The Inspiration For My Book ✨🌌
10:40
I Finished My First Draft
29:51
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@AnneWestphall
@AnneWestphall 4 күн бұрын
These are beautiful! Where are you located?
@paytonjletko
@paytonjletko 4 күн бұрын
Toulon, IL - West Main Coffee Company
@jennlimwrites
@jennlimwrites 5 күн бұрын
Good luck with edits!! I totally was not considering the rest period in my projections for how long I should give the draft to breath before edits LOL so thanks for the reminder
@paytonjletko
@paytonjletko 5 күн бұрын
@@jennlimwrites we love rest! Rest is so important in this marathon we call book writing!
@bbrookewrites
@bbrookewrites 5 күн бұрын
So excited to see your revision journey! I’m right there with ya!
@EmmaBennetAuthor
@EmmaBennetAuthor 14 күн бұрын
Would it be okay for me to add this video to a collaboration playlist I'm part of? kzbin.info/aero/PLnSiposFlv-hqQ8Ak1rgwpAIT8TqyKt67
@paytonjletko
@paytonjletko 14 күн бұрын
For sure! That's very sweet. Thanks for asking and I'll be sure to check out the playlist.
@EmmaBennetAuthor
@EmmaBennetAuthor 14 күн бұрын
@paytonjletko huzzah!
@76kilosofshade81
@76kilosofshade81 15 күн бұрын
Developmental edits? Good luck. Me too this year, as soon as I finish my first draft (third in series). I love seeing the business goals/upgrades and can't wait to see how you progress on all of these. 😊
@paytonjletko
@paytonjletko 15 күн бұрын
@@76kilosofshade81 thanks I can’t wait to share! Working on a series is amazing!
@76kilosofshade81
@76kilosofshade81 15 күн бұрын
@ thanks! They’re novels 4-6 since summer 2020 and I finally feel like I have half an idea about what I’m doing 😁
@margot_c_writes
@margot_c_writes 15 күн бұрын
Good luck on your revision! I think I'll be revising all year too 😅
@paytonjletko
@paytonjletko 15 күн бұрын
@@margot_c_writes cheers! All the work will be worth it
@paytonjletko
@paytonjletko 15 күн бұрын
Here's the link the free Notion template I used in this video by Nika Erculj: www.notion.so/marketplace/templates/2025reset?cr=cre%253Anikaerculj
@annewriting
@annewriting 22 күн бұрын
that's very cool! I think I read a book that's a Bangsian Fantasy sometime recently hehe I love the idea of exploring those questions 😊 I wish you the most luck on the second draft!
@paytonjletko
@paytonjletko 22 күн бұрын
@@annewriting ooh do you remember the name of it? And thank you! ☺️
@annewriting
@annewriting 21 күн бұрын
@@paytonjletko unfortunately I am kind of terrible with names 😅 so I have completely forgotten LOL
@paytonjletko
@paytonjletko 21 күн бұрын
@ no worries!
@JustAnotherStrugglingWriter
@JustAnotherStrugglingWriter 25 күн бұрын
Great tips! I'm 30k into my first draft now and it's a major goal for 2025 to finish this draft and get started on revisions.
@paytonjletko
@paytonjletko 25 күн бұрын
@@JustAnotherStrugglingWriter congrats on 30k! That’s a huge milestone. Setting a soft and hard deadline also really helped me finish my first draft. It kept me so motivated I ended up up finishing by the soft deadline and am enjoying the holidays as my break before revision!
@jaswriting
@jaswriting 28 күн бұрын
aaah! So happy you got your hands on your draft <3 So proud of you!
@paytonjletko
@paytonjletko 28 күн бұрын
thanks ☺
@janoahshaina8288
@janoahshaina8288 Ай бұрын
So happy for you 🥹
@paytonjletko
@paytonjletko Ай бұрын
@@janoahshaina8288 thank you! ☺️
@briellewrites
@briellewrites Ай бұрын
YAY I love this so much
@76kilosofshade81
@76kilosofshade81 Ай бұрын
How exciting! Congrats on being done your first draft and wading into the revision waters. I'm so intrigued by seeing people print their proof copies...maybe I'll try the same.
