As a librarian, I would like to thank you for making this video. The resources available through public libraries are an asset to writers and others that we help to grow by utilizing them. Your lives and work are very inspiring and it's lovely to see Port Townsend through your eyes. All the best in the coming year!
Love the video, and how you mention how useful primary sources are! I feel like that’s easily forgotten in modern research and I’m glad I’m not the only one who focuses on things that were actually from that time period! Thanks for sharing
I found this video fascinating. I have had some success in writing magazine articles, particularly about my life with horses. I unlike you could never create a whole world through research in my imagination. I’m only able to write about what it is I know. To the point, I like you have to write my initial drafts with notes and then in hand. I cannot put anything together if I just sit down in front of a computer screen and type. So thank you for another delightful and very informative video. As intelligent as both yourself and your husbandseem to be. I can only imagine some of the very thought-provoking and intellectual conversations you have, of course peppered with sweetness as that side of your relationship comes across in your videos. Great admiration for one another I can tell. Have a great day.
I truly enjoyed this information you shared about writing books and how and where to research. I didn't realize all that was involved into writing just one book. Amazing the research that is done before you even start writing. I also really enjoyed visiting your husbands workplace. That library really seems like a beautiful place to visit. Don't be shy, please continue to share all of your fabulous knowledge with us in the future.
I love your explanation of primary and secondary sources. I’ve spent over 10 years spending most of my free time studying Meriwether Lewis and the Corps of Discovery. Obviously, I don’t find many early 19th century antique sources outside of museums. Ps I also strongly agree with your opinion on writing by hand and reading physical books.
Hello Sarah, I'm also a writer.. Although I mostly write poetry, I have decided to write my first novel.. It's going to be a work of fiction, loosely based on fact.. It's gonna be set, at the beginning in the modern time, but then change to the 1800s... perhaps around 1860.. so, it'll probably have a few mentions of the Civil War.. It's also going to have a Biblical point of view as well. I have participated in Civil War reenactments, and I have a dress that was made for me... I need to lose some weight to fit into it again.. lol.. I asked my husband to build me a she-shed.. I will write out there.. and wear my 1860s dress to get into the story easier.. I need to buy a corset, and a few undergarments, as I just have the dress.. Anyhoo, I'm enjoying learning from you the tricks of the trade.. thank you.. Btw.. I wonder if I can find your books in the library.. ??
I wish this video was around when i was in middle and high school, such great tips. It can help me in medical coding/transcription course I want to enroll in
some great suggestions! Thank you for the recommendation of The Trade of Authorship. I love books about writing and will definitely take a look at that one!
I watched another video and thought of more questions about your writing. It appears to me that you writing you first draft by hand, do you then type it? Do you use a typewriter or a computer program like MS Word or Scrivener? You have given me so many ideas:)
This video has been very helpful! Thanks for the tips on where to get first hand material, and how to find it online! I used to work in the public library, so I do know where to start when searching for information or first hand material (19th century books). Happy New Year to you and your husband, Sarah! ~Janet in Canada
Hi Sarah, love your videos! I recently purchased a few antique lanterns but have not lite them yet. I was wondering, what type of oil can I use with them and, is there any harmful vapors that are released when burnt?
I know this video is from 8 months ago but i really am digging into your wonderful (!) website thisvictorianlife.com but cant find where you mention the binding of the books 13:36 , if anyone finds it would you be so kind as to send me a link?
“Technology is a good servant but a bad master!” I shall carry this quote with me into 2020!
Glad you like it! :) You can get the quote on a magnet, mug or canvas bag here www.zazzle.com/s/technology+is+a+good+servant+but+a+bad+master
Nothing more true! Not only is a bad master but becomes a Munster has well.
As a librarian, I would like to thank you for making this video. The resources available through public libraries are an asset to writers and others that we help to grow by utilizing them. Your lives and work are very inspiring and it's lovely to see Port Townsend through your eyes. All the best in the coming year!
