I DELETED SOCIAL MEDIA FOR A WEEK | Book Writing S2 EP 2

[@insanekoala13]

When Christine piles her books on top of each other and you're just like, ''If that falls....................''

[@joeeveryman9237]

...she has to arrange the books again, but better.”

[@ohohnenyeoo2654]

Ali Russelfray 😂

[@NotBulletProof245]

I think that's a shelf! I know she's talked before about how she has a clear shelf that makes it look like she just stores her books in a giant pile lol

[@iq12509]

This is complete irrelevant but that outfit is bomb as hell

[@cabinnumber3camper997]

As a translator, I can tell you that they’ll have no problem finding a way to translate the references

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

good to know =D

[@SummerShepherd-4]

CANT WAIT FOR BOOK 2 YOU GO GIRL

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

[@abbyjones8193]

The whole Christine ensemble is on point , hair, outfit, makeup 👌🏼

[@edensylvester13]

truee

[@kinseyjean16]

I’m actually so so so exited for book 2! It’s literally been the best of journeys to have been watching your vids since 2014, and go from a book reviewer to a book writer!!!! I’m so exited and can’t wait, I know whatever you write will be brilliant!

[@casey8001]

"You think your life is hard? I'm a high school junior wearing size 13 Nikes. MEN'S size 13 Nikes. Beat that."

[@edensylvester13]

wait how is this relevant lol

[@cristina5534]

That movie was so shitty 😂😂😂😂😂

[@cassielawson6364]

My favourite thing about your book was honestly just getting the references and then for certain lyrics I would sing it all around my room. So glad I ate this book up nm nm.

[@patriciaylisastigui7462]

the russian title is pronounced "Nachat vsyo snachala" and ur name is the same just Christina instead of Christine!!!

[@blainevanity6]

Oooooooh. Now I know my name is Christina in Russian.

[@alyssamcguigan4313]

Omg this is beautiful, we all need to go off social media for a while. I love your channel, I love ‘Again But Better’, I love you and I already love your new book. YOU CAN DO IT GIRL!!

[@otakustateofmind5496]

As a writer working on my first book this is so true. The more distracted i get on my phone he worse I do with my writing. It never works well when I’m not focused. As soon as I get rid of the phone and other media it’s like a key turns in my brain and the writing flows better. My best ideas come when my mind can just wander without the distractions

[@christina4157]

I took a hiatus of social media earlier this past year because I basically had a mental break down, but it reminded me of what I really wanted to do, and what made me happy. I only got back to social media because I needed it to find roommates for my internships, but I think it's good to take healthy breaks from social media and I actually starting writing the book that I've been talking about for years.

[@sarahdunnett6820]

What you said about filling the silence with something so you can distract yourself from anxiety is something I constantly do. Good reminder to be careful about why I'm listening to things!

[@Amy-wz2dn]

Love your writing videos! Can do do one on your process towards getting an agent? Would love to hear how you went about that as I prepare to try for that! Love you and your book and all your videos!

[@sagebuckler8470]

I like the idea of getting off socials to promote mental health as well as get things done. I just started college this year, and getting off the socials might help me to actually get my work done and have less mental breakdowns. So thanks for the idea 🤓

[@harrypotteravenclaw]

2:10 I do that with music, I constantly need the noise to comfort me

[@harrypotteravenclaw]

Why did "Ro Ma Ma is a reference to the famous Lady Gaga song Bad Romance" make me cackle

[@pricilag8702]

You can do this! I hope you get to manage that anxiety... It can really bring you down, but give yourself some time for YOU! That’s really what matters in the end. I’m very excited for your next project too!!!

[@immortalazure]

You're awesome Christine! I love it when you share the ups and downs. And it's so relatable about social media.

[@stephaniedunham4104]

I went without social media for a week a while ago and yeah... you really realize how often you use it after you get rid of it...

[@briarrose4574]

I used instagram so much and last November I deleted it and when i first did it i was like woah i have so much free time😅

[@stephaniedunham4104]

@@briarrose4574 Lol. Right!? I use my phone all the time when I'm watching TV, so when I deleted the social media I was like... what, am I supposed to just watch this? 😂

[@briarrose4574]

@@stephaniedunham4104 Yeh😂

[@joshwill3941]

A few weeks ago I walked into my school library and I saw Again But Better propped up on the front shelf that has all the new books on it. It’s just really cool to think that I got to watch the journey of you writing of this book and now people who probably have no idea who you are are reading it.

[@alyssac5130]

I have also been off of social media. I quit all social media about a year ago (completely deleted the accounts so that I can’t just give in and download them again) and I’m doing great. Recently my dad forced me to start Facebook but I’m rarely on it. I have been able to focus on the things that I wasn’t able to when I had social media

[@meliaffs]

My writing process: I have now just figured out that I write better without music!

