Yeah, there is this weird psychological need to PERFECT the first draft, but the strange thing is that the ONLY way to perfect the first draft is to complete it IMPERFECTLY, let it rest, then start a second draft, IMPROVE that, and repeat that draft by draft. But many of us spin our wheels in draft 1 because we want that to be perfect, partly because it's daunting to think about multiple drafts when 1 draft was such an undertaking. Anyway, I wish you the best of luck with your series! Are you outlining all your books together, or taking them one by one?
@riyadpatelwritesАй бұрын
@@shebreathesingold8043 you are so right! I have to remind myself all the time that all a first draft has to do is exist! it’s a hard concept to grasp but I think it gets easier as you write more books and more drafts because you can see progress in revisions and start to realize you can revise anything into a good book! thank you for the well wishes! I am taking my books one at a time, but I’m a panster so I have a hard time outlining, unfortunately. my goal is that through tandem writing I can write at minimum the first draft of the first few books while I continue revising the first book so I can have an idea of what will happen in future books!
@nahlanoelle8825Ай бұрын
Good video. I'll look into the 8 sequence structure. I just read you worked on a sequel. Can you do a video on how to draft a sequel?
@riyadpatelwritesАй бұрын
@@nahlanoelle8825 yay! I’m glad it was helpful! I totally would but I’m actually current still working on my sequel and kind of running in circles trying to figure out my own process 😅 I definitely plan to make a video about it once I figure it all out!
@nahlanoelle882518 күн бұрын
@@riyadpatelwrites Working on a sequel is definitely difficult so no worries. When you finish the sequel, however you do it, I'd love to hear about it. If you're comfortable sharing your process, of course. Take care!
@riyadpatelwrites18 күн бұрын
@@nahlanoelle8825 of course!! I’ll definitely share my process here!
@shebreathesingold8043Ай бұрын
Any chance you can remove music from your vlogs when you speak, it's very hard to listen to what you're saying.
@riyadpatelwritesАй бұрын
@@shebreathesingold8043 hi! I try to cut out the music when I’m talking but sometimes I overlook a clip or two!
@andesearsАй бұрын
Hi Riya! I am right there with you, in the thick of working through my second draft for the very first time! I really enjoy your simplified explanation of the purpose each draft should serve, totally relatable! Happy I found your channel :)
@riyadpatelwritesАй бұрын
Hi! Thank you so much, I’m glad you found the video helpful! :)
@millie15072 ай бұрын
Yay! Congratulations!
@riyadpatelwrites2 ай бұрын
thank you!! 😊
@cosmicstarbug3 ай бұрын
I finished my first draft last month and feel like I'm finally ready to start figuring out the second. I really appreciate you providing the google doc templates! It looks like a good way to organize things. I've already had a mishap or two with brainstorming something and then forgetting where I wrote it all down (lost it and had to rewrite it, but I maybe like this second version better than what I remember of the first?), so I definitely need to work on how I'm organizing my notes. I wish you happy writing on your journey! :D
@riyadpatelwrites3 ай бұрын
congratulations on finishing your first draft!! and I’m so glad the templates look helpful to you-I definitely have the problem of writing ideas down on whatever is closest so it’s super helpful to have a brain dump document to collect all my thoughts. thank you and good luck on writing your second draft!! you got this!
@HayamManou3 ай бұрын
First🎉
@zuhayrah4 ай бұрын
I NEEDED THIS
@riyadpatelwrites4 ай бұрын
I’m so happy it helped!!!
@giannaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa4 ай бұрын
good advice!!!
@riyadpatelwrites4 ай бұрын
thank you!!
@Riddickisawesome1014 ай бұрын
It took me 8 years to finish the first draft, and I felt incredibly accomplished. Depression and life circumstances really impeded me, but I’m glad I got it done. How are you able to write so quickly with life getting in the way?
@riyadpatelwrites4 ай бұрын
you should feel accomplished!! not many people finish a draft and the fact that you stuck to it for 8 years even when circumstances were challenging you is a huge feat. I’ve also faced a lot of personal issues while getting through my drafts but writing has always been my biggest outlet for coping with those issues. so whenever I have something going on with my personal life that I want to avoid, I turn to writing to “turn my brain off” and escape reality. also everyone’s schedule looks different so I try not to compare my progress to anyone else’s even though I know that can be difficult!!
@Riddickisawesome1014 ай бұрын
@@riyadpatelwrites that’s really cool you’re able to do that. Usually when I’m in that state, I turn to video games and movies, but I really want to instead use writing to fill that function. It’d definitely take getting used to, but I’m sure it’s attainable. Thank you for the input and for the advice in your video.
@riyadpatelwrites4 ай бұрын
@@Riddickisawesome101 yes!! nothing wrong with turning to video games or movies! it helps to turn to things you find comfort in and it’s definitely an adjustment so go easy on yourself! I believe in you! :)
@brooke77514 ай бұрын
i feel famous 😤
@riyadpatelwrites4 ай бұрын
as you should 🤩
@itsmerose19955 ай бұрын
This is very nice content 😍
@riyadpatelwrites5 ай бұрын
thank you!
@veexverse6 ай бұрын
So inspiring I’m also working on a book❤💐
@riyadpatelwrites6 ай бұрын
yay!! good luck with your novel! :)
@RedSocksoo6 ай бұрын
What's the book even called and where can you read it? Also it would be kind of cool if you talked a little bit more about your thought proscess behind your approach to writing.
