spite is what got me through art school. my teacher kept telling me "i wasn't cut out for fashion and should just stick to cosplay instead." the next year's fashion show, the featured artist from our school were the 3 students she submitted...and me. shit felt real good.
Did they really tell you this? What the hell is wrong with people? They aren’t paid to crush your dreams ... I actually had the completely opposite experience. Teachers (we don’t have guidance counselors the way the Americans have them, or at least I don’t think so) always used to tell me (and probably other kids as well) that I should study something with writing and that I should/could definitely pursue it as a career - even though some of them had never even read a word I wrote. This is not to say that it isn’t good to get some perspective from someone who has seen the labor market. To be told that you could pursue creative writing as a career but that it would be very likely a long and rough journey is in my opinion the best thing to say. But I have to add, I’m really glad my teachers didn’t try to dissuade me. That just sucks. So I’m sorry for the experiences you guys have made, not only regarding writing but art in general.
It might have been that I failed an AP English class freshman year of hs, but i was also stressed, and dealing with hidden depression and anxiety. And insomnia. But still, my sculpting teacher and journalism teacher were more supportive than the people who are supposed to support you
*Eats all the cookies* Me: those cookies sure were delicious Brain: we need to lay down now Stomach: we were supposed to be writing a book... why have you done this to me?? To US????
Bro I’ve been wanting to write one, but I’ve left so many unfinished that I’m gonna have to publish it all at once or not at all. Coincidentally, the idea happens to be very Seokjin-Centric 😬😬 Call me a loser, please.
I have so many unfinished fan-fiction and stories btw thanks for reminding me I have to finish one of my works on watt pad even tho no else but me has even read it yet
“my yes points are healthy, swoon worthy romances...” mood. healthy romances top toxic romances 100% of the time. they’re much more enjoyable to read and write.
I can't even count how many books I've thrown down and told people to never read because of how toxic the relationships are. You can have romantic drama without pushing the line of abuse. Looking at you, #Murderlive. The 2 mains were romantically shoved together by the author and Nick was just so gaslighty and overbearing over the female lead it made me sick.
eh I guess those are not what I look for I enjoy problematic toxic relationships BUT my no points are when a clearly abusive relationship is branded as healthy and romantic. I like abuse being shown as abuse, not romance.
@@ashleykelley3475 Nah, it'd only be toxic if one or both of the people in the relationship are actively abusing or enabling the other person's flaws. Like beating or raping them, or encouraging their partner to overeat, or do drugs, or steal stuff, or cut a loved one or close friend out of their life, or work a job they don't want to, or something.
My fourth-grade teacher wrote, "please send me a copy of your first novel." in my report card. When I was that age I thought "ew I don't wanna write books when I grow up!" but she was correct, I do want to do that, and now I owe her a novel! So when I feel unmotivated I think about how she probably remembers that from time to time and wonders where the heck the book she requested is.
I started writing a book in second grade, it was two pages _😀_ and then in the fourth grade, currently I'd love to write a book, it is a fictional book called _Reflection_ ! I am never really motivated to write, so in 20 days I'm only at six pages long, but I watched this vid to get motivated and I already have a few beta readers in the line, its a make it or break it situation lol!
@@tina.turner5 Hey dude if I'm reading your comment correctly you're in the fourth grade? If so you trying to right a book is awesome! Not only does it give you something fun to do but you also get something you can have fun looking back on (Plus your writing only gets better with practice!). Idk if you need any motivation rn but I thought it'd be nice to let you know that you're already farther with Reflection than I've been with most of my stories and I'm in High School so you're already doing great! Personally I find starting is always the hard part so just keep at it!
I'm not writing a book currently, but this ended up being extremely relevant to my game development and helping me overcome recent insecurities. Motivation, here we go! And habits, of course. Thank you.
So im sitting outside my favorite burger joint eating my favorite burger. Listening to Jenna. When this guy heading into the burger joint stops and says "hey Jenna Moreci i love shes awesome!"
I'm currently working on a novel. 📚(my first) And something I learned the hard way is: know your bad guys before you start writing. I didn't and I hit a snag. 😂
Congrats on writing your first novel! I'm a book editor, and I agree -- good advice to know whose side you're on! Although sometimes it's fun when your own characters surprise you... :)
my first novel is in the process of editing I didn't plan much at all and just let my mind wander, never had any issues. now on the follow up and it's wrecking my head, good luck with your work
"I'm not telling you to write self-insert erotic fanfic..." "let's not create something 100% wish fulfillment..." Wow Jenna, you didn't need to call me out on my recent writing projects.
For me, saying "I'M GONNA WRITE EVRYDAY!" is a surefire way to make me NOT do that. Also goalsetting/deadlines are great and all, but it just kinda feels vaguely in the future and I procrastinate. And I tend to jump from one thing to another; writing, bingewatching, binge𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑫𝑰𝑵𝑮, crocheting, tiktok, etc.. Gotta love ADHD 😆 . But I love your advice all the more for it! Especially the last one, it helped me a lot 😊 and as weird as it may seem, I am probably gonna put this on my favorites Playlist and listen to it all the time lol! 😆 Your tips are SO helpful and help me learn what I need to be a better writer! Thank you for all that you do, and I wish you all of the happiness and luck in the world!!!
Personally I find it helps if the goal comes with numbers. That specificity helps solidify the goal in your mind and makes it seem more achievable. So instead of saying, "I'm gonna write every day", you can try "I'm gonna write one page every day", or five pages, or ten. Or you can set a time limit. Whatever you're comfortable starting out with. You can even set an alarm for the time of day you want to write to remind yourself it's time to drop everything else and get to work. :)
@@lauramaue thank you so much for your advice! I tend to use Google docs so there aren't pages, but I could use a timer and say "I'll write for X amount of time today!"
You could also try speedwriting. Set aside five to fifteen minutes everyday where you're exclusively focused on writing so you get something down on the page. You could do multiple speedwriting sessions a day if you wanted to and they're short enough to do at a lunch break, between classes, etc. Then you let your brain drift off onto another topic after that certain amount of time is up. I personally don't have ADHD but I've found that this strategy can be helpful for generating new ideas or getting past a point of my story that I dread writing. Maybe it could help your situation, too.
