I Wrote Every Day For A Year - This Is What I Learned

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  • Опубликовано: 10 июн 2024
  • I started writing every day for more that a year ago and this is what happened.
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    Chapters:
    00:00 Introduction
    00:32 Writing While Working Full Time
    03:13 Going from Pantsing to Planning
    06:04 Writing Every Day Changed My Life
    06:51 What I Learned

Комментарии • 54

  • @opheliawild
    @opheliawild 2 месяца назад +12

    Everyone discovers their own writing method that works for them. For me, I have to write in spurts. I'm visual and ADHD so it really helped to map out a graphic organizer of my book with the plot outline and character arc (attached to important turning points in the plot). This allowed me to stay on track with the story, develop a much stronger and more fun and interesting middle, and tie the ending to themes throughout the book in ways I hadn't seen before. That was the turning point where it felt like the story went to the next level and I could write a lot more scenes I enjoyed writing with the exciting new destination I'd discovered in mind. That said, I also encourage breaks when needed to avoid burnout. Creativity requires a certain mindset and for some of us, our best work comes after we do other things and let the story simmer in our minds. It's a balance, so always listen to what your mind and body need and respond to that so it doesn't lead to burnout, creatively or physically.

    • @NatalieForslind
      @NatalieForslind  2 месяца назад

      Yeah that is true. Thanks for sharing. ☺️

  • @new_memeplex
    @new_memeplex 2 месяца назад +7

    Great to see an example of ‘atomic habits’ in practice.

  • @kristinbrowne8756
    @kristinbrowne8756 2 месяца назад +3

    I love how structured your steps are and how much sense this makes as I keep writing chunks. I don't know if I will ever be able to edit them all together... BUT I do 5min writing - because for the most part i can't do more. My book is going to reflect the fact that I cannot execute all of your other ideas at this point, as I am unfree to do so. But thank you! :)

  • @v.s.3555
    @v.s.3555 2 месяца назад +5

    I am your 500th subscriber. May you reach 1000 very soon. You have good content and are inspiring. Best wishes!

  • @MartaArent
    @MartaArent 2 месяца назад +7

    This was really inspiring, thanks! :) I wish you good luck with your series! :)

  • @robertchmielecki2580
    @robertchmielecki2580 2 месяца назад +4

    Consistency and making a habit is key with any big task. Just eat this elephant one piece at a time.
    Also - I can't thank you enough for actually thumbnailing this video "I wish I had known..." instead of "I wish I knew..." just like most YT content creators do, even though they mean the former.❤

  • @OG_lesliedixon
    @OG_lesliedixon 2 месяца назад +6

    Thank you! I really enjoy your content.

  • @EmmaBennetAuthor
    @EmmaBennetAuthor 2 месяца назад +1

    Really inspiring! Well done.x

  • @t0dd000
    @t0dd000 2 месяца назад +1

    Good job. You are approaching your writing like a professional. Keep it up and it will definitely pay off.

  • @pragativasisht4432
    @pragativasisht4432 2 месяца назад

    Great to see a genuine experience being shared in a simple straightforward way 🙏

  • @iHanna
    @iHanna Месяц назад

    Tack för en bra video, med peppig uppmuntran! ❤💕🇸🇪💖
    Subscribed! ❤

  • @writeralbertlanier3434
    @writeralbertlanier3434 2 месяца назад +1

    It sounds like writing every day basically provided you with a structure of discipline in order to become an author.
    I never wrote every day when I worked as a freelance writer for 20 plus years
    But in one of my writing seminars called the Basics that I have given a couple of times ,
    Discipline is one of three rules of writing I have emphasized .

    • @NatalieForslind
      @NatalieForslind  2 месяца назад

      Yeah that is what I did. That sounds like a really interesting seminar.

    • @writeralbertlanier3434
      @writeralbertlanier3434 2 месяца назад

      @NatalieForslind
      It's a seminar meant for beginning writers and anyone thinking of becoming a writer.
      Its three rules of writing or really building blocks of writing that anyone needs to know.
      I haven't done a seminar in a long time I guess because of the pandemic a n d everything.
      Maybe one of these days.

  • @user-te7zz8mv3x
    @user-te7zz8mv3x 2 месяца назад

    inspiring… thanks

  • @eugenetswong
    @eugenetswong 2 месяца назад

    Thank you!

    • @NatalieForslind
      @NatalieForslind  2 месяца назад +1

      Thanks for watching!

