What's Next? ✨☕ NANOWRIMO DIARIES FINAL 2023 UPDATE

[@HeartBreathings]

So sad to see the yearly NaNoWriMo Diaries come to an end, but I'm so grateful you were on this journey with me! Thank you!

[@ericamarie0]

What an exciting glimpse into 2024!

[@marahsoore6452]

Yes! Finally caught up with the series. Amazing job as always. You have an amazing way to inspire people and I can't wait for all the wonderful things you're creating. I'm so happy I got to meet you in Raleigh. Right now it being the beginning of the end of the year I know my life is about to make a big change. My fiance and I are moving in the next year and that means my whole life is the era of 'beginning of an end'. There's a lot of hope in the future, a fresh start and a new place to thrive. Thank you for all of your honest and wise advice through everything.

[@lynnlefay9631]

Only 3 minutes in and I’m already being called out while I watch this and do laundry and dishes rather than sitting my butt down and writing. Thanks for the real talk. It’s so true and I really just gotta get my butt in the chair ❤

[@PinkHawk191]

January is busy for me since that is when our state is starting the legislative time. I do disability work in Maryland as a volunteer. I am a volunteer with People On The Go Of Maryland which is a self advocacy group for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The work will be hard and busy, but I am so ready to get to work on the disability work! Your books are my favorite book ever! They have been such an escape with my family living in a war zone in Israel. Thank goodness my family is safe at the moment. I have cousins in the Israel Defense Force on the front lines.Your books take me to another world where I don't have to worry. Thank you so much for writing the Shadow Demon Saga series! I love it!

[@EmmaPlanPrettyPlan]

I can’t wait!! To listen to your books!!!

[@candicefelice8380]

So so so so excited for everything you have going on. I bet it’s all going to be wonderful! I am also eagerly waiting for The Disappearance of Vanessa Shaw!

[@singingsanja167]

OMG!!! Freaking out here about the Beautiful Demons audio books!!! 😍 I love listening while weaving, that's so perfect for me. 💕💕💕

[@KaceyEzellWriterLife]

Thank you so much for doing this series. I know it's a ton of work for you, but it brings us all so much joy to see you every day and follow your (sometimes wild) ride through NaNoWriMo. I appreciate you so much, and while I'm going to miss having a new video to look forward to every day, I hope you get a chance to take a breath and to relax a little and enjoy planning out your 2024 and beyond! Sending all the love!

[@angelabublitz5912]

I'll miss seeing you every day! Hopefully you can recharge a bit now, though, you give so much between Preptober and Spooktacular and The NaNo Diaries, but we SO APPRECIATE it...I get so much joy and motivation from you. Can't wait for HB90, going through it for the first time this round. 2024 is going to be amazing, I can feel it. Love and light to all!

[@talltimbersfarm85]

Loved this series. It was very inspiring. Also, I would be sooooo interested in an in depth series about world building. Hint, Hint!!! Thank you for all the time you spend with us!

[@hailey1011]

I’m not a writer but I’ve loved following along with your journey this month!! I’m currently working after my kids bedtime and desperately want to go upstairs and do nothing but I’m going to play your video in the background as use it as one last work block before calling it a night. Thanks for the motivation as always!!

[@elliestephenson4146]

2024 is going to be an awesome year!

[@samaralloyd521]

I've incorporated a "penalty" phase into my reward system a while back. Because getting a reward is great, but I can rationalize not having the item/reward NOW, so I can do without it later. However, I have a lot harder time GIVING UP anything. So, depending on the size of penalty, depends on my penalty fee. All my paid penalties go into one of our savings accounts. So, while I don't want to pay a penalty, it's not the worst thing ever if I do lol

[@Millicomics]

I’ll definitely listen to the books on audible! 😍

[@WritingStorm314]

Congratulations sarra! 🎊 🎉

[@eternallearner6026]

What a great idea. ( I was dreaming of this product. Then a marketing ad popped up last week. Now YOU mention it as a NNWM reward? Well that was # 3 soooo… ) I also finished 55k this year and kindle scribe really is a perfect ending- ordered mine today ! ❤🙏🏼🕯

[@Cat-jn2fz]

My last day of NANO I had to write 17,000 works and I did with two minutes left. This is my first time winning nano!

[@HeartBreathings]

Wow! You owned it!!