I have a few different motivation problems caused by my ADHD, and different ways to deal with them accordingly. The first is that I HATE renewing goals, which is why my dishes are always dirty and I struggle to write every day. Recently, it's been helpful for me to broaden the scope of my goal. For some people "write a book" may seem daunting but I much prefer it over a goal that makes me go "why bother? I'll just have to do it again tomorrow." It makes it less repetitive. Second, feeling like I have lots of time. Make a list of everything you want to do today. Make it slightly longer than feels reasonable. Number of hours left ÷ things to do = real amount of time you have. Works best for those who like pressure or short time frames. Third, just not feelin it (depression tbh). Keep a big list of everything you could be doing and use it like a menu. "Hmmm... I haven't cleaned the toilet in a while? That doesn’t sound too hard." Sometimes doing one little thing can give me the motivation to do more stuff. If none of those things help me, my hail Mary is to meditate on my feelings. How am I feeling? Is there a specific reason for it? Is there something I want to be doing right now but my depression or ADHD is holding me back? What mindset would I have to be in to do the thing? Is there anything I can do to put myself in that mindset? I created 5 "mindsets" to easily explain what I need to do to myself. For example, one of them is The Royal. The Royal likes things that use the five senses. They are sensual and they care about themselves. I use it mostly when I'm putting off showering, eating, or other self care things. I can sometimes get into this mindset by brewing myself some herbal tea or spritzing myself with perfume. Imagining what it would be like to do the thing while in the mindset can also help. Sorry for the tangent, I've been experimenting with my ADHD a lot recently, so I felt like sharing.
I was on track September-November until I lost motivation because of work. I work at a pediatric office and I come home exhausted these days. We're short-staffed since end of November due to Covid-19. By the time I come home, I can barely think straight.😥 But I'm definitely aware of my own mortality, now more than ever. I know I need to keep writing so I'm going to have to adjust to the new level of stress and power through. This video was the wake up call I needed. Time to get back to work! ✍️
Saving this video to watch in the morning because it's 1 am but honestly this is exactly what I need right now! I've had an extremely hard time recently with school work, mental health issues, loss of a family member and trying to get onto my feet while being in a toxic household, so writing has been nearly impossible. Your content and vibrant personality bring me so much joy and though I haven't been able to write in the past few months, I always go back to your channel on days when things feel heavy❤❤
The thing with me is I'm not writing a novel, I write fan fiction on wattpad. I don't plan on ever profiting from my work, I just do it because I enjoy it and I also do it because I made the mistake of telling my dad I wanted to be an author when I was 15 and he shot me down and said that nobody would read my writing and that 11:36 I'd end up bankrupt. So, I decided to write anyway and even though I don't make money off my stories, they do get a lot of attention and people tell me all the time how much they enjoy my writing. But lately, I not only have been feeling extremely unmotivated but uninspired as well. No matter what I do, I can't find any inspiration or motivation. Sometimes I will write whenever the moment strikes me, but lately, I haven't been able to write at all.
i had in my phone loads of notes regarding to narration points in my book that were carefully crafted when i was inspired by certain scenes. my phone died, and i lost everything. When i write nothing sounds as good as those notes so i stopped writing months ago i needed this jenna thanks
Sooooo...I just wrote my first-ever sex scene this morning. She asked him, not the other way around, he made sure she was still okay with it when she got all nervous (it's her first time but his second, but his first time with a chick: he's bi), and I didn't get super graphic, but it wasn't a fade-to-black. I'm kind of proud of myself here. XD
The main content starts at 3:08 Also, this video alone is so motivating. It really puts things in perspective, especially the last one about our own impermanence. "You may die one day, but your words can live on forever."
"Ok, self. This is what's gonna happen. You are to finish the chapter today or you will be a failure. You understand, you worthless bag of beans?" This is what I tell myself almost every time before I write. It works...sometimes, but other times I sneak off to youtube and watch Jenna Moreci videos. Occasionally I just groan into my pillow.
My funniest mini goal is literally “write 3 lines daily” for my play. For me it’s great because it’s a very small goal that’s easy to start and finish but gets me in the mindset so normally I’m able to put in a few more lines. Mini goals are amazing
Yeah, I dead finished a book I need to edit but Ive ended up neglecting my wattpad, and I'm running out of time since loans are approaching so I'm working on under pressure. And I just want to prove everyone wrong.
You've been helping me a lot to get on with my book, took me 11 years but I finally started writing and I'm loving the process! Thanks and keep up the good work!
Judging by the perfect timing of this video's release, I'm going to have to join the group of people saying that Jenna can read minds. I write as a side hobby and struggle with motivation a lot. These past couple of days I've been writing more than usual and have made several major breakthroughs. Unfortunately, that newfound drive started to slip today. I was just fretting over how to keep myself going when this video appeared. Perfect!
Of course this comes out on the day I feel the most motivated I have ever been lolz I always use the I'm-going-to-die-any-day as a motivator, it serves it's purpose well
I feel like ever since I started high school, I've lost most writing motivation. I'd used to write tons in middle school and I know I've always been a good writer for my age. Now I'm 15 and doing high school midterms and I barely write as much as I used too, which kind of sucks because my writing improved so much. Anyways I'm gonna keep trying and hopefully things will improve!
The good thing with habits is that our brains are hardwired to "like" habits. That means, once something has become a habit, you'll be motivated and inspired to do that thing more often, no matter what it is. Be it a good or a bad habit. ;)
Adding on to your fourth point, I like to use this concept of "Fiji time", which basically means "Don't worry about time. It'll eventually get done. Maybe not today, but that's not a problem anyway." The phrase is so helpful and just allows me to slow things down. Of course, in our modern world, it's hard not to do things on a schedule, but if you can make room for Fiji time, then it just helps you relax more
It has been so hard lately, Jenna. Thank you for this. It feels like the stories are clawing at the inside of my head and my chest, sometimes it physically hurts as something in my mind holds them back. The world is so chaotic and dark right now, even though my life and my family have largely avoided the brunt of the happenings of 2020, but when it comes to my creativity, I find myself curling into a ball and trying to distract myself. My wife, my greatest cheerleader who is currently writing an urban fantasy, says that I am afraid of success, not failure. I've had my first manuscript done for almost two years and was nearing the halfway point on book two when the pandemic hit our little town. Every beta for my first book loved it; some hated my twist at the end... in the best way possible. I had it professionally reviewed and critiqued, and both came back with exceptionally high marks. And yet I find myself dodging even opening Word night after night. Sorry for rambling on. I just wanted you to know that you are an inspiration to people like me.
Writing has always been a passion of mine and I finally was in a headspace to starting Writing again towards the end of November and I was doing alright for a while but it's been hard and I'm finding it hard to manage writing and my personal life. I do my best to take care of myself but at the end of the day I just don't have the energy. I'm working through it and so here's to the slow process of getting out of this rut. I'll get there eventually.