[@harrypotteravenclaw]

This was actually a pretty deep discussion about how social media allows you to live vicariously through other people

[@aspiringauthorerinrail2890]

Omg, I have the same problem too with social media!I have this problem when it comes to both writing, and doing homework. I know when I went to your book signing with my cousin, when we were at dinner, she was texting her boyfriend, and I asked her what they were talking about, and she said he has a paper to write, and he was complaining that he can't get it done, because he's on KZbin, and I told her, what I'll tell you, what I do is I put my phone in another room, and I won't look at it, and I'll tell myself "If you get this much done, then you can go on your phone" and it works! It motivates me to get work done, and it make me go faster. That only works if I start my work day without looking a my phone, but if I look at my phone earlier on in the day, that's a different story, so go with my first plan, and don't look at your phone haha. Another thing I do is, when I work late at night when I'm writing, I put my phone at a distance, in the same room, and I know I won't get up to look at it because I'm extremely lazy, and also I work late, so I know that no one isn't posting that late (maybe some people), so there is no reason to look. So maybe do that, maybe it will work for you. Keep up the good work Christine, don't let social media take over your life. You rock! Keep being awesome.

[@Rikki1616161616]

Polish version? heck yeah. I will be able to finally read it. And translating jokes is hard. Most of the time the translator localize the jokes/puns so that readers understand them without knowing the original phrase. With music and references footnotes are used

[@thedragon6480]

Agreed with all you said. I would add that sometimes, if a joke gets a bit lost in translation, or if it needs you to understand a certain reference for it to work, then they also use footnotes to explain that.

[@lilumi]

Curious about why you didn’t read the English version? You seem to know the language well, unless you used a translator! :)

[@Rikki1616161616]

@@lilumi Can't buy it without paying lots of money for shipping

[@lilumi]

Tenebri Have you checked out bookdepository.com? They have free international shipping :D

[@Rikki1616161616]

@@lilumi OMG You changed my life. I didn't know it existed

[@izzybookqueen534]

Ok I love this video this was so refreshing...and actually inspired me to do my own break from social media. I'm actually not super addicted but I still think I could use it less. I think I'm addicted to always having something to do on my phone, not social media. But then social media has a negative impact on my mental health and emotions as well, as I'm sure for so many people it does. And on my time, like you said, you've finally been able to step into your own thoughts and creativity and do the things you want to now. Anyways, just wanted to say I was very inspired by this and proud to see a booktuber sharing so much wisdom with the world

[@kasia-l]

YES! A Polish version! And actually "romance" is "romans" in Polish so it can stay the same even with translation. Translation of lyrics is tricky because of how popular the song is and how it flows with the rest - personally I prefer the translation of songs to be added at the bottom of the page as some kind of additional reference;)

[@bookishjules3215]

This is so relatable. I have had exactly the same issue this year with not letting the voices in my head be heard because of anxiety and stuff

[@Natalia_Belen]

ive literally watched you for years and youve inspired me to start a youtube channel thanks

[@justsomedoodles9350]

Damn I'm early af lol Omg I can't believe you replied. I love your content. *Fanboy mode on*

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

HI! =D

[@harrypotteravenclaw]

Why did I think the polish translators question would be about your username

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

LOL

[@ChristyLuisDostoevskyinSpace]

I've found the same thing in my writing- social media fractures my attention. It's fun and can be useful, but I have to set parameters. I set a timer to write and don't do anything but write while the timer runs. Good luck, Christine!! Can't wait for book II!

[@catlapshyna1236]

that awkward moment when you can read Christine's book in English AND in Russian AND in Romanian AND in Polish 😂 i didn't realize i was this talanted to this very moment by the way 😝😝😝

[@GossipGlossipGirl]

I feel you about social media especially when your trying to keep a balance in your life. I'm also participating in NanoWrimo and I have started writing this past month. It's been busy irl but I try to write as much as I can when I get into my mind palace 😙 My story will be available on wattpad for anyone to read. I wish you luck on your second book and hope you have a wonderful day.

[@robertmcelfresh1031]

They did a study at Borland about letting software developers answer customer questions on the phone. They discovered that after the interruption it took nearly 20 minutes for the developer to get back to the level of immersion & productivity they had before the phone call. Developers ARE writers so I suspect every time you are distracted, your productivity drops a similar amount.

[@michelledavis8879]

Love how open and honest you are about mental health ❤

[@lucyh.9359]

So excited for the new book!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@dominika9791]

Christine *roma-ma* is the same thing in Poland, I swear

[@harrypotteravenclaw]

I'd love if you did a full video talking about the references in ABB

[@carlisaboysname]

these make me so happy! and make want to write. thank you christine can’t wait to read and love this book like the last 💕

[@kiki34434]

I think it’s really cool how open you are about your mental health!!!!! So cool to see your writing process as usual love you

[@edensylvester13]

can I just say all your Taylor references in ABB made me so happy (like imagine being serenaded by State Of Grace???)