[@shelfunstable]

Congrats on 50k! I got to 43k and am counting that as a win. Your vlogs helped me get through the month, thank you ❤ enjoy the Scribe, I use mine all the time and it's wonderful!

[@melissasnyder5268]

Love my Scribe!!!

[@liisaking1247]

I'm *so* glad there will be a true Sunday start! This is the most important thing to me, since my weeks always start on Sunday and it's such a pain to always be covering up and changing days and dates.

[@HeartBreathings]

So happy this will be easier for you!!!

[@katendress6142]

I am really looking forward to another time through both HB90 and Publish and Thrive. As soon as the yearly planner is ready, I will be grabbing it. I'll miss your daily videos, and I've really enjoyed these "coffee chat" videos.

[@benetstoen7250]

Hi Sarra! I would love to see a video about how you are creating audiobooks! I want to start having them made for my books but don't know where to begin, or how to make them available outside of Amazon. Love your videos!! ❤

[@HeartBreathings]

Great idea for a video, thank you! I'll be happy to share my process!

[@danaalden1471]

Thank you Sarra. These 2023 Diaries were great! Congrats on winning!

[@melodieboone3102]

Congratulations Sarra!!! I’ve enjoyed your journey…like I do every year. Maybe next year I will join you. 😊 Can’t wait until the planning video!!!

[@keertanaanand2451]

Just started reading sacrifice me...OMG it is so interesting!!❤❤

[@ReadableMarie]

I’m so jealous you got the scribe! It looks so cool! Happy for you!!

[@emacarvalho7889]

I loved the experience . I have never written a story before and as soon as I 've learned about Nanowrimo, I decided not take a shot on. I admit that I was ill prepared because I was too excited about getting into something new to me hence my sorry being a monumental mess that I'm trying to fix. However I don't regret anything, I have really things from it and you and it's kinda weird that Nano ended .oh , I got your demon saga on Kobo. I didn't read it yet because I'm currently reading Cucoo 's call right now.

[@Shackbanshee]

Congratulations and happy holidays!

[@memphistnliving]

Another great month of vlogmas. I started mine today

[@HeartBreathings]

Oh fun!

[@mariahsmall487]

Congratulations again Sarra!!! So excited and proud of you!!! What you said in beginning reminded me of back when I was in high school and my history teacher saying about how many stories get lost that needed to be told (after people have passed). He was referring to veterans but it was so fitting to think of that today, how we all have stories inside of us that need to be told no matter how long it takes us to go from in our heads to paper. I remember you mentioned something similar (I think it was in one of this week’s vlogs, can’t remember which) but I don’t think it fully “set in” until today ❤ Thank you!

[@elizabethreads0312]

You might like the remarkable tablet more as you can accidentally annotate directly onto any pdf instead of the sticky note function on the kindle scribe. It is a bit of a splurge but I've heard really good things.

[@xeinakingdom]

CONGRATS 💖💖 The Scribe is beautiful!

[@colleenvalles663]

Looking forward to the long-term planning course!

[@tawanawherry272]

I feel great about 2024 as well! I’m excited to be on the HB90 journey with the crew Sarra! Thanks again for answering all of my questions about the bootcamp! 🎉2024🎉

[@HeartBreathings]

So excited you decided to join. I can't wait to work with you on your goals!

[@annieway35]

Oh man. I'm gonna need a Kindle scribe now 🤣So excited for your audio books!!

[@jennydrew3768]

Have really enjoyed seeing your nano diaries, saw it after nano finished but really enjoying them and waiting for publish and thrive as am very interested in kick starting my writing again in 2024

[@laurahalonen6781]

Oh! Happy to see you get that "puppy" 😍 thank you so much for these videos. I like to see the realistic process and as I get more and more life experience the more I really understand the joy of rest and immersing myself in all the awesome projects I have going on. When I was younger I was only restless! (No rest, no projects, when only thin you have is restless energy.) Growing up, is finding ways and tools to be able to work and play with the whole that you are, and I have got many tools from your videos. Thank you!

[@glennamaynard]

I'm curious to see how you like the scribe, I've been debating on it or an ipad since both are more costs friendly than the remarkable. Can't wait for all the exciting things to come and especially planning all the things :)

[@somberhoney]

the NaNo diaries have been great as always, and I can't wait to see where your writing goes as we move on from here

[@inesjohnsonwrites]

I just love it when there's a George sitting in your videos. He just randomly walks by 😂

[@roshanrahealer]

Those are excellent goals! I'm glad you're honoring your needs and love your small goal support! I've started rewarding myself more often. It makes a lot of difference in motivation! Congratulations on the audiobook, as well! So exciting!

