FINALLY starting draft 1 of my GOTHIC FANTASY novel 🖊️☕🦇☁️ a vlog

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  • @christy-anne-jones
    @christy-anne-jones  Місяць тому +20

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    • @vccrochets5962
      @vccrochets5962 Місяць тому

      Are you still providing additional content on your Patreon? I visited your site today but the last update was from February.

    • @christy-anne-jones
      @christy-anne-jones  Місяць тому

      @vccrochets5962 really? You must have hit a bug. The last time I updated patreon was actually yesterday

  • @viviane7101
    @viviane7101 Місяць тому +103

    The other day I was so unmotivated and couldn't even write a full paragraph of my story, then I stumbled across your writing vlogs and watched a bunch of them and ended up writing 2 chapters that I'm really proud of in one sitting. Your videos are just so inspiring to me ❤

    • @christy-anne-jones
      @christy-anne-jones  Місяць тому +10

      Awh that makes me so happy 😭😭 Thank you so much and all the best with it! 💛

  • @shoocharu
    @shoocharu Місяць тому +49

    Cozy vibes all around, I love working while having your videos on

  • @hellokbsherman
    @hellokbsherman Місяць тому +11

    I always appreciate how open you are about the barriers that socioeconomic factors can put in front of artists and creatives.

  • @empressfreya9872
    @empressfreya9872 Місяць тому +21

    You talking about being patient with your writing, especially when sick, is so important. I'm chronically ill, and while I'm so lucky compared to others, sometimes that means I need to rest and let the idea brew in my head more. And I feel like we can't be good writers if we burn ourselves down from sickness

  • @CurrentlyWriting
    @CurrentlyWriting Місяць тому +17

    Your description of blurbs was fantastic. It was really helpful hearing each point stated clearly. I love when you have these golden nuggets of writer wisdom in your vlogs. It's always such a joy as an aspiring author to watch your videos!

  • @rivervlogs274
    @rivervlogs274 12 днів тому

    As a beginner writer just getting back into writing I really want to finish my story after years of not writing. I feel so inspired and happy seeing others in the community just like me!I am still an amateur & want to grow and improve my writing as best I can ☺️I feel like there's always something new you can learn so good luck to all the aspiring writers who want to finish their books ❤️📖You got this!!

  • @miahandwrites
    @miahandwrites Місяць тому +6

    you're such a comfort, warm person. like a sun. your voice and demeanor soothe my bad days. please never change christy, you are a treasure

  • @ReadingNymph
    @ReadingNymph Місяць тому +6

    The aesthetics of your videos are gorgeous. Im not a writer, but I love listening to your writing process

  • @tonydeluna8095
    @tonydeluna8095 Місяць тому +6

    Every Sunday morning whenever I wake up, I hear the sound of your voice. It’s really soothing! You have the sweetest voice and personality! Keep up the great work!

  • @AntWeight
    @AntWeight Місяць тому +1

    I’ve watched a LOT of writing type videos whilst trying to stay motivated through the marathon of the middle in my own project. Your vlogs are so relatable, they’ve really helped me to push on. 👏🏻

  • @h-o-n-e-y-b
    @h-o-n-e-y-b Місяць тому +4

    I love how you said you had to write those words you threw away even, because they helped you be able to tell the story you’re telling. That speaks volumes of aid to the perfectionists like myself. Also I’m happy you’re feeling better! You didn’t sound flat but you sounded more like an American to me, which I guess we are quite lethargic most the time 😅😭

  • @snuf6726
    @snuf6726 Місяць тому +2

    I've been stressed out and high strung all day. Perfect timing on a new Christy Anne video to save the day.

  • @chelciecotton7774
    @chelciecotton7774 Місяць тому +3

    Another writing vlog, yay! ❤ I’m working on the sequel for my own YA series entitled The Good Pirate! Your videos are very inspiring, Christy! Thank you ❤

  • @EveryFurtherMile
    @EveryFurtherMile Місяць тому +1

    This video made me feel really good about my story/writing process. To know that you need years of percolating to be ready to write your story and that you often have many stories that you're thinking about at a time helps me understand that I am not 'behind' and that I can actually accomplish writing a book even if it take a while and I get side tracked with other ideas.
    I just need to actually pick one to write and allow the others ideas to percolate in the meantime.

