NANOWRIMO 2017 | BOOK WRITING EP 26

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  • Опубликовано: 27 ноя 2024

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  • @vivylovatic1327
    @vivylovatic1327 7 лет назад +577

    "i've been writing a book for 2 years" WAIT WHAT ITS BEEN TWO YEARS IT SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY I SAW BOOK WRITING EPISODE 1 NOW I'M HAVING A CRISIS

  • @tashapolis
    @tashapolis 7 лет назад +477

    THAT FIRST DRAFT WAS HUGE

  • @mrnndln
    @mrnndln 7 лет назад +45

    ITS 4AM HERE IN THE MORNING, I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS!
    "DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT, JUST EXPLODE THE WORDS! So start whenever."
    "Imagining a book is different than having a book. You want to have the book so you write the garbage."
    Seriously, this is just the advice I needed because I'm having trouble writing.
    I'm doing NaNoWriMo, wanna be my buddy? I'm deleonma :)

    • @booknerdjebbi5037
      @booknerdjebbi5037 7 лет назад +1

      Marianne de Leon I wanna be your buddy, if you want. I am very hesitant about this whole thing, but if I'm doing it, I might as well go full throttle. I'm the one writing twilight fabfiction (shame)

    • @thoughtsofaleo2916
      @thoughtsofaleo2916 7 лет назад +1

      No shame! (I used to shame Twilight lovers but I was told that you should never be ashamed of what you like, so I'm trying not to do that anymore.) You're writing and that's all that matters! Currently trying to pretend yesterday did not happen and start NaNo with a story I've had in my brain for the last few weeks that is also fan fiction. (We'll see where that goes. Good luck to both of you!)

    • @dankhnw8
      @dankhnw8 7 лет назад +1

      ACOTAR & TOG fanfics are sooo fun to write : D

  • @ellag1417
    @ellag1417 7 лет назад +115

    I NEED this book now!

  • @bellagonzales867
    @bellagonzales867 7 лет назад +54

    Your book writing updates always make me motivated to write ahh this video was exciting

  • @lovebugs5965
    @lovebugs5965 7 лет назад +151

    Omg, you're already prepping up for a sequel?????? i know i'm just probably way too excited (yes i am),, BUT CAN WE NOW EXPECT A COVER REVEAL AND A RELEASE DATE ANYTIME SOON??

    • @josephlous632
      @josephlous632 7 лет назад +1

      Not a sequel :/

    • @BT5PavedTheWay
      @BT5PavedTheWay 7 лет назад +15

      Book hasn't been bought yet, I believe. Her literary agent has her on a deadline so they can begin the process of queries and optioning it to publishers. Probably won't hear anything about an actual release date for another year at least--and that's if the book even gets picked up.

    • @michalkatec.6841
      @michalkatec.6841 7 лет назад +7

      ThatGuyAnthony -_- it probably will get picked up pretty fast. Most people want RUclipsrs, and good writers, which we know she is. Also, she has publishing companies that like the type of book she says she’s writing, and a lot of people know who she is anyways.

    • @BT5PavedTheWay
      @BT5PavedTheWay 7 лет назад +15

      MK C her odds are good. But even with all of that, there's never any guarantee that it will. I'm optimistic that she will, but there are just too many unknown variables to say whether or not it a publisher will pick it up. Here's to hoping though!

    • @victoriamarie3974
      @victoriamarie3974 7 лет назад +4

      Even if she doesn’t get picked up, she could self-publish

  • @jesspitchford7185
    @jesspitchford7185 7 лет назад

    I've found Jenna Moreci's channel really helpful when it comes to advice on outlining. Excited for seeing the rest of your writing journey, Christine.

  • @maiasitter677
    @maiasitter677 7 лет назад +1

    Yes! Love these videos. They're my favorite! I think this is my favorite one so far. ❤
    I've finally started my first draft of my first book after thinking about it for YEARS. NaNoWriMo for the win!

    • @BohoBookworm
      @BohoBookworm 7 лет назад

      Best of luck for nano this year!! Well done for starting the first draft!

  • @courtneyposey924
    @courtneyposey924 7 лет назад

    I can't believe it's been two years since you've started writing! I live for your writing vlogs and they give me so much inspiration for my own works.

