Anna Stride
Anna Stride
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Weekend Writing Vlog: Messy Middle Musings
Messy middles are the bane of my existence! I haven’t yet conquered a single messy middle but we are doing it this year, baby! Join me on my weekend learning from the pros on how best to deal with being lost in the middle of your book.
What are your messy middle tips? I watched Alexa Donne’s video on Messy Middles and the good news is I think I am doing a lot right intuitively. For me, the biggest challenge is just to finish the book and see what happens after. That’s why I am doing this writing challenge to get myself to that finish line by the end of December.
If my book ever gets published, you’ll be able to judge how well I crafted the middle 😊 Otherwise, it doesn’t really matter, does it?
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I deleted my book draft! NaNoWriMo story from writers' hell!
Просмотров 182 часа назад
I can’t believe I accidentally deleted a week’s worth of work on my book! Arghhh! I’m so mad! Did you know that when you delete something from your computer and even from the recycle bin, there is still a chance you can recover those documents? Well, it all depends on how you use your computer after you delete your files, and, apparently, I didn’t get the memo. My most recent Word document is g...
Days 7-10: Write Every Day Challenge
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Between a school break (lots of parenting!) and Halloween, these have been tough 4 days, but I keep on writing! It's all about consistency and habit formation and I intend to do my best for the rest of November. How about you? Are you participating in NaNoWriMo this year? What are you working on? What is your main goal? I am doing my own writing challenge called Write Like a Scorpio where I wri...
Harry Potter: Forbidden Forest Experience 2024
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What is the Forbidden Forest Experience like in 2024? Is it worth the price? This is our second time attending and it looks like they have upgraded the program, featuring more characters from the Harry Potter world, including magical creatures (nifflers, skrewts, pixies, hippogriff, spiders), main characters (Harry Potter, Draco Malfoy, Voldemort, Hagrid), supporting cast (dementors, death eate...
Day 6: Writing Sprints and Carbs for the Win | Writing Challenge 2024
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My best progress so far in this writing challenge! Are you doing your own challenge instead of #nanowrimo this year? Or are you still undecided? Come join mine and let's do this together! #writingbuddies #writing #authortube
Day 5: Writing Trauma Is Triggering | Writing Challenge 2024
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Have you ever been triggered by writing about your characters' trauma? It happened to me today. Daily vlog # 5 in my Write Like a Scorpio Challenge that I am doing instead of NaNoWriMo.
Day 4: Big Progress & Touring Model House | Writing Challenge 2024
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Are you boycotting NaNoWriMo? Join my writing challenge instead! The main goal is to move your current WIP forward without a complete burnout. I'm posting daily writing vlogs, so you can follow along and share your progress!
Day 3: Ben Barnes Tour 2025 | Writing Challenge 2024
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Daily vlog number 3 in my Write Like a Scorpio Challenge: writing, solving wordle and connections puzzles, getting a ticket for Ben Barnes show, and buying a new house! Lots of news for a short vlog :) What are you up to?
Day 2: Not Great, Not Terrible | Writing Challenge 2024
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Second day of Write Like a Scorpio Challenge! The goal is to write every single day between October 23rd and November 21st. Are you writing a book? Where are you at? What your current and goal word count? How many hours a day do you write? Let's write together!
Day 1: It's a Red Bull Kind of a Day | Writing Challenge 2024
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Join me on the first day of Write Like a Scorpio Challenge! The goal is to write every single day between October 23rd and November 21st. Are you writing a book? Tell me about it!
Let's Chat About Writing
Просмотров 23День назад
Are you ready for Writing Like a Scorpio Challenge? First, you need to set some goals - and they don't have to be hard word count goals (mine aren't). Whatever you are aspiring to do in the upcoming month, make sure you know exactly what it is and how you will define your success. Mine is all about progressing the story and maximizing my chances of finishing this draft by the end of December. I...
Paint My Fantasy Book Vibe With Me
Просмотров 36День назад
When it comes to books, the voice and the setting are the two most important things for me as a reader. I am very happy with the setting of my first book project and, today, I will paint it for you! How do you like the vibe? Let me know in the comments! Also, can you guess where my book is taking place? Hint: It's somewhere in the U.S.
Write Like a Scorpio Challenge: October 23 - November 21
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With NaNoWriMo going through a major crisis and possibly dying altogether, many writers look for alternative challenges to motivate their writing this November. I am excited to announce my very own Write Like a Scorpio challenge starting October 23rd and ending on November 21st. My goal is to write every single day and document my writing process in daily writing vlogs. Join me on this challeng...
How to Get a Library Job: Read and Analyze a Job Posting with Me
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Having trouble getting a library job? Among other reasons, this might be because you start in the wrong place or don't pay much attention to the job posting. In today's video, I will talk about different types of library jobs and where to find them. Then, we will read the librarian job listing together and analyze how this information helps you tailor your resume to the position and prepare for...
On Tuesdays We Write #1
Просмотров 5821 день назад
Happy birthday to my channel! Call it an #authortube or a #booktube or even a #librarytube - doesn't matter. If you like books (writing or reading), libraries, and all things creative, you are in the right spot. This is my very first #dailyvlog. Handle with care! And see you next week! #newtoyoutube

