I like to wake up, eat a bowl of cereal, drink some coffee, and then go for a small walk on the road behind my apartment before I sit down to write. That little walk only takes about ten minutes, but it gives me a chance to think about what i wrote the day before and what i want to write on that day.
I love thinking of a writing habit in the same way as a morning cup of coffee. I don't think I'm great at building routines or habits, but my morning cup of coffee is the exception: I always make and take time for it. How then could I make writing as important as my cup of coffee?
Yeah... I'm so happy. Hi Abbie and Kate.. can you do an updated series about being an indie author and dive deep into it. I'm a teen author, and I'd love more information on it.❤❤
Not doing the official NaNo, but I did harness NaNo spirit to get my first draft done. (23k words written from Sept 1-Oct 31). Finished the draft today at 102017 words (that's 79k in November). Story is a secondary world fantasy-adventure/pursuit. Second born prince has to go on the run when he became the suspect in the murder of his father. Older brother who is now king is young enough that he needs to have a regent (uncle/younger brother of the now-dead king).
Not doing Nanowrimo, but I am working on my first novel. Been working on it for about a month and a half and hoping to finish by the end of this year. Your tips are always so helpful! Thanks ladies! 😊❤
Neither am I (in fact, I'm just getting started planning!) but my goal is this: given what I can decide/determine about my book before November '25, I might want to participate then!
There are two of you. Sort of like entities that live in your body: your brain and your consciousness. When you refer to yourself, it's your conscious self. Your brain does its own thing.
Thank you for reminding that creativity is something not gained, but something that we're born with. This thought puts me at ease when I start to worry about not being able to imagine something. It becomes a sign that I need to relax and stay quiet a bit, not pushing myself with further stress of forced imagining)) And, Abbie, I'd really like to ask for your recipe of the cake you've made in the 1st episode of your writing vlog this November) I still dream about this cake at nights 🥰
Good afternoon, Kate and Abbie! You ladies look very nice in this vlog and thanks for giving some interesting advice. Have a wonderful day and God bless!
POV: you already finished NaNo six days ago. . .😂🤣 Yes, I finished, but THAT’S NOT GOOD because now I have to EDIT IT, and editing actually destroys my soul. I tried earlier this morning and practically died. 😰😰😰😭😭😭
Hi!! I think that Nanowrimo is good for first drafts. First drafts are nice for overwriting, and to just go on tangents and go where the fancy takes you. Further drafts can be way more conservative, with smaller word counts and just taking your time and stuff. But I think first drafts are made to be indulgent.
I like to wake up, eat a bowl of cereal, drink some coffee, and then go for a small walk on the road behind my apartment before I sit down to write. That little walk only takes about ten minutes, but it gives me a chance to think about what i wrote the day before and what i want to write on that day.
I love thinking of a writing habit in the same way as a morning cup of coffee. I don't think I'm great at building routines or habits, but my morning cup of coffee is the exception: I always make and take time for it. How then could I make writing as important as my cup of coffee?
Yeah... I'm so happy. Hi Abbie and Kate.. can you do an updated series about being an indie author and dive deep into it. I'm a teen author, and I'd love more information on it.❤❤
Same here❤
Not doing the official NaNo, but I did harness NaNo spirit to get my first draft done. (23k words written from Sept 1-Oct 31). Finished the draft today at 102017 words (that's 79k in November).
Story is a secondary world fantasy-adventure/pursuit. Second born prince has to go on the run when he became the suspect in the murder of his father. Older brother who is now king is young enough that he needs to have a regent (uncle/younger brother of the now-dead king).
I'm telling the tale of a swordsman who must face a Dark Sorceress, who turns out to be his long lost sister.
Family reunions can be so much fun.
Not doing Nanowrimo, but I am working on my first novel. Been working on it for about a month and a half and hoping to finish by the end of this year. Your tips are always so helpful! Thanks ladies! 😊❤
Neither am I (in fact, I'm just getting started planning!) but my goal is this: given what I can decide/determine about my book before November '25, I might want to participate then!
Yay a new podcast episode! I know you ladies are super busy but I miss having more frequent episodes! Love your conversations ❤
Thank you, Abbie and Kate, for doing these podcasts! They're so helpful!
Nice episode ladies, enjoy your conversation. I usually write midday. 0430, I am not all that creative. Maybe after I retire. 😊
I have typed nearly 120K Words in the past 23 days of NaNoWriMo. Just over 30K Words until I hit my goal! (My brain is fired, but I’m still pushing!)
There are two of you. Sort of like entities that live in your body: your brain and your consciousness. When you refer to yourself, it's your conscious self. Your brain does its own thing.
Thank you for reminding that creativity is something not gained, but something that we're born with. This thought puts me at ease when I start to worry about not being able to imagine something. It becomes a sign that I need to relax and stay quiet a bit, not pushing myself with further stress of forced imagining))
And, Abbie, I'd really like to ask for your recipe of the cake you've made in the 1st episode of your writing vlog this November) I still dream about this cake at nights 🥰
Any monkey can "win" NaNoWriMo, it's just a matter of writing "Banana" 50k times. Now writing something that's worth reading, that's hard.
Excellent points for writers. Love it. Thank you, Kate and Abbie.
We're nearing the end of November. Time does fly.
Good afternoon, Kate and Abbie! You ladies look very nice in this vlog and thanks for giving some interesting advice. Have a wonderful day and God bless!
POV: you already finished NaNo six days ago. . .😂🤣
Yes, I finished, but THAT’S NOT GOOD because now I have to EDIT IT, and editing actually destroys my soul.
I tried earlier this morning and practically died.
😰😰😰😭😭😭
Congratulations on finishing!!! Good luck with your edit!!
@@BlackFiresongthank you so much!❤️ how is your writing go along, if I may ask?
Can you let me know when your on live talk show
Hi!!
I think that Nanowrimo is good for first drafts. First drafts are nice for overwriting, and to just go on tangents and go where the fancy takes you. Further drafts can be way more conservative, with smaller word counts and just taking your time and stuff. But I think first drafts are made to be indulgent.
If you do enough planning, 50K words in November could be super easy!
I have 3 kids and I wanna be an author. How?
I’m also a firefighter.