starting a new novel! ☁️ cozy productive writing vlog

[@mikaylaleighann]

Nothing hits quite like hearing someone describe the process of picking up, putting down, stalling on, scrapping, reworking, pausing again, and continuing to come back to a story☺️

[@DrCalyn]

Something wonderful about seeing the process from someone else’s perspective.

[@cheylovesgod]

When she hit 20k, I realized that I’m almost there in my novel. I’m putting an intensely long paragraph into Wordtune, but it’ll take a while because it’s over 280 characters. You have given me motivation to write, and I’m finally at 14,699 words. Edit: Now I’m at 16,500 words! Edit 2: Hit 20k yesterday, and today I’m almost done knitting a blanket!

[@cheylovesgod]

@Trinity M thank you! Good luck with Nanowrimo! I’ve been working hard so far. At 19k already!

[@Sanwise_Gamjee]

Well Done! :D

[@Anonymous-ot2kk]

Any updates?

[@masterladell]

I hit over 52.000 words in my novel but i'm dealing with a 'middle part is boring to write, i wanna get to the end.' situation. This video gave me some motivation to complete it.

[@lemontart8601]

What can be better than a 22 mins video 💛💛🌼 I love love your vlogs ,I wait for them so eagerly they bring me peace 💛 thank you so much. Please take care💛

[@christy-anne-jones]

Thank you so so much for being here! 😊💛💛

[@christy-anne-jones]

I hope you all enjoy the vlog!~ 😊✨ I'm hoping to (maybe?) do monthly vlogs for this series, so please let me know if you liked it! A Year In Tokyo: An Illustrated Guide and Memoir ✨ bit.ly/3CjjBTz Support my channel and get bonus content 🌼 www.patreon.com/christyannejones

[@evadorotaczernekova6178]

Yes, I love it ♥️

[@OTheQuietOneO]

Thanks for this vlog - it’s very motivating. I’m a teacher, so spend most of my evenings and weekends either marking, planning lessons or looking after my toddler son, so I really need to try to use the rare moments of free time I have efficiently. Recently that’s been listening to podcasts or audiobooks when driving - that’s about the only free time I have! For the last year and a half or so I’ve just felt too tired once I’ve got work done and got the little one to sleep (if I’ve even managed!) I might try some work sprints for myself. If I have half an hour to myself I want to get some writing done. No excuses - I have to make time to write! 🙂

[@mirandamarquette1438]

Your vlogs are hands down the best on the freaking internet, Christy. I know I say this on literally every video but man oh man...they're just the greatest! Have a lovely day. Seeing you write is just so exciting!!!!

[@markjondavies]

You have a lovely cozy KZbin channel and is so inspiring ❤ I wasn’t sure as an upcoming author how to tackle the concept of a channel and you with couple others have shown me a form of how you can vlog yourself for the world of writing. and its always lovely to see other authors going through their process 🎉

[@circleofleaves2676]

I love the flow state. One of the best feelings on earth.

[@Semanticsreads]

I’m really glad I’m not the only one who has issues with the big bones of a story!! Prettying it up may never feel perfect but I feel like I’m better at it. It’s so good to hear you talk about the process!

[@zachfoster1847]

Thank you for pulling back the curtain on what it is like to really try to get words down on paper. The starts, stops, highs and lows. I am just now getting around to working on a novel that I've been putting off for YEARS and this video has made the idea of jumping back in far less stressful.

[@sydneyperson1336]

this is so motivating, excited for the rest of this series!

[@yaelmaimonartist]

How exciting 😊 It's interesting to hear you talk about your creative process. I can imagine those lovely cupcakes go great with tea!!

[@nhinguyen7879]

rain in adelaide for long periods of time is so rare that it makes it all the more special! nothing is better then reading with a cup of tea and the sound of rain in the background xx

[@christy-anne-jones]

Agree!! 💛💛

[@Jane-mj3lj]

really excited for this new series! it’s really fun to learn about the writing process 😊

[@is_a_bell]

First of your videos I've watched, the vibe and atmosphere is lovely. When you started making tea at the start, I sat back for a bit and drank some water and it was honestly a lovely chance to breathe in a busy day :)

[@keithcuarteros9844]

For anyone interested in the background music 🎶 It’s Dismantle by Peter Sanberg 🙂 Love this Vlog! Can’t wait for this novel 🤓✨

[@miriam8376]

Thank you, I was literally just wondering that when my eye caught your comment!

