Let's start writing a new novel! 👀🖋️🎪 a cozy, productive vlog

[@shorelinesoul]

Christy, I started binging your lovely videos shortly before you finished Project Teacup, just after finishing a narrative nonfiction manuscript of my own. Our query journeys have run parallel- and your honesty has been such a balm to my heart in the waiting. I had "the call" with an agent last week, and now I am hoping that the same happens for you! I and your other committed viewers believe in your persistance, passion, and skill. The right agent will too. ❤

[@christy-anne-jones]

Omg congratulations!!!! I'm so happy for you! Best of luck with the rest of the journey 😊💛💛

[@shorelinesoul]

@@christy-anne-jones Thank you, friend. I'm so excited to hear your news next! Cheering for you! 🎉

[@TheLiteraryLifeofBeans]

Completely off topic but my budgie, Lily, apparently loves your voice. She just sits and whistles so sweetly along with your talking but stops if you stop 😂

[@christy-anne-jones]

😭😭😭😭💛

[@MagnetMagicGirl]

That’s ADORABLE!

[@Exayevie]

I love talking about process, and your comment about your notebook was highly entertaining to me! Every time I get a fancy, beautiful notebook for stories, I end up being too intimidated to put anything in it, or too conservative about _what_ I put in it, in case I mess it up! My go-to notebook for starting a new novel is an 80-page, 3x5-inch spiral bound memo pad that costs 80 cents and can fit in my purse! 😅 What a beautiful example of how different writers think differently, and how completely personal the whole journey to find your process can be!

[@AdrianasWonderland]

I'm pouring my heart and soul into transforming myself into a full-time content creator and writer. Battling anxiety and fears, the subscriber count may be slow, but I believe in the power of my work and passion to propel me forward. You are one of my profound inspirations. Your authenticity gives hope to aspiring writers like me. Thank you for being a guiding light in this journey.

[@aishakare_]

I just hit 10,000 words in my current WIP, and watching your writing vlogs are always so comforting and exciting! Congratulations on finishing project teacup & for your progress on project spiegeltent!

[@Ebony.B]

What’s the update?? I just hit 24k words!

[@Willowunderwater]

I followed the Project teacup vlog journey, great to watch this one too!

[@christy-anne-jones]

😊💛💛

[@ramilyndoroteo]

Great to hear you're writing a gothic circus novel :) I remembered the novel called The Night Circus

[@christy-anne-jones]

I read it a few years ago! Very atmospheric 💛💛

[@e_nyuszi]

Your voice is so soothing!! I am so excited for this new project!! I still can't believe that Project Teacup is done ahhH!!!

[@Musikchic47]

I'm so proud to see how far you've come. I remember following you back when you just uploaded some simple art videos and nothing else, and now you have over 200K. Such a great journey, keep up the good work!

[@zida]

I’m so glad I’ve found your channel this year. I am also a writer (it’s difficult when it’s difficult and it’s fun when it’s fun and it’s easy when it’s easy - I had no idea what to expect starting this journey.) I’m very new to the writing life and your videos are so soothing, inspiring and beautifully done. Thank you for sharing a little bit of your life and projects with us. 🥰

[@maikebelder7250]

It’s so funny hearing the name of the project being called ‘spiegeltent’ because originally, it’s a Dutch word and I’m from The Netherlands :) Very excited to see the new vlogs on this project!!

[@Thegirlwiththebooks-]

I just wanted to comment this (being Dutch as well, hallo) but you were first so uhm yess this exactly

[@empressfreya9872]

I was wondering why the German word for mirror was in it lol

[@alexandrareuter327]

I think it's a Belgian invention, from the Flemish area which is why the name is Dutch. I randomly went down a bit of a Spiegeltent internet wormhole recently. 😂 It sounds like there was quite a lot of fun queerness and gender-bendiness at the peak of Spiegeltents touring Europe in the 20s and 30s. Lots of famous artists performed in them too, like Marlene Dietrich (a queer and gender-bendy icon 😉).

[@maikebelder7250]

@@alexandrareuter327 ohh that sounds so interesting tho!

