a 100% honest vlog about my nanowrimo so far... it's chaotic

[@x.lilli.x8631]

please please please more vlogs I love this! Just listen to somebody elses thoughts while they are going trough a simulare process is just so refreshing

[@juliannaleclair]

same here!!

[@sunshinejulie5687]

Yes to this! I live for these vlogs!

[@espritunnique]

Yess!!! ❤

[@x.lilli.x8631]

in the last weeks I have binged your “write with me live“ playlist and now I have only one scene left!! Tysm it really helped💕

[@nikoletta_]

I've binged the whole playlist multiple times over the years 😅

[@petermartin4298]

A few years ago my sister was suffering from mild depression. I began writing a story in segments and posting it for her to read. She fell in love with a character who unfortunately was doomed. I mean this story was supposed to last a few weeks until she felt better. It lasted way past her feeling better, almost 11 months. Any way when I finally killed off this character my sister went nuts. Rang up and yelled at me. Would yell at me at family gatherings. Okay gotta fix this. I am using this month to push on with my story to brings the character back. I am aiming at around 30 t0 40 thousand words over November and 120 thousand total. The thing is my notes for the story currently runs to 300,000 words. That's me. Happy NaNoWriMo everyone

[@WarmasterMoloch]

This is bordering on the plot of Misery. If your sister tells you she's your 'Number One fan', you might need to go into hiding. Your ankles will thank you for your caution.

[@arcane9205]

​@@WarmasterMolochI just saw this yesterday 😭

[@beingosas140]

I don't want to be that person but your sister was suffering from mild depression and you thought to write a book with a character that was doomed to die.... like damn 😂 I just find that so hilarious

[@june29378]

​@beingosas140 I'm on her side that's just sabotage

[@Gorboduc]

Arabian Nights vibe.

[@BlueBelle277]

Girl I strive for your level of productivity

[@Kiki-alienmom]

I haven't written a word! But I have been having long talks with my characters and I've had some really big revelations and worked out some major plot points for my trilogy. I've been working on this for 5 years, and this has finally brought me within reaching distance of me being able to complete the outline for all 3 books. I'm so excited! I've written 70k words in that time of brain dump info and back and forth with ideas about the plot, and it's just started to snap together in the past few weeks. I owe a lot of that to you Abbie and your videos! I've probably watched them all at least twice. THANK YOU! 🫶🤘

[@LivTheElf]

4:17 BABY ABBIE AND KATE!!!🥹🥹AHHHHH you guys are so stinkin adorable!!

[@JamieWhiler]

Thank you Abbie! I've missed your blogs so much. They never fail to inspire me, get me out of a writing rut, or even just make a busy/stressful day suddenly so peaceful and enjoyable. Thank you so, so, so much. Who else finished this video and then decided they were going to go finish their book? Seriously, I can't thank you enough.

[@DeborahPettit]

I wanted to write 10,000 words and finish my book. I already made the goal! I couldn’t believe how many words I was able to write some days. Word count is new to me. Not the end-all, but I needed to see how much I could write. Now I am editing my book. Yay! My favorite part, for sure.

[@tiffanygordon-co]

This is my first official NaNoWriMo and my goal is to write 50,000 words of a YA novel I've been sitting on for years now. I'm currently about 12k words in. Fingers crossed I get to my goal by the end of the month. Either way, it's been super fun so much. Loved your write with me session, I actually got most of my writing for this week done that day. Can't wait for your next livestream!

[@Beth11271]

You go this. I'm on my 15th NaNo, 44k already done. The key is to write it all out first, then edit it after the win.

[@NotClare72]

YES a chaotic vlog!! Tysm for everything Abbie! Ily can't wait to watch and be encouraged in my own writing goals this month :)

[@cobralily]

A VLOG!! Can't wait!! I've really slacked on my projects, because I'm honestly so stuck and have no creativity or motivation :/

[@umalbaneen6789]

My advice : 1. Create an inspiration playlist. Mine has 70+ songs! They can really give you a boost. 2. Find an accountability partner. It doesn't need to be anyone special; they just need to be there. My own accountability partner is an online AI!