    • @eugenetswong
      @eugenetswong 2 месяца назад

      @@NatalieForslind You're welcome. I'm glad to have had time to comment for the algorithm.

  • @soma_trippin
    @soma_trippin 2 месяца назад

    Good strategy :-)

  • @user-me3li8vc7l
    @user-me3li8vc7l 2 месяца назад

    RE: fulfilling your habit of writing every day leading to other good habits. The rabbis refer to something like this with the statement that "the fulfillment of one commandment pulls one to fulfill the next.

  • @vickyperez213
    @vickyperez213 2 месяца назад +1

    Hi! Lovely. I have a question: do you have a recommendation for a platform that cloaks or hides the dates of when a blog post is published? For something to truly feel Evergreen to me there must be a sense of continuity even if I’m not consistent with my blog post uploads and only post when inspiration strikes as a hobby. I would just really prefer to not have the dates Public, so I was wondering if you had a recommendation for a platform that caters to that need.

    • @brushstroke3733
      @brushstroke3733 2 месяца назад

      I wish you luck in your writing and in doing what you're trying to accomplish. I share a similar approach to my RUclips channel. Unfortunately, RUclips itself is not a great platform for "evergreen" work creators. Instead, it favors channels who release new videos frequently and consistently.
      I always envy the Abraham Hicks channels that can just slap a new title and thumbnail on an old video and upload it as something new and get easy clicks. Those of us who want to create something inspired, original, and of lasting quality do not feed the YT engine and appetite with enough grist for the mill. Anyway, good luck to you!

    • @NatalieForslind
      @NatalieForslind  2 месяца назад +1

      At my old job, we used both publishing and last updated to show that evergreen posts kept getting updated with new relevant information. I liked this approach since it worked well with the best practices of SEO and showed the readers all the facts.

    • @NatalieForslind
      @NatalieForslind  2 месяца назад +1

      Thank you so much. Yeah that is true. Gonna check out Abraham. @@brushstroke3733

  • @edsongsantos
    @edsongsantos 2 месяца назад +3

    Do you write listening to music?

    • @NatalieForslind
      @NatalieForslind  2 месяца назад +2

      I usually listen to white noise or nothing at all. :) What about you?

    • @DCBeatemx
      @DCBeatemx 2 месяца назад

      I like isochronic tones playing in headphones while writing​@@NatalieForslind

    • @meursault7030
      @meursault7030 2 месяца назад

      I blast Charles Mingus really loud.

  • @laryme2229
    @laryme2229 2 месяца назад

    what app or software are you using for dictating parts of your manuscript?

    • @NatalieForslind
      @NatalieForslind  2 месяца назад

      I use the notes app on my iPhone. It's not perfect but it works. :) If I keep dictating I will probably by an app that works better. Not sure which one yet though.

  • @meursault7030
    @meursault7030 2 месяца назад

    Whew. Deleting 2 books because you hadn't planted seeds for the 5th book?
    You're right, that is crazy lol. Whatever works, works!

    • @NatalieForslind
      @NatalieForslind  2 месяца назад +2

      The books didn't have the suspense I wanted either since I hadn't planned them properly. Now they're a lot better.

  • @zenleeparadise
    @zenleeparadise 2 месяца назад +18

    I have written every day of my life since I was very young. That someone sees it as a worthwhile challenge is very strange to me. I see it as a bad, time consuming habit. It is effortless to me. It feels like scratching an itch.

    • @drewmorrison
      @drewmorrison 2 месяца назад +5

      Same here. Been writing and journaling for 13 years. My journal is 1m words at this point. I have hundreds of articles. If I don’t do it, I feel a sink in my stomach

    • @NatalieForslind
      @NatalieForslind  2 месяца назад +3

      That's a reaaly long time.

    • @NatalieForslind
      @NatalieForslind  2 месяца назад +1

      Awesome to journal for so long. Know that feeling. @@drewmorrison

    • @zenleeparadise
      @zenleeparadise 2 месяца назад +3

      @@NatalieForslind I write hours a day. I can't help it. :(

    • @t0dd000
      @t0dd000 2 месяца назад +4

      I have significant focus issues. Maybe undiagnosed ADHD? It's hard for me to get started, so I do need to block the time, remove the distractions, and strap myself in. Otherwise-boom!-the day is gone.

  • @b_olson542
    @b_olson542 2 месяца назад +3

    I am afraid of starting, so thank you for the video. Keep up the great work.

    • @NatalieForslind
      @NatalieForslind  2 месяца назад

      I know that feeling. Just keep going and keep trying. The sky is the limit. :)