Writing a Book in the Mountains of Italy
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- Опубліковано 17 жов 2024
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Last July. Collemachia, Italy with a permanent population of 39, the breading grounds of a novel that remains undone and a month at my first creative residency. I talk a bit about my process and how I began; I wrote and by writing became a writer. I hope you enjoy.
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As both a screenwriter, in a professional capacity, and a novelist, as a pastime, I've learned that progress is made by consistently sitting down with a yellow pad or at the laptop daily. Accomplishments are built one word, one sentence, one paragraph, and one page at a time. Commit to writing daily, even if for only 15 minutes, and focus on capturing the words. Don't stress over perfection - just write. You can always revise and improve your work in later drafts. Sure, it can be intimidating, but bit by bit, it all comes together. Remember to enjoy the journey - that's a big part of the fun!
as someone who enjoys writing and also gets frustrated by it, thank you
@@fairyfarms You're very welcome!
... creating something takes time, but being an artist happens instantaneously !!! gorgeous
I have only watched the intro but girl- I have had to record the screen to copy those words on a notebook and leave on the comments HOW grateful I am I have came across this vid! :,) as writer who just have turned twenty and is about to start a summer writing journey this means everything to me omg 💌 and not make me start on HOW GOOD the filiming and editing is, like watching a movie 🌟🌟🌟
Hi!!!! This is an incredibly kind comment, thank you thank you thank you. I wish you all the very best on your writing journey, maybe we'll cross paths along the way!!! Much love
qué lindo verte por aquí, quiero pensar que sin querer me has llevado hasta este vídeo genial 💗 cuántas ganas de poder leer tus libros en el futuro 💌
@@bolibolilla me muero :,) que genial que me hayas encontrado por aquí, una ilusión siempre
"In all the world's stories, this was mine". I've written something like that at the end of my 2nd book. I started writing this year after years and years of imagining words instead of putting them where they belong and I can say it was really challenging, but amazingly satisfying. You'll face difficulties in your creative process, that's for sure, but you'll be rewarded with something unattainable by any other thing, which is a deep understanding of your emotions. To quote from a book I really love (precisely the book thief, a pretty famous one, I guess):"You'll hate the words and you'll love them...and I hope you'll make them right".
This is so beautiful and gives me hope, thank you.
This video is just what I need it. Literally I have my final exam of high school tomorrow and after this I am taking a gap year and I can't wait to start writing my own stories a novels. This is exactly what I plan to do next year and it's very insiring to see you someone do it!! Good luck with your writing!
Good luck to you!!!! Enjoy the ride
Currently I'm in a really dark place but your video is truly like light in the tunnel. I feel trapped and the place I'm in at the moment feels like a prison and the only way to escape from it is writing but I cannot write and it's all full circle. I need that kind of refuge you found in this video. You seem very familiar to me with your desire to write and I guess all people who watch and comment this are connected in some way. Happy to know there are my people around the world. Keep writing!
Hey, I just wanted to say you will get through this, and you will find your way out of the circle that keeps you stuck and into much more life. I've been there many times before, and probably will find myself there again, but the beautiful thing is that life is always here pushing us forward in some way. Follow that path, find the little things that bring you light, and know things can always look radically different, if not now then maybe tomorrow, or the next day or the next, but all it takes is one moment for things to change in all the best ways. Keep holding the space for that, and keep writing, you will find your way. Sending you much love and support, you got this! All the best
@@clairemcgory Thank you very much for kind words! Your videos give me a lot of comfort lately since they show real life, I can literally taste and smell your surrondings thanks to the details you show, it's just bewitching. Will surely follow you to see more of your journey. Lots of love!
I’ve been writing my book since January this year and until now I’m still at chapter 2. This video is so inspiring.
Keep going! Sending love
managed to write 30k words only to scrap the idea and revise it altogether
This whole video (seen during the course of 2 days) has been a meditation on my own writing process. Your words gave definition to my feelings. You are doing it well. Thank you for deciding to post it.
