☀️ I TRIED WRITING LIKE AUTHORTUBERS (part 1!)

Time to write like my fellow authortubers for a questionable amount of time! Part 1.
2:27 Gingerreadslainey, with her mood-setting & late night writing!
23:15 Tamara Woods, with her mental health focus & live write-ins!
35:48 Kevlandia, with his water-guzzling & sprint tracking & artistic talents!
☟↓ QUESTIONS FOR YOU BELOOOOOW! ↓☟
D I S C U S S I O N Q U E S T I O N S :
How do you take care of your mental health?
Have you ever tried writing like one of your writer friends?
What lessons have you learned from a fellow writer that ISN'T a famous author??
L I N K S M E N T I O N E D :
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Kevin's Channel: / @kevlandia
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[@TamaraWoods]

This was fantastic! Thank you so much following my routine. Maybe I should do an updated one? (A little too late for your video, but maybe helpful for others.) This is such an awesome idea and thanks for including me and checking out my videos!

[@KateCavanaugh]

Ooooh yes, please! I would definitely love to see an updated one! :)

[@gabbisunshine]

Tamara Woods yes! You should!

[@TerryeToombs]

TA! Yes, do an updated one, girlfriend!

[@BuryBadBooks]

Tamara is one of my favorites!!!

[@billyalarie929]

d'aaawwwwww this is the beginning of such a beautiful friendship!!!

[@Latriise]

I love these "I tried writing like..." videos. And you mentioned a couple authortubers that I hadn't heard of but definitely want to check out now.

[@KateCavanaugh]

AWW YAY! That was my hope. :) All of them are incredible! And I think they bring a lot of great, different things and experiences with their videos/write-ins!

[@anthonyfitzpatrick3904]

Was legit about to go get a cup of tea and start writing when Kate uploads 40+ minutes video. 🤣 The irony.

[@KateCavanaugh]

Bahaha, writing can always wait. 😂 Just kidding, GO WRITE!

[@LauraWrites]

Kate, you should get the candle that smells like pirates of the Caribbean to have while you work on your pirate book!!!

[@gingerreadslainey]

This was so much fun to watch Kate! I'm glad you enjoyed everyone's writing routines! You killed mine! I cant wait for tomorrow's video.

[@HongFeiBai]

How do you write for 3-4 hours at a time? I get tired after an hour.

[@sunflowergacha9392]

@@HongFeiBai i can "write" for hours And by writing i mean staring at the empty google doc

[@rosieloosemore6859]

Hey, I've just discovered you whilst on a journey into rediscovering my love for writing. Really enjoying your videos, you are so honest, funny and sweet. I have had my own issues with mental health and imposter syndrome (as I'm sure most people have) and it's so encouraging and reassuring people just talking about it out here on KZbin and being real with it. Also, I have no idea what you're talking about, your handwriting is beautiful?! I wish I could meet you (and Duke) in real life!

[@KateCavanaugh]

Imposter Syndrome is such a struggle, I feel you. And I know it wraps into the fear of failure (and success) that I also struggle with. (And I'm sure a lot of creative types do!) I've really appreciated the videos I've seen where creators were open about struggling, so I figured it was my turn to share too. And it makes me feel a lot better to know I'm not the only one, when I get comments like this! :) Were all sort of struggling together but that means we can all help each other too. AND I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT bahaha. My handwriting is so hard to read 95% of the time. 😂 And aww thank you! I'm not with Duke right now, but I'm sure he'd say hi too!

[@takeusaway3]

It's past midnight here in Japan... Guess I'm not going to sleep soon 😂

[@anirudhm.p1252]

takeusaway3 what is the situation of corona

[@heatheryyy]

I'm having a heavy writing/editing day (about 100 pages into editing 220ish) so this is going to be my reward when I'm done and I can barely resist clicking play!

