Day in the Life of a Writer | Hitting 56k & Ranting About Historical Fiction

A chaotic writing vlog JUST FOR YOU! Join me on a day of writing, authortube, procrastination, and rants/chaotic thoughts. I talk about the struggles of being a historical fiction author and try my best to "shut up and write the book."
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The authortubers I mentioned in this video 🥰
‪@LindsayPuckett‬
‪@sincerelyvee‬
‪@CodyTheWriter‬
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[@CodyTheWriter]

Omg! Seeing your self in a video in someone else’s video is like KZbin inception! Haha. I love the stuffed worm and I need one immediately. Congrats on all the progress and thanks for stopping by the live stream!! I had so much fun! ☺️

[@nataliejaneshields]

He’s so cute I can’t 🥲🪱 I’m so happy I was able to join the livestream!

[@briellewrites]

I also prefer chapters without titles! The one exception I can think of is Percy Jackson just because those chapter titles are so funny lmao. Also what you said about historical fiction and having to search so many things was so funny but also so relatable, even writing fantasy Im googling the most insane things lmao. If anyone saw my search history they’d be like…. R u ok? Lol

[@nataliejaneshields]

I feel like writing vs researching is just an endless struggle 😂 I feel like Google is my coworker and all I do all day long is poke my head in her office to bug her 😅😂

[@simonchenstories]

Sooo glad I found your channel Natalie (and all the channels you mentioned thru this video) because I’m in the same boat as you!! Seeing other writers processes is inspiring to me as I work my way thru my own works in progress ❤❤❤ gonna binge your videos 🫡

[@nataliejaneshields]

You're so sweet, thank you! If ever I don't feel like writing, popping on an authortube video usually gets me inspired to start writing again!

[@simonchenstories]

@@nataliejaneshields yay!! I’ll be doing the same

[@jshorter3303]

In my current wip I am returning back to chapter titles. I think they are fun and adds a whimsy, especially if you make them fun!

[@nataliejaneshields]

Well I do love whimsy! What genre/age category do you write in? I’m curious!

[@LindsayPuckett]

omg haha you crack me up and i loved this look into your writing day!

[@nataliejaneshields]

The way I just squealed when I saw *the* Lindsay Puckett commented on one of my videos 😍😅 Thank you for watching!!

[@LindsayPuckett]

@@nataliejaneshields omg 🙈well thank you for tagging me so I could find your channel and subscribe!!!!

[@Caroline_Creative]

Just found your channel! Excited to find another historical romance writer ❤

[@nataliejaneshields]

Hiiii! Thank you for watching! What’s your preferred time period?

[@madebymalayka]

I don't think I've ever liked chapter titles lol 😅 But I don't mind seeing 'em! Seeing this vlog makes me wanna try doing writing sessions throughout the day instead of just one huge one at 2am 😭 It seems soooo much healthier to sustain!

[@nataliejaneshields]

Yes you should try multiple sessions throughout your day! I find that I’m not a writing at night person, so midday it is for me 😂

[@EmmaBennetAuthor]

Gorgeous flowers! How sweet!

[@nataliejaneshields]

Thank you! He’s the best 💛

[@meganshields6616]

The only acceptable chapter titles are in Percy Jackson

[@nataliejaneshields]

This is true. "I Accidentally Vaporize My Pre-Algebra Teacher" is iconic

[@sabinewatts6639]

I LOVE chapters titles, and use them in my writing. I think it is great fun to craft one which gives one impression at the beginning of the chapter, but reveals a different meaning by the end of the chapter. Can I do that every time? Of course not, but it is a thrill to pull it off.

[@nataliejaneshields]

I like that version! I will say that sometimes I feel like the chapter titles are more for the author than the reader 😅

[@sabinewatts6639]

@@nataliejaneshields I definitely wouldn't do them if I didn't enjoy them. They are my fun bonus. But I do think it helps in searching for the chapter you want in the front of e-books, if for some reason your device didn't open in the right spot. How can I remember between Chapter 16 or Chapter 17? But between To Overcome Such Affection and Take One's Moment? Then I know where I am. 🙂

[@S.p.a.c.e.C.o.w.b.o.y]

Hi Natalie. Can i ask which editor you use to write in? I'm not really gelling with Readsy, it's free but maybe it's time to upgrade. Also, it's nice I'm not the only writer who procrastinates first and writes second 😅

[@nataliejaneshields]

I like to plan on Google Docs and write in Scrivener! (And I’m a very good procrastinator… 😅😂)

[@HH-zb5ul]

We agree that writing a books is enjoying but sre there disadvantages of writing a book ?

[@african_chris]

For me personally, chapter titles depends on the project I’m working on.

[@sadazell]

I can't stop thinking about how you kind of look like Lindsey Lohan. You're so pretty.

[@nataliejaneshields]

That’s one I’ve never gotten before haha! I usually hear Emma Stone.

[@HeatherFlyte]

I wonder if the chapter title trend is in part due to the popularity of serial fiction. I tend to see chapter titles there.

[@nataliejaneshields]

That’s a great point. Could be!

[@sincerelyvee]

ahh i loved this so much!! also ur pup is adorable🥰

[@nataliejaneshields]

Eeek! So excited you enjoyed it!! Thanks, he’s a sweetie 🐶

[@Cynthia-hk2oc]

I can’t believe you don’t have at LEAST 10s of thousands on subscribers and views on this. keep. Was so good especially the insights into your decision making. Maybe great accidental exercise in talking through problems too! It was a vlog in the truest sense

[@nataliejaneshields]

Thank you so much for watching! That’s so sweet of you to say! Maybe one day 😂😂