I can't believe it's over! How do you feel? I hope you truly know you are a winner and you are amazing, no matter what that final count is. You're a writer, and you're doing it! I'm proud of you!
I am so sorry the another writer is giving you such a hard time. Watching your videos got me out of depression and fear about my writing passion. You are an example of true success.
I just watched the video you posted today. A close friend of mine went through a similar situation in 2019. Stay strong and keep doing what you're doing. You're an inspiration. I hope she can realize she is hurting you, her fans and the writing industry. Take care and know we're praying for you.
First time I have commented. Yay for you congrats! & just to add:after finding your channel last year: I've started & am using my very own invented Project Board for Getting Things Done; I've started a Tarot Diary; I've totally come out as Wiccan/Pagan & am very proud of it, I've started writing again (not naNoWriMo - maybe next year), I'm saving up for your HB90 course next time you reopen, I've accepted my extreme addiction to Washi Tape & now celebrate it, I've worked really hard on reducing stress & anxiety & have been able to track & see how it affects my life - & I've put in place important structures (art time, candles etc) to help manage & alleviate. All of these things are just because of watching your channel & your very thoughtful content. No one can take that away from me, or you - you have had a very powerful & positive impact. TY
I just came from your other video and I want to share some love. You're doing amazing, you've done nothing wrong and you don't deserve that treatment. I hope you know that you have a fanbase that is going to back you up. Keep being you
Sarra, I just wanted to add my support so that you know there are so many people who admire what you do. We know why you do it, because you love it. I just can't explain people who bully, harass and hurt those who don't deserve it. Stand strong and I'm so incredibly proud of you; for not only keeping all of this to yourself for so long, but more for coming out with your truth. I can't believe people live with so much hate and super proud you didn't add to that drama! We believe in you, mend your broken heart because all of that is really hard when it's so public. Here for you! xo
So true I think this crazy experience the fam has been on has honestly been good for her. Dealing with all the ups and downs of life but she has remembered she’s badass sweetie and no one can knock down a warrior.
I actually watched your newest video right before I watched this one, and since I couldn't comment on that one, I'm commenting here. First of all, congrats on the 26K! You set a perfect example of how to adjust your goals and take care of yourself during hectic seasons of your life. I've learned so much from watching you! Secondly, I wanted to say I'm so sorry to hear about those legal issues. That's horrible! You definitely don't deserve that kind of treatment from anybody, but especially not someone you had considered to be a mentor. Knowing you had to deal with this on top of everything else makes your Nano win even more impressive! Thank you for all your encouragement and support of us fellow writers, and I hope you know we all love and support you, too! Let's keep lifting each other up, and hopefully the people who try to tear us down will realize their mistakes and come around. Or at least karma might lend a hand! Not that I wish anything bad upon anybody, just hoping some lessons are learned along the way and maybe those people will come to their senses in time. Anyway, thanks again, Sarra, for all that you do! Keep being the awesome badass you are! 💖💖💖💖
My screenplay wicked wretched wraith men earned FINALIST at the Hollywood Blood Festival. This same screenplay earned the Best Unproduced Screenplay award. My writing is feeling better to me. I am not allowing anxiety to cause me to procrastinate and not get working...
Hey just commenting per your more recent video. Sending you a lot of love that story sound rough. I’m unfamiliar with both channels but you’re right there should be room for everyone to share what they know. Keep shining your light
Just wanted to say that I’m a newer sub of yours since this summer while writing! So helpful! Wishing you nothing but positive energy! Don’t let anything stop you. Keep speaking from the heart !
Sarra, my heart breaks for you on your false accusation situation. But you said it best when writing terminology and ideas and tips have been around for a very long time and nobody really owns any of them but rather uses and modifies them to help get the best writing done that a writer can do. Shoot, I started writing fan-fiction in the mid-90s and even then terms and concepts like Pantster and all were being used in the 2 different communities that I was writing in. You stay positive and don't let anyone steal your joy! You got this! And congrats on getting the total word count that you did accomplish this year! With everything that goes on in real life, every word is a Victory and you should be proud! Happy Holidays to you and your family!
