"I didn't mean to! None of this was planned!" This month is the second time I've tried to write a novella only for it to turn into a novel so I heavily relate to this. I'm gonna try to finish this book tonight too, y'all, wish me luck! I'm at 60k and I think I've got at least 12k left to write. Which like, realistically 12k is the most I've ever written in a single day, so it's kind of possible, but I'm also gagging lol. I meant to write a standalone novella. Then a standalone novel. Now I know it's the first book in a series. I'm so stressed 😩 by myself.
I started writing a short story and it's probably going to be a novella or even a novel. I am still coming up with new things to add and I love the characters so much and it's difficult to stop. It's funny because if I want to write a novel, I have sometimes issues to write enough but this project is just writing itself :)
"So my magic system is really complicated. I don't know how to explain it. I'm not sure I even quite understand it" Like, I felt that so hard haha But like, daaamn Kat! You go! This is crazy, I've barely written at all this year and here you go just tossing out book after book ;)
EEEEEEEE I'M SO PROUD OF YOU CONGRATS!!! You said you probs weren't gonna publish this so would you just post it on WattPad or Patreon or something when you feel it's finished and you want people to read it? It sounds SO DANG interesting and I'm super here for it! As a fellow writer I certainly relate a lot to loving talking and hearing about other peoples' projects! It's just like so dang good and fun and lovely and everyone's so creative and stuff! BTW April is also Camp NaNo so yeah if you wanted to do VEDA for April Camp NaNo we are all here for it!! So much love to you my dear and I'm so happy that you've been so motivated and inspired and stuff! Hugs if you want them and take care of yourself!!!
Me to myself, under quarantine: Okay, okay, no school for 3 weeks, you finally have some time to write. Me, 0.0001 seconds later: *tries learning the dance for Cannibal* Also me: *rewatches Austin & Ally for no reason* And also me: *stares at my wall for a good hour* Me: *sighs* I have NO idea how this happened.
Isn’t it crazy how you want to do it so bad you Do everything you can to not do it? I’m the same way, but in my case I got a full time job (and am an essential employee so no quarantine time for me) and a little baby daughter, so all the more difficult for me
I haven't watched Katy's videos or booktube or written in a while and I now realized how much I missed youtube and writing and her fun and friendly personality and nerdiness. It took a whole epidemic for me to finally take care of myself and be creatively productive but...it helps me to be positive! Stay safe everyone!!💕🙌🏻✨
I'm planning on writing a 50K first draft (or a zero draft as you call it) of a novel in April during camp nanowrimo. I have no idea how I'm going to do it. I honestly adore you for writing 50K in a month.
Kat: this book is never going to be published Me: WHAT THE HECK THIS SOUNDS AMAZING I WOULD GIVE UP AN ARM AND A LEG AND SHAVE MY HEAD AND KICK A PUPPY TO GET THIS IN MY HANDS SHE HAS TO PUBLISH IT
I agree! Kat would make a lot of money self-publishing. She cranks out manuscripts quickly (once she cracks down on herself, ha) and she has a loyal fanbase who would gladly buy her books.
honestly this video is Exactly what i needed to motivate me to work more on my writing as i stay huddled in my apartment (which isn't That much different from my normal life but ya Know)
What do you mean this is never going to be published the premise sounds AMAZING I NEED this NOW (promise I'm very calm and the self-quarantine isn't stressing me out at all)
Personally, my advice is to just write it. Or if you don't feel like tackling that particular story quite yet (I understand) I would write as much detail as you can about it (the characters, world, plot, etc.), to act as a blueprint for when you actually start writing it, and then you can try and write other things, like short stories or novellas. It's true that you get better with practice, and with each paragraph you write, you're better than the one you wrote before. There's no such thing as 'not being good enough'. Good luck fellow writer! Get those stories out! :D
I know I'm not Kat but this might help: Just write it! The best way to get better is to write and read. You learn so much every time you write a draft! Even if it's not good it's practice and no one needs to see it! Just write it and make it look nice on your second pass. No one sees it till you want them to see it!