[@Caitlin_WritesBooks]

​@@umalbaneen6789what does accountability partner mean?

[@cobralily]

@@umalbaneen6789 Thank for this!! An Accountability partner is a good idea!! :D

[@NeonAGC]

@@Caitlin_WritesBooks Basically, it's someone you ask to tell you each day to do your work and keep pressing on even if it's hard. (and they will be very very disappointed in you if you get lazy and don't meet your quota for the day :( but only because they want to see you do well and succeed.)

[@mosspoet6143]

Man a in person writing retreat with Abbie would be epic!

[@aresaurelian]

I doubt she would have time to be there every day? We could play big screen replays and LIVE streams with Abbie on the walls in the lobby. As in a Public Library Mansion. It would be expensive, relaxed, good food, good beverages, therapy, and everything a proper writer would need, or want. Most exquisite design, interior design, green plants in the corners, light and shadows like a Midjourney scene.

[@mosspoet6143]

@aresaurelian All goods thing that would make me feel significantly better about life

[@albertross2456]

Marrying her would be cool too

[@mosspoet6143]

@albertross2456 I mean...sure? Genuinely did not see that reply coming.

[@albertross2456]

@@mosspoet6143 I'm a sucker for her personality. Big time. I wish I was good enough to approach her IRL

[@bluebookstufff]

your vlogs are so cinematic but also entertaining and inspiring! thank you for everything you do abbie، im so excited to read your next releases! also, little kate and abbie are SO CUTE

[@SerenaMontoya-x1c]

What a pleasant surprise! I love getting a behind the scenes look into your creativity and upcoming projects. Truly looking forward to reading your next book! I am not participating in Nano... and never have, but I plan to allot more time to writing as I'm working on my debut novel/(potential)series. Good luck this upcoming week with your query and writing!🖋⌨

[@DavidLewis-v4m]

Mad respect for including Mozart. Best of luck to you and your whopping two projects at the same time.

[@TMscifiwrtr]

😮 Bonus material! Was shocked and pleased. Wasn't expecting any thing till Wednesday. Way cool vlog. Thanks for sharing, look forward to the next one.

[@AlyssaDyck-uj9dr]

This was so fun to watch! I haven’t actually set any goals for nanowrimo in particular, but I’m currently writing a novel for school. I started in September, and my goal has been at least 1,000 words per day. I haven’t reached that goal every single day, but it helps keep me going and motivated. I’m currently at 72,000 words and I’m aiming for 80,000. Almost there!

[@abby_x_art]

ABBIE!!!! When I saw u posted this, I literally became so excited and clicked right away bc I love love LOVE your videos and vlogs! You don’t know how much I miss the vlogs, i’m so grateful and over the moon that you’re resuming them. I’ve watched all of your vlogs and they complement and harmonize with your writing advice videos so well! I cannot wait to read that historical mystery novel (also that baby picture of you and Kate was so heartwarming!) For November this yr, I want to write and complete a short story that I’ll be entering into a competition! I’ll come back to my comment at the end of November and update you all ❤

[@forevercatholic243]

Thank you for this beautiful, inspirational and thoroughly enjoyable video! This came out just as I needed it! I love that you accept, affirm and even encourage a non-traditional NaNoWriMo plan! For me, participating in NaNo has been different this year since on October 31st, I finished my second novel!! Obviously, that made me super excited and proud, but since it was so close to the mark, I couldn't really do NaNo. Right now, I'm just looking for my next big project, prepping for edit on my first novel and grieving the loss of one of my dear main characters (second novel! 😭) Thanks for your content and all that you do. Because of you, I have two fully-finished novels, both at about 150k words. You're the reason I started writing and the reason I could continue after first making that choice. Thank you for being amazing, inspiring, encouraging and awesomely YOU!

[@piedmontaker]

I just finished my first book. Vampire Horror. Book 1 of a series. Now to move onto edit and revise. Work is about to get super busy, so, January I will start book 2. Thank you so much Abbie. I’ve wanted to write a novel for so many years, but it felt like a daunting task. Thank you for waking me through it.