You have done amazing. I truly love your channel and how honest you are with everything you do, you are so incredibly inspiring. I wouldn't have even started trying to achieve my dreams of writing without you, this channel, the community you have built and your courses. ❤❤❤
I dont comment very often, but I have used your videos as rewards all month. I cant thank you enough for all that you do and the motivation and support you give to all of us. 💜
So much respect and appreciation for you. With all you’ve got going on, you always remember us newbies and how we can get a jump on our own indie careers. You never once stop cheering us on. Beyond grateful for you and all you do. I’m glad you were with me/us again this Nano, Sarra. 🤗♥️ Thank you!!! Safe travels!!!
We did do good, didn't we? You said last weekend you were proud of me, well let me return the favor. I am SO proud of you 💜 You did amazing! And I love seeing you step into your peace. 💜💜
This was my first year doing NaNoWriMo - though I didn’t hit the 50k I was hoping for, I got over 40k, which is more than I’ve ever written for anything! It’s a strange feeling to be both disappointed and proud of yourself at the same time, but that’s where I’m at right now. Can’t thank you enough for all your encouragement and sharing your progress throughout the month! Wishing you a wonderful holiday with your family and best of luck in all future adventures
Congratulations on an amazing milestone achievement. It may not have been what you had initially set out to do; but it was what you had intended to do by the end of the month, and that is what is important. I know it's hard for you right now, but keep your head tall; your back straight, and your toes warm; you got this!! You have a lot of support and love in your corner, not all of it is out there written or spoken aloud; but all of it is carried on the universes ears, and to your heart. Stay safe Sarra, we're here for you.
I made it to 50,083 words and I credit you for that win because your guidance motivated me more than anything else. Thank you. I gave it my all and it feels so good to reach that goal. You had so much going on in addition to all the time and effort you spend in helping other writers, I don't know how you do it. You are remarkable and such an inspiration to me and so many others!
Yay, yes we did good! And what a great accomplishment Sarra! Considering you guys were moving around from place to place. You're a great writer and what you said is true. Even though we don't want to disappoint others, it will happen. Let's be kind to ourselves :) Thank you for the Nanowrimo diaries! You inspired me to write and move forward with my writing.
You did terrific regarding your word count - 26,000+ is a win. 👍🏻 And you’ve done a pretty fantastic job of enduring, learning, and growing through this year. When you start to get down on yourself just remember - ‘The Point of Power is always in the present moment.’ Though fairly new to your channel, I look forward to learning, growing, and WRITING with you in this coming new year.
I'm so proud of you. Congrats on hitting 26K. That's an awesome achievement. 💙 Thank you for all your advice and encouragement through the month, even when you were feeling down about your word counts. Maybe even especially then. You showed that life happens and sometimes you don't hit the goals you'd like to, but if you don't, it's OK. It just means things happened and everything else you did has just as much value. I did not win NaNo. I wrote 43K, but I'm only keeping about 15K of those words (there was a lot of writing and re-writing because the story just wasn't flowing well), and that's OK. I'm happy with what I've accomplished this month. I feel a lot like Edison. I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.
Just finished watching this now (yeah, I know, a month late :-D). Thank you so much for taking the time to make these Nano diaries and for being such an inspiration (now and always). Yes, we all did good!!! 💖
Job well done! I’m so proud of you! For surpassing your 25,000 word goal and mostly for your internal growth this past year! You are such an inspiration to others, I’m so happy that you are finally listening to your own words! Merry Christmas to you and your family! 💜
Hi Sarra! My intuition tells me you are about to get that TV or movie deal! I know this is a NaNoWriMo video, so I hit my 50,000 words and won NaNoWriMo, giving me a nice extended outline of my new story. Let me just say, you are going through all of the things because a great positive change and upgrade are ahead for you! Blessings!