[@alexandrareuter327]

@@maikebelder7250 Doesn't it? I got really excited when I was reading about it. 😍

[@wwlaurenww]

I love drafting while you were in the process of editing only to jump into the process of editing while you're jumping into drafting. These writing vlogs are some of my favorites that you do--so excited to see how Project Spiegeltent goes (that s-pie-gel-tent mnemonic *is* super helpful)

[@jessicafan6221]

So excited for the new project! (And happy to learn a new word about circuses.) Can't wait for the next video!

[@transform2532]

Everytime you say hello you close your eyes and that is so cute!

[@jade-mack]

I'm finally committing to finishing my manuscript and have the goal to have it in "pitching" condition by the end of 2024. Your writing vlogs and writing routine videos have been an INVALUABLE resource for me as I'm working on my own craft. Also my LAMY is coming in the mail soon and I am HYPED! tldr: THANKS GIRLIE ILY ❤‍🔥

[@christy-anne-jones]

Yesss that's so exciting!! Best of luck with it 💛💛

[@AmiraAmira-tx9hu]

I'm in process of finishing my firt novel and its in first person , so excited, u're videos are so inspiring, you're like a virtual friend sharing same experience

[@meostrowski]

Christy, I am obsessed with your videos. It's so nice to see your creative process so closely! Can't wait to read A Year in Tokyo 💗

[@katievr9249]

I love your videos so much. Your passion for the writers path just always comes thru and resonates. I’m Australian too and enjoying these inward sombre rainy days we’re having here in Sydney too, perfect for novel writing and reading books. I wish it was always like this. I’ve started writing a little circus novel too.

[@maura462]

It's so refreshing hearing that you mix typing and writing and that the process of writing a first draft does change a lot. I think the mystery of writing sometimes makes things seem like someone just writes a masterpiece outright.

[@empressfreya9872]

It's the most ridiculous thing to focus on but as a German, catching German words in English terms always trips me up for a moment. (Also Spiegel is *technically* pronounced like the sp is a shp) But I also can't wait to see you on this new journey!

[@christy-anne-jones]

I'm sorry for the way arts people in my country butcher your word 😂💛💛 And thank you! 💛

[@India-th1ur]

Cant wait to follow this journey! I want to start writing my first novel soon, so this is really inspiring ^^

[@christy-anne-jones]

Oh that's so exciting! Best of luck with it 😊💛💛

[@christiek245]

Best of luck

[@hollym7878]

It sounds like such a cool concept! I'm looking forward to reading you novels when they finally get published!

[@t.j.johnsonthewriter]

please call this one "Project teapot" as its bigger and better! plus i love your works and have just finished my own book. It comes out on the tenth, i would not be here without you

[@christy-anne-jones]

😂😂 Omg that's so exciting!! Congratulations and well done!!

[@annie.cristales]

Hi Christy, I love your videos, you're so creative and inspirational. I would love to know more about your writing routine and how you balance your reading time and social life... I wish you the best. Love from Colombia!

[@Lara_Ameen]

I love that you’re working on a new manuscript, too! I’m doing this, too, especially as I start querying my other novel later this year. Congratulations on that and again on getting a literary agent! It’s so exciting to watch your journey. 💜

[@EllaAmelieBarrera]

I love it when authors talk about second and third manuscripts. Right now I'm researching and planning the second draft of my horror/dark fantasy novel and I'm enjoying the process even more than writing the first draft. I know the characters a lot more, I know how the story is going to develop and most importantly: Why I want to write it. Sure, writing a first draft can be scary and exciting, you're still just meeting the world that you've created and it's always going to be a little bit weak compared to the evolution of the tale; but in the second draft I find I'm a lot more attached to the characters and overall, writing improves a lot more. Plus, the feeling of nostalgia and missing that world after letting it rest is just extremely powerfull in order to write it better. Good luck with Proyect Spiegeltent!!

[@avleveri]

Subscribed! As soon as I saw sleep token I thought yes, this is the channel for me!

[@jordanseifert4640]

Well this is an exciting development! Best of luck with the new book. The premise sounds interesting. Keep up the good work!

[@laurarobinson1508]

That storm was so intense, so much for summer! Btw I love your clothes & fashion sense, I know it’s not your usual style but I’d love to see a clothing vlog where you show your favourite outfits and where they’re from!