[@CecyMaioli-c9j]

I'm really excited for you no-fiction book!!!! It's an amazing idea, Abbie. You are amazing!!!

[@loucievaconsin2698]

6:24 I didn't know Abby ice skated!! She looks so pretty and graceful when doing it 😍

[@sofiagswriting]

OMGGG I MISSED YOUR VLOGS SM!!! Ilysm Abbie, you are the reason I'm still writing.🤍

[@DavidLewis-v4m]

I'm mostly pants-ing a blend of Western and High Fantasy. It's about a dad and his three sons, and eventually his own dad, 3 generations of bounty hunters and gun mages (which is a gunslinger that can channel spells into the bullets to go off when they hit, or just alternate between casting spells and shooting). Way behind projected word count so far but not alarmed. I'm watching the Fistful of Dollars trilogy, which is honestly being insanely helpful.

[@fatemesalehi7066]

Intresting☺️

[@bessieburnet9816]

Sounds epic! Story name for future reference?

[@DavidLewis-v4m]

@@bessieburnet9816 Gunmage: The Ballad of Stephen Reynolds

[@alexor081]

Creative chaos is something I sympathise all to well. 😂

[@The101Rurple]

love the vlog! made me feel better about my own prospects as I'm still in the planning mode of writing my first novel (which has now become a trilogy idea!) i wrote up a table with a chapter guide, with the 'what happens' and what does 'protag 1 learn' and what does 'protag 2 learn' in each chapter ect.

[@rachehester]

love this vlog abbie!!! i just love watching writers talk about their writing journey and process, it makes me motivated as well 🥹 can't wait for your next vlog!!!

[@KaylaHanlin]

I am currently working on typing and editing my current chapters for my first book in my series. I have also been struggling with motivation to even continue to write more of my story lately. I love watching your videos on your journey as an author because it helps to bring my motivation of writing back so thank you for sharing your journey and experience for people like me who love to write stories.

[@casgrotto]

yay! I loved this nano vlog! This was so cozy and fun, and i loved how long it was too and getting to see your progress. I didn't actually partake in any sort of writing challenge this month because of other life events that required my attention. When I do start getting back into the swing of writing I plan to review my outline using a outlining book i picked up that really helped me write an awesome short film script. I think using that same process on my novel will help me perfect the structure and fill in gaps where I'm a little lost. Thanks so much for sharing your nano writing with us Abbie!

[@Disaster_Macaroni]

Last year was my first attempt at NaNo, but I failed miserably because I started partway through the month and wasn’t prepared at ALL. This time I spent the whole year preparing on and off, and even practiced in July by writing as much as I could every day and seeing what it got me. Originally I was gonna write the first draft of one of my books for this year’s NaNo, but I ended up deciding to write a fanfic instead and I’m actually so glad I did. Writing a fanfic has made it easier for me to actually come up with plot stuff and write the dang story. I also joined some Discord writing servers and the writing sprints they host in there have been insanely helpful. On Thursday and Friday I wrote over 2,000 words which broke my record for daily word count. I also feel like writing this fic is teaching me a lot about my process, and better exposing me to my own strengths and weaknesses. The fic will have three parts and part one is already almost done! I seriously hope I can stick this out and actually finish a long-form project for once. I’m already so proud of how far I’ve come, and I also have my best friend/critique partner to thank for all their help and support!

[@JustJen993]

Squeeee! A vlog! I LOVE your vlogs! This month I'm just trying to make time for myself to prioritize my writing and get back to the joy it used to bring me.

[@colbyreader]

This video is bringing me unprecedented joy

[@ashley_and_the_final_girls]

My goal for November is to actually START the writing process. I've outlined this thing to death, and it's a vicious cycle. Outline the whole book, then start writing the first chapter and then BAM, think up a "brilliant" idea (i.e. red herring, new character, new plot point, etc). And because of that new great, brilliant THING, my brain's like, "Well, Ashley, it's time to re-outline EVERTHING because this new great brilliant THING isn't in your old outline." So, we're back to chapter 1...and it starts again. I AM DETERMINED to stop outlining and go for it. This damn book has been playing in my head for years...oh god, YEARS. It needs to come out. (I did just have a baby girl last year so I'm being a little bit kind to myself for the slow progress.)