You did good Sarra! 👍 Well done❗️🎀... Hoorah for hotel nights and sprints with friends. Enjoyed your vlog, thank you for sharing your joyful night of 6k plus.
Congrats on the 6k! Thanks for sharing your wisdom at the end. I agree with you - it’s all about balance, and I think it’s important to remember that sometimes we need those times when we’re taking it easy, and sometimes we need to push ourselves to face challenges. But finding the right mix of that is an ongoing battle for sure.
25k is a big win! You’ve already made it! You are at a place that so many of us aspiring to be successful authors want to be. Write your one or two books per year, offer your amazing classes, and sit back and be so proud of yourself just as we are all so proud of you. 🥰
One thing i do is I do not move on to another story until i accomplish one project at a time. I refuse to move on and a bunch of half written work accomplished. Sometimes i allow fear of success cause me to become distracted. I try to understand why am i experience panic attacks. However when I just write i find myself living in a zone. Joy. Writing with joy. Writing without fear. Or writing pressing through mental barrier. When i write not caring how words come forth from my soul that fear anxiety attack seems like just bs!!! Thanks for your videos!!!
I just wanted to say thank you so much for sharing your journey I sincerely appreciate you sharing your perspective shift I am so for you and all that you share and all that you do for your community that you have created😁🌻❤
So proud of you! I got to just over 43K for the first time since my serious accident. It was a wild ride. I just wanted to tell you how much you rocked this!
Congratulations on your word count! You continue to be an inspiration to so many of us. There is so much more beauty in growth just look at nature. We need balance and I'm so happy for you that you're finding it. Keep being you!
Considering everything you had going on in your family, slightly going over the 25k halfway mark is really awesome. :) Last year's NaNoWriMo was pretty rough for me too, as I was in the process of moving, but I was really close and finished at 43,691 words for book two of my Christian Urban drama trilogy series. This was a win for me as I wasn't fully prepared and didn't know how I was gonna go about the story. You are right about being proud whether we make the 50k or not. It's great just to see our writing progress, whether a little or a lot. If I hadn't wrote book two during NaNoWriMo, I might've not had the finished 1st draft of it I have today.
Thank you for your progress. I started watching your channel last Nano and I felt for you so much in having a young child and trying to do it all. This year your did awesome especially with all of the moving and the challenges that go with that. I did not participate in Nano this year, but you are very motivating and inspirational especially as a creative parent. Thank you.
congrats!!!! It was such a hard month for you. I'm so inspired because you were able to change your goals and be kinder to yourself and that's something that I'm struggling with!
Loved this so much, Sarra. Your chat about mental health -- I can't begin to express how grateful I am that you continue to share your experience with us in this manner. My mentality has been a struggle for me lately, and you put it so well: of deciding what is too much pressure, that no one can decide that but you. Comparison syndrome has been really eating at me lately. Others are doing all these things, what's wrong with me? Am I just lazy? Unequipped? To have that reminder to take care of my joy, to protect my mind so I CAN do all the things I want to do. Finding the sweet spot of what works for me -- I'm going to keep that in mind moving forward. Thank you again. You are such a precious, valuable soul.
Sweet girl I just want to tell you for the up tenth time you always inspire me so much. All I can think is I need more vlogs and videos lol sorry that’s me being selfish. I’m proud of you so very much and not just for words u got. I won nano for the first time but my rough draft is very rough lol
So proud of you!! You’re right about balance. I hit November hard and got what I needed to do done and then I crashed! It was like my body got me over the finish line and then I got super sick. So much pressure with being a writer that other people outside the community don’t seem to get. I’m definitely going to be looking at better work habits for 2022
LOOK... I SUPPORT YOU... I'M CHOOSING TO COMMENT HERE BECAUSE YOU TURNED OUR ABILITY TO COMMENT OFF IN YOUR LATEST VIDEO!!! PLEASE DON'T LET THESE PEOPLE GET TO YOU! KEEP GOING EXACTLY AS YOU HAVE!!! AND TURN YOUR COMMENT SECTION BACK ON!!!! -LOVE
Thank you ! I turned it off just on that video so that people would focus on the content and not allow her fans to bomb the comments. But they won't be off in the future! Thank you for the support.