You were in Molise! So nice, I was born in Molise but grew up in a coastal town very close to Rome. I’m surprised internationals are discovering Molise, it’s such a small region, but I think it’s beautiful. You’ve got everything: the beach, the mountains, a couple of nice lakes where you can actually swim, and small cute villages
Molise is one of the most beautiful places I've had the privilege of getting to know. It's quiet but full of life, very few places can hold the space to be both things at once, but Molise does, and it teaches me a lot
I just love the peace and calm in this video.
Dude. The introduction hooked me. Im excited to finish the video. Already added to my fav playlist.
This was so warm and comforting. It takes as long it takes, god such a rooting line. I wish you all the more courage and kindness for all your creative pursuits. Your video made me feel heard, I wonder what your writing might do for the world and most importantly to you. All my love and luck.
i love your mindset about writing and the way you approached your creative process was so inspirational!! from a 20-year-old working on her first novel -- thank you for this vid :)
Thank you!!!!! Keep writing and best of luck on your journey!!! I look forward to reading your book one day ;)
I have fallen in love with all of your videos after stumbling upon this one. I don’t think I’ve ever commented on a UA-cam video, but I just had to say from one writer (songwriter) to another, you seem to have words and stories bursting out of you in every glance, word, and movement! A truly natural born storyteller, which is so fun to witness. You are definitely made to create and I cannot wait to hopefully follow along for more. Wishing you the best of luck ❤
Claire, as a fellow (novice) writer taking on a new project this summer, I'm grateful you have chronicled and uploaded your writing process. Your words are so heartfelt: you described the pinnacles/pitfalls of working out a manuscript, even the dispiriting loneliness I feel that is cracked open with my notebook. Raking through yesterday's work is another temptation to give up. But the struggle also feels necessary and metabolic. We live to create. Thinking/meditating is an exercise of presence. I am here, we are all here, for today and maybe tomorrow. Thank you for reminding us why.
This video struck a chord with me. I don’t have the exact words to express what I’m feeling, but it comes close to a feeling of unity, understanding and being understood. Thank you for this video, Claire
The process can be so understated when it comes to writing I feel, for me this video just perfectly highlights everything I believe is the most important when it comes to writing, some of it is just writing consistently, most of it is living. I started writing my book a year ago, I haven't written a single page for it yet, but everyday I think about it, add something new or work on a character here and there, it's become apart of me in some way, and I think because of that, the book has grown with me and my experiences. What was once just ideas, some characters and a premise have grown to become way more meaningful to me than just words on a page. If you know The Stormlight Archive, 'journey before destination.'
This video was filmed wonderfully, I could watch an entire film length of this ❤
what you said about unfinished projects? i felt that. 💙
WOW that was amazing! watching you going through this process and experience is so inspiring to me, I’ve also been in the process of writing my first book and hearing you talk about the journey is so relatable and validating, thank you for this!
It's always so nice to hear someone relate to your path, keep going with with your writing!!!! Wishing you all the best
I feel like so much of writing is such a internal process and always ur like "fuck am I doing this right??" so it's so nice to see you talk through it when ur in process, felt very comforting
I never leave comments, but I lived down the hall from you freshman year at st a. I just wanted to say that i always admired how inspired you are, and your dedication to translating your feelings into something tangible for others. Your words really are a kind comfort.
St Andrews was a place I could not write, but it is one i can not stop thinking about now---- I believe there is a lot to say about unfinished things, through there is nothing better than how you have put it. My fiction professor this past semester was 84 and he gave me a 13 page document with all of his years worth of tips for writing; in it was this quote: "Hemingway put it this way: “Write one true sentence.” (He did not have to say, “And the next one will follow”)".
Wishing you all the best :)
Grace, this is so incredibly kind and feeling, and makes my heart entirely full. Thank you. It's not easy for me to write in St Andrews either, for some reason I can never quite catch my ground, or maybe its better to say that I'm always without my footing, regardless, it seems important to try. I love that quote by Hemingway, it gives just enough to begin, and sometimes that's all you need. I wish you the very best with whatever calls you forward, and hope you find life full of inspiration and grace. All the best to you
this video itself is so insanely creative. music to the eyes and ears
yes, i can also take as long as it takes, and it's fine to still be trying and processing! thanks Claire, i'll plant that deep in my mind! aaaaand cool videos with cool songs as well!
The way you approached this writing retreat and how you live life are inspiring. Wish you the best Claire!