[@christy-anne-jones]

How loud was the thunder?? It scared the bejesus out of me at 5am 😅😅 And thank you! Most it is either Dangerfield/Princess Highway, or from Japan. I do also like Zara!

[@kaylacross5496]

OMG, I just want to say a big thank you for uploading this rainy and cozy writing vlog! I've been stuck in this awful writer's block phase for a while now, And I just can't express it enough how much your writing vlog videos help me!🥰🥰🥰

[@Thefantastic_mrJ]

Glad to see you’ve started a new one!! I discovered your channel halfway through Teacup, it’ll be nice to see the whole journey this time ❤❤

[@walpolekidscomics879]

Discovered your videos the day after i finished writing my first full length play. Could have used them before but will certainly help for the next project. Your vids have helped me appreciate writing more, especially in a world of ai

[@annabeatrizjordao4786]

Yay!! So excited about your new project 🎉🥰

[@BlueBelle277]

Hi Christy you’ve inspired me to work on my own project I had shelved after a few drafts. I’ve been writing a lot the past couple of days and hope to finish by the end of this year so I can query too Thank you so much ❤

[@Ebony.B]

I have the same opinion about editing! Love these vlogs ❤ the new project sounds so intriguing

[@circleofleaves2676]

I used to be a circus trainer (before illness/disability) and part of the circus community here in Australia, so I'll be interested to see where you take this story.

[@CWilliam21]

Love that sweater.

[@Adeleclarkace]

Double post! Not every other weekend, I mean! Love ur content Christy!

[@lesliewells-ig5dl]

I love your videos and Im cheering you on in your writing and querying!!

[@mattytwotimess]

I'm so here for this! Except the tea cup anxiety 🥲

[@lucysmith7658]

Yay! Excited for more Project S PIE GEL TENT! 😁😁 😁 (I’m alway going to remember how to spell that now 😆)

[@KatrinaDoyle143]

That airplane set such an ominous mood when you were talking about how scary a blank page was, and honestly, it worked XD

[@nicolinasurel]

Yess!!! Someone else listens to Sleep Token for writing!

[@haileer.6733]

Hi Christy! Could you make a video about how you outline / your template for outlining a novel?

[@cassandralynnreads]

Delighted to have the opportunity to follow along with another novel! Spiegeltent is also such a fun code name! 🎪

[@christy-anne-jones]

💛💛💛

[@taylorroland8686]

I recommend Nights at the Circus by Angela Carter if you haven’t read it already 😌 very similar vibes-circus, magical realism, and a bit shorter. the man character is a journalist!!

[@christy-anne-jones]

Yessss, I know it well 💛

[@azr5365]

Yay! New video 🎉

[@christy-anne-jones]

😊💛

[@sarabailey9024]

What is your desk set up with the monitors? Can you talk through that? I notice you have one set at portrait style and the other normal (landscape) - do you find that helps?

[@GoogleTrendingTopics]

Christy, I am SO proud of you and so glad I started following your journey!!! Also - what kind of pen are you using at 6:05?? I want one, lol.

[@charpotes5127]

It looks like a Lamy al-star! You could also look into the lamy safari, which is similar but a little cheaper.

[@JackLockwood-fi2jg]

Hope the writing is going well. I'm also planning to do some writing in February, but want to do a ton of reading in preparation first. Do your best! :D

[@sarash8002]

I love Sleep Token! Good luck with your novel. 😊

[@senzubean31]

A fantasy novel set in Adelaide … oh my! As a fellow Adelaidian that’s amazing.

[@christy-anne-jones]

😊💛💛

[@ReadingNymph]

I love the project name 😅 I learned a new word and the way you said you learned to spell Spiegeltent is now never going to leave my brain 😂

[@ScrittriceRandagia]

funny.. I was pretty sure Spiegeltent comes from the German word "Spiegel" which means mirror, after a quick Google search I found out that I wasn't too far off: "A spiegeltent (Dutch for "mirror tent", from spiegel+tent) is a large travelling tent, constructed from wood and canvas and decorated with mirrors and stained glass". Originally built in Belgium 😊

[@gegenton3953]

Christy, how do you determine the wordcount for a book upfront and why is this important? I get the following topics around structuring it correctly, but what's the reason for 80k words (in this case)?