  • @scarlettdownsiswriting
    @scarlettdownsiswriting 29 днів тому

    Your videos are both so entertaining and so comforting! I really admire your ability to write blurbs because despite managing to write full novels I can't do those for the life of me

  • @meysician7117
    @meysician7117 Місяць тому +2

    Welcome back Christy!! (It's only been a few weeks but I feel so much happiness every time is see an upload because it means I have content that helps me relax)

  • @hilary3219
    @hilary3219 Місяць тому +1

    Eevee is so precious! What a great addition to the video!

  • @jessinna
    @jessinna Місяць тому +12

    I opened youtube hoping that there was a new video. Very happy!!

  • @hyleore
    @hyleore 25 днів тому

    I love watching your writing vlogs because I feel like my writing process might end up very similar to yours, iterative, write/throw-away/rewrite style. For years I've tried to make it more efficient, to discovery write first drafts entirely and quickly during NaNoWriMo, or to plan in details so that I could write in one go, but I never managed to create a good process. Watching your vlogs and your process is really reassuring and encouraging.

  • @amandagray825
    @amandagray825 Місяць тому +1

    I love that I get to start my Sunday mornings with one of your videos. I’m about to sit down at my computer and get some writing done and this little video is just the kick in the butt I need!

  • @Jana-ln9tq
    @Jana-ln9tq Місяць тому +2

    Congratulations on finally starting your first draft! 🥳 I don't comment enough on here but I really enjoy all of your videos. They always have such a lovely, cosy vibe, and so much variety (which many other writers on YT lack). Also: Petition for you to get your own cat 🐈😄

  • @leslieshE
    @leslieshE 27 днів тому

    Stumbled upon your channel by pure chance and I love your videos, you are so inspiring and pretty relatable 😅.

  • @devayanig.3100
    @devayanig.3100 Місяць тому +1

    Ohhh....the vlog from you is such a treat for me , thank you Christy💛💛🧡

  • @Shardai_smith
    @Shardai_smith Місяць тому +2

    I'm also drafting book 2 for my agent and also hoped for a 70k draft. Alas I think it'll be 80-85k. But after 2 books reaching 100-110k, I'm happy with that 😅

  • @17caria
    @17caria Місяць тому +1

    Didn't expect to see a kitty in the video today--what a lovely surprise! Hope you are feeling better.

  • @crystalflash27
    @crystalflash27 Місяць тому

    this was a good character "design" reminder. I tend to do too much self-insertion without realizing it. So writing a character who is different from myself or is someone I aspire(or don't aspire) to be is a good challenge. Great vid. Thanks!

  • @clarejean3309
    @clarejean3309 Місяць тому +4

    Yes! Finally you can start on this!
    I’m doing some research on a ghost town in Pennsylvania centralia (no it’s not a silent hill fanfic or anything but I really want to write a spooky horror story about the area) I’ve got my main character ready.
    How long does it take you to research something for your book whenever it’s a location or the history behind something?

  • @Persephonesbookshop
    @Persephonesbookshop Місяць тому

    Christy, I've been watching you for years and as a person that writes you inspire me alot and these videos will never fail to be a great comfort

  • @joannaholden943
    @joannaholden943 Місяць тому

    I started rewriting my novel this past weekend, and this vlog helped me feel a little less alone..❤ I also didnt feel well but pushed through!

  • @wwlaurenww
    @wwlaurenww Місяць тому

    I feel you on the patience front. I started my (hopefully) last draft of the book I want to query next year, and when life gets in the way, it can be really easy to beat myself up over not having the time or energy to work on it. And the reminder to be patient is so lovely, and it's helpful to know it isn't just me 😅

  • @amyelizabeth4058
    @amyelizabeth4058 22 дні тому

    This was so helpful & inspiring. I love your content too - so cozy & relaxing. Thank you from all the way over in NJ, US!!