[@rouasz7254]

pleaseee we need more vlogs, i looove your vlogs ❤❤❤

[@dearreaderrr]

NaNoWriMo has ended now but it was my first time participating and I wrote 50,000 words of a new mystery novel and its the most I've ever written so I'm really proud of myself. I hope to have the first draft finished at around 70,000 words by the end of this year! I also took a break from writing and went ice skating so it was fun to see you do that as well Abbie!

[@Art1tseL1lac]

1:40 HELP! I feel the secondhand pressure

[@RichardColeman-v6y]

NaNoWriMo and Howards End quotes. Traditional publishing is just one more avenue to reach the readers you are targeting; if you feel it is the right choice for this book, go for it. Good luck and stay the course!

[@livingfaithgarden8327]

My goal this month has been to work on my book in some way every day. Sometimes, that means organizing thoughts. Other times, I'm writing a scene. Some days, it is simply listening to a video or podcast on how to make my writing better. Today was super busy, I edited a few sentences. 🤷‍♀️

[@angelacurry5760]

I love the term "off grid" NaNoWriMo and am attempting to use the process to review the first draft of a novel I wrote last year. I am translating each page I edit to a word count - just to have something to track. Your videos are so informative and fun to listen to. I've learned a lot from you and can't wait to see you publish your non-fictional storytelling book - all the best!

[@hannahewoods]

when you said that you need to write fiction for your survival~ I completely understand that and feel it on so many levels. if it's dramatic we can just be dramatic together😂🤍 love this vlog so much! Just seeing your writing process brings me so much inspiration for my own!

[@FairytaleFangirl]

This is the earliest I’ve ever been! This is my first year doing NaNoWriMo. I think I went in way too overconfident to be honest I considered for a while doing two different projects at once, for a total of 100,000 words across thirty days. Thank goodness I chose not to go through with that 😅

[@starieonAA]

im sorry 100,000?!?!?!?!??!

[@DavidLewis-v4m]

Yeah I put down the project I was doing to start another for NaNoWriMo. I'll get back to the first one when this is done (month or book IDK yet).

[@goopysubject]

I've been taking some time away from trying to write actual drafts, because the whole staring for hours at the blank page and hating everything that comes out thing was happening A LOT. I've been writing for a year now and I have learned not to push myself through that, because feeling unmotivated and very critical is not how I ACTUALLY feel about writing in general. It's just a mood and it needs time to breathe so it can go away. So I've been watching a lot of writing videos, geeting in touch with other writers' perspectives on writing and routine and creativity in general... I have also finally decided to actually plot my story, in hopes that it will help me break through the blank page staring contest. I sat down with a video about plotting that really resonated with me and wrote down step by step. Then, I sat down with the first step, which was just brainstorming. And I thought I wouldn't get anything out of it, because I brainstormed by novel one year ago and got pretty far with it, I thought now I just need to string everything together, structure those ideas... But oh, man! I came up with such a delicious backstory for my story's setting. It just came to me and led me to come up with some good plot ideas that stem from that background... And it reminded me so much of when I was first starting out, and had no idea this would become such a big thing for me, such a dream. Such a job too. I used to just play around with these ideas, these characters and settings... And I was just focused on having fun! So this has been a major breakthrough for me recently, to never forget to just have fun with it. No matter how seriously I actually take it. It's my biggest joy as well. And I should never let that go. So for this november, I will just continue to experiment. I'm back to the drawing board and I think I might just doodle for a bit.

[@TFE134]

I’ve been walking a lot more to get the brainstorming flowing in my mind. Getting out and moving helps so much.

[@salsatosalchow7294]

Girl you figure skate!!?? My two worlds just collided in this video! I don’t talk about writing in my skating progress videos but since I’ve been following you I’ve written two books in a series. Currently working on ch 3 of a new novel for a new series. I feel like I’m living three separate lives all in the same day-writing, skating, and working. Thank you for being part of my writing journey. I hope you keep skating. The challenge is so rejuvinating. Adult skaters are the best!

