can we finally finish this book? // trying to write 10k words in a day

[@milomazli]

Congrats on FINISHING THE ROUGH DRAFT KATIIIIE!!!! I was so happy to see your 'giddy' reaction. I just love these real moments. Every author watching you could relate I think :))))) If you feel called to, I would like to see more of these. I remember I was writing an incredibly important scene on a family vacation that lead to a spicey scene. I could totally zoom out and occupy the vacation house living room, but in the middle of writing that scene, my grandpa appeared in front of my computer and asked me if I wanted a smoothie. I remember I was so taken aback, I almost jumped to the rooftop. After laughing it off and having him out of room, I took a picture of myself covering my eyes and forming a scream on my face just to remember this moment. It was haunting but funny.

[@becklebooks]

In your timelapse Maxine is just like “lick go brrrrr.” 😂😂 So cute! It’s really cool how moving and dictating works for you. I used to read my essays aloud before I’d submit them and I forgot how much it used to help me!

[@Katesbookdate]

She was just going to town back there 😂

[@baileysims7026]

I love "they don't follow a recipe they just go off of vibes" that explains Dunkin perfectly lol

[@Katesbookdate]

Maybe it’s the chaos that makes it taste to good 🤪

[@olajakubowska-ot4ro]

we want more writing vlogs!!!!

[@sabrarose1197]

YESSSS ANOTHER 10k I’m so excited! I feel like maybe this could be a series or some type of event for authors that you host. Would be interesting!

[@Booklover90]

Watching you get excited about this book is making me excited to read it!

[@isismolina3]

When “Come Back When You Can” by Barcelona started playing I got so excited. One of my favorite songs. It’s on my favorite book’s playlist so it always brings good memories. So glad it’s on your playlist too.

[@Katesbookdate]

I have so many of their songs on this playlist lol. Love them!

[@lisaeadesauthorandartist]

Yyyyaaaaayyy for you finishing the rough draft :D Well done. You've got a crazy busy life, you're amazing.

[@Katesbookdate]

🥰

[@heartmommyinpa]

I can’t wait to read it! I LOVED The Marionettes and Wicked Souls

[@Katesbookdate]

Thanks so much for reading! So glad to hear you enjoyed them!

[@JillyMae89]

Dutch Bros will be your new west coast coffee place 🤤🤤😍

[@AnnaRobbinsWrites]

Every single song in this vlog is a vibe and I'm having a jam ✨🎵

[@StephanieWhitson]

I’m also trying to finish my draft by Thursday 3/17 and I’m sitting just under 17k. I’m taking a break to watch your video then getting back to it. I enjoy your vlogs. Keep it up!

[@Ellemaebooks]

I also just started using Otter (like literally today lol) got 1k in 9 min! I am def trying this more to get this book done. The only issue is when I go back and edit it I tend to add a lot more words (like 500ish) and it takes me awhile to put it together. 😅 but I really can't complain though because it's sooo fast 😅 Congrats on finishing your book!! Super hyped to read it~

[@Ellemaebooks]

also for PNW Dutch Bros and The Human Bean are very good!

[@Katesbookdate]

Thank you! I've definitely found practice makes all the difference with dictation too. It's much faster for me to clean things up now, and I need to add less after the fact!

[@milomazli]

Wow! This walking around and talking to ourselves tactic sound SUPER awesome! I will try it. I usually "think on paper" but that is more time consuming.

[@Katesbookdate]

Hope it's helpful for you!

[@milomazli]

Also, we get to see the singing/dancing Katie again! Yay!! IM SO HERE FOR IT!!

[@heartmommyinpa]

Preordered Bloodless Ties

[@meghancarlson1360]

Congrats on finishing! I ordered Dossier Floral Marshmallow and Spicy Mimosa.

[@Katesbookdate]

Thank you! Oooh yay! Hope you love them!

[@bootsbookdreams]

I’m a Lifehouse listener too

[@nash5262]

Congratulations!

[@mattmallecoccio8378]

You got me wanting a cat again. My Callie was the best. I miss her still

[@JustaLittleBitRandom]

Congrats on finishing the rough draft!!

[@marisaxx1352]

November is so far away. I can’t wait for this book!

[@MADDAYS]

Congrats, Katie!!!! Wooo!!

[@Katesbookdate]

thank you!!

[@AuthorJessiElliott]

YAY! 🎉🎉🎉 Congrats on finishing! So exciting! I definitely need to try dictating one of these days! 😂🙌🏻

[@Katesbookdate]

Thank you!! Highly recommend. Really changed the game lol

[@JillyMae89]

I can't believe it's still snowing there!!!

[@Katesbookdate]

It's been like 70 degrees most days then randomly started snowing again lol

[@EleanorNicBhatair]

Yay so exciting!!

[@zodiacqueengames408]

What's the site you use to track your writing progress?

[@jodiethewriter]

Holy cow Katie I am so excited for Bloodless Ties!!

[@Katesbookdate]

🥰🥰

[@Coffeeandchill20]

Did you share why you decided to move to Oregon?

[@Katesbookdate]

On my vlog channel! :)

[@eprohoda]

love it,cool reocrding! 🤚

[@tarisbreau7205]

Why did I think Bloodless Ties was the last book of the series? I'm so excited that it isn't!!!

[@MikaylaKennedy]

You'll discover Dutch Bros for cheap & good coffee in Portland don't worry

[@ladyofthrills]

Congrats on finishing the draft 🥳

[@Katesbookdate]

Thank you!🥰🥰

[@marlanatriggs1728]

Congratulations 🎉

[@Katesbookdate]

🥰🥰

[@KaylaKempers]

Congrats! 🥰

[@Katesbookdate]

🥰🥰

[@emmaberger3748]

What’s the song around 4:15???

[@Katesbookdate]

One Ride by Roy Williams! :)

[@emmaberger3748]

@@Katesbookdate thank you!! I really like it 😊

[@rinbao3699]

Omigod thank you for asking! I was searching the lyrics up and got nothing!

[@EmilyMcCosh]

YAY CONGRATS!!! I just tried dictation on my stories too...getting 4K an hour is *insane* 😂

[@Katesbookdate]

thank you!! It really is a game changer lol

[@EmilyMcCosh]

@@Katesbookdate ❤️

[@OnlyIfForAPage]

Congrats! :- )

[@Katesbookdate]

🥰

[@mattmallecoccio8378]

Are 5k word chapters normal? Or how many words usually make a good chapter?

[@Katesbookdate]

lol definitely on the long end. I don't have a word count I aim for--I just like to have a variety of long/short chapters

[@MsShabriaGxo]

Congrats ❤️

[@Katesbookdate]

Thank you!❤️

[@mattmallecoccio8378]

Is it me? Or do pinky fingers not get included in the typing game ever? I know I don't type with my pinkies either lol

[@laramiebriscoe8436]

Congratulations!