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Claire Holliday
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Добавлен 29 сен 2017
Hi everyone! I mostly talk about books, movies, writing, and my Alaskan malamute Yukon. 🖤🎥 📖 🐺
daily habits to make you a BETTER WRITER | optimize your energy + boost creative thinking
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0:00 intro
0:52 how to write a novel course
6:00 sleep
8:00 limit blue light
8:50 yoga nidra
10:20 improve posture/back issues
12:14 time without headphones/noise
13:55 eat fat/protein in morning
15:24 minimal days off from the craft
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18:20 people watch at weird/quirky events
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Check out Reedsy’s How to Write a Novel Course!
***reedsy.com/learning/?ref=claireholliday***
0:00 intro
0:52 how to write a novel course
6:00 sleep
8:00 limit blue light
8:50 yoga nidra
10:20 improve posture/back issues
12:14 time without headphones/noise
13:55 eat fat/protein in morning
15:24 minimal days off from the craft
16:22 people watch
18:20 people watch at weird/quirky events
✨THANK YOU FOR THE 1K+ SUBS!!! I appreciate your continued support throughout this journey, and I am so thankful for you all! 💋
Buy me a coffee! : www.buymeacoffee.com/claireholliday
◼️ HOW TO CONTACT ME! ◼️
◽️Goodreads : www.goodreads.com/user/show/111007982-claire-hollid...
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you have to validate yourself, babe | prove haters wrong, and you’ll never be bothered again
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#creativeprofessionals #motivationalvideos #artistlife ✨THANK YOU FOR THE 1.5K SUBS!!! I appreciate your continued support throughout this journey, and I am so thankful for you all! 💋 Buy me a coffee! : www.buymeacoffee.com/claireholliday ◼️ HOW TO CONTACT ME! ◼️ ◽️Goodreads : www.goodreads.com/user/show/111007982-claire-holliday ◽️ email: claire.holliday22@gmail.com ◽️ snail mail : email me fo...
DELETE your TikTok!? | the pitfalls of shortform media & why tiktok destroys your brain
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#tiktokchina #tiktokban #productivity 0:00 intro 0:44 why I’m even talking about this 1:56 the drunken tiktok rant 2:50 the bare minimum research 3:52 the *actual* reason I don’t like tiktok 4:18 the pros of shortform media 5:58 the rant ✨THANK YOU FOR THE 1.5K SUBS!!! I appreciate your continued support throughout this journey, and I am so thankful for you all! 💋 Buy me a coffee! : www.buymeac...
study with me, writing class addition | pomodoro 30-5-30 | no music | + pets
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#studywithme #workwithme #studymotivation 0:00 - intro 10:02 - Yukon sighting 30:00 - start of five minute break / Priscilla kisses 35:02 - end of break 45:15 - cat conspiracy 45:23 - Priscilla destroys my chair ✨THANK YOU FOR THE 1.15K SUBS!!! I appreciate your continued support throughout this journey, and I am so thankful for you all! 💋 Buy me a coffee! : www.buymeacoffee.com/claireholliday ...
it’s midnight & we NEED to talk about crescent city: house of flame and shadow
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#crescentcity #sarahjmaas #romantasy 0:00 intro 0:45 spoiler free thoughts 2:40 spoilerssssss start ✨THANK YOU FOR THE 1.3K SUBS!!! I appreciate your continued support throughout this journey, and I am so thankful for you all! 💋 Buy me a coffee! : www.buymeacoffee.com/claireholliday ◼️ HOW TO CONTACT ME! ◼️ ◽️Goodreads : www.goodreads.com/user/show/111007982-claire-holliday ◽️ email: claire.hol...
NEWBIE FICTION WRITING QUESTIONS | facebook writing group's most common questions answered 2024
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#writingtips #writingskills #writingtipsforbeginners 0:00 intro/where I found these questions 1:23 can I name my book Gone with the Wind 1:56 how to market my book 4:28 is the first page of my first draft any good 6:39 how to go about first paragraph or first line of book 7:56 how to edit/revise - aka I rant about the importance of learning to self-edit again ✨THANK YOU FOR THE 1.3K SUBS!!! I a...
VIEWER Q&A - Pros and cons of self-publishing? AI affecting art and fiction? | a haphazard response
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#qanda #aiart #selfpublish 0:00 intro 0:31 ai art 4:45 pros and cons to self publishing ✨THANK YOU FOR THE 1.3K SUBS!!! I appreciate your continued support throughout this journey, and I am so thankful for you all! 💋 Buy me a coffee! : www.buymeacoffee.com/claireholliday ◼️ HOW TO CONTACT ME! ◼️ ◽️Goodreads : www.goodreads.com/user/show/111007982-claire-holliday ◽️ email: claire.holliday22@gmai...
THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT | Priory of the Orange Tree | Crescent City House of Flame & Shadow
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#thetorturedpoetsdepartment #prioryoftheorangetree #insanetaylorswifttherory 0:00 intro / fav movies ✨THANK YOU FOR THE 1.3K SUBS!!! I appreciate your continued support throughout this journey, and I am so thankful for you all! 💋 Buy me a coffee! : www.buymeacoffee.com/claireholliday ◼️ HOW TO CONTACT ME! ◼️ ◽️Goodreads : www.goodreads.com/user/show/111007982-claire-holliday ◽️ email: claire.ho...
FANTASY BOOK REVIEW | The Fifth Season, N.K. Jemisin | *spoilers only* |
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#thefifthseason #bookreview #fantasybook 0:00 intro ✨Thank you for the 1.14K subs and counting! I appreciate your continued support throughout this journey, and I am so thankful for you all! 💋 Buy me a coffee! : www.buymeacoffee.com/claireholliday ◼️ HOW TO CONTACT ME! ◼️ ◽️Goodreads : www.goodreads.com/user/show/111007982-claire-holliday ◽️ email: claire.holliday22@gmail.com ◽️ snail mail : em...
I watched so much bulls**t garbage | quick movie reviews | dune pt two, barbie, napoleon , saltburn
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#saltburn #badmoviereview #moviereviews 0:00 intro / fav movies 0:30 dune part two 1:49 a ballad of songbirds and snakes 3:47 tswift eras tour movie 5:00 godzilla minus one 5:13 spiderman across the spider-verse 5:35 priscilla 7:12 shit movie section 7:20 beau is afraid 9:02 napoleon 11:11 killers of the flower moon 13:19 saltburn 15:06 a category of their own 15:15 barbie 17:06 agora 18:40 dis...
your phone KILLS your CREATIVE FOCUS | phone hacks to boost productivity | BREAK phone addiction
Просмотров 414 месяца назад
#phoneaddiction #productivemindset #dopaminedetox MAXWELL RHOE’S HOW-TO VIDEO: ruclips.net/video/oUoxlF_s7wk/видео.htmlsi=l-hVOeLYjixxLB9F 0:00 - intro 1:15 - consider deleting the apps you use the most 4:30 - remove apps off home-screen 6:15 - turn your screen black and white 7:52 - disable rise-to-wake and tap-to-wake 8:56 - eye-sensitivity pop-up 9:56 - add time limits to apps 11:00 - turn-o...
FALLING BEHIND IN LIFE?... or on a different path?
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FALLING BEHIND IN LIFE?... or on a different path?
writing schedule, reading goals, and realistic expectations
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writing schedule, reading goals, and realistic expectations
Chatty Updates | writing strategies to finish my manuscript | future video plans | new reading goals
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Chatty Updates | writing strategies to finish my manuscript | future video plans | new reading goals
WRITING VLOG | plans for this channel moving forward | meet my new kitten!
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WRITING VLOG | plans for this channel moving forward | meet my new kitten!
CARICATURE GIG | BOOK FESTIVAL | HAND TATTOO - a busy, busy vlog
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CARICATURE GIG | BOOK FESTIVAL | HAND TATTOO - a busy, busy vlog
CELTIC CREATURE LORE | The KELPIE | Scotland's daemon water spirit
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CELTIC CREATURE LORE | The KELPIE | Scotland's daemon water spirit
READING/WRITING VLOG | staying productive while 🤧 | Answering your questions! | DIY home decor
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READING/WRITING VLOG | staying productive while 🤧 | Answering your questions! | DIY home decor
NON-FICTION BOOK HAUL!!! | Religious studies, historical women, minimalism and MORE!
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NON-FICTION BOOK HAUL!!! | Religious studies, historical women, minimalism and MORE!
COZY WINTER WRITING VLOG | life updates, new house & betta fish!
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COZY WINTER WRITING VLOG | life updates, new house & betta fish!
WRITE WITH ME | CHRISTMAS COFFEE SHOP AMBIANCE | POMODORO 30/5 | NO MUSIC
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WRITE WITH ME | CHRISTMAS COFFEE SHOP AMBIANCE | POMODORO 30/5 | NO MUSIC
A cozy, SPOOKY, aesthetic autumn VLOG! | haunted house theme park | apple orchard visit | a new pet!
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A cozy, SPOOKY, aesthetic autumn VLOG! | haunted house theme park | apple orchard visit | a new pet!
WRITE WITH ME | 45 minutes | no breaks | lo-fi background music |
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WRITE WITH ME | 45 minutes | no breaks | lo-fi background music |
I'M BACK! | a chaotic vlog | drawing caricatures, solo road trip, amusement park Oktoberfest
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I'M BACK! | a chaotic vlog | drawing caricatures, solo road trip, amusement park Oktoberfest
A COURT OF SILVER FLAMES READING VLOG - part 1 - SPOILERS | too much smut? Spotty voice actress?