  • @Jeon_mimikook
    @Jeon_mimikook Місяць тому +1

    I love watching your videos because It motivates me to keep writing ♡
    Can you make a video in you suggest some examples and ways that we can search for information about the “novel”:) ♡

  • @AbiofPellinor
    @AbiofPellinor Місяць тому

    The best time to start on a gothic-y book, whether reading or writing!!

  • @carolinadinizrodrigues4776
    @carolinadinizrodrigues4776 Місяць тому

    I usually don't comment here, but I want to say that I've been watching your videos and getting really excited about your writing process since the beginning of project teacup, but even more now with this new project. I don't want to put any pressure on you, but we can feel how much you're growing alongside your books and how beautifully that might come into them. So yeah, I can't wait until it's released, and for all the videos of this journey! I hope you have a lot of fun and beautiful moments on it ❤

  • @TheEccentricRaven
    @TheEccentricRaven Місяць тому

    Happy to hear about the new project. I get very happy myself when starting a new novel.❤

  • @Lara_Ameen
    @Lara_Ameen Місяць тому

    Eevee is so cute! 😻
    I hope you’re feeling better!
    I love that you’re working on this new project! It sounds so good! I’m excited to see your updates with it!

  • @authorclarekauter
    @authorclarekauter Місяць тому +3

    Hmm, I think I've figured out what's missing as I start writing my new book... I need an Eevee! 🐱

  • @jordanseifert4640
    @jordanseifert4640 Місяць тому +1

    Gotta say, I love the prompt for the story. Best of luck with the draft! The cat is very cute.

  • @____wicked.witch.of.the.words_
    @____wicked.witch.of.the.words_ Місяць тому +2

    🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
    This vlog made my Sunday! ❤
    I’m going to do some writing work now 😍❤️

  • @marlo_reads
    @marlo_reads 12 днів тому

    Eevee 🥹 Also, I love your writing vlogs and how open you are about your process.

  • @Charlie-ez5zr
    @Charlie-ez5zr Місяць тому

    I love your videos so much, they are so cosy to watch and give me motivation to write as well.

  • @thefriesofLockeLamora
    @thefriesofLockeLamora Місяць тому

    I'm sure I speak for most when I say, we'd like to see more Evy please. Glad you're feeling better

  • @lucysmith7658
    @lucysmith7658 Місяць тому

    Yay! I am loving the sound of this story! 😁

  • @tammiehunter8289
    @tammiehunter8289 Місяць тому

    I admire your perseverance. I constantly find distractions from writing.

  • @grainne5500
    @grainne5500 Місяць тому

    Currently knee-deep in trying to help run a spooky festival for my home city. It's such a fascinating concept for a story, even more so with the fantastical elements. Helping to run the events and parades is pretty magical to me, especially the community aspect of it all. Looking forward to hearing more about Spiegeltent! :)

  • @br0lent
    @br0lent Місяць тому

    I love Eevee, I love Normal People, I love Fantasy and the gothic aesthetic. I'm also an Aussie. I have so much to do, why did I have to stumble upon this video hahaha now I have to watch it all.

  • @incaseofasteroid13
    @incaseofasteroid13 Місяць тому

    I absolutely love your vlogs, it gives me so much joy do watch you talking about your projects!! 💕🇧🇷

  • @francineh.7825
    @francineh.7825 Місяць тому +2

    Your niece is beautiful! 🐱

  • @AprilArrglington
    @AprilArrglington Місяць тому

    Can you talk more (without spoiling anything) on how you are incorporating Magical Realism, which you mentioned? Fascinated by what are the elements of Magic Realism that compel people to play with that genre. Thank you! ❤

  • @AnnaYoungStories
    @AnnaYoungStories Місяць тому

    Oh! I'm so much more motivated to start working on my own novel project!
    Also, glad you're feeling better ❤

  • @creepypapermultipack
    @creepypapermultipack Місяць тому

    I’m glad you’re feeling better! I hope your iron levels are better. In all my research after discovering I’m IDA I learned that being deficient can make you more susceptible to illnesses. Also, Gothic lit is my favorite genre so I’m very excited you’re starting this project!