[@christy-anne-jones]

Because Spiegeltent is more literary-leaning than Project Teacup (which is commercial fantasy). And the reason why it's more literary leaning is just because it's set in Australia and it's magical realism--so it's a target audience thing. Typical literary novels and general fiction novels (so NOT scifi, fantasy, romance, etc.) also just tend to be around 70-80k mark generally. For fantasy, publishers let you have them a bit longer. Basically, certain kinds of books are expected by publishers and audiences to be certain kinds of lengths. Also, I want to know upfront bc it will affect how many narritive threads /sub plots I put in. Also i want to try my hand at something smaller :)

[@gegenton3953]

@@christy-anne-jones Hi Christy, thank you so much for this "immediate" feedback, haha! Makes absolute sense to me, thank you. I'm trying to work myself into historic novels, so I guess I'll start researching the overall expectation for these to pace the story well. Good luck with project tea cup, really enjoyed your querying video :) Greetings from Germany!

[@christy-anne-jones]

@@gegenton3953 No worries at all! that's really cool--best of luck with your writing 😃 And thank you so much :)💛

[@paigebeth4741]

So excited!!!

[@christy-anne-jones]

💛💛

[@LittleFreakcess]

I love your videos and i am fairly new here, so i am wondering what you write in the journals hehe Very curious. Would love a flip through of an old one or an explanation for a new one :3

[@c.k6309]

Perfect timing! Let's write a book! We're ready to walk this journey

[@christy-anne-jones]

Yay! Best of luck with your writing 😃💛💛

[@hannahp7326]

So excited for project Spiegeltent 🥳

[@TunezCottage]

Also currently querying! Wishing you the best of luck

[@rebekahsutton4]

I loveeee that you're a Sleep Token fan

[@38k25m]

how excitinggggg

[@loveArtnotFood]

I love that notebook where did you buy it?

[@TheEvilFungi]

what is the things you put your eggs on top of when you cook them?

[@shayleeann7481]

Where can i get the cute notebook? (I'm based in NZ and hoping we have it!)

[@vinodhiniharish2772]

Hey Christy.. may I ask you show us how you do the brainstorming.. because we can learn from you..aside having the pleasure of cozy vibes you give away. Give us something more..

[@renatereist]

❤ Sleep Token too!

[@L.O.V.E.CaratStay]

I swear I hear "Smeagol ten" every time you say Spiegeltent. Ugh, my brain 😅😂 So excited to see you writing again, and this story sounds really fun so far! 🤩😍

[@christy-anne-jones]

😂💛

[@WritingWithMS]

omg spiegel is a Dutch word meaning mirror. I didn't expect that to be a word used in English

[@ruggledug]

Hi, enjoy your vlogs. I'm curious if writing programs Scrivener are worth it, or is Word is all you need?

[@abassoonist]

So we call my boyfriend's brother Spiegel as a nickname 😅, and one of my favourite pieces of classical music is Spiegel im Spiegel, by Arvo Part. In english it means mirror in the mirror! I highly recommend checking it out!

[@lilleelfe265]

just discovered you and I adore you. Also, it's funny because I think we can be friends: I wrote a novel based on 1920, and now... I'm writing a novel based on a circus hahaha Greetings from spain❤

[@mathesuferarrei]

obrigado. Você me inspira.

[@davidrussell6559]

Hi! Just curious, when you are brain storming. Do you write in your notebook an extreme rough draft or does it have a morning pages feel to it?

[@dyl7194]

Hi Christy! I’ve taken a unit on the gothic a couple of years ago. If you would like I can send you some of the content to help with your project & world building. I think I’ve got things on Australian Gothic and The Gothic.

[@alexandersmith2318]

What keyboard are you using? I have to get a computer and will be getting a desktop but it sounds like it would be great to type my novel on.

[@christy-anne-jones]

This is the one I use 😊 www.jbhifi.com.au/products/cooler-master-devastator-3-gaming-keyboard-and-mouse?ab_version=A&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAvdCrBhBREiwAX6-6UtSUagIJyb3iQLEiSSNyt7npWR2AOOcXhkSpZEBY-j2p61kWh6S7QhoCyyMQAvD_BwE

[@swatibaruah6986]

Good luck 💜🌸

[@christy-anne-jones]

Thank you so much! 💛😊

[@panmess8331]

i absolutely love your vibes and videos, but for some reason i forgot you live in australia and i got so confused when you said that it's almost summer, 'cause i'm in europe😂

[@peroslova]

Oh, there are few such wonderful channels on Russian KZbin, and I suffer. But I saw your channel, and it’s amazing, it’s a pity that I don’t understand anything😅

[@abdulmuqeetdalia]

Audio books app and website recommendations?

