“You Can edit a Bad page But you cant edit a Blank page”

I love how he talks like he actually cares about you writing your book. I feel like I don't want to disappoint him 😂😅 I will write my book for you Sir

I've been developing a book idea for YEARS, and I'm finally ready to start. I have no formal training, so UKposts is my writing mentor. I appreciate your humility, and your generosity in sharing tips like these for apprentices like myself. Thank you Jerry!

"If it's boring to you, your reader is asleep."

He's like the Bob ross of writing

I am 74 years old and have never written a book. I am debating between writing a screen play or book. It is a compelling story about a friend of mine who was disabled and ended up being one of the most talented musician, singer and song writer I have ever known. I just hope I can due him justice so other people can know his story. You have filled in many pieces for me so that Ii think I can at least start. Thank you.

I am a ten year old. I love reading and writing books. This is my time to shine. I have this competition to write a book and I will be competing against people from 17 other countries. You have helped me complete my book, The awesome adventure of Mom-o-tron. Now all that’s left is winning. Thank you Mr.Jenkins ❤ Anvi

His voice is so soothing. It’s like he’s really calm about it all because he trusts you.

I wrote 119 books in the last 40 years: no one : My brain : That's three books a year!

"You don't just survive, you thrive" facts! 💯🔥

I've dreamt of being an author since I was 7 years old and I've never felt I was good enough. I'm 25 now and I've finally decided to take the plunge and start writing again. All of these tips are things I definitely needed to hear, so thank you very much!

... Can we just take a moment to acknowledge his AMAZING keyboard?!

To whoever needs it: stop watching videos about writing and write, you've got this

I'm not a writer - at least, not for books. But I am making my first indie game. I don't know why or how I stumbled on this video, but I'm glad I did. This is how my game will be brought to life. Thank you for the advice, sir! PS: Loved the quote "Quality is the point."

I’ve been writing the same book since I was 13. I’m 20 now and the book has transformed over and over and I know I’ll never publish it but it’s nice to write something for myself and have my own world to escape to

1. Establish your writing space. 2. Assemble your writing tools. 3. Break the project into small pieces. 4. Settle on your big idea. 5. Construct your outline. 6. Set a firm writing schedule. (Firm Deadline) 7. Conduct your research. 8. Write a compelling, reader-first, opener. 9. Fill your story with conflict and tension. 10. Turn off your internal editor. (While writing) 11. Don't quit during the Marathon of the Middle. 12. Write a resounding ending. 13. Become a ferocious (aggressive) self-editor. Edit: I highly recommend watching the video too for a better explanation, this is just an overview of the content.

This is like having a masterclass on youtube for free

“The marathon of the middle” this has been my biggest challenge. As a young boy I always came up with story ideas that pushed me to write a book which I really did, but I always lost the passion on the ways. For many times I failed to complete my books but rather came up with new story but still the same issue arose.

You wanna know how stunning of a writer he is , just think how he walked you through the whole video without getting bored for a second .. Love it , and I'm following for more ♥️

"I dont promise you a best seller." Thumb's up for your genuineness sire.

15:55 If you have several ideas, pick the one that is the most emotional because readers remember what moves them. Excellent advice.

I’m currently starting my fiction- writing journey and your videos have been super helpful! You’re very easy to listen to and your tips are full of no-nonsense common sense. Thank you 🙏.

Just love how you deliver so complicated tasks in so simple way! Thank you!

"I wouldn't show this first draft to my worst enemy" 😂 mood every time

"A writer can write ANYWHERE!" That actually helped me. 👨🏾‍💻✍🏾

All of these years, I've found it hard to write the things that came up down, but you really helped me more than you will ever realize, thank you so much. I love your advice, and you're truly very admirable.

This is just what I needed! I didn’t know I was stuck in the marathon at the middle. Glad to know it happens with all writers!!

1. Establish your writing space. 2. Assemble your writing tools. 3. Break the project into small pieces. 4. Settle on your big idea. 5. Construct your outline. 6. Set a firm writing schedule. (Firm Deadline). 7. Conduct your research. 8. Write a compelling, reader-first, opener. 9. Fill your story with conflict and tension. 10. Turn off your internal editor. (While writing). 11. Don't quit during the Marathon of the Middle. 12. Write a resounding ending. 13. Become a ferocious (aggressive) self-editor.