[@catherinejenkins5729]

I love these videos so much! It's like sitting down for a catch up with a friend

[@angeladavidson2350]

With that social media thing...fomo is TOO POWERFUL. Like I just need to know all the things RIGHT NOW or I'll miss out and be lame. It's not true, but my brain is really convinced it is true 😂

[@ShannonLeighMusic]

I'm so excited to read your second book!! Social media breaks can be so helpful 🙌🏻

[@queerlyvictorian]

Basically the same thing happened to me with my laptop decal.

[@zenagallouzi7795]

Oh my goodness I related to this video SO much. My new year’s resolution for 2019 was actually to focus on myself by cutting out social media as much as possible and it’s helped so much! I only check Instagram and Facebook in the morning when I wake up for 5 minutes and before bed for 5 minutes, and I can only scroll through Twitter if I’m waiting in a line by myself. It’s really made me realize how much people need social media constantly and compare themselves to others on social media. I’ve also realized how much people feel the need to check social media even when they’re hanging out with other people that they can talk to! It’s crazy! But being social media free has allowed me to find more reliable sources of news and learn to love my own company so much more! Which is pretty strange as an extrovert. ALSO YOU BETTER KNOW THAT I KNOW THAT THAT VIDEO IS ICEBREAKERS AND I NOTICED THE REFERENCE WHEN READING ABB! XD tween me loved og polandbananas20 sketch videos, haha

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

ZENA I'm so happy to hear all this! I'm gonna try making my own rules like these, they're great! 🖤🖤🖤🖤 And ahhh IM SO GLAD YOU GOT THE REFERENCE 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@rachelb7458]

I've been trying to motivate myself to delete social media all semester, and nothing has worked, until now. Idk why, but this was what I needed to hear. (Also you're so relatable to me, in abb and in general, lol)

[@AllyMay]

November is the worst in Australia too, exam time 🙃

[@halliep-s6880]

all i know about russian pronunciation is that restaurant looks like pectopah. also, every time you upload one of these i drop everything to watch it because i always find them really inspiring for my own writing. i can’t wait to read book two, i loved again but better!

[@aileenbergin3998]

Um of course I know YU. Your references made me so so happy!

[@Rocio-ru1zg]

honestly i love what you do with your hands while talking

[@benparrish6157]

I still need to read book one but I just bought it and am so excited to start reading it! It isn’t the kind of book that I would normally read but I am sure that I’ll love!

[@SarahAtHeart]

I deactivated my FB and Instagram over a month ago now and it's so nice. Part of me never wants to go back.

[@StarsAndEmbers]

hahaha! Love the you have to explain the references 😂 But it's so exciting that your book is being translated!

[@morgantaylor7406]

I am writing right now! Stay strong together!!

[@brina5136]

My school’s library just got Again But Better and I’m so excited to check it out!

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

yay!

[@claire2579]

Oh, I can't wait! A new book by Christine!

[@AnUrbanGhost]

I only translated books I have read were Harry Potter and Sherlock Holmes. Rest I have read are in English. After finishing the HP series, years later I bought the original versions in English and as I was reading them, my mind kept going back to the translations in my own language; let me tell you there were some parts in each book that felt like I was reading for the first time. I think all translated books bear this cross.

[@claire2579]

This has inspired me to try to go a week without socials. I have been in a major reading slump lately and my anxiety has been really bad. Should I go for it?

[@claire2579]

A heart! Yay!

[@caffeinatedYT]

In German ABB-title could be named: "Nochmal aber besser" So it works pretty well with the original one...

[@VanessaMarieCreates]

One thing that helps for staying off of social media is setting a time of day when you're "allowed" to use it. For example, if you write best earlier in the day, don't let yourself go on twitter until after 3 or 4 pm :) If you write best in the evening, don't let yourself go on social media during a certain set of hours that you want to write :) It's crazy to think that your title has to change in other languages XD Also, all of the references...that's so funny XD

[@anna-maymoon1001]

I'm so here for productive Christine ❤ I LOVE stay focussed it's the best ❤ they recommend an app for phones in the small text I think? Might be worth a shot? Honestly tho Instagram makes me SO late for work I've had to delete it and I just... why am I like this?

[@fremzzplum5083]

I remember in the most likely to video you made with Kat and Jesse you said That you could be without social media for a week. Now you can say it proudly😁😁

[@relc1705]

I love that your laptop sticker matches your outfit

[@blueskysea450]

I am in shock. It will be translated. Wow. It's being translated.