  • @Basiccosplaygf
    @Basiccosplaygf 7 лет назад +7

    Just dropped EVERRRRYTHING for this. Thank you so much Christine I was waiting for another writing video!

  • @jaxnotreal
    @jaxnotreal 7 лет назад +22

    I CAN'T WAIT FOR THUS BOOK, PRE-ORDERING AS SOON AS IT'S AVAILABLE OMG I NEED IT

  • @anaisoro
    @anaisoro 7 лет назад

    Make these updates every day, they motivate me to write so much. You inspire me so much. I have been working on my story for half a decade and and am no where near close to finishing. You're 2 years in and are already thinking of book 2?!

  • @arabbarbiedoll
    @arabbarbiedoll 7 лет назад +73

    MRS. POTATO HEAD!!!! I LOVE THAT SONG!!

  • @rohat8244
    @rohat8244 7 лет назад +33

    Do you think you will be coming close to finishing the book at the end of NaNoWriMo?

  • @chloeharris6460
    @chloeharris6460 7 лет назад +20

    I'm doing Nano too! Quite happy with my 6909 total so far after two days. Good luck and I love you! Xxx

    • @silverkyre
      @silverkyre 7 лет назад +1

      Chloe Harris That's awesome! Good luck!

    • @gideonperkins7836
      @gideonperkins7836 7 лет назад

      Amelle Kyre well I'm gonna kill my self now.

    • @silverkyre
      @silverkyre 7 лет назад +1

      Gideon Perkins umm i think you mentioned the wrong person here...

    • @kaitlinharbour2151
      @kaitlinharbour2151 7 лет назад +1

      Go Chloe! Go Chloe!

  • @tristiannk
    @tristiannk 7 лет назад

    Please do more writing videos! This one helped me get out of my slump and get back into NaNo! You're awesome!

  • @Danielkallus
    @Danielkallus 7 лет назад +26

    These are my favorite videos of yours!!

  • @ChristianTMI
    @ChristianTMI 6 лет назад

    I love the advice of writing scenes all over the place. I made a folder called 'scenes that need a home' and just kept shoving stuff in there. It really helped when I didn't feel like writing, though, if you watch my video, even that didn't really help me through the craziness that is November. Haha, but it's not about what you didn't write, it's about what you DID write. So I am really glad I did it and am looking forward to doing much better this coming year. :D

  • @abigailreagan6110
    @abigailreagan6110 7 лет назад

    I always love these videos!!! They make me so happy I might actually cry.... 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @vilborgmaria5322
    @vilborgmaria5322 7 лет назад +15

    I stopped working on my NaNo project to watch this video... Priorities :)

  • @eleanorjohnson2744
    @eleanorjohnson2744 7 лет назад

    I watch this as I am drinking the largest cup of tea I’ve ever had and sniffling from allergies. I have waited too long for this book ugh I neeeedd itttt

  • @dobyemable
    @dobyemable 7 лет назад

    I love your book writing videos Christine. They motivate me to write more!

  • @elig.velasco3594
    @elig.velasco3594 7 лет назад

    I'm actually writing in November, bless! Because of school I never have time to do so, especially in October because it's probably one of the busiest months for me. November is a heavenly month, I'm actually writing and it makes me so happy. Nano will help me to move forward in my story and get where I want to be by the end of the month. I'm not sure if I will finish by November but my main goal is to get at least halfway through and finish by December. Also for some reason I actually like doing outlines, well at least for my current story. However, it did take me a long time to make my outline but there's something satisfying about having an outline.

  • @zippyorange6663
    @zippyorange6663 7 лет назад

    This year is my first NaNoWriMo and I'm so excited!!!

  • @Hannah1790
    @Hannah1790 7 лет назад

    I really, really needed that little bit of encouragement about first drafts since my inner critic is my worst enemy right now. Yay, for the third day of Nanowrimo!

  • @helenaa1116
    @helenaa1116 7 лет назад

    honestly watching christine dance to her writing video makes me feel so much better about the fact that i do exactly the same as i write

  • @sionnadehr3313
    @sionnadehr3313 7 лет назад

    Outline format you can try:
    Write out the bullet points as a small blurb of each scene you think is the most important in your story. That's what I did in October and so far it's working (and I already have the important parts of my book written and subject to editing).

