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

[@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!

[@olivehr]

john’s woo in the background made me smile

[@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!

[@jadynd.c.8708]

21:55: he did that for us all XD

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

lol

[@apollohickman3624]

I BELIEVE IN UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

[@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*

[@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????

[@adelaide_ries]

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

[@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?

[@tamera4123]

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

[@blackheartbooks]

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

[@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.

[@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 💖

[@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!! 😅

[@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.

[@lovefairfox5249]

Oh wow, Don't let everyone's expectations drag you down. It makes me mad they didn't think you could make it. Like HOW COULD THEY! You are Christine Riccio! When you put your mind and yourself wholely into something, you set the world on fire. You finally had a chance to do that with your book so of course, you made your goal! You are who you make yourself to be. Not anyone's expectations. You just proved what you can accomplish!! You proved it when you got a book published in the first place. The voices will always be there. You just have to be louder!!! LOUDER! Don't let someone else tell you what you can't do. Don't let someone else tell you who you can't be. Don't even listen to me because at the end of the day, it's your voice that should matter the most. Believe in yourself, Christine. You got this.

[@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

[@omar-rs9vt]

PLEASE DO MORE OF THESE🙌🏻

[@megoosediaries8069]

I have been doing lots of productive procrastination lately... I need to start the 5th draft of the first in a series and I am in the middle of my outline/planning phase of book two of that same series. This has definitely given me a big kick in the pants to just GET GOING ALREADY! I know that when I just sit down and crank it out I can get a crap ton of work done, but that fear of failure/success that makes you go crazy and not do the things is really frustrating. I don't know how you write to music with lyrics. I have to play instrumental music exclusively while I am actively writing or I find it too distracting. Occasionally I will play a song that has a certain vibe to get me in a certain mood, but in general I can't focus if there are words. I am loving this style of video though! *sending calming muse vibes your way*

[@autumnfries7322]

I love how you have your book 1 front cover framed on your wall

[@marinagemoftheseas]

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

[@LilyLyraLali]

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

[@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.

[@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!!

[@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!!!!!!!!

[@edensylvester13]

21:56 lol Jon's "whooo"

[@sansastark5810]

oh boy is that date thing relatable af. i'm writing a Queen fanfic rn as a fun side project to my actual proper WIP, and I NEED THE DATES or i will go insane. maybe it has more to do w historical accuracy but omg

[@huda9445]

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

[@ruthpyrah4059]

whenever I need to write and don't feel inspired, i watch your videos while I'm writing and its so much better

[@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! 💖

[@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!

[@karleenburns7291]

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

[@ChelSierra_Remly]

You can put your photos, and anything else you want to keep, on an external hard drive, or a personal home server. I have several external hard drives. One for writing, one for images, etc.

[@themadreader9693]

GO CHRISTINE!!! YOU CAN DO THIS!!! I am already making room on my bookshelf next to Again, But Better!!! 😃 You are an amazing author and will blow us away with another amazing book!!!

[@rachelsoland419]

I have to work remotely (don't we all) for the foreseeable future, and I have a feeling I'll be binge-watching all your writing vlogs over and over again while I work.

[@storiesofwonderland8900]

Yay for mentioning Echosmith!

[@emilys4255]

You inspire me to actually write instead of dreaming of writing. Nano went terribly and I've been struggling ever since. The next three days I have off from school and I'm ready to get back into it!

[@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!

[@madisongracedeluise]

Your the best!!! I’m so proud of you!!!!!!

[@logangreen6107]

CONGRATS! I started writing the first chapter of the tenth draft of my book tonight, and was so dead and I'm so glad I found this video. ❤️

[@thecozylibrarian3175]

I also have a major writing project due on May 1! It has been driving me insane because I've been working on it for the past year and I feel like I'm never going to finish. It's my thesis for my undergrad degree so once I turn it in, then I'm done with undergrad! Excited and scared all at the same time, but you and Kat always get me through with your writing vlogs, they always make me feel better and more excited about my future as a writer! Thank you for that.

[@flamedork]

God this pumped me up to write my book! Good luck with draft two!

[@allisonsijgers4069]

I knew that you would hit 30,000 words because I knew from ABB that you always write so many more words than needed in earlier drafts. I do the same so I relate strongly to this!

[@TeriHelloInternet]

I’m about to start working on my second daft and this was the perfect video to get me motivated!

[@melena5821]

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

[@aubreylyons4082]

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

[@carlisaboysname]

THIS IS WHAT I NEEDED TODAY !

[@rebeccazaharia5915]

I’ve been thought-dumping for a novel I plan to write, but now I have to organize all of my notes in a coherent manner and start planning the story :)

[@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).

[@kirstiflaten7705]

Watching this inspires me. I have had this idea that I have been trying to write into a book for over 2 years, so far I have 1 and a half chapters, but a lot of ideas that I just can't seem to fuse together. I will try and keep on trying. Thanks for giving me some inspiration again.

[@ghouling1111]

This is really inspiring.. the complete chaos and yet you still achieve success... makes my Chaos brain feel a little better.

