CHARTS, TROPES, AND VIBES GALORE | weekly writing vlog

hello and welcome to the weekly writing vlog! it's a new year and i've started working on a new book! COME ALONG ON THE JOURNEY WITH ME!
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[@jessicagolden1631]

Fan fic writers are some of the hardest workers I know tbh like pulling a 20000k chapter while juggling finals? A savior indeed

[@Katytastic]

truly, they are HEROES!!

[@bts_vinyl]

I would be so ecstatic if traditionally published books had a tagging system like fanfic!

[@Katytastic]

omg yes! as a mood reader, it would help me IMMENSELY to get a better feel for tone/theme/content

[@sshelbyshoee]

StoryGraph is an amazing resource that has tags, content warnings, and a great recommendation system. It's like goodreads on steroids and reminds me of AO3 but for books. Hope that helps!

[@natyeh]

OH MY GOSH YOUR WRITING VLOGS ARE BACK?! you don’t know how many times i’ve rewatched your old ones. i’m SO PUMPED!

[@emilykate0835]

Ah, Kat! Just hearing you talk about your process, no matter how chaotic you feel it is, is always so calming and inspiring for me. I am so so so excited to read your published books one day! I’m patiently waiting!!!

[@alexanderzhmurov9624]

Ditto! Couldn't put it better myself!!

[@SelenicSoul83]

_mutual pining, idiots in love, disaster sapphics_ and more tags that make me go "I need this book NOW!" Loving the vlog, as always

[@Anubistalk]

legit, if traditional publishing actually used tags it would be so much easier to find the cute love stories that I want to read. Your tags make me really excited to read your draft already because it sounds like something I would enjoy so hard

[@TheThreeBookshelves]

Kat: You don’t want to hear me talk about story structure for 20 minutes Me: HELL YEAH I DO

[@bpsara]

"Technically it's not YA, but it FEELS YA" omg I relate so much. Every single time I write characters in their 20s

[@devonmunn5728]

I can relate cause some of my stories barely have an outline to them while others I have outlined pretty well

[@Katytastic]

yup yup different projects call for different methods!

[@manolis905]

I love kat like I love lorde. They both disappear sometimes, and, u know what, that’s ok.

[@Katytastic]

lolol XD GOD i wish lorde would drop a new album

[@manolis905]

@@Katytastic she said her 3rd album will come this year, can’t wait to enter that world!!

[@sercemwksiazkach3446]

Oh my God writing vlogs are back? That’s so exciting!!! They are my favorite ❤️

[@Katytastic]

yay

[@SmallTownSpells]

i honestly do want to hear you ramble about story structure for 20 minutes also i'm so glad these are back, even just for a little while, your writing vlogs bring me so much inspo

[@rhyegabrielse4688]

Have you ever tried the curly girl method? You might have a hidden curl pattern because of your volume!😍

[@ryethedecent]

if anyone else didn’t notice at first, btw she has a tweet in the description instructing how to create the graphs AND if you have the new version of scrivener that works slightly differently than hers, here’s how you do it: Click on your doc or folder of docs, click the outline view (her tweet has an image to show what that looks like but there are three views at the top center of the screen you can choose, outline is to the right of the cork board view) Hover over “view” in the top left corner, scroll down to outliner columns, and select word count, target, and progress. Then you should be able to click on the target section for each of your chapters/docs and set a word goal, and it’ll automatically count the words you have in that doc and fill in the progress bar the right amount

[@HeatherForTheWin]

Oh wow, I am loving the vibes of those tags. Without telling me anything spoilery or specific about the story, I immediately want to read it

[@toniturner6742]

I love listening to you ramble about story structure ACTUALLY.

[@marissanmeyer]

I'm a chaotic organized writer. I can not start a story until I have the characters and major plot points figured out. That being said I decided to take the advice of a friend and 'shut up and write' which brought me to starting an AU for one of my series. Actually made progress on it and because it's not the official story it doesn't have to be 100%. Using this to get into a writing flow and bring back the inspiration, so far it has worked, also so far I have done nothing with said inspiration.