I missed your writing vlogs so much, I'm so glad that you got around to posting one again. And congrats to finishing another zero draft, I'm really looking forward to your writing content and updates on your stories and the quering process in the coming months :)
"Mabye I should volg all through April?!but comeing frum me that sounds like a joke..right!?"your awsome Kat,keep wrighting and im a keep clicking on your vids.
I’m also getting discouraged with querying and I’ve finally started to write everything down for my next book, and I’m outlining and I love how this new book is. It’s so much fun because it’s so different but also similar in the genre. I’m really excited for my next book. So happy that you’re also writing!!! 💕
This video gave me the last push of motivation to finish the last 500 words or so of my NaNoWriMo draft 🎉 Thanks for your energy and spunk, Kat! To all you other writers out there: you can do it!!
Yaaay!! So glad to have more writing vlogs from you, Kat! They’re my fav! I certainly hope by “if only” you mean that it will be less 4 books and more 24 books, because that would be delightful! Either way, I hope you will always write things you love and that make you feel vaguely crazy! 💜
Awesome!!! Well done. I started a book around when you started rewriting the last book, but I've had to rewrite 5 times, and they've gotten better and better every time, still I'm well jelly. :) The key for rewriting for me is to take all your best ideas and go with them but rewrite what is not so great, but then you gotta rewrite them later lol.
you know you just inspired me to finally start a zero draft in this quarantine times.. I have been thinking about it and seeing you so happy about writing has pushed me :D Thank you Kat and good luck with all the writing
i've missed your vlogs so much and your story sounds so cool! If you're not planning on publishing this one, I would love to read it if you still choose to share it in another way :D really excited for all your projects!
I was watching your writing videos again yesterday and wondering when the heck you would be back and maybe with an update of “Book” great to see you writing again! Be patient!
Aww this book sounds so good, I wish I could read it! And Kat, I feel you, I am so freaking anxious. And I'm going stir-crazy. Never thought that would happen because I am a hardcore introvert, but also.... hate being told what to do so the fact that I'm forced to stay in is hard XD. But this vlog made it better! Hope you're doing well!!
I really love this idea and i’m super intrigued by this, I hope to read your books at one point 💖💖 I hope querying goes well for you, I’m already super excited for your book ideas and I need them right now! Have a great day :D
OMG THANKS FOR UPLOADING A NEW VIDEO. I'm from Spain and we currently can't leave our homes and your video just makes me sooo happy 💜💜 Okay, I'm gonna watch it now. Edit: I loved it! "HEY, BAZ, R U PROUD OF ME? Hey, Baz. BAZ? BAZ? U PROUD OF ME?" 😂😂😂
That's awesome. My big excitement for today was taking out my cart I decided to name Shirley. I got water and soda at Walmart while checking the empty spot where Spaghetti Os used to be.
I swear to god, if I get to the end of the video without you telling us anything about what you're writing... 🥺 It's so inspiring seeing RUclipsrs telling us about starting a new project but then NONE ever tell us anything about the new project! I get you can't spoil much but just a little bit, genre/loose plot/something. Please, I bet of you guys, my curiosity kills me with every video. 🙈 (Ofc as soon hit post on my comment, you start spilling the beans 🤣 THANK YOU for sharing with us! I promise RUclips comment section won't snitch if you ever end up publishing ;) )
Wow, Queen of the Zero Draft! A little curious tho, why wouldn't you ever consider trying to publish the book you're working on now? Sounds like a book I would want to read!
Alright, so my name is Basil, my friends call me Baz, and every time you talk to CutOut Baz, I look up and my partner just laughs at me. But this Baz is proud of you!
