I tried to write 30,000 WORDS in 13 DAYS, this is what happened | BOOK WRITING S2 EP 6

I try my hand at 30,000 words in 13 days - to finish the first draft of my second novel! This is how it went. Hope you enjoy! I'd love to know how your projects are going! Read my novel Again, But Better ► bit.ly/againbut... . Subscribe ► goo.gl/a4Mqk7
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[@avapaull3814]

13:18 SNEAK PEEK of THE BOOK!! There will be ovens and they will be preheated.

[@lenalovesrats]

So my prediction for what happens is “Christine loses her mind” let’s see if I’m right XD

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

lmao

[@samihatsuha6238]

Lena Zeller 😂

[@amanekabbaj]

Lena Zeller ok I’ll go for that!

[@sneharani3788]

Who else needs to write but is instead here watching writing vlogs? 🙋 just me?

[@ashlyntaylor1065]

above nd beyond i relate

[@isabellelovesbooks]

Meeee

[@ender4344]

Here!

[@olivehr]

john’s woo in the background made me smile

[@adelaide_ries]

"Yes, it's a dumpster fire, but a phoenix will emerge from that fire" - SUCH AN INSPIRATION

[@apollohickman3624]

I BELIEVE IN UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

[@jadynd.c.8708]

21:55: he did that for us all XD

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

lol

[@michelleli3373]

13:19 oh my god we have to preheat the oven to 415. SPOILERS

[@lovefairfox5249]

I wonder what's cooking...Disaster family dinner in the making????

[@jadenrussell8390]

This gave me the inspiration I needed to do my homework .... But also the chaotic energy to spontaneously write a book INSTEAD of doing my homework

[@ilsebriseno4852]

I love this comment 😆

[@petedavidson7003]

I’m procrastinating my homework to write my book 😆

[@katiegraham7783]

Literally me too 😂

[@ender4344]

I have a a math exam the day after tomorrow and I felt the urge to study because if this. But the urge to write is...let's just say, *greater*

[@LauraLopez-jl2bj]

I believe you made it to 26,000 words, staying with the "13" theme. Admit it, you were trying to channel your inner swiftie with this number choice. Update: not finished with the video but I clearly underestimated you. My bad. Extremely proud of you Xtine!! Update 2: just finished the video. You crushed it Christine, how did you even do that?

[@dannydewispelare]

My writing is going fine, I’ve been contacting agents since the beginning of January, and I’ve been declined four times, but I knew that was going to happen. I’ve been working occasionally on my next book that I just love. Everything about the next book is so so good, it’s something that I just keep going back to. Just hoping I will get some good news from an agent soon! Also, congrats on finishing the first draft!!!! P.S. Your Stupid Love dance is way better than my version of it lol 💖

[@authorgkray]

GET IT, CHRISTINE! (Also, I am living for the subtitled commentary) xD

[@authorgkray]

Also, I *just* finished drafting my current wip, book two of my ya fantasy duology.

[@blackheartbooks]

It's so weird seeing you in a new apartment.

[@tamera4123]

"i'm gonna need you not to look at me" 😭😭😭

[@edensylvester13]

21:56 lol Jon's "whooo"

[@artemisnightfeather2634]

lmao christine's out here writing billions of words in a month meanwhile it's taken me four years to get 70000 words into my draft and i'm not even close to the halfway point

[@ender4344]

You scan do it!! Everyone has a different pace! ^^

[@emilyblake3872]

I think she’s going to win but also lose her mind🙃

[@halliep-s6880]

I guessed 26,000 words, so sorry to have underestimated you. Right now I’m finally excavating an idea that’s been buried in my brain for the past six or so years. And it’s in very early stages, but if feels so good to get it out. It’s been months since I’ve done any sort of serious writing, so I’m trying to not get discouraged when it’s harder than before. These videos really help to keep me going, so thank you so much for making them. They’re my inspiration

[@sbscarlett]

Prediction: I think Christine was so close to making the goal and the thought of almost making it ultimately made her lose her mind in the long run. Update: Immediately after my prediction, I remembered you're an overwritter and would absolutely not be finished in just 30,000 words lmao.