Why was I literally looking in your videos for one like this and then I got a notification that you just posted this !! Been stuck trying to finish my book and I’m so excited to watch!! Thank youuu!! ❤️
It's one of your latter videos about plot structure that gave me back my inspiration. Specifically, knowing that the four-act structure is a thing and that it works for me. It is such a blessing, because it finally puts everything into perspective for me. Now I can file my ideas in frames that actually make sense. Now I can question my choices without being thrown out in the void. I am not lost anymore and the main demotivator is gone. Yeah, I am still learning the trade. I wrote exactly one genuinely good book, and I couldn't follow it up with the same quality. It wasn't for lack of imagination. My brain just froths with ideas all the time. But I just had to find the right structure to make use of my creativity instead of suffocating because of it. That was one massive writer's block I overcame thanks to you.
Thanks, great points, but I just have to say your eyebrows are the most amazing and expressive eyebrows I have ever seen. They are AMAZING and they deserve their own UA-cam channel!
Here's what I do, I take a break and go for a walk outside. Trust me when i say it clears your mind and gives you motivation so when you're back home.... you're good to go! ( I know Jenna said that motivation isn't everything but as a teen writer that's the best I can mange atm XD)
I’d like to add in here that sometimes when I’m stuck with a scene, or my book comes to a screeching halt and I can’t seem to bring myself to continue no matter what I do, this is because I don’t actually know what is meant to happen. It’s like being sat in the controls of a vehicle you’ve never piloted before and being either begged or screamed at to get it moving. In these cases bribery and pressure don’t work at all (one of the ways I spot that this is the issue); like a stubborn llama I just refuse to move. What I do then is take a moment to take that scene/chapter apart and do some plotting of that bit and pick out what exactly is missing (where ARE the characters meant to go? WHY are they going there? HOW are they getting there? WHAT are they going to do along the way?) Each time it turns out I was totally clueless about something like that. Actual case: I stopped writing my novel for months. Turned out my characters were meant to travel across a valley, but all I had in my notes was “stuff happens” and I hadn’t the first clue what that “stuff” involved (this trip was meant to take about a week). Once I had a bullet point list of the broadest things that were meant to happen, I started writing just fine. I guess sometimes you need to take a minute to throw stepping stones out before you can cross a river.
Whenever I take extended breaks from writing, I always find myself watching this video. These are all wonderful points and I cannot be more thankful that this video exists.
As always a brilliant, harsh yet true teacher. Thank you as always for being the little demon in the back of my mind that helps me get to working on my book!
Judging from what's going on in Washington DC today, 2021 is off to a shitty start. Bad news and real life often get in the way of my writing, but I keep pushing on. I love writing (and reading) too much. As with you, my writing playlists are major motivators! I'm glad to see you here!
Up until 2020 I would make it almost a ritual. Take my writing bag to work and then after work I’d walk to the library, listening to something on the way to wash the day out of my head so by the time I arrived at the library I was only thinking about the story. I’d write until I got to a point in the story where it felt right to stop or I’d write until the words evaporated. Then I’d catch a bus home, listening to something else to wash the book from my brain. Write, rinse, repeat.
Hi, a friend of mine recommends your channel to help me more in my writing. I enjoy your video a lot and all of your tips are really helpful. Some of your tips really work for me. Right now I'm working on a novel that I'm really excited about. At one point I lose the motivation to write it but it's really the yes thing for me that's why after something bad happened to me I decided to pick it up and continue writing it. I'm so excited to write this one that my friends telling me to slow it down. I will be watching more of your videos as I loved this video I first watch
I really needed this! Thank you 😊 I'm writing a poetry book and my goal is 300 poems and so I'm at 259 poems!! But on the side I'm writing a secret project!
“But if you tell yourself you have to finish the chapter, that’s ten pages left!” Me, who for some reason can only crank out a few pages per chapter: welp guess I’m done
Oh my God! The music thing! I've always felt myself go to imagination land when listening to music. Maybe I should try it more often to get out of my own writing slumps, just relaxing and listening.
@@everythingcoffee8901 yeah, no matter which side you're on you think the other is attempting a coup and no amount of evidence will convince you either way.
"Sounds like sort of a cop out, because it is a cop out" This is the hard-hitting truths I'm here for and when I decided to hit the like button, haha. Too many people block themselves from things because they have received criticism for doing things like this before, as "cop outs", "selling out", etc. And they internalize it. Speaking about it publically and normalizing it as a healthy (when applied correctly) mechanism to accomplish difficult tasks is very empowering.
Confession: I've opened maybe half a dozen of your videos, but I think this is the first one I a) paid full attention to and b) watched all the way to the end. Thank you. Watched how many hundreds of sponsored promotions for Skillshare, and this might be the first time I'm giving serious consideration to subscribing. Thank you. I'm going to have to go with #8 and #10.
One of my favourite ways to motivate myself is to talk about my current project to myself or my friends. Getting to tell someone about my ideas and the world I’m building and characters I’m developing just really helps put me in the mood.
Can we take a moment to appreciate Jenna’s confidence? Like she doesn’t try to underplay her strengths, she’s really skilled and she knows it and she’ll tell you (without being rude- she literally just builds herself up). That can be hard to come by these days.
My motivation is music, and series I watch, but there’s one thing I do every time to get motivated and it works I WATCH YOUR VIDEOS! While watching your videos I get more hyped to write my book, and I do my stuff so mush faster! Thank you! Thank you for all the advice! It really helps!
About the depression fueling art, I do painting and drawing and I sadly struggle with depression. I noticed that there are two kinds of depression I feel. The one is the crippling I can't get out of bed kind and the second one is a strange kind of melancholy and sadness. If I get that I'm really able to paint extremely expressive. I don't know if somebody else experiences the same thing 😅 That's just what I noticed
This might be my favorite video of yours. I love the way you motivate your viewers while being as sassy and funny as always. Greetings from Bulgaria 🇧🇬!
I am an audio drama producer, but a lot of these still apply, as such, when I get a really awesome idea, I’m that guy at three in the morning waking up, grabbing my phone to start writing down this really awesome beginning to an episode, or some really awesome bit of dialogue, or even making notes about a new really cool plot point. And I’m right there with you about music, even watching other shows, all of that helps me so much, especially since I listen to a lot of nerd core, and the music is in the same genre that I write about, so that definitely helps.