[@elizalagonia1049]

I got the basis of my editing process from HeartBreathings and I got a lot of my "Outline" stuff from Kim Chance and Jenna Mereci. I get so much from watching AuthorTube. I found out what a writing sprint was from your channel and now I write in sprints. It helps me focus. I've been planning my own channel. One episode would be "How To: Screenwriting." I've been writing screenplays for about 13 years. None of them have gone anywhere, but I did enjoy writing them.

[@evermoreisamasterpiece]

**in the middle of a 30 minute sprint when Kate uploads** Me: The sprint can wait---

[@KateCavanaugh]

:) :) :)

[@princessoftheworld1107]

It be like that sometimes.

[@Kevlandia]

Okay a lot of things to say here haha. First off, I love everything Tamara had to say. Mental health is such an important thing that I think a lot of creatives tend to ignore to try and squeeze out as much creativity as possible. If that makes sense lol. But I loved that you tried to do my pseudo-routine! The water thing can really suck with all the peeing BUT IT'S GREAT FOR YOU! lol ALSO! Thank you for saying such nice things about the Queens. It made my heart happy.

[@starrynightfall00]

I absolutely adore these writing experiments! Your passion is contagious and you helped me reach the ending of my first draft. Also, I thought there was a shadow monster behind you at 8:55 🤣

[@HongFeiBai]

You always look happy, but also like "what have I gotten myself into now?" . 😊 I can only write about 1000 words a day or edit 2000 words a day at the moment. I have a long way to go before I can get my 20 book ideas out there.

[@crystinaluna2045]

Sometimes when I don't feel like drawing my characters (much rather be writing about them) I like to build them in the Sims and then take screenshots. I find it can be helpful and probably especially so for those who are not artistically inclined. I think the whole "create-a-sim" part of the game is part of the free demo as well!

[@dayannemorato24]

Oh that's so cool. I'll definitely try this thank you for the tip.

[@hudsonmccarthy6267]

I love using playlists! I generally use Dungeon's and Dragon playlists on Spotify for when I write fantasy. Which is great since they always have scene-specific playlist themes. When I'm writing other genres though, I generally use 425hz on KZbin. Just kinda centers my brain. Also, I would love a video breaking down how you set up the revising timeline thing. Like, what do you look for when reading through your draft, etc.. I do something similar but am always looking for way to up it :)

[@theycallmeWASA]

Aaaaaah I was waiting for this video to drop 😍😍 (Also, i just got Scrivener and I’m so confused lol... would you be open to the idea of showing us how you set up your projects? 🥺)

[@amaya6544]

I love how we all stop writing for your videos! I wanted to start but now... Yeah, need to watch it!

[@KateCavanaugh]

😂😂 I love this trade-off since I procrastinate my own writing to edit the videos bahaha. BUT SERIOUSLY YOU SHOULD BE WRITING! 💙

[@iWriteWithPride]

I found Tamara from watching this and I'm so glad that I did. Thanks Kate!

[@katiescozycorner5735]

Oh I should do this kind of thing. Every time I see your "i write like" videos I want to try it but I never do!

[@haleyspence]

I love that this was mostly about self-care and writing, I clicked on this video to watch while I tidy up my computer space and get my life together lol!

[@charmaineguard3258]

I struggled with timelines as well and then I discovered K.M Weiland's Outlining Your Novel Workbook. She mentions using a calendar to write down what actually happens on each day of your story. I made a calendar on scrivener and it changed my whole perspective on timelines.

[@KateCavanaugh]

Oooh, I'd be super curious to hear how you made a calendar in Scrivener! I'll have to see if I can find some tutorials.

[@charmaineguard3258]

@@KateCavanaugh it was super simple. I have scrivener windows and I know you use mac but all I did was create a table and play with it until it looked like a calendar and functioned as one lol.

[@JayceMaxwell]

So I have added something to my repertoire from your method. My current book is "Project Orange". Now, while writing, I can't have anything with words playing, because it gives me word interference in my head. Tamara and Carrow just set up a google docs schedule for live streams. Only 3 blocks are filled in as of typing this. The two of them, and Alec Williams. It would be cool if that could get filled by everyone who does write-ins.