@riyadpatelwrites6 ай бұрын
hi! I’m still working on the book name rn but I can definitely talk more about my process! I’m planning on making a video soon about how I revise/write the second drafts of my novels!
@RedSocksoo6 ай бұрын
@@riyadpatelwrites Aight, I'll wait for the amazon kindle link
@riyadpatelwrites6 ай бұрын
@@RedSocksoo hahaha tysm! hopefully that will happen soon ☺️
@eoss40896 ай бұрын
good luck for writing the book! love the video xx
@riyadpatelwrites6 ай бұрын
thank you so much!
@aryan_718 ай бұрын
Have you completed your cs course?
@riyadpatelwrites6 ай бұрын
Not yet! I'm in my final semester!
@legacy_of_poseidon9 ай бұрын
I am in the middle of reading From The Dark, and I am in love with it! Thank you so much! <33
@AdrianasWonderland9 ай бұрын
are you participating na NaNoWriMo?
@riyadpatelwrites9 ай бұрын
not this year! I don’t think I have 50,000 words left in my manuscript 😅 are you?
@AdrianasWonderland9 ай бұрын
I was about to my currently my world count is zero haha@@riyadpatelwrites
@riyadpatelwrites9 ай бұрын
@@AdrianasWonderland well then it’s the perfect time to get started! :)
@AdrianasWonderland10 ай бұрын
such a nice and cozy vlog
@AdrianasWonderland10 ай бұрын
writing can be nervous but nothing feels better then a cozy and inspiring weekend with a writing goals and ideas, laptop, paper and pen
@riyadpatelwrites10 ай бұрын
100% agree! it's such a comforting feeling
@marciemilloy639410 ай бұрын
P r o m o s m 🙄
@AdrianasWonderland10 ай бұрын
i am so happy for your working journey ❤ just remember about your dreams and keep on working on your goals ❤
@riyadpatelwrites10 ай бұрын
thank you! you are the sweetest!
@AdrianasWonderland11 ай бұрын
everything that was made was made for all humas. i love disney princesses, i havnet watched the rapunzels show, but now i might. currently i am on season 3 of my little pony haha
@riyadpatelwrites11 ай бұрын
I’m glad you agree!! They can be so comforting
@AdrianasWonderland11 ай бұрын
it was fun! its nice to see you are feeling good about the story <3 that's the most important thing <3
@riyadpatelwrites11 ай бұрын
thank you!
@AdrianasWonderland11 ай бұрын
I love this video! it's so nice too se a writer being so excited and happy about writing <3 can't wait too see more ofyour videos <3
@riyadpatelwrites10 ай бұрын
thank you!
@Male-Version-of-Saber11 ай бұрын
Yeah life is all about patient if you’re not you don’t get anywhere in life with it
@zayedsharma641611 ай бұрын
❤ Marvellous sweetheart from Tripura North East
@AlisonBushkin-wt5xy Жыл бұрын
im so late fr omg but im halfway through whats currently up for into the light😁
@yangyizhuan3068 Жыл бұрын
Oh my god we commented this song lol 😂🤣😅
@yangyizhuan3068 Жыл бұрын
Like I genuinely didn't know this edit existed, I don't think I even saw it until now. Good god 😓
@sydneyedwards062 жыл бұрын
Where did you get this audio? It’s so badass
@blahblahblah21162 жыл бұрын
Yay
@blahblahblah21162 жыл бұрын
This is so cool
@ghostlyreina29662 жыл бұрын
I got really hype at the end!!
@lesly22823 жыл бұрын
this is sooo good the ending is EPIC for what i see she doesnt get blipped so she has to live 5 years without peter i havent finished the first book but i will
@isabellacavalier78993 жыл бұрын
omg, chills, literal chills... (iykyk) btw LOVED IT! On ch 19 now, so excitedddd
@trinityjoiner38303 жыл бұрын
What app is this on
@meganh4434 жыл бұрын
This looks great! What movie/tv show clips did you use?
@riyadpatelwrites4 жыл бұрын
for adelaide, i mostly used clips from phoebe tonkin in the originals and the rest was just from the marvel films!
@meganh4434 жыл бұрын
Blue Awesome, I really love the story, it’s great so far, I just started chapter 7!
@meganh4434 жыл бұрын
Blue what’s the motorcycle scene at 0:32 from?
@riyadpatelwrites4 жыл бұрын
Megan H thank you for reading! unfortunately, i don’t remember where i got that scene from. i actually made this a couple years ago :/
@emmah4184 жыл бұрын
Wow going to read it now
@girirajponnambalam19744 жыл бұрын
Read your book waiting for 100th chapter
@girirajponnambalam19744 жыл бұрын
Hey it's me here 😁 wow.. I love this vid it's so difficult to see this after reading the last chapter..Pls don't erase adie's memory it's all she has got now.. and don't KIll HER. I will be waiting for the next update Your very dedicated reader Tanya Wow... I revealed my name... Nick name hee 😂😁
@girirajponnambalam19744 жыл бұрын
Wow I read your book and I loved it in 29th chapter now
@elazukowska75284 жыл бұрын
I just read the last chapter for now and cried like a baby. And now this edit. 😭😭😭ugh. It hurts so much