plotting a book when you're allergic to outlines

[@vladstefoniwrites]

I can hardly wait to experience again this level of excitement when I'll hopefully publish my next books. I completely relate to the joy a book and its writing process can bring to its writer. It's in our nature.

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@Kat-hx4bh]

Asking for blurbs actually sounds like a nightmare, from another person who hates asking others to do things for them 😅. So kind of authors to help one another out like that though!!!

[@jaesara]

This series is my comfort series. So excited to read book 3!!! ❤️

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

[@dancingheart6224]

This was so relatable. I have not published a book, but I like writing stories and am creative and I feel like spiraling is such a normal common part of the writing process! Writing is a pretend therapy session of the mind I feel ❤. It's so fun and so reckless and ultimately amazing because your creative crop gets to exist in the world! Sending good vibes your way and I'm excited to read your novel once it's published ❤!

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

love this comment 🤗🤗🤗 // thank you so much!! 🖤

[@kryskestrel]

Thanks for another great, chaotic, and absolutely motivating writing vlog! I’m working on forcing myself to fully outline a story since I seem to always lose steam and forget where I’m headed when I try to be a pantser. I got super in the groove of it last night and ended up writing 4,200 words into my outline! These videos are always great for me to have in the background, I love them!

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

nice!!!! 🤗🤗🤗 yeah if ur hating the outlining i’d def recommend trying to do the synopsis it feels way less daunting for some reason! and thank you!!!!!

[@thetruthwillbetold3041]

Anytime I’m being lazy with my writing I watch your vids for motivation.

[@sarahwilson4227]

Aaahhh I’ve been here since way before your first writing Chronicles video. It’s so exciting to see you create a third book and a fourth book, and I haven’t forgotten about that second project from forever ago. I can’t wait to hear the release date for book 3 and pre-order it!!!

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

[@kennedyconrad5331]

I love your writing videos so much. I can't wait to get book 3 title, cover, and release date. I loved your first two books and can't wait to read the next.

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

thank you so much!!! ❤️

[@lynea7782]

You've mentioned chatting with John about your drafts a couple times. I love that you guys are still friends. Unless it's a different John haha than never mind!

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

it's him, we're still friends =D

[@indiadavid3417]

I’m so excited to see the book 3 cover and then read it!

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

Thank you!! ❤️❤️

[@maddiemelcher4939]

I’ve been watching you write your books ever since draft 2 of Again, But Better and I have to say that I have love every second of it! I can’t wait to watch the video about book 3! I hope your doing great and I’m excited for your next video

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

🥹❤️ thank you so much

[@maggie7941]

I live for these vlogs. I reread Again But Better at least once a year and it’s SO FUN to see your writing process

[@rxbeccarose]

I love these videos so much, I usually don’t comment but I feel your pain with KZbin not wanting to push videos unless there’s a lot of engagement, can’t wait to see more from you these videos motivate me so much 🌸

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

thank you thank you thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@dhivyanagarajan1504]

Bellamy panicking when you ran in to announce about the rough sketches is everything😂😂

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

LOL WAIT WHY HAVE I NOT YET NOTICED THIS

[@lifeinmybook]

I’m SO excited to see book 3 and know the release date!! I literally teared up when you were looking at the cover sketches 🥹 Thank you for making these videos- it makes me feel seen in my writing process and reminds me that I can push through the hard parts!

[@imaginationnerdofficial]

Watching your writing vlogs a) inspired me to document my own process this way, b) has created a level of excitement to experience the stories you have written, and c) has me so excited for you and all that you have accomplished. We very briefly met at Playlist Live many moons ago, and at the time I was aware of your content but I hadn't dug into it. I looked into all that you had created and it has been so much fun watching your journey. It's exciting to see your hard work pay off. Can't wait until you can share more!

