Planning, Rest, & Reset ✨ ROUGH DRAFT DIARIES DAY 3

[@HeartBreathings]

How's your project coming along so far??

[@frogponddreams]

I have pretty much taken the reader by the hand and led them very carefully through the story so far, but I'm doing my best to let myself write without worrying too much about 'show, don't tell'. Getting words on the page is so much more important than editing atm. On a three day streak of hitting my daily goal so far!

[@r7029]

So far on target. Thank you for creating this rough draft challenge. I’m tackling the sapphire 25k level . 🎉

[@GodwinOkojieII]

Again, slowly. Didn't write anything for Day 3. Extending deadline of Car Gone Rogue draft to December 30, stretch goal November 27th.

[@KimtheElder]

Best opening EVER! Yay Evie! 💜💜💜 I bought "The Disappearance of Vanessa Shaw" today! Can't wait to read :)

[@PolkadotSparrow]

I hope Evie's confidence never grows up! So inspiring! You're so busy, but if you ever need video ideas, I'd love to see a plotting video using Save the Cat. Thanks for all the great content ❤

[@fralou_sind_kreativ]

There is a video series by Liselle Sambury where she's having a video for every Save the Cat beat and how she's using it and changing it to fit her writing needs :)

[@KHWriting]

Evie is so confidently herself. And I hope that never changes. Good job mom and dad! This whole video had me smiling from beginning to end. Your family is beautiful. And omg, Andrew may need to pivot to basketball. The boy is all legs! And you and George are so cute with each other. Your backyard is beautiful and I love the animals. I'm not sure if today will get words or not. Today got the best of me. Also, I'm so excited to be part of BSC and getting to see this story unravel with you. Your joy for AMOS is very inspiring. 10/10 vlog. 15/10 dance moves!

[@HeartBreathings]

❤️

[@melanie98d]

Evie is preparing to take over the channel 😂 She's so cute!!❤

[@DebbieLukasDesigns]

Huge like for Evie's dance routine! Watch out Sarra, she may be stealing the show here soon! lol I fell off the writing bandwagon about a year ago then whilst on holiday in Spain last week, I lay on the beach and couldn't help thinking out scenes for my next book...so my first stop was back to your channel and whoah....so much has happened! I love the rough draft challenge and website and now I'm writing my little fingers off!! Thank you for all that you do for your community :)

[@Laura-ti2tm]

Evie's bringing the flared trousers back into fashion 😍 Seeing you find time to write in your busy life gives me motivation to keep trying.

[@as_shewrites]

What sweet intro from sweet Ms. Evie! Thanks for all you do!

[@barborasvandova7899]

I'm at the end of day 4 and my goal was 0 words today as I'm at work for 15 hours plus sleep shift. But I still managed to write over 900 words and in total, I have 6063 words, which is great, considering I have only 25 000 words goal. I hope I will be able to continue like this.

[@mariajromaley]

That's so beautiful that you can speak with your husband. I feel really alone in this. My husband and kids doesn't read my books and I can speak with no one about my world. Really happy to see your diaries. Thx very much !

[@BelleGardener]

This one video will help so many writers (like me) realize that the world doesn’t stop if you take care of yourself! Thanks for sharing your writer’s life with us. 💕

[@DakotaRebel]

The best dance moves I’ve ever seen! ❤

[@nikkijoy597]

Evie's the dancing queen! And those glasses look so good on you. 👓👍😘

[@DianaMayeDesigns]

You are so inspiring. I have been struggling with coming up with my story idea. I get to a certain point and then lose interest in it. I am inspired because you show me that even established authors have struggles and sometimes need help getting through the plotting stage. I really appreciate the videos that you have been posting. Thank you.

[@agameoffangsandthrones584]

I love that sweet little hug you and George had right at the end

[@cate5029]

Evie is so precious! Her joy is contagious!!❤❤ I love how you described to story blooming process! It is the perfect description. Love your excitement.

[@HeartBreathings]

She is sunshine! Thank you

[@Smilingturtle96]

Good girl! Family and health and self care is FIRST! 🙏🏼🥰🌈

[@Brittn3ySamon3]

I love seeing your excitement grow about a new project. So infectious! ❤

[@allanahhatcher3325]

I love Evie's dance moves and I love her pants :) The flare at the bottom is so cute!

[@fralou_sind_kreativ]

Isn't this moment where you feel that the story is coming together just the best?

[@Zi.B.Writes]

This was such a cute vlog! Thank you for making me smile today.

[@tonyaroche7733]

Oh my gosh! I haven’t even gotten to the intro yet, and I’m already smiling. Lol How adorable!!!! She reminds me of someone. 🤔 😉

[@shadee15]

OMG I just melted! She is such a star!!! ❤❤❤

[@cassiemerson7789]

Capture the flag sounds like such a great idea! So happy to see you loving the process again

[@KimtheElder]

I remember you showing us the dresses you were taking to a convention back in your rental house days! I'm pretty sure it was pre-Evie! You've come a long way baby! Dreams coming true

[@HeartBreathings]

Yes! Probably for Denver RWA back in 2018!! I remember that. You've been here a while! That means a lot.

