Brainstorming a new story! Cozy writing vlog ☂️🖋️

[@kettle-and-acorns]

I really, REALLY wish for project tea-cup to be put out in the world at some point. I will keep a spot for it in my bookshelf until it finds it's way! All the best on your journey!

[@writtendell]

Aww it broke my heart seeing your expression after receiving the rejection. I will keep my fingers crossed for you! You deserve a chance. ❤

[@amokbel]

I felt it! I felt the rejection! Kee your head high. You’ll get the book published! Keep at it.

[@bethanyskellington6778]

I teared up at the words on the screen while you were typing on your laptop towards the end. You have a very wise way of looking at rejection and how to work while waiting during the querying process. I’ve read the stories on your website and you’re a very talented writer, so I believe project teacup will be published someday, and I can’t wait to read it!

[@hellokbsherman]

I am so jealous of all these gorgeous libraries you find to work in! Our local library is a converted department store from the 1970s and is in desperate need of an update 😅

[@sarahjordanwrites]

Christy - thank you for your vulnerability in sharing your querying journey. I'm still in drafting mode but hope to be where you are soon. I know how difficult every rejection must feel - gosh it's hard. I know also that you are a BEAUTIFUL writer and I look forward to holding a novel of yours in my hands one day - soon! Big hugs from Ireland - you've got this x

[@SParanagama]

"..it's bucketing down with rain today" ..... ah Melbourne, you never fail to impress 😅

[@Anne_fka_XATM038x]

Thank you for talking about this process and also about rejection! I feel like we only get to see and read success stories but it's tough and not everyone is so lucky to be picked up right away.. anyway, we have to be strong and write on!! It's too much fun to create stories not to! I'm really trying to make a step to make an actual writing routine since I'm also kind of gearing up to write a longer story/novel length for the first time... but I feel like I need to make decisions about the story first before I can get into the meat of it ;_; it's so difficult to plan everything out. thank you for inspiring us!!!! I really love these writing vlogs, it makes it so much more clear that it's a practice you have to keep at and that things take time!

[@jadore286-sy1jn]

So much patience and trust required, what with things being so out of control. Even the faith in a new process, all over again. It's absurd how my anxieties bubble up while simply listening to another person's journey. I have so much respect for how you tighten your on grip the things that can be changed. It's something I massively struggle with. The waiting immediately reminded me of your introduction of Brandon Sanderson, of how he spoke freely about how his, like, nine novels got rejected, yet he still felt he was improving as a writer and therefore vowed to create his greatest novel yet. (My anxieties at the max, wow!!) You'll get there, some wonderful day in the future, if you hold on to your confident outlook on life 🌻 PS: The teashop - I live for those kind of magical coincidences 😍

[@bkjunkie1553]

Goblin Market has been one of my fav poems for decades. Love that someone as young as you is making it known to a new generation!

[@joanahenriques8863]

I feel like my heart absolutely stopped when I saw she had a reply from an agent (before we could tell it wasn't positive). We're all rooting for you Christy, crossing our fingers and holding our thumbs - as the swedes say

[@BarbaraBoholm]

What a beautiful library,loved this!!! And the tearoom,my gosh...

[@blankadzigerovic6087]

I really hope you get published,I truly believe no one deserves it as much as you. I hope I find my own voice and write something, even if it's just for myself. I understand how it feels to have stories in your head and the urge to put them on paper.❤

[@sappedpapers]

Hey Christy! Now, this comes from someone who never commented before and who generally doesn't write comments on any videos at all. But I really love your videos and thought that it might be time to leave some kind words, because I think you deserve them. I discovered your channel at the beginning of this year and felt immediately drawn to the cozy, calm atmosphere of your videos and to you as a person, as you seem kind and optimistic and creative. Of course, I can't compare my own experiences to your experiences, but as an aspiring writer myself, your resolve and optimism is very motivating. More than once have your videos been the reason I "found the time" again to keep on working on my novel and you'll never stop being an inspiration for me, and probably for many others. I really, really, really hope that your novel gets published; it seems that you put so much effort and time and love into it and I admire that so much. (sry, if that came off as weird in any way; I genuinely mean it)