  • @caithurlee166
    @caithurlee166 7 лет назад

    I ALWAYS write to Shawn Mendes, his songs are just slow and romantic, and I like writing romantic stuff so it always gets me in the mood.

  • @rohat8244
    @rohat8244 7 лет назад +83

    I have an exam tomorrow what am I supposed to do.

  • @briannamcbride3438
    @briannamcbride3438 7 лет назад

    I love how she always pulls on her shirts

  • @BooksandLooks
    @BooksandLooks 7 лет назад +83

    Souvenir rotting first draft 😂😂😂

  • @annalong3503
    @annalong3503 7 лет назад +26

    Lol Christine you're not the only one who hates outlining
    IT'S THE WORST PART OF THE WHOLE BOOK-WRITING PROCESS

    • @avenueis1377
      @avenueis1377 7 лет назад +5

      seriously? i love outline! to each their own i guess

    • @braden9294
      @braden9294 7 лет назад +1

      Saaaame I love outlining cause then I have a map and I know where everything's gonna go. I like having thingsnice and organized (though if a new idea pops in I add it and just integrate it)

    • @for-books-sake967
      @for-books-sake967 7 лет назад +1

      Noooo outlining is fun! That and editing are my favourite parts. The trick is to write up all the random scenes that pop into your head, THEN do the outline and slot them in where they fit. :)

  • @ayla4586
    @ayla4586 7 лет назад +2

    I hate outlining too. And I've been writing my book for about the same time as you. I guess it's okay for the first book to take that long. We're still learning.

  • @carringtonbrignac3076
    @carringtonbrignac3076 7 лет назад

    OMG Melanie!!!!! Good job Christine on all your progress!!

  • @bricheese47
    @bricheese47 7 лет назад +8

    when your book is out can you make a writing playlist for it on spotify pretty please?????:)

  • @FrancinaSimone
    @FrancinaSimone 7 лет назад

    “I got an edit note and IT WAS TOO MUCH TO DO RIGHT NOW” yeah...😂😂 that was my October.

  • @marielle1448
    @marielle1448 7 лет назад

    THIS MADE ME SO MOTIVATED TO WRITE THINGS

  • @erinmariecece
    @erinmariecece 7 лет назад

    Oh my goodness your first draft is HUGE, it's really cool that you have that now! I can't wait to read your book!

  • @MrVlandus
    @MrVlandus 7 лет назад

    Nanowrimo was great. Stopped at 22,000 words. It was fun.

  • @Hey_ItsMeganC
    @Hey_ItsMeganC 7 лет назад

    I’m working on my first novel with NaNoWriMo. I’ve been working on it for about two years and I really have flown by the seat of my pants with it. It’s not that I hate outlining it’s just that I’ve never been good at it. I’m doing that with my second thing and i’ve already writing down how I want the book to flow and the order of my biggest scenes so that has helped a lot. But writing my first novel, outlining my second and being a nanny at the same time had been a challenge.

  • @chvp4605
    @chvp4605 7 лет назад

    Christine's wise quotes at 4:40 were just so inspiring 😂but they really were though💕

  • @pauweredbyfaith
    @pauweredbyfaith 7 лет назад

    I screamed when you played Mrs Potato Head. Thats my fave Melanie Martinez song!!!

  • @thewinterizzy
    @thewinterizzy 7 лет назад

    I know I’m doing zero work in the writing process obviously lmfao but I’m so excited to read the final product because I still feel connected to the writing process from these videos, y’know?

  • @theslowreader850
    @theslowreader850 7 лет назад +14

    I NEED YOUR BOOK IN MY LIFE SO BAD

  • @BohoBookworm
    @BohoBookworm 7 лет назад

    I used to HATE outlining too but this Nanowrimo I did outline and I feel so much more organized! I am finding it harder to reach my 1667 target as easily this year though! Last year I pantsed completely and just couldn't stop writing, I think now with my outline it's more thought out and structured which makes it a bit more limited?

  • @clandycane1771
    @clandycane1771 7 лет назад

    "You flew by the seat of your pants" lmao Hamilton!

  • @kathryn6217
    @kathryn6217 7 лет назад

    I'm planning on writing the first draft of my first book this nanowrimo! I have tried in the past to do it, but I've never fully given myself to the project and this year I think I can actually do It! I've had this idea for quite a long time, and I spent October outlining and prepping for my writing. I feel like I'm in a decent spot this year. Hope everyone else is doing well!