[@jessicamdenham]

I am so excited to hear about your nonfiction book!!!!

[@fableroseacademy]

I love this so much!!! Your vlogs are my favorite! 💛 I’m so excited you are doing more of these this nano! For November my writing goal is just to make time everyday to write something! I’m currently brainstorming a story I’m really excited about and I can’t wait to see where this story goes! I’m so excited to see how you traditionally publish your nonfiction book! That is so exciting and I hope you share more about the process!

[@jennakoi3873]

Was listening to this while I worked on my NaNoWriMo project. I'm not doing a traditional NaNoWriMo, just trying to get the total word count over all the stuff I'm working on this month. It's November 11 and I've got 9000 words. Very behind but that's okay! Thank you for the great vlog!

[@RosenRotInk]

My goal for NaNo this year is just to deep dive into the second book of my contemporary fantasy trilogy and to begin writing the first draft, while doing all my other creative and chaotic stuff. :D I need to have some projects finished when my short story came back from editing, so that I can concentrate on my anthology text. This is my first time working with a publisher, even if it's just for an anthology. Like you said. There is no second chance for a first impression. And I would like to take advantage of this opportunity. Maybe they'll be interested in my trilogy - as long as they accept manuscripts again. :D Oh... I have to thank you, Abbie. I applied everything I learned from you to this short story. This also seems to be well received on the German book market. This feeling... reading "We would like to print your story" - is such an incentive and it makes me very proud. So thank you Abbie for all the work you do and inspiration you give us. 🥰 Big hugs from Germany Anke

[@sunshinejulie5687]

Yay! Writing vlogs are back, I'm so excited!!! It's just like old times! So far so good with my Nano. I'm attempting the full 50k for the first time. I love the concept of making NOvember your own thing, but I also love when we all do a thing together. Anyway, I loved the video. Thanks for sharing 🤗

[@jennaclinkenbeard]

Love your vlogs. I hope that you’re going to be doing more of them this month because I love hearing about your writing progress and seeing a look at your life behind the scenes.

[@erinjames9801]

For me this month is a mix of new and old. I am new to the idea of NanoWrimo. Although I am not officially participating I am challenging myself to the word count and keeping track to keep myself motivated. As someone who works overnights I focus my writing time before work because it is a stress reliever for me. I work in home security so writing is a stress relief and motivation for me. My project for the month is a WIP that I've been working on for a while. I was going to start a new non fanfiction project from scratch, but figured I'd be better suited with finishing my WIP fanfiction first.

[@Claire_Multipassion_Creative]

Wonderful vlog! Beautifully edited. Ice skating looks so fun 🤩 totally not getting political but it was with a heavy heart to hang up my NANOWRIMO love after more than 12 years of “trying” to win it lol 😅 just don’t stand by the company anymore. That said I looooove November because it brings the writer out in all of us, even us seasoned writers! I say we make “off grid Nano” the official unofficial name 😂😂😂 You rock Abby! And yes as a Patreon I can safely say your live trainings bring massive value 💚✨

[@razv1980]

I started writing a fantasy story because of you. Hope it will be a novel in the end. Even though I cheated and I started in the last week of October, my goal for November is to finish a rough draft. Right now, on the 10th, I have about 14000 words and lot of placeholders, so I am quite happy. I am writing this comment to thank you for helping me. And I don't mean just with tutorial videos, but with the inspiration to start doing it. I am not really taking part in NaNoWriMo, but, as you said, I'm trying to make it a habit this month. Thanks again and good luck with your books!

[@tonydeveyra4611]

I've been cruising through nanowrimo this year, and i attribute some of my success to advice I've received from you over the years. So much so that I've decided to name a mentor character in my book after you, Abbie.

[@victoriaadeline-00]

I'm also working on two books. My debut contemporary romance novel and my historical romance. Thank you so much, Abbie. I've been watching you since I was 13, and I'm now 17..😊❤

[@IsaAlsbury]

It's my first time doing this, I first heard about it from you Abbie, so thank you! and I am currently waaaay behind, but I plan on taking this book slow, because I have many, many hobbies and am trying to balance craft markets, Nanowrimo, and other things. I find my creative spark in doing these other hobbies, they usually lead me to creative bursts that help me with my first Fantasy novel! thank you for all your writing tips, I've never been so happy to write before.