Great job! And thank you sharing your trials and your joy. I didn't get anywhere near 50,000 but you helped me realize so much about why I am floundering and what I need to focus on sovfor me that is a big win!. Thank you!!
I had a great time watching you while the NaNoWriMo. I won for the first time btw! I am waiting with joy for the last installment of the Shadow Demons series. Great job, Sarra! I hope you and your familiy will soon be finding your dream house.
Congrats! I didn't take part in NaNoWrimo this year but whenever you were writing, i wrote a few as well. Your life was pretty busy, had a lot on your plate actually. I'm happy for you. You persevered and kept on writing. Thank you for being an inspiration and what won me over was that you gave yourself a lot of grace. You did win.
It was so fun sprinting with you on your hotel night. I'm tearing up a little from gratitude for the amazing community you have created, I've never felt so supported even after about 15 years of doing NanNo! And knowing the support just keeps on going is sooo uplifting! Magic!!!
I've been doing Nano since 2018. I have finished a couple times but didn't this time and I never seem to finish the camps even with them being so easy and our choice of how many words and such. I felt incomplete but I decided to enjoy my days instead of do sprints to finish, I was close but had to let go. I always think if I was to pass away soon, what would I be focused on? I want writing to be something I love and can't wait to do, not stressful deadlines.
When you do your nighttime tarot, do you do a spread or a single card? If not a spread how often do you do spreads and which ones do you do regularly? Thanks Sarra! I look forward to your vlogs so much. 😍
OMG sorry but I had to comment….”she” really thinks she has some claim on the 3 Act Story structure and using Index Cards to storyboard and write? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭🤣🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭😭 I hate you’re being bullied by her. i’ve never even heard of her before this 🥱
I was at 31,654 on Sun. All month I've been fighting a head cold. Mon and Tues were my big push days right? Sunday Night/Mon Morning it dumped into my lungs. I wrote nothing on Mon, because my chest was tight, leaving my anxiety super high. Yesterday I wrote about 2,000 while still and quiet, but I was so tired, that I forgot to update my final word count. 😅 For a crazy month, I'm happy with it, I was looking forward to the Scrivner discount, but 🤷♀️ such is life. 25,000 is awesome! I agree with your ideas of balance and self care. You've so got this. 😘
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I can't believe it's over! How do you feel? I hope you truly know you are a winner and you are amazing, no matter what that final count is. You're a writer, and you're doing it! I'm proud of you!
Is there an HB 90 Bootcamp this month? How do I sign up? It’s the only thing I want for Christmas!!
Hey fellow writer! My screenplay Wicked Wretched Wraith Men earned the BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY award at the Hollywood Blood Horror Festival
I am so sorry the another writer is giving you such a hard time. Watching your videos got me out of depression and fear about my writing passion.
You are an example of true success.
I just watched the video you posted today. A close friend of mine went through a similar situation in 2019. Stay strong and keep doing what you're doing. You're an inspiration. I hope she can realize she is hurting you, her fans and the writing industry. Take care and know we're praying for you.
First time I have commented. Yay for you congrats! & just to add:after finding your channel last year: I've started & am using my very own invented Project Board for Getting Things Done; I've started a Tarot Diary; I've totally come out as Wiccan/Pagan & am very proud of it, I've started writing again (not naNoWriMo - maybe next year), I'm saving up for your HB90 course next time you reopen, I've accepted my extreme addiction to Washi Tape & now celebrate it, I've worked really hard on reducing stress & anxiety & have been able to track & see how it affects my life - & I've put in place important structures (art time, candles etc) to help manage & alleviate. All of these things are just because of watching your channel & your very thoughtful content. No one can take that away from me, or you - you have had a very powerful & positive impact. TY
I just came from your other video and I want to share some love. You're doing amazing, you've done nothing wrong and you don't deserve that treatment. I hope you know that you have a fanbase that is going to back you up. Keep being you
Sarra, I just wanted to add my support so that you know there are so many people who admire what you do. We know why you do it, because you love it. I just can't explain people who bully, harass and hurt those who don't deserve it. Stand strong and I'm so incredibly proud of you; for not only keeping all of this to yourself for so long, but more for coming out with your truth. I can't believe people live with so much hate and super proud you didn't add to that drama! We believe in you, mend your broken heart because all of that is really hard when it's so public. Here for you! xo
While 6k in one night truly is badass, what's even more badass is the grace you're giving yourself.