@paytonjletko
@paytonjletko Ай бұрын
@@76kilosofshade81 it was SO worth it to me! I’m still mind blown by it.
@76kilosofshade81
@76kilosofshade81 Ай бұрын
@@paytonjletko I'm working on the third in my series and the idea of getting a proof copy of all three is kinda thrilling, I must admit 🤭
@paytonjletko
@paytonjletko Ай бұрын
@ do it!!! And congrats! 🎉
@bbrookewrites
@bbrookewrites Ай бұрын
This was so exciting and I'm so happy for you!
@paytonjletko
@paytonjletko Ай бұрын
@@bbrookewrites thank you!
@nataliejaneshields
@nataliejaneshields Ай бұрын
Your reaction is so sweet 🥹
@ДианаХармеева
@ДианаХармеева Ай бұрын
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@jaswriting
@jaswriting Ай бұрын
Omgggg GIIIRL SAAANG!! 🫣🫣🫣 You got pipes!! Love this cover so much 🥹
@paytonjletko
@paytonjletko Ай бұрын
@@jaswriting aw thanks ☺️
@meghancarlson1360
@meghancarlson1360 Ай бұрын
I live in a small remote town as well with no coffee shops just a bar and gas station
@paytonjletko
@paytonjletko Ай бұрын
@@meghancarlson1360 that was pretty much the vibe before we came along!
@EmmaBennetAuthor
@EmmaBennetAuthor Ай бұрын
So many congratulations!!!
@paytonjletko
@paytonjletko Ай бұрын
@@EmmaBennetAuthor thank you!
@heathermattern
@heathermattern Ай бұрын
Woot woot so exciting!!!
@bbrookewrites
@bbrookewrites Ай бұрын
Yay congrats!!! :)
@paytonjletko
@paytonjletko Ай бұрын
@@bbrookewrites thank you!
@76kilosofshade81
@76kilosofshade81 Ай бұрын
Congrats on the first draft!
@AshDaniWrites
@AshDaniWrites Ай бұрын
I recently started drinking matcha and it's so good 🍵 Congrats on finishing the draft!
@paytonjletko
@paytonjletko Ай бұрын
@@AshDaniWrites love matcha! So glad you’re part of the club now 🍵 I love adding flavors to it like lavender or raspberry too!
@margot_c_writes
@margot_c_writes Ай бұрын
Congratulations! 🎉 that's amazing! And I love the coffeeshop content, it's an interesting new perspective for me! 🍵☕️
@sh0t0kan
@sh0t0kan 2 ай бұрын
More travel vlogs plz Let's go!!
@paytonjletko
@paytonjletko 2 ай бұрын
@@sh0t0kan haha can do!
@Shanghai_Knife_Dude
@Shanghai_Knife_Dude 2 ай бұрын
Congrats. I just reach 300 subscribers, but i don't give them a shit. I do video for my own memory. carry on.
@paytonjletko
@paytonjletko 2 ай бұрын
@@Shanghai_Knife_Dude congrats on reaching 300 subs! I’m super grateful for each sub and person viewing. It adds up to a great community and I think making authentic videos we enjoy as creators is the way to go instead of chasing the algorithm and numbers.
@Roman-ye5ff
@Roman-ye5ff 2 ай бұрын
Hi, New subscriber from Nagaland, Northeast India.
@paytonjletko
@paytonjletko 2 ай бұрын
@@Roman-ye5ff welcome!
@margot_c_writes
@margot_c_writes 2 ай бұрын
Loved this! Such a pretty travelog! 🏔 Congrats again on 100 subs! I am sure you will be hitting 1000 before you know it!
