My November was a fail in terms of writing but I ALSO HAD THE BEST WRITING NIGHT OF THE LAST 6 MONTHS LAST NIGHT SOOO??? Also if you're looking for an editor before the end of the year, I'm still actively accepting clients! 🫶 www.fiverr.com/rachelxwrites
I was able to write 10k last month and that's a huge accomplishment for me. I've finally gotten into the habit of writing every day. I've decided to have a goal of 20k this month and I'm already ahead of it. Although I'm not limiting myself to writing only one project so it is a bit easier. The more I write the more I feel like I'm improving and it's the best feeling
I think I'm coming to terms with being in a fallow era, I thought at the beginning of the year I'd finish the previous project and that momentum would carry over to writing FBS but NOPE! And that's okay, I'm not beating myself up about it anymore :) If I can get to the end of the current chapter I've been stuck on by the end of the year, that'd be nice! But I'll also take just remembering why I wanted to write the story and what I find compelling about the central relationship and taking that into the new year.
I'm so happy that I managed to finally win my first unoffical NaNo this year (50k goal) while I failed the 2 years prior bc mental health sucks ah ah, SO THAT in 2025 I will NOT have to do it ahah, funny thing bc you have been such an inspiration to me for this challenge even though you didn’t vlog or anything this november and also, thanks to you, Shaelin and Kris I finally decided upon doing my country's equivalent of an MFA in writing next year 🎉
"Love the honesty! Writing a book is no small feat, and it’s awesome that you’re staying true to yourself through the process. Keep going, you’ve got this! 📚✨"
so glad you were able to give yourself grace for not accomplishing what you originally set out to, esp when it sounds like you had a rough month ❤ i hope the desire and energy to write comes back soon for you. and that harrison cooperates lol
It think it's really important that you don't give a shit sometimes. Life has the most interesting way of getting in between people and their passions and accepting it is the first step. This november, I planned to write for an hour a day. Some days I wrote, other days I didn't. Not every day that I wrote reached an hour, but I'm satisfied to have done something. I experimented with different genres, I got further into my novel's draft. Most importantly, I'm looking forward to finishing it since it'll be the first time, it didn't all have to happen in November.
Yay! A new Rachel video! 😍 I totally understand how you’re feeling! I haven’t written anything new since August (when I wrote a short story for an anthology I didn’t get into). I’ve been querying my PhD dissertation novel since July, submitting older short stories, applying to TV writing fellowships and fiction workshops, beta and sensitivity reading, pleasure reading, applying to other jobs, and I taught my first longterm writing class for 6 weeks in October and November. Freelance life is busy when it’s busy! So, I haven’t really prioritized my own writing at all. I’d love to get back to drafting my YA horror WIP for the month of December since it’s my birthday on Christmas. But I totally understand! I wonder if we both have autistic burnout, too. It’s possible! Wishing you a better writing month for December and more freelance work! 💜
Yes yessss burnout for sure, I think also just like, life being life lol! I’ve been feeling better lately which is good and thank you for the update on how you’re doing toon
Also, it’s so hard to do anything when health issues are a thing. I’m happy that you sound like you were connecting with others and caring for yourself. Sometimes I found things “getting in the way” of writing is exactly what I needed at the time. I hope you are doing well!
My November was a fail in terms of writing but I ALSO HAD THE BEST WRITING NIGHT OF THE LAST 6 MONTHS LAST NIGHT SOOO???
Also if you're looking for an editor before the end of the year, I'm still actively accepting clients! 🫶 www.fiverr.com/rachelxwrites
Writer buddy: hows the dystopian writing going?
Me: not great. My life's going too good.
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lolllll real
I was able to write 10k last month and that's a huge accomplishment for me. I've finally gotten into the habit of writing every day. I've decided to have a goal of 20k this month and I'm already ahead of it. Although I'm not limiting myself to writing only one project so it is a bit easier. The more I write the more I feel like I'm improving and it's the best feeling
10k is AWESOME!!! Amazing to hear about your writing every day habit! 20k is a great goal too!
I love your video title haha, "but idc hahahaha" I just love it. Thank you for being so real!