So true I think this crazy experience the fam has been on has honestly been good for her. Dealing with all the ups and downs of life but she has remembered she’s badass sweetie and no one can knock down a warrior.
I actually watched your newest video right before I watched this one, and since I couldn't comment on that one, I'm commenting here.
First of all, congrats on the 26K! You set a perfect example of how to adjust your goals and take care of yourself during hectic seasons of your life. I've learned so much from watching you!
Secondly, I wanted to say I'm so sorry to hear about those legal issues. That's horrible! You definitely don't deserve that kind of treatment from anybody, but especially not someone you had considered to be a mentor. Knowing you had to deal with this on top of everything else makes your Nano win even more impressive!
Thank you for all your encouragement and support of us fellow writers, and I hope you know we all love and support you, too! Let's keep lifting each other up, and hopefully the people who try to tear us down will realize their mistakes and come around. Or at least karma might lend a hand! Not that I wish anything bad upon anybody, just hoping some lessons are learned along the way and maybe those people will come to their senses in time.
Anyway, thanks again, Sarra, for all that you do! Keep being the awesome badass you are! 💖💖💖💖
My screenplay wicked wretched wraith men earned FINALIST at the Hollywood Blood Festival.
This same screenplay earned the Best Unproduced Screenplay award.
My writing is feeling better to me. I am not allowing anxiety to cause me to procrastinate and not get working...
Hey just commenting per your more recent video. Sending you a lot of love that story sound rough. I’m unfamiliar with both channels but you’re right there should be room for everyone to share what they know. Keep shining your light
Just wanted to say that I’m a newer sub of yours since this summer while writing! So helpful! Wishing you nothing but positive energy!
Don’t let anything stop you. Keep speaking from the heart !
Sarra, my heart breaks for you on your false accusation situation. But you said it best when writing terminology and ideas and tips have been around for a very long time and nobody really owns any of them but rather uses and modifies them to help get the best writing done that a writer can do.
Shoot, I started writing fan-fiction in the mid-90s and even then terms and concepts like Pantster and all were being used in the 2 different communities that I was writing in.
You stay positive and don't let anyone steal your joy!
You got this!
And congrats on getting the total word count that you did accomplish this year!
With everything that goes on in real life, every word is a Victory and you should be proud!
Happy Holidays to you and your family!
You have done amazing. I truly love your channel and how honest you are with everything you do, you are so incredibly inspiring. I wouldn't have even started trying to achieve my dreams of writing without you, this channel, the community you have built and your courses. ❤❤❤
Thanks for all your encouragement and inspiration. I won NaNoWriMo for the first time in seven years. 💜
I dont comment very often, but I have used your videos as rewards all month. I cant thank you enough for all that you do and the motivation and support you give to all of us. 💜
So much respect and appreciation for you. With all you’ve got going on, you always remember us newbies and how we can get a jump on our own indie careers. You never once stop cheering us on. Beyond grateful for you and all you do. I’m glad you were with me/us again this Nano, Sarra. 🤗♥️ Thank you!!! Safe travels!!!