[@willalvarado1651]

Great Video Christine

[@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

[@haileyyjk1996]

Missed you Christine! It was nice to see you in this different format, honestly inspired me to film myself when struggling so I can feel better 🤣😩😩

[@MalettraJackson]

Write write write your book Christine I can’t wait to read it💜💜💜

[@morgantaylor7406]

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

[@emilygray6786]

I am very happy that you were able to get your first draft done. But, I also think that you need to take care of yourself more. Writing all night doesn't seem like a good idea. I hope you try to consider sleeping more. After all the writing you done, I definitely think you deserve a break. I like your new apartment and I like seeing John there. As for my writing projects, I have a lot of ideas. I started a short story a few months ago, but I hadn't started yet. I will try to create time to do that once school is on a break. I can't wait to read your next book.

[@bunnyrose9525]

I’m the same way about editing and re-editing the beginning (and still not satisfied), and I haven’t even finished the rewrite of any of the last chapters. And I moved stuff around, so there’s that. But, if I ever make it to the end of this draft, it’s going to be pretty organized. I haven’t hit 98K yet (close), and stuff will be added because I keep thinking of stuff.

[@JacobIsHere]

Honestly this is such inspiration. Seeing you craft again but better helped me craft mine. Made me want to write and fix so many of the problems in my first draft. Now with your book 2 finishing on the day I finished my first draft of a different story. I just want to say thank you for everything you’ve done and it’s such an amazing accomplishment and inspiration

[@PeanutLoafJr]

I didn't actually POST my bet but I knew in my bones that you would go so far past it! I'm working on my first draft and it's so overwhelming I get really discouraged sometimes. HOWEVER, I'm so glad you finished your first draft of your second book! That's seriously so exciting.

[@JanvanEs]

Hope you got it!! Can't wait for you to tell us what you thought of Chain of Gold! I'll be patient for the book review to go live. Congrats on the new place for both of you!

[@Maranatha4455]

Your office looks bright and clean, can't wait for a full tour!

[@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? 😍

[@leahpapp7966]

i know nothing about writing BUT i bet that you did it and YOU DID!!!!!! i love these videos so much

[@silvermoonanime]

I bet that you would finish!!! I'm so proud of you Christine, congratulations!! The base is done and now you can move into your favorite part of writing!! I hope it doesn't bring you as much stress, but if it does, you can handle it!! 🥰🥰

[@silvermoonanime]

If this posted twice, sorry!

[@KristinaMarie96]

I love looking through your facebook pictures because you get really creative with them.

[@a.e.joensen1086]

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

[@benitezcova]

This and the vlog for your second draft is the only thing giving me strenght to finish my final degree thesis in 2 weeks

[@lace685]

Wow, can’t believe the amount of determination and effort you had, I’m so proud you finished!

[@tomtalksbooks]

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

[@krisiet6751]

I am a teenager and you are giving me a lot of hope to start writing stories or something like that and eventually my own book but it seems so hard!

[@aspiringauthorerinrail2890]

Christine, I love this! I started revising/writing again, because I was focusing on school work and editing videos! I didn't know writing was such a heavy process! Good job, Christine!

[@natashasteponme4171]

I was literally just watching an old video of yours

[@MacMayhem100]

You writing vlogs are some of my fav videos to watch

[@gracechuka4098]

Great job Christine!!!!!!! I knew you could do it! I also just wanted to say I absolutely loved Again But Better and cannot wait until your new book is published!!

[@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!

[@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! 😭

[@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 😂⭐️😊

[@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!

[@victoriaarmet1142]

I just spent four days/nights just doing the most basic plotting of a novel I had already started and I haven't even gotten to the writing stage but this is wonderful motivation

[@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.

[@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 😂

[@oceanmermaid3700]

I REALLY cant wait to read this book!!!

[@gooddaytayy]

Some of my favorite videos of yours are the ABB book writing chats so I am totally here for this content. I’m excited to see how your writing and editing styles have evolved after going through the process once already.

[@rolloRoel1]

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

[@JennMiller]

I not only believed in you, but expected that you'd overshoot your goal by quite a bit. :) I can't wait to read Book #2!

[@nickyintheworld]

I have never felt more seen as a writer than when I watch these videos! 😂

[@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!

[@9cloudrachel207]

ive been watching you since 2012 and have always looked up to you, its cool to see how youve transitioned and grown into more of an adult through the years. i feel like ive grown with you all of us viewers have lol

[@lendralit1174]

Yay, you did it!! I wish I was a faster writer. I'm slow as heck. I'm currently revising right now, at around 70% done. After this pass, I'm going to print it out, revise on paper (my least favorite way), make those changes, and then it'll be on its way to my critique partners, hopefully by summer!

[@katiegraham7783]

I’m writing a “book” (aka a story on my school computer 😂) and I don’t know how to draft and outline so I kinda just did it. Could you make a video on how you did your outline and how you organized your drafts? I feel like that might be helpful.

[@josefinavergara7042]

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

[@averym7068]

I'm struggling so much with my writing right now. I just have no idea where to start and every time I finish a chapter I'll read it decide it's crap and edit it and then I've changed everything and don't know how to get to the next big story beat that I need to get to. Anyway it's great when you put out writing videos, they inspire me to suck it up and just write and remind me that I'm not alone in the writing madness. I just appreciate your existence, and hope you are having fun editing

[@emilyslittlebooknook-8043]

Love this way to go please keep these writting videos coming

[@kumiwrites261]

I love watching these videos please make more writing vlogs like this because I get even more motivated to do my own work/writing

[@lilly8451]

I’m not a writer at all but i absolutely love watching your writing vlogs and learning more about the writing process

[@carringtonbrignac3076]

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