I tried to write 30,000 WORDS in 13 DAYS, this is what happened | BOOK WRITING S2 EP 6

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  • I try my hand at 30,000 words in 13 days - to finish the first draft of my second novel! This is how it went. Hope you enjoy! I'd love to know how your projects are going! Read my novel Again, But Better ► bit.ly/againbutbetter . Subscribe ► goo.gl/a4Mqk7
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    music used from: Public Domain & the youtube creator tools library & the Jinglepunk Library My name is Christine Riccio! I love comedy and reading fantastic books. I make what I like to think are funny videos every Tuesday and other days of the week too about books and book related pop culture stuff! Hence the channel name polandbananasbooks. I also have a comedy channel if you're into that kind of thing winky face it's polandbananas20. I'D LOVE TO TALK ABOUT BOOKS WITH YOU. ALSO COMEDY. ALSO TV. ALSO MOVIES.
    What do you use to make videos? :
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  • @lenalovesrats
    @lenalovesrats 4 роки тому +429

    So my prediction for what happens is “Christine loses her mind” let’s see if I’m right XD

  • @avapaull3814
    @avapaull3814 4 роки тому +287

    13:18 SNEAK PEEK of THE BOOK!!
    There will be ovens and they will be preheated.

  • @olivehr
    @olivehr 4 роки тому +186

    john’s woo in the background made me smile

  • @sneharani3788
    @sneharani3788 4 роки тому +166

    Who else needs to write but is instead here watching writing vlogs? 🙋 just me?

  • @adelaide_ries
    @adelaide_ries 4 роки тому +58

    "Yes, it's a dumpster fire, but a phoenix will emerge from that fire" - SUCH AN INSPIRATION

  • @jadynd.c.8708
    @jadynd.c.8708 4 роки тому +120

    21:55: he did that for us all XD

  • @jadenrussell8390
    @jadenrussell8390 4 роки тому +104

    This gave me the inspiration I needed to do my homework ....
    But also the chaotic energy to spontaneously write a book INSTEAD of doing my homework

    • @ilsebriseno4852
      @ilsebriseno4852 4 роки тому +2

      I love this comment 😆

    • @petedavidson7003
      @petedavidson7003 4 роки тому +1

      I’m procrastinating my homework to write my book 😆

    • @katiegraham7783
      @katiegraham7783 4 роки тому

      Literally me too 😂

    • @ender4344
      @ender4344 3 роки тому

      I have a a math exam the day after tomorrow and I felt the urge to study because if this.
      But the urge to write is...let's just say, *greater*

  • @tamera4123
    @tamera4123 4 роки тому +60

    "i'm gonna need you not to look at me" 😭😭😭

  • @apollohickman3624
    @apollohickman3624 4 роки тому +136

    I BELIEVE IN UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

  • @michelleli3373
    @michelleli3373 4 роки тому +54

    13:19 oh my god we have to preheat the oven to 415. SPOILERS

    • @lovefairfox5249
      @lovefairfox5249 4 роки тому +2

      I wonder what's cooking...Disaster family dinner in the making????

  • @LauraLopez-jl2bj
    @LauraLopez-jl2bj 4 роки тому +74

    I believe you made it to 26,000 words, staying with the "13" theme.
    Admit it, you were trying to channel your inner swiftie with this number choice.
    Update: not finished with the video but I clearly underestimated you. My bad. Extremely proud of you Xtine!!
    Update 2: just finished the video. You crushed it Christine, how did you even do that?

  • @authorgkray
    @authorgkray 4 роки тому +23

    GET IT, CHRISTINE! (Also, I am living for the subtitled commentary) xD

    • @authorgkray
      @authorgkray 4 роки тому +1

      Also, I *just* finished drafting my current wip, book two of my ya fantasy duology.

  • @blackheartbooks
    @blackheartbooks 4 роки тому +60

    It's so weird seeing you in a new apartment.

  • @dannydewispelare
    @dannydewispelare 4 роки тому +50

    My writing is going fine, I’ve been contacting agents since the beginning of January, and I’ve been declined four times, but I knew that was going to happen. I’ve been working occasionally on my next book that I just love. Everything about the next book is so so good, it’s something that I just keep going back to. Just hoping I will get some good news from an agent soon! Also, congrats on finishing the first draft!!!! P.S. Your Stupid Love dance is way better than my version of it lol 💖