[@kellyrees4619]

This video kept me smiling the whole time. Your happiness is contagious:)

[@philippawood5047]

I love hearing you describe your process, I relate so much even though we are in totally different genres etc. Feels so good to know I am on the right path in seeing your success and how much you still love it, Sarra. :) I feel like your rough draft challenge will end up being a diamon in the rough!

[@Dancingbutterfly_art]

Doing some world building: describing the cottage and getting to know my character more. I love to discover the story with her. I forgot how fun the rough draft could be. No expectations, no one who sees it yet. Just fun.

[@hannahj4265]

Girl. I love your vlogs. Your "high energy" is just what I need to relax and get into my writing. 😊 Tell Evie her dancing is adorable! ❤ I love seeing you joyful. I hope your eyes are doing better. I also don't know if I will get a rough draft written this month, but I am putting in a couple hours a day to sorting notes and getting outlines written so, eventually. I think this challenge is good for me.

[@JodeeJeanDanielsJustWrite]

Evie is awesome!!

[@staceyshillingburg7966]

BRAUMS! That made me so excited and nostalgic (I lived in Texas most of my life)

[@HeartBreathings]

It's so tasty!

[@moonykmi]

Evie having fun put a smile on my face, thank you for sharing! I need to get into a writing reset as well.

[@ghostyplans]

I’m at 5500 words so far. Getting ahead now before the holidays. Yesterday was a busy day so I was only able to write 87 words 😅 but at least it’s something! Today my goal is to hit at least 6k-though to hit 30k this month I’m ahead. I know that won’t last, so I’m pouring all I’ve got into the WIP now.

[@Smilingturtle96]

My gosh, her little outfit is ADORABLE! 🥰 I love cheetah print ( or leopard).

[@singingsanja167]

Hopping in while getting ready for work, but I have to say: You look great! I love the glasses, and the combo with the teal of shoulder shirt - love it! 😍

[@unm00red]

Evie has grown so much!

[@TheSuitemates]

Ugh that is my dream home and life right there!

[@HeartBreathings]

It was a journey to get here but we made it! I know you can create this too!

[@Dan-ne2et]

I wrote a fun scene today, and I'm glad I showed up for my writing session. ✍️ 👍Sweet progress. 🤓

[@AdventuresInFantasy]

I'm doing pretty well with writing. While my word count is low, I've been showing up to write and I feel like, for me, that is a bit more important right now. That is a very good way of looking at things. I grew up with one of those go-go-go households so yeah... slowing down was a tough lesson. That is a really interesting business model for clothes. I can see why that would be really useful for some. I'm vaguely curious how... broad their types of clothing are. I love hearing how story ideas evolve; it is always so fascinating.

[@HeartBreathings]

I would say this particular rental is not broad. I mean, they have event, vacation, and work wear, but there isn't much at all for casual wear. It's a lot of dresses, blazers, and then night out type stuff, but other than coats, there's not a lot of "everyday" stuff. But Nuuly is another one that does have more casual everyday clothing and less formal event wear, so I might try that one next time. And yes to finding it hard to slow down, but it is nice to find that space of allowing.

[@susanmckenzie147]

For a great enemies-to-lovers, try The Creepy Hollow Series by Rachel Morgan. (I think she has renamed the series, but the first book is The Faerie Guardian.) The relationship between Violet and Ryn is just fantastic.

[@lindaholbrook7447]

Yes, you have to take care of you!!!!

[@legalgirl1313]

I love the cows and chickens 💓💓💓💓

[@angeljackson7485]

Evie has the best moves! 💃☺ I was almost done with Act 1 when I decided a major scene needed to be moved to Act 2 🤣 Other than that, progress is progress is all I have to keep saying to myself. Also, I have those lemon lime Waterloos too! My hubby says I have problem but with PCOS and insulin resistance, it's nice to just have a fizzy drink with a little flavor that's not sugary or fake sugary 😋

[@megwriter3power-gg6ml]

Beautiful house and home. It will increase more in value because of being on the outskirts of Dallas. I plan on purchasing a second home with my books sales. Thanks for sharing 🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@maryearly3259]

one book i can recommend is Single White Vampire by Lynsay Sands. it's a good enemies to lovers. She is a good author and the others in her series are good reads as well. i'm glad that you got some rest and that your getting the spark back. Kudos to you and we look forward as always to more vlogs.

[@KylieStewart_Author]

Omg I want to be Evie when I grow up! ❤😂

[@WORDSANDBRUSHSTROKESSTUDIO]

Day three went really well. I'm glad I choose to do The First Draft Challenge!

[@StephanieWhitson]

Cute glasses! Love the best dance moves ever! It’s been a slow start for me too.

[@ivad.1341]

Evie is so sweet ❤️

[@caramullaney2043]

Loved this video. I'm behind already after being poorly but think I can catch up and have a full writing day planned for this friday. x

[@HeartBreathings]

I hope you feel better!