[@anandaferraresi]

OMG WHAT A COZY COZY VLOG. PLS MAKE MORE OF THEM! They're so beautiful to watch, Abbieeee!

[@WriterAly]

The ice skating vibes 🤩🤩 you *are* main character energyyy! We spent the weekend chopping and stacking firewood, can't wait for those cozy evenings to set in. My favorite way to get movement in is to go for hikes with our dogs on the weekends. Being outside and with them reminds me to play and not take myself or my art too seriously. My November goal is to have exploratory writing time for an hour a day, 5 days a week. Just trying to get back into my own writing practice. Working on an urban fantasy trilogy and I'm having fun taking my time to explore characters, setting, outline. My goal is to officially start draft 0 in January 🥰

[@kcherbel9230]

I agree wholeheartedly! I'm trying to make NaNoWriMo my own. Working on something for my readers to curl up and read for the holidays - my annual winter tale!

[@thitpoulsen352]

I'm participating in Sarra Cannon's Rough Draft Challenge. I'm still doing a 50k word count goal, but it's for a much longer project so i don't expect to finish it. It's basically going to function as an extremely detailed, long, dialogue including outline. I have no doubt i'll end up re-writing a lot of it as it'll change path along the way since it's not fully outlined as it is and i'm sort of plantsing my way through it. It's enjoyable, though c: For now i've written 12.8k words, a bit behind schedule but i'd rather be behind than hating what i'm doing, so it's fine. If i write diligently but without forcing it out, i'll get a better end result.

[@thebrookeriley]

I love the writing vlogs so much!! I can't wait to watch them all!

[@kumaramit4]

Wow Kate and Abbie my Master your transitions are very excellent in every story.

[@anngrace5050]

I have that same bird clock. 😊

[@Gabbysreadingwell]

We have the same mentality/approach to NaNoWriMo! I'm also not officially participating, and don't care about my word count per day. I just want to write every single day as much as I can :) So far, so good! I wish you luck with both your books.

[@Sadly-yz3be]

Hii Abbie! So excited to watch this lol 😊

[@CyasoonS2]

I wish I had the time to write more this november! I'm an a multimedia student and I've been really busy with an animation project lately D: But I really want to start writing comics and your videos have been really helpful to plot my current project! I'll try to buy your book as soon as it comes out! 🕺

[@samanthagrace9081]

Totally want your nonfiction writing craft book! ❤

[@nancywakeley9853]

I've been plotting the second in a cozy mystery series and, just like writing a novel, I'm stuck in the middle of Act 2. But I've been through this before so I'll get through it again! I have to trust the process. Thanks for a great behind the scenes Vlog! Good luck with your query letter! And I know already that I will buy you non-fiction book!

[@imaginepageant]

Can’t wait for that craft book! I started November with the goal of 1,000 words a day for my WIP, between drafting new scenes and revising old ones. I quickly realized that wasn’t going to happen (busy life!) so I dropped it to 500. Then I unexpectedly ended up as a submitter for my critique group’s next meeting, so I switched gears to revising and fine-tuning the next chapter I need to send them. TL:DR my goal is to make progress on my WIP in any way, shape, or form!

[@jupiter4334]

I love the vlogs!!! I didn’t write at all this week, I was super busy with university, but I’m planning to write for a couple hours today. I know I won’t be able to write during week days, so I want to make a habit of writing for at least an hour during the weekends. I’m like 15 chapters away from finishing my draft and my tentative goal for this month is to get at least half of them done.✨

[@thecelestialreadersreverie]

This November has been interesting. I am in my second semester of graduate school for a master's of fine arts degree in creative writing, rebranding myself as an author, trying to create a writing routine, while trying to figure out this adulting thing as a neuodivergent at the same time

[@reneeross279]

❤❤❤❤❤ Love, love, love this!!!