[@ender4344]

I am also a chaotic organised writer lol, and the shut up and write was my motto for NaNo. Actually really helpful

[@jochusbooks2886]

When the second writing vlog came out I realized what this one actually was (I thought it was a writing video only) and I’m LIVING for it!! I’m so happy you’re back 😆

[@dannydewispelare]

The timing of when you uploaded was so on point, I literally just laid down to relax after finishing the second draft of my new book that I drafted the end of last year. Love your vlogs, and actually whenever you talk about writing! Good luck on drafting this new book!!! 💕

[@Katytastic]

thank you! and congrats on finishing your second draft, that's awesome!!

[@ender4344]

Congrats!!

[@nickyyy777]

ur sunday outfit w the glasses is SUCH A VIBE I LOVE IT

[@ashleyforshaw8449]

I love your writing logs so much! They always give me that boost to create that I need 💛This story sounds AMAZING! Also, love the idea of fanfic tags for books? That would be such a fun way to go about it

[@Charlotte-kc1ec]

Thanks for giving us tags for your wip, they sound glorious! (gosh imagine trad publishing would use a tagging system I -)

[@Katytastic]

i've seen some authors share fanfic-esque tags for their books and it has been SO HELPFUL and has definitely sold me on a few! if only it was an industry standard!!!

[@A_Bookish_Obsession]

YES THE QUEEN IS BACK WITH THE WRITING VLOGS!

[@mielunaria]

im totally vibing with those tags!! and yeah it would be amazing if published books did something similar too, especially to include any cw and tw if applicable to let readers know exactly what they're getting into beforehand, that's the dream

[@TiliaHaggstrom]

I am so excited about the writing vlogs being back!!

[@sercemwksiazkach3446]

Ahhhhhhh the tags are SO amazing I already live for this story!!

[@MikkiProductions204]

I find these writing vlogs very inspiring!

[@IxiaRayne]

Yaaay! Another writing vlog! I love!! 😍🎉

[@acorn_woman]

SHE'S BACK AT IT!!

[@thegreenreader]

I’ve missed weekly writing vlogs so so much! Fanfic is a gift from the universe like they are writing stories of our favorite characters for free, as a hobby, AND ITS FULL LENGTH and DOING SCHOOL AND MULTIPLE PROJECTS AT ONCE AND HOLY SHIT FANFIC IS A GIFT honestly the tagging system would work so well for traditionally published books and mood readers

[@natdominguez8557]

I missed so much this writing blogs! Wish you the best of lucks 🍀

[@tenter1335]

i missed these soooo much kat, i adore your writing process!

[@yinandyangmix]

YAY! Your writing vlogs inspire me like no other.

[@ilrayali6121]

I love these! I'm glad you're taking us on the journey for the first draft

[@chibimena]

I always find myself thinking about that short story you read to us a while ago so I’m always excited to hear you talk about your writing. I WANT THIS STORY SO BAD NOW AFTER HEARING THOSE TAGS!!!!

[@Nayukuo]

I'm so excited to see you popping back online with more writing videos!! I've missed them a lot, I have so much fun watching them and taking guesses at what you're working on.

[@Em-ro2zi]

I’m so excited about these writing vlogs starting back up!!! Wooo

[@minaammar]

AHHHHH I’m so happy these are back!!!! I can’t wait to follow this journey 🤍✨🥰

[@downtherabbithole5825]

You literally gave me the motivation to finally finish my NaNo Draft in 15 minutes that I tried to find for two months. So happy these vlogs are back

[@kaylaortz223]

Oh my gosh, I’m so excited to have at least two writing vlogs! 😂♥️

[@hanawriter]

Kat, these writing vlogs are everything! I have seriously watched the last set at least three times through. Your energy is so great! 💜

[@jacerebil]

I always look forward to these writing vlogs. They really help motivate me to write

[@GirlMadeofWords]

yes! yes! yes! this is the writing vlog I didn't know I needed!