@paytonjletko
@paytonjletko 2 ай бұрын
@@margot_c_writes 🥹 aw thank you! So glad you liked it
@MrVlandus
@MrVlandus 2 ай бұрын
Thats a nice keyboard
@paytonjletko
@paytonjletko 2 ай бұрын
@@MrVlandus thanks! I think it’s the Mofii in Sweet! It makes me feel more accomplished when I type 😆
@jaswriting
@jaswriting 2 ай бұрын
Scrivener is such a powerful tool I love it!! and omg I feel u on cutting a character. She was one of those characters that was in the story in the beginning but didn't really appear in the story again until much later XD anywaysss happy 28th birthday!! <3
@paytonjletko
@paytonjletko 2 ай бұрын
@@jaswriting thanks! And I’m glad I’m not the only one who has cut a character before the first draft is even over!
@JadeJuniiper
@JadeJuniiper 2 ай бұрын
Yeah 20s were weiiiiiird~ I never see people actually cut characters in vlogs! Good for you!! You can totally fix ANYTHING that comes your way. This is your story and it’s inside you just the way it needs to be. ♥️ YAY FOR OVER THE GARDEN WALL
@paytonjletko
@paytonjletko 2 ай бұрын
@@JadeJuniiper yeah, people don’t talk about it enough (life in your twenties). And thank you! I am so late to the party but obsessed with the show now.
@76kilosofshade81
@76kilosofshade81 2 ай бұрын
Who doesn't love a good sushi date?! 😋
@paytonjletko
@paytonjletko 2 ай бұрын
@@76kilosofshade81 right?? My favorite treat
@rivervlogs274
@rivervlogs274 2 ай бұрын
I got back into writing recently and really want to finish my story. It's been so fun going through the world building process! As an amateur writer I'm always eager to learn and see how others write❤️
@paytonjletko
@paytonjletko 2 ай бұрын
@@rivervlogs274 congrats! It sounds like we’re on similar paths. The yt writing community has been extremely helpful for me too. Keep writing ☺️
@rivervlogs274
@rivervlogs274 2 ай бұрын
@paytonjletko Thanks!! Yes authortube has been so great for picking up writers tips..Good luck on your writers journey💜
@paytonjletko
@paytonjletko 2 ай бұрын
@ thanks!
@NellieMunroAuthor
@NellieMunroAuthor 2 ай бұрын
My dogs all woke up as soon as they heard the squeaker toy at the start 😂
@paytonjletko
@paytonjletko 2 ай бұрын
@@NellieMunroAuthor it drives my dog crazy when she hears it during edits 😂
@NellieMunroAuthor
@NellieMunroAuthor 2 ай бұрын
@ Hahaha, I bet it does!
@EmmaBennetAuthor
@EmmaBennetAuthor 2 ай бұрын
Oh my goodness! Well done 😂 the blankets 😂
@paytonjletko
@paytonjletko 2 ай бұрын
@@EmmaBennetAuthor 😂😂😂
@mikwrites
@mikwrites 2 ай бұрын
im obsessed with the panic singing at 8:46 and the blanket bundle you eventually turned into - way to go!!!! writing for 12 hours is a huge feat 💗
@paytonjletko
@paytonjletko 2 ай бұрын
@@mikwrites we just get a little unhinged in this vlog
@jesstheninth
@jesstheninth 2 ай бұрын
I totally relate to feeling overwhelmed about everything that goes into making a book, and haven't even finished the first draft yet RIP 💀
@paytonjletko
@paytonjletko 2 ай бұрын
@@jesstheninth we are definitely in the same boat friend!
@NellieMunroAuthor
@NellieMunroAuthor 2 ай бұрын
Subbed! ❤ I just posted a video about having to get up at 4am to write because of my job, but I can’t even comprehend how busy your schedule must be with all your businesses plus writing 😅
@paytonjletko
@paytonjletko 2 ай бұрын
@@NellieMunroAuthor there’s definitely more flexibility with running a business, but it takes up a lot of brain space. Sometimes I feel guilt over the seemingly endless business to do list but writing and YT are also important to me and prevent me from getting too wrapped up in negativity around these three big things (coffee shop, YT, the book) in my life. Getting up at 4am is brutal but kudos to you! It’s totally going to be worth it!