Surely she wasn’t serious when she said it wouldn’t be published.....would kat write a series of over 4 books and do all this work for something that sounds a,aging and then not publish it please tell me she wouldn’t I need this
“The magic system is kinda complicated like I don’t even understand it.” Me talking about my novel. 😂 Please vlog every day even though I know last time you said that Jesse was the one that ended up vlogging every day. 😂
I am trying to write a novel now too because... we’ll ive got a LOT of time with this self isolation thing... and what sucks is that my laptop is NOT WORKING. I’m thinking about handwriting for now...
Supernatural Academy series are really big in the self-publishing world right now. You could totally publish that yourself and do really well. Just sayin!
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Whenever you say "It's fine everything's fine" I have to go back and watch Cooking with Kat, the worst (and best) cooking show on RUclips
I miss that cooking show.
I still rewatch that! XD
i miss that shit ;(
She should bring it back!!!
I miss that show
"hello and welcome to the weekly writing vlog"
hasn't updated said vlog in weeeeeks. Iconic.
Kat: "I wrote another book"
Me: "I wrote another sentence :')"
Lol. In all realness though progress is progress and fellow writers are proud
The best stories to write are ones you have no intention of publishing because then the only rule is there are no rules
"I didn't mean to! None of this was planned!" This month is the second time I've tried to write a novella only for it to turn into a novel so I heavily relate to this. I'm gonna try to finish this book tonight too, y'all, wish me luck! I'm at 60k and I think I've got at least 12k left to write. Which like, realistically 12k is the most I've ever written in a single day, so it's kind of possible, but I'm also gagging lol.
I meant to write a standalone novella. Then a standalone novel. Now I know it's the first book in a series. I'm so stressed 😩 by myself.
I started writing a short story and it's probably going to be a novella or even a novel. I am still coming up with new things to add and I love the characters so much and it's difficult to stop. It's funny because if I want to write a novel, I have sometimes issues to write enough but this project is just writing itself :)
i'm a simple gal, i see writing vlog, i Click
The one good thing about self quarantining is the amount of writing I’ll be getting done 😂
Same.
I wanna like it but it’s at 111 likes so I can’t sooo. Like
"So my magic system is really complicated. I don't know how to explain it. I'm not sure I even quite understand it"
Like, I felt that so hard haha
But like, daaamn Kat! You go! This is crazy, I've barely written at all this year and here you go just tossing out book after book ;)
I've kinda fallen out of watching youtube lately, but I missed your energy and given the dystopian hellscape, I rediscovered my love of your channel
"Dystopian hellscape" ... this, this is what I'm feeling too.
“Except no high-fives, I’m social distancing!” Hahahaha yes we love this sanitation
Baz cut out is giving me 2009 Edward Cullen cut out vibes
LOL SAME!! 😂😂
EEEEEEEE I'M SO PROUD OF YOU CONGRATS!!! You said you probs weren't gonna publish this so would you just post it on WattPad or Patreon or something when you feel it's finished and you want people to read it? It sounds SO DANG interesting and I'm super here for it! As a fellow writer I certainly relate a lot to loving talking and hearing about other peoples' projects! It's just like so dang good and fun and lovely and everyone's so creative and stuff! BTW April is also Camp NaNo so yeah if you wanted to do VEDA for April Camp NaNo we are all here for it!! So much love to you my dear and I'm so happy that you've been so motivated and inspired and stuff! Hugs if you want them and take care of yourself!!!
Me to myself, under quarantine: Okay, okay, no school for 3 weeks, you finally have some time to write.
Me, 0.0001 seconds later: *tries learning the dance for Cannibal*
Also me: *rewatches Austin & Ally for no reason*
And also me: *stares at my wall for a good hour*
Me: *sighs* I have NO idea how this happened.
