Finding Support as a Writer
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- Опубліковано 7 лип 2024
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- It can be tough if you don't have the support you want, especially when you're just starting out. I have some great tips for how to deal with negativity and how to find positive support that can help you achieve your writing dreams!
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"Number one: Don't tell anyone."
I actually laughed out loud! It seems like such a simple thing, but such a good piece of advice. There are people out there who want to tear you down, and sometimes they don't even know it. Just don't tell them! It's YOUR project, YOUR dream--you can do it!
Amen!
may be indirect, but i honestly get all my support from authortube like u vivien n i appreciate it 😌
I have been very fortunate that every single person that knows about me being a writer has been very supportive of me
Most of my friends have been supportive but it's never brought up unless I bring it up. So, maybe they are supportive just so I can shut up about it lmao. I don't hold a grudge, but it does hurt.
Like a lot of folks here, I've had minimal support from my "inner circle". It's hard for people who aren't creatively driven to "get it". I've wanted to be a professional writer my entire life, but the constant negative reinforcement took the wind out of my sails. In recent years I've gained a lot more confidence in my ability to succeed, after networking with fellow creative minds. I have a big family (5 kids) so I have to hang on to that day job, but I do hope to make writing my "side hustle" very soon. Thanks for another great vid! #HappyWriter
Such a needed video! I have experienced this exact thing from my parents. So now I only share that I’m writing with my two writing buddies and my followers on IG and YT. Thank you so much!!!!
I just found your channel and you're really helpfull!
I was really afraid of getting no support from my family, I believed they wouldn't understand me, especially because I'm only 13.
This is a reason why I didn't started to write yet.
And I can't just hide it from them because I don't have a single place where I could be on my own.
But I will start now. If they don't understand me it's ok, it's my thing.
Thanks for giving all these advices with your videos!
PS: English is not my first language so don't be mad if there are mistakes.
My family is fairly supportive, but I don't tell too many other people about because of the reasons you talked about. I learned not to the hard way. 😅
First of all, best of luck for you and baby! Thank you so much for your video! Exactly What I needed. I have been struggling about talking to my family (except for my fiancé, who supports me as hell)! I understand their mindset, I have a background on sciences and medicine, so it's a little out of my career path so dar. (I have published work, but as a research scientist, thus the writting proccedure is also more technical and different, which makes this even more of a struggle even for me 😒)
Thanks for the tips! Still working on a best seller!
Needed this. Perfect timing.
Yes! I haven't told anyone, the only person who knows about my book is my best friend. Everyone else thinks I'm going to be an accountant
You are a great help! Thanks Vivien!
The Sci-Fi &Fantasy Writer's Guild on Facebook is my go-to community (I've recently become a mod). It was the first group I found that didn't have too much snark/bitterness in the comments, or that didn't hate on either traditional or self-pubbing; there's a strict policy about advertising and politics (real world ones, at least ;) ), and in short, an aim at keeping the discussions about writing and being a supportive place where people can come and be inspired or get help. There's also a good mix of writers there, from total novices to people who are published. Ask a Book Editor is also an amazing resource: it's a group where authors can ask freelance editors questions, and they have a side group called AABE -- Help Wanted, where you can find editors for your projects.
Any chance you could post a link? That sounds rather useful
@@connorhewison6397 for the Guild or for the Ask a Book Editor group? Lol
@@rebeccadey both would be awesome. Sorry for the trouble
@@connorhewison6397 no trouble! 😊 here's the one for the Guild. You'll have to answer 3 entry questions, but they're super lowkey: m.facebook.com/groups/917693731663712?ref=m_notif¬if_t=feedback_reaction_generic and here is the book editor group: m.facebook.com/groups/1754530731241951?group_view_referrer=profile_browser
Congratulations! Thank you for the support. Baby is lucky to have such a kind and gentle Mum! Best wishes from England.xxx
Aww 💜💜💜
I've been waiting for a new video from you yay!!
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This video really helped me. As i am also a new writer i am trying to find out ways how can i be more motivated which will make my content, novel, short stories anything related to writing much more better then its now. #happywriter
And baby Isla is really cute. ☺😍❤
Read Edgar Allan Poe, Shakespear and Robert Frost. Poets can help improve your vocabulary and writing of descriptions.
@@gristlevonraben Thank you for suggesting me. I am a literature student so i have come across all these poets. It can be really hard to understand but at the end its really an amazing way to improve once vocabulary.
@@reeyagaikwad2309 When it comes to writing, going to extremes is what makes people want to read it. Have fun with it, Reeya, go to extremes, but don't go evil too much, because there is already a lot of evil in the world. This is my real advice to you, and I hope it helps you.
@@gristlevonraben
That's honestly the most amazing and helpful advice, and i will sure keep it in mind to find my extreme ways of writing and having my fun in it.
It's true there is so much evilness in this world and i try to keep myself away from it.
Thank you for the advice 🤗😊
Only my daughter knows that I'm writing a book so I think I need to keep it that way for now. Congratulations again by the way 😊😊😊 It will be fun to see her 💗
very nice!
On Facebook Brittany Wang has a group called Plotters Life which I enjoy. Congratulations on the birth of your baby!! I saw your Instagram post.
I Definitely need to look into communities. I have support but some of my support can be really unmotivating, but this year I'm determined to get something out there, been holding back far too long!
Omg I've never been this early to a video before!!
I love you and all your videos! 💗
Thank you so much!!
This is such great advice.... I can tell that you've actually dealt with this before. As an INFJ, this is much easier said than done to armor against the negativity for me. But this is what I need to hear lol.