[@WriteratWork]

Loved this! I find it interesting how you say you struggle to name things, since I have the opposite issue. In the past two months, I've come up with 61 new short story titles. I mainly struggle with coming up with plot ideas for them. I have 13 WIP short stories, plus a novel re-write I'm working on. I'm super excited to work on a lot of them, and I want to write in them all at once LOL! A lot of the newest titles I've come up with are some of my favorites. And to answer your first question: the way I take care of my mental health is, honestly, by writing. I've found that writing keeps the bad thoughts and feelings away, and puts me in an overall pretty positive mood. Before I started taking writing seriously...I was severely depressed, very suicidal and hated myself so much. I had been that way since I was 11 after a relative I was very close to passed away. When I was 19, I got this idea to write stories about this imaginary world I had created, since one of my favorite Tumblr bloggers did that, too. So I did - and I really enjoyed it! I don't write those stories anymore (and my mental health has greatly improved since), but I appreciate the help they gave me. I mainly write literary fiction stories nowadays, with some romantic comedies on the side. I'm been trying to get published since Feb. 2017, with no luck yet, but with a story (one I consider my best) that I've simultaneously submitted to a few lit mags, this one could be the One, so wish me luck! Hope you're doing well! I seriously love watching your videos! Keep up the great work, and keep being awesome! :D

[@LordofFullmetal]

Oh I agree with you; I honestly think that picking apart the writing of others is the most effective way to learn how to write. When you figure out what works and what doesn't in OTHER stories, that's how you learn how to write your own well. That's why I inhale movie and book reviews/critiques, as well as trying to be objective about the content I myself consume.

[@willowisaperson2807]

Oooo I love this concept! Looking forwards to watching the video!

[@caffeinatedlady8647]

This is fantastic!! And super helpful! Thank you for sharing ❤️ Can't wait for tomorrow's video.

[@SAVYWRITESBOOKS]

this is such a great video!! it's so cool to see others' processes in action, and also how other people can adapt them.

[@LittleWordWeaver]

This is such a neat idea. I'm glad there are things that resonated with you and you were able to incorporate into your routine. This is making me want to try writing at night (I am very much a morning person) + reminding me that I need to find a new critique group - it's been a few years since I've been a part of one, but I agree that they are extremely helpful!

[@neophase7215]

These are so awesome. Learning what other writers do to make their passion a part of their lives is extremely inspiring

[@megankirrmann6624]

It really works for me.....20 minutes of straight writing with breaks in between....it ROCKS!!!

[@jamieklingensmith8061]

I love this video! What a fun thing to experiment with! I especially loved your thoughts on taking time for your mental health. I also know the steps that would often make me feel better when I am experiencing a slump, but don't want to do those things. Glad to hear I am not alone. Thanks for sharing and thanks for being real and motivating!

[@ziyanda_theartist]

This video is even more awesome than the famous author videos, Kate

[@TehBuggy]

This was so frigin cool to see, and really fun to get more insight to authortube routines that I hadn’t had before. Also I cut out at least a million “so” and “also”s from my videos, apparently I don’t know how to start a sentence any other way 😂 I hope you’re feeling better btw, sooo many things are way harder in bad mental health days but I think writing and being creative (authortube included) is definitely high in that list. Sending love and good vibes your way 💜

[@joannaholden943]

This was so fascinating! I've gleaned a LOT of great ideas for writing routines from Authortubers. Thanks for sharing!

[@KateCavanaugh]

Same! It's one of my favorite things about chatting with other writers -- so many of us are doing such different, interesting things!

[@myinfinitewords7818]

I'm on my second watch through of this already lol so many interesting concepts. The only two I wasn't already following was Tamara and Kevin so thank you so much for your recommendation!