[@teamsarra9380]

I so want the Kobo Elipsa 2 (Kobo version of the Scribe). I know you can annotate in all ereaders, but I'd so much prefer to write then type notes

[@UndyingLight117]

My story for NaNo ended at 68,386 words. 🥳

[@katem7607]

Thank you so much! Love this series! I also am doing the HB90 this year, Im so very very excited!

[@AiSayuriChan]

omg, that sounds so exciting! :D

[@chamoritaamanda]

I can't wait to get your books on Audible!

[@Janawrites]

I'm so ready! It sounds fantastic and I wish you all the success next year.

[@AuthorJenniferNAdams]

I could never finish NaNo as November is just too busy for me lol. December is too. After a nearly 3 year hiatus, I am excited just to be writing again. Still dealing with brain fog and lack of focus due to low BP, but any words written each day is a win for me. Happy for everyone who won NaNo ❤

[@staceyshillingburg7966]

I can't wait to hear more of how you like the Kindle Scribe! Also I was wondering why you decided to do Ream as opposed to something like Kindle Vella? Just curious. You are such an inspiration and well done with Nano! I'm so excited for future videos!

[@HeartBreathings]

It's possible to do both and I might, but Vella is US only and I have a pretty global audience first of all. Second, I really am more interested in the community aspect and don't want to necessarily get into a space where I'm writing one story infinitely. I want to write a variety of projects and get feedback, host Livestreams, build my newsletter etc. Vella is not really about community growth as much as just reading the story without any interaction.

[@staceyshillingburg7966]

@@HeartBreathings ok that makes sense. Thanks! I’m toying with the idea of Kindle Vella but might look into Ream too (if that’s how you spell it 😂)

[@nildam.bonilla5849]

I need to start thinking what my planners for next year will be😅 but I'm so excited for all the progress I've done even if I haven't reached "The end" on my story zero draft by the end of the year because I'm proud of the over 50k I have already written on the First Draft and the many more I hope to transcribe and add to it before the year is done (then I can start with book 2 right?😂😅) But I am hopeful I will have more time in December than I did in November because I want to figure out a schedule that works around my kid's school schedules to do all I want and have to do❤ Big hugs

[@ghostyplans]

Congratulations 🎉!!!! I’m so glad you got the Scribe! I hope you like it! I’ve never really looked at them before-I prefer my iPad. I put my manuscript in GoodNotes to edit. I have no idea what I’m using for my planner next year… 😅 it’s stressful, but there’s still time, right? 😂

[@Moosewrites]

I am so pumped for the audio books!!! 2024 is an excellent year, I can feel it 💜💜💜

[@TMReese]

Audiobooks are gonna rock! Thanks for reminding me about HB90 ✍️ 📖

[@authorcrystalfontanez]

Congrats Sara! I got 7000 but at least I wrote some words

[@ElaineUribeWrites]

Writing is all about having faith in the future. That's why my 2024 phrase is gonna be Faith in the Future. Congrats again on winning NaNoWriMo and thanks for all the motivation throughout the month! Good luck with TDOVS! PS: You should get something with a butterfly on it once you finish that book because I believe that's what the name Vanessa means. Just a little something to remind you of that journey and a little reward for finishing the book.

[@L.M.Lefrancois]

It was so fun to write with you! I hope you do writing sprints more often! When i signed up for NaNoWriMo, I didn't click the thing that makes me a part of the reward, lol. Luckily i still have a suprise package. Anyway, the finished year for 2023 was tough but heres to 2024, a new outlook! ❤🎉

[@SIMulatedSara]

Congrats again on your word count for NaNo. I can't wait for all the planner content coming up, tis the season! I'm trying really hard to focus on finishing my draft because the work doesn't stop on Dec 1. But I keep getting distracted by all the planner content on youtube, and my planners sitting in my office! I hope you love your new kindle scribe, and thanks for the coffee chat today!

[@jennifersjunkmail5935]

I hope your audiobooks will be available for purchase by libraries via Overdrive/Libby or Hoopla! Loved the daily coffee chats this month. ❤

[@HeartBreathings]

That's definitely my intention!