I'm still exploring the writing communities that are right for me but haven't had time to contribute as much yet, so I don't know :\
I'm lucky enough to have a partner who writes, as well as my best friend, but you can never have too much support! I have been in a few Facebook groups, but unfortunately, at least once they grow larger, they turn out some very toxic people ... look out for that, anyone who turns to Facebook, and if anyone has a tip of a Facebook group that isn't toxic, please do point me in the right direction!
Writing.com is a good writing community. Authortube, though is where I come for write ins and learn about and discuss writing with other writers. And congratulations on your adorable baby.
Vivian I just found your channel and absolutely love it. I am a brand new writer and fine all of your videos very helpful. I am always looking forward to your next video. #HappyWriter
Tracie Thompkins Welcome to the writing world! I hope you stick with it!
Vivien Reis you have a great and nice wonderful awesome amazing beautiful fun day
Loving all your writing videos! But I'm so excited for a vlog update! An idea for future videos...Writing Wednesdays, every other week, and Family Vlog Fridays, every other week :) cause 2 videos every week would be hectic. But I really miss your vlog style videos since NANO last yr and would love to keeping seeing how things are going with you and your mom/wife/writing life :)
Aww, I'm glad you enjoy my vlogs! I'll try to do a vlog soon!
Cyborg Central Discord group by Jenna Moreci is a great group.
Having fun is the secret to any success. From farmers to gods, if it isn't fun and rewarding, and meaningful, then it will never be any of those things. Right now, there is a lot of evil crap going on, so life is not what it should be, but will be eventually.
I don’t tell anyone but I don’t hide it. If they actually paid attention, they’d notice me reading a writing book or might even catch me writing on my lunch breaks but no one ever asks and I never tell lol
Do the Belichick when it comes to negative opinions, just ignore it and focus on the goal at hand. Even when you become the biggest author all time, ignore the negative opinions and don't worry people who doubted you, don't even give them the time of day or a moment during your triumph.
Ooooh tip one is hard for me.
What's a website audit?
What would you recommend to balance 'dont tell anyone' and 'connect with people online' for support/marketing purposes? I found it hard to manage both a personal and an authorgram account so I deleted it and use my personal account for both types of posts. I try to balance my content so I don't overwhelm people with writing posts but I'm worried I'm not going to reach a good target audience that way. I have an author page on fb though - can I use that account to interact with niche groups on fb?
Question: I'm currently writing something, and I'm getting intimidated by chapters and how long to make them. Would it be wise to just write, and then divide into chapters? Thanks! (I know this isn't exactly relevant to the subject of the video, sorry!)
I've been following you for a while now, I absolutely love your videos. I was wondering if I could ask for some input though; I have a hard time getting organized and I have a lot of ideas for novels, and even have started to just write things down to see how it would go. My issue is, in everything I do in my life, I am very organized, yet when it comes to writing, I have no idea where to begin. If I was to start at one place to get organized, where would you say would be the best place to get started for someone like me?
Vincent DiLallo I'm the same. What I do is use folders. I have a folder where I write down all my loose ideas (ALL ideas, even if I know they're horrible), and I have each book I write in an individual folder with individual sections in it (like research, first draft, second draft, edited, non-edited, etc.). It's very hard to be organized with writing, but it is possible and very personal in the way it's accomplished. I use Scrivener, which really helps sectionalize my work in its many forms, but there is a folders option in almost every platform. Good luck!
Love your videos!! Thank you for this video!! ❤ (Im shockingly early 😍🤗) (#happywriter)
Great video, Vivien. Keep up the inspirational writing videos. :) #happywriter
Good lord where was this video 26 years ago when I was 14. I wish I could bring my teen self back so he could watch then, then maybe I would have followed my dream along time ago. As for where I get support for my writing, I depend some on Authortuber's like you and Kim Chance as well as #AuthorConfession on Twitter run by Jessica Julien and J.M. Sullivan.
How do I find Facebook writer groups? Any links?
Way too late for the giveaway, but there is an AuthorTuber Facebook group you may enjoy.
I have been enjoying your videos and podcasts for over a year. Your information and encouragement has helped me to get my novel rolling. Would you feel comfortable having me in your top tier of Patreon if my current WIP is NOT YA but is Sci Fi? [FYI: Someday, I hope to write a YA Sci-Fi series.]
Absolutely!! And I'm so happy to hear you've been enjoying my content 😄
What is the lowest age to write and publish a book? 😃
It's hard not to tell when you're looked in your room for months turning down invitations.
What are the Twitter hashtags? #HappyWriter
#happywriter
Hiya Viv! It's been a while since my last video of yours. You were still barely pregnant then. How's the baby been?
She's great! Currently passed out living her best life 😍
Please turn on the auto captions - I can't understand a word you're saying. Thanks.
Captions should be loaded within about 10 minutes :) Takes a minute for YT to process it.
@@VivienReis - Thank you! I appreciate it!
I'd say wordpress and this website: www.allianceindependentauthors.org/ is helpful for support.
Also I want to say thank you for your amazingly concise and supportive videos Vivien, because I finished my first draft! I'll be getting your book on my birthday and I can't wait to read it. :D
I agree, negative comments can spread like a virus through a person's resolve. Just change the subject. You miss being pregnant ??? First time I have ever heard that. LOL :)
My husband hates that I'm doing this.
One view, three likes. UA-cam logic.
Mine shows 4 views, 3 likes :)
It's so sad to me that people have to deal with this. My immediate circle is soo supportive about my writing journey, but my in-laws.... :\