[@brantagonistt]

Really love how around the beginning of the video you talked about how you genuinely love editing and adding stuff to your book, but how sometimes you really struggle to get the bones down and the analogy about feeling like there’s no ground underneath you and stuff. I. Felt. That. So. Hard. I have an extremely hard time getting anything down just because I don’t even know where to start and I feel like my brain is just blank and then I freak out and tell myself I’ll never be a writer because I don’t even have any ideas~~~ Hearing you talk about it, though, really made me feel good because you struggle just the same and it gives me hope that one day I’ll get there too. Congrats on finishing the first draft and I hope the second goes well. Don’t overwork yourself!! 😅

[@aval3300]

This gave me so much hope! I edited my book from 186K to 127K (so far) and I’ve been feeling like it’ll be impossible but seeing how you tend to draft long and your writing is still so incredible inspires me so much!

[@mati_deborealbooks]

I have to confess it's become a habit to watch one of your writing videos before my writing hour of the day, and I gotta say I've been progressing on my novel way more than before haha love you xtine

[@Allymai_]

I went to find my phone charger so I could rewatch one of your old videos, then I come back (having forgotten to find my charger) to see you've uploaded a NEW video. I am happy with this (and now have finally gotten my charger).

[@chezehead8]

I just finished your 1st book and i have to say I loved it!! Made me laugh, and made me cry. I am looking forward to to your next one!

[@ashleygutierrez2200]

I’ve been watching you so long I remember your “pizza pasta” recipe 😂 that was so good by the way! I bought Again But Better and it’s on my TBR! Can’t wait to hear more about your second book! I hope to write a book someday. You inspire me 💛

[@saragardner7922]

I love how the biggest picture on the wall is Chandler 😂

[@BinxThinx]

You did so amazing!!! I’ve been ‘wanting’ to write a book for so long but my motivation/self-esteem keeps disappearing when I need it, so thank you so much for this real and inspiring video of your progress! Can’t wait to see the final version 😁😊

[@celinapeters6175]

RIP wall of crap - you had a good life

[@crisblakeney]

I think you've got this! You might not be a Slytherin, but you definitely have the determination and ambition to write all 30k words, if not more! From a fellow Ravenclaw, I believe in you! 💙🦅 ***Future me: I WAS CORRECT!! I knew you could do it Christine!!!

[@haleeisbell3226]

Commenting because I want Christine to have someone to talk to: So currently in my writing, I’m hitting my head on a wall trying to research what goes on during a murder trial and all of the procedures and laws and I can’t find anything that is concise and understandable. Plus, this is a huge departure from my last project so it’s pretty frustrating so far. Congrats Christine!

[@melissamccall5845]

Recently began my debut novel and your writing videos do wonders for motivation. Slay that second draft!

[@anyawillowfan]

I know it's a little late but might be useful for editing/future projects: when dealing with confusing timelines or book structure put all important dates on a board/wall then put each scene you envision and write on to seperate it's so you can move and 'delete' them whenever things change. P.S. love your victory dance, it's well deserved.

[@Corgaze]

I just finished "Again, but better" and absolutely loved it! It would be really fun to hear about things that originally was supposed to happen in the book, but ended up being changed or taken out of the story. Could you maybe make a video about that? 😍

[@fionabailey4674]

I think you did it. I have confidence in you!

[@jennachristine7241]

Update: I finished the video and HOLY SHIT YOU WROTE 78,000 WORDS IN 29 DAYS WHAAAAAAAAAAT!!!! I started my novel in July 2019 and it’s currently at 48,000 words.... Christine over here is writing 78,000 words in 29 days and I be over here writing half that in 9 months lmaooo not to compare but liiiiiiike Christine is a God and no one can convince me otherwise

[@oceanmermaid3700]

I REALLY cant wait to read this book!!!

[@tomtalksbooks]

I’m currently at around 83k of my second draft and the end is in SIGHT!!! Congrats on finishing the first draft, Christine!!

[@taylortots2406]

That Star Wars shirt is everything!!

[@emilyslittlebooknook-8043]

Love this way to go please keep these writting videos coming

[@josefinavergara7042]

Omg you’re AMAZING I can’t believe you just did that. Girl you’d be the MAN

[@jaimebarfield]

I struggle with my writing projects simply because I am working to become better at my time management. I notice that you have so many things going on in your life and still manage to get this stuff done. You are an inspiration. I am curious what type of scheduling or planning style you have to manage your time and accomplish your goals.