My carrot is: Dark chocolate chips from Tollhouse or an Intense Dark chocolate bar that I cut into pieces. It depends on what's in the house. I need to find my "Yes" words. I'm writing a '90s soap, but part of the book takes place in 2016- but with a '90s soap feel. for self-care: I agree that sometimes just take a nap or eat a healthy meal or a hearty meal. And sometimes you need to take a bubble bath and read a smutty romance in the tub. Happy New Year, Jenna.
❤ I came back years after listening to this video I still remember your tips and I found it very very useful. I just finished writing my book last week (3rd draft to be specific, I finished it before that) and I sent it to a publisher and whatever their response would be I am very thankful to you and your channel I am closure to my dream of being a published author more than I have ever been in my life and that is something 🎉❤
I just started watching your content. I have had a thought of a story in my head that is now old enough to vote (18 years) but the story has matured as well. On to my comment. There is this quote " I heard you die twice, once when they bury you in the grave. And the second time is the last time that somebody mentions your name" your last point made me think of this.
I've been writing for 10+ years but I still struggle with motivation. Usually I overwrite due to hyperfixation (I have ADHD) and feel burned out the rest of the time. I'm trying to have a healthier relationship with my passion and hope to return to my past years of "I just WANT to write this" rather than "I NEED to write this." This video has really made me feel understood so thank you for that.
I pulled an all-nighter to write the other day and I texted my friends: "i had sprite and ruffles for breakfast and nobody told me how I'm ruining my life" *h e l p*
This i dont quite understand. Are yall stressed and cant eat while writing or cant think of food cause your writing? my thing is the exact opposite (i stress binge, food is the only thing I want when pressured), while writing i nible on something, could be a cheap bag of chips from dollar tree or a bag of candy, or leftovers.
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Jenna: Spite!
Me: * looks at my high school counselors who told me that writing isn't a career * fight me bitches.
spite is what got me through art school. my teacher kept telling me "i wasn't cut out for fashion and should just stick to cosplay instead." the next year's fashion show, the featured artist from our school were the 3 students she submitted...and me. shit felt real good.
imagine a bunch of people who never even left high school telling you what and what's not a career 😂(no hate to school councellers)
@@applepeel6613 true hahahha
Did they really tell you this? What the hell is wrong with people? They aren’t paid to crush your dreams ...
I actually had the completely opposite experience. Teachers (we don’t have guidance counselors the way the Americans have them, or at least I don’t think so) always used to tell me (and probably other kids as well) that I should study something with writing and that I should/could definitely pursue it as a career - even though some of them had never even read a word I wrote. This is not to say that it isn’t good to get some perspective from someone who has seen the labor market. To be told that you could pursue creative writing as a career but that it would be very likely a long and rough journey is in my opinion the best thing to say. But I have to add, I’m really glad my teachers didn’t try to dissuade me. That just sucks. So I’m sorry for the experiences you guys have made, not only regarding writing but art in general.
It might have been that I failed an AP English class freshman year of hs, but i was also stressed, and dealing with hidden depression and anxiety. And insomnia. But still, my sculpting teacher and journalism teacher were more supportive than the people who are supposed to support you
"you may die one day, but your words will live on forever"
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Super true
100%
It's the reason I want to write honestly.
Same thing applies to art
But Jenna! I'm an immortal being! 😏😆
Me: if I finish this writing project then I can have a cookie
My brain: ... Why not have one now?
Me: well I can't argue with that logic!
*Eats all the cookies*
Me: those cookies sure were delicious
Brain: we need to lay down now
Stomach: we were supposed to be writing a book... why have you done this to me?? To US????
willpower is so hard.
We think the same.
I think this every time I try to bribe myself to do anything ........ Rewards just don't work for me 😖😖
But- you will get a FREE cookie and not just any cookie- you're FAVORITE COOKIE
The worst pain of reading fan fic is when your on a cliffhanger and there’s no next chapter and that they haven’t updated in 5 years 😔
Oh god don’t remind me...
that's why I read completed works only. XD
That's reminds me that I haven't updated since last year.
Also,
ISTHATJIN INYOURPFP?
Bro I’ve been wanting to write one, but I’ve left so many unfinished that I’m gonna have to publish it all at once or not at all.
Coincidentally, the idea happens to be very Seokjin-Centric 😬😬
Call me a loser, please.
I have so many unfinished fan-fiction and stories btw thanks for reminding me I have to finish one of my works on watt pad even tho no else but me has even read it yet
“my yes points are healthy, swoon worthy romances...”
mood. healthy romances top toxic romances 100% of the time. they’re much more enjoyable to read and write.
I can't even count how many books I've thrown down and told people to never read because of how toxic the relationships are. You can have romantic drama without pushing the line of abuse. Looking at you, #Murderlive. The 2 mains were romantically shoved together by the author and Nick was just so gaslighty and overbearing over the female lead it made me sick.
eh I guess those are not what I look for I enjoy problematic toxic relationships BUT my no points are when a clearly abusive relationship is branded as healthy and romantic. I like abuse being shown as abuse, not romance.
I’m writing a fantasy-romance novel with a villainous crush trope.......would that be considered a toxic relationship? Lol.
@@ashleykelley3475 Nah, it'd only be toxic if one or both of the people in the relationship are actively abusing or enabling the other person's flaws. Like beating or raping them, or encouraging their partner to overeat, or do drugs, or steal stuff, or cut a loved one or close friend out of their life, or work a job they don't want to, or something.
From a romance perspective, yeah. But from a horror perspective, or action thriller perspective etc, the line becomes more blurry for what’s better
My fourth-grade teacher wrote, "please send me a copy of your first novel." in my report card. When I was that age I thought "ew I don't wanna write books when I grow up!" but she was correct, I do want to do that, and now I owe her a novel! So when I feel unmotivated I think about how she probably remembers that from time to time and wonders where the heck the book she requested is.
I started writing a book in second grade, it was two pages _😀_ and then in the fourth grade, currently I'd love to write a book, it is a fictional book called _Reflection_ ! I am never really motivated to write, so in 20 days I'm only at six pages long, but I watched this vid to get motivated and I already have a few beta readers in the line, its a make it or break it situation lol!
@@tina.turner5 Hey dude if I'm reading your comment correctly you're in the fourth grade?
If so you trying to right a book is awesome! Not only does it give you something fun to do but you also get something you can have fun looking back on (Plus your writing only gets better with practice!).
Idk if you need any motivation rn but I thought it'd be nice to let you know that you're already farther with Reflection than I've been with most of my stories and I'm in High School so you're already doing great!