I lost it at Austin & Ally for some reason xD
Isn’t it crazy how you want to do it so bad you
Do everything you can to not do it? I’m the same way, but in my case I got a full time job (and am an essential employee so no quarantine time for me) and a little baby daughter, so all the more difficult for me
I haven't watched Katy's videos or booktube or written in a while and I now realized how much I missed youtube and writing and her fun and friendly personality and nerdiness. It took a whole epidemic for me to finally take care of myself and be creatively productive but...it helps me to be positive! Stay safe everyone!!💕🙌🏻✨
I'm planning on writing a 50K first draft (or a zero draft as you call it) of a novel in April during camp nanowrimo. I have no idea how I'm going to do it. I honestly adore you for writing 50K in a month.
GOOD LUCK!! it's not so daunting when you take it one day at a time! you can do it!
@@Katytastic Thank you! ❤
I really needed to hear that right now.
Kat: this book is never going to be published
Me: WHAT THE HECK THIS SOUNDS AMAZING I WOULD GIVE UP AN ARM AND A LEG AND SHAVE MY HEAD AND KICK A PUPPY TO GET THIS IN MY HANDS SHE HAS TO PUBLISH IT
I agree! Kat would make a lot of money self-publishing. She cranks out manuscripts quickly (once she cracks down on herself, ha) and she has a loyal fanbase who would gladly buy her books.
SAME
KICK A PUPPY?!
@@sammorgan2224 Small nudge with the big toe...
DUDE I AGREE BUT KICKING A PUPPY???
If you aren't planning in trying to publish it, would you ever consider self publishing it or putting it online somehow?
honestly this video is Exactly what i needed to motivate me to work more on my writing as i stay huddled in my apartment (which isn't That much different from my normal life but ya Know)
What do you mean this is never going to be published the premise sounds AMAZING I NEED this NOW (promise I'm very calm and the self-quarantine isn't stressing me out at all)
What’s your advice to young writers who want to write a big project but don’t feel like they have enough experience? Or they’re not good enough?
Personally, my advice is to just write it. Or if you don't feel like tackling that particular story quite yet (I understand) I would write as much detail as you can about it (the characters, world, plot, etc.), to act as a blueprint for when you actually start writing it, and then you can try and write other things, like short stories or novellas. It's true that you get better with practice, and with each paragraph you write, you're better than the one you wrote before. There's no such thing as 'not being good enough'.
Good luck fellow writer! Get those stories out! :D
I know I'm not Kat but this might help: Just write it! The best way to get better is to write and read. You learn so much every time you write a draft! Even if it's not good it's practice and no one needs to see it! Just write it and make it look nice on your second pass. No one sees it till you want them to see it!
Jada Thomas
GO FOR IT!
Read something on wattpad and realize you are not alone
You have to start somewhere. Sometimes that's just diving off the deep end and hoping it gets better as you learn and grow.
Yes!! I love your writing vlogs. They always tend to jump start my own drafting 😊
Man, I've missed these videos. You never fail to inspire me and make me laugh. Hope you have a great writing week!!
Also, the holy trinity of booktube all uploaded today and we have been blessed
I missed your writing vlogs so much, I'm so glad that you got around to posting one again. And congrats to finishing another zero draft, I'm really looking forward to your writing content and updates on your stories and the quering process in the coming months :)
"Mabye I should volg all through April?!but comeing frum me that sounds like a joke..right!?"your awsome Kat,keep wrighting and im a keep clicking on your vids.
Genuinely sad you said this isn’t gonna be published 😭😭 it sounded amazing!!
This sounds like an interesting book! I can’t wait until you get it published and I can read it!!
14:08 when Kat goes full on Simon during Watford being like "Hey, look at me, give me attention Baz" :P
Your video is the first I've watched in days because of my anxiety. Thanks for continuing to upload, Kat, and congrats on "finishing" the book :)
I’m also getting discouraged with querying and I’ve finally started to write everything down for my next book, and I’m outlining and I love how this new book is. It’s so much fun because it’s so different but also similar in the genre. I’m really excited for my next book. So happy that you’re also writing!!! 💕
thanks! and yay, glad you're getting excited about the next book! good luck w writing it!
