A TALE OF TWO BOOKS | writing vlog ep 14

[@iambutpaper1172]

kat: I'm just going to write one book. ONE kat's brain: hold my sequels, prequels and spin offs

[@acorn_woman]

It's like Kat just learned she had twins

[@ndidiisntwriting5735]

"I Write Standalones not Trilogies" I chimed in with a "haven't you people ever heard of, writing a goddamned single book that stands completely alone?" --Panic! at the Wordcount

[@kristianisreal8689]

It's much better to write these kinds of things With a sense of DISCIPLINE AND BREVITY

[@sadiemcc9363]

I respond with, "Are you ready for the sequel?"

[@booksandbrushes4868]

I had the same thought 😂

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

YAY FOR ALL THE WRITING PROJECT SCHEDULING OF ALL THE BOOKS IM EXCITED

[@Marie45610]

Kat thought she was having one book baby, it turned out to be twins.

[@enchantology]

the "I HAVE IDEAS FOR A PREQUEL AND SEQUEL SERIES, AND SEVERAL SPIN-OFF NOVELLAS" struggle is too real

[@noraamel2124]

3:07 Me one year ago: there is no way I'm gonna write anything in fantasy. It's too complicated and I can barely manage this one contemporary romance story. Me today: *crying in the corner hugging myself and staring at my computer across the room* one fantasy duology with half a first draft and a spinoff series idea, one premise, two fairytale retelling outlines and a group project. EVERYTHING IS FINE!

[@dazaimaru5799]

This is ME

[@libraryofadventures7800]

You can do it! 💪🏽🙌🏽I’m starting to work on my fantasy novel too, after years convincing myself that I couldn’t do it

[@noraamel2124]

@@libraryofadventures7800 thanks good luck to you too with your writing

[@ender4344]

You got thisss!!! I also have, like, 20 stories in the works (including a fairy tale retelling and fantasy, sci-fi...). So I fell this. You got thissss!!!!

[@WhereintheworldisLeahJane]

Happy birthday to your book baby! When you said "I'm still not fucking done with it." I felt that. Uggh, yes idea generation machines are such double edged swords. Ah, even though it is now books, I'm so happy you feel good about this decision and are proud of what you're doing!!

[@alexandraroselyn]

OMFG YOURE DOING STORYTELLER AND NANOWRIMO?! That's how I first found your channel I'm eMOTIONAL!!!!!!😭😭😭

[@dreamofmedeukae]

I've been thinking these past few weeks that I have really missed Kat's writing vlogs! They always served as excellent motivation for my own writing :)

[@ginnyjackson9968]

Kat is Thriving I'm so happy for her

[@bytheBrooke]

I'm so pumped for more writing vlogs! These are my favorite of yours! Good luck on 3 book projects, Kat!

[@iamrahaf]

i’m so ready for this chaotic energy writing

[@joeycron2831]

I’m missed your writing updates. So happy to hear that you’ve made so much progress!

[@queendsheena1]

Love seeing Kat both enjoy and being overwhelmed with panic over writing 'book'.

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

top notch video description XD

[@elliejordan3233]

Katytastic: uploads any video Me, needing to do a lot of things: hold up. I gotta watch this video before anything else.

[@JennFaeAge]

I'm with you on the whole "Unable to write a standalone thing. I was going to write a standalone. Which turned into ten books (before I streamlined them down a lot) Which turned into a four separate series Which then got a crossover idea And prequels And sequels Yeah...I'm bad at keeping story things simple XD

[@avsambart]

Kat I’ve missed you 😊 so glad you’re back! Thanks for the update on bookS.

[@livmilesparanormalromanceb6891]

Yay writing vlogs!!! I'm so excited to see these again! Pardon me while I watch this 12 more times. I'm so proud of you for not giving up!!!❤

[@valenciahidalg0]

I felt old when you said it’s been 7 years since 2012 and since you wrote Storyteller. I’m-

[@lovahenriksson2431]

I love your writing vlogs and they always make me so eager to work on my own projects! But no pressure, I know the feeling of fighting with your own words so don't feel like there are weeks that just not enough happens because that is a big part of writing as well and it is really nice to know that it happens all of us.