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A COURT OF SILVER FLAMES READING VLOG - part 1 - SPOILERS | too much smut? Spotty voice actress?
TEACHING MYSELF IRISH | Gaeilge update | New tools, channel recommendations, & current practice! 🇮🇪
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TEACHING MYSELF IRISH | Gaeilge update | New tools, channel recommendations, & current practice! 🇮🇪
Staying PRODUCTIVE! Tracking progress on multiple projects + books I've been reading! | 2021 VLOG 1
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Staying PRODUCTIVE! Tracking progress on multiple projects books I've been reading! | 2021 VLOG 1
answering some of your book/writing-related questions + party stuff! | MISS HOLLIDAY'S VLOGMAS 2020
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answering some of your book/writing-related questions party stuff! | MISS HOLLIDAY'S VLOGMAS 2020
game night & jell-o-shots + my new Irish (Gaeilge) learning routine | MISS HOLLIDAY'S VLOGMAS 2020 🎄
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game night & jell-o-shots my new Irish (Gaeilge) learning routine | MISS HOLLIDAY'S VLOGMAS 2020 🎄
What I look for when editing my book & beautiful winter skies | MISS HOLLIDAY'S VLOGMAS 2020 | 8-11
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What I look for when editing my book & beautiful winter skies | MISS HOLLIDAY'S VLOGMAS 2020 | 8-11
It's so refreshing listening to someone who exists outside of the traditional 9 to 5 life. It's like realizing there's a whole other world out there, full of life and vitality. This gives me hope for when we fully enter the Post-Labor Economy. The traditional structures will (potentially) give way to lifestyles that are more relaxed and in tune with nature.😊
@@genx7006 thank you! I’m certainly trying to- I really like this post-labor idea, and I already see it amongst my friends, many of whom work remote or hybrid and way more free time because of it!
Nice! Great video! It's often my internalized negative voices from authority figures that make it challenging to respond to the 'what do you do' question. Listening to content like this is truly cathartic. Thanks :)
I couldn't have said it better myself! 🙌🏼 thanks for this important reminder
Epic rant!
Hahahaha you kill me!! It needed to come out that’s for sure
Claire, this was an excellent take. Producing more is important, but it is hard. Now, that doesn't mean it isn't worth it. Right now I'm working on an audiobook on determination. I'm glad you made this video, because there are definitely days, where i just want to do nothing. But I know, once I'm done, I'll have something to look back on.
And once you produce the thing, there’s no denying the effort and skill that went into it. Thank you so much for your comment, this sort of work can be so hard, but rewarding beyond measure once it’s done.
There is a term for people who say things like that. We call them JACKASSES. And I think it is hilarious they would even say that in today's economy. If you even have a job...a gig job...whatever...you are blessed. If you have ANY source of income, that is literally all that matters. And on top of that, we are approaching the POST-LABOR economy, which means the majority of humans will be without jobs soon. Only people like you, the creatives, will be functioning in the upcoming UBI dystopian hellscape. It's a twisted irony that that jackass will soon come to appreciate. That was an EPIC rant by the way.✊
Where did you get your info from? Like the people with webbed hands, and other selkie folklore?
i broke my phone a a month ago but i used to post on tiktok quite reguarly and i would scroll daily. i never saw the harm of falling into story times or peoples life series because i saw it as a form of entertainment. but i realized ignorance is peace. i dont need to know every single embarrassing interaction they had or who cheated on who or how to do my makeup to look like a celebrity. if anything it grows a bad mindset and negative outlook of the world. beauty standards on tiktok are purely make up for women and for men you hardly see anyone with face texure as you would in the real world because its all fake, edited and a lot of their lifes and insecurities are filtered. ive been on my laptop on youtube for entertainment maily finding people who are realizing the affects of social media. i love this video so much and i feel so much happier finding myself and hobbies instead of looking for comments to validate myself. loove this video
I have been off tiktok since Nov 2022. I truly believe it caused A LOT of the dystopian wild ah shi we have seen and been thru since 2020! Its a double edge sword, some stuff I saw during 2020-2021 in tiktok was amazing freaking info & community and niche shit and convos that people on a global scale otherwise would never know or be exposed to and be able to connect, but then the other hand is just all the crazy ass shit that has happened. Tbh all socials since 2020 have just become INSANE. I will say youtube has remained somewhat neutral since 2006, and I will always love youtube, pinterest and OG (myspace,fb,tumblr, twitter) the most. Everything shifted in 2016. I will never go back to tiktok though. I also think it accelerates people who are predisposed to psychosis and schizophrenia , well social media in general in the last 4 years. Oh, and Reddit is underrated social media app imo 😂
I only follow people on TikTok that I follow on other social media platforms. So I check the app like once a week to see if anyone has posted anything new. I never sit there scrolling through random videos. But does TikTok know too much about me? Probably yes, as I keep getting recommended that I follow people from work even though I've never posted online where I work and I am not friends online with any of them.