I love the thing on his bookshelf that says Let's eat Grandpa. Let's eat, Grandpa. Commas save lives. 15:20

I didn't have to read any of his books to know that he is a real deal of a writer. Every word in this video is very beautifully put together. Very smooth yet very impactful in every point he is trying to make. Thank you.

Jerry, you are an inspiration. I appreciate your calm demeanor as it creates a memorable delivery. Thank you!

Thank you so much for this... at nearly 48.... after raising 7 kids and putting off the urge to write since I was 14.... I AM DOING THIS.... and Jerry, this helped me more than you know. ♡ To any young people reading this.... DON'T WAIT UNTIL YOU'RE 48. Go for it ♡

"Speed is not the point. Quality is the point."

I appreciate your advice, not just because I'd love to bring my imagined story to life, but because I struggle with prioritizing & organizing my day to day life. This video helped me a little bit with how to differentiate the most important tasks for my day & how to write a list that's easy for me to follow. Thank you for your wisdom. ❤

Jerry, as someone that has just began the journey as a writer, I think this is the most solid, well thought out and useful advice on You Tube.

I have a favorite bit of advice given to me by my grandmother, “Don’t write it right, just write it down.” Easier said than done at times! Thanks for the list of tips!

You do know what you are talking about with keeping the audience's attention, because I never thought I would watch the entire 17 minutes of this video, but I was at the end before I knew it and I wanted more. Thanks so much for your videos.

Fabulous video, Jerry. You have liberated me! I've written three novels and have experienced all the challenges you've highlighted. With your advice, I will be approaching my fourth book in a far more structured way. Thanks.

Well, what a wonderful example of a real teacher offering back to people of their own experiences. Heart-felt and completely appreciated..

12 year old girl, hoping to start a new hobby and express myself through writing stories.. Thank you for the tips!

Write drunk, edit sober - Hemingway

This is one of my best YT Video I've watched so far 2023-2024. Grateful to get to know you.. Thank you for sharing this with us & Best of luck for your next project 🌹

This is the first bit of information I came across in trying to determine how I write my first book and I am so enamored by the content and the supportive tone of Mr Jenkins that I feel more energized to accomplish this self imposed task.

"Speed is not the point. Quality is the point,". This quotes slap me in the face really hard. Thank you Sir!

Criminally underrated. The rest of the young writing world needs to hear these nuggets of wisdom!

Thank you very much for the incredible insights you have shared with us Jerry - you have no idea how much I value it! I've written about 80 pages of my book so far and have a whole bunch of things to go back and attend to along the way. Appreciate you and your generous spirit and wisdom, so thanks again.

I have never fallen in love with a video about writing like this one. He makes it look easy and very achievable. I am looking forward to consuming all your content Thank you jerry

"Change the outline, don't change the book." Me who changed my book for the 14th time: 👁👄👁

The biggest problem I had when I begun writing was wanting to do it "correctly". I wanted to know what outlines, structures, templates, and exactly how each detail should be carefully placed. I spent way too much of my time scavenging the internet for step-by-step guides and not actually writing a single word. Don't do what I did. Just write, eventually you'll begin to feel the flow and the words will piece together in the beautiful art form we call writing. Your first draft is inevitably going to be horrible, so don't waste your time and effort focusing on it. Get out your pen and paper, open up your laptop, do whatever you need to do to get started, and just write. Trust me, it'll all come together in the end.

I've spent so much time thinking I was hopeless. I can't tell you how relief I feel now as I see all the pages piling up on my desk and the notepads dripping with sentences. It is hard to write a book, especially if you are like me, someone who doesn't have any sort of academic preparation in writing but it's full of ideas. Maybe too many. And that's leaving the language barrier aside. Thank you for sharing this. It's inspiring!

the informations were so organized and the declarations were absolutely perfect ! this video is so helpful thank you so much !

Thanks for the calm, non-dominating advice.

I'm 16. I've been developing a story from the age of twelve through roleplaying, bits of writing and art. I know the characters like the back of my hand. I have grown with them through their and my own development during life. Going to try writing a book soon about it. You've really inspired me, thank you.