[@Katatronic]

I’m tackling my first novel and discovered you while looking for tips. I love how you teach and explain. The ✨passion✨is there. One thing I haven’t found on your channel that I’d love to see (and I think others would too) is some writing exercises /practices. I had the idea for the novel I’m writing about 10 years ago (which is right around the time I stopped writing) On my journey I am not only RE-learning what I used to know but I’m also learning new things. I feel I need to write outside my novel to practice a “thing” before writing that “thing” in my novel. For example: ✨DIALOG✨ I’m learning how to write Victorian style dialog. I’d love to have an idea of an exercise I can do to practice this before implementing that into my actual novel so I’m not doing it blind. Hope that makes sense and hope you see this! ❤

[@marenomorgan]

I've been writing a ton... but not my book. Been pulled in soooo many directions. Thanks for saying that there's no one right way to do this - I've been pretty hard on myself for not getting the WC on my novel everyday.

[@boyboss3322]

Hi! I recently bought The Otherworld, i only skimmed the pages to see how it looks and damn, the formatting, the font, it’s so beautiful. I’ve read 100 days of sunlight so I’m very excited to dig into it, just need the right moment to!

[@neonfox3]

god i love these vlogs. they're so peaceful.

[@AisyahHeartly]

Yay for NanoVlogs! ❤

[@jessdinning]

Abbieeeee! I've missed these! Welcome back!!!!

[@lianilges_lilaconeal]

My favorite part is the one about getting active - for example ice skating. (Tbh that's not an option for me. But I love taking walks in the near by forest.)

[@fionamclean6533]

Good luck with the writing. Just have to mention that you have such a beautiful home, every different 'scene' had something in the background that was gorgeous, so aesthetic. I'd love a home tour video!

[@jadewytch2335]

This is my 13th year attempting NaNoWriMo 50k word count. It's never happened so this year, my goal is just doing something wriitng related every day which I've been doing since September actually. I didn't start writing the manuscript until the beginning of November so if I happen to make it to 50k words, great. If not, that's okay too. Mostly I just want to keep making some kind of progress. :) All your words of encouragement, your experience, your suggestions... they all help. Thank you. :) And good job, YOU! You've got a full plate, I'm excited about your projects too.

[@nmmorton]

Abbie, I LOVE your vlogs!! They are so well done and beautiful; thank you for sharing! I'm always inspired to hear what you're up to and it definitely motivates me! I'm not officially doing NaNo, but I am doing a writing challenge on my own and hooking up with others in your discord for writing sprints. So fun! I want to write about 30,000 words, however, that is probably over-reaching for my schedule this month, but I love your comment about just making a goal to show up and write SOMETHING. Thanks for bringing us along on your journey! 💜

[@HollishFruit]

I've had a good writing habit for a while, and since this month is busy, I am aiming for 700 words a day (at least). I'm working on a sci-fi fantasy novel about a girl who steals conversations, which has been a lot of fun! I'm not sure I'll be able to finish drafting it this month, but I hope to make a lot of progress, nonetheless.

[@melodyding5376]

love this vlog! also the keyboard is so beautiful 😭

[@AryannaPurdy]

I'm non officially doing nanowrimo. It's my first time, and I'm editing my first si-fi novel and writing and alternate reality novel as well. But unfortunately I'm facing writer's block. NOOOOO!!!! So I'm just going to edit my other book, love your channel and your vids!!!

[@ronbeck201]

My goal for November is to get the yard cleaned up and mowed, get the house cleaned so I can start my artwork. Then maybe by January I can get back to my story. That thing you saw in the sky is a sun dog. There probably was another one on the other side of the sun.

[@yasruu1123]

I liked this way of your vlog, it’s nice, I’ve been working on my Fantasy Romance story, I was working on draft 1-Chp 8 and gladly finished it, and now I’m working on Chp 9, and trying to get some freelance work done hopefully.. 🙏🏼

[@rad4924]

I usually use November for editing, rather than writing, with the goal of having something publishable by the end of the year. However my first week has been horrifically unproductive, with my 3.0 draft being harder to write than the original 1.0 was. Also we had a massive heat wave this week (I'm in the southern hemisphere) which was really distracting as I barely slept all week. Love the vlog, by the way - especially your apparent UFO encounter!

