cozy writing vlog ✒️ working on a fantasy novel!

[@christy-anne-jones]

Hope you all enjoy this cozy writing vlog 😊💛 P.S. Don't forget we're going on a group trip to Japan in May 2023! More info: bit.ly/3NoyR5G 🌼🌼

[@thursoberwick1948]

13:07 Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance was rejected by a whopping 120+ publishers. It ended up becoming one of the best selling books of the seventies, and is now considered a classic. They remind me of that record executive who once turned down the Beatles. I hope you find a publisher who's a good fit for you.

[@XFC856]

Hi Christy, is the trip possible for someone who is vegan?

[@christy-anne-jones]

@@XFC856 I think it could be possible, though it is tricky (we're going to be doing sushi making classes, for example). Japan is a really hard place to navigate if you're plant based because even if you get a vegetarian meal that shouldn't have animal products, a lot of the broths are fish-based. If you contact support [e-mail] they should be able to check with the trip organiser/supplier in Japan if this is possible :)

[@Varun...372]

@@christy-anne-jones Christy what's your age? I want to know about you☺

[@Kitkate77]

Hello Christy, do you know if most people that are going are going as solo travelers or groups of friends? And ranging in all ages? I am considering booking i am in my mid 30’s and would be a solo traveler.

[@sophiaisabelle027]

Writing vlogs are therapeutic. It’s not easy being a writer. Sometimes your thoughts go all over the place. I wish you luck on what you’re working on, Christy. I know for sure that your work will exceed our expectations. Keep being you and continue exerting effort and hard work into everything you do.

[@christy-anne-jones]

Thank you so so much! 😭💛💛

[@Lila_Tulane_2410]

That's true. But with coffee + scent of flower+ fragrance of books+ sound of pen ✒ ... Amazing peaceful.. God help not to distract❤

[@imaginativebibliophile549]

Christy, I am a teenager, which means I am over ten years younger than you. I have loved writing stories for as long as I can remember. I have been working on a few short stories and poems this summer that I plan on submitting to the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. I am also working on a historical fiction novel with fantasy elements. Your writing style is much like my own and I exceedingly enjoy watching your writing vlogs. I am excited to read your travel memoir, A Year in Tokyo when the paperback version releases. As someone with endeavors to become an author, your videos are incredibly uplifting and you have been a constant support. Even in the arduous days and the failures that come with the process, I always remember my insatiable love for writing. I love you

[@lizzy7651]

writing 300 to 500 words can easily take me hours. But bit by bit, im getting to the end of my short story. I wrote 10 pages and nearly 4 000 words in total. It's the longest work I have done since a very long time. Writing vlogs and asmr ambience kept me motivated.

[@Princessessenna1005]

keep it up small steps will lead to great results I promise you: 3

[@MartaCanPixel]

I know this was just a little throw away line, but you saying it takes thousands of hours to write a book made me so happy 💛 I prefer tracking time instead of wordcount so I know that I'm currently 800 hours into my wip and that's always felt like it's just me being slow and inexperienced rather than it being a 'normal' amount of time. Most of my writer-friends also write a lot faster than me, which doesn't help. Thank you for making me feel like I'm not writing at snail-pace 😊 Also the vlog was beautiful as always 💛

[@MariJadeWrites]

That's interesting how you track hours instead of word count 😊 good luck with your book! What are you writing, if you'd like to share?

[@christy-anne-jones]

Personally, I hate tracking in words written. Unfortunately, it's often the easiest metric to use for progress, but it absolutely doesn't factor in problem solving, editing, brainstorming, plotting, research or any of the other myriad things that are essential to the writing process. Also words quickly written aren't necessarily good, usable words! It's so much more important that you go about it the right way, not the impatient way (which is something I struggle with hahah). You're doing a great job!! 800 hours is absolutely huge. It takes a lot of time to do something like this, so don't worry; you're doing an excellent job. Best of luck with it!! 💛💛

[@MartaCanPixel]

@@christy-anne-jones Thank you so much Christy! 🥺💛

[@MartaCanPixel]

@@MariJadeWrites Thank you! ☺️ I’m working on a multi-pov fantasy novel! It’s currently on the 4th draft and I recently sent it to some friends for feedback which is super exciting! 😊 (I made a whole video about it too if you are interested 😅)

[@marcusappelberg369]

It took me 5,5 years to write my debut novel of 505 pages. It is a Swedish fantasy novel. Rn I'm translating it into English myself. It takes lots of time. Thousands of hours is a good measurement. Tolkien spent almost 2 decades writing Lotr.