I think I'm coming to terms with being in a fallow era, I thought at the beginning of the year I'd finish the previous project and that momentum would carry over to writing FBS but NOPE! And that's okay, I'm not beating myself up about it anymore :) If I can get to the end of the current chapter I've been stuck on by the end of the year, that'd be nice! But I'll also take just remembering why I wanted to write the story and what I find compelling about the central relationship and taking that into the new year.
I'm so happy that I managed to finally win my first unoffical NaNo this year (50k goal) while I failed the 2 years prior bc mental health sucks ah ah, SO THAT in 2025 I will NOT have to do it ahah, funny thing bc you have been such an inspiration to me for this challenge even though you didn’t vlog or anything this november and also, thanks to you, Shaelin and Kris I finally decided upon doing my country's equivalent of an MFA in writing next year 🎉
awww I'm so happy you were inspired! and WOWWWW congrats!!!!
"Love the honesty! Writing a book is no small feat, and it’s awesome that you’re staying true to yourself through the process. Keep going, you’ve got this! 📚✨"
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so glad you were able to give yourself grace for not accomplishing what you originally set out to, esp when it sounds like you had a rough month ❤ i hope the desire and energy to write comes back soon for you. and that harrison cooperates lol
❤️❤️ thank you!! And writing is going SO well lately! And he’s cooperating lol!!!
It think it's really important that you don't give a shit sometimes. Life has the most interesting way of getting in between people and their passions and accepting it is the first step. This november, I planned to write for an hour a day. Some days I wrote, other days I didn't. Not every day that I wrote reached an hour, but I'm satisfied to have done something. I experimented with different genres, I got further into my novel's draft. Most importantly, I'm looking forward to finishing it since it'll be the first time, it didn't all have to happen in November.
YESSS so important!
love this video, I’m in a similar space with my writing so I really appreciated hearing about your experience with it
watching videos of authortubers instead of studying for my exam that I have tomorrow>>>>>>>>>>>>
Twin???!
the emoji makes me screech because why does he look like me
Literally me all month
Yay! A new Rachel video! 😍
I totally understand how you’re feeling! I haven’t written anything new since August (when I wrote a short story for an anthology I didn’t get into). I’ve been querying my PhD dissertation novel since July, submitting older short stories, applying to TV writing fellowships and fiction workshops, beta and sensitivity reading, pleasure reading, applying to other jobs, and I taught my first longterm writing class for 6 weeks in October and November. Freelance life is busy when it’s busy! So, I haven’t really prioritized my own writing at all. I’d love to get back to drafting my YA horror WIP for the month of December since it’s my birthday on Christmas.
But I totally understand! I wonder if we both have autistic burnout, too. It’s possible! Wishing you a better writing month for December and more freelance work! 💜
Yes yessss burnout for sure, I think also just like, life being life lol! I’ve been feeling better lately which is good and thank you for the update on how you’re doing toon
I'm so glad to see how real and honest you are! It makes your journey so relatable and inspiring. 🫶📚
Lol the title!! Literally was like me af. Not even about Novel writing month 😂
Also, it’s so hard to do anything when health issues are a thing. I’m happy that you sound like you were connecting with others and caring for yourself. Sometimes I found things “getting in the way” of writing is exactly what I needed at the time. I hope you are doing well!
YESS exactly thank you!
Love your videos, thanks for being forthcoming and transparent about your processes
Hehe I’m happy you’re enjoying! I always want to be real about the writing process!
OMG a new rachel writes video blessing the feed
I got youuuu
Hehe love seeing ur face in my sub box more recently!!!
🫶🫶Tysm Brielle!!! Hope to keep posting more consistently 🤍
Sorry you failed, but happy you made this video and are also realistic about the set back!
Saw this and said “same!” I’m in Australia so November is just too hot. Not a good writing month 😅
oh gosh I can imagine lol! it was an insane month tbh, soo much happened!
RACHELL YOU ARE ALIVEEE!!!!
but seriously, how've you been? :D
I’ve been good! Besides this late reply lol! Writing is going much better!
@@rachelwritesbooks It's all good! I'm glad to hear that you've been doing well :)
Did you write? Then you didn't fail. No need to put that kind of thought in your head.
OMG can't wait to hear about garth's writing sex class !!!!
COURTNEY 🫶 I’m SO excited I’ll tell you all about it!!!