  • @fallenkitty1235
    @fallenkitty1235 7 лет назад +3

    Always on RUclips squad

  • @whinniebloom
    @whinniebloom 7 лет назад

    Have you heard of Dan Wells? His outline structure has really helped me figure out how to outline my books. I also mixed his outline structure with Ronald Tobias’ Master Plots. Christine! I love watching you lip sync...seriously the best! 💙

  • @PPatil-mw4qy
    @PPatil-mw4qy 7 лет назад +3

    I'm ITCHING for this book.

  • @TheReadingWerewolf
    @TheReadingWerewolf 7 лет назад +2

    I'm working on my second draft for NaNoWriMo this year. Staying on track so far.

  • @theresahughes275
    @theresahughes275 7 лет назад

    I'm doing Nano again! I did it last year and managed to get out a first draft of my book. I've been editing through it slowly over the year, but I decided to take a break from that and write book 2 in that series for Nano. I started out yesterday with 2012 words so that's not a bad start! I'm hoping to finish this 2nd book during nano this year. Should be an interesting November.

  • @mckenziestaley9063
    @mckenziestaley9063 7 лет назад

    Can't wait to see how you do this nano! Good luck!

  • @Sarah.reads.sometimes
    @Sarah.reads.sometimes 7 лет назад

    I'm currently writing through my crumbly ball of fire 😂 I love that comparison.

  • @kate.alexandra
    @kate.alexandra 6 лет назад

    The music video for this song is so strong. I love Mrs. Potatohead

  • @katmccallum7401
    @katmccallum7401 7 лет назад

    I'm going to be using this month as motivation to write my term papers.

  • @Dreamin2Believe
    @Dreamin2Believe 7 лет назад

    WOW I'M EARLY! I'M SO GLAD YOU POSTED THIS BECAUSE I'M DOING NANOWRIMO AND THESE DISCUSSIONS ALWAYS MOTIVATE ME SO THANKS CHRISTINE!!!!

  • @justabookishreader
    @justabookishreader 7 лет назад

    I am working on a novel called Three Thousand Years for NaNoWriMo and am already at 22,505 words! I am obsessed with the storyline and have a technical 7 chapters (not including snippets of scenes that I came up with on the dot).

  • @leathehatless
    @leathehatless 7 лет назад

    Good luck for Nanowrimo. Restructuring things is a nightmare but it's doable!
    I have two novels planned for Nano but I'm starting on the one I have the strongest outline for. :)

  • @emilydean8688
    @emilydean8688 7 лет назад +8

    How are those books staying stacked like that?

  • @nenalogy6657
    @nenalogy6657 7 лет назад +10

    OMG!!! THAT WAS A MELANIE MARTINEZ SONG!!I LOVE HER!!!

    • @meriemh4746
      @meriemh4746 7 лет назад

      could you give me the title of the song pretty plzzzzzzzzzz

    • @nenalogy6657
      @nenalogy6657 7 лет назад

      Meriem H The song is called Mrs. Potato Head

  • @viasadia1820
    @viasadia1820 7 лет назад +37

    I’m also doing NaNo! Although I’m failing since I’ve only written 200 words 😂😂😂

    • @BT5PavedTheWay
      @BT5PavedTheWay 7 лет назад +6

      NaturallySadiaa as long as you are writing every day, that's the main goal of NaNoWrimo. Keep going and good luck!

    • @kemadu7381
      @kemadu7381 7 лет назад +1

      NaturallySadiaa gotta start somewhere

    • @nikimxm
      @nikimxm 7 лет назад

      Don't worry I have done 400 words.

  • @corinnetsou1494
    @corinnetsou1494 7 лет назад

    CHRISTINE'S A CRYBABY TOO???!!! YESSSSSSSSS THAT SONG IS ONE OF MY FAVORITES

  • @Sarah-nr5rm
    @Sarah-nr5rm 7 лет назад

    I really want to read your book now! And wow that first draft was huge.