[@abassoonist]

I totally feel the rejection, but you're doing the right thing! Rejection is inevitable in any creative discipline, I'm a professional classical musician and I have had so much rejection, but I'm finally starting to get gigs with professional orchestras! You just have to keep pushing through and eventually you'll make it!!! It took me forever, over 10 years of school, 22 years of private lessons and well over 30-40 rejections lol. Also, I will be buying project teacup as soon as it is out 😊

[@ClaudiaDCD]

Having that different persona for the 20yr old job-self is so real. Totally get that. Loved seeing you treat yourself with your surroundings tho. Your struggles, ups and downs are so relatable.

[@gi1747]

I'm so excited you decided to start a new novel writing series :) I found your channel in the middle of Project Teacup and got really inspired by your tenacity! Good luck with the querying process!

[@jasminpastari]

I find your attitude towards rejection inspiring. Although rejection hurts, you don’t let it discourage you and I admire that. I hope to read Project Teacup someday and I wish you all the best with your next novel 😊

[@Middle_Grey]

I feel for you Christy. Keep on writing and creating!

[@Clxxdyyyyyyy]

I had to put one of my beloved brainstorming projects in the drawer, and I'm trying to find something new to fill my imagination as I work through rewrites of my first novel. You always inspire me so much with your vlogs and they're just so cosy, so thankyou!

[@LearnComicsWithPancake]

Started using Milanote this week randomly for my graphic novel, it really is great! Think the pricing is a bit steep, but the functionality is amazing 😁

[@김수진-y7n5r]

the fairy story in an academic tone sounds awesome❤

[@rachelang2248]

Hope you are having a lovely time in Melbourne. I can say from my own experience that the journey to publication is a long and challenging one, but having a supportive agent on your corner is a great asset. Best of luck.

[@lexi_coop_]

I'm querying for the first time right now, and it is so nice to see someone else go through the process too. It is tough, but I love your thoughts about it in this video: focusing on what we can control.

[@gailcbull]

Wonderful to see you plunging right back into a new project. I hope it makes dealing with the rejections a little less painful. I'd like to recommend a book that helped me brainstorm a new project. It's called "Story Engineering: Mastering the 6 Core Competencies of Successful Writing" by Larry Brooks. It has advice for developing your concept and concept questions before starting your first draft. The concept questions act as an overview of the shape of your story without tying you to a strict outline. Compare it to going on a hike. If pantsing is setting out with no idea of where you're going, and outlining is following a GPS which gives you a detailed path then concept questions are setting out with a compass and list of landmarks to discover before you get to the end of the end of your first draft.

[@chandnideb2106]

Oh Christy how much I love your day in the life videos more than anything else ♥️♥️♥️

[@JessyDraws]

Oh I feel the rejection 😢 I love writing since I'm Teen. You know what my husband says, when he tries to cheer me up? Don't let you bother from that. You love writing, so you do what you love and even if no one ever will read it, than it's a story for you, and me, and thats all that counts. I love him for that, it's magical and it cheers me up 😊 I hope your book gets published and you get a contract, you deserve it so much !

[@PJOfan_221]

I LOVE Christy's videos so much!

[@katievr9249]

Oh gosh I fell in love with that exact fairy journal at title bookshop in Sydney. I love paper-blanks. That little old world tea-room is just my style, the library and the type of books you’re writing all resonate deeply with me. I just adore your videos so much on my dreary days they are really inspiring and resonate.

[@rachelmarie1820]

Querying and rejections are BRUTAL, especially during and after the pandemic. Much of the advice that was applicable before is no longer even close to accurate. It's so, SO hard, but keep your chin up and keep trying! It was pre-covid, but I promised myself I would only send 3 more queries after being so burnt out on rejection after rejection. Never got anything past a form rejection. That third query got me my agent. Love your vlogs, and love seeing your journey so far!

[@starklingspars8956]

Wow, when did you get an agent? Post pandemic? I was burnt out in early 2020 and stopped. I love your encouraging story!