Комментарии

  • @bagira2010ru
    @bagira2010ru 3 часа назад

    Our "cat in a sack" is "pig in a poke" in English! 😊

  • @FrzaNpli
    @FrzaNpli 14 часов назад

    Moths are so very very creepy

  • @Only_Davids_Twin
    @Only_Davids_Twin День назад

    Word auto saves documents if configured. There is a default setting or you can have it saved every 5, 10, 15 etc. Minutes. The saved files are located under your user name documents directory. By default the directory is hidden.

    • @annastride
      @annastride День назад

      Thank you! Trying this…

    • @Only_Davids_Twin
      @Only_Davids_Twin День назад

      @annastride the auto backups also have a different extension then the document file. You can check the settings in word and it will show you the default file storage of the backups. It will also show you the extension of the backups. Then you can do a search and file explorer of asterisk dot "the backup ext" that will find every file with that backup extension.

    • @annastride
      @annastride День назад

      Alas… I think it’s permanently gone. I deleted it a couple of days ago - first to the recycle bin, then emptied the recycle bin, and I have recorded a lot of videos since that must have replaced the deleted file’s original space, so we think it’s no longer recoverable even with special software. It would be different if it was just unsaved, but it was completely deleted, so there’s no file there to see the unsaved version of if that makes sense. The file I do have is the one I downloaded from the cloud today, but it’s a different copy - an older version of the document. The file was not set to be backed up to the cloud automatically. I manually uploaded it.

    • @Only_Davids_Twin
      @Only_Davids_Twin День назад

      Last bit of info and I'll leave you alone I promise. The thing is, I've done programming and user support for over 40 years. I hate to see someone lose important work especially a writer. Good luck, Drew Examples of the file path to harvest copies of your work are: C:\Users\Your_Username\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Word Or C:\Users\Your_Username\AppData\Local\Temp Or C:\Users\Your_Username\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Office\UnsavedFiles Word backup files carry the ".wbk" extension. If you haven't disabled the backup option in Word, the program will make copies of your documents regularly. To check if the backup option is active, go to "File" -> "Options" -> "Advanced"; then scroll down to the "Save" section -> select "Always create backup copy".

  • @bagira2010ru
    @bagira2010ru 6 дней назад

    Looking sharp! 😊

    • @annastride
      @annastride 6 дней назад

      @@bagira2010ru thank you! 🥰

  • @Gabbysreadingwell
    @Gabbysreadingwell 8 дней назад

    499 words is still great! Any amount of writing is something to be happy about. Keep going and good luck!

    • @annastride
      @annastride 8 дней назад

      @@Gabbysreadingwell thank you very much! ❤️ Yes, I’m trying not to compare my daily word counts as they tend to fluctuate. It’s hard because I’m competitive - apparently even if the “opponent” is yesterday’s me :)

  • @jennamorganbooks
    @jennamorganbooks 11 дней назад

    Woo! Solid progress. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @jennamorganbooks
    @jennamorganbooks 12 дней назад

    Oh, plot twist with the love interest! 😮 I felt the same hesitations when writing the romantic relationship with my two MCs in my first book. I was so scared of it being cheesy! Over time I guess I just let things happen the way the characters wanted it to, kind of like you said. Also, love that sweater on you! ❤

    • @annastride
      @annastride 12 дней назад

      This makes me feel better! I’m curious to see what happens to the two of them. I have an inkling but not a plan when it comes to them 😊 I’ll keep exploring as I go. And thank you! 🤗

  • @jennamorganbooks
    @jennamorganbooks 12 дней назад

    It’s the first day! You got this. 💪🏻 I’m writing here and there. Not a huge amount of progress, but it’s getting better. I’m hoping the new year will help motivate me more!

    • @annastride
      @annastride 12 дней назад

      @@jennamorganbooks thank you, friend ❤️ This was a pleasant surprise to get in the morning! I’m so proud of you that you’re writing in all circumstances and excited for what’s to come on your writing journey :)

  • @hashish2007
    @hashish2007 13 дней назад

    So good so good

  • @hashish2007
    @hashish2007 18 дней назад

    Oh wow

  • @hashish2007
    @hashish2007 20 дней назад

    Seems legit

  • @jennamorganbooks
    @jennamorganbooks 27 дней назад

    Yay!!! Welcome back! 🥰🎉

    • @annastride
      @annastride 27 дней назад

      @@jennamorganbooks thank you!! So excited to back ❤️🤗