[@alexanderzhmurov9624]

Tell me about it!! Also that book does sound like something I would read... if only to see how it turns out in opposition to all those "tags" LOL

[@dreamofmedeukae]

Oh yay! I love your writing vlogs! I cannot explain how often I visit them when I am in need for motivation to write 😊

[@averisimilartale]

I love these vlogs so much, so I’m excited for more!! I love it when trad published authors tag their books like fanfic, because they always make me want to read the book more!! I can’t wait to hear more about your book, it sounds like something right up my alley!!

[@Teopengy96]

Yes yes yes! I love your writing vlogs, they make me want to write more :)

[@Perrinedroit]

I love your writing vlogs soooo much

[@alicemurray4078]

WEEKLY WRITING VLOG!!!

[@zaratsubasa159]

I've missed your writing vlogs Kat, I love hearing about your process and tbh I could listen to you rant about story structure for an hour. Thank you for posting these every so often, your videos never fail to inspire me to write

[@mytbrisoutofcontrol6083]

I can say with full confidence you are my favorite youtuber.

[@AndAubreyWasHerName]

I definitely needed this video today. Thanks Kat!!

[@marthemakes8000]

These writing vlogs are so motivating and always makes me wanna drop everything I'm doing and just write! (after finishing watching the video ofc)

[@thebookbelle]

So excited for more writing vlogs!

[@semanticallysam8611]

This was great!! I always get so motivated to write after watching your writing vlogs! Gonna close out youtube now and get writing! Can't wait for the next one!

[@goodkillermusic]

Ooooooooooh YES! We're here for the writing vlogs

[@palestblue]

Wohoooo, I love your writing vlogs so much! I would really, really love editing/draft polishing vlogs, too, because I find that to be the bulk and the hardest part of the process and I would love to know how you edit and polish all of the wonderful first drafts you have created so far! And God, yes, it would be so cool if traditional publishing used tags, hah! The tags for your story sound so excitiiiiing! And I really hope we will get to read it ❤️.

[@NikkiCLurvesJB]

I’ve really missed these vlogs ur awesome💖

[@monti2842]

"they were roommates" + "Sapphic lovers", you got me, im hooked

[@livmilesparanormalromanceb6891]

Thank you thank you thank you!! I love your writing blogs!!

[@geovanamara9293]

I love your writing vlogs!!! It's amazing to watch your enthusiasm with every new project!!! It's just contagious =D

[@LauraWrites]

Yay for a new writing vlog!

[@Hannah-ul7pl]

Arghhhhh sooooo happy rn; thanks for uploading!!! I’ll save this to watch when I wake up & put off my own writing ✍️

[@juliascastanheira]

Aaah i missed your weekly writing vlogs 😭 they motivate me SO MUCH to work on my own book, so thank you kat (also the fact that you can fast draft in 14 days is insane, i’d spend 3 days writing and the other 11 doubting my outline 🙃)

[@Susan-qn9rf]

Wowww it’s been a hot minute since I’ve seen you and I’m sooo glad! You were the first booktuber I watched 🥺

[@AsheaBlack]

Writing vlogs are back😍😍😍😍

[@amy-suewisniewski6451]

Yes I want to listen to you ramble about story structure for 20 mins!

[@lina763]

Omg a new writing vlog😍

[@zoestrand3064]

Haven’t watched it yet, but I’m SO exited 😍

[@chapterbarbara8161]

Kat I live for your vlogs! I feel like I have a writing buddy to help me through my own stories. Also you look amazing ❤️

[@justjocelynne]

Yay, this is so exciting! Keep it up Kat, you’re doing amazing!! Also those tags though 👀 consider me incredibly interested and excited!

[@nufirastalwart4832]

I subscribed your channel since 8 years ago. You are my very first youtuber that I follow and rewatch many times 😁

[@LaHormiguitaLectora]

Love it! I'm looking forward to seeing your next vlog!😍

[@stephaniestorie5825]

But but but can I have story structure ramblings!? More vlog, more Kat, more motivation for me to start writing my stories I've been outlining and have been too afraid to start!