Personally I find starting is always the hard part so just keep at it!
“You’re gonna die!”
Yep. That’s all the motivation that I needed. Thank you!
Ha ha! True.
I hope you find this helpful. ua-cam.com/video/F8XOYJGkWZI/v-deo.html
I am sometime soon so I’m trying to write a good book so I can be remembered for something🚶🏽
You motivated me more than the video 😂❤
I'm not writing a book currently, but this ended up being extremely relevant to my game development and helping me overcome recent insecurities. Motivation, here we go! And habits, of course. Thank you.
Game development?! Bro I wanna do that alongside my writing!
Stay awesome!
You got this! 💪
Same bruh, got start working now
I write, draw, and learning to make my own game and its fucking overwhelming. But I love it.
dude same here! these tips seem very applicable to game development as well
Jenna: You deserve to feel- *ad comes on* ad: BEAST MODE FEAST MODE
Mine was “you deserve to-“ “a severed head!!”
@@nuny4592 what was that an add for?
@@lilithcrow6675 some show, I think
I had an advert about a Masterclass of Margaret Atwood... I was quite tempted to subscribe to Masterclass
HAHAHHA
what are words- that's a good question that I've tried to answer
... with words 😂😘
Funny reading this after stopping at a linguistic video.
I am literally just commenting to say, you have an amazing screen name, and I’m almost tempted to ask you can I borrow it for one of my characters?
@@nativeExarch I don’t mind if you borrow it!
Thank you so very much this will be in a work that I do intend to put on a podcast form, and hope to make some kind of revenue off of, is it still OK?
My motivation: A book is a cheap gift for a friend if you write it yourself-
So im sitting outside my favorite burger joint eating my favorite burger. Listening to Jenna. When this guy heading into the burger joint stops and says "hey Jenna Moreci i love shes awesome!"
Marry him
I need a better reward; pizza is just the norm these days.
Burger King?
I did have Wendy’s recently
Woah pizza is a norm for you, in our country pizza cost a lot
I'm confused how this comment is from 2 days ago when the video was posted like 10 hours ago.
@@NoName-sv7pp idk hahahha...
I'm currently working on a novel. 📚(my first)
And something I learned the hard way is: know your bad guys before you start writing. I didn't and I hit a snag. 😂
Congrats on writing your first novel! I'm a book editor, and I agree -- good advice to know whose side you're on! Although sometimes it's fun when your own characters surprise you... :)
my first novel is in the process of editing I didn't plan much at all and just let my mind wander, never had any issues. now on the follow up and it's wrecking my head, good luck with your work
I just figured out my antagonists (bad guys) - and I'm over 300 pages in on my novel - sage advice. 👌
I was writing a novel, and created a very lovely and sweet girl. Then, I thought 'Should I make her the villain of the first act? '
@@seulgi1211 good idea
Step 1: 3:14
Step 2: 4:05
Step 3: 5:10
Step 4: 5:52
Step 5: 6:30
Step 6: 7:20
Step 7: 8:16
Step 8: 8:54
Step 9: 9:25
Step 10: 10:24
Thank you
I swear she has a sixth sense on knowing what videos writers need at what time
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"I'm not telling you to write self-insert erotic fanfic..."
"let's not create something 100% wish fulfillment..."
Wow Jenna, you didn't need to call me out on my recent writing projects.
For me, saying "I'M GONNA WRITE EVRYDAY!" is a surefire way to make me NOT do that. Also goalsetting/deadlines are great and all, but it just kinda feels vaguely in the future and I procrastinate. And I tend to jump from one thing to another; writing, bingewatching, binge𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑫𝑰𝑵𝑮, crocheting, tiktok, etc.. Gotta love ADHD 😆 . But I love your advice all the more for it! Especially the last one, it helped me a lot 😊 and as weird as it may seem, I am probably gonna put this on my favorites Playlist and listen to it all the time lol! 😆 Your tips are SO helpful and help me learn what I need to be a better writer! Thank you for all that you do, and I wish you all of the happiness and luck in the world!!!
Personally I find it helps if the goal comes with numbers. That specificity helps solidify the goal in your mind and makes it seem more achievable. So instead of saying, "I'm gonna write every day", you can try "I'm gonna write one page every day", or five pages, or ten. Or you can set a time limit. Whatever you're comfortable starting out with. You can even set an alarm for the time of day you want to write to remind yourself it's time to drop everything else and get to work. :)
@@lauramaue thank you so much for your advice! I tend to use Google docs so there aren't pages, but I could use a timer and say "I'll write for X amount of time today!"
You could also try speedwriting. Set aside five to fifteen minutes everyday where you're exclusively focused on writing so you get something down on the page. You could do multiple speedwriting sessions a day if you wanted to and they're short enough to do at a lunch break, between classes, etc. Then you let your brain drift off onto another topic after that certain amount of time is up. I personally don't have ADHD but I've found that this strategy can be helpful for generating new ideas or getting past a point of my story that I dread writing. Maybe it could help your situation, too.
@@penguinresearcher5236 that's a very good idea! I'll have to try that!
I have a few different motivation problems caused by my ADHD, and different ways to deal with them accordingly. The first is that I HATE renewing goals, which is why my dishes are always dirty and I struggle to write every day. Recently, it's been helpful for me to broaden the scope of my goal. For some people "write a book" may seem daunting but I much prefer it over a goal that makes me go "why bother? I'll just have to do it again tomorrow." It makes it less repetitive. Second, feeling like I have lots of time. Make a list of everything you want to do today. Make it slightly longer than feels reasonable. Number of hours left ÷ things to do = real amount of time you have. Works best for those who like pressure or short time frames. Third, just not feelin it (depression tbh). Keep a big list of everything you could be doing and use it like a menu. "Hmmm... I haven't cleaned the toilet in a while? That doesn’t sound too hard." Sometimes doing one little thing can give me the motivation to do more stuff. If none of those things help me, my hail Mary is to meditate on my feelings. How am I feeling? Is there a specific reason for it? Is there something I want to be doing right now but my depression or ADHD is holding me back? What mindset would I have to be in to do the thing? Is there anything I can do to put myself in that mindset? I created 5 "mindsets" to easily explain what I need to do to myself. For example, one of them is The Royal. The Royal likes things that use the five senses. They are sensual and they care about themselves. I use it mostly when I'm putting off showering, eating, or other self care things. I can sometimes get into this mindset by brewing myself some herbal tea or spritzing myself with perfume. Imagining what it would be like to do the thing while in the mindset can also help. Sorry for the tangent, I've been experimenting with my ADHD a lot recently, so I felt like sharing.