Keep ranting. I really believe tiktok ruins peoples ability to remember things that even friends have told them. Our brains are not meant for the constant short form content. Plus the mob effect seems to be strong on that platform. I've heard people really are nasty if they don't like someone and it's (I think) way worse than RUclips.
you are incredible!! so happy i found your channel
You are the absolute sweetest babe, thank you!!! 💕
i wanna keep tiktok just for posting n keeping up with friends but i just end up finding myself scrolling and getting addicted to it rly quick
That’s exactly how I felt about Insta; I told myself it was to keep up with friends and even work, but for me, it caused way more harm than good.
I love this rant against TikTok. You did not pull any punches. 💯
THANK YOU!! <33
Tiktok is rotting peoples brains. It is absolute garbage tier. Most of the content is not made for human consumption, but only made for algorithm. It should be banned. I think it is deeply concerning that peoples attention span is going down. Everything has been to be easier and quicker. The desire to immerse yourself in something seems to be disappearing.
Thank you for talking about thissss🎉
<3333333 thank you so much for watching, PS I miss you and your fam so much!! <3333
@@claireholliday6721 miss youuu 🫶🏻
I delete my instangram and dont have tiktok account social media are toxic
Could not agree more, and good for you for taking control of your online consumption.
@@claireholliday6721 yeah thanks do you have instangram account? Take care where is you birthday?
I spent the time procrastinating. 😂 Claire, you are an inspiration to us all with your dedication to your craft. You are able to resist Instagram/Twitter addiction and, therefore, have been able to focus for long periods of time on tangible goals. Although, it is hard to see what is on that screen, so you may have been distracted by other internety things! 😅 At least you are giving us the impression you are hardcore.😜
Thank you for your kind words! I’m more distracted by my friends/pets than the internet, (although I’m certainly not immune, *cough cough, HOUSE OF DRAGON reaction content, cough.* I’ve found writing sprints/tuning into the zoom calls with fellow writers help me stay focused and accountable.
I worked on refining some of the lore for the ttrpg world I am creating. Some of the broader lore that the common man would know. And working on the specific lore for the religion one of the players will be following.
WOW creating religious lore is crack for me. That’s so much fun!! Is it dnd or something different you’re working with?
@@claireholliday6721awe are using a different rules system, less rules heavy and meant for storytelling. It is called Genesys, and uses dice with symbols instead of numbers. And yes religions are a lot of fun to create. This particular one I am creating for my player, is death and renewal focused. The first and the last. The end and the beginning.
Thanks for watching! What were you guys working on during this hour? **Despite that crucifix next to my head, I am not Catholic! But I do love religious iconography - and that piece in particular is a sick call set: the front slides open to reveal a compartment containing ritual candles and holy water. Priests would bring it with them to anoint the bedridden (traditionally the dying.)
This was refreshing. Social media RIPPED THIS BOOK A NEW ONE and I didn’t feel it was warranted. Was it the best book ever? No. But it was a fun read. I think booktok has made a habit of analyzing every book to the very smallest of details and its next to impossible now for an author to create a “worthy book.”
You mentioned cursing and sex scenes. I've really been thinking about these elements as a writer. Obviously, you know I am no prude. But I have this inclination to compartmentalize things. For example, if you watch 80s or 90s movies, there's always that one scene they cram in there, which makes no sense. The obligatory nudity or sex scene. It was always so jarring. I hated that. Not that I hated the nudity 😅 but that they slapped it stupidly in a good film. The same thing with cursing. Sometimes it feels so forced. Now, if you are writing something trashy, it makes sense to include these elements. But I have a real problem when 2 unrelated frameworks cross paths. Like if you are writing for a general audience, you wouldn't expect raunchiness in it. How do you feel about blending in trashy elements with a standard novel?
You’ve perfectly explained my own feelings on the matter. It’s smashing together two different ‘modes’ of reading. When I read fanfiction, I want minimal world-building or plot - in fact get annoyed and start skimming when there’s too much of that stuff. I’m here for my favs to be in ridiculous/scandalous situations that leads to them making out, and by golly I don’t want anything less than that! Once I crack open a real book, I want the writing/world-building/plot to be taken seriously. Sexuality can inform characters and plot, but too much attention on it feels - gross? Excessive? Like this book was an elaborate excuse for the author to explore their own pervy ideas that I got tricked into being subjected with? Now there are books that take their time, sometimes even multiple books, to work up to a sex scene that changes the characters/plot moving forward. That’s a valid way of exploring the subject and feels very human. Now, if we then go from having little-to-no sex scenes, to sex scenes every other chapter, I’m going to lose interest in that story real quick. That being said, one of my biggest criticism with Brandon Sanderson is the complete lack of sexuality in his ‘adult’ fantasy - makes his characters feel completely sterilized. Or like when Disney bough Star Wars, which was never an explicit property by any stretch, but there were women in metal bikinis, a little sexy dancing for jabba the hutt, and anakin’s refusal to be a chastised monk is quite literally the catalyst for the rest of the franchise.