[@ritasmith6781]

This video and the editing is so beautifully done, and you seem like such a lovely person! This was such a fun video to watch! I'm super glad I found your channel, and I can't wait to watch more videos! Hope you have a lovely day! 💛

[@tejaswinisureshkrishnan4228]

This was such a great video! I've read your short stories on the blog and I LOOOOOOOVED them so I KNOW that this book will also be incredible ❤❤❤

[@bettybookish]

Really love your videos, Christy. The style of your dressing reminds me of many a quiet winter day, and the way you speak is such a cure. As a 20-year-old student, I am also thinking about a novel, and your videos are absolutely inspiring. It feels like you are talking to me face to face in real life.

[@shaunalowry7990]

I just found your account yesterday! I finally think I have the foundation to write my first book! I came up with the original idea in 2021, but I haven't written narratively since 2012 so I've gradually stretched my writing and idea-creating muscles :) Your videos are so relaxing and inspiring and I LOVE your accent :) I can't wait to watch more of your channel as I write my first complete draft!

[@jadore286-sy1jn]

Also, hearing you, or any people really, talk about writing a novel gives me an itch to try it as well. It's good that you admit you've sat with your idea for two years before strart writing in earnest, because, woah, that actually sounds realistic. Patience, girl, (and persistence) is what I need to remind myself of. Girl being me.

[@Musicienne-DAB1995]

I kept nodding my head when you spoke about focusing on the structure of a story before focusing on the language. I am someone who obsesses over language, especially grammar and punctuation. But this isn't story. As a result, I too was in the doldrums for years with a great story concept and a crap plot. Only recently have I shown some humility and decided to focus on structure. I still think that my strength will always lie in language but at least I have learned that if the structure isn't sound, everything will collapse. It's great to see you working on another novel. I enjoyed this video!

[@TheAsdfghjklHelen]

ahhh! your writing vlogs are my absolute favorite 💗

[@love_anneliese]

I’ve just finished the vlog 💕 it’s so satisfying to watch~ makes me wanted to start writing too~

[@christy-anne-jones]

I'm so glad you liked the video! 😀💛

[@jlin592]

I love your blogs so much! They make me so motivated to write!

[@jadore286-sy1jn]

I just followed you. Your writing routines accidentally drew me in a few days ago. Very cozy words and style 💛🧡 and the casual way you wove your project into the challenges plus mentioning that it feeds off of the vibes of Dorian Grey actually makes me want to behave out-of-character and read an adult fantasy novel, to see what it's about, and with all the work you've put into it. Saw in a video title that you finished it - congratulations! Good luck with the getting-it-out-into-the-world-part 🍀🍀🍀

[@martinarexrode2576]

ahh!! so excited for this series

I just love to feel part of this. That's exactly how we feel just by watching you talk about it. Like talk with a friend about her news and her routine 😻💖

[@lit.hedgehog1222]

omg you’re so nice and comfortable 🥺the atmosphere in your videos is always so relaxing and the colours are wonderful 💔

[@kat7531]

I loved this vlog! So excited to see the other videos in this series and go on this journey with you ☺️

[@emelidion6056]

Writing novels is such a difficult task, especially when you want to publish it. I'm currently working on my first actual novel that I plan to publish in the future and it's much more daunting than the novels I write for my own pleasure/reading. I started the novel by planning it all out on sticky notes so I had a basis for each chapter. When I feel stuck on a certain chapter, I go to a chapter that I instead know well, then it gives me the chance to write more and eventually look back on what I have already written to fix the smaller details. Super fun and frustrating project but it will surely be worth the struggle! I enjoyed watching your video and seeing that I am not alone in procrastinating or struggling to get past certain blocks.

[@Amandasbarros]

I never thought about writing in a way that is not linear, thank you so much for this comment!