We did do good, didn't we? You said last weekend you were proud of me, well let me return the favor. I am SO proud of you 💜 You did amazing! And I love seeing you step into your peace. 💜💜
This was my first year doing NaNoWriMo - though I didn’t hit the 50k I was hoping for, I got over 40k, which is more than I’ve ever written for anything! It’s a strange feeling to be both disappointed and proud of yourself at the same time, but that’s where I’m at right now. Can’t thank you enough for all your encouragement and sharing your progress throughout the month! Wishing you a wonderful holiday with your family and best of luck in all future adventures
I am SO-O looking forward to you getting settled so we can get more great videos from you. I feel like I'm having withdrawals!
I've learned so much from you and I am so sorry that you are in such a stressful situation. I hope your attorney will be able resolve this quickly.
Congratulations on an amazing milestone achievement. It may not have been what you had initially set out to do; but it was what you had intended to do by the end of the month, and that is what is important. I know it's hard for you right now, but keep your head tall; your back straight, and your toes warm; you got this!! You have a lot of support and love in your corner, not all of it is out there written or spoken aloud; but all of it is carried on the universes ears, and to your heart. Stay safe Sarra, we're here for you.
I made it to 50,083 words and I credit you for that win because your guidance motivated me more than anything else. Thank you. I gave it my all and it feels so good to reach that goal. You had so much going on in addition to all the time and effort you spend in helping other writers, I don't know how you do it. You are remarkable and such an inspiration to me and so many others!
Yay, yes we did good! And what a great accomplishment Sarra! Considering you guys were moving around from place to place. You're a great writer and what you said is true. Even though we don't want to disappoint others, it will happen. Let's be kind to ourselves :) Thank you for the Nanowrimo diaries! You inspired me to write and move forward with my writing.
You did terrific regarding your word count - 26,000+ is a win. 👍🏻
And you’ve done a pretty fantastic job of enduring, learning, and growing through this year.
When you start to get down on yourself just remember - ‘The Point of Power is always in the present moment.’
Though fairly new to your channel, I look forward to learning, growing, and WRITING with you in this coming new year.
I'm so proud of you. Congrats on hitting 26K. That's an awesome achievement. 💙 Thank you for all your advice and encouragement through the month, even when you were feeling down about your word counts. Maybe even especially then. You showed that life happens and sometimes you don't hit the goals you'd like to, but if you don't, it's OK. It just means things happened and everything else you did has just as much value.
I did not win NaNo. I wrote 43K, but I'm only keeping about 15K of those words (there was a lot of writing and re-writing because the story just wasn't flowing well), and that's OK. I'm happy with what I've accomplished this month. I feel a lot like Edison. I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.
Just finished watching this now (yeah, I know, a month late :-D). Thank you so much for taking the time to make these Nano diaries and for being such an inspiration (now and always). Yes, we all did good!!! 💖
Job well done! I’m so proud of you! For surpassing your 25,000 word goal and mostly for your internal growth this past year! You are such an inspiration to others, I’m so happy that you are finally listening to your own words! Merry Christmas to you and your family! 💜
Yay Sarra, honestly you are amazing even getting 2k let alone 26 when you have so much going on. Pure inspiration you are x
Hi Sarra! My intuition tells me you are about to get that TV or movie deal! I know this is a NaNoWriMo video, so I hit my 50,000 words and won NaNoWriMo, giving me a nice extended outline of my new story. Let me just say, you are going through all of the things because a great positive change and upgrade are ahead for you! Blessings!
You did good Sarra! 👍 Well done❗️🎀... Hoorah for hotel nights and sprints with friends. Enjoyed your vlog, thank you for sharing your joyful night of 6k plus.
You are radiating a beautiful peace - YAY YOU!
Congrats on the 6k! Thanks for sharing your wisdom at the end. I agree with you - it’s all about balance, and I think it’s important to remember that sometimes we need those times when we’re taking it easy, and sometimes we need to push ourselves to face challenges. But finding the right mix of that is an ongoing battle for sure.
25k is a big win! You’ve already made it! You are at a place that so many of us aspiring to be successful authors want to be. Write your one or two books per year, offer your amazing classes, and sit back and be so proud of yourself just as we are all so proud of you. 🥰
Glad to see you more relaxed and at peace with your choices. (and self)
One thing i do is I do not move on to another story until i accomplish one project at a time.