This week on a very special episode... LOVE YOU KAT! I can't wait to see it on the shelf.
Yes! Always love seeing a writing vlog!
My birthday is in the very beginning of April so honestly hearing you say a new writing vlog might be coming in April, such a birthday present
Kat! I missed these so much! I'm so excited for your books, thank you for sharing the process with us!! Best of luck going forward, you got this!!
Hello Molly
How are you doing today?
This video gave me the last push of motivation to finish the last 500 words or so of my NaNoWriMo draft 🎉 Thanks for your energy and spunk, Kat! To all you other writers out there: you can do it!!
I have no idea how you can write that many words in a day! I am so impressed right now!
Yaaay!! So glad to have more writing vlogs from you, Kat! They’re my fav! I certainly hope by “if only” you mean that it will be less 4 books and more 24 books, because that would be delightful! Either way, I hope you will always write things you love and that make you feel vaguely crazy! 💜
Hello Hana
How are you doing today?
Awesome!!! Well done. I started a book around when you started rewriting the last book, but I've had to rewrite 5 times, and they've gotten better and better every time, still I'm well jelly. :) The key for rewriting for me is to take all your best ideas and go with them but rewrite what is not so great, but then you gotta rewrite them later lol.
Best of luck to you in your publishing venture! I'm looking forward to read it. :)
That was a good and cohesive description for your book!
I loved watching your writing vlog! This is what I needed right now ^^
It is so awesome to watch your process (again) after having finished my draft, too. This tale sounds amazing. Good luck! :D
you know you just inspired me to finally start a zero draft in this quarantine times.. I have been thinking about it and seeing you so happy about writing has pushed me :D Thank you Kat and good luck with all the writing
thanks! good luck with your writing too! :)
i've missed your vlogs so much and your story sounds so cool! If you're not planning on publishing this one, I would love to read it if you still choose to share it in another way :D really excited for all your projects!
You're mesmerizing.
So much cuteness.
Congratulations on 50K words! I’m excited for more writing vlogs!
thanks!!
I was watching your writing videos again yesterday and wondering when the heck you would be back and maybe with an update of “Book” great to see you writing again! Be patient!
Aww this book sounds so good, I wish I could read it! And Kat, I feel you, I am so freaking anxious. And I'm going stir-crazy. Never thought that would happen because I am a hardcore introvert, but also.... hate being told what to do so the fact that I'm forced to stay in is hard XD. But this vlog made it better! Hope you're doing well!!
Hello Jordan
How are you doing today?
I. LOVE. KATS. WRITING. VLOGS!!!!!!
Good to see you again Kat!!! Good job on the book!
thank you!!
I really love this idea and i’m super intrigued by this, I hope to read your books at one point 💖💖 I hope querying goes well for you, I’m already super excited for your book ideas and I need them right now! Have a great day :D
When you were watching kat's writing vlogs, and then she posts another one--
Oh, the query trenches. I am in them too. Carry on, soldier. 💜
if you're not going to publish the story, are you going to put it on wattpad or share it with us in any way?
OMG THANKS FOR UPLOADING A NEW VIDEO. I'm from Spain and we currently can't leave our homes and your video just makes me sooo happy 💜💜 Okay, I'm gonna watch it now.
Edit: I loved it! "HEY, BAZ, R U PROUD OF ME? Hey, Baz. BAZ? BAZ? U PROUD OF ME?" 😂😂😂
That's fantastic, Kat! Congratulations! :)
Aizawa t-shirt
YES QUEEN
My grad school weeks are Thursday through Wednesday. So I feel this.
Your writing vlogs are so inspirational and fun. 😃💖💝
That's awesome. My big excitement for today was taking out my cart I decided to name Shirley. I got water and soda at Walmart while checking the empty spot where Spaghetti Os used to be.