I found this to be absolutely beautiful, inspiring & sincere. Wishing you all the best!
This was the best writing vlog I've seen yet. Love it so much. Inspiring me while I work on my first writing vlog. Wish I was in Italy haha!
Thank you for sharing your experience with us ❤ I stumbled upon your video in a moment where I was feeling really down about my own project. I'm currently writing my novel, and I feel like I'm going nowhere but your video has reminded me why I'm doing it in the first place. It feels right, I love to create, and I really want to experience this journey.
I'm definitely living under different circumstances, but I want to write, and I'll find myself the time to do it. Thank you again.
Hi, I just wanted to say thank you for such a heartfelt comment. It’s really quite an honor to connect over this, to share in that feeling which unites. It’s so very meaningful to me that this resonates. I wish you so much luck, keep writing and remembering why you love it, however you feel it, in whatever way you do; in doing so you can only succeed. Sending you much love and grace
This is so incredibly beautiful ❤ thankyou for sharing such honest thoughts and this beautiful place!
i really really love this
Thank you
"It takes as long as it takes"...I love that.
wow what a beautiful calming energy, such a nicely put together video and string of thoughts., ty for this
thank you for such a kind comment
this is amazing claire, so glad I stumbled upon it
Thank you
idk if it's just me but i love that you're looking at the camera while recording an angle of the state you're in. idk how to describe it other than you're not pretentious. some youtubers pretend the camera isn't there like a movie scene but that isn't the purpose of a UA-cam video. youtube videos are meant to create a connection between the creator and the viewer, to be "relatable" like talking to your bsf on facetime. this video felt exactly that. like a bsf telling me what she's been up to. like setting up your phone on a shelf to record eachother "studying"/"reading" with your bsf. this got too deep all because you were looking at the camera lol but that's my thoughts.
This is relaxing and inspirational - your energy gives so much comfort & motivation ❤
Thank you so much for this video! As a young artist struggling to trust herself, so much of what you said resonated with me. ❤️ best of wishes on your novel! :)
Keep going and have faith, only you can share it your way and this world needs more of that. Best best of luck
i love the introduction and the whole idea of the video, you seem really self conscious, genuine and interesting. I wish you the best and even if I don’t know you I am happy for your journey.
i like the rustiness of the video and that its shot in such a simple way although i would consider buying a mic :3
this was so beautifully made and so honest!! thank you for sharing your journey :)
This is such a beautiful video.. I loved the vibe of this entire video :) hope you keep making videos ❤
wow, you truly evoked your artistry throughout the entire video 💌 so beautiful
this is one of the best videos I have ever seen. thanks
Lovely scenes. I am practicing my book. Keep up good works!
This is great, I love it. It’s true everything you said. I’m writing many projects right now. I’m mostly on writing characters/plots right now.
every video for the past few days has tempted me more and more to move back to italy 😭
"Write a book for the last sentence." So powerful.
Beautiful introduction .. truly
wow. i really needed this right now. the way you talk is so refreshing :)
I don't have anything of value to contribute but this is one of the best videos I've seen on UA-cam
you're an inspiration
thank you. This is just beautiful.
Wow! This is giving Ripley vibes
The mind and body aren’t always in perfect harmony and accepting that is extremely difficult. Sometimes it will ditch all logic and reasoning just to find something new.
ur videos are always so beautiful oh my gosh
Hey! New subs here..!
Me too I'm writing a book. Ugh needed some people that align with my life. Glad people like me exist here.
please upload more!! your videos are like therapy
WHAT is the name of the song that appears in the final???? it makes me feel her storie in my own skin
i love your videos keep posting!
Love the video and its vibe! ❤️
Gosh! Where do you get the music for your video? The playlist is sooooo good!
aww this was lovely I love to see the ~process~
i am in love with this please tell us when you have finished the novel, i would love to read it
this video is so incredibly beautiful!!!!
Hi, thank you for making this video! Can you tell me what you used to record it?
I wish I could voice my thoughts in the way you do - truly, this is so so so beautiful. Pleasee keep on posting❤️ Do you still film at St Andrews? - the videos are my absolute favourite as someone looking to apply!