#11: Watch this video over and over again to feel motivated and write.
Lol I need this. I lost motivation because of school works, it's draining me.
Same here
Same! Stay strong, we’re on it together!
I was on track September-November until I lost motivation because of work. I work at a pediatric office and I come home exhausted these days. We're short-staffed since end of November due to Covid-19. By the time I come home, I can barely think straight.😥 But I'm definitely aware of my own mortality, now more than ever. I know I need to keep writing so I'm going to have to adjust to the new level of stress and power through. This video was the wake up call I needed. Time to get back to work! ✍️
Oh do y'all not know Jenna made a video on this too? ;) ua-cam.com/video/5BVQ5km8b34/v-deo.html
"prove those haters wrong"
Inner muse: orrr add them into your story and kill 'em off in a deadly way... hehe
Me: O_O'
Pls, one of the antagonist in my story is that annoying dude in my class HAHAHA
Saving this video to watch in the morning because it's 1 am but honestly this is exactly what I need right now! I've had an extremely hard time recently with school work, mental health issues, loss of a family member and trying to get onto my feet while being in a toxic household, so writing has been nearly impossible. Your content and vibrant personality bring me so much joy and though I haven't been able to write in the past few months, I always go back to your channel on days when things feel heavy❤❤
The thing with me is I'm not writing a novel, I write fan fiction on wattpad. I don't plan on ever profiting from my work, I just do it because I enjoy it and I also do it because I made the mistake of telling my dad I wanted to be an author when I was 15 and he shot me down and said that nobody would read my writing and that 11:36 I'd end up bankrupt. So, I decided to write anyway and even though I don't make money off my stories, they do get a lot of attention and people tell me all the time how much they enjoy my writing. But lately, I not only have been feeling extremely unmotivated but uninspired as well. No matter what I do, I can't find any inspiration or motivation. Sometimes I will write whenever the moment strikes me, but lately, I haven't been able to write at all.
Jenna: "The clock is ticking."
My brain: unus. annus. UNUS. ANNUS.
Memento mori, fellow fan!
This comment makes me so happy
But also sad
A surprise, to be sure, but a welcome one
YES.
once again, the queen comes out and releases the exact video we needed.
***nice***
i had in my phone loads of notes regarding to narration points in my book that were carefully crafted when i was inspired by certain scenes. my phone died, and i lost everything. When i write nothing sounds as good as those notes so i stopped writing months ago
i needed this jenna thanks
I feel that. Something similar happened to me years ago...
Never write anything in places that aren't backed up
Mom never allows me to ignore my chores when I want to write. 😑
she always says she doesn’t care😐
@@destiny-jo6td Oikawa and Kageyama. Understandable. Have a nice day.
I have found that I'm 200% more productive when the pizza in the over doubles as my writing timer
Sooooo...I just wrote my first-ever sex scene this morning. She asked him, not the other way around, he made sure she was still okay with it when she got all nervous (it's her first time but his second, but his first time with a chick: he's bi), and I didn't get super graphic, but it wasn't a fade-to-black. I'm kind of proud of myself here. XD
just realized I turned 17 yesterday and have been watching Jenna since I was 13 👁👄👁
The main content starts at 3:08
Also, this video alone is so motivating. It really puts things in perspective, especially the last one about our own impermanence. "You may die one day, but your words can live on forever."
"Ok, self. This is what's gonna happen. You are to finish the chapter today or you will be a failure. You understand, you worthless bag of beans?"
This is what I tell myself almost every time before I write. It works...sometimes, but other times I sneak off to youtube and watch Jenna Moreci videos. Occasionally I just groan into my pillow.
Very helping I guess 😂😂😂
You nu worthless! Instead tell yourself-
"I can do it! And when I do i will be the best writer ever! And have all the cookies in the world!!!"
I do love cookies..... 😊
@@reese_enee THEN TELL YOURSELF THAT EVERY DAY! AND MENTION THAT THE COOKIES COULD EVEN BE YOU'RE FAVORITE COOKIE! ÙWÚ
@@Violet_Isjusthere, Is this how you bribe yourself to write?
'a homeless failure' JFC THATS SO MEAN TO SAY TO A KID
My funniest mini goal is literally “write 3 lines daily” for my play. For me it’s great because it’s a very small goal that’s easy to start and finish but gets me in the mindset so normally I’m able to put in a few more lines. Mini goals are amazing
Yeah, I dead finished a book I need to edit but Ive ended up neglecting my wattpad, and I'm running out of time since loans are approaching so I'm working on under pressure. And I just want to prove everyone wrong.
Go for it pal!
You've been helping me a lot to get on with my book, took me 11 years but I finally started writing and I'm loving the process! Thanks and keep up the good work!
did you ever finish??
@@slm8263 Actually, yes. I began writing in 2020 and if everything goes well, I'm publishing it in January
Judging by the perfect timing of this video's release, I'm going to have to join the group of people saying that Jenna can read minds. I write as a side hobby and struggle with motivation a lot. These past couple of days I've been writing more than usual and have made several major breakthroughs. Unfortunately, that newfound drive started to slip today. I was just fretting over how to keep myself going when this video appeared. Perfect!
Of course this comes out on the day I feel the most motivated I have ever been lolz
I always use the I'm-going-to-die-any-day as a motivator, it serves it's purpose well
me too lol. I don’t wanna die with the story unfinished!
I have a habit of starting a book, getting to the third chapter, and stopping. Thanks for the motivational videos!
Me watching this while procrastinating my book: 👁👄👁
RIGHT
Everything you’re saying feels like a long overdue, much-needed slap to my face right now. I *NEEDED* to hear this.
I feel like ever since I started high school, I've lost most writing motivation. I'd used to write tons in middle school and I know I've always been a good writer for my age. Now I'm 15 and doing high school midterms and I barely write as much as I used too, which kind of sucks because my writing improved so much. Anyways I'm gonna keep trying and hopefully things will improve!
You have this magic power that seems to read my mind and upload a video about whatever subject I’m struggling with.
The good thing with habits is that our brains are hardwired to "like" habits. That means, once something has become a habit, you'll be motivated and inspired to do that thing more often, no matter what it is. Be it a good or a bad habit. ;)
Adding on to your fourth point, I like to use this concept of "Fiji time", which basically means "Don't worry about time. It'll eventually get done. Maybe not today, but that's not a problem anyway." The phrase is so helpful and just allows me to slow things down. Of course, in our modern world, it's hard not to do things on a schedule, but if you can make room for Fiji time, then it just helps you relax more
That's nice!