  • @brantagonistt
    @brantagonistt 4 роки тому +13

    Really love how around the beginning of the video you talked about how you genuinely love editing and adding stuff to your book, but how sometimes you really struggle to get the bones down and the analogy about feeling like there’s no ground underneath you and stuff. I. Felt. That. So. Hard.
    I have an extremely hard time getting anything down just because I don’t even know where to start and I feel like my brain is just blank and then I freak out and tell myself I’ll never be a writer because I don’t even have any ideas~~~ Hearing you talk about it, though, really made me feel good because you struggle just the same and it gives me hope that one day I’ll get there too. Congrats on finishing the first draft and I hope the second goes well. Don’t overwork yourself!! 😅

  • @artemisnightfeather2634
    @artemisnightfeather2634 4 роки тому +33

    lmao christine's out here writing billions of words in a month meanwhile it's taken me four years to get 70000 words into my draft and i'm not even close to the halfway point

    • @ender4344
      @ender4344 3 роки тому +3

      You scan do it!! Everyone has a different pace! ^^

  • @emilyblake3872
    @emilyblake3872 4 роки тому +111

    I think she’s going to win but also lose her mind🙃

  • @anyawillowfan
    @anyawillowfan 4 роки тому +8

    I know it's a little late but might be useful for editing/future projects: when dealing with confusing timelines or book structure put all important dates on a board/wall then put each scene you envision and write on to seperate it's so you can move and 'delete' them whenever things change.
    P.S. love your victory dance, it's well deserved.

  • @LilyLyraLali
    @LilyLyraLali 4 роки тому +2

    I legit started clapping when you got to the 3 act. This video was amazing. Also the comments you added were hilarious.

  • @jazzycakeslover
    @jazzycakeslover 4 роки тому +1

    hi Christina. i'm only fifteen but I've loved writing every since I was 12. I started about two months ago writing a book i always thought about. Lately I've been having a writing slump but this video inspired me to write again. thank you so much. I will one day publish my book. Thank you and I love your confidence and personality. LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!

  • @edengallagher1044
    @edengallagher1044 4 роки тому +6

    21:56 lol Jon's "whooo"

  • @omar-rs9vt
    @omar-rs9vt 4 роки тому +11

    PLEASE DO MORE OF THESE🙌🏻

  • @auburnmorrow
    @auburnmorrow 4 роки тому +2

    It's not a writing vlog with a goal unless the writer changes the rules to the goal the VERY next day. Love it 😂

  • @theegreatkatsby
    @theegreatkatsby 4 роки тому +11

    The DATES -- I feel this so much. If I don't have dates, every scene is at sometime during dusk on a Saturday. And every day is Saturday.

  • @huda9445
    @huda9445 4 роки тому +6

    I missed these kinds of videos of you ... I hope more videos like this come more in your channel

  • @melena5821
    @melena5821 4 роки тому +9

    I’m loving the amount of Taylor Swift merch worn in this video

  • @juliannew9965
    @juliannew9965 4 роки тому +1

    I'm also writing a dual POV book at the moment! It's part of an independent study in college but now classes are cancelled and CHRISTINE I am going to have to talk to my professor over SKYPE, ONE ON ONE. I'M SO EMBARRASSED!!! P.S. Super proud of you! You inspire me when I feel really helpless about writing!!

  • @mrandisg
    @mrandisg 4 роки тому +3

    The Book 2 struggles are real! I feel you!
    I've only recently gotten back on the writing train. I fell off awhile back when I started working two day jobs to try to make ends meet a little easier. All it did was drain me physically and mentally. I had no time for ANYTHING. I ended up suffering a major burnout and so I quit that second job. Now I'm doing much better, but my writing has still been hit-or-miss. Up to now, I've only been writing once a week on Friday nights! I keep forgetting that I have my evenings and weekends back, so I can get back to writing the way I used to.
    I'm so proud of you for hitting your goal out of the park! That's awesome! It sounds like your draft is close to around the same number of words as our draft of Book #1, which my co-author is currently editing. Dat's a big book! 😲 Writing that huge chunk of words in a month's time is a major accomplishment. You go girl! I'm super happy for you! 💖

  • @lovefairfox5249
    @lovefairfox5249 4 роки тому

    Oh wow, Don't let everyone's expectations drag you down. It makes me mad they didn't think you could make it. Like HOW COULD THEY! You are Christine Riccio! When you put your mind and yourself wholely into something, you set the world on fire. You finally had a chance to do that with your book so of course, you made your goal! You are who you make yourself to be. Not anyone's expectations. You just proved what you can accomplish!! You proved it when you got a book published in the first place. The voices will always be there. You just have to be louder!!! LOUDER! Don't let someone else tell you what you can't do. Don't let someone else tell you who you can't be. Don't even listen to me because at the end of the day, it's your voice that should matter the most. Believe in yourself, Christine. You got this.