[@rachelmarie1820]

@@starklingspars8956 I signed with my agent mid-2018, after querying for two years! So definitely not as brutal as post-pandemic querying. I have a few writer friends who have been in the trenches both before and after covid, and they all say the same thing, that it's just HARD out there. I have so much respect for everyone who queries in this environment!! Sending you encouragement, if you choose to restart querying!

[@kaila4185]

i love making the trip into this library and i have found myself exploring these exact spots! so crazy to me to see it all in such an aesthetic vlog 🤍

[@writingismymagic3565]

I use Paperblanks for my novels too. Beautiful notebooks just get you in a creative mood

[@riyamishra280]

I want to read project teacup so bad. I wish it gets published

[@seafarer_]

I just wanted to let you know how impressed and proud to see your work on Project Teacup! I can’t even imagine all the work and brain power and creativity it takes to write a book, let alone to get published. Best of luck to you on the next one!

[@Repulsiastorm]

I love seeing you enjoying all the places I hold most dear!

[@meysician7117]

Christy, your videos soothe me more than you'll ever know

[@saigethornley9586]

The more you say about Project Teacup, the more I need it in my hands right now. If it has a Howl's moving castle aesthetic, I am so excited

[@everausten]

Welcome to Melbourne Christy! Ah yes the rain, we've definitely been having four seasons in one day at the moment. The State Library is so gorgeous to work in - did they still have their Guttenberg Bible (just pages I think) and Ned Kelly's armour? I'm glad you got to finally go to the Hopetoun (Hope-ton) Tea Rooms at the beautiful Block Arcade! I hope you got to have some chocolate at Haigh's as well. The Dymocks next to the arcade is nice to browse too. One-ish street over is DeGreaves Street which has some lovely cafe's/dumpling houses/wine bars (Hells Upstairs is very cosy) and there's usually an excellent busker playing. I also recommend a cocktail at Eau de Vie, and a cosy meal at Moat under the State Library. Most places don't have signs though, so you just have to know that they're there ✨

[@WanshiniGamage]

It's been like... 2 (?) weeks since i found your channel and I've finished both the Writing Routines (thus far) playlist and the Project Teacup playlist and some of your reading reviews as well and this is the first video of yours I've watched on the upload day itself 😂 I'm so happy to have you on my subscription list, sending you lots of love from Sydney!

[@notesbysaraawynn]

your journey really inspires me, Christy, keep going! 💖

[@ireneschoonwinkel]

My heart fell and I felt your frustration/sadness/disappointment from the agent's email to your novel query. Thank you for sharing your process, Christy! It is good to know rejection is normal and what to expect going into the publishing world. I hope we do get to learn the real title to Project Treacup one day and that I will see it on the shelves of bookstores. I will then give a little knowing smirk...remembering it's alliance name...like a little in a side joke. Hope you are doing well and managing to write. Keep well!

[@ermwrites]

I’m in the same place you are - querying and beginning something new - and I completely understand what you mean about how hard it is to move on while receiving rejections. Cheering you on and keeping my fingers crossed for you!! 🤞😊 This was a beautiful vlog and that tea sounded so yummy!

[@yayasis029]

Your channel is one of my faves. It gives me cozy vibes and all the things I love writing and books ❤

[@raz5344]

Squarespace is sponsoring literally all the youtubers I follow 😄

[@lovedbyall]

Yay! I'm so happy to be here during the start of a new project this time! Good luck on Project Teacup! No matter what, that book has already helped me on my own journey! Thank you for sharing the ups and downs

[@jessicafan6221]

Can't wait to find out more about the new novel! Wish you the best time with the project❤

[@Musikchic47]

Hopefully the new novel idea will help keep your mind off the querying process :) keep up the good work, you're doing great!