Wow. Just listening to these 13 steps all the way through felt like it's personal in the way you talk to have me understand what is important, I will definitely kick of and use these steps to guide me. A BIG THANK YOU

This is great, Jerry. You have such a reassuring way about you, and I can tell that you really care about helping people get their books out of their heads and into text 👍

15:17 *Let's eat Grandpa.* *Let's eat, Grandpa.* *Commas save lives.*

Meanwhile, some youtubers: "I WrOtE a NoVeL iN a MoNtH" Thank you very much for posting actually great advices unlike others

You really hit the nail on the head. I never finish writing my book cos I never put a deadline on it. I never also schedule my writing....I only write when i feel bored and thats bad. Thanks alot sir. You talk like you care and want to guide us into. Glad i found this video. Will follow each step. This was really helpful...Thank you very much. You have helped me alot.😪❤

I love the way in which you state out things clearly. This is going to help me out a lot.

How ironic that I just discovered this video the day after I finished writing my first novel! I feel even more confident about it after watching this wonderful video by such a talented, thoughtful and ambitious soul. It took me over 14 years of procrastination, frustration, and typing to achieve this goal. My message to everyone on here working on their book: please don't give up. Be patient with your writing, and even more importantly, be kind to yourself. Keep at it. You'll get there.

Writing has so many benefits for the brain. It’s not about becoming a best selling author...unless of course it is 😂

Thank you Jerry. I will certainly be referencing your website as go through the journey of writing this book. I am excited and nervous. But with you as my guide, I feel better now.

I really appreciate this as it's probably saved me lots of time. I realize that I simply don't have the internal drive to do any of this stuff. My writing dreams are just pipe dreams, I think I'll keep them that way. But I'll keep reading, and supporting writers who actually produce fine work!

I knew this dude was serious when I saw the typewriter keyboard, what a dude

I can't take that much wisdom in a single video

Hey Jerry. Thanks for the insight about the marathon in the middle. That's just where I'm at. I knew I needed to spice it up. You've just confirmed it for me. Much appreciated. Regards Bon 👣

This is awesome! I really needed this today. Thank you for making this video ❤

I love this. "If you need an editor, is it really your work?" Never found another author who feels the same way.

I’m a 47 year old postman from Ireland who absolutely loved writing when younger . I’ve always wanted to write a book , just so I can say I did it. Tried , failed , every single time . I have watched countless videos , read an array of books promising me it knew how to do it. I just opened a beer and happened to see this video on my feed. In all these years this is the only advice that makes any sense to me . Thank you so much. I am now on a quest to consume everything you have inadvertently laid out for me . Thank you mr Jenkins - and I mean that Edit - I don’t want this video to end

Some great stuff here, getting me over the hump and plunging right back in. Thank you, good sir.

Thank you for this! I've had an idea for my first book for a few years. Recently, some friends have asked me how it's coming. Sadly, I just have a few notes and ideas written down. This chat/lecture is very helpful in providing motivation and structure for just how to do it. Thank you!

"How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time." - Jerry B. Jenkins

Writer's block during the above? Write something, anything. 'The cat sat on the mat' becomes 'The cat, weary from a long morning of being a cat, sat on the mat'. That morphs to 'The cat, weary from a long morning of being a cat, decided to add some variety to its daily life by not sitting on the mat'. And you're up and running.. 'Deeto opened the door and walked in...' can easily become a dramatic paragraph, and it doesn't even matter that you don't have a character called Deeto (you do now..).

I'm really fascinated by your outline and the explanations you are giving, I love to listen to this video repeatedly.Thank sir.

You are so wondrous. Thank you for making such high quality content. It’s refreshing and really a gift to the internet as a whole. We need more inspired writers and story tellers. Best wishes,thank you kind sir.

I don’t usually comment and I’ve watched a lot of tutorials and videos (I guess we all have) but something about him is so paternal, you want to keep listening. The points he raised are all so valid and he explained fiction and non-fiction in the simplest language.

So many of these “How to write a book” videos, but this the first one I watched to the end. Excellently explained and understood. Subscribed 👍

So happy this video and this channel came up on my feed. EXACTLY what I've been looking for.

This is so interesting and useful! Thank you :) I especially liked the last point you made because it's the thing I struggle with most. You said, "you have to polish that thing until it sings". It makes so much sense. Whenever I write a poem, every word counts. I want it to flow, like music. But when writing a long book, I tend to "cut corners" and focus more on whole paragraphs instead of sentences, let alone each word. But each word matters. Each sentence can make a difference like you explained with a few examples.