@@claireholliday6721 Your comments about Star Wars really made me ponder the original trilogy. Looking back, I always saw Leia in bikini and the dancing Oola as rather benign. But I don't think ROTJ would lose anything if these items were omitted. As a kid watching these films, I saw Han, Luke, and Leia more as a group of friends, rather than a steamy love triangle (Luke's revelation of Leia coming later of course). As a kid you don't want to see kissing in your space adventures (Eww, gross!). Do I think Star Wars should be sterilized? It's an interesting question. For example, in the Ahsoka series, I wanted to see where they were traveling to (that was the big mystery), so I was wrapped up in the story. I really didn't care if Ahsoka or some side character "got it on" with another character. It just isn't important. I watch Star Wars for story and space battles. That sounds juvenile, doesn't it? So yeah, I kinda do want it sterilized? I wasn't keen on the Kylo/Rey relationship (gasp, WHAT?!?) but rather, I wanted Rey to be a clone of Luke's hand. That would have been so interesting. It goes back to story and mystery for me. Now, if I wanted to see some space hunk and space chick "getting it on", I would probably watch the 1980s Flash Gordon movie. Wowie wow. Now that is what I am talking about. I need to stop. LOL
YAY! A book video! And a Sarah J Mass, so ai know it is gonna be good. I read the first one in this series, and I was not a fan 😂 But her books are always readable. Btw have you read Fourth Wing by Rebacca Yarros? Everyone talked about it. One of my friends read it, and shared all the horny stuff 😂
I have a friend who LOVES fantasy and CC is the only one of her books he likes! But he has a higher tolerance for urban fantasy than I do. No, I’ve heard such mixed reviews for Forth Wing and none of my friends have even touched it! I do know it’s horny though lol and there’s dragons! Beyond yet, I’m a little skeptical. I need someone who loves acotar to tell me if it’s worth my time.
THANK YOU for the support alphaholes, much appreciated as always <3
Oh hey that was a surprisingly quick find- Thanks google- 👀 (Not me casually coming in after four years)
great tips! writing is very hard, every time i try to start i last a few days haha.
I just talked to a woman today who said she loves every stage of writing - plotting, drafting, editing - and would write all day if she could. I DO NOT feel that way at all. I love having *had* written something, not the act of writing. But when I’ve completed something I feel like an absolute god lol
First of all, great video. This is what drew me to your channel in the first place. You always came across as a seasoned professional of the writing trade, even though you have yet to officially publish. It's not "faking it till you make it", but rather staying honest to the craft. Being a writer (a real writer with ideas always brewing) is a lifelong journey and not just a mini cash grab on Amazon (if you are so lucky). We live the writer's life. It's part of our very being, and that is cool, IMO. 😊 I took a peek at your Katara fan fic and read the first several paragraphs. So you got skillz, huh? 😅 I knew you did. Anyways, I will read through its entirety sometime this weekend. I love checking out other aspiring writer's stuff. I know you are familiar with some of my work, lol. Also, I'd love to hear more about your move to LA, and your Hollywood experiences. It sounds super interesting, especially the behind the scenes stuff. Write on! ✍️
Forgive me for this terribly late reply!! Boy, I appreciate your confidence in my thoughts on the craft! The idea of using writing, especially novels, as a ‘cash-grab’ is insane to me - it’s by far the hardest, most time-consuming, creatively intensive project I’ve ever done. Get into day-trading or caricatures if you want to make a quick buck, lol. AHH!! I can’t believe you read the fanfic!! I wish I wrote more of it, they’re so fun to revisit. There’s a fun Kylo x Rey one I wrote a few chapters for too that I can’t seem to find :’( I might make a video about it anyway, I remember my general plot outline, maybe that’s enough?
@@claireholliday6721 Day-trading? Oooh, please tell us more.
Hey y'all! I hope to see your own opinions/advice down below <3 Also!! My first post is live on Buy me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/claireholliday/zutara-fanfic-link-playlist It's a little background into the avatar the last airbender fanfic I wrote ten years ago; why I wrote it and when + a rough playlist of what I was listening to at the time to *get inspired.* Excited to post more odds-and-ends in the future! I appreciate you guys so much, thank you.
Why you dont have instangram account?
I technically do, but I post exactly once a year and don’t keep up with it. I have a video from a few years back on why I don’t use insta anymore, but it boils down to productivity/mental sanity reasons.
@@claireholliday6721 okay thanks for anwerme
Love your kitty cat ❤❤❤ And as usual I super enjoy you talking about stuff and things.