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

AH PLAYLIST DAMN

[@Sophie_likes_reading]

watched this while trying to write while taking a break from reading. I am writing a chapter that I actually outlined because a while back (late march) i wished i was already at this part of the story but didn't already want to sit down and write it so i scribbled an outline into my notebook. I've really been trying to get back into reading and hit a word count every day but a lot of days i don't sit down until like 9 pm and then have to try and write all of it before midnight so it feels like i didn't stay up that late.

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

yeah it’s so hard to find enough time in the day to both read and work on writing!! i hope your chapters going well!! 🤗🤗🤗

[@nicholegriffin1882]

You are such a wonderful person and you really give my writing life a boost every time you post these writing vlogs! I am so excited to see and read book three! Thank you so much for filling my day with happiness, laughter and an all-out fabulous time of writing!

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

thank you so much!!! i hope your writing is going well ❤️

[@clarino910]

I just binged like your last 7 videos and it was sooooo so so nice to see what you've been up to! I can't wait to hear more about book 3 !!!!!

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

ahh yay thank you so much! 🤗🖤

[@lilliangurganus2081]

Hi Christine! I love your books so much!!! I'm currently rearranging my entire bookshelf just to make sure that I can display your book covers. I really appreciate how much time and effort you put into making your books beautiful on the inside and out!

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

thank you so much

[@zahavahcarter]

I've loved your videos for years and love following your journey as an author. Thank you for what you do!

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

thank you so much

[@casgrotto]

Christine I love your writing videos sooo much!! i feel like i write this same thing on every single one of your writing videos *rolling on the floor laughing emoji* but it's because i really do LOVE THEM SO MUCH!! its so fun to just hang around like im on your writing journey with you and so insightful as well to see the process of publishing books. Please never stop making these. Sending you so much love and so much motivation and inspiration as you continue!!!

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

thank you so much 🥹💜💜💜

[@corinnahogan4927]

So excited to hear what book 3 is about!!

[@zenasarah220]

So excited to find out about that release date!!! 💜

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

[@theegreatkatsby]

I love watching these books come to life - your excitement over them makes me more even more pumped to get reading!!

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

ahh thank you!!!

[@poozlespoozles4169]

I am so excited to hear all the book 3 news!!! I recently introduced my best friend to your books and now we are both going to read it and discuss!!

[@sophialim7535]

These vlogs are my comfort videos on youtube. so excited for the third book!

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

[@Corvid2100]

I’m so excited for your third book to be out! I wasn’t able to buy your other books right when they came out but I think I’ll be able to with this one!

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

ahh yay thank you so much! ❤️

[@mirandamiskel2086]

It is crazy to me that ABB was almost 5 years ago. I remember getting each blog notification and getting SO excited

[@jaimebarfield]

We have mosquitoes that size and bigger in Georgia. So glad to hear that progress on your third novel! love the writing vlogs.

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

thank you!!!

[@cybernightfall]

I love your energy as always. It's like an instant shot of serotonin. I cannot wait for your next video and book release. Until then I'll be binge watching your videos. Much love 🤍

[@katiekress5787]

Cannot wait to hear about your next novel!!!!!

[@abigailrose585]

So excited to find out what book 3 is about!!!

[@merlinjoseph9225]

love you so much christine!! I'm so excited to read your third book!!!!!!!

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

[@piperkennedy6988]

I've been watching this series for so so long and Love It! Thank you for always making these writing videos❤

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

thank you

[@becabeth]

EEEPPP I’m so excited to find out more about book 3!!!!

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

thank you 🤗🤗🤗

[@judithbrdn8551]

So much great news to look forward to. I hope you get a bit more relaxed as it goes

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

[@ellax51]

SO EXCITED FOR BOOK 4!!! 😭😭😭 and for more writing vlogs 😭❤️ i’ve just been rewatching them lol

[@nuttmeg20]

So proud of you Christine! I can't wait to read books 3 & 4!!!

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

thank you so much

[@deborahlehman2934]

Congratulations on all the book three things!! Can't wait!

