriaz3933Ай бұрын
I want to, more than anything. But i have always been my own worse enemy. Thank you for this video.
@taylorreid91010 ай бұрын
I’ve been at it pretty consistently for a year . And my writing is very spotty as far as how good. Some passages I’m proud of others make me role my eyes. WAtchinf this helps me take a step back and appreciate progress made
@KierenWestwoodWriting9 ай бұрын
It's really hard to quantify your progress as a writer, but if you can already see progression after a year, that's a great sign!
@MIMI-jw9ny2 жыл бұрын
I am committing to writing TODAY ! Thank you :)
@KierenWestwoodWriting2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! Go for it 😃
@hooman.. Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I didn't know where to start. I wasn't even able to make a story. It's been two years since I started writing or started to think of. I tried many times .... I failed. My motivation was ending. I just can't write a story. I tried many time writing one or two page and then deleting it. But now I will start my story - wheather good or bad and I will come back once I have completed it.
@KierenWestwoodWriting Жыл бұрын
Go for it! Don't forget, it doesn't have to be good, that's not a requirement, it only has to be finished. Then each story after that will get a little easier and a little better 😊
@JackieBeukes18 күн бұрын
I'm going to to start writing today, thank you.
@lucillekluivert343 Жыл бұрын
THANK U FOR YOUR SUPPORT TO MAKE ME NOT WANNA QUIT DOING IT BECAUSE ITS NUDGING ME FOR A LONG TIME TO DO IT AND I ALMOST STARTED THAN STOPPED AND WENT TO DO SOMETHING ELSE THAN I FAILED AND NOW AM GONNA START AGAIN THANK U SO MUCH FOR YOUR ENCOURAGEMENT IT HELPED ME NOT TO QUIT ON IT LIKE YOU SAID JUST DO IT ANYWAY THANK U ONCE AGAIN
@KierenWestwoodWriting Жыл бұрын
Go for it! Don't quit. Right now your writing might not be what you want it to be, but one day it could be if you keep going! Writing is like that, one day you'll look back and see how much progress you made.
@johnwatermanchishala59366 ай бұрын
Am looking forward to start, thanks bro
@lisavitale841010 ай бұрын
You inspired me to take take steps to move forward. I’ve written a piece of flash fiction that I may end up submitting to you for feedback and how to move forward with writing more flash fiction in the future.
@KierenWestwoodWriting10 ай бұрын
Fantastic! I’m really glad you were able to write something ☺️ getting started is the part I find the most difficult.
@mangledtapes4 ай бұрын
I am starting today. Thank you for making the video I needed to see the most.
@JuuriMohamed10 ай бұрын
Thank you for giving me this opportunity I was so scared of my competition and I was so bad at Ed for writing and Proverbs I don't use similes a lot but me my friend my teacher helps me and he told me that I read my books but I don't need but I know I have a lot of stress to read but I don't how about you give me the opportunity to give me I'm a good writer but I don't I had it for myself but I have all the stories about my head but I don't use it by my spellings but they say do not use them long words but I need it but I try my best to use it but I got Maps ballot 16 to 15 or 10 sometimes I like to feel like a picture just write anything that I like to thank you for giving me this opportunity❤❤❤
@umeahmad57242 ай бұрын
Thank you so much man! Now I have the courage to finally start writing ☺️
@Dr.Ridhava Жыл бұрын
I want to write my own book someday. Not right now. Maybe in a couple years time. But I want to write my own blog right now. Your video has given me the push. I will start writing and build on the momentum.
@KierenWestwoodWriting Жыл бұрын
Fantastic, go for it, enjoy the process and I wish you the very best of luck with it 🙂
@ChandanSingh_01Ай бұрын
Thank you sir , I am starting Writing from Today
@Snow_Cowboy343 ай бұрын
I miss writing. I don't know why I stopped. I should just bite the bullet and dive In. I'll save this video and come back. I feel like it will be good for me. ty.
@simoneschuil77955 ай бұрын
Hi Kieren, started writing 2 weeks ago. Pushing myself to write at least a few days a week. Now at more than 10000 words already. I feel this is right! An amazing journey
@KierenWestwoodWriting5 ай бұрын
Fantastic! That's great progress :)
@NashConte2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kieren for this video. It was the best words of advice I got so far. I have always been procrastinating about writing stories which in fact, my passion since I was a kid.
@KierenWestwoodWriting2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I'm glad I could help you follow that passion!
@patrickhurd74772 ай бұрын
I am starting my story today!
@NehaGupta-ch2tjАй бұрын
You are watching me on youtube because you want to do it..that that line. Yaas.
@ItzDerppyАй бұрын
This is me holding myself accountable. I'm going to start tomorrow:)
@KierenWestwoodWritingАй бұрын
Nice :) Good luck and make sure you have fun!
@sanjitjoseph876610 күн бұрын
I Sanjit Joseph, am starting writing today.