[@andrewlincoln5297]

Christy, your videos are my inspiration, really. I'm a 30-year old man (that's scary to be so old), and every time you release a video, it's like having a conversation with a friend who nudges you forward and says "Keep it up, dude! You CAN do it! You CAN write this short story. You CAN write this novel. You CAN complete this new podcast episode. We CAN do it together." I'm so grateful for all your work. And I'm so happy for you finally having your Tokio book in paper! When I was watching that part of the video, I was smiling from ear to ear. And you know what? You CAN finish your Project Teacup novel. All of us here, we support you. You CAN do it!

[@pixie-bo6wi]

30 is not old at all

[@Hadassachi]

30 is Not old.

[@StacyAnaisDays]

Old is when you are dead, sir. Oh, and thirty is not old.

[@Eorzat]

Yeah, I don't say this to make you feel better, but 30 is not old.

[@sokol5410]

How dare you, sir. Being 30 yo boy hardly equates to being adult, not to say old. The saying goes: “ the first 40 years in a boy’s life are the most difficult, second 40 and onward is when things are making sense”

[@ChloeTheePayne]

i love the framing of creativity as "a resiliency game" and your reminder that not everything about writing is romantic. it's a nice push back against that silly narrative of "if you do what you love then you'll never work a day in your life", like...! that ain't it! there can certainly be the joy and gratitude in pursuing our passions, but it's definitely still legitimate hard work that requires resilience and faith. cuz then on the flip side, i also love the reminder to take a baking break when needed 🥰 sometimes those breaks, stepping away from the creative pursuit to do the other mundane maintenance tasks of life... sometimes that stuff is just as much a part of the creative process, cuz yeah we're still our creative selves thinking or processing or listening to our loud music even when we're not specifically working on the creative project... that section of this video was a really lovely balance of de-romanticizing creative work while also adding some romance to daily mundanity, lovely!

[@filonarafinja]

"writing in the wrong direction" Recently I wrote a scene where my mc is getting in contact with my favourite character and they had so freaking much tension that I changed the whole plot so that my fav character is now the love interest and the other character (the one I first thought as a love interest) is now hopeless in love with my mc. And suddenly I love the story and how my mc is turning out

[@minteabee]

I really appreciate that you're trying to keep it more real. It's much more helpful and relatable to other people like you wanting to do the same thing. I also like that you're so self aware and have good self talk. You're gonna make it gurl!

[@rachelmcgown3923]

You’ve inspired me to start finally building/sticking to a writing routine! I’ve been working on my first novel and it’s so helpful to see your process and know I’m not alone in my fears/struggles with the creative process. Congrats on your paperback!

[@agustina0110]

its not boring at all see you writing, it's A motivation for work on me!🥰

[@gloomhavenmusic]

This was so COZY, and just the inspiration I needed to keep writing. Love your board games collections too. Immaculate vibes.

[@arezuwishka]

It has been several weeks since I found your channel. I saw the way you tried different routines. I watched all of your videos in that playlist and then started watching other videos every day. I appreciate your vlogs about writing a lot since Im trying to become a professional writer while Im working in another field for living and its a pretty slow process and watching your process makes me feel really good like "oh Im not alone in this" or "oh so others are struggling with the same things" and etc. Im also a content creator but mostly in instagram. I ended up leading support groups about planning, emotional regulation, relationships and self compassion. But most of my followers know me for archetypes. That was the thing made me in love with greek mythology. I found so many similarities in my interests with you so your whole being is just bright my day Christy. Thank you :)

[@madelinejameswrites]

I love your cozy writing vlogs 🥳 really motivates me to work on my fantasy novel too!

[@christy-anne-jones]

Oh I'm so so glad! Best of luck with your writing! 💛💛

[@curry2386]

You're such an inspiration Christy~ So much of what you talk about struggling with as a writer, overlaps with my field. As an artist there are some days where no matter how much you want to draw and try to draw, every piece just comes out lackluster. I also feel this can feel especially stressful when you work from home/on your own, because you don't get to hear from other creatives struggling with the same thing (even though its totally normal!). So thank you for being honest and sharing your struggles with us! I think its an important thing to share! It was so nice to hear you being kind to yourself after having a less than productive day.