[@HPSmallCharm29]

This video made me so happy 😆💖

[@nickyyy777]

i was absolutely waiting for whether or not it’s sapphic IM SO HYPE

[@alexandraroselyn]

omg YOUR WRITING VLOGS ARE BACK?!?! This just made my day 😩🥳

[@lollydolly4590]

I adore how into tags you are

[@BinocularsSwag]

Yay, writing vlog!!!!!

[@raekline763]

Omg I missed these!!!

[@lr5612]

Yaaaaaaayyyyyyyy a writing vlog!!!

[@Katytastic]

woohoo! XD

[@ekinkoch5542]

Can I just say this; I NEEDED THIS SO MUCH! I have a 10 day-ish deadline and I need 40k words to write, no rough drafts, polished shiny perfect manuscript. And thanks to you I'm filled with writing energy.

[@Katytastic]

GOOD LUCK!! glad i could help in some way :)

[@kimberleyjones17]

First of all, I love your writing vlogs and I am so glad to see they have returned!! Congrats on starting a new book and good luck with it! Secondly, you write so fast! OH MY GOSH ;D Like, i can do the usual Nanowrimo speed, but only for a month or two; I can't draft an entire book in ten days. But I am a part-time pantser so maybe that's part of the reason I am much slower, I need more time to figure out what I am writing WHILE I am writing, But everyone has their own speed and process and it's so fun and inspiring to see yours! Thanks for sharing ♥ And yes, please ramble more about story-structure, it's my favourite thing ;) besides stats of course, so the return of your charts made my weekend. Now I am going to edit my own book with all this extra-motivation!

[@sbscarlett]

Yess the time has come!!

[@briannaduke7738]

Yes!!!

[@AbiSaad]

love that you always start linear and then BAM! your chaotic self takes over😂😂

[@Katytastic]

i just can't be tamed XD

[@alterbun]

WRITING VLOG WRITING VLOG WRITING VLOG (so excited to hear more about the new book!!!!) edit: kat I ABSOLUTELY want to hear about story structure for 20 minutes

[@beathamama5652]

I really want to read this book!

[@authorgkray]

Came for the writing vlog. Stayed for the content and because *KAT*

[@ZeinaIan]

I've decided to write a complete novel for the first time. Last time I wrote a complete book was when I was 7 years old and wrote my own picture book 😆. I've written a rough outline and character profiles but this video is making me want to stop being lazy and actually get on with it. So thanks Kat.

[@thequeenofcydonia]

i'm so glad that writing vlogs are back! :) we need that video about fanfic also →

[@krissyn.3366]

Yay, new writing vlogs! Can we get an update on the last book you finished? 💗📖

[@dovelyy]

i was in need to hear you talk about tropes, yay!

[@Katytastic]

and there's more to come! i have LOTS to say about tropes (and fanfic too for that matter) ;)

[@dovelyy]

@@Katytastic can't wait!!

[@emilygray6786]

Hey, Kat. I’m happy to see you get to writing with a writing vlog. I’m having some difficulty writing currently. As a Creative Writing college student, I have to take a Fiction Writing workshop class. My teacher wants us to write literary fiction. My problem is that I feel like my writing is not good enough for the agenda of the class. The stories I have written are far from the ones I want and like to write. If you have any advice, please share with me. Otherwise, I do hope to read your book! It sounds fun!

[@charlotteelisabeth6255]

Yess! Charts! Awesome!

[@Katytastic]

we love a good chart around here XD

[@JamesLawner]

A writing vlog on my birthday? Nice.

[@alycigelnik3231]

oh my god Kat you had me at "disaster sapphics"

[@ninanatascha]

I've missed these vlogs... After watching this I really need to write my own book... 😂

[@BrekkeEl]

WE MISSED YOOOOOU

[@karebear725]

Writing vlogs are back???? I've missed these videos!!!

[@jamie6202]

you had me at "disaster sapphics"

[@annelireads]

A rant video about how good ff is would be fantastic!