  • @sbscarlett
    @sbscarlett 4 роки тому +26

    Prediction:
    I think Christine was so close to making the goal and the thought of almost making it ultimately made her lose her mind in the long run.
    Update: Immediately after my prediction, I remembered you're an overwritter and would absolutely not be finished in just 30,000 words lmao.

  • @celinapeters6175
    @celinapeters6175 4 роки тому +17

    RIP wall of crap - you had a good life

  • @marinagemoftheseas
    @marinagemoftheseas 4 роки тому +16

    Christine will get her goal, I think but like just out of the time frame

  • @halliep-s6880
    @halliep-s6880 4 роки тому

    I guessed 26,000 words, so sorry to have underestimated you. Right now I’m finally excavating an idea that’s been buried in my brain for the past six or so years. And it’s in very early stages, but if feels so good to get it out. It’s been months since I’ve done any sort of serious writing, so I’m trying to not get discouraged when it’s harder than before. These videos really help to keep me going, so thank you so much for making them. They’re my inspiration

  • @msmaggierose530
    @msmaggierose530 4 роки тому +2

    "this book feels like an everlasting gobstopper" is my favorite line from this whole vid lol

  • @nickyintheworld
    @nickyintheworld 4 роки тому +1

    I have never felt more seen as a writer than when I watch these videos! 😂

  • @kaytlinhenderson9603
    @kaytlinhenderson9603 4 роки тому

    This was epic. Really loved editing Christine’s commentary.

  • @sansastark5810
    @sansastark5810 4 роки тому +1

    oh boy is that date thing relatable af. i'm writing a Queen fanfic rn as a fun side project to my actual proper WIP, and I NEED THE DATES or i will go insane. maybe it has more to do w historical accuracy but omg

  • @ruthpyrah4059
    @ruthpyrah4059 4 роки тому

    whenever I need to write and don't feel inspired, i watch your videos while I'm writing and its so much better

  • @tanyaemborgo
    @tanyaemborgo 4 роки тому

    I love your new house and we're happy for you Christine!!! 💗💗💗💗

  • @aloneinmidnight
    @aloneinmidnight 4 роки тому

    so impressed and proud xtine! can't wait to see what this book is about

  • @alysonserenastone2917
    @alysonserenastone2917 4 роки тому +1

    Congrats! Again but Better was one of my top books of 2019. Looking forward to more!

  • @emilyslittlebooknook-8043
    @emilyslittlebooknook-8043 4 роки тому

    Love this way to go please keep these writting videos coming

  • @maddiemoore902
    @maddiemoore902 4 роки тому

    I love this new style of the writing of the video!!!!!

  • @paigesmith6718
    @paigesmith6718 4 роки тому

    Sooo excited for your new novel! Again but better was everything I ever wanted so super stoked!!!!

  • @madisongracedeluise
    @madisongracedeluise 4 роки тому +2

    Your the best!!! I’m so proud of you!!!!!!

  • @carlisaboysname
    @carlisaboysname 4 роки тому +3

    THIS IS WHAT I NEEDED TODAY !

  • @anaveragegirlsguidetoafull8353
    @anaveragegirlsguidetoafull8353 4 роки тому

    I just love your writing videos! I find the process so interesting, and it actually motivates me to continue with my passion projects even when life gets busy! You rock and I can't wait to read your next book!

  • @karleenburns7291
    @karleenburns7291 4 роки тому +1

    I'm v excited for you for finishing this first draft.

  • @MacMayhem100
    @MacMayhem100 4 роки тому

    You writing vlogs are some of my fav videos to watch

  • @annabellaleach5889
    @annabellaleach5889 4 роки тому

    One of my fav videos and I’ve been watching for about 5 years 💕

  • @Maranatha4455
    @Maranatha4455 4 роки тому

    Your office looks bright and clean, can't wait for a full tour!

  • @mcrgirl97
    @mcrgirl97 4 роки тому

    I knew you would exceed your goal! I'm so excited to read book 2! Hopefully I'll meet you again on a second book tour! 🤗

  • @morgantaylor7406
    @morgantaylor7406 4 роки тому +1

    I honestly loving watching you write!! I feel like I have the best writing buddy ever!

  • @gracehopps6267
    @gracehopps6267 4 роки тому

    oh GOD is on my playlist this month,, it's SO GREAT to write to ! love the vlogs !

  • @ZeroZafira
    @ZeroZafira 4 роки тому

    I really liked how you filmed this video! It felt new and fresh! Good luck with teh second draft!

  • @oceanmermaid3700
    @oceanmermaid3700 4 роки тому

    I REALLY cant wait to read this book!!!

  • @taraferrell562
    @taraferrell562 4 роки тому

    This is motivating me to finally start writing my book! Thank you!!