[@jennaclarek]

BREAKING NEWS IT'S NIGHT

[@carringtonbrignac3076]

Congrats Christine!!!!!!!! Can't wait to read it one day :P

[@kotarahmusic]

I'm not a writer but I'm a singer songwriter and I'm halfway through my next project.. I have to finish in a month. And I will be done my next single tomorrow! So hi, I'm talking to you. But not quite in your language. Congrats!

[@snoproblem]

I think Christine will pull it off * thumbs up *

[@melena5821]

I’m loving the amount of Taylor Swift merch worn in this video

[@onyxgate1]

I think you will make it to 26,000 or higher. I believe in you Christine!😁

[@alysonserenastone2917]

Congrats! Again but Better was one of my top books of 2019. Looking forward to more!

[@thebookprincess3533]

Ahhh this video got me so excited to go back to my writing projects!! Unfortunately this is like the worst possible time cause i have midterms this week- but hopefully the motivation/ excitement lasts until spring break so i can get some writing done!

[@owenokay]

okay i want more of these

[@marinagemoftheseas]

Christine will get her goal, I think but like just out of the time frame

[@mariachirica4377]

hi, christine! i am curious when will your chain of gold booktalk be up? i am so excited to see your opinion on it!

[@aubreylyons4082]

This video inspired me to prioritize writing again! How do you balance your channel, reading, writing, and everything else in life!?

[@morgantaylor7406]

Welp since you want more comments.. 😉🙃 I'm currently writing draft 2 of my work in progress. I'm going to start sending it to beta readers after I finish draft 3 and then I'm going to query agents and I'm terrified! And excited! All at the same time!

[@ashleyforshaw8449]

I'M SO HAPPY FOR YOOOOU! 💛 CONGRATS on finishing your first draft, and I hope your revisions are going well! 😊 I totally relate to that feeling "this book is nEVER GOING TO END." my last draft I worked on, I kept thinking that I was closing in on the end and suddenly I would realize, nope, you need to add another chapter to solve a pacing issue. and another one. and aNOTHER-- oi. xD again, congratulations on all the progress! going forward: YOU'VE GOT THIS

[@tanyaemborgo]

I love your new house and we're happy for you Christine!!! 💗💗💗💗

[@gabrielabianchi1809]

Focusing on the numbers ALWAYS gets me, so I decided to stop doing that, and just focus on where the story leads. If I hit 50,000 great. If I don't, that's okay because I wrote the book. I'm currently editing the first chapters of my contemporary, so that I can keep writing it. Pray for me...

[@theegreatkatsby]

The DATES -- I feel this so much. If I don't have dates, every scene is at sometime during dusk on a Saturday. And every day is Saturday.

[@terminally_zach]

My prediction is Christine looses her mind fully and completely.

[@lexi2310]

Can you do an apartment tour/bookshelf tour?? I know you did bookshelf tours before but they were a million years ago

[@juliannew9965]

I'm also writing a dual POV book at the moment! It's part of an independent study in college but now classes are cancelled and CHRISTINE I am going to have to talk to my professor over SKYPE, ONE ON ONE. I'M SO EMBARRASSED!!! P.S. Super proud of you! You inspire me when I feel really helpless about writing!!

[@BethVlogs_]

I think you'll do it!

[@zenagallouzi7795]

I’m so proud of you!! Yay for writing! I’m taking a creative writing class this term, so I definitely need your motivation. And I absolutely loved this vlog! I hope moving stuff has been going well :)

[@jamal-eo8ky]

i think you did it, i have soooo much faith in you

[@geovanamara9293]

Hey Christine! I'm so happy for you!! Can't wait to read this next book, except I have to... I'm writing theoretical background for my research, so it's not fun at all, and I'm in a slump... (Yay ¬¬) But watching you get through so many words in so little time inspired ma to do the same, after all, the mess we can fix later!!

[@huda9445]

I missed these kinds of videos of you ... I hope more videos like this come more in your channel

[@a.e.joensen1086]

77K in 29 days? HOW? I wish I could write like you, Christine. Anyway - GOOD JOB!!