  • @emilym5870
    @emilym5870 7 лет назад +21

    Why do you have to cut down so many words? If you already have an audience that have been watching following you write it, won’t the publisher know that there won’t be a problem with selling it? There’s probably a whole other thing I don’t know about but I was just wondering

    • @jackystar5099
      @jackystar5099 7 лет назад +14

      If she feels her book drags in certain parts it's probably the best thing to do. Especially if she wants to keep the reader in the story.

  • @caleb1722
    @caleb1722 7 лет назад +4

    OH MY GOD MRS. POTATO HEAD I LOVE YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUU MORE THAN I THOUGHT FUUUUCKKKKKKKK

  • @LeightonReacts
    @LeightonReacts 7 лет назад

    I'm literally so jealous that you have an agent before even having a book, lolol! I mean, obviously it's great for you, and I'm looking forward to (hopefully) reading your novel someday! I'm just jealous you were able to get around the system ;P

    • @polandbananasBOOKS
      @polandbananasBOOKS  7 лет назад

      +Leighton Jae Williams I didn't have an agent until I had written a book and queried

    • @LeightonReacts
      @LeightonReacts 7 лет назад

      Oh, you did query? Sorry, you never mentioned that during your other videos, so I just assumed you had contacts from your channel! Either way, I didn't mean it as a bad thing. Best of luck finishing it up and getting it published! :)

  • @viasadia1820
    @viasadia1820 7 лет назад

    *YOUR DRAFT IS AMAZING!!!*

  • @marleygreen5992
    @marleygreen5992 7 лет назад +4

    This is actually so strange every once in awhile I always wonder how her book is going and literally she had updated the playlist within two days but within 6 minutes is just freaky

  • @kayyyy22
    @kayyyy22 7 лет назад

    I just love these videos so much

  • @lpequestrian46
    @lpequestrian46 7 лет назад

    omg so happy you posted!! I needed this!! love your videos

  • @elsask8r
    @elsask8r 7 лет назад

    I love your song choice so much omg

  • @JamesLawner
    @JamesLawner 7 лет назад +3

    Hey maybe when your book gets published, maybe you can read excerpts from your first draft in a future video.

  • @Raven-rv9ge
    @Raven-rv9ge 7 лет назад

    I am getting involved in nanowrimo and I plan to work on a book idea I have had since my teens....it's a vampire themed book....never had the confidence till now and now I can not wait to get into gear. Can not wait when your books coming out its already on my TBR and it's not even out yet 😅😂👍🖒💞.......good luck writing yiur second one big hugs and love

  • @girlwiththemagicpen
    @girlwiththemagicpen 7 лет назад

    Came out on my birthday :) Nice! Great tips too.

  • @katyo3534
    @katyo3534 7 лет назад

    The editing of this (music) video is masterful. PS I can't wait to buy your book :)

  • @josh45029
    @josh45029 7 лет назад

    Can't wait for the books!!

  • @maloucon
    @maloucon 7 лет назад

    I'VE BEEN LISTENING TO MRS. POTATO HEAD FOR SOME TIME NOW, SO I FLEW UP WHEN I HEARD IT STARTING PLAYING

  • @ayah9495
    @ayah9495 7 лет назад

    I almost screamed when I heard the music of Mrs Potato heads!!!!!💃🏽💚

  • @annagracekatzenmeier971
    @annagracekatzenmeier971 7 лет назад

    I'm working on my second novel first draft this month too!! I have around 4,000 words right now and I have def switched btwn 1st and 3rd like every other scene lololol let's see where this goes... good luck this nano!

  • @juliakeeton6953
    @juliakeeton6953 7 лет назад +4

    Are you writing a sequel of the book? Or does book one just refer to that it's you first book

  • @brilliantjewel
    @brilliantjewel 7 лет назад

    That leaning tower of books in the back tho XD

  • @storybookgirl5849
    @storybookgirl5849 7 лет назад

    I want to write a book and I've written many different books on wattpad and google docs but I'm not ever satisfied with the theme/ what the book will be about like what's the story? I CANT DECIDE OR THINK UP ANYTHING!!!!!! I'm trying hard, and I'm still super young but I love to read and you are MY FREAKING ROLE MODEL CHRISTINE YOU ARE AMAZING BEYOND BELIEF AND HAVE INSPIRED ME SO MUCH!!!!!!! I swear if I ever become famous because I finally get around to writing something I'm satisfied with, you are the reason why. And MELANIE MARTINEZZ MRS POTATO HEAD YAAAAAAAAAS

  • @nutshellreadsandwrites
    @nutshellreadsandwrites 7 лет назад

    I kept slacking on NaNoPrep in October so I'm spending some time outlining in November haha Goodluck on your writing!