    • @christy-anne-jones
      @christy-anne-jones  Місяць тому

      My iron levels are not better sadly 😭 They're slowly getting worse. I'm waiting for an iron infusion, but that should hopefully fix all of that. Tbh, probably run down from the low iron stuff. Thank you so much! 💛💛

    • @creepypapermultipack
      @creepypapermultipack Місяць тому

      @@christy-anne-jones soooo I left a super long reply and then tried editing it to add the brand of the iron supplement I use and it deleted my whole comment 😩
      If you didn’t get it through email I can re-write it and comment, no problem 😊

  • @The_xKill_Switch
    @The_xKill_Switch 4 дні тому

    I have finished draft one and where I struggle at is draft two. I have spent so long on draft one that cutting it up and rewriting it is just so daunting.

  • @northofdakota
    @northofdakota Місяць тому +1

    Your thoughts on blurbs was really enlightening! That's something I'm currently struggling with my soon to be debut novel because I have this fear that if I mention something that happens in the first couple chapters in the blurb then would it be considered as a spoiler and would that turn people away? 😅 But at the same time, I know I need to somewhat talk about what happens in the book to get people to read it and to get an agent interested in it so I've just been back and forth revising my query letter LOL

    • @christy-anne-jones
      @christy-anne-jones  Місяць тому +1

      The first 20-30% of the novel's plot generally ends up in the blurb :) the first 50% of a novel is often considered the promise of the premise
      There are ways to get around it if you do have a big shock moment in chapter one. Like, say the character's sister dies suddenly and shockingly, and the main character goes and buys a horse as a result, instead of relvealing WHO dies , or HOW they die, you could say 'after a family tragedy, the main character buys a horse' etc. there are ways to get around it but you still want readers to know the rough shape of the beginning of your story becuase they need to be motivated to read it in the first place 😊 Hope that helps! 💛

    • @northofdakota
      @northofdakota Місяць тому

      @@christy-anne-jones Thanks! I appreciate the advice!

  • @akshaykirulkar491
    @akshaykirulkar491 Місяць тому

    this format really suits me

  • @beyzanuryldz6848
    @beyzanuryldz6848 Місяць тому

    Love your videos, can't wait to read one of your books one day.

  • @loopsies_
    @loopsies_ Місяць тому +1

    Eevee is so beautiful! What a precious face :3

  • @hello_nana_here
    @hello_nana_here Місяць тому +1

    Hello Christine! I love your videos, especially the ones where you write in a physical notebook or try out a journaling routine! I love keeping diaries myself but I've also started to write fictional stories lately. I am not sure if you're even going to see this comment (I am so sorry, I think I have asked you multiple times), but I always love your pretty notebooks! Especially the one in the video where you tried out Neil Gaiman's writing routine, or the one you had in the video you tried out (I think?) Virginia Woolf’s journaling routine. Since I need something for notes, like plotting or vocabulary and also fill a diary every like four months or I’ve been wanting to ask you about where you get your notebooks from? I just adore them :) Hope you have a great day!

  • @lagadema16
    @lagadema16 Місяць тому

    I think you already show us Milanote some time ago... and thanks to that I made my first novel timeline in it. Thank you :)

  • @kingreinhardt1553
    @kingreinhardt1553 Місяць тому +11

    Am I allowed to say first? I've never had the opportunity before! 😂💙✨

  • @morganleonard
    @morganleonard Місяць тому

    So excited for this!! I am working on a first draft right now, so this is perfectly timed ✨ Good luck!

  • @merlinnovyanti6826
    @merlinnovyanti6826 Місяць тому

    i’m in ❤ with 🐈‍⬛…so cute 🥰

  • @jeanshelbybooks4154
    @jeanshelbybooks4154 Місяць тому

    Congrats! This is such a fun stage to be in !

