WFH/new book worries/leaving KU...LET'S CHAT!
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- Опубліковано 27 лип 2023
- I'm well aware I usually post on Wednesday but I got sucked into fourth wing as I finally read it and yeah, that was my life for a day and half. Can't say I'm sorry either!
Here's a chatty ramble about a few things I'm affectionately calling 'Rants with Rhian'.
Let me know what you're thinking below! I always love to chat with you guys!
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Love Rhian Rants ❤ Dragons need to be everywhere!
Hahah! I'm glad, I could rant for hours for sure! 🤣 dragons! I want to add them so bad 🤣
I'm just sending hugs. You are awesome to watch and you are just awesome.
Aww thank you! These comments always make me feel so good, so thank you! 😊
Okay, firstly, the very worst thing about being blind is not being able to see the furry friends that pop up in people's videos. I can deal with everything else, but, missing out on a cute animal companion? I get proper jealous :')
You're right, people don't take us seriously. I totally get that. You know what the worst part is? witnessing the attitude adjustment in real time. I've only been seriously writing since August 2021, but, in that time I've worked my bum off. I've written and narrated 8 volumes of an episodic, audio exclusive, dark fantasy series. There's five and a half hours of story that I've produced despite the technological disadvantages I face as a disabled creator. Did people I know I take me seriously/ Some, yes, but a lot of them didn't. then, back in may, I had a short story published in a fantasy anthology. That shift from "guy with little stories on UA-cam" to "Published author" is almost instantaneous. You can practically hear the money bags jingling in their eyes.
Anyway, I've got that off my chest now. Thanks for that, it was cathartic. Seriously though, you have my deepest admiration. I enjoy a fairly settled, quiet, easygoing life. Even so, time management is a real pain in the backside sometimes. I literally cannot even imagine how you maintain a household, keep growing humans alive and find time to write. That, my friend, is a truly commendable feat of hard work and dedication. Congratulations on being an awesome human.
Ugh... working from home. I've been narrating my own stuff for over a year now and I recently took my first commission as a freelance narrator. I'm going to be the voice of somebody's audiobook, which is incredible. Living in a block of flats a short walk from the town center is not a convenient place to try and make a career as a narrator. Car engines, lawn mowers, air ambulances, shouting children, people in the stairwell, people doing literally anything... It all gets picked up and my perfectionism forces me to do a retake even if it's only slightly perceptible. It's the worst when I'm in the middle of an absolutely cracking take that really captures the drama... and then the upstairs neighbours dog decides it doesn't like the look of something and starts going mental. I get to the point where I'm so stressed I could rip out my own moustache sometimes :')
Listen, try not to worry about the comparison thing. I know it has to be nerve wracking, but, just because two things are similar doesn't mean they're not distinct. Writing is a deeply personal thing. You are not those authors, you've had different experiences and they will inform your writing. Everyone has something to say and with the way the world is now, there's always someone that wants to hear it. When someone loves a genre enough, they will devour every last book they can get their hands on. I guarantee there will be at least one avid fan out there who loves fantasy romance, has read all of the books you mentioned and is still hungry for more. On top of that, you have people like me who are into both fantasy and romance but have yet to dive into a book combining the two. Not because I'm against, I just haven't yet. You never know... Yours could be my first go one day and I won't be able to make those comparisons because they don't exist in my brain. Therefore: Stop worrying and start enjoying yourself. You've got stories to tell, and we want to hear them.
Right. This has been an insanely long post because you raised so many good points for me to respond to. This is what you get for engaging my brain. I think it's probably obvious that you've earned my sub. Can't wait for more of your content. Hope you're having a lovely day buddy.
I loved reading your comment! It's good to get things off your chest - it's why I do these videos sometimes! And thank you so much for understanding and your lovely, confidence-boosting words. Sometimes it's just nice and needed to hear those things!
Aww Im sorry about not being able to see bailey! He's a massive, stinky, very furry golden. He is stupidly good with my two kiddos so I do feel bad when I tell him off for panting in my face! I swear, the bigger the dog, the smellier the breath!
Yes, yes, yes to all the stuff about working from home!!! ( not from my partner, but other family and friends) Everything you have said in this video strikes a chord with me. I know its easy to say don't compare yourself, but I do it too, especially to the big names, like what was that magic formula, but at the end of the day, you just gotta do you and it will find its readers. You never know, you could be the next big name, but if you don't put yourself out there you will never know. ALso, you have fans who love your books so the likelihood of the new one being crap is extremely low. POsitive thinking now! - saying this for myself as well. The very fact that you are thinking that, shows that you are a real writer. My DMs are always open if you want to rant or chat as everytime I watch your videos I think how alike we are in our journeys. Plus I love Rhian's rants! Great fun
Awww, love this! The negative feelings are a constant battle I feel! And I'm happy I'm making the switch to what I'm about to release, but I think because you're so passionate, you can't help but worry. Plus, writing is very much an extension of yourself. I feel like my very soul goes into my books so if it's not liked, it could feel like a personal thing against me! That's just how my thinking goes.
I'm about to just focus on the next steps rather than the next feelings, as much as I can!
@@RhianEdwardsAuthor I totally get that! Laying yourself bare for people to see, but be proud of yourself!
Sending hugs! Also. Yes. You need a podcast!
Hahah! Simply titled: Rants with Rhian 🤣
@@RhianEdwardsAuthor Yes!
so true.
It's disheartening when someone walks up and thinks i'm just loafing around. And when i say "i'm working" i get the raised-brow reaction.
Add in that i live on a farm, far from society where it's harder to make appearances (and the internet isn't super great)
And yeah, reaching out to try and get noticed coupled with that fear of rejection and social anxiety kicking in... i felt that a little too much XD
But also... add the dragons 0w0 do it!
Gets a bit overwhelming doesn't it?!?! I really love dragons, always have...the fact everyone is soooo into them at the moment, only makes me want to add them more 🤣
Also, can the fear of rejection just go do one? 😆
@@RhianEdwardsAuthor do it. Give in to the dark side >:D
@@RhianEdwardsAuthor riiiight? Even after 3 published books, i'm sweating bullets asking anyone for anything -- especially now with trying something new for a 4th! It's like, if i ask, they'll know i'm a fraud! T^T
@@morleywritesbooks I soooo feel this!
Bailey is beautiful!❤
Seeking the approval of strangers is a waste of time and self-abuse. As a fellow writer I can wholeheartedly say the only thing you really need to do is flush that self-doubt nonsense down the loo, make some decisions and JUST GET ON WITH IT!
Write, publish, repeat.
I totally agree and my logical brain is very much on board...but then my crippling need for approval rises it's ugly head and gets together with my stupidly energetic anxiety and there goes any sense of confidence I might have possessed 🤣 I am trying to just focus on the steps I need to take rather than wonder about the what ifs/the emotional side of things!
@@RhianEdwardsAuthor Less UA-cam + more writing
= published books. It’s all about priorities.
Apparently you have to upload your final file to Ingram so be aware of that. I think someone in the authortube just made a video about them.
Yes! I heard that too. It'll be the last place I upload too so hopefully it'll be a final file 😅