[@meme.d112]

i used to (attempt to) write novels and fantasy a lot as a kid and i'm now just getting back into it as a young adult! watching your videos and your writing vlogs especially have been super inspiring (and keep me company during wfh lol). thank you for sharing your journey!!

[@Emzeenz]

A great source of instrumental music I use when reading/writing is Studio Ghibli instrumental piano covers. It's so soothing, even just as background noise

[@____wicked.witch.of.the.words_]

Catching up with your videos again ❤ thank you so much for creating these videos. I love all your content, don’t get me wrong, but these writing vlogs help me not feel so lonely in my struggles. And they mean a lot to me. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@YourTrueShelf]

Your self belief, positive energy and dedication will get you there, I know it 💛

[@because78...9]

Girl you have no idea how much I’m eyeing rn, I'M SO EXCITED, GOOD LUCK YOOOO ❤

[@intjane]

Thank you for sharing your writing experience! I've been putting off writing my first fiction novel - or even just a short story - and you sharing your process inspires me to not overthink things and just get started!

[@ReadingNymph]

This is so relaxing. Its very interesting to learn more about the process you go through

[@muskndusk]

The best parts of this are watching and hearing you type.

[@ChoywithZayn]

I love your content, I've been living in Japan for about 4 years, and I love it soo much.

[@francescaferrauto4052]

go Christy! go Christy! Thank you for your honesty

[@HaleyWrites]

Love your vlogs!! So inspiring and I love how much you talk about the actual process of writing throughout the Vlog and how honest you are about not wanting to romanticize the writing process. ❤

[@aj-nu1vl]

i just started getting back into writing so the timing of this is perfect 💞💞

[@KimberleyWenya101]

Being someone who’s writing a book on manifestation full time, I resonate 1000% with every writing challenge you mentioned in this vlog! The hours invested, the uncertainty of it all but the desire to write and play with all the creativity! Thank you for letting me feel un-alone 💓 xxx

[@Brittlynn.g]

I got tears in my eyes and chills when you revealed your printed paperback! 🥹 I’m full of pride and inspiration with every video you come out with. I feel you’ve grown a lot over the years and it’s beautiful to see you not struggle with that imposter’s syndrome but you just own everything you do! ❤️

[@frogthief]

Aww, your lipstick matches your book cover! so happy for you

[@dulcepires]

Love your videos, so cozy and warm! Thank you! Keep going, I wish you the best, I would love to read that novel one day on papper. ;)

[@kiranreader]

thank you for sharing your writing process!! excited to see your progress in the next vlog :)

[@maite.figueroa7291]

I adore your vlogs😸❤️ they give me so much peace🌿

[@EmmaBennetAuthor]

The Japan trip sounds amazing!

[@circleofleaves2676]

What workshop are you doing at the library? Sorry if I missed mention of that earlier in the video or elsewhere.

[@laurentinoneto7948]

I found your channel through a journaling vlog, it made me go back to writing on mt own and seeing the writing routine in a new way. I wish you the best of luck in your project, dear!!! 🌺💕💕💕

[@EmmaMarch]

Baby, you're gonna get published ❤ we all have so much faith in you

[@joychalaby]

Christy, you inspire me so much to be creative and dedicated to artistic excellence! Congrats on the paperback - that's so fantastic :)

[@omixstudios]

I have the same tab, I just discovered your channel, it's really good, I subscribed, I already like watching your videos

[@heartbeatoz]

Look forward to the release of your Book In Paper Back 👌🏻

[@sc-iu1tq]

I'm just now getting into writing fiction - last time I was a teenager, and for maybe 5 years I have only written nonfiction. Your videos made me do the decision of participating in Nanowrimo this year, and now I'm developing my idea and learning to accept the messiness and hardships of the process. I would love to see videos where you try/explore/review different planning and plotting routines of the greatest writers in history! How did they create the characters and the stories... And of course you trying writing routines are so delightful as well! Maybe you could do a subscriber's routine? :)

[@mima8278]

i love your cozy vlogs❤ big love from Japan😊

[@EmmeChatterton]

As a fellow writer it's so interesting to hear how you approach your work and your strategies for drafting, etc. A lot of great stuff to think about, not mention cozy vibes :)

[@eatwhatyouread663]

Hi Christy, following you through your writing process makes it so much easier to see and somehow overcome my own writing process and especially Struggle! Thanks for sharing.