[@LuxuriousBlu]

I'm so glad you're back with writing vlogs. And right on time too. It's motivating me to get my NaNoWriMo project ready. Your enthusiasm about your books are stoking the excitement I have about mine. Thank you for sharing.

[@Piggeroo]

as soon as you said "and this where project 3 comes into the picture" i audibly said "kat are you kidding me" to my empty apartment so good luck and i believe in you

[@Piggeroo]

the return of weekly writing vlogs is the best thing that could've happened today, we love a motivated Queen

[@LaHormiguitaLectora]

I missed you and I am thrilled about the writing vlogs being back 😭

[@crimsonfoxwing1970]

I feel you with wanting to write a stand-alone and then having it grow! I had a book idea for a stand-alone and then I had a dream about the ending that brought in a second book and by the time I figured everything out I’m pretty sure it’s a five book series now.

[@avapaull3814]

Crimsonfoxwing19 This is ME!

[@Lazidu931]

A few years ago, I had that idea of a trilogy. But then I started thinking that my second book villain needed a better backstory. I thought about his old relationships with another characters and his fall and rise and where he came from and how he rose again... in the end I decided to make a book before this one, focused explaining all these things that grew so much. And when I looked at the final book, I saw that the first half was basicly the main characters going hunting an old evil object, and the second half was how they needed to figure out how to destroy it since another person got the object. It was like having two stories in one so... now I've got a five books series. That's amazing xD

[@nitawa.]

Yaaaaaay! I missed this videos so much...! Welcome back to the writing vlogs and congratulations on the progress!! :)

[@artemisstarlite6842]

I'm so excited to see more writing vlogs!! I totally get the concept of "I'm not fucking done yet", and love seeing your passion about the story you're telling. Every vlog you've posted inspires me to write my own, which I'm slowly adding to and making a reality!

[@ilrayali6121]

I relate so much for having one idea for a project and having it go on way too long! You're not alone. Also I love these writing vlogs. I'm glad they're back!

[@nenerson1195]

I don't know what your Myers-Briggs type is, but this video has some serious INFP energy. "Ideas! Innovations! Possibilities!"

[@ThatGirlChelee]

Yayyyy I’m so happy you are making writing videos again!

[@hanawriter]

Yay! I’m so glad the vlogs are back! I know they’re a lot of work but I adore them and I’ve already watched the previous set three times! 😶👍 Best of luck on all your many writing projects! It’s great seeing you so pumped! 💜

[@briwanderz]

always happy to see another video from Kat. your videos make people happy, which in turn makes us go out into the world (if we really have to) and treat others nicer, because we are happier. which causes a bit of a chain reaction. so thank you Kat for improving the world. so, you just do what makes you happy. #Lovethevegan

[@sofiainez7684]

these videos are my absolute favourites!! so happy you're doing them again :D

[@ThatLizHunter]

Loved hearing about your riding thoughts and process! I think duologies are amazing, and not as annoying as trilogies can be, so go you figuring out what your book actually is! good luck!!!!

[@ladyhanna13]

Kat I love that you are this productive and excited about your writing projects. Sending positive vibes your way 🥰

[@lina5699]

This is like how carry on was originally a standalone. Then it became a fkin trilogy

[@KatKarese]

So excited the writing vlogs are back!!

[@ChelSierra_Remly]

Working on book 2 might be a blessing in disguise. You might learn things that need to go into book 1, and in turn, learn things that need to be added to book 2. IIRC, I had shared with you an author's advise of writing the second book before editing/reworking the first book ... then set aside the rough draft of book 2 to finish book 1 ... then move on to book 3, before returning to book 2 ... etc. Leap frogging manuscripts to always have one rough draft to return to to edit/rework once a new rough draft is finished for the next WIP. This may not work for everyone, or every time, but it might be the idea way to deal with a book series ... so that things from the next book (2) in the series can be added to the last book (1) in the series, and then whatever changes this brings about can be added to the next book (2) in the series. Or added to a file for another book in the series, where it might go. (Book 3 or 4 or 5, etc.) And, IIRC, there's an author who works on one project in the morning, and a second project in the evening. It seemed to work for that author, but that doesn't mean it will work for everyone, so I'll just leave it here should anyone like the idea. . . . hmm . . . Or maybe I got that idea from Diana Gabaldon, who will work on a different project if/when she's stuck on her main project. That's how a lot of her novella's came to be. Or even work on different sections of the same book. And, since a series is the same story, finishing the rough drafts of all of the books in the series before editing/reworking the first book in the series, might not be out of line. *shrugs* Good luck, with whatever direction you take on this endeavor.