She is chaos, she is revelry 😏 And thank you!! I have a bunch of other fun topics planned I’m excited to film
Excellent response video! You got me thinking about the tell-tale signs of a self-published book. One thing I have noticed (and this goes back to the self-publishing of the early 2000s) is that the editing can be TRASH. Just atrocious. Newbie authors don't know the first thing about grammar or making revisions to their work. It really shows. And there is a lot of outright THEFT of other's materials, especially with items like adult coloring books. It's a sad state of affairs, because people are just out for the cash. It's cool that you are a traditionalist as far as publishing goes. I have an idea I have been working on for this year which I plan to traditionally publish...but through a "backdoor" methodology. I will let you know more if it pans out, but I am hopeful something will come of it. I too would like things published properly, and not some haphazard crap you throw in a PDF. As far as AI goes, I would consider using AI to generate some images for the cover or internals of my book, but I would definitely say "these images were AI generated".
There are genuinely really well-done self-published works - not just quality content, but competent grammar/formatting too. But the sheer volume of work with minimal effort and BLATANT mistakes is staggering!!! YES the adult coloring books, those are an EPIDEMIC!!!! I love when they say they’re AI generated too - so you put minimal effort into stollen images, reduced it down to line-work and thought no one would notice? Interested to learn more about your own publishing project and how that works out for you! Very mysteeeeeerious 🧐
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I'm afraid I couldn't get past the third chapter and completely gave up reading the first book. The writing style was so unengaging for me. At first, I had a knee-jerk reaction thinking the 2nd person perspective was ultimately what was throwing me off, yet I don't think that's it on further reflection. I'm at least used to 2nd person POV from role-playing games and I was getting reasonably used to it reading the book. There was something deeper and more off-putting in general about the writing style although I lack any knowledge of creative writing to pinpoint it well. I think one possible reason is that the text seemed to rely heavily on passive voice over active voice. That might make sense given the personified style of narration. After all, we don't normally say, "The moon's reflection shimmers over the waters." We instead say, "There is a reflection of the moon over the waters. It seems to be shimmering." Yet the latter, more passive style comes off as being so much more like an infodump in nature. I mostly felt like I was reading the lengthiest infodumps (albeit written in a very dramatic and rhetorical style) despite the book being written in present tense (which I assume lends itself normally to more action than exposition). I also recall a lot of use of "then" in the sense of, "This happens. Then this is happening, and now this is happening". That also tends to have the effect of making me feel like I'm reading exposition even when actions are being described as they occur, since it makes them read like a list. I'm sure I'm doing a horrible job of pinpointing precisely why, yet the prose was so off-putting to me.
No, you competently pinpointed one of the issues with the writing! I know what you mean with the extensive info-dumping, I wish I remembered that for the review, though frankly you said it better. But I was intrigued enough with the world building/mystery of it all that I continued + information was revealed so fast I think that helped me stay engaged despite the passive voice. There's a fight scene near the last third that uses a lot of "and then 'blank,' and then 'blank,'" like you also noticed, and it really took me out of the scene.
@@claireholliday6721 Cheers! I'm very picky about writing style in ways I haven't been able to narrow down, and have even started to take some introductory writing lessons merely to better understand my preferences (and with no aspirations to become a writer). I'm so picky about it that the writing style of a fiction seems to supersede the actual story in terms of engaging me. One of my favorite books, for example, is _The Mezzanine_ which has about the dullest story imaginable: an office worker takes a lunch break and buys a pair of shoelaces. Yet Nicholson Baker's writing reads so effortlessly to my eyes. Bizarrely, I often find longer sentences and words easier and smoother to read and comprehend. I'm starting to think, after some introduction to poetic meter, that it might have something to do with rhythm. For example, "The silver spoon was old," seems a bit more harsh in flow than, "The silvery spoon was tarnished and bent." Even disregarding the evocative differences, I have an easier time reading the latter. I'm still not entirely sure as to why. I think these longer and flowy sentences also tend to create a heightened sense of suspense for me with a softer cadence, urging me to read the next sentence. The shorter ones appear to have a stronger cadence and finality to them. "The silver spoon was old. The end. [Time for me to stop reading.]" Whereas with the longer one, I want to keep going: "The silvery spoon was tarnished and bent. While its specks of luster hinted of a past when it was once loved, now it lay old and bare and long forgotten." It's getting a bit flowery (and my horrible attempt at writing; real authors are so superior), yet I find a little bit of floweriness in prose enjoyable.
@@claireholliday6721Actually I'm starting to wonder what function "then" serves in present tense writing. From the first book: "He takes all that [...] He holds it. He is not alone. [...] Then he breaks it." What exactly is "then" doing there? It seems a bit confusing and jarring just in terms of how time is elapsing. I'm wondering if the author merely inserted it to break the pattern of starting so many sentences with "He".