Hi!!! You are so sweet. As for St Andrews, I haven't filmed this year, I found myself a bit distracted with life, but maybe I will in the future. I have a couple bits and pieces I've captured from the past two semesters, maybe I'll put a video together? It would be very scattered but if that's nice to see I'll work on it. Much love!!!
love your vid!!
I would use paper instead, or some sort of a digital medium. If you have to chisel everything in stone, it can make it difficult to experiment and make mistakes. Still, I admire your dedication.
This was beautiful
How did that Tarkovsky book inspire you? Sculpting in Time by him is one of my all time favorites.
thank you so much
where do this kind of people find money for their trips, the food, the accommodation, etc.?
chill voice, cool shots, internalized 0 of the monologue = subscriber +1
Nice video and content!
I would like to quote you Jack Kerouac, great writer, who in his book "The Dharma Burms" wrote a sentence that struck me so much - "One day I will find the right words, and they will be simple"
P.S. Did you know that you resemble actress and singer Maya Hawke? Like Maya you are very talented and appear confident 🔝
so cool pls keep posting
7:20 omg perfect words 🥹
takes a lot of patience to write a book, I'm in the process and not giving up
Keep going!!!! You can do it!
Can someone tell me the name of the song, which playing on the beginning
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no kidding this is the best video I have watched on youtube in my entire life! a cinematographic masterpiece 🫀 have helped and inspired me a lot on my own artist journey! thanks for sharing it! xx
Please keep making videos!
what songs are you using in this video? very curious
I'm waiting for the names 😭
@@ragoitia a week in time and yet I wait. . . Pondering
what camera do you use?
Any chance you can share a reading list from your trip?
This is nice!
Are you doing this in Paris also?
I was there seeing some friends, but I’ll head back to France in August for a retreat 💌
whats the name of the residency?
❤️
Wish I could buy you a mic. The narration on a room mic is not as clear as it could be. Keep up the good work
Did you finish the book?
loved this video and it was so interesting to see being someone who is thinking about starting writing but has no experience!
how many cups of coffe you drinks of a day?
how to find places like that and groups of people who also wants to write?
Song in the intro? I loved it
Did you find it?
@@Robertap38 not yet, I hope one day someone tell me hhaha
سكتب هنا بلغتي الأم لأنها جزء من كوني أنا
تشبهين كثير البطله من خارج قصه الفها الواقع ،كل شيء هنا صُنع بالفن
حدود هذا العالم القصصي مثير دوما
اتمنى لكَ التوفيق فيما هو قادم عزيزتي.
This struck a cord so deep within me. I am incredibly honored by your feeling words and such honest support, thank you for sharing this with me. I wish you success in all that lies too, much much love
writing books is hard
how can i reed this book?
It's "Unfinished," not undone. Undone means, typically, something falling apart or untied.
I know, but undone just felt right.
Beautiful and dreamy, although I could not hear your voice. I would suggest that you invest in a good mic.
I can see hills, but no mountains at all
breading grounds???
Can't wait to visit Italy with my wife and kids. Btw: my novel, Growing Children, by Salustiano Berrios (me), will knock your socks off. Give it a look-see.
Do you care more about the book itself or just the fact that you're writing a book? Filming yourself day 1 kind of shows what the focus is on.
@@knad7365 Does it matter? Filmed or not you start from day one, and that was all I was showing to emphasize
extremely privileged girl speaks on difficulties. really incredible ..!
I am extremely privileged and fortunate to be able to live this life, and I have nothing short of gratitude for the grace of being able to live it day in and day out. I do my very best to return that love in all and any way I can, within my local community and farther still; all in an effort to foster peace and shared solace to those who need it most. That I am fortunate amongst that is not lost on me. I share these videos to offer a space of connection to people, a hopeful sense of realness, of honesty and understanding that can be felt and shared, reminding us of that love which exists within all things, far outside of myself but in chance reflected within my own experience and remembered in the heart of another. it is my hope to share in this. While I live a life of extreme gratitude, I do sometimes struggle, for the former does not negate that, and I do my best to experience that with light too. I share these difficulties not as burdens but as gateways to more love found in the premise of a shared understanding; that if others feel this way, however they do, they are not alone. Thank you for sharing this comment.
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