It's true that we tend to pressure ourselves too much, set unrealistic goals... and it doest hep.
Thanks for Shari g this.
It has been so hard lately, Jenna. Thank you for this. It feels like the stories are clawing at the inside of my head and my chest, sometimes it physically hurts as something in my mind holds them back. The world is so chaotic and dark right now, even though my life and my family have largely avoided the brunt of the happenings of 2020, but when it comes to my creativity, I find myself curling into a ball and trying to distract myself. My wife, my greatest cheerleader who is currently writing an urban fantasy, says that I am afraid of success, not failure.
I've had my first manuscript done for almost two years and was nearing the halfway point on book two when the pandemic hit our little town. Every beta for my first book loved it; some hated my twist at the end... in the best way possible. I had it professionally reviewed and critiqued, and both came back with exceptionally high marks. And yet I find myself dodging even opening Word night after night.
Sorry for rambling on. I just wanted you to know that you are an inspiration to people like me.
Writing has always been a passion of mine and I finally was in a headspace to starting Writing again towards the end of November and I was doing alright for a while but it's been hard and I'm finding it hard to manage writing and my personal life.
I do my best to take care of myself but at the end of the day I just don't have the energy.
I'm working through it and so here's to the slow process of getting out of this rut. I'll get there eventually.
Same here.
I hope it will work out for you. And for Lee too.
Why was I literally looking in your videos for one like this and then I got a notification that you just posted this !! Been stuck trying to finish my book and I’m so excited to watch!! Thank youuu!! ❤️
It's one of your latter videos about plot structure that gave me back my inspiration.
Specifically, knowing that the four-act structure is a thing and that it works for me. It is such a blessing, because it finally puts everything into perspective for me. Now I can file my ideas in frames that actually make sense. Now I can question my choices without being thrown out in the void. I am not lost anymore and the main demotivator is gone.
Yeah, I am still learning the trade. I wrote exactly one genuinely good book, and I couldn't follow it up with the same quality. It wasn't for lack of imagination. My brain just froths with ideas all the time. But I just had to find the right structure to make use of my creativity instead of suffocating because of it.
That was one massive writer's block I overcame thanks to you.
Thanks, great points, but I just have to say your eyebrows are the most amazing and expressive eyebrows I have ever seen. They are AMAZING and they deserve their own UA-cam channel!
Here's what I do, I take a break and go for a walk outside. Trust me when i say it clears your mind and gives you motivation so when you're back home.... you're good to go!
( I know Jenna said that motivation isn't everything but as a teen writer that's the best I can mange atm XD)
Excellent pointers here, particularly the first two: self-awareness of what you like and what motivates you makes a big difference.
I’d like to add in here that sometimes when I’m stuck with a scene, or my book comes to a screeching halt and I can’t seem to bring myself to continue no matter what I do, this is because I don’t actually know what is meant to happen. It’s like being sat in the controls of a vehicle you’ve never piloted before and being either begged or screamed at to get it moving. In these cases bribery and pressure don’t work at all (one of the ways I spot that this is the issue); like a stubborn llama I just refuse to move.
What I do then is take a moment to take that scene/chapter apart and do some plotting of that bit and pick out what exactly is missing (where ARE the characters meant to go? WHY are they going there? HOW are they getting there? WHAT are they going to do along the way?) Each time it turns out I was totally clueless about something like that. Actual case: I stopped writing my novel for months. Turned out my characters were meant to travel across a valley, but all I had in my notes was “stuff happens” and I hadn’t the first clue what that “stuff” involved (this trip was meant to take about a week). Once I had a bullet point list of the broadest things that were meant to happen, I started writing just fine.
I guess sometimes you need to take a minute to throw stepping stones out before you can cross a river.
10:45... that's, cool, ...know that you left something someone might enjoy. That is motivational. Thanks. 👍
...I love your channel. Good stuff.
Jenna telling me that I deserve to feel good is not something I thought I needed, but it really helped.
You taught me more in this video than just finishing my book but to get my WHOLE shit together. Thanks Jenna ✨🙌🏽
Whenever I take extended breaks from writing, I always find myself watching this video. These are all wonderful points and I cannot be more thankful that this video exists.
As always a brilliant, harsh yet true teacher. Thank you as always for being the little demon in the back of my mind that helps me get to working on my book!
Judging from what's going on in Washington DC today, 2021 is off to a shitty start. Bad news and real life often get in the way of my writing, but I keep pushing on. I love writing (and reading) too much.
As with you, my writing playlists are major motivators!
I'm glad to see you here!
OMGGGGGG I needed this 😭 My goal is to finish my book by the end of 2021. 🤞🏽
Let's pray together we get to achieve our goals 😌🙏🏻✨
you got this!!!!!!!!
Oh sameeeee❤️
OMG! how is it going so far?!?
did you ever finish??
Up until 2020 I would make it almost a ritual. Take my writing bag to work and then after work I’d walk to the library, listening to something on the way to wash the day out of my head so by the time I arrived at the library I was only thinking about the story. I’d write until I got to a point in the story where it felt right to stop or I’d write until the words evaporated. Then I’d catch a bus home, listening to something else to wash the book from my brain. Write, rinse, repeat.
Hi, a friend of mine recommends your channel to help me more in my writing. I enjoy your video a lot and all of your tips are really helpful. Some of your tips really work for me. Right now I'm working on a novel that I'm really excited about. At one point I lose the motivation to write it but it's really the yes thing for me that's why after something bad happened to me I decided to pick it up and continue writing it. I'm so excited to write this one that my friends telling me to slow it down. I will be watching more of your videos as I loved this video I first watch
I really needed this! Thank you 😊 I'm writing a poetry book and my goal is 300 poems and so I'm at 259 poems!! But on the side I'm writing a secret project!
“But if you tell yourself you have to finish the chapter, that’s ten pages left!”
Me, who for some reason can only crank out a few pages per chapter: welp guess I’m done
Your chapters are only a couple pages?
Oh my God! The music thing! I've always felt myself go to imagination land when listening to music. Maybe I should try it more often to get out of my own writing slumps, just relaxing and listening.
I see Ella Enchanted on her bookshelf, and I've read that book four times. It's so good.
Needed to hear this. Struggling writing my book right now, but I'll start typing. Thanks for the awesome honest advice!