[@Chadstephen2005]

El Camino is dang good but I respect your perseverance!!

[@nightqueen537]

OMG CHRISTINE!!! I am Romanian, and I promise to read your book in the Romanian version and also in English (I am fluent in English) and compare when it comes to references XD I AM EXCITED

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

Ahhh YAYYY I'm so excited ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@itsreiko--]

I haven't been on facebook-- cause I need twitter or insta for a bit though. but yeah, it has been a great deal! Also been listening to podcasts as well. and yeah, I might be writing too, hopefully. hehe

[@ericka9648]

I came here for a good time and ended up having a grand one lol yay season 2!!

[@nathanielluscombe5277]

I should do this but I'm a bookstagrammer and I love posting.

[@tiffanycoates45]

I loved how open you are being with your writing journey 💖. It’s making me want to delete my social apps 😂.

[@hirovalentine3845]

Social Media is ... bad. Disconnected is bliss.

[@baylamakarov8701]

Yu is an actual iniversity btw. it stands for Yeshiva University and its a porocial college in New York City

[@isabellelovesbooks]

Omg if I did this I actually could get very far on my own book Lolol props to you Christine! 💛

[@mayareads708]

Cant wait to see the french edition.

[@AnaTeresaBarreiros]

How about that pun about Pilot and pen? 😂 As a translator, I can guarantee you the book will be fine! 😂👍👍

[@claire2579]

Yay! A new Banana's video!

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

[@EntreMetido]

Damn, you’re my hero lol

[@snoproblem]

Play that funky music, white boy... : ) Whether your pop references will translate properly in other languages had me wondering about the opposite case - what about novels in other languages? How much gets lost the other way? I'm thinking about the great Russian novels, heck, ANYTHING German, and of course, the golden oldies like the ancient greek plays, the Code of Hammurabi, the Bible... EDIT: Crap, didn't realize I misspelled 'Hammurabi'.

[@karlamijic8409]

I'm so excited for your second book💜💜💜💜

[@alex.bradford]

You look Sooo pretty!! Embracing that inner Ravenclaw!!💙

[@mariachirica4377]

omgomgomgomg i hear romanian edition of again but better AND AHHHHHHH i wasnt able to buy the english edition yet, but if the romanian one comes out i will totally buy it and maybe try to buy it in english too but its really hard to fing it here, also christine do you know from what publisher will it be ??????? and will you make more updates for the romanian edition and other transalted editions of again but better ??????

[@amberkayes669]

Christine's name is Russian (trying my best with the phonetics): Kristina Riichio (vowels r high pitched, especially the is)

[@joshuatreadway9936]

omg, the icebreakers parody reference!

[@derynsharp996]

Omgomgomg i already have a copy of “again but better” but I will definitely buy polish version as well ❤️

[@emmasampson8700]

Omg! Cristine when you described you situation with going to therapy and everything I was like: wow that is litterally my exact situation. Recently started therapy for anxiety ✔ Currently writing a book✔ Had a very productive week✔ Edit: Doing October wrimo✔

[@harrypotteravenclaw]

What happened at 11:19

[@shrelpshrelp]

I just think you're so similar to Janice from F.R.I.E.N.D.S

[@nikoflick-kaiser1643]

Hi Christine read ur book a few days ago and I’m convinced that we are the exact same person

[@lauraspruce2023]

New Siblings Videos at Thanksgiving?

[@burninembers]

Its okay girl, they will probably put footnotes with explanations for refrences 😂😂

[@Cosplayandcoffee]

It's so frustrating that people HAVE to be on social media these days. Especially if you're a business owner/writer/etc because it's how you market yourself. Why can't I just be a writer who no one knows personally and still sell a NY Times bestseller?

[@eemu252]

I’ve only been here for like 3 or 4 years, can anyone who has been here for longer tell me what video the “YU”/“You University” reference is from?

[@Raven_Nivhaar]

I saw from another commenter that the video is titled "Icebreakers" and it's on her polandbananas20 channel :)

[@jaz_luo_studio]

I love when she uses the Spongebob font in the thumbnail

[@cristina5534]

Does goodreads count as social media?

[@Alina-ee7sp]

You inspired me to try to go without social media as well, so I think I‘m going to try that next week 🧡 Also, it’s awesome that your book is being translated but I don’t want to know the German title (if there will be one) cause they usually suck 🙈😂 So I‘m glad that I own the original 🧡

[@femininequeer8277]

I have been having a difficult time with my novel. I keep restarting after the first 60K (That's about half way through). I am determined to finally finish the draft. The beginning just needs so much work that it is bothering me. Anyone have any tips?

[@Yagiselys]

Is it called “otra vez pero mejor” in spanish??? 😍🥰 it translates perfectly i would say