[@mrandisg]

The Book 2 struggles are real! I feel you! I've only recently gotten back on the writing train. I fell off awhile back when I started working two day jobs to try to make ends meet a little easier. All it did was drain me physically and mentally. I had no time for ANYTHING. I ended up suffering a major burnout and so I quit that second job. Now I'm doing much better, but my writing has still been hit-or-miss. Up to now, I've only been writing once a week on Friday nights! I keep forgetting that I have my evenings and weekends back, so I can get back to writing the way I used to. I'm so proud of you for hitting your goal out of the park! That's awesome! It sounds like your draft is close to around the same number of words as our draft of Book #1, which my co-author is currently editing. Dat's a big book! 😲 Writing that huge chunk of words in a month's time is a major accomplishment. You go girl! I'm super happy for you! 💖

[@jazzycakeslover]

hi Christina. i'm only fifteen but I've loved writing every since I was 12. I started about two months ago writing a book i always thought about. Lately I've been having a writing slump but this video inspired me to write again. thank you so much. I will one day publish my book. Thank you and I love your confidence and personality. LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!

[@raissasreels]

how in the world did you write so much so quick i don’t think i’ve ever written 5k words in a day lol

[@TheReeseC13]

I think......... you don't do it but I could also think you do? You're so driven which is amazing. Um, final bet. Optimism wins. You do it, or get really close!

[@simonugarte9201]

I believe in the power of Polandbananas u will get 30,00 words done

[@wanderingstars4121]

So my bet is you were just shy of 30000. Like maybe at 28000~ish. But still REALLY close Edit: OH BOY, ARE YOU OKAY THO BECAUSE THAT IS INTENSE

[@LilyLyraLali]

I legit started clapping when you got to the 3 act. This video was amazing. Also the comments you added were hilarious.

[@emmasampson8700]

Oml. 77 thousand something?!?! Omg. Omg. Wow. Okay. Wow. You go!

[@flora22511]

this just gave me major inspiration to stop procrastinating my 3k words essay

[@dramalover650]

You’re definitely gonna go over. I remember the first draft of Again but Better and you went over there as well. I believe in you!!!!! Update: I was right ! And thanks for the great video. Love watching your brain work 😂⭐️😊

[@Dontask-cu3xk]

You make me want to write a book

[@elfoster234]

Oof what a challenge. You did a great job! ☺️

[@morgantaylor7406]

I believe in you!

[@allisonwilliamson543]

You can do it!!

[@lindseyfewell8337]

loved your victory dance:)

[@omar-rs9vt]

PLEASE DO MORE OF THESE🙌🏻

[@petram2376]

My prediction is 22,000 words, I hope you prove me wrong and get to your goal❤️❤️❤️

[@GracePalmatary]

My prediction is that she actually surpasses her goal! Let’s see...

[@louisevanacker5688]

I have an outline for a book that I need to refine some more before I start writing. 😊

[@natashasteponme4171]

I was literally just watching an old video of yours

[@auburnmorrow]

It's not a writing vlog with a goal unless the writer changes the rules to the goal the VERY next day. Love it 😂

[@rolloRoel1]

I love how your apartment looks! Are you gonna do a tour? :)

[@libraryofadventures7800]

I knew you could do it! Now, where’s my prize? 😆 I am still working on my first draft, it’s almost a year now😓

[@cindydesigns]

I bet you SMASH your writing goal. :)

[@Sara-ru9rs]

I believed in u! Congratulations!!! seriously tho I’ve been going thru the same thing. Perfectly good outline but idk what to write next. I think I might also be 30k from done. I have a huge wall calendar and the rest of March so I might try your method. I’m tired of being stuck! 😭

[@karleenburns7291]

I'm v excited for you for finishing this first draft.

[@morgantaylor7406]

I honestly loving watching you write!! I feel like I have the best writing buddy ever!

[@jennikiarocks]

When Christine was talking about not being in act three but having hit past the word goal I was like "i feel that." I'm 13,000 away from finishing my novel and.... well.... the main character has only completed one out of her required seven trials.... so yeah... this is going great...

[@dreamerdaisy8312]

I wish I was this productive for writing a book...

[@walterpinkmantanay1577]

Complete it almost but freaking loose it

[@melinag27]

I'd guess you were slightly off target, like 2000 words a day or something :) xx (secretly hoping you reached your goal hahah)

[@jochusbooks2886]

I think u’ll go crazy BUT you’re gonna make it. Or at least, If u fail, it’s going to be just for 5,000 words or so.

[@renaisreading]

You were talking about how much you love editing and I immediately started looking for the kindred soul comment to make a bad pun, but never found it so here it goes: Do you like editing because you get to write the again, but better? Yup. I did it. Bye.

[@Biancabm1]

Rena Johnson 😂😂