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

thank you!! 🤗🖤🖤

[@mcrgirl97]

So proud of you, Christine!❤

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

thank you

[@justjocelynne]

So excited for you!! 💕

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@emilyeakin5234]

Your writing vlogs are my absolute favorite!! It’s SO fun to see how excited you are about book 3 and it makes me super excited to hear more about it too!!! I also love these vlogs because they always motivate me to write and finish my book😂

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

thank you so much 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

also YAy i hope writing is going well!!!!!

[@juniebooks6113]

Book 3! So excited for you! I can't wait until we get a release date and a cover reveal!

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

thank you!!! 🤗🤗🤗

[@briellejunee]

I felt the title of this video way down deep in my soul Edit : the one about being allergic to outlines

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

LOL ❤️😆

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

Not the one earring when you’re talking about how rough it’s going😂😂😂

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

XD

[@Livvyellisor]

Absolutely LIVING for these vlogs

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

[@casarive14]

Oh so exciting!!!!! I was bouncing along with you in excitement for getting a release date

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

yay!! thank you!! 🤗🤗🖤

[@jane01234]

Yay!! Cant wait to read the new book! & see the cover!

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

THANK YOU!!!!

[@EricMVlogs]

Happy Birthday Christine. I wish everyone a happiest of birthday's and also, I believe that no matter what age we turn in 2023 that everyone should celebrate it in any way that they can and do it the best that they want to with friends and family. It should be celebrated in an awesome way.

[@naty3blueberry390]

Thank you for blessing my summer with this

[@HearteyesHayley]

I always love your writing vlogs!

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

thank you!!

[@erinunrau6380]

i love these writing videos! so entertaining and i'm so invested in the process

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

thank you so much!

[@samthebest48]

These videos always make me really hyped to read your new books because your excitement is so contagious!

[@paginasypalabras_]

Loved your reaction to the cover draft 😂, so funny!! I really miss your non-writing videos, though 💔😭

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

thank you! 🖤 hoping to film something book/reading related soon , but it’s just been tough trying to juggle all the things 🤗 thanks for being here!!!

[@amyetheridge]

Working on my first book now and I love watching your videos!

[@9cloudrachel207]

I’m really looking forward to book 3 ❤❤🎉

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

thank you!! ❤️

[@aadilamoolla4068]

So excited for book 3 details!

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

thank you!! 🤓❤️

[@melissa1886]

loved the video :) literally been watching since 2014

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

thank you!!!! thank you for sticking with me through the years!!

[@sulwhasoo3550]

obsessed with these videos❤❤❤

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

thank you so much

[@Bluffer089]

Can’t wait to know the title and see the cover for book 3!

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

thank you!!

[@mandiross4427]

All this uploading is giving me life!

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@JadeCourtney]

I cannot wait for more news on book 3!! ❤

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

[@Allymai_]

Ooohhh I'm excited for when you can share more!! Hopefully it's soon! 🎉

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

[@leena1842]

I love your chaotic writing videos so much❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

thank you!!

[@Thatnerdygal]

I’m so excited to get a release date and then to be able to read it!!!

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

THANK YOU ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@amy.artemis7285]

Love your writing vlogs SO MUCHHHH

[@ayahsaheb9029]

Congratulations on everything, its so exciting to see all your hard work pay off 💜

[@larablackbeak]

I cannot believe everything is becoming so real. Excited for you

[@glitchscribble44]

I love your energy!!!

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

thank you 🤓🖤

[@silvermoonanime]

I love watching your writing vlogs!! I hope books 3 & 4 go well. 😊 it sucks that you have to ask for blurbs, I feel like I’d feel too shy & awkward lol.

[@harrypotteravenclaw]

Speak Now (TV) thoughts??

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

we're talking about it on those forking fangirls this week! (my podcast with natasha) the episode will be out on friday =)

[@sarahlegrande]

Can’t wait for book three!

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

thank you!!