[@PinkHannahU23]

This NaNoWrimo has been a struggle for me as well. The problem with me I have two books I want to write and I can’t pick one to focus on. For one book I have written three chapters and the other I just have a rough outline. I’m not sure what to do at this point. 😅 But I enjoyed the vlog! ❤

[@BreannaCoffman-wi8dy]

This is how my 1st Novel in the (Cries of the Heart) series is going foe me I wrote to ~Part6~/ Chapter 1 and then the Chaos began 🤭

[@morganunraveled]

such a cozy & productive writing vlog, loved seeing your process in a week in my life vlog style 💓

[@erinhastings6679]

Love this video!! I have always loved writing vlogs and I loved this one!! I think getting your non fiction book traditionally published is huge!! And I think it will do very well when it gets officially published!! I will be definitely buying it for sure when it comes out!!! ❤️❤️❤️✍️

[@lindacgrace2973]

I have written twelve books. My first one flopped so comprehensively, and so expensively, that I was deeply traumatized. I haven't published since. My goal for NaNoWriMo is to break the log-jam, 'screw my courage to the sticking post' and finally publish something!

[@moonwalker.v]

You can do it!!!

[@lindacgrace2973]

@@moonwalker.v Thanks!

[@BKPrice]

I don't know where that's from. Can I still comment? My unofficial nanowrimo has started slow, but I decided to do an entirely new project and didn't do any preptober, so there's a lot of figuring out characters and worldbuilding stuff. It all started out with an interesting feature in my fantasy world map that I wanted to explore, and has turned into a multiverse-spanning tale.

[@Senovitj]

I started the month with the cold, so my NaNoWriMo got a delayed start. I have now written something each day since this Monday on a book project I have had for an year now. The plan is to write something every day for the next 4-5 weeks. I really wish there were like groups in my vicinity (Copenhagen, DK), where I could converse in person with other writers/authors about their projects and mine. I got a reward planned, if I achieve 80 % of my targeted writing days.

[@kinex_studio3844]

My current goal is to finish a short animated film I'm working on titled 'ijinle' So I'm a 3d artist and writing the script was pretty fun... but since I'm basically making a 3d film solo it's quite a lot of work and just watching your contents weirdly exactly when I needed them the most is always rejuvenating I'm almost done with the teaser and I can't wait to start shooting animation reference videos and bringing the character to life

[@Hanedie1]

My writing goal this month and the following months is to find time to write. I’m working on a psychological thriller in a science fantasy world. My log line is this: A teen’s memory gaps unravel a conspiracy in future Haiti. This is my dream project and I can’t wait for it to be published! 😊

[@presleybaldwin3756]

You're an impressively talented individual, Abbie. I can't get enough of your video's and I can't wait to read that book.

[@irThumper]

This will be my 7th Nano; I'm 17067K words in so far and no stress. It's my 2nd Nano since my mother passed and my watch as her 24-7 caregiver ended. The last few years I had only written during NaNo, as it was the one and only "me-thing" I insisted on doing every year. Last year I did not stop writing and set a goal of a minimum of 250 words a day... which I crushed, except for a few weeks I couldn't write, having been diagnosed with cancer after my mother died so was too sick. This NaNoWriMo has been the most unstressful one I have ever done, almost anticlimactic, because I know I can do this, and I will do it. Writing is still my "me-thing". I like to write fantasy, modern-day romance with a fantasy angle, and non-fantasy romance. Being Neuro-D (ADHD) I usually have a few different projects going at once, but my favorite WIP to work on for NaNo is a wolf-shifter romance set in modern-times.

[@JustClaude13]

This month I'm suffering. I got a slow start and had difficulty finding my rhythm, so I've been behind the entire first week. I'm currently at 13,600 out of 15,000 words. I'm resigned to not making par today, either. I'm not sure I'll make the whole 50,000 at this rate. My project is the tale of a quiet, bookish young man with a large sword who is hired to confront a Dark Sorceress. She turns out to be his long lost older sister. The family reunion turns quite exciting. There will be fires and people screaming.