[@bytheBrooke]

You wrote to "Danger Zone"? Bahaha I love you! I finally got to watch part 1! This was so friggin' fun! I loved your doodle we weren't supposed to see haha. This makes me want to clean my desk and desk cart now...cause it's soooooo flipping dirty. Maybe I can clean it before nano??

[@ce9969]

I’m so glad i discovered your videos. They’re so inspiring and funny :)

[@elly9311]

Your drawing is actually really cute. Also I have that same peeing problem in the middle of the night because I drink so much water. :D

[@KateCavanaugh]

Bahaha, cute in the way that it should never see the light of day again! 😂 I do still get a good chuckle when I turn to that page and see it though hahah. AND RIGHT. SO. MUCH. WATER. When I'm doing my own routine, I stop drinking water like an hour before I go to sleep in the hopes that it won't happen. It always does though...

[@susanfreeman5116]

I was about to make dinner and I saw this. What beautiful timing!

[@nycrawgirl]

Kate, you're great. I just found your channel. Thanks for turning me on to Tamara Woods, too. I'm binge watching you now...

[@AndreaMilanoescritora]

Hi Kate! Here Andrea from Argentina. I am a published writer since 2007 (Penguin Random House) and I found your vlogs by chance... and I become addictedd to your channel!! 🤓 I'm your fan! Un abrazo desde el sur del continente! 😘

[@anookishexception7234]

A little late because I took a much needed nap, but I am so excited. I'm gonna watch this as I write.

[@brittaniepicard8209]

The little glimpse that I got of your doodle reminded me of lalaloopsy dolls. I'm really enjoying this series. I love when you do these challenges. Keep it up.

[@bixcoitoliterario6950]

im so addicted to your videos!!!!

[@deadnamedan6726]

I truly enjoyed this :D I'm hoping to see something with M. Kirin one day.

[@EvieReddingWrites]

This is such a great idea! I love all of these fellow authortubers, and it’s great to give them shoutouts. In terms of mental health, I will immerse myself in a game (usually an RPG). I’m trying to do more gentle yoga type stuffs too (Yoga With Adriene is a great KZbin channel for this)

[@rosetheresa6168]

I loved his video, like all your videos!! I kinda want to do a "I tried writing like Kate Cavanaugh video" lol

[@tmjd79]

This is super cool! I really like your writing experiments, and this one was such a great idea. (It's also really fun to be mentioned, lol.) When I was working on 8WiW, I had a long playlist called "Angsty shit" that mostly contained 90's and early 2000's music. It definitely got me in the zone. ;p

[@jo.k.4210]

I Love that you chose Kevinlandia

[@xShortyxJordyx]

omg this video actually came at the perfect time! I've been having a bad mental health week (weather sucks, allergies, etc.), and this weirdly helps! My therapist told me to curl up with a familiar book (not a new one), in a comfy place with either a warm or "sunny" drink (like orange juice)... which doesn't always work out when juggling 2 jobs... but when I can, it does help!

[@juliaherman8685]

Omg I love your video ideas

[@KateCavanaugh]

Aww, thank you !:)

[@connorfuges4936]

Awesome Vid!!

[@katherinewebster5137]

This is the video I've been for!!!

[@SDHegyes]

This is a great video. It makes me want to do a video where I talk about my own writing routine. Add that to my list of videos to make. lol

[@KateCavanaugh]

YES DEFINITELY! I think it's always fun to share and it's one of my favorite sorts of videos to watch!

[@SarahScharnweberAuthor]

This is fun, I really like that you did authortuber processes.

[@SarahScharnweberAuthor]

I'm glad i'm not the only person whose monitor gets like that.

[@MasterHoyt86]

I need to look into Lainey and her work. My process and schedule is pretty similar.

[@the.april.]

I just decided to take a break from my studies and I received the notification ❤️❤️❤️

[@KateCavanaugh]

Yay! Hopefully this is the perfect distraction haha. And good luck studying!!

[@RebeccaKSampson]

Okay - I got distracted by how you put your key in the shoelace of your sneaker. That's so GENIUS! Running routine forever easier.

