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
@paytonjletko5 күн бұрын
@@jennlimwrites we love rest! Rest is so important in this marathon we call book writing!
@bbrookewrites5 күн бұрын
So excited to see your revision journey! I’m right there with ya!
@EmmaBennetAuthor14 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
@paytonjletko14 күн бұрын
For sure! That's very sweet. Thanks for asking and I'll be sure to check out the playlist.
@EmmaBennetAuthor14 күн бұрын
@paytonjletko huzzah!
@76kilosofshade8115 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. 😊
@paytonjletko15 күн бұрын
@@76kilosofshade81 thanks I can’t wait to share! Working on a series is amazing!
@76kilosofshade8115 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_writes15 күн бұрын
Good luck on your revision! I think I'll be revising all year too 😅
@paytonjletko15 күн бұрын
@@margot_c_writes cheers! All the work will be worth it
@paytonjletko15 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
@annewriting22 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!
@paytonjletko22 күн бұрын
@@annewriting ooh do you remember the name of it? And thank you! ☺️
@annewriting21 күн бұрын
@@paytonjletko unfortunately I am kind of terrible with names 😅 so I have completely forgotten LOL
@paytonjletko21 күн бұрын
@ no worries!
@JustAnotherStrugglingWriter25 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.
@paytonjletko25 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!
@jaswriting28 күн бұрын
aaah! So happy you got your hands on your draft <3 So proud of you!
@paytonjletko28 күн бұрын
thanks ☺
@janoahshaina8288Ай бұрын
So happy for you 🥹
@paytonjletkoАй бұрын
@@janoahshaina8288 thank you! ☺️
@briellewritesАй бұрын
YAY I love this so much
@76kilosofshade81Ай 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.
@paytonjletkoАй бұрын
@@76kilosofshade81 it was SO worth it to me! I’m still mind blown by it.
@76kilosofshade81Ай 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 🤭
@paytonjletkoАй бұрын
@ do it!!! And congrats! 🎉
@bbrookewritesАй бұрын
This was so exciting and I'm so happy for you!
@paytonjletkoАй бұрын
@@bbrookewrites thank you!
@nataliejaneshieldsАй бұрын
Your reaction is so sweet 🥹
@ДианаХармееваАй бұрын
Прикольно
@jaswritingАй бұрын
Omgggg GIIIRL SAAANG!! 🫣🫣🫣 You got pipes!! Love this cover so much 🥹
@paytonjletkoАй бұрын
@@jaswriting aw thanks ☺️
@meghancarlson1360Ай бұрын
I live in a small remote town as well with no coffee shops just a bar and gas station
@paytonjletkoАй бұрын
@@meghancarlson1360 that was pretty much the vibe before we came along!
@EmmaBennetAuthorАй бұрын
So many congratulations!!!
@paytonjletkoАй бұрын
@@EmmaBennetAuthor thank you!
@heathermatternАй бұрын
Woot woot so exciting!!!
@bbrookewritesАй бұрын
Yay congrats!!! :)
@paytonjletkoАй бұрын
@@bbrookewrites thank you!
@76kilosofshade81Ай бұрын
Congrats on the first draft!
@AshDaniWritesАй бұрын
I recently started drinking matcha and it's so good 🍵 Congrats on finishing the draft!
@paytonjletkoАй 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_writesАй бұрын
Congratulations! 🎉 that's amazing! And I love the coffeeshop content, it's an interesting new perspective for me! 🍵☕️
@sh0t0kan2 ай бұрын
More travel vlogs plz Let's go!!
@paytonjletko2 ай бұрын
@@sh0t0kan haha can do!
@Shanghai_Knife_Dude2 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.
@paytonjletko2 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-ye5ff2 ай бұрын
Hi, New subscriber from Nagaland, Northeast India.
@paytonjletko2 ай бұрын
@@Roman-ye5ff welcome!
@margot_c_writes2 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!
@paytonjletko2 ай бұрын
@@margot_c_writes 🥹 aw thank you! So glad you liked it
@MrVlandus2 ай бұрын
Thats a nice keyboard
@paytonjletko2 ай бұрын
@@MrVlandus thanks! I think it’s the Mofii in Sweet! It makes me feel more accomplished when I type 😆
@jaswriting2 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
@paytonjletko2 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!
@JadeJuniiper2 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
@paytonjletko2 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.
@76kilosofshade812 ай бұрын
Who doesn't love a good sushi date?! 😋
@paytonjletko2 ай бұрын
@@76kilosofshade81 right?? My favorite treat
@rivervlogs2742 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❤️
@paytonjletko2 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 ☺️
@rivervlogs2742 ай бұрын
@paytonjletko Thanks!! Yes authortube has been so great for picking up writers tips..Good luck on your writers journey💜
@paytonjletko2 ай бұрын
@ thanks!
@NellieMunroAuthor2 ай бұрын
My dogs all woke up as soon as they heard the squeaker toy at the start 😂
@paytonjletko2 ай бұрын
@@NellieMunroAuthor it drives my dog crazy when she hears it during edits 😂
@NellieMunroAuthor2 ай бұрын
@ Hahaha, I bet it does!
@EmmaBennetAuthor2 ай бұрын
Oh my goodness! Well done 😂 the blankets 😂
@paytonjletko2 ай бұрын
@@EmmaBennetAuthor 😂😂😂
@mikwrites2 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 💗
@paytonjletko2 ай бұрын
@@mikwrites we just get a little unhinged in this vlog
@jesstheninth2 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 💀
@paytonjletko2 ай бұрын
@@jesstheninth we are definitely in the same boat friend!
@NellieMunroAuthor2 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 😅
@paytonjletko2 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!
@jaswriting2 ай бұрын
“I’m tired of this grandpa!” 💀 girl you did a 12 hr challenge and pulled through!
@paytonjletko2 ай бұрын
@@jaswriting 😂😂😂
@jesstheninth2 ай бұрын
Writing and baking? Yes please. I'm still trying to get my first sourdough starter going. One day 😅
@paytonjletko2 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!
@KeuncheolYoo2 ай бұрын
You are super cute. A cute author in the literature
@JadeJuniiper2 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!
@paytonjletko2 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 🤎
@JadeJuniiper2 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 😂
@paytonjletko2 ай бұрын
@@JadeJuniiper I have to check out your channel!
@JadeJuniiper2 ай бұрын
@@paytonjletko 💕 aw thanks! Feel free to stop by any time 😂😊
@EmmaBennetAuthor3 ай бұрын
The coffee shop looks lovely!
@paytonjletko3 ай бұрын
@@EmmaBennetAuthor thank you! Maybe I’ll give you guys a tour sometime
@jaswriting3 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)
@paytonjletko3 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?? 🤪
@EmmaBennetAuthor3 ай бұрын
Sometimes writing sprints work for me, sometimes they don't because I'm awkward.
@paytonjletko3 ай бұрын
@@EmmaBennetAuthor because you’re awkward? What do you mean?
@EmmaBennetAuthor3 ай бұрын
@@paytonjletko my brain decides whether they'll help me on a particular day I feel 🤣
@paytonjletko3 ай бұрын
@@EmmaBennetAuthor oh! Haha that sounds more random than awkward to me!
@jaswriting3 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! ❤
@paytonjletko3 ай бұрын
@@jaswriting yesssss! We’re planning our honeymoon in Japan and I can’t wait!