  • @geitrudkursk1224
    @geitrudkursk1224 Місяць тому

    My first reaction was "omg, that's a sleep token shirt! Yayy 😄"

  • @junechevalier
    @junechevalier Місяць тому +1

    Good luck on your writing! I myself have only just published a Gothic Fantasy novel :D

  • @MegaFROMOUTERSPACE
    @MegaFROMOUTERSPACE Місяць тому

    Thank you

  • @Neuro-SpicyHobbit
    @Neuro-SpicyHobbit Місяць тому

    YAY!!!!!!! Please continue to give us candid updates :) Good luck

  • @Queenebunoluwa15
    @Queenebunoluwa15 Місяць тому

    I love listening to you speak, Christy. You are amazing. Don’t ever forget that! Thank you for the video 🥰. Btw, have you thought of starting a podcast?

  • @brontekelleghan6353
    @brontekelleghan6353 Місяць тому +1

    Love watching your videos Christy

  • @everausten
    @everausten Місяць тому

    This has been such a nasty virus going around! Sorry you got it too. Adventures in cat sitting - what a sweetie 💛

  • @audreychin9354
    @audreychin9354 Місяць тому

    im happy that you're starting a new project, Christy!

  • @TimeslipNovel
    @TimeslipNovel Місяць тому

    Really great idea. Good luck, and may the words flow...❤❤❤
    Subscribed🎉

  • @Leon-qp
    @Leon-qp Місяць тому

    This is inspiration to my body, i'm really thankfull! (Idk if it wrote like that, i speak spanish and not English lol)

  • @Lightwriter1
    @Lightwriter1 Місяць тому

    I like your video's and stories.

  • @summoner2100
    @summoner2100 Місяць тому

    aww Eevee's a cute one.

  • @ayankhan2854
    @ayankhan2854 Місяць тому

    really liked this video

  • @ComedorDelrico
    @ComedorDelrico Місяць тому +3

    "Not blood related" 😂

  • @zoeymathis
    @zoeymathis Місяць тому

    1. What did you think of Normal People?
    2. You look *great* in the ad portion! Wonderful lip, black top makes your skin look great, and the updo hair. Fantastic!

  • @pratikchoudhary2418
    @pratikchoudhary2418 Місяць тому

    best!!!

  • @Kevinpgomes
    @Kevinpgomes Місяць тому +2

    Hey, Christy, does Tyler have a youtube channel, or some plataform else? I'm very interested in his carrer!

  • @Camilshka
    @Camilshka Місяць тому

    Oh my goodness Eevee is so beautiful! I lurk normally so sorry it’s the cat that gets me to comment. Love your videos tho!

  • @wolflover306
    @wolflover306 Місяць тому

    Spiegeltent sounds very dutch!
    Basically translates to mirror tent

    • @christy-anne-jones
      @christy-anne-jones  Місяць тому

      I think it is a dutch word!

    • @wolflover306
      @wolflover306 Місяць тому

      @@christy-anne-jones Dutch inspired gothic novel??? 👁👄👁
      I'm Dutch and it makes me very happy 😂

    • @christy-anne-jones
      @christy-anne-jones  Місяць тому

      @@wolflover306 No, sadly not! but I worked at a festival ehre in Australia, and we used the word spiegeltent quite a bit. I had no idea it had dutch (and german, maybe??) roots until I made a video and people mentioned it 💛💛

  • @mohammedabdulrahaman569
    @mohammedabdulrahaman569 Місяць тому

    awesome video

  • @starklingspars8956
    @starklingspars8956 Місяць тому

    I wrote a query for my current WIP a year ago, before starting drafting. I think it's a disappointment in the query trenches experience thing

  • @StevePMasters
    @StevePMasters Місяць тому

    Yesterday, I wrote around 2,500 words. That may not sound like a lot, but it was nonfiction writing. Some days I am doing well to get 500 words of nonfiction writing.