ARE YOU a tortured poet? Have read Priory or Crescent City? Let me know down below! (Especially your fav ttpd song <3 )
I read Priory years ago when it was released, I really liked it. Really impressive debut novel. Love he world building. I am for sure a tortured poet, but I am still not ready to choose a favorite song. Oh boy she brought the tea on this album. I am a closet swiftie btw 😂. Taylors 3 covid albums I listen to all the time, they are just so freaking good.
YES same!! I didn’t love midnights, except for would’ve, could’ve, should’ve and the Great War, and you’re losing me. Those are INCREDIBLE. I still feel like I haven’t given 75% of ttpd a fair shake b/c I’m so stuck on the songs I love 😂 have you watched the channel the Swiftologist?? It’s where I’ve learned everything TS related, he’s articulate and hilarious. I highly recommend his content if you want to dive deeper into Swift lore!!
And I had trouble getting into priory at first, something about the writing style didn’t click with me, but now I’m used to it and I love it so far!
IF YOU’VE READ THE FIFTH SEASON, would you recommend finishing the series?
Heck yes! Love hearing about your thoughts about books!❤❤❤
Thank you!!! Have you read it yet?
@@claireholliday6721I have not. I have been working my way through The Three Body Problem trilogy recently, and those took A LOT of focus to figure out
AHHH I’ve heard a lot above this series as of late b/c of the show. How are the books? I don’t know anyone in real life who’s read them, but I’m curious!
@@claireholliday6721They are a challenge. Very high brow. You have to be interested in physics and advanced science to find them interesting.
So, the last line of the book intrigued me. The bit about the moon. Immediately, I thought about The Outpost TV series (the moon in that series was devastated and contained mysteries connected to the planet it orbited). But then I researched further. Who is the author of this book series? She's a sci-fi writer? Let me check out the sequel book in the trilogy. (I was really just interested in the moon reference.) Well, here's what I discovered. She must have watched a lot of Doctor Who. Her sequel book is called The Obelisk Gate and there is a race of beings called the Orogene. Hmm...🤔 sounds a lot like the Doctor Who episode The Stones of Blood where there are walking stone obelisks called Ogri from the planet Ogros. Coincidence? You read the book Claire, you tell me.😂
THAT’S hilarious!!! I have a friend who’s a HUGE Dr Who fan, I wonder if he has any more insight into this.
Hey Claire, I've been wondering about the state of writing. 🤔 ✍️ As the generations continue to age, and technology progresses, will there actually be more opportunities for serious writers? Here's my case. We all know that AI can spit out a book in 3 seconds based on limited prompts. But this is hardly the work of a serious writer. It reeks of plagiarism since technically, the output is not one's own. In addition to AI dumbing down the market, you have the news that the younger generations do not know how to read, write, or synthesize information. While this is deeply disturbing at the societal level, perhaps it opens up more spots for true writers? I'm picturing this wasteland of poor and clumsy writing in the near future. So wouldn't that mean the real writers stand out more? It's almost like things need to get abysmally bad in order for them to get better. Also, there is so much politics in writing now, I think many are tiring of it. We just want good stories. Part of me has this apocalyptic view of the future of writing, even as a field to make any sort of money. But at the same time, I wonder what opportunities may arise for those genuinely invested in the craft.
I like your optimistic take and I tend to agree with it. I too believe that the sorry state of published work right now, while over-saturating the market, actually makes quality writers stick out like crazy! I totally agree with your assessment.
I remember back in college, we had to write essays in this creative writing class, and this one student wrote in 2nd person. We were encouraged to read each other's essays in that class. When I read the 2nd person essay I kinda liked it because it was so different. But the professor told us to "never, ever write in 2nd person". It was considered too unorthodox.
There’s a thriller I read a few years ago, Into the Water, by the same author as Girl on a Train, and it also has multiple POV’s and one of them is in second person. Didn’t bother me at all! Perhaps tiring to read a whole book that way… that’s CRAZY the teacher said that during a creative writing class! lmaooo seems counterintuitive. And terrible advice!
Do you feel it negatively effects you going down these rabbit holes? Other than loss of time
Sometimes they’re fun! Getting obsessed with an aesthetic, or the lore behind a show, or spending hours reading about a random topic on Reddit can be both illuminating and stimulating. But personally, I tend to get too sucked in and these rabbit holes become all I want to think about, sometimes to the point I neglect my own desires b/c I’m too wrapped up thinking about bullshit lol. It can infect my mind even when I’m not looking at the screen.
You’re authentic, stay real
I’ve watched tons of reviews and you’re the only one who calls out how disappointing all the Stark reunion scenes were after Jon and Sansa. (And Tyrion-Sansa). All were empty and sad reunions that were built up to since the 1st season
:( it haunts me still
Reminds me of this Book ruclips.net/video/gi4WlN0p3oM/видео.htmlsi=6iB690aedtaQaGF3
I'm 38, divorced, with two kids. I was in my late 20's when I met my ex husband and had my boys. Now everyone is: "You're getting older, you need to find a man or you'll end up old and alone." I'd like to think I'm open to being in a relationship, but the men available in my area would be more trouble than they're worth. And cost of living here is BONKERS, so it would be great to have a partner to split bills with. But... the juice is not worth the squeeze. I'd rather be old and alone and doing my own thing, without something thinking they get to dictate what I do because we signed a piece of paper.