I refuse to move on and a bunch of half written work accomplished.
Sometimes i allow fear of success cause me to become distracted. I try to understand why am i experience panic attacks.
However when I just write i find myself living in a zone. Joy. Writing with joy. Writing without fear. Or writing pressing through mental barrier.
When i write not caring how words come forth from my soul that fear anxiety attack seems like just bs!!!
Thanks for your videos!!!
I am a Fan and stay a Fan! The false accusations will blow over. 🥰
I just wanted to say thank you so much for sharing your journey I sincerely appreciate you sharing your perspective shift I am so for you and all that you share and all that you do for your community that you have created😁🌻❤
You did good! :) I'm glad you're proud of yourself, because we all are, for so many reasons!
So proud of you! I got to just over 43K for the first time since my serious accident. It was a wild ride. I just wanted to tell you how much you rocked this!
💛💛🙌🏾 you are doing well. Thank you for all the informational videos. Been sharing with my niece who's also interested in writing. Thank you Take care.
Congratulations on your word count! You continue to be an inspiration to so many of us. There is so much more beauty in growth just look at nature. We need balance and I'm so happy for you that you're finding it. Keep being you!
Considering everything you had going on in your family, slightly going over the 25k halfway mark is really awesome. :) Last year's NaNoWriMo was pretty rough for me too, as I was in the process of moving, but I was really close and finished at 43,691 words for book two of my Christian Urban drama trilogy series. This was a win for me as I wasn't fully prepared and didn't know how I was gonna go about the story. You are right about being proud whether we make the 50k or not. It's great just to see our writing progress, whether a little or a lot. If I hadn't wrote book two during NaNoWriMo, I might've not had the finished 1st draft of it I have today.
I got teared up when you said, “We did good y’all, we did good.” 🥰
Thank you for your progress. I started watching your channel last Nano and I felt for you so much in having a young child and trying to do it all. This year your did awesome especially with all of the moving and the challenges that go with that. I did not participate in Nano this year, but you are very motivating and inspirational especially as a creative parent. Thank you.
Congratulations on your 26K! What an achievement with all the moving and craziness in the world right now! You can be prude of yourself!
Omg you are in my city!!! Welcome this is a great place.
I'm proud of you! 💜 You did amazing with all you had to juggle in November. Thanks for all your encouragement and inspiration.
congrats!!!! It was such a hard month for you. I'm so inspired because you were able to change your goals and be kinder to yourself and that's something that I'm struggling with!
So much growth, Sarra. So glad you're proud of yourself. We are proud of you too!💜
Well done! You accomplished so much with everything that was going on! You truly are an inspiration!
Loved this so much, Sarra. Your chat about mental health -- I can't begin to express how grateful I am that you continue to share your experience with us in this manner. My mentality has been a struggle for me lately, and you put it so well: of deciding what is too much pressure, that no one can decide that but you. Comparison syndrome has been really eating at me lately. Others are doing all these things, what's wrong with me? Am I just lazy? Unequipped? To have that reminder to take care of my joy, to protect my mind so I CAN do all the things I want to do. Finding the sweet spot of what works for me -- I'm going to keep that in mind moving forward. Thank you again. You are such a precious, valuable soul.
Sweet girl I just want to tell you for the up tenth time you always inspire me so much. All I can think is I need more vlogs and videos lol sorry that’s me being selfish. I’m proud of you so very much and not just for words u got. I won nano for the first time but my rough draft is very rough lol
So proud of you!! You’re right about balance. I hit November hard and got what I needed to do done and then I crashed! It was like my body got me over the finish line and then I got super sick. So much pressure with being a writer that other people outside the community don’t seem to get. I’m definitely going to be looking at better work habits for 2022
I’m proud of you!!
