how i write my books 🌟 beginner tips, brainstorming, plotting & more

an updated overview of my current novel writing process. (writing softwares used, preferred plot structure for sff, thoughts on outlining, etc etc.) mentioned: ↠ Ellipsus: https://ellipsus.com/ ↠ Scrivener: https://www.literatureandlatte.com/sc... 📬 Contact: ↠ For rights, publicity, and other professional inquiries about my books, please visit: https://kmfajardo.com/contact/ ↠ For sponsorships & brand collaborations (business inquiries only): [email protected] ☕️ support the channel by leaving a tip or get extra/early content by joining my monthly memberships: https://ko-fi.com/krismf/tiers 0:00 hello 1:01 how i feel about outlining now 3:03 brain dump aka chaos 4:16 research 5:59 what i use instead of google docs NOT SPONSORED 7:16 organization 11:01 logline and blurb 13:31 outline and beat sheet 18:21 ideating scenes 19:41 happy writing ₊˚⊹⋆₊˚⊹⋆₊˚⊹⋆₊˚⊹⋆ / about / i'm kris, a speculative fiction writer documenting my writing process, traditional publishing journey, and chatting about craft. 🍸 LOCAL HEAVENS | out now (Bindery Books/Zaffre) ↠ "Great Gatsby x Black Mirror x Bladerunner. A queer cyberpunk Gatsby reimagining following a Filipino American corporate hacker investigating the secrets of the elite." ↠ https://kmfajardo.com/local-heavens/ / where to find me / 👋 socials + all links: https://linktr.ee/kmfajardo 💌 free newsletter: https://kmfajardo.substack.com/ ☕️ support my work through ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/krismf author website: https://kmfajardo.com/ 🌱 my keyboard (affiliate link): https://epomaker.com/products/epomake... ↠ the keyboard switches I have are the LEOBOG Reaper Switches 🏷️ writing tips, writer, science fiction fantasy author, novel writing tips, how to write a book, authortube, story structure, writing craft

My CHARACTER-BUILDING process (step by step + template) | BRAINSTORM TO BOOK SERIES, ep. 03
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My CHARACTER-BUILDING process (step by step + template) | BRAINSTORM TO BOOK SERIES, ep. 03

all the mistakes i made writing my first books 🍀 why you should finish your novel *even if it sucks*
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all the mistakes i made writing my first books 🍀 why you should finish your novel *even if it sucks*

why you can’t finish writing your book 🔍 beginner-friendly tips + writer pep talk
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why you can’t finish writing your book 🔍 beginner-friendly tips + writer pep talk

how to write book without outlining it🌻 structure, crafting a strong draft, & mindset
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how to write book without outlining it🌻 structure, crafting a strong draft, & mindset

The Writing Advice I Wish I’d Ignored (After 27 Novels) 📝☕️
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The Writing Advice I Wish I’d Ignored (After 27 Novels) 📝☕️

7 Tips for Writing Your FIRST DRAFT | Lessons I've learned the hard way and how I draft now
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7 Tips for Writing Your FIRST DRAFT | Lessons I've learned the hard way and how I draft now

how I make a plot grid to outline my books
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how I make a plot grid to outline my books

how i develop my book ideas ✍️ (getting from a premise to a plot)
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how i develop my book ideas ✍️ (getting from a premise to a plot)

CHOSEN ONE!! YOU SMILED LIKE AN ANGEL... THEN PLAYED CHESS LIKE THE MASTER
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CHOSEN ONE!! YOU SMILED LIKE AN ANGEL... THEN PLAYED CHESS LIKE THE MASTER

how to brainstorm your novel *from scratch* ✍🏼✨ writing advice
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how to brainstorm your novel *from scratch* ✍🏼✨ writing advice

People Don't Know the Difference Between Writing a Book and Being a Writer...
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People Don't Know the Difference Between Writing a Book and Being a Writer...

Why Your Main Character Feels "Flat" (The Anatomy of Resonance)
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Why Your Main Character Feels "Flat" (The Anatomy of Resonance)

How to Develop a Writing Routine (how I've written 10 novels w/ a 9-5)
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How to Develop a Writing Routine (how I've written 10 novels w/ a 9-5)

ORACIÓN DE LA MAÑANA | Entregar Tu Familia a Dios con Fe y Caminar este Día en Su Paz y Protección
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ORACIÓN DE LA MAÑANA | Entregar Tu Familia a Dios con Fe y Caminar este Día en Su Paz y Protección

First Page MISTAKES New Writers Make ❌ avoid these cringey clichés!
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First Page MISTAKES New Writers Make ❌ avoid these cringey clichés!

how I brainstorm + outline my books 🧠 (updated)
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how I brainstorm + outline my books 🧠 (updated)

7 Mistakes That Scream “Amateur Writer”
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7 Mistakes That Scream “Amateur Writer”

BRAINSTORM & OUTLINE A NEW BOOK WITH ME!! ☕️📖 my step by step process + milanote tour
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BRAINSTORM & OUTLINE A NEW BOOK WITH ME!! ☕️📖 my step by step process + milanote tour

I signed with a literary agent!! ✨️ my full querying journey
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I signed with a literary agent!! ✨️ my full querying journey

10+ writing exercises to WRITE BETTER 🎧 // fun activities to get immersed in your project ✍🏻 (pt. 3)
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10+ writing exercises to WRITE BETTER 🎧 // fun activities to get immersed in your project ✍🏻 (pt. 3)