[@AuthorBaleighShortreed]

lol, I love you. You literally make me cackel with your goofy personality. XD

[@travis9260]

I'd be curious to see a video on how following these affect your writing eg. the consistency of words, the consistency of quality, etc. Because that's an aspect I have always been curious about when it comes to these videos.

[@mine.nomnomnom2760]

That wink tho. 😉

[@KateCavanaugh]

😉

[@writingwithred2498]

In the middle of a 10k when I get a notification. 10k can wait lol

[@Network-yp8de]

i'm gonna put one of my new lines for my story here lol "so are drugs but that don't stop you from sniffing up willow dust, sugartits!" yelled Black Rifle ehhhhhh it's a bad line i know buttttttttt i'll fix it lol

[@reader596]

I would totally read that

[@Network-yp8de]

@@reader596 ahhhhhhhhhhhhh- noooooooooo, its horrible, stahp

[@beckagrace7499]

"the gaps have been bridged" that sounds like a good book and I Wright like that sometimes.

[@billyalarie929]

WAIT A GODDAMNED MINUTE....... you filmed TWO videos, in the SAME SESSION?!? BOSS LEVEL: POWERHOUSE!!!!!

[@billyalarie929]

( #girlboss )

[@GalitBal]

Will you share your playlists and Pinterest? Finding new writerly inspiration is the best :)

[@kalluzeb021]

I have to write chronological too, even when I try not to, I fail miserably. XD

[@morriiii274]

Try writing like Jenna Moreci.

[@KateCavanaugh]

Oooh I'll add her to my list for next time! :)

[@shellystar]

Just watched this video tonight. What is so weird is I started tracking my word count in my Bullet Journal as of two days ago and did a writing sprint (which I never do alone) today. I also cleaned my desk and office two days ago. It's like I was channeling these Author Tubers (none of whom I heard of or follow).

[@littleredbird]

The satisfying click of those keyboard keys hehe

[@ChaosCloud96]

Hi! I am new to your channel and I am loving it. I binged watched a load of your videos last night and if you don't mind my asking, I have a personal equation so feel free to not answer it. How are you able to not work and write all day? You mention in this video that the KZbin you are emulating has a full time job as do I. I had a weird dream whilst in my second year that congealed into a pool of amazing ideas and I built a world around it and an over arching story that would need to take about five books as it grew that large. I have around 700 pages of planning from world building to social groups, characters, religious beliefs and figures as well as locales and creatures. My idea and notes came to a head 2 years ago and since then I began writing the first book but because of my job, gym and other commitments I have only written 75 pages in around 2 years. If I can be so bold what sources of income do you have that let you write full time or is it the success of your youtube channel that generates revenue enough for you pursue this full time?

[@sofiaabate8262]

😘😘😘

[@gabbisunshine]

❤️💓❤️

[@DarthServer]

Glad you were able to recognize things weren't going well and pull out of it - that's a challenge all its own! Next time you could try writing like rando youtube subscribers, here's mine: be super motivated but don't actually do any writing, and then panic and write for hours right before your weekly chapter is due. 10/10 definitely (don't) recommend

[@marinkakettlewell3759]

Now I have a challenge I want to accomplish!

[@dirtywashedupsparkle]

Kate, you know, it's been a great idea doing these trying to write like... vids, but something tells me it's time to take the next step, take the best of what you've learnt on this journey, and do an updated vid about your own writing routine where you show how you've incorporated these lessons into your routine as a result (or how you've decided not to in some cases). My guess is after doing a number of these the effect of trying to write like others gets exhausting because they aren't yours, so doing your own revised one would be a good reward.

[@TawnyaSeibert]

Great video. I was wondering if you might try writing like Micheal Crichton sometime?

[@ahsokatano22]

I LOVE DYING IN LA!!!!

[@ahsokatano22]

The song by Panic....

[@KateCavanaugh]

RIIIIGHT. It's so good. That album isn't my favorite Panic album, I dont think, but it's really close!