Jan 6, "Good riddens 2020!"
::DC coup incoming::
"Damnit 2020! Go back to your own year!"
When the media and social media companies polarize 50% of the country into thinking the other 50% is attempting a coup.
@@Rayzorbladez Huh? They are though. (Maybe not all of them but still)
@@everythingcoffee8901 yeah, no matter which side you're on you think the other is attempting a coup and no amount of evidence will convince you either way.
@@Rayzorbladez How exactly would you characterize the protests at the Capitol, then?
@@Rayzorbladez you're actually trying to "both sides" what happened at the Capitol today? Lol what
Amazing advice, especially as somebody struggling with motivation for both my personal writing and my uni assignments 😂😂
I adore you, Jenna. I'm going to send you a copy of my novel as soon as it's published. (Currently in the process of final layout).
do you know that if i don't feel like writing i always watch ur videos? and this video is wholesome for me, ily jena.
I love your videos. It's more real than a lot of the other videos I've been watching.
"Sounds like sort of a cop out, because it is a cop out" This is the hard-hitting truths I'm here for and when I decided to hit the like button, haha.
Too many people block themselves from things because they have received criticism for doing things like this before, as "cop outs", "selling out", etc. And they internalize it. Speaking about it publically and normalizing it as a healthy (when applied correctly) mechanism to accomplish difficult tasks is very empowering.
I think we've got the same yes points. I might need to read your books now.
Confession: I've opened maybe half a dozen of your videos, but I think this is the first one I a) paid full attention to and b) watched all the way to the end.
Thank you.
Watched how many hundreds of sponsored promotions for Skillshare, and this might be the first time I'm giving serious consideration to subscribing.
Thank you.
I'm going to have to go with #8 and #10.
One of my favourite ways to motivate myself is to talk about my current project to myself or my friends. Getting to tell someone about my ideas and the world I’m building and characters I’m developing just really helps put me in the mood.
Fortunately, by the time I have arthritis, my embedded AI will scan my brainwaves and write my book for me.
I was nodding at all the points to 1 to 8, and point 9 appears : Oh, yeah, I feel that sooo much.
Jenna spoke about self care and as soon as she mentioned therapy, UA-cam gave me a Better Help ad. Good timing! Especially if someone needs it.🙂
Can we take a moment to appreciate Jenna’s confidence? Like she doesn’t try to underplay her strengths, she’s really skilled and she knows it and she’ll tell you (without being rude- she literally just builds herself up). That can be hard to come by these days.
Started working on my own novel after procrastinatig for months. This will be useful.
Thanks Jenna, this video was really really helpful!!
It's really good to see you back, Jenna ❣️
My motivation is music, and series I watch, but there’s one thing I do every time to get motivated and it works
I WATCH YOUR VIDEOS!
While watching your videos I get more hyped to write my book, and I do my stuff so mush faster!
Thank you!
Thank you for all the advice! It really helps!
How serendipitous... I was just thinking about this for myself, lol. Thank you, Jenna, for covering everything!
About the depression fueling art, I do painting and drawing and I sadly struggle with depression. I noticed that there are two kinds of depression I feel. The one is the crippling I can't get out of bed kind and the second one is a strange kind of melancholy and sadness. If I get that I'm really able to paint extremely expressive. I don't know if somebody else experiences the same thing 😅
That's just what I noticed
Me too, sometimes a depressive or melancholic state can fuel my writing. Other times it's paralyzing and refuses to let me do anything.
This might be my favorite video of yours. I love the way you motivate your viewers while being as sassy and funny as always. Greetings from Bulgaria 🇧🇬!
I am an audio drama producer, but a lot of these still apply, as such, when I get a really awesome idea, I’m that guy at three in the morning waking up, grabbing my phone to start writing down this really awesome beginning to an episode, or some really awesome bit of dialogue, or even making notes about a new really cool plot point. And I’m right there with you about music, even watching other shows, all of that helps me so much, especially since I listen to a lot of nerd core, and the music is in the same genre that I write about, so that definitely helps.
I stopped writing and I stopped watching your videos/hearing your advices. Now, I want to start back and this is a good video for me to restart.
My carrot is: Dark chocolate chips from Tollhouse or an Intense Dark chocolate bar that I cut into pieces. It depends on what's in the house.
I need to find my "Yes" words. I'm writing a '90s soap, but part of the book takes place in 2016- but with a '90s soap feel.
for self-care: I agree that sometimes just take a nap or eat a healthy meal or a hearty meal. And sometimes you need to take a bubble bath and read a smutty romance in the tub.
Happy New Year, Jenna.
Point number 5 completely changed my perspective as I approached my novel!
❤ I came back years after listening to this video I still remember your tips and I found it very very useful. I just finished writing my book last week (3rd draft to be specific, I finished it before that) and I sent it to a publisher and whatever their response would be I am very thankful to you and your channel I am closure to my dream of being a published author more than I have ever been in my life and that is something 🎉❤
the beinging "what are words. what are words. do we know what words are." jenna this makes the day.
"#9. spite" yeah, one time my brother made me mad so I broke his favorite characters wrist, HA! now you know my wrath.
Spite fueled me through my first draft of my trilogy's first part. lol
For me it's rage. Nature's greatest energy source. It's endlessly renewable
@@michaelkoech3365 Rage is a good one.
My motivation really comes out when I'm writing violence 😂
That top looks so nice with your backdrop! 😄
I just started watching your content. I have had a thought of a story in my head that is now old enough to vote (18 years) but the story has matured as well. On to my comment. There is this quote " I heard you die twice, once when they bury you in the grave. And the second time is the last time that somebody mentions your name" your last point made me think of this.
I've been writing for 10+ years but I still struggle with motivation. Usually I overwrite due to hyperfixation (I have ADHD) and feel burned out the rest of the time. I'm trying to have a healthier relationship with my passion and hope to return to my past years of "I just WANT to write this" rather than "I NEED to write this."
This video has really made me feel understood so thank you for that.
Eating regularly? Ummm whats that? 😬😬😬
lol relatable XD
Same tho
I pulled an all-nighter to write the other day and I texted my friends: "i had sprite and ruffles for breakfast and nobody told me how I'm ruining my life" *h e l p*
I honestly don’t know
This i dont quite understand. Are yall stressed and cant eat while writing or cant think of food cause your writing? my thing is the exact opposite (i stress binge, food is the only thing I want when pressured), while writing i nible on something, could be a cheap bag of chips from dollar tree or a bag of candy, or leftovers.