LOOK... I SUPPORT YOU... I'M CHOOSING TO COMMENT HERE BECAUSE YOU TURNED OUR ABILITY TO COMMENT OFF IN YOUR LATEST VIDEO!!! PLEASE DON'T LET THESE PEOPLE GET TO YOU! KEEP GOING EXACTLY AS YOU HAVE!!! AND TURN YOUR COMMENT SECTION BACK ON!!!!
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Thank you ! I turned it off just on that video so that people would focus on the content and not allow her fans to bomb the comments. But they won't be off in the future! Thank you for the support.
Great job! And thank you sharing your trials and your joy. I didn't get anywhere near 50,000 but you helped me realize so much about why I am floundering and what I need to focus on sovfor me that is a big win!. Thank you!!
I had a great time watching you while the NaNoWriMo. I won for the first time btw! I am waiting with joy for the last installment of the Shadow Demons series. Great job, Sarra! I hope you and your familiy will soon be finding your dream house.
Congrats! I didn't take part in NaNoWrimo this year but whenever you were writing, i wrote a few as well. Your life was pretty busy, had a lot on your plate actually. I'm happy for you. You persevered and kept on writing.
Thank you for being an inspiration and what won me over was that you gave yourself a lot of grace. You did win.
It was so fun sprinting with you on your hotel night. I'm tearing up a little from gratitude for the amazing community you have created, I've never felt so supported even after about 15 years of doing NanNo! And knowing the support just keeps on going is sooo uplifting! Magic!!!
Yay 26000 in a crazy busy month is just amazing congrats Sarra😘
Congratulations! Xoxo
Congrats on 26k!!! 👍🎉✨
I'm counting mine as a win too. I didn't get past 10k. But it's our peak season. I'm just happy I got a couple days to work on it.
I've been doing Nano since 2018. I have finished a couple times but didn't this time and I never seem to finish the camps even with them being so easy and our choice of how many words and such. I felt incomplete but I decided to enjoy my days instead of do sprints to finish, I was close but had to let go. I always think if I was to pass away soon, what would I be focused on? I want writing to be something I love and can't wait to do, not stressful deadlines.
I think this is a huge win, honestly. Choosing your own joy is always winning.
When you do your nighttime tarot, do you do a spread or a single card? If not a spread how often do you do spreads and which ones do you do regularly? Thanks Sarra! I look forward to your vlogs so much. 😍
I usually draw a single card except on full and new moons or special occasions
Blessings dear one!
I always go for the crunchy snacks. The crunch keeps my brain awake. While I'm on long car rides and feel tired too. (Fritos) ;)
OMG sorry but I had to comment….”she” really thinks she has some claim on the 3 Act Story structure and using Index Cards to storyboard and write? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭🤣🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭😭 I hate you’re being bullied by her. i’ve never even heard of her before this 🥱
Glad you got some writing in at the restaurant
Congratulations!!!
When you were getting in the car the first thing I thought was, “Did they get the chance to get sideview mirror fixed?” 😂🤪
Haha not yet
Great job!!!!👊
Your pink laptop is very pretty
A great way to end NaNo!
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Yaaaaaaay!
You rock!!
Hi Sarra. Could you do an ASMR where you write for 15 minutes or more? Things like this always help me to relax.
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I was at 31,654 on Sun. All month I've been fighting a head cold. Mon and Tues were my big push days right? Sunday Night/Mon Morning it dumped into my lungs. I wrote nothing on Mon, because my chest was tight, leaving my anxiety super high. Yesterday I wrote about 2,000 while still and quiet, but I was so tired, that I forgot to update my final word count. 😅
For a crazy month, I'm happy with it, I was looking forward to the Scrivner discount, but 🤷♀️ such is life. 25,000 is awesome! I agree with your ideas of balance and self care. You've so got this. 😘
I wrote my 2021 Nano project by hand. 50,000 words on paper because my laptop bit the dust in September.
Omg … me trying to eat healthier … but Oreos. Lol
11/11 is my birthday 😜
I got 9066 words xD i came to berlin for work, and even though im in quarantine...i cant focus im so annoyed with all of this happening in here >.
Dear God, so much fast talking 😵💫