[@sianacrawford3258]

I think you touched on this briefly before, but I’d love to know your thoughts of self/publishing versus traditional and how you made your decision! I really hope project teacup finds a home ❤️

[@mothdustdreams]

Thank you for this honest look at your new first steps! You radiate such a passion for writing! Really inspiring. I am currently writing a middle grade fantasy book and I am trying to reestablish a daily writing routine right now to get into the flow again. It is a struggle to balance it with day job and life stuff. I am really looking forward to more writing vlogs of yours! Greetings from Germany❤

[@osirismariaecheverriarios1508]

Thank you for always be there with a new video 😊

[@ReadingNymph]

This was so heartwarming, your words on rejection was uplifting Good luck on the new ideas, they both sound amazing

[@17caria]

this was such a lovely, pretty intimate vlog! I can't wait till we can read a novel of yours.

[@KarmaMuch]

You're very inspirational and make it actually seem possible to finish something one day :)

[@zionbeasley4098]

I’m so excited for more of your books to be published!! You’ve got this! Also watching your adventures and writing process is so inspiring so thank you for making these vlogs 😊✨

[@anthonycastro2146]

Seeing this inspires me to continue with my book. Thank you.

[@Miriam3303]

I love your content! Do not allow traditional publishing outlets keep your words from getting out in the world. Be an indie author. Traditional publishers have too many gatekeepers and they can emphasize the wrong things. I was in traditional publishing with a major house for years (in marketing). My advice is to self publish. Keep up the great work!! Love your channel!

[@dajmishibe]

My Gosh, the rejection moment made my eyes teary. I really feel you. Hope you can move on to the new projekt so we can all enjoy new story :) Good luck and have hope! Love you!

[@zoeymathis]

Christy, I so understand you. I'm also querying at the moment and trying to start a new writing project. The waiting is so rough!

[@paulathehobbit]

There's a dnd adventure called The Wild Beyond the Witchlight, and it's a fairy/fey circus that appears once every eight years hahaha. Maybe check it out for brainstorming ideas!

[@neraeid]

I would be super interested to see a more in depth video about how you come up with and refine ideas for projects. I've been working on a new project recently and am having the hardest time narrowing an abstract idea of what I'm interested in to something concrete and focused.

[@clarejean3309]

YES! I've been waiting for a new writing vlog! But I get it, sometimes it's better to stay away from writing after finishing a project. But great log, the library was gorgeous! Can't wait for project Teacup!

[@philippawood5047]

The thing that gets me down the most is when an agent ghosts your query. I can accept a rejection if they will not be a good fit or do not like my story/writing for whatever reason, a form rejection is totally fine. But when you invest time and energy learning about an agent, honing your query to suit their specific tastes and requirements and you do not even get a "thanks, no thanks" is so debilitating for the spirit. The fairy/circus hybrid did sound like a fun idea but look forward to seeing how you will split each story.

[@ranasafi4858]

I really want to read Project Tea Cup one day and I'm also excited for your new projects.

[@_Mei_H]

Rejections hurt so much but I'm sure you'll find an agent who'll love your story!! I love hearing about your writing process, very different from mine ahah. My first novel comes out end of January and I'd love to send you an ARC to review, I sent you an email but not sure you saw it

[@fionahowellwrites5302]

Just remember that Stephen King and Harry Potter got rejected over 12 times before publication. I'm hoping someone picks up my self-published books at some point. Good luck! Don't give up. :)

[@valb.8888]

I always get so happy whenever I see you uploaded a video. Keep up the good work. I know you'll accomplish great things :)

[@msmaggierose530]

It always takes me a few months to recover after venturing through the query trenches. Go easy on yourself.

[@saram5659]

Rejection burnout is heavy. Maybe you can put a filter on those addresses and forward them automatically to a loved one, who can show them to you once a month? Of course, when there is good news, they can tell immediately. Then it won't break your spirit as much.

[@ramilyndoroteo]

I'm a fan! really looking forward to reading your project tea-cup! : ) So inspired. I'm also writing my own novel

[@giseledute]

I hope one day to sit with my cup of tea, reading “teacup project” :)

[@senzubean31]

I saw that notebook in Dillons! I nearly bought it.