  • @starklingspars8956
    @starklingspars8956 Місяць тому

    I'm pleasantly distracted gy Eevee doing her puzzle 😅. I love cats.
    Where did you here that revealing 75% of plt in query blurb means its hard to market? Katya De Beceerra told me she told her agent everyhting in query.
    Maybe that's a one off or rare.
    I struggled with the blurb of mine and did say 75% of plot span in my query until I made a more vague one, so I think you might be right, but I'm wondering if your agent said that or if you just observed that yourself.
    I also spent too long on prose.with last book...feels like a waste but it was a learning experience

    • @christy-anne-jones
      @christy-anne-jones  Місяць тому

      Oh the blurb is not the same as a query! The blurb of a novel is the marketing copy that normally sits on the back cover (so, no you definitely wouldnt want spoilers in a blurb), while a query is a letter you send to an agent. The query might contain a blurb within it plus other stuff :) When I queried and got my agent, my query letters did not reveal the end of the story. That's what the synopsis is for. Best of luck with it 😊💛💛

    • @starklingspars8956
      @starklingspars8956 Місяць тому

      @@christy-anne-jones Oh I see. Some literary agents refer to the query synopsis paragraph as a blurb...it's confusing.
      But you mean an actual book blurb.
      And yep I know the synopsis ( distinctive from the synopsis paragraph in query ( FFS lol) ) is the one where you give away everything.
      The "FFS" is directed at the need to specify due to the way it gets confused easily, not you.

  • @abdulraheem068
    @abdulraheem068 Місяць тому

    Hi! Can you suggest me some sites where I submit my fantasy short story?

  • @PeterMacansky
    @PeterMacansky Місяць тому

  • @UGC_Channel
    @UGC_Channel Місяць тому

    me trying to write with one brain cell: he saw the sun; he was angry, sad, depressed and the sun won't stop glaring at him.

    • @christy-anne-jones
      @christy-anne-jones  Місяць тому +1

      You know, this sentence isn't bad👀 It's much better than an overwrought, over complicated sentence with too many adjectives. Go easy on yourself 💛

    • @UGC_Channel
      @UGC_Channel Місяць тому

      @@christy-anne-jones i just feel like im not good enough after reading some good writings from published authors.
      For example, recently, I read A Little Life by Hanya. and I WAS DEVASTATED AND SAD and the author did a great job in writing what the character was feeling, how the world looked like, and my fav quote was: and so I tried to be kind to everything I see, and in everything I see, I see him.
      anyways, great writing vlog

  • @StephTucker-hc8px
    @StephTucker-hc8px 24 дні тому

    Blurbs are my one downfall T_T I can write amazing stories, but blurbs make my brain go brr

  • @boop3649
    @boop3649 Місяць тому +1

    of course Christy's a cat girl

    • @christy-anne-jones
      @christy-anne-jones  Місяць тому

      I love all fluffy creatures! All animals! I want to pet all of them!

  • @giovanna9042
    @giovanna9042 Місяць тому +9

    I'm about to start a new project, too: "Project Midnight" (Romantasy). - Now looking for a writing buddy! Anyone? :D
    EDIT !nioj emoC. "sehctiW repaP" dellac margeleT no lennahc a su edam tsuj I. (Read me backwards, please.)

    • @____wicked.witch.of.the.words_
      @____wicked.witch.of.the.words_ Місяць тому

      Hi ❤
      What does a “writing buddy” entail? 😍

    • @giovanna9042
      @giovanna9042 Місяць тому +2

      @@____wicked.witch.of.the.words_ Hi! For me it's a fellow writer who I'm accountable to, giving (maybe weekly) updates on how things are going (epescially word count wise) - and vice versa ;)

    • @____wicked.witch.of.the.words_
      @____wicked.witch.of.the.words_ Місяць тому +1

      @@giovanna9042 oh that’s a good idea. Makes writing a bit less lonely 🤩

    • @sydneyperson1336
      @sydneyperson1336 Місяць тому +3

      meee

    • @martellc1008
      @martellc1008 Місяць тому +1

      @@giovanna9042 would you be open to having a critique partner? Not necessarily me, but for a critique partner, that’s the right fit for each writer and partnership where you both grow and embrace completely each others uniqueness, encourage it and the result will be that both you will write at the level you both desire. 😊❤