[@caramullaney2043]

@HeartBreathings Much better thank you.x

[@AngelaHesterBooks]

I peeped a Sir Bean shirt in today's vlog! :D

[@LeahWriter]

Cute glasses! Super slow start for me. I got sick on Thursday afternoon and have been in bed since. Looking forward to rejoining the land of the living in a couple days😊

[@HeartBreathings]

Oh no, feel better soon!

[@eeveequeen25]

This might be a writing blog, but it would be nothing without Evie 😂 Do you own both the chickens and the cows?! If so I'd love to hear more about them. I'd love to rescue farm animals some day. It's wonderful to see you move into a new chapter of your life with this fresh story 🩷

[@HeartBreathings]

The chickens we share with our neighbors and the cows belong to our back neighbor but they graze on our land sometimes and it always makes me happy to see them out there!

[@kalikuz]

Just read your new book yesterday. Great job on it!!!

[@fantasyafield]

Enemies to lovers-wise, I enjoyed Quicksilver by Callie Hart SO much! It has one of the most intriguing openings I’ve ever read!

[@DeeBlaregold]

Omg! 😆 Evie is too cute

[@giuliaidiometri186]

Oh, my God, Evie is so cute and sweet!

[@mayadeslilas]

You look so good with glasses!!

[@TheWriMoBlog]

I'm having a bit of a slow start to my project too, but progress is progress!

[@miaramck6746]

Not exactly enemies to lovers, and not remotely romantasy, but Sabriel by Garth Nix is fantastic. An 18-year-old necromancer's father goes missing, and she must travel to the old world, where the have magic instead of technology, to try to rescue him before it's too late. I've basically been listening to it on a loop all year 🙈

[@kimikobuford]

Slow start over here 👈🏽 Thanks for sharing❤❤❤❤

[@BonnieDragonKat]

Evie you are absolutely adorable❤🎉 best moves ever girlfriend!!!

[@CM-fo2he]

The Selection by Kiera Cass, not enemies to lovers per say but its a YA romance series about a regular girl and a prince. It describes the dresses and is very royalty.

[@HeartBreathings]

Oh I forgot about that series! I never read it! Thank you!! I always meant to read that one

[@CM-fo2he]

@HeartBreathings your welcome! Happy reading.

[@shadowswept1474]

I love enemies to lovers, but none of the ones I've read are fantasy. It's a really great way to add conflict to the story though.

[@annebracher1843]

Evie is so 😍 and she is you and George all over ❤

[@SusanGHaws]

Thank you for sharing your process and home and family. Enemies to lovers The Awakening by Nora Roberts start of a fantasy trilogy. Ilona Andrews Clean Sweep series add the Kate Daniels series starting with Magic Bites starts as enemies to lovers then they become a team.

[@HeartBreathings]

Ooh great recs thank you so much!!

[@TracyP07]

I wish I had someone to talk things through with.

[@sarabreugelmans4859]

Love your videos! I'm off to a slow start, but we've still got weeks ahead of us 😅

[@alyssahebert5602]

I’m still working on my outline.

[@suzisaintjames]

11:48 it's not "woo woo". Michelangelo said almost the same thing when he carved statues like "David". The statue is already in the marble, he just releases it from the stone. 💕🌞🌵😷

[@HeartBreathings]

Yes exactly!! ✨❤️

[@nadineduerksen6556]

too cute!

[@itcanbedonedollars3693]

❤

[@Elizabeth-wr7mn]

I’m trying for 75k which may be a Mistake because it’s like 2500 a day and that’s a lot. But I’m going to try. I’m glad you were getting some rest. The stress between election and work. I’m pooped

[@MillaSch]

Hey Sarra, I saw, your screen is right in front of the window. Maybe your eyes would do better, if you change it? My eyes get pretty exhausted when my screen was in front of my window, because of the brightness. Question : What are you doing with the calender sheets from privious months? Keeping?

[@HeartBreathings]

Oh I didn't think of that. It will make be sad to move it because I love the light. Something to consider though. I take the monthly and weekly pages and put them into another storage planet but I don't keep the daily pages .

[@Kat_Author2021]

Little Evie is going to be so embarrassed about that first clip when she gets older, but she was so cute! 🥰 Now to go watch the rest of the video. Lol.

[@HeartBreathings]

Haha, maybe. I wouldn't have been! I think she'll love it!

[@Kat_Author2021]

@ haha. Maybe you’re right. She is like a little you. 😁

[@ghostyplans]

Well I hope the comments of her being so cute help her *IF* she’s ever embarrassed. She’s adorable! ❤

[@TravelLove305]

Games of Command - Linnea Sinclair

[@HeartBreathings]

Thank you!

[@LeahWriter]

The most recent enemies to lovers I've read was Fourth Wing

[@brittneysbookshelf9491]

I'm sorry, but did Sarra not just give birth to her? I fee like that was like last week and she is so big now! Those were the best dance moves I have ever seen.

[@HeartBreathings]

I honestly just can't believe how grown up she is