[@IxiaRayne]

OMG A WRITING VLOG?!?!? I‘M SO DAMN HAPPY!!!

[@mollan_47]

Omg I got so nostalgic when you said you are going to work on storyteller for nanowrimo! NaNo 2012 was when I first started to watch your videos and I cant believe it's been 7 fucking years❤️

[@akoelzerstein101]

I love hearing about your writing progress!! I just finished the first draft of my first book so I am at about the same point as you!! Your enthusiasm is infectious, I am excited to write with you!!

[@allyson.m]

YAAAAASSSSS I'm so happy with this video! BOOK has literally been on my mind all year

[@palmer.f96]

yesss!!!! i’ve missed weekly writing vlogs so much!!!

[@Monkeyzforever]

Your NaNo 2012 Storyteller vlogs are a big part of the reason why I won - for the first time - NaNo 2013! (I was a little late to the party hahaha) So this news is excitiiiiing

[@wellsfiction711]

My story idea started out as a stand alone, but has grown into a series. You got this Kat!

[@JulEnglefaris]

Catch me back here in 7 more years when Kat still hasn't published her book

[@karebear725]

I'm so glad these writing vlogs are back!!!!!

[@authordavidblunt6655]

From a single flower to a lush garden.

[@ThePatchworkNerd]

Omg I needed the motivation from this video so badly. Working on my novel has been so hard lately because of life. Good luck with your goals, Kat. I can't wait to watch your journey again!

[@aleyna8450]

If you ever get to publish storyteller I will be the first one to buy it. I remember watching EVERY Vlog of yours in 2012 and hearing about it now gives me so much nostalgia. I was only 13 back then and watched you videos with so much joy that I just come back every once in a while to watch a new one. Really hope that you get to finish and publish the book one day and I will be able to read it!

[@coreasphodel29]

You are the same when it comes to ideas growing and blowing up. It's a struggle I have to. XD So excited for you!

[@liz-art]

OMG the writing vlogs are back!!!!!!!!! me is so happy

[@TuckerTheReader]

I just wanted to thank you for your outlining video. I watched it and made a full outline in twenty minutes after a year of not being able to make a proper one. Thanks

[@BookishlyBri]

Tucker Almengor Yep it is amazing.

[@estherasselin5227]

I'm so happy this series is back!! :D It made me so happy! Best of luck Kat :)

[@StarsAndEmbers]

Ready for all the writing vlogs! You can do it!

[@BookishlyBri]

It has returned!! Yay!

[@Katytastic]

[@steviebumbletea]

I only just recently found this series and am binging them while writing my own book, and my reaction to the title was ”Book has a twin brother!". Don't ask me why that was what first came to mind but, oh well. Have a great day!

[@laurenstobb7453]

I'm so happy for you and excited for your new writing vlogs!!! I want to read your book so badly!

[@yousuzers565]

That standalone/duology rant had similar energy as the "sweet potato/yam" rant and I'm here for that

[@shelbyhecox]

I feel your pain all my books are turning into series

[@livmilesparanormalromanceb6891]

This video will be my reward for finishing the article I'm working on. But here's your thumbs up in advance. Dear god I can't wait to watch this. This is so unfair.

[@emilykate0835]

missed you, your face, and your writing thoughts, kat!! I'm so so excited to eventually get to read your published writing one day :)

[@christina4157]

I had the same problem with my novel, I wanted it to be a duology, but then I decided it I wouldn't have enough words to make it a stand alone, but then it took a different direction and it's now a trilogy. But, I have never really written a short story either. But, I also hate to read them. :P So, I really related to this struggle, but I'm glad the writing vlogs are back!

[@31_warrior]

Yayayayay weekly writings vlogs I'm soooo happy

[@josie8581]

'And then November is for working on Storyteller.' Me: *cue Thor in Ragnarok* Yeeeees!! Storyteller is the NaNoWriMo that I first found this channel, this is so magical!

[@patronusmarauder8206]

I'm so hyped. A wild Kat has been spotted with twins 😅

[@Mountaingoa]

I'm so happy about your goals and I know that you can achieve it.

