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You've got some basic misunderstandings about what an antihero is. You seem to mistake any protagonist that's not a full hero for an antihero. To be an antihero you actually have to be a hero, and not every protagonist is a hero. Long ago the two were identical writing, you would say "Oh, so who's your hero?" but it's just not accurate anymore. Hannibal Lector is not an antihero. He is a complete villain. Making an evil character likable doesnt suddenly make them a hero. Same goes for Walter White. He's a villain protagonist. That's the word you're looking for: villain protagonist.

Jerry, I appreciate your lectures. I got a late start in writing. I just finished my second book.

I get smarter just from Jerry's concise speaking style, before I even listen to the words themselves.

I come back to this video once in a while to motivate myself to keep searching for my dream and passion.

Very helpful thank you very much

I can’t believe all this advice is free

Step 1: establish a space.... Well crap!

You'll get the most out of what is said in the video if you've read, "The Most Dangerous Game". I had just finished it and continued the video. The steps make complete sense as you reflect on why the Dangerous Game worked so well.

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Thanks sir for your guide 🔥

You explained this so well! Thanks so much. Never been so stunned by a 6 min video. I’m sure this is going to help me.

Thank you for the great video and advice. Got my download guide as well (free)! You are very kind. Many thanks. Chris from the Uk

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Sooo good!!

Point 10 ("Turn off your internal editor while writing") is arguably the most important one to remember for budding writers, and I've heard it echoed many times in other words (e.g. "you can edit a bad book, but not a blank page"). Your first draft is when you're just letting your thoughts spill out to form the skeleton of the story - it doesn't have to be _good_ yet. Personally, I rein myself in with this one by writing my first draft with anything other than a PC (e.g. a typewriter or just a physical notebook). Removing the ability to edit my work without reducing it to an ugly mess of scribbles, really helps to remove the urge itself.

Thanks for this. Good soothing & caring advice, gives genuine Bob Ross/ Mr Rogers energy. Instant follow! 50% through my 1st book, & suffering from imposter syndrome. This was well needed.

Now I know how to do it

Thank you for these tips.

That Drake comment though..😅😂

Love the explanation!

Awesome:)

Sounds like there’s not much difference between a villain and an anti-hero. Jesse Pinkman. I’m confused. I thought the hero was the main protagonist or protagonists that we side with. Whether they were criminals or not. Like Butch and Sundance.

This is the first video I watched on how to write a book. If I ever become an author, I would surely get in touch with this writer

Have your lunch🍨🌠

These old hacks who can't sell books any more, or even get a publisher, want to tell you their secrets and whatever else, but if they still had the right stuff don't you think they'd be busy writing their next bestseller instead of hustling naive wannabes?

If you're a budding writer who's hoping to break into the bigtime literary club, think again. It's more about having connections than talent. You could write the great American novel and end up asking yourself what the hell went wrong. The publishing world is an insiders game.

I thought i had 4 novel ideas but turns out i only had 1😅

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thank you jerry b jenkins

So thankful❤

Amazing lesson. Tyvm❤

I mean it BORING!

Uhg Booring boring

Thank you

Thanks Jerry. Its a slog..But.. I love my story. Hope it comes through xx

Hello sir, can you please tell me what kind of end does The Great Gatsby have ?

Wow! Very eloquent with examples and sound advice. Immediate to the point, and constructively helpful. Thank you so much for sharing your helpful tips!

Please keep the videos coming great stuff!!!

Very nice video. Well explained.

Do you think using the third person in a somehow personal plot? Thank you in advance.

So happy I finally got the idea of what use when I want to show and not tell, I can’t wait to start editing my long awaiting novel,. Thank you so much.

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Thank you, Mr.Jenkins, for helping us newbies to learn to start writing but telling us, basically, not to be a hero. I think short stories are the best at starting out. I sat down on my laptop and felt pressured to be like you and other authors. The first story or novel we write will hit the New York Times best selling author list and we are heroes. 😂🙄 Thank you for telling us to get rid of the pressure; I need to sit down in a quiet place and think and think and think then get going and have fun. If I muck up I muck up. Stay with it. 📚😎👍...

Your teeth are very white and your help is very useful! Thank you 😊

Thanks

Those first lines count