[@msmwriter]

We are so grateful for you as well. 💜Congrats again on the win, and the KS!! I have one on my Amazon wishlist. Hoping my sons will take the hint and go in on one together for me. Fingers crossed. lol I forgot to mention that though I did not "win" NaNo, I did come up with a new story idea that I started fleshing out. Hoping to be ready to start writing this month, or at least by the first of the year. Going over to check out the HB90 planners now. 😊Happy weekend!

[@marthawilley5512]

Thanks for a great month of videos and congrats again.

[@nectarzetlian9251]

I was not able to make it to 50 thousand I went half way. I was proud to at least reach 25,000.

[@HeartBreathings]

That's wonderful! Still great progress!

[@giuliaidiometri186]

Hi Sarra. I'm a blind girl - I'm not lying or joking, it's true - and I'm an aspiriing writer. I've been on your KZbin channel for years and you help me so much with writing tips, plot your novel and edit your novel... Thanks so much! And congratulations for your NaNOWriMo win! I have never read any of your books because I have to buy them and my dad has to scan them and I will have a book in three or four months at a time, so it's difficult for me to have books. I was wondering: your story Red, your novella, can I read it without having read your books? Where can I download it? And where will you post it? Could you post it on Wattpad, too? So I could read it there for free. Could you do this favor for me, please? I thank you in advance.. Giulia

[@HeartBreathings]

If you go to my other KZbin channel @sarracannon I have read many of my books there, including Red! I also offer it free for anyone who signs up for my newsletter.

[@giuliaidiometri186]

Hi Sarrra. I signed up for your newsletter, but I don't know why I can't find your story Red. Can you send me the link to it, please? For the new version? Thanks again! @@HeartBreathings

[@anacosta5635]

Thank you Sara!! Great job with doing so much besides only writing! 😅bye!

[@syenite]

I have never used disc bound planners before and it was your channel that introduced me to them. I promised myself a Happy Planner as a NaNo reward if I hit my target, and I did! I didn't surpass it because I ended up with the flu and that just knocked the wind out of me. But my Happy Planner arrived and it is GROGEOUS. I am going to use it to track revisions, and I made a bunch of cool witchy-crystal planner pages in Canva (happy to share the link to the templates if you wish!) But I have a question: do you have a recommended hole puncher for the big sized / 11 disc version? When I order on the HP site, it was sold out. If I purchase elsewhere, will it still work? I love the idea you have for rewards and deadlines and I am probably going to mention it to my partner and see if we can implement something similar. Congrats on your Scribe and all the progress you made. It sounds like you've done a ton of work on yourself and made some huge self-discoveries this year. Looking forward to seeing how bright you will shine in 2024 ✨

[@susanbuckminster282]

Thank you!

[@ChristieOdendaal-mz5ng]

Project Phoenix, maybe I need to steel that Idea. My tatting website got messed up badly and then it is my business as a crafter and my author career that need to somehow restart

[@Smellyssounds]

I am so glad you hit 50K!🎀 Your NaNo vlogs helped me stay motivated during my art block and simply playing them in background while writing made me feel like writing with a friend. ☺️ Sadly I only hit 40k before deleting my account after I found out about the NaNoWriMo scandal and I got pretty shocked and sad.

[@HeartBreathings]

Oh that's too bad! I don't even think anything has been confirmed about the scandal other than accusations, so I'm not really one to jump to judgement. So many lies online, I like to be certain before I judge it. But I understand and respect your decision to put some distance there.

[@fantasywriter4000]

@heartbreathings. Hello, first of I absolutely love your videos, it gives me great motivation to write and get further in my author career. I do have a question. You won your kindle scribe for winning nano. Congrats. I was wondering you can or happy to do a video with not only your experience with the kindle scribe and how you use but if it is worth it. I am in the process of making a decision to buy one. It would help if knowing it worth the money and what you can use it as an author. It okay if not. Just thought to ask about this video idea. Not sure if you are still even using it.

[@a.studios9930]

I find it extremely annoying when products do not include charging bricks. To me, it's not a full product if I have to supply the main source of conducting power

[@Charlotteapaige]

Will The Disappearance of Vanessa Shaw be in audiobook?

[@HeartBreathings]

Not anytime soon. I'm working through Demons and TDOVS has 9 points of view so I feel like it's a more complex project! But maybe if I find the right person for it

[@katxl7]

Quit Nano after 5 days of trying to squeeze the story out - it just didn't work for me this month. But I am going to attempt Janowrimo.

[@DreamingTruth.author]

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