[@ahsokatano22]

I mean it’s hard to pick, they’re all really good!! But that particular song has a special place in my heart.

[@freyaevans1743]

Okay but also Danger Zone slaps

[@jeywithane130]

wait what! we're back with the pirates? i thought you had put your pirate baby on pause? :O

[@BuryBadBooks]

...You tie your house key to your shoe?????? But what if you don't notice they get untied during your long ass walk!?

[@ChaosWitxh]

The water thing is because your brain uses a lot of water to function properly. Even as little as 2% dehydration can have negative impacts on brain function, which as a writer would be hard to work with. Water also helps your memory, emotions, and mood :)

[@snoopygonewilder]

I actually read one of Francina Simone's books "The Keeper's Vow" I really liked it. In fact, I'm pretty sure it is the longest review I wrote on Goodreads. In case anyone is interested I put the link below, but honestly, don't read it unless you've read the book since it has spoilers: www.goodreads.com/review/show/1757733470?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1

[@WhitneyChakara]

What notebook are you using? It seems to lay very flat which I really like!

[@Ellie-rg7zb]

Kinda early😂

[@jenniferacres8182]

I CONSTANTLY have to cut out "so's" from my videos lol! Good to know I'm not the only one 😂

[@melaniekonig2424]

Sooo early...😅

[@susanfreeman5116]

I would love to see that!

[@creationsnook6260]

How did you just do the draggy thingy from one computer to the next

[@neferitiri]

What program are you using to write in? And what is the difference between that and word?

[@j.oan.n.e]

wow how did you make your project purple notebook!

[@krisji2407]

drop the spotify playlist sis

[@TeriHelloInternet]

I have such a hard time finding critique partners.

[@connorfuges4936]

What self-publishing platform do you think you would use?

[@KateCavanaugh]

Do you mean where I'd sell my books? I'm debating between Amazon and going wide. :) Or maybe a mix of both, depending on genre.

[@connorfuges4936]

@@KateCavanaugh I just get super excited to imagine my book on a shelf in Barnes And Noble :))

[@KateCavanaugh]

Seriously, being able to buy my own book at a huge store is one of my bucket list items too! That would be so cool. :)

[@Laura-lw2we]

I’ve got to ask, where does your energy come from? Are you purely caffeine fueled? 😀 I need your secret please!

[@softlyspoken9215]

What type of program are you typing on?

[@Artraive]

I would love to beta read for you if you have any open slots? 😊 The beta reading process for myself has been very chaotic and sad. I've met some pretty bad beta readers who just wanted to read, but not give any feedback or next to useless feedback. They did not stick to any time frames, which I let them decide on to accomodate their lives and when I finally took the courage to confront them to end their beta reading they got mad at me for not wanting them to continue reading after they messed up :( In between these bad eggs I've had good ones too, that each have their own strenghts, but the bad experiences have really put me off asking new people to beta read my fantasy book. Sadly, I have no critique partner and have no luck finding a good match. I usually send out one chapter at a time, how do you do it, Kate?

[@rafaelfcf]

Try Anne Rice a next, pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease!!!!!!!!

[@meganmckinney4552]

how are your projects going I don't know if you saw my comment on your "Writing bucket lists" video but would you be willing to read my debut novel I would be so honored if you did?

[@TheHexedLibrary]

Girl, your time stamps are 0:00 hahha

[@KateCavanaugh]

AHHHHH bahahah

[@KateCavanaugh]

I knew I forgot to do something before I left! 😂 I'll fix it in a few hours hahah

[@TheHexedLibrary]

@@KateCavanaugh also who is this jlw reads person? God has it been such a short time since I changed my channel name? feels like it's been forever =) I'm so excited for part two!!!!!!

[@KateCavanaugh]

RIGHT. It's crazy! Editing it back was also confusing too, since I did it in chunks, and originally it WAS jlw and then the second and third edits, you weren't hahaha