[@christy-anne-jones]

Best app for audiobooks is Libby. You just need a library card and it's free! 💛

[@abdulmuqeetdalia]

Thanks Christy🌷

[@ElizabethStephenskronner55]

This is the kind of work I'd love to be doing full-time but I don't know how to get started. I don't have a lot of subscribers/friends that I can talk about my writing with. the only one i really talk to is my boyfriend

[@morganechaili]

hey :) if you want to someday i would really really love a lil notebook tour because i'm a blood true gardener who wouldn't mind being a bit more of an architect sometimes, but i genuinely have no idea how. i know there is a lot of content about it on the internet but i've been following you for years now and i'd be so curious to see how exactly you build your story aside of the draft. maybe it would inspire me and give me some tips ✨🍷 and i'm sure i'm not the only one !!

[@shivanibajpai4282]

Notebook link, please?📗🙃

[@pollyjeanz]

💗💗💗💗💖💖💖💖💖💖💗💗💗💗💖💖💖💖

[@KMort]

I am the person who has no problem with a draft but hates editing 😂😊

[@fionahowellwrites5302]

I prefer first drafts. So much easier to me. Lol

[@LaurenCornilleau]

Fun fact: Mirror in German is Spiegel 😊

[@johanag6736]

💜✨💜✨💜✨💜✨💜

[@LadyLazarus1027]

the most shocking thing for me was that you listen to Sleep Token :o you don't look like a metal fan kinda girl hahaha

[@starklingspars8956]

Editing is writing but it's not pulling out that initial thread of story. So I don't count it as writing in the same way in such a situation as doing a vlog about "Writing using the habits of Stephen King" ....because you don't have to sit there and wonder what happens next, because you have the draft there

[@christy-anne-jones]

So, if you use that logic, does it not count as writing if you have a plot outline? I think we all have different processes which are of equal value. All that matters in the end is that you find what works for you personally

[@starklingspars8956]

@@christy-anne-jones. I assume you're saying that all parts of the process are of equal value, therefore they are all "writing" generally. But by this logic you could have woken at 5 am and done dot point plot outlines for WIP's.... The various processes use a different part of the brain, so waking up early "in the habit of Stephen King" (for example, who writes in one draft) to engage imagination for storytelling a draft is completely different to waking up and plotting or editing, worldbuilding, etc. I think you were referring to me in this video though, when you mentioned it, but I had been referring to the writing habit vlogs specifically, so it was out of context. Anyway....glad to see that you are working on another WIP while querying. I hope you get some good news soon. ✨

[@christy-anne-jones]

@@starklingspars8956 Nope, not referring to anyone specifically. I've gotten the comment a few times. And I think there's a general misunderstanding from a lot of people new to writing that the first draft is 99% of the work. For me, it's only the first 20%. That's my main point. For me, editing is no different to writing the first draft--it's all creative, imaginative hard work. Especially because I rewrote every draft for Project Tea Cup from scratch. Thank you very much! I really appreciate your support. Take care and all the best with your writing 💛

[@starklingspars8956]

@@christy-anne-jones Ok not specifically directed at me. I'm not a new writer lol. This draft is book 4 for me, but the second one I'll query. Just for the record. ✨

[@christy-anne-jones]

@@starklingspars8956 No worries. I didn't assume you were. But a lot of people who watch my videos and make the comments I'm referring to are 💛

[@aliajaffer3427]

Where is your Patreon

[@clarejean3309]

i'm so happy to see you doing a writing vlog again. Do you think you could do a J.K Rowling writing routine? But great video! I've got 80110 word count on my story (fallen, a fallen angel novel) so far and on chapter 23:what a Christmas.

[@zubaerchaudhari8267]

Hey there hello

[@rikidog2682]

"project teacup had a lot of time to brew" I see what you did there 🫖