self pub fears & the pressure on a debut novel (ft. Ande) | authortube cafe ep. 1

[@andesears]

honored to be included in this 🥲❤

[@IHBooks]

You’re very well-spoken, Ande. Wonderful insights 😊

[@andesears]

@ thank you!

[@briellewrites]

Best first guest everrr 🥹🌱✨

[@enigmatowles]

Great episode!! It would be an awesome idea for Ande to come back when she is further along in her writing journey. More of like an update or to share how she responded before and after releasing the debut

[@briellewrites]

I love that, yes! She’ll def be a reoccurring guest :)

[@sarazellewrites]

Omg - this!!! This is it!!! Your channels gonna skyrocket after these because why was this so amazing I ate that up

[@briellewrites]

aw!! im so glad you enjoyeddd

[@CodyTheWriter]

Love everything you said about keeping the door closed until you are ready to open it. I will definitely be "closing the door" a bit on my next round of revisions for GWC. Just so I can have the time to focus on this story I have been working on for so long without the pressure of being watched. Love this format, and I am so excited for more of these cafe chats! :)

[@briellewrites]

So glad you enjoyed! That makes total sense, I feel like the pre-publication phase is def the time to go into the cave a bit and ~focus~

[@JadeJuniiper]

Wow. I was excited for this. My expectations have been BLOWN THROUGH. This touched on so many things I’ve yet to put words to. The conversation around filming and writing was something I didn’t even know I needed. I love vlogging but this matched up SO WELL with me creatively. I might literally listen to this again.

[@briellewrites]

aw!!! thank you Jade!!!! this is so awesome to hear. im so glad you enjoyed it.

[@JadeJuniiper]

@ always rooting your for you! Looking forward to the next one!

[@IHBooks]

I normally don’t like interview videos but this was great. I liked the white border and crispness of the audio and video, and of course, Ande, was a perfect first guest! Great job, Brielle 😊

[@briellewrites]

Yay! Thank you Ian! So glad you enjoyed :)

[@damiwriteshere]

that was the fastest 40 minutes EVER. Loved this interview and so excited for this series! I also have a longstanding history of narrating two characters having a conversation OUT LOUD 😭. One of my exes actually pointed out that I have conversations with myself in public. when I tell you I was STUNNED like wdym i'm being perceived at all times

[@briellewrites]

thank you dami so glad you enjoyed it! Also that is so funny hahah

[@WheresMyTea]

Coffee in hand, ready for a chat! 😍💜 Oh man, revisions are my favorite! I love fixing all the things.

[@briellewrites]

So wild that you love revision hahaha. Glad you had coffee in hand for this 🙂‍↕️☕️

[@hgfwrites]

I love the idea of the Authortube Cafe! I’ll definitely be back to watch more of these in the future. I struggle to write while I’m filming as well, so it’s a great tip to just record for a few minutes and then get back to writing! 🤍🤍

[@briellewrites]

Yes!! Get the clips and then disconnect!! Glad to hear you’ll be watching future episodes :))

[@GardenofHoneyPod]

This is so good! This is so encouraging and inspiring! I can’t wait for more Authortube Cafe! Amazing concept!! 💕

[@briellewrites]

Yay!!!

[@sandramiksawrites]

This was an amazing first writing podcast episode. I felt so seen. Thank you Brielle and Ande! 🥰✍🏼

[@briellewrites]

thank you! im glad you enjoyed it!

[@Mariah_Etheridge]

Loved this first episode! This was such an interesting conversation. I always love hearing more about people’s processes and how they approach creativity. Can’t wait for the next one!

[@briellewrites]

@@Mariah_Etheridge yay thank you! So glad you enjoyed it! 💗

[@vileighz]

Super interesting to hear you both speak about the revision process. This year I picked up a half written book that I had started writing last year and my perspective really changed on that topic. I decided to breeze through it, to really just catch myself up on the story, but it turned into a revision process more than anything. Back when I was writing the first draft, it felt daunting to even think about going back and picking through it all with critical eye. It was this filter of thinking that once it was down on paper, that was the end, as if I had no freedom to change anything. But now, that perspective has since changed as I began to revise this year. The process ended up being such a freeing experience. My filter had changed from fear into an 'I get another opportunity to make this story better' perspective. Almost like I was vindicating the characters and the world from how they'd been done dirty in the first draft. When I had removed myself from the world, I started seeing it as separate from myself, which gave me the ability to see it as if I am just a helping hand in it's creation. Of course, this mostly has to do with revisiting an old story rather than a start to finish process of working on the same book with no breaks. The other side of the coin was that it also was a great lesson in taking space from a project. I don't think it's necessary to take an entire year off, but now coming back to writing, I've learned how to better pace myself and take breaks even when I'm full of energy and excitement to keep writing. It feels better to stop when I'm at a high rather than reaching my low and trying to revisit it the next day. I think that pushing ourselves to the bottom requires a recovery period and makes the work stuffer when we try to hit our word goals. Like we're working on an empty stomach with a fever. If we stay healthy, at that high period, to meet it with am able bodied mind again, we go further. It's all about the longevity game, I suppose. Anyways, I thought you'd enjoy reading a testimony about revision. Just found your channel a couple of weeks ago and really love what you're doing. I don't know you personally, but I am proud of you.