Aww, you're so very welcome! Thank you for such a nice comment. Feel free to share the video with anyone you think might benefit from it. :)
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Love the video, and how you mention how useful primary sources are! I feel like that’s easily forgotten in modern research and I’m glad I’m not the only one who focuses on things that were actually from that time period! Thanks for sharing
I found this video fascinating. I have had some success in writing magazine articles, particularly about my life with horses. I unlike you could never create a whole world through research in my imagination. I’m only able to write about what it is I know. To the point, I like you have to write my initial drafts with notes and then in hand. I cannot put anything together if I just sit down in front of a computer screen and type. So thank you for another delightful and very informative video. As intelligent as both yourself and your husbandseem to be. I can only imagine some of the very thought-provoking and intellectual conversations you have, of course peppered with sweetness as that side of your relationship comes across in your videos. Great admiration for one another I can tell. Have a great day.
Thank you so much! You are such a wonderful lady and you hold all of my admiration for the way you and your husband are living.
Well wishes, Lenore
I truly enjoyed this information you shared about writing books and how and where to research. I didn't realize all that was involved into writing just one book. Amazing the research that is done before you even start writing.
I also really enjoyed visiting your husbands workplace. That library really seems like a beautiful place to visit.
Don't be shy, please continue to share all of your fabulous knowledge with us in the future.
Another great video from you 👍 Happy New Year to you and Gabriel 🎉🍾
Great video. I’d love to hear so much more from you about the process of writing! ❤️
Thank you Mrs. Crisman🌸
I love your explanation of primary and secondary sources. I’ve spent over 10 years spending most of my free time studying Meriwether Lewis and the Corps of Discovery. Obviously, I don’t find many early 19th century antique sources outside of museums.
Ps I also strongly agree with your opinion on writing by hand and reading physical books.
Nothing beats a good printing, that what I keep seeing to brother. Great video very illuminated to my mind
Hello Sarah, I'm also a writer.. Although I mostly write poetry, I have decided to write my first novel.. It's going to be a work of fiction, loosely based on fact.. It's gonna be set, at the beginning in the modern time, but then change to the 1800s... perhaps around 1860.. so, it'll probably have a few mentions of the Civil War.. It's also going to have a Biblical point of view as well. I have participated in Civil War reenactments, and I have a dress that was made for me... I need to lose some weight to fit into it again.. lol.. I asked my husband to build me a she-shed.. I will write out there.. and wear my 1860s dress to get into the story easier.. I need to buy a corset, and a few undergarments, as I just have the dress.. Anyhoo, I'm enjoying learning from you the tricks of the trade.. thank you.. Btw.. I wonder if I can find your books in the library.. ??
Thank you so muchhhh
I love your writing process Sarah, do you have a schedule that you follow? What is your writing routine?
I wish this video was around when i was in middle and high school, such great tips. It can help me in medical coding/transcription course I want to enroll in
Another awesome, wonderful, and fantastic video. I especially loved the Advanced Google Book search option.
LOVE this video -- thank you so much for it
some great suggestions! Thank you for the recommendation of The Trade of Authorship. I love books about writing and will definitely take a look at that one!
I watched another video and thought of more questions about your writing. It appears to me that you writing you first draft by hand, do you then type it? Do you use a typewriter or a computer program like MS Word or Scrivener? You have given me so many ideas:)
This video has been very helpful! Thanks for the tips on where to get first hand material, and how to find it online! I used to work in the public library, so I do know where to start when searching for information or first hand material (19th century books). Happy New Year to you and your husband, Sarah! ~Janet in Canada
In Britain we call the Telephone game Chinese Whispers. Not actually sure why!
Sou Barsileiro e amo a Era Vitoriana. Parabéns pelo vídeo. ❤❤❤🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
Hi Sarah, love your videos! I recently purchased a few antique lanterns but have not lite them yet. I was wondering, what type of oil can I use with them and, is there any harmful vapors that are released when burnt?
I know this video is from 8 months ago but i really am digging into your wonderful (!) website thisvictorianlife.com but cant find where you mention the binding of the books 13:36 , if anyone finds it would you be so kind as to send me a link?
Here you go: www.thisvictorianlife.com/recipe-for-reading-how-to-make-a-hand-bound-book.html :)
Have you translated your works into other languages? Also have you tried a typewriter or
doesn’t it suit your lifestyle preferences
Do you think a handful of people in the 18th Century were like..."I want to go back to simpler times" and lived as if it was the 13th Century?
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