  • @silverwolfbooks9214
    @silverwolfbooks9214 7 лет назад

    Agreed on the character profiling (multiple Pintrest reference images) Still, need work on certain personalities since its hard not giving every character a trait of your own. Then they sound the same. Also Mels, songs are bae.

  • @livnoe6431
    @livnoe6431 7 лет назад

    Book writing video or music video? Either way I'm here for it tbh

  • @readingzebra3566
    @readingzebra3566 7 лет назад

    I’m doing Nano! And vlogging it! Ah I’m having so much fun! I’m working on a brand new manuscript and starting is like typing through treacle but I’m doing it! I an persevering

  • @aristotlekoa9690
    @aristotlekoa9690 7 лет назад +7

    For me personal, I can’t write in first person. I want to try to write in first person. Let’s challenge each other 😂

  • @nikimxm
    @nikimxm 7 лет назад +5

    I'm doing nanowrimo first time wish me luck.

  • @Dipr3ssjoni
    @Dipr3ssjoni 7 лет назад +1

    OMG Christine I love you even more ❤️ mrs potato head! Melanie Martinez ❤️

  • @savannahray9507
    @savannahray9507 7 лет назад +2

    I'm doing NaNo xD I decided to do it to take my mind off of my other project because I'd already decided I wasn't going to do the next round of revisions for it until the end of November, so I decided why not?

    • @savannahray9507
      @savannahray9507 7 лет назад +1

      Also I used the word "decided" WAY to much but that's okay 👌

  • @Jellyfish-chan19
    @Jellyfish-chan19 7 лет назад

    I’n doing nanowrimo! I’m rewriting a story that i didn’t get far into and that i havent worked on since i was a teen. So the story isn’t new but much of the content is new

  • @AuthorAllisonAldridge
    @AuthorAllisonAldridge 7 лет назад

    I am editing/writing my first novel for nanowrimo this year! I am doing video diaries about them on the process too on my channel!

  • @destinybond4804
    @destinybond4804 7 лет назад +1

    I literally had a thought-out outline for my nano story, but then the day before nano I woke up with a better idea. So now I'm just writing both lmao

    • @BohoBookworm
      @BohoBookworm 7 лет назад

      So lucky!!! I have had one idea for the past 3 years but no more so far!! Eeeek

  • @troybolton14
    @troybolton14 7 лет назад

    this is my 9th nanowrimo wooohoooo!!

  • @KatTheBooknerd
    @KatTheBooknerd 7 лет назад

    Once again I'm doing nanowrimo and once again I INTEND ON WINNING but dammit sometimes the motivation ditches me half way. I WISH I could overwrite like you do. But I'm not doing too badly so far, though I'm working on 2 things. One I'm rewriting an older draft and the other just came to me and I have NO idea what it's about and I'm literally just writing the scenes as they come to me which is both fun and confusing at the same time, while the other one I'm struggling with because I'm stuck on writing in scene order and that's not going so well but ughhhhhhhhhh anyway.... I also printed out a first draft and then I realised it needed rewriting so HAHAHAHAH paper wastage galore, but at least I have PROOF I wrote a thing, right? RIGHT? *sobs in the corner of my dreams*

  • @StarsAndEmbers
    @StarsAndEmbers 7 лет назад

    I should probably get back to nanoing myself now :P

  • @themarj0rie16
    @themarj0rie16 7 лет назад

    I'm so excited to read your book!! Don't know if you've mentioned it in previous videos, but I was wondering what software you use to write or apps you use when writing (ex. app to keep you from using your phone for a time, anti-distraction apps etc)?

  • @lenavm
    @lenavm 7 лет назад

    I really wish I was participating but I will literally have 0 time this month.. It’s annoying because I reckon if I had time I could finish my book😂 Good luck Christine! X

  • @lamijasefer7513
    @lamijasefer7513 7 лет назад

    Whoa it’s been 2 years, duuude I still remember the first time you said you started writing