[@ShredderG]

Hey Christy.. sending lots of love from India. I so love your vlogs and storytelling. Your stories are so honest and made with much love and creativity. Like, I can't get enough! I wonder how you deal with the pressure of working as an independent content creator and writer. But am glad that exist on the internet! Stay awesome and may the force be with you :)

[@clarejean3309]

First to comment again! lol. That is so awesome you're working on a fantasy novel, which i am too! Love your videos, they're so helpful with my own first novel.

[@christy-anne-jones]

Oh that's exciting!! Best of luck with it! 💛💛

[@clarejean3309]

@@christy-anne-jones thank you, i'm getting there, just started chapter 12 and printed out chapter 9 out of the computer. I write in my notebook then i type it up when i can. but thank you.

[@thebookbelle]

Loved this cosy writing vlog Christy 🥰 the perfect video to watch whilst doing NaNoWriMo this month!

[@christy-anne-jones]

Thank you, Lucy! 😊 Hope your writing goes well 💛💛

[@nby8838]

I can't freaking wait to be able to actually purcase and read "project tea cup". I'm so damn curious what's it about

[@MariJadeWrites]

Thank you for the updates, good luck with your writing 😊 congrats on A year in Tokyo being done! 🤗 i am working on editing still of my standalone project called V, and also prepping for NaNoWriMo project called Reverse Current with taking notes and drawing some character sketches. 😊

[@TomNook.]

looking forward to the book! I know its out on pdf already, but prefer physical books

[@philippayne2443]

Christy, you should check out the Monty Python skit on Novel Writing. It will help you find some visual aids for your vlog !!!

[@hessamgatozoe]

thanks. as always perfect and cozy and fantastic 🌌💜

[@authortaraeast]

Where did you get your pomodoro timer from??? So cute!

[@AdrianasWonderland]

i cannot wait for your novel to be out

[@sheriecoleman598]

Failing is not just a part of creativity, it’s a part of life.

[@AgoraLiterariaa]

Thank u for these videos. They help so much not to feel alone in this path 💜 May I ask what program do you use for writing? I saw you use it in your pc, tablet and mobile 👀

[@reezers101]

Congrats on the paperback!! 🎉🎉

[@Solo_Dolo456]

Very inspirational 👏

[@owlsgrace]

Was just wondering before I went to bed last night when you were uploading 🥹✨🐬

[@christy-anne-jones]

😊💛💛

[@17caria]

love the lighting of this video. What was the "Library workshop"?

[@ericupchurch2967]

Writing a Fantasy Novel! 📖

[@benjaminswall-yarrington7209]

The way Christy says ‘square space’ just hits different

[@mati_deborealbooks]

Christy, how do you manage to work on several devices? Do you use google docs or some synching tool to have your novel refreshed and updated on both your computer and your tablet? I've been struggling with that lately!

[@christy-anne-jones]

I save my word doc to Microsoft one drive :) so I can access it from all devices and it auto saves 😊

[@mati_deborealbooks]

@@christy-anne-jones Thank youuuu! 🧚🏽‍♂️❤️

[@kristag0610]

Hi Christy. I hope this hasn't been asked and answered before. I wondered if you send your books to a professional editor before you start querying. Also, I'm so glad to hear that it takes Donna Tartt years to write her books. I've been working on one for 2 or 3 years, which is painfully slow, but it isn't 10 years! Not yet at least. I just keep telling myself that as long I continue to make progress in one form or another, it's ok. Thanks for your videos. Love watching them!

[@christy-anne-jones]

Nah, from what I've seen, I don't think it's a good idea to send your book to an editor before querying because even if you do, if you get picked up by an agent, they might ask you to make a bunch of edits that contradict the edits you just spent thousands of dollars paying for, and then the publishing house will probably also ask for edits anyway. And there are several different types of editors you need, structural editors, copy editors, proof readers, etc. One of the big benefits of being traditionally published is that the publishing house pays for that stuff. You COULD consider paying for a manuscript assessment (which is when you send your manuscript to a writers' centre, and they give you feedback generally but don't edit). I'm not sure where you're based, but WritersSA (South Australia) does this: writerssa.org.au/services/manuscript-assessment/ Personally, I don't think I'd go down this route but manuscript assessments can be a wonderful way to get formalised feedback, if that's something you really want BEFORE querying. Absolutely up to you and how you want to invest in your novel. Best of luck with writing! 💛😄

[@joanahenriques8863]

Christy, will the paper back be available everywhere? I'd love to get it, but I live in Portugal C:

[@christy-anne-jones]

If everything goes to plan, then yes! It'll be on bookdepository as well as a lot of other retailers, so hopefully it'll have no problems getting to Portugal 😄

[@MsRain-ps7yz]

All writers and book lovers have the same lantern lamp.

