Octopus Ink

Hello everyone and welcome back to another episode of Octopus Ink.Tonight we're going to dip our toes into the subject of world building.It should make for interesting conversation. I'd love to know your thoughts!If you have anything else you'd like to discuss or if you have any questions about writing you would like answered, please shoot me an email at annalisavivona@gmail.com and let me know.Below are some excellent resources for you to check out.How to Write a Believable WorldWorld Building: The Master GuideHow to Create a Believable World for Your Fiction CharactersAnd as always, happy writing!

Hello everyone! I'm sorry for missing my usual Monday upload. I was so sick to my stomach last night. There was no way I could record a video. I must have eaten something that didn't sit well with my stomach. I'm much better tonight!Today is all about plot and plotting. It is by no means a well rehearsed or scripted video. I did use my Scribbler writing passport as a guide for this discussion.If you don't know about Scribbler, it's a great little monthly book subscription box that I get. It comes with a book and some fun writer gifts as well as tips for getting your own story published.Also, check out this great article on plot. It's where I found the 7 categories that a plot could fall into. Anyway, I apologize again for how unpolished this video is but I wanted to make sure I got the information out to you guys without waiting too far into the week.I hope you all enjoy it and are having a great week so far!Happy Writing,Annalisa

Hello and welcome back for another episode of Octopus Ink.Tonight we are talking about character and narrative arcs. These two elements of story telling are similar and often can be confused with each other.There is a small section where I have a guest speaker tonight. My son makes a brief appearance to tell us his take on what makes a great story. The timestamp for this (if you wish to avoid it) is listed below.3:15 - Austin is introduced3:53 - I continue my discussion about character arcsHere are some helpful links that can give you some even more information about narrative and character arcs.Reedsy: Narrative ArcMasterclass: What Are the Elements of a Narrative Arc and How Do You Create One WritingAliventures: Character ArcsMuch love and happy writing everyone!

Hello and welcome back!Today I want to talk to you about brainstorming. I'll give you a few tips that I find most helpful when it comes to brainstorming. I'm going to also include some links to a few websites that could also help.10 Tips for a Successful Brainstorm10 Tips for Effective Creative Brainstorming8 Tips for Brainstorming Like the Best of ThemA lot of the tips repeat themselves, but each website has different suggestions on how to utilize those tips.You can find brainstorming groups and writing workshops online, but ALWAYS be cautious when meeting with strangers from the internet.If you have any questions or requests, please submit them on my website at https://www.annalisavivona.com/contact.htmlI hope you enjoy this week's episode. Happy writing!

In tonight's episode I talk about getting started as a writer and how to open your story.There are two readings in this episode, each being about the first page of both books. I do not own the rights to these texts.Example one is read from Graceling by Kristin CashoreExample two is read from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingPlease check back same time next week for Episode 2: Brainstorming and Workshops.If you have any questions, you can reach me by email through my website at https://www.annalisavivona.com/contact.html