"Cut to add power," "Readers remember what moves them, "if it seems boring to you, your reader is asleep." Thank you for this helpful list spoken succinctly and effectively.

“How bad do you want this?” Important reminder. Thank you.

I just finsihed writing my second draft of a science fiction slash fantasy novel three years ago, before I even wrote one word, I searched youtube and found this video, and yes. This exactly the video that led me to start among good you-tubers who provide me with great advices. Today, exactly this hour and time, I finished my 80k words second draft, after I wrote the first one with 95k words. Before this video there’s a good advice which I found helpful for me and others: the first draft is meant to be finished not published or perfect. only after you finish the first draft, you will have the well and strong mental muscle to say, every time you struggle with compensation, is: “I already did this, I can continue writing until I finish this one. “ It will keep you writing.

Thank you this is great advice. Working on a novel and been stressing myself out with my internal critic. I appreciate that you confirm not to expect so many pages in one sitting. Quality over quantity.

I am not writing a best selling novel. I just want to improve my writing skills.

This man has this aura coming even through the screen. I dont know how he manages to,but the calm voice he speaks,makes your ears want to listen anyway.The atmosphere is quite calm and quiet,the perfect atmosphere for writing a book and he knows it,cause he has a very long experience on it. The steps are so thought-well and helpful. This whole video sends you to a whole other dimension. It honestly hypnotized me and my ears caught every word. Never been this focused in something in my life. And i have a story,which is fictional,and i feel so happy for it and i have this idea with me everywhere i go. My mind creates new opportunities for the characters in the book when it sees places.Its like,the more i get inspired,the more i want to see.I will succeed on this work and i know it. Not just to make it to the best-seller’s,but because thats my passion, *writing* ....

I feel this was a gift. Clear and encouraging, I will see it again and again until it's in my head for good. So, thank you.

The level of honesty….wow! So glad I found your channel💪🏿 subscribed!

I love how he lay down all of this in a non-condescending manner.

This man is a God send, I swear. I have never been so motivated!

I can't thank enough for this video. This just triggered me for good. It's surely gonna be my best novel, I promise myself. Thank you so much!

Thank goodness for you, Jerry!!! Every time the tug of doubt and darkness draws me off course you are a beacon to set me back into the tempest and holding fast the wheel

This is one of the best videos I have ever seen on UKposts. Thank you sir

I'm 17 and wrote my first YA novel when I was 15. I'm working on seven more novels and hope to make it successful one day. Writing means the world to me... one of the most effective tips I personally use are: 1. ensuring that the leading character or protagonist has a character sketch and a proper outline before I decide to add him/her in my book. 2. Every character should have a unique personality trait and should not be Bland 3. NEVER exclude the emotional aspect of your characters! always ensure you express your characters feelings and thoughts throughout the book. 4. Make effective use of figurative language (etc metaphors, smilies, personification) it really helps. 5. reconstruct your sentences when editing your book, you can always come up with attractive and creative ways to rephrase sentences. 6. Avoid cliche dialogue at all cost... If you're aiming at a romance theme it's easy to get carried away with typical and overused dialogue. Try to change that and create dynamic and original phrases that is heartfelt. 7. incorporate realistic emotions in your character. To do that, try analyzing your surroundings and the people around you to get a better picture. 8. Don't rush the writing process. As tedious as it seems, writing a book isn't too hard, however it's a carefully crafted art that shouldn't be rushed. make sure every single page has quality and depth in it. So write slowly even if it takes over a year. 9. Take short breaks because it's important to clear your mind and come up with fresh ideas 10. learn synonyms 11. enjoy the process 😊

Jerry, I thank you very much for all the important information you share with us. This is gold. May God bless you.

This is amazing thank you, currently working on my first horror espionage. I had trouble but listening to this video has helped structure and give me the confidence needed to thrive with this book.

That's a piece of GREAT advice, "If it stays with you" if every time you tell your idea of a book and it gets bigger.

I love how he isn’t like other people who will explain beginning, middle, and end. He tells you different things like Reader First.

Tension every page. That's a good thing to always have in mind.

Thank you☀️

This is a great video on book writing. I love the pace on this video, it's easy to understand and not rushed.