  • @autumnfries7322
    @autumnfries7322 4 роки тому

    I love how you have your book 1 front cover framed on your wall

  • @themadreader9693
    @themadreader9693 4 роки тому

    GO CHRISTINE!!! YOU CAN DO THIS!!! I am already making room on my bookshelf next to Again, But Better!!! 😃 You are an amazing author and will blow us away with another amazing book!!!

  • @rachelsoland419
    @rachelsoland419 4 роки тому

    I have to work remotely (don't we all) for the foreseeable future, and I have a feeling I'll be binge-watching all your writing vlogs over and over again while I work.

  • @LiteraryStoner
    @LiteraryStoner 4 роки тому

    This was an awesome adventure of a video. Congrats on accomplishing it!

  • @lifeasnikki
    @lifeasnikki 4 роки тому

    I love videos like this! So proud of you for your word count, omg ❤️

  • @lace685
    @lace685 4 роки тому

    Wow, can’t believe the amount of determination and effort you had, I’m so proud you finished!

  • @poozlespoozles4169
    @poozlespoozles4169 4 роки тому

    Yaayyy!! I'm so happy for you Christine, I knew you could do it! I cannot wait to read your new book, and thank you so much for writing ABB. I have never related to a character more than I related to Shane and she really made me feel understood. I'm so glad you're writing another book and I hope you are too!

  • @Flower0wl
    @Flower0wl 4 роки тому

    aw this made my day. I’d love to see more videos like this, it makes me want to go write! thanks Christine, good luck with the editing :)

  • @gracechuka4098
    @gracechuka4098 4 роки тому

    Great job Christine!!!!!!! I knew you could do it! I also just wanted to say I absolutely loved Again But Better and cannot wait until your new book is published!!

  • @carringtonbrignac3076
    @carringtonbrignac3076 4 роки тому

    Congrats Christine!!!!!!!! Can't wait to read it one day :P

  • @kumiwrites261
    @kumiwrites261 4 роки тому

    I love watching these videos please make more writing vlogs like this because I get even more motivated to do my own work/writing

  • @bethbaxter6756
    @bethbaxter6756 4 роки тому

    Good Job!!!!!!! Keep making these type of videos, they are awesome. It makes us feel like we're not alone.

  • @anniehowell5320
    @anniehowell5320 4 роки тому

    I'm so looking forward to your chain of gold review. I've nearly finished the book and can't wait to find out your reaction to already one of my favourite books.

  • @Allymai_
    @Allymai_ 4 роки тому +9

    I went to find my phone charger so I could rewatch one of your old videos, then I come back (having forgotten to find my charger) to see you've uploaded a NEW video. I am happy with this (and now have finally gotten my charger).

  • @TeriHelloInternet
    @TeriHelloInternet 4 роки тому +1

    I’m about to start working on my second daft and this was the perfect video to get me motivated!

  • @logangreen6107
    @logangreen6107 4 роки тому

    CONGRATS! I started writing the first chapter of the tenth draft of my book tonight, and was so dead and I'm so glad I found this video. ❤️

  • @MalettraJackson
    @MalettraJackson 4 роки тому

    Write write write your book Christine I can’t wait to read it💜💜💜

  • @melissamccall5845
    @melissamccall5845 4 роки тому

    Recently began my debut novel and your writing videos do wonders for motivation. Slay that second draft!

  • @whinniebloom
    @whinniebloom 4 роки тому

    You far exceeded my expectations Christine. So proud, and so motivated now! (I need to do something like this with my own book) Can't wait to see more of your writing progress. They're my favorite videos of yours to watch.

  • @TheMalinator1
    @TheMalinator1 4 роки тому

    Hi Christine! I really loved this video and I was cheering you on the whole time. I'm glad you finally got to act 3 and finished this first draft! I love Gaga's new song and will have to learn the dance to it!! Thank you for constantly being a writing inspiration!

  • @mati_deborealbooks
    @mati_deborealbooks 4 роки тому

    I have to confess it's become a habit to watch one of your writing videos before my writing hour of the day, and I gotta say I've been progressing on my novel way more than before haha love you xtine

  • @ashleygutierrez2200
    @ashleygutierrez2200 4 роки тому +4

    I’ve been watching you so long I remember your “pizza pasta” recipe 😂 that was so good by the way!
    I bought Again But Better and it’s on my TBR! Can’t wait to hear more about your second book!
    I hope to write a book someday. You inspire me 💛

  • @willalvarado1651
    @willalvarado1651 4 роки тому +1

    Great Video Christine

  • @lilly8451
    @lilly8451 4 роки тому

    I’m not a writer at all but i absolutely love watching your writing vlogs and learning more about the writing process

  • @rhyegabrielse4688
    @rhyegabrielse4688 4 роки тому

    I’m so proud of you! I’ve been following your channel since 2013 and I can’t believe you’re writing another book! I can’t wait to read it! I read Again, but Better and I really liked it! You honestly inspire me to achieve my own writing goals. Thank you. 🥰

  • @chezehead8
    @chezehead8 4 роки тому

    I just finished your 1st book and i have to say I loved it!! Made me laugh, and made me cry. I am looking forward to to your next one!