[@rainydaysurvivor]

I get distracted by lyrics too 😂😂😂

[@graceonpaperandfarms]

So happyyy!!! 🌞 your cozy vlogs inspire me to just… move. 🥲

[@christy-anne-jones]

😊💛💛

[@SimpleLiving19]

U r very inspiring 😊

[@christy-anne-jones]

Thank you so very much! 💛

[@noname2day394]

I am into the process of writing a novel and when I think about finishing it I feel sad... Sad for a finished journey and also sad for the death of a character. Did you feel the same before? I sometimes feel like crying. It's so strangee

[@noname2day394]

Also the weirdest thing ever is that if I were to make it public I would feel I lost a part of myself... Like losing a baby...

[@vivekpluch]

Christy please make 'A Year in Tokyo' available in India 🥺

[@MicronautMaia]

Yay! I'm early 💕

[@christy-anne-jones]

Thank you for being here! 💛💛

[@mekhipostell562]

I have to ask... what do you do for a living? Besides, writing, what do you do as a profession as a steady job, a "day job" so to speak.

[@suadmubarak3715]

Hi Dear, which app are you using to write on ipad?

[@christy-anne-jones]

It's a Samsung Tablet 😊 And I'm using MS Word!

[@gretchenvosburgh4061]

Did you already tell us what genre teacup is? Did I just forget hehe

[@christy-anne-jones]

It's adult fantasy! 😊💛

[@quasi8180]

I havent felt like writing lately the well is dry

[@HariLee_music]

Nice jobs..working on fantasy

[@christy-anne-jones]

Thank you! 😊

[@HariLee_music]

@@christy-anne-jones you are welcome..have a nice day..

[@hopeforstariskies1132]

"procrati-baking" I'm gonna start calling it this

[@BooksWithCarah]

Hi Christy!! I was wondering if you are going to find an agent to represent you?

[@christy-anne-jones]

Yes! I hope so. Once the novel is done, I'll start the querying process again 😊💛

[@practicemakesperfect9184]

Procrasti-BAKING 😂

[@lakeshagadson357]

when you are a creative writer or an author you have to write about certain things that aspire you

[@incaseofasteroid13]

12:42 i'd sell my kidney for a vlog after the publishing process where you'd list all these moments and link to the parts of the book that you were writing like, today you're feeling stressfull because of this this and that and that was the day that you wrote that scene, that you wrote that plot, you know?? id love to know what you were feeling when you were writing big moments of the novel

[@meysician7117]

If comfort was a KZbin creator:

[@thursoberwick1948]

Heck, I got a debt collection letter at the weekend... this lady's videos are a pleasant way to escape that for a while.

[@christy-anne-jones]

I'm so glad you like my videos! Thank you for being here 💛

[@christy-anne-jones]

@@thursoberwick1948 Oh my god--I can't imagine how stressful that must have been/must be. Hope you're okay 💛

[@thursoberwick1948]

@@christy-anne-jones Kinda crap, but your video's cheered me up. Better than ASMR. Can't really get anything done about it on a Sunday so best not stress about it today. Thanks and all the best!

[@christy-anne-jones]

@@thursoberwick1948 god, that absolutely sucks. Look after yourself and take care 💛

[@mirandabuckley4051]

Why don’t you self publish? I read a lot of indi authors and their books are amazing you should really consider it if you don’t get picked up again.

[@peacefusion]

I think you are enough. Your writing is your own expression.

[@lakeshagadson357]

speaking japan I want to learn Japanese if you know how to speak the language

[@evacogan]

It's so weird to count the words all the time... Isn't it?? Why does it matter? You're telling a story and there's a flow.... Why does it matter how many words you write?

[@christy-anne-jones]

It can take years to write a novel, and the process can be really challenging. There are some days that the words come easily, and other days when you need to push through. For the days (or weeks) where I need to push through because it's difficult, I need to understand how much progress is a realistic amount to aim for each day. Understanding words count is essential to that, or at least it is for me, at this point in the drafting process😊 (but we're all different. I'm sure plenty of people don't focus on words at all!)

[@ExperiencedGhost]

I wonder why Stephen King drink tea instead of coffee. The brain gets less oxygen because of the caffeine and thus your creativity is not optimal.