[@Adeleclarkace]

Christy is amazing ✨💛✨

[@meekelareads]

ok very very here for the circus-ey vibes very excited for you to commence this journey 🥰

[@AlineCarbonaro]

Hi, Christy! What’s the font you use in your videos? It’s a beautiful italic serif and it’s so aligned with your brand and personality! And hand in there! The right agent and publisher will show up and it’s going to be amazing ❤

[@kyliesanders6013]

I can not wait to read whatever you write ❤❤❤

[@karinschott]

Have you read the Ladies of Grace Adieu by Susanna Clarke? Same world-ish as Strange and Norrell but short fiction. I also love Lolly Willowes by Townsend. I have Kingdom of Elfin by Townsend in my TBR pile. Stardust by Gaiman. Oh, I hope you have success with Tea Cup!

[@Nbrolfiwriting]

I've really enjoyed watching your videos and your querying journey has given me perspective on what it takes to get a book out there. What's the update on Project Tea Cup now? It's my aim to have my first draft done by the end of this year.

[@Indhel9957]

I envy your ability to write. I have been trying to get better about doing so and have continuously failed at keeping a schedule and my own momentum going. You've inspired me to sit down and try to get something on the page. But good lord do I just WISH it was as easy as video editing makes it seem lol or maybe you are just that disciplined and can sit down and write. Too much of my own writing process is day dreaming in the shower lol

[@tiarailic4086]

Having just finished draft 4 of my current wip, and getting very near the fishing for agents process myself, watching you query is inspring. All i can say is, You go Girl.❤🎉😊 Writing is like your baby and having it regected sucks. But keep with it. I'm sure New York Times Best Seller is just around the corner for you. Best of luck Christy!❤

[@thereversepolarbear]

Is RCW literary agency on your list? They just published a fantasy/ children’s novel : Skandar and the Unicorn Thief.

[@laurenragland5002]

I wish more libraries in the US looked like the ones you visit...I'm so jealous

[@ellie2285]

I'm so excited to watch this🧡

[@HolmesThom]

Ah dude, recently really loved getting into your channel and it's inspired me to use my creativity more! Like others I was Sorry to see your rejection face. Looking forward to the day we all get to read it!

[@reinerbraun2038]

Thank you for this video I adore 🥰

[@nicolebegovic1483]

In USA, an “arcade” is a place with video games. Is it something different in Australia?

[@walesz92]

The actual meaning of the word 'arcade' is this: "a covered passage with arches along one or both sides" :)

[@Miss207]

Very brave of you to self publish. An episode to talk about the self publishing industry would be wonderful

[@theladyincute1]

Hi! Do you sell signed copies of A Year in Tokyo? I have the ebook but would love to order the physical book to have in my home and having a signed copy would be a treat. :)

[@JanessaStuckey]

Question: Do you type with one finger at a time, or with multiple fingers?

[@marialeibovsky1148]

Love your new notebook- great choice- is it ultra size?🌺

[@mishaporompon]

Christy, I was listening to you speaking about your experience working on marketing and in my head it was playing "The man" by Taylor Swift 😤 By the way, i feel impress that you can write in such a pretty notebook, I struggle to do that 😅😅😅

[@goddessdejour]

Maybe try the Ray Bradbury Short Story Challenge 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@ooh29]

Christy you are the coziest 😂 What a doll 🤩 Them agencies! they don’t deserve to publish Christy Ann Jones 😉 Ps I loved the way you described how good the sandwich was, I believe you. Good luck 🤞

[@hannahspracklin]

Hey Christy! I have loved following your Project Teacup journey. I know you are submitting to agents, but I am curious if you are also submitting directly to publishing houses. I know that a lot of houses are taking submissions from unagented authors, and thought this might be an avenue for you to explore if you are not already :) Love from Canada (ps I am very excited to discover what Project Teacup's real title is!)

[@EstrategiaDigital.marketing]

muito bom!

[@goddessdejour]

Victoria’s State Library looks a lot like the US Library if Congress 😮

[@walesz92]

One of your new projects could be named "Project Arcade" :D

[@ceciliacalder1533]

Self publish - take back control

[@hippolyte90]

I’m keeping all fingers crossed that Project Teacup gets accepted. If not, would you consider self-publishing? BTW, I read your book A Year in Tokyo, it was great!❤

[@martinelanglois3158]

🤞

[@arabicabqariyyah111]

Loveeeee❤❤❤