[@catherinedemontaigne1585]

the writing vlogs are my favorite and i’m so excited for book 3 do we get a date that we get to know the release date

[@lisabetger7636]

Christineeee I need to know your favorite SN vault track!!! Can't wait for all the book 3 news🎉

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

right now it’s castles crumbling!!!! but i love them all!! what about you??

[@lisabetger7636]

@@polandbananasBOOKS yess Castles Crumbling for me too but man Timeless is really classic dreamy/romantic Taylor, so I've got a soft spot for it too💕

[@jennybean4376]

Loving these vids ❤

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

thank you! ❤️

[@troybolton14]

i love these videos, i daydream about making my own writing vlogs because of these

[@raineyautumn6149]

I love when you randomly break out into song

[@a.e.joensen1086]

This was so inspiring!

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

[@reclusivebibliophile8182]

just binged your last couple episodes so good

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

thank you! 🤗

[@reclusivebibliophile8182]

@@polandbananasBOOKS ah!! you responded! massive fan haha - your writing vlogs are such a comfort watch for me

[@sammyysounds]

I can’t wait till the cover reveal!

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

me too

[@ejb07184]

Can’t wait for book 3!!!!

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

🖤🖤🖤

[@megan-elizabeth2407]

I would love to see the rough sketches with the cover whenever you get to do that reveal :)

[@tommycaldarera4714]

Was the Sabrina song Exhale? That one truly gets the tears going.

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

i think it was things i wish you said!

[@isabellamartinico3153]

Gahhh outlines suck but they're the reason I was able to break 40k words! SO excited for book 3 and 4 :)

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

amazing!! congrats on your progress!!!! and thank you!!!

[@juliannahorvath8943]

Loved the vlog! Also, I noticed the hula hoops in the background and what wondering if you could tell me type/brand they are? I am thinking of getting into hoops!

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

thank you!!! and oof i’m so sorry i got them on etsy in 2016… i think maybe from someone called jess hoops?

[@abbyofathousandbooks1100]

I love watching these videos

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

thank you 🖤🖤🖤

[@Am27195]

Your excitement and your energy are infectious ! I am looking forward to knowing more about the mysterious book 3 soon (and maybe even secret project, * wink, wink * XD)

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

[@norsecosmos]

Just a suggestion, possibly add “writing vlog” to the title or thumbnail of these videos. I was hesitant to click because I thought it was a rom-com specific video and that wouldn’t really apply to me. Definitely glad I clicked but yeah 😅 the Mount Everest task of video titles is rough for sure. Feel free to disregard the suggestion if ya disagree. Nice vid regardless!

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

thank you!!! went and edited that in =D

[@edensylvester13]

3:27 okay but which Sabrina song

[@elisabernardi8124]

i live for unhinged christine writing vlogs lmao

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

XD

[@mewow6406]

Yaaaaay!!!

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

=D

[@Hannah-ul7pl]

💜

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

[@acorn_woman]

How do you have motivation to write essays? You are built different in the best way

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

when i say essay i really mean five paragraphs worth of thoughts LOL nothing formal 🤗

[@theseinvisibleeyes]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@goldielocks9092]

❤

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

[@wrigleyextra11]

4:17 my creative mood 247

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

LOLOL

[@simplyellenxo95]

Damn congrats on your 4th novel!

[@clarino910]

ALSO we need to hear your opinions on Speak Now Tv!!!!!!!! and all things Taylor related

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

we’re doing a whole segment on it on the podcast this week! (those forking fangirls! link is in the description 🤗 it comes out on friday)

[@ChelSierra_Remly]

Was it a mosquito, or was it a Crane fly? Crane flies look like giant mosquitoes, but they won't suck your blood.

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

maybe it was a crane fly! i’ve never heard of those!!

[@ChelSierra_Remly]

@@polandbananasBOOKS - We have them here in Western KY. I used to think they were huge mosquitoes too, then learned they weren't. I live out in the country, along the edge of the river bottoms. We have all kinds of strange critters. LOL.