How To Turn Your Life Into A Short Story 

"Don't you feel like a serial killer living here?" "I don't live here."

"Writing is the closest thing we have to freezing time." Opus, Waldun. 👏

The way you talk about writing and the mundane is fantastic. I recently tried writing a story in a notebook outdoors versus inside on my computer, and I was amazed how freeing and fluid it was. I simultaneously felt fully present and fully outside of myself

I think without knowing we all have that narration in our head, which when written down can be just as exhilarating as a novel if you read it back in few years time. It is worthy because you gave the worth by writing it down.

This reminded me of the time I wrote about the almond tree near my house, it’s so simple, but so beautiful, it makes me feel cosy for the unknown reason.

So many unique Waldunisms within that riveting tale. Your voice is really coming through in your work.

It's always something new... That's what's so great about him... A fresh perspective in the same old.

I got inspired by you and in the last two weeks I started a journal, I've never tried to write anything before. I'm finding it really fun, and it's helping me with my anxiety and depression, the act of reflecting at the end of day makes me appreciate little moments, and see how special they can be, and during the day I find myself contemplating things that I've been ignoring and that brings my mind to the present. So, I have to thank you for your amazing work

“Thank you,” said the taxidermy shop clerk as his eyes raised from the bottom of my chin to the top of my head, then back down to my chin. “I’ll see you around.” 😄

I always believe our life is full of short stories that interweaves into a novel. You just gave me an idea to kick start my writing. Thank youuu and keep motivating 💗

Buddy you'll be a big author one day, best of luck to you.

You talking about wanting to freeze the your housewarming party as as moment in time reminded me of the dinner party scene in Virginia Woolf's 'To the Lighthouse'. Kind of like the transient nature of all human experience is immortalised in writing and art.

I love this because I journal easily enough to unload my brain, but I am trying to step away from my comfort zone. While it is a great sense of release, I don't necessarily feel like I am improving as a writer and I want to start doing more storytelling. My trouble with storytelling or writing little vignettes about my day is knowing where to start or knowing which events to write about. When I was listening to your story about the taxidermist, there were certain details you described that I might not have picked up on, which I think adds to the story, grabs the reader, keeps them engrossed in the story. We all have these mundane moments in life, but I think the key is to notice them for later use.

This is a great idea, I’ve always liked the idea of writing daily gratitudes or something of the like, but it generally becomes too boring or repetitive for me to stick to. Same with typical diary entries along the lines of “Today I did this, and then I did that and this...” where as this idea of turning one main event of your day into a story, it’s like a combination of both, with a little creative spice added. An easy way to teach you to romanticise your own life, while also practicing your writing skills.

I think I saw you around today! I wish I’d said hi but I was in a rush + too shy Lovely video as usual. And perfect timing too, as I’ve been trying to revive my passion for writing which I’ve sort of lost since starting University. I’ve been trying to get out of the mindset that tells me I’m wasting time if I’m not studying or working and your channel has helped me tremendously!

"Your story is worth writing about" love that! Some of us are really having a hard time to start because we always strive for making an extraordinary story; when in fact the story is already within us, tailored in mundane moments of our lives. We just have to find it and create difference. Love your story and voice as well. Thank you for creating a good content.

there is a passage in a novella by conrad where a doctor asks to measure marlowe's skull. that somehow came to mind when watching this. your prose is great, and compiling a series of short stories is a neat idea!

This must be the best coincidence cause few hours ago I’m just about to plot a story that’s been in my mind for days, and Waldun, you always give the some of the best advice for me to think about, tysmsm!!!! (P.S Love your voice, it’s so soothing)

How to turn "keep a diary" into an amazing video. Thanks, man, this was truly inspiring. I've just recently published my first novel and I feel excited about a future as a writer.

Detached mode of observation sounds like intuitive insight from the Zen perspective. Cheers

i always want to write stories but always feel like i dont have the inspiration/motivation for it. your videos always inspire me to write though!! thank you for your videos :)

I think a nice example of a published diary with insights into someone's life is Academic Diary: Or Why Higher Education Still Matters by Les Back. It's a mush of different diary entries about education, his life (both personal and as a teacher), academics and so on. It's a sweet little book and I highly recommend reading it and using it as an example to document your life

i've been reading sylvia plath's journals lately and she used to have the habit to write gorgeous and funny snippets of her life. even inserting herself as a character instead of being strictly a first person narrator. she used to do this as writing exercises when she was too busy to piece together a writing project.

Reminds me of that Sedaris story where he goes to buy a taxidermied owl in London - nice work!

I’ve recently found your channel and I absolutely feel like I’m at home, can’t wait to see more from you!

You touched my artistic nerve today! ✨

Thank you Robin for this video!!

I thought it funny to mention that I've seen you around the city a few times (I'm always too scared to say hi lol) and you're taller than I expected

My neighbour's house burnt down yesterday, so I decided I was going to write down the experience.

Another fantastic video, you have a real knack for narration ♥

I think it could be really cool, if you made a video on how you, jaidyn and jay met. Keep up the good work

I'm trying my best not to be distracted with that eye at the back 😂😂 Anyway, thank you for this.

The story that you read in the beginning is very good and should be expanded,could pose as a first chapter to a serial killer book written in a more psychological vein!!Anyway,i love it!Keep up the good work!!

Thank you so very much.

Woah! Your voice and that narration, man you're really doing great work my guy.

Pretty dope souvenir!

Now I really wanna see that store

I was just surfing your channel and here it is yet another video . That intro about Hannibal Lecter cracked me up

Thank you so much

This was a great video!

Great video! You should do more vlogs featuring the new apartment I think it would be cool.

I have a big, spare, and very much unused, notebook lying around with bunch of my journals. Now I know what to do with it. :D

You said: "Hannibal Lecter-esque appartment" and I clicked thumbs-up real quick! haha XD

This episode is so good and inspiring! The skeleton shop sounds pretty interesting, and have you named your little skeleton friend yet?

The way you began your story is my favourite. Why aren't you a narrator?

what if ur in quarentine and all u do is homework :/

It would be great if he had podcasts too

we could talk about the eight hours of sleeping, it would have to be written in a compelling way, but it can be done 😅

Wait wait wait ...that eye in the background creeped me out .... I love ur videos tho✨

Does anybody know what painting that 'eye-guy' is?

Hey! Now since you write each and every single day for the past month, there has to be some sort of management to organize it. I was wondering, where exactly do you write your daily diary entries and where do you organize it? :) love the videos btw. great to end a stressful day with a glass of chocolate milk before bed. Hope you had a nice day.

That eye 👁‍🗨 is creepy 👁️

What's the music in the background?

Hey Bilinguals Do get confused in what language you're going to write or it is just me 😅

Hey Guys, I just wanted to learn and improve this skill of storytelling, can someone just guide or show me the direction for it? Any books or videos or course you would like to mention.

Well you do have an extraordinary life tho!

I thought this was posted months ago

off topic but merch?

Are you into any sports?

I just keep wondering why you would want a skull in your room

A replica, NOT a "human scull." A model of a scull. You don't really want an actual "once alive holding a real human brain" human scull. Thank you.

verify yourself on brave

I'm terribly sorry but I'm not comfortable with the stare behind you

One criticism, try not to use the word ‘said’ so much