  • @thekatpurrs
    @thekatpurrs 4 роки тому

    Christine! Super excited for the book!
    I’ve been really busy for the last couple weeks with school work (especially literature analysis) so this video really resonated with me on a spiritual level, anyway good luck with the next drafts :)

  • @allisonsykes8851
    @allisonsykes8851 4 роки тому

    I KNEW YOU WOULD DO IT!!!! Great job!!!
    I just started writing for the first time this year! I work full time so it’s hard to find time...I’ve been waking up an hour early everyday to write. I finally have a bones of a novel planned so I want to start writing soon. I was actually writing and then I saw you posted this video so I had to stop to come watch it. Your writing videos inspire me so much! Thank you for sharing them with us. 💜

  • @inabookshell
    @inabookshell 4 роки тому

    I loved this so much!

  • @beccablackwater
    @beccablackwater 4 роки тому +1

    This was the motivation I needed! Also feel free to make more writing vlogs because..relatable as heck. plsntnx ☺️

  • @hitmewithyourbestbook2961
    @hitmewithyourbestbook2961 4 роки тому +1

    This is so awesome. I can't wait to read this book! Keep chugging along, Christine! I just hit 55, 000 words on my new book and I'm not even a quarter way through the story yet **screams into the void**

  • @nataliearmstrong8151
    @nataliearmstrong8151 4 роки тому

    i LIVE for this whole video

  • @haileyyjk1996
    @haileyyjk1996 4 роки тому

    Missed you Christine! It was nice to see you in this different format, honestly inspired me to film myself when struggling so I can feel better 🤣😩😩

  • @lexi_coop_
    @lexi_coop_ 4 роки тому

    I'm on my second draft of the book project I'm working on, and I'm feeling a lot better about it these past couple days, though I know it's going to be a lot of work. I love your writing videos though! They help me stay motivated!

  • @JacobIsHere
    @JacobIsHere 4 роки тому

    Honestly this is such inspiration. Seeing you craft again but better helped me craft mine. Made me want to write and fix so many of the problems in my first draft. Now with your book 2 finishing on the day I finished my first draft of a different story. I just want to say thank you for everything you’ve done and it’s such an amazing accomplishment and inspiration

  • @thecozylibrarian3175
    @thecozylibrarian3175 4 роки тому

    I also have a major writing project due on May 1! It has been driving me insane because I've been working on it for the past year and I feel like I'm never going to finish. It's my thesis for my undergrad degree so once I turn it in, then I'm done with undergrad! Excited and scared all at the same time, but you and Kat always get me through with your writing vlogs, they always make me feel better and more excited about my future as a writer! Thank you for that.

  • @gooddaytayy
    @gooddaytayy 4 роки тому

    Some of my favorite videos of yours are the ABB book writing chats so I am totally here for this content. I’m excited to see how your writing and editing styles have evolved after going through the process once already.

  • @karlamijic8409
    @karlamijic8409 4 роки тому

    The queen is back😍😍😍😍 I have written a short story for competition, so things are good. So proud of your for finishing and I cannot wait to read this book💙💙💙💙💙

  • @milkytop
    @milkytop 4 роки тому

    You really inspire me to pick up writing. haven't done that for like 8 years but I might be getting there. you're the best ♥

  • @xx__maggieg_xx
    @xx__maggieg_xx 4 роки тому

    YES!!! I am so excited for the book Christine! I read Again, But Better and I loved it! I am so proud of your progress, it's way more than I could ever do in 29 days 😂

  • @flamedork
    @flamedork 4 роки тому

    God this pumped me up to write my book! Good luck with draft two!

  • @leahpapp7966
    @leahpapp7966 4 роки тому

    i know nothing about writing BUT i bet that you did it and YOU DID!!!!!! i love these videos so much

  • @BinxThinx
    @BinxThinx 4 роки тому

    You did so amazing!!! I’ve been ‘wanting’ to write a book for so long but my motivation/self-esteem keeps disappearing when I need it, so thank you so much for this real and inspiring video of your progress! Can’t wait to see the final version 😁😊