[@jeffblimisinahurry]

The video brings me so much joy 💙 It's the best getting to see you so excited about your writing

[@carole-rosemelanie-jane6570]

SHES BACK BABEY

[@booksandbrushes4868]

Brain that generates ideas and devolops way more than planned? 😶 I feel that 😂 this is so me and I am attacked x happy book baby birthday! Xx

[@ness.ness.]

I'm so excited for the writing vlogs!!! I was rewatching them when you uploaded!!!!

[@VanessaMarieCreates]

Yayyyyy! I love your vlogs so much 😁😁😁 My ideas tend to get bigger and more overwhelming as well, but hey, it's better to have too many ideas than too few 😂

[@artwriter76]

Third times the charm! Good luck with all the writing! I'm still looking forward to Book and Sequel and Storyteller!

[@ceciliafeltner6319]

Pleaaase make these vlogs more often. Ive been watching them since you started this book and they're my favorite

[@emmahelstrom5050]

I relate so much to this. My story was a short story when I wrote it for a class project and my brain is like "but what if it is not, what if it is a novel" and I am like, "I just thought it would be simple and work as a short st-" and my brain says, "never mind, it is a series." That is where I am at so NaNoWriMo is going to be interesting lol. Best of luck with the twins!

[@kimberleyjones17]

OH I feel this so much! All my stories start being concepts for one book and suddenly I am plotting the sequel series set decades later, the second generation taking over and the next step is suddenly BÄM 8000 years of history for that fantasy world... No wonder I never get something done ;D

[@EvieReddingWrites]

Yay more writing vlogs! Short stories are so tough for me too...mine shifted from a stand-alone to a duology as well...also had to cut an entire POV as well 😅 Best of luck with everything!

[@Dzaeli]

I've missed these! They motivate me to write

[@starstuff432]

YYYYYYYEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSS THANKS FOR BRINGING THIS BACK BECAUSE I NEED IT FOR MOTIVATION. WRITING THE SECOND DRAFT OF MY BOOK IS KICKING ME IN THE ASS AAHHHHH

[@semanticallysam8611]

I get so motivated to write whenever you post these videos!

[@lr5612]

I’ve missed these so much! 😍

[@Bluffer089]

Yay more videos! I believe you can achieve all your goals, I believe in you!!

[@ninoninonino981]

THIS IS JUST WHAT I NEEDED! THE BEST WRITING VLOGS EVEEEER

[@ronniebessling6802]

Yes so excited to see you back and watch your progress!

[@owlwaysthinking2141]

Welcome back. I missed you.

[@geovanamara9293]

Hi Kat!!!! It's so good to hear you talking about your projects!!!! Keep going!! A motivational phrase that has helped me a lot lately is: Keep going, you can always give up TOMORROW!!! Maybe it can help you too! Love you!!!

[@emilyberry15]

Yayy writing vlogs are back!!

[@hanpiller]

No I want all the sequels and prequels and spin offs and OH MY GOD KAT

[@Katytastic]

i mean WE'LL SEE WHAT HAPPENS WHO KNOWS

[@hanpiller]

I BUY ALL THE KAT BOOKS EVEN IF THERE ONLY 30k WORDS

[@ender4344]

This happened to me lol. I had this idea for a single book, was set on it...then my brain went wild with ideas and now it'll probably be a duology. I'm at 72k in the first book AND I HAVENT EVEN REACHED THE CLIMAX YET! lol I felt this

[@illyrianshadowhunter4843]

I’m so happy you uploadeddd

[@bishfish7726]

Yes weekly writing vlogs!

[@skylarblue7517]

good luck on your projects im excited to see where they go!

[@ClassicDominique]

I chimed in with a "haven't you people ever heard of writing a goddamn single book that stands completely alone?!"

[@lydiagappa3938]

I love that you and Christine are CPs 😭❤️

[@juangomez4713]

I'm supposed to be researching for my speech but kat uploaded so I gotta watch

[@silverkyre]

Same Kat same. Just want to write this one little thing and now it's too long and it has prequels sequels and spin-offs.

[@jananiananthanarayanan4794]

I'm proud of you following in Laini Taylor's footsteps!! :D

[@amandareis4410]

Yay!! I've waited so long for one of these!!!