[@briellewrites]

I love this so much! That’s an awesome perspective. “It feels better to stop when I’m at a high rather than reaching my low” I feel this way too!!! Thanks for sharing:)

[@morganunraveled]

just getting cozy with my coffee to watch!! so excited for this series and to be inspired by two of my fav comfort creators rn!!🥰

[@briellewrites]

Aw yay!!! So honored to be included among ur comfort creators 🥹💗

[@coracourtney]

i love your perspectives on theme!!! i really do feel it’s the least talked about component of craft

[@ruubytues]

My two faves in one video 💖💖 maybe I’m weird but I love seeing editing vlogs and learning about other people’s processes. It’s the technical part of the creative process and it may not be the most fun and passionate but it’s essential to the final product. A lot of people gloss over revisions and edits and it doesn’t give the full picture. And side note about being on the swing 😂 I used to play with my dollhouse for hours every day as a child and making up stories of a family. It was story telling with the only medium I had before I knew how to write. And I also have snippets of dialogue in my head. The characters are there, you just have to listen. Love you two 💕💕

[@briellewrites]

I agree! I love seeing the nitty gritty parts of the process in people’s vlogs!

[@heyyitssj]

I totally agree that there doesn’t seem to be as much revision content as drafting content. I struggled initially starting the revision process bc I wasn’t quite sure where to start. Honestly, there are some really good Reddit threads out there that really helped me during that phase

[@authorsalome]

I love this new format! Looking forward to more writing chats🥰

[@briellewrites]

Yay! More to comeeee

[@emilyhthompson]

what a stellar first episode! you both are so thoughtful about writing, critique, and balancing content on top of it all. loved this conversation and can't wait to follow along with this series! 📝☕️🫶🏻

[@briellewrites]

@@emilyhthompson thanks so much, Emily!! ✨💗🌱

[@thescarlettdiaries]

this is so exciting !!!!

[@briellewrites]

Yayyy

[@jslipchi]

I've not finished the video yet but wanted to comment on something you said Brielle - it isn't odd at all that you have more trouble with stories that are more personal or have a message you want to convey! Those types of stories often feel more "important," like you need to take them more seriously so that others will take what you're trying to say seriously, whereas with something you're not directly related to can be looser and more playful!

[@sproutswithjoy]

girrrllll love this! 💕💖

[@briellewrites]

Yay! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@CaeliFaye]

wow love the discussion of vulnerability being strength💞 amazing as always

[@briellewrites]

💗💗 thanks Caitlin !!

[@andesears]

AHHH I AM SO EXCITED FOR THIS!!!! seated and ready to watch!!! :)

[@briellewrites]

Yayyyy 🪑💗✨

[@hgfwrites]

Ahhh! This is so cool!

[@AriBPK]

loved this so much 💕

[@briellewrites]

Thanks Ari 💗

[@alyssa.and.the.books.]

SEATED AND SAT

[@briellewrites]

🪑

[@ginialeon3014]

I wish you ladies all the success...

[@briellewrites]

Thank you!

[@maryisabella20]

Loved this!!!

[@briellewrites]

:)

[@TrashBagAria]

OMG I WOULD LOVE TO BE ON HEREEEE!! Im halfway done writing my first novel 🤪🤪

[@briellewrites]

Congrats on getting halfway through your novel!!

[@TrashBagAria]

@@briellewrites TYSM! Y'all slayed this episodeeee!!

[@JadeJuniiper]

For authors and writers, I’d love to hear from Madeline Burget, author of Caraway of the Sea! She put out her debut pirate book and she always comes out with such good takes and interesting perspectives on things!

[@AuthorMarkOceans]

Perfect is the enemy of Done.

[@nataliejaneshields]

This video was everything and more! 💛💛💛

[@briellewrites]

:)) ❤

[@alyssa.and.the.books.]

40 MINUTES

[@briellewrites]

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[@delaneylounsbrough]

I love this! Found a new author to follow @ Ande ;) I’m just getting started writing so I’m learning so much from you!!

[@briellewrites]

Aw yay! ❤❤