I swear to god, if I get to the end of the video without you telling us anything about what you're writing... 🥺
It's so inspiring seeing RUclipsrs telling us about starting a new project but then NONE ever tell us anything about the new project! I get you can't spoil much but just a little bit, genre/loose plot/something. Please, I bet of you guys, my curiosity kills me with every video. 🙈 (Ofc as soon hit post on my comment, you start spilling the beans 🤣 THANK YOU for sharing with us! I promise RUclips comment section won't snitch if you ever end up publishing ;) )
girl I’m in the query trenches too, believe me, you got this 🤩
I'm genuinely listening to you talk about writing a story...while writing a chapter. One which is probably WAAAAAY longer than it needs to be lol
Hey kat! Would your book/books ever be published? I would really love to read it, it sounds so interesting
Simon: *exists*
Baz: I love you an all but your a distraction
Lol what that line reminded me of
Wow, Queen of the Zero Draft! A little curious tho, why wouldn't you ever consider trying to publish the book you're working on now? Sounds like a book I would want to read!
omg this project sounds so interesting now i just want to read it😂😍🤩
I AM IN LOVE WITH THE BAZ CUTOUT WHERE DO I GET ONE?!?
Love your vids Kat!
so happy to see your face on my feed today 💕😊
that Hero Academia shirt at the beginning tho👌 i love how you "accidentally" binge draft a second book 🤣
HAUNTED TATTOO STORYYYYY I wanna know more about that one! Please keep working on it! I love that one 💕💕💕
I can't wait for the book to come out.
Was literally just watching your last writing vlog. what? how? when?
I started a new project today and I'm so happy!
Will we ever get to read any of your drafts? Your premises sound very interesting and something that I would love to read!
How you managed to do all that writing with life-size Baz, I have no idea! I'd be so distracted!
I got so freaking excited when I saw this vid pop up
Do my homework or watch Katytastic video? Ummm. Well I'm here
This needs to be flipping published!
you debating whether to do VEDA at the end of this video reminds me of the kombucha girl meme lol
Is that a life-sized cardboard cutout of Tyrannus Basilton Pitch? If so where can I get my own?????
I was trying to learn how to writing vlog.u r really helping me with ur vids.thanks sis..
Alright, so my name is Basil, my friends call me Baz, and every time you talk to CutOut Baz, I look up and my partner just laughs at me. But this Baz is proud of you!
I find thus weirdly wholesome haha
I LOVE THE AIZAWA SHIRT
THANKS
Unrelated but Kat has literally down everything under the sun to her hair and it always grows back nice and healthy like what
Question: Is RUclips/writing your only job? Or do you do have a job outside of it?
Wait. I can't watch these without coffee... (clock ticks) ok, go! (It's the apocalypse, so totally fine that the weeks start on a Thursday.)
Okay am I the only one that wants to read that book like ... right now
Surely she wasn’t serious when she said it wouldn’t be published.....would kat write a series of over 4 books and do all this work for something that sounds a,aging and then not publish it please tell me she wouldn’t I need this
“The magic system is kinda complicated like I don’t even understand it.” Me talking about my novel. 😂 Please vlog every day even though I know last time you said that Jesse was the one that ended up vlogging every day. 😂
Hello Christina
How are you doing today?
i love your eraser head shirt!!
THANKS XD
Where can I buy her books?
Awesome! Congrats.
thanks!
I try to convince my friends all the time I'm not a Swiftie, just for me to instantly catch onto the T-Swift reference 😭😂💜
I am trying to write a novel now too because... we’ll ive got a LOT of time with this self isolation thing... and what sucks is that my laptop is NOT WORKING. I’m thinking about handwriting for now...
Hello Kat! Excuse me, where i can buy your books? I interesting in buy your last book
ayy this was a nice surprise!
TFW you didn't want to jinx your writing and the week you start vlogging a national emergency is declared
Supernatural Academy series are really big in the self-publishing world right now. You could totally publish that yourself and do really well. Just sayin!
omg your book reminds me of an anime!!!! my book is basically anime in book form since i cant draw like that!!