@qsaif5 ай бұрын
I started mine a few months ago and stopped it. This is what I needed to hear. Thanks
@samasaad64716 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video. It motivated me
@ioannis-johnmizithras10 ай бұрын
I was actually looking for tips and methods, cause I'm inherently horrible with words and talking 😂 but I have stories to tell. Still really appreciate what you're saying, word!
@log-in-a-pond Жыл бұрын
Starting my story today, been putting it off but your video gave me some clarity needed to start. Thank you, i will come back later for a progress check 🙏
@KierenWestwoodWriting Жыл бұрын
Awesome, well done! Have fun and enjoy it. Remember you don't need to have all the answers, just get going and see where it takes you. Good luck!
@jarretthager32758 ай бұрын
I've been thinking about what some key initial story points will be in my story, but this video helped me realize that the thoughts I'm having about the decision are the same thoughts that my protagonist will have and I DO need to just write it because if I figure it out before hand then I'll probably just gloss over indecisiveness and anxiety that I want my character to feel. So, thank you. I'm going to just start writing and see where my fingers take me!
@KierenWestwoodWriting8 ай бұрын
That's an interesting observation! I think there's definitely value in you discovering the story as your character does. A lot of writers do that. Definitely give it a go and see where it takes you.
@atonaito35512 ай бұрын
I've just started. Been thinking about it for a while. I want to make a manga but idk where to start. Ill follow the advice and just write till i reach somewhere.
@williambwright44706 ай бұрын
This was exactly what I needed. Thank you. Starting today and I look up to following up! Looking forward to watching more from you also!
@KierenWestwoodWriting6 ай бұрын
Thank you! Awesome stuff, go for it!
@ObsideoVir6 ай бұрын
Great video! I loved the "putting on the armor" analogy; I helped me realize that this fear of judgment about what I write and of being terrible at something to begin with is really no different than all the other times I did stuff that scared the absolute crap out of me, but I did it anyway, because courage, as they say, is not feeling no fear about the thing, it's doing the thing in spite of it.
@KierenWestwoodWriting6 ай бұрын
I couldn't agree more! Absolutely the right way to look at it I think. The fear is a temporary state of discomfort and that's a worthwhile investment I think :)
@sydneystoltenberg62068 ай бұрын
You are so right. I have so many ideas, some I've even done a fair amount of world building for, but I'm scared if I start it'll be awful compared to my old work because it's been over a decade since I've written any stories... but I've gotta just start already as you said, I'll figure it out from there -- thank you for your awesome pep talk 😊
@KierenWestwoodWriting8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! I can understand that reluctance, but you might very well surprise yourself. Maybe you'll be a little rusty, but all the stuff you've learned before will still be there.
@hnvloki8 ай бұрын
I'm writing a story on someone I loved who recently passed away. I'm afraid to start it because I have so far to go and it's a whole lot of emotion I'm afraid of. Your video has given me a bit of inspiration to do it and maybe I'll find some closure in doing so. I'll let you know when I started.
@KierenWestwoodWriting8 ай бұрын
I can definitely imaginethat must be daunting, I'm really glad I could help in a small way! I wish you the very best of luck with it.
@thesolitarywitch4908Ай бұрын
Thank you. I'm glad I came across this video.
@lunarlavender2 ай бұрын
Man, thanks for this video I actually wrote something for the first time. I mean, not really. All the writing I used to do since 2021 was by roleplaying with friends. And sure, it was fun, but I always wished to do something more. Like write actual pieces, as a little hobby besides drawing. But I always got insecure about my abilities and compared myself to my writer friends. Today I wrote a scene between some of my characters, with around 760 words. And sure it isn't a lot, but to me it's a meaningful start. My writing of course ended up very shitty- lol. But I don't care, I kinda had fun and I know this is just the beginning, so I can't just expect to be writing like Shakespeare. Pluuus English is not my first language. Thank you so much, today I made it be day one!
@KierenWestwoodWriting2 ай бұрын
760 is plenty for one day! That's a good amount, and having fun is the main thing. Really glad this video could help a little bit!
@lauryn39628 ай бұрын
i really needed this,i have always wanted to be a writer since primary school level up to secondary,i really enjoyed writing compositions in school,and i really loved how creative i was i would be the top in my class and the congratulations really made me feel like "yes,i can do it,i will be a writer in future", ,sadly that's not the case,i'm not and i never wrote any stories until recently when i started writing some short stories,,i have never enrolled in college and i feel like i might never fulfill my dreams,,i'm currently 24years,i don't know if i can still join college or it's too late😢
@KierenWestwoodWriting8 ай бұрын
It's never too late to do something you love, especially not when you're 24! :) College is a great idea, but remember too that you don't have to have qualifications and stuff to be writer, you just have to write.
@lauryn39628 ай бұрын
@@KierenWestwoodWriting thank you for this
@UnfortunateKera2 ай бұрын
Originally, planned to create a game but since at my current assets, my setups are just not good enough even for a starter game-making apps. Very old device. But now I am making a new path for it. I am planning to write a novel so I can plan the story for the game by getting feedbacks and foreshadow my game mechanics and stuff. I think this is the path that may work and I am not afraid of failing.