When I think back upon my previous relationships, most of them with extremely lovely people, objectively though I was super anxious most the time. I was younger sure, but I love the emotional freedom I feel being single. Not to mention the freedom with my own time! So I totally agree with you. I used to think ending up ‘old and alone’ would be the worst fate imaginable and now I just laugh.
I have to admit I had been struggling with this book, but I find it hard to DNF it. I'm going to try it again, thanks for helping with my motivation. 😊😊😊😊
I really enjoyed it and it was a super quick read too! I hope it works out for you 😊 ✨ 👑 🔮 🏰
Hi Claire! Love love your videos! RUclips is the only social media I use and you popped up on my feed yesterday! We have so much in common and your videos hit home for me. I’m in my 30s, single, have two jobs, and I’m back in school soooo I feel the isolation of being on a different path. 🤗 Thanks for talking about this!
You are so kind, thank you for commenting! I would imagine going back to school in your 30s is wild. Idk if you know who Sam Harris is - he’s a political/social commentator I used to listen to- but I remember he talked about going back to school in his 30s, and that socially you feel a bit out of place, but on the flip-side way more focused on your studies. I did not go to college, but I can’t imagine going in my late teens/early 20s and doing WELL lol Anyway, it takes bravery to actively go outside social norms, more than people know. So kudos to you 🖤
Dune and Dune 2 were both beautiful and fantastic. Movies of a scale and epicness that they really don’t make anymore. And I agree, I prefer the films to the book. The Eras Tour is a fantastic concert. I am a swifty, and saw it in theaters and it was a PARTY. 300 people singing and dancing. Godzilla minus one was really good too. And incredible how good it looks, considering he small budget. And finally someone that agrees that Everything, Everywhere at once was not enjoyable. Napoleon was a trash fire. Ridley Scott is very hit and miss. Why make a historic film that is so factually wrong, it really bugs me. Hollywood has a history of this. I am honestly surprised he didn’t put some Muricans in there to save the day. Barbie as a cultural event was incredibly wholesome. Wasn’t a huge fan of the film, but then again I don’t think it was aimed at me. But at least it was more entertaining than Oppenheimer, that I fell asleep to 😂 God I missed your videos. You are just so charismatic and entertaining ❤❤❤ Also REALLY love the outfit
Ahh! Yo fellow swifty! Favorite era?? I wish I saw it in theaters but I honestly I’m more excited for the TPD 🤓 Thank you so much for your constant, loving support 💕 💕 I’m so profoundly grateful 🥹 and excited to be on more often!! ((Also going to see Dune 2 again today! 🥳))
I have so many comments about the movies you mentioned. But I want to address Agora. That type of movie is my jam as well. Regarding similar movies depicting that era...well, you need to watch Alexander the Great. The 3 or 4 hour director's cut. It's just so amazing what Alexander accomplished at the time. He was literally conquering and uniting the known world. Had it remained more or less unified, instead of collapsing afterwards with his 4 generals, the world would have been very different. You need to watch Cleopatra. The one with Elizabeth Taylor. The power she wielded. And the tragedy at the end. Omg. Loved it. Next, you need to seek out the History Channel's documentaries on The Barbarians. There's like 8 episodes covering Huns, Vandals, Saxons, Vikings, etc. You name it, they have the barbarian you are looking for. Not only are these documentaries action-packed, they explain so much about how Europe was formed. This is essential viewing. Also, they did an excellent documentary on The Black Death. This had tremendous ramifications on humanity's development. Oh, and women are very well represented in these shows. From the Byzantine Theodora to kick ass women warriors fighting Romans (also see the series Rome:Rise and Fall of an Empire). I know what kind of juicy data you are after Claire. It's that "what if" type history...about Paganism and Druids...and "witches"...and why it was all subsumed by the Christian world. It's in the ones I mentioned. I'll try to think of more. 😉
Oh man, totally forgot about Boudicca. Woman warrior who burnt several Roman cities to ash. Pretty much any movie you can find on her is good. I think I have seen them all. 😆
One more comment. Don't fall in love with history too much. It's an endless rabbit hole where things are way more interesting than you think.😊
THANK YOU!!! This is the sort of list I’m desperate for. Making the note in my phone NOW
Beau Is Afraid was a bad trip. I miss when movies runtime were shorter. I also hated EEAAW! I heard Saltburn described as a shitty version of The Talented Mr. Ripley. Ridley Scott has imo been mostly "miss" this millenium. His movies were so much better, back when he didn't have full control.
I might do a rant video one day on EEAAO and The Last Dual haha! So glad you agree then.