@jaswriting
@jaswriting 2 ай бұрын
“I’m tired of this grandpa!” 💀 girl you did a 12 hr challenge and pulled through!
@paytonjletko
@paytonjletko 2 ай бұрын
@@jaswriting 😂😂😂
@jesstheninth
@jesstheninth 2 ай бұрын
Writing and baking? Yes please. I'm still trying to get my first sourdough starter going. One day 😅
@paytonjletko
@paytonjletko 2 ай бұрын
@@jesstheninth it’s a lot of work every day to get it going but it’s pretty low maintenance once you have it. Totally worth it!
@KeuncheolYoo
@KeuncheolYoo 2 ай бұрын
You are super cute. A cute author in the literature
@JadeJuniiper
@JadeJuniiper 2 ай бұрын
Just found your channel and this was such a fun vlog! I’m super interested in your coffee shop / author journey that’s such a dream! I did have a little trouble hearing you in the latter half of the video alongside the music, I used to do this in my vlogs until someone told me! So I just thought I’d share since I’d found it helpful. Subbing for sure! Very excited to look at your backlog!
@paytonjletko
@paytonjletko 2 ай бұрын
@@JadeJuniiper oh thank you for telling me! I’ll have to add subtitles in the future or adjust the levels more. My ears must adjust to that quieter sound level as I edit! Thank you, thank you! This week has been crazy at the coffee shop with sick calls but I’ll get back to my regular uploading schedule next week. Thanks for joining the journey 🤎
@JadeJuniiper
@JadeJuniiper 2 ай бұрын
@ oh no! That must make it so busy for you! Hope it smooths out before the holidays! I look forward to your next one! I’m a pretty spontaneous uploader myself so no pressure from me 😂
@paytonjletko
@paytonjletko 2 ай бұрын
@@JadeJuniiper I have to check out your channel!
@JadeJuniiper
@JadeJuniiper 2 ай бұрын
@@paytonjletko 💕 aw thanks! Feel free to stop by any time 😂😊
@EmmaBennetAuthor
@EmmaBennetAuthor 3 ай бұрын
The coffee shop looks lovely!
@paytonjletko
@paytonjletko 3 ай бұрын
@@EmmaBennetAuthor thank you! Maybe I’ll give you guys a tour sometime
@jaswriting
@jaswriting 3 ай бұрын
Waaah a 12-hour-writing challenge would be epic 👀 and my project is going okay??? I think??? Hahaha I have yet to edit a single chapter because I’m refusing to leave the drawing board until I’m happy with my character profiles! (Yes, it’s been a gruelling 2 weeks just figuring out their personalities lol)
@paytonjletko
@paytonjletko 3 ай бұрын
@@jaswriting it’ll be so worth it though! Sometimes I get so caught up in deadlines that I don’t let myself have the creative breathing room I need. Also I think you just helped me commit to the 12 hour writing challenge…maybe?? 🤪
@EmmaBennetAuthor
@EmmaBennetAuthor 3 ай бұрын
Sometimes writing sprints work for me, sometimes they don't because I'm awkward.
@paytonjletko
@paytonjletko 3 ай бұрын
@@EmmaBennetAuthor because you’re awkward? What do you mean?
@EmmaBennetAuthor
@EmmaBennetAuthor 3 ай бұрын
@@paytonjletko my brain decides whether they'll help me on a particular day I feel 🤣
@paytonjletko
@paytonjletko 3 ай бұрын
@@EmmaBennetAuthor oh! Haha that sounds more random than awkward to me!
@jaswriting
@jaswriting 3 ай бұрын
I can attest sushi from Japan just hit different!! me and my husband would buy cold drinks from the vending machine like 3x a day lol I miss it so much 😢 lovely vlog as always, Payton! ❤
@paytonjletko
@paytonjletko 3 ай бұрын
@@jaswriting yesssss! We’re planning our honeymoon in Japan and I can’t wait!