[@clarejean3309]

I am only 19 minutes in and I love your personality! I'm writing my novel at the moment. I might do a little blog of my process soon. I've already done a little blog of my favorite books that I love to read. I'll be watching the rest of this and don't worry, I'm like that too. But you do what you love to do.

[@blackjack7207]

I'm an art's students and have always enjoyed writing. Your channel may have inspired me to just keep doing so. Thanks

[@catherineabel]

Really would love to know more about how you create your vlogs, what camera & tripod you use for example ~ so lovely to watch 🫶🏻🌸

[@donnasoriano5110]

Finally♥️🥰 thank you Christy💞

[@christy-anne-jones]

😊💛

[@lauripan88]

Loved this ❤️ your vlogs give me peace and inspire me at the same time ✨ Looking forward for the teacup project!

[@Marissaeverett15]

I’m so happy to have found your page. I am a newbie writer, writing my first novel I haven’t even been able to start my first chapter I can’t get out of outlining 😅. I really think I’m overthinking a lot. But any tips for newbie writers are appreciated!

[@Musikchic47]

I find the start of the story is the hardest part for me, because it's the part that's going to pull in the reader. I always seem to know how it ends, but it's figuring out how to get that that's the challenge :)

[@hannahfear5278]

Idk how I’ve come across this video but I’m so glad I have. When I was younger it was my dream to be an author. Thankyou for reminding me of this dream, feeling very nostalgic💕. Luckily I am following my other dream career, so not a sob story!

[@hannahfear5278]

I remember I use to be so excited to come home from school and write whatever story I was working on at that time. In high school I actually managed to plan a trilogy, and finished writing 2/3 of those books! It was a big part of my life, Thankyou for making sure I don’t forget it.

[@normamccafferty3053]

Lol about the sesame seeds. :) ❤

[@Cybelle2010art]

I’m coming back to the beginning because I found you most of the way through the process. I’ve just returned to writing after over a decade and the project is one that’s been percolating in my head for quite sometime. It’s been a rough start, but I’m finally underway on the first draft. It’s kind of horror, kind of southern gothic.

[@ironlady7010]

I’m only on my first chapter of my first book and you inspire me to write. I’m at 1619 words right now and I was feeling really down, because I didn’t feel like that was enough for how long I’ve been writing

[@masterladell]

4:39 well, that 'again' describes my pain and the agony i feel when i have to rewrite or edit everything in a row...

[@RandomSubjects]

I recently found your channel from your video about finding an agent :) I can't stop binging your videos since. I submitted a manuscript to agencies a few weeks ago and am hoping for good news - in the meantime I have started another novel that I am super passionate about and your videos have inspired me to take my time with it ❤ I can be impatient so that lesson was needed.

[@thelmaratsoma5833]

Yay! Wonderful video❤

[@avantikasharma9333]

Beautiful vlog .... Warms the cockles of my heart.... Yes we would love to see this as a series ... Writers all across will wish you well for this inspiring series

[@jessdinning]

This vlog was so fun! I loved hearing about your novel and your writing process. I'm intrigued!!! Can't wait for the rest of the series (& to read it ;))! :) xx

[@paxcattus]

I loved getting to hear about your writing process! Please talk about it more in your later vlogs🥰

[@ahsenbilici7852]

I'm so glad that I have found such a lovely youtube channel. I feel so cozy as I watched your video. Besides, today there was some gray clouds and rain. So, it felt cozier :) Thank you for all your effort, I will be watching your other videos too. :)

[@elyse49]

Loved the editing on this video!! 💫📚🤓

[@christy-anne-jones]

Thank you so much! 😊💛

[@spoilingnerd]

Love your content so much💙💙💙 And your vlogs are so sweet 💙 I wish you all the success and happiness

[@trevorreads]

Yo! I’m about 8 months into writing my first novel and your books have been super helpful! Thank you!

[@christy-anne-jones]

Congrats!! Best of luck with your writing 😃

[@charlie7694]

Love your vlogs! They are always so cozy no matter what you film. Good luck on your teacup project!! And don‘t exhaust yourself. Have been working myself yesterday on a game developing project in the university and now I am soo exhausted but can‘t stop thinking about the project even though I didn’t make any progress… 😅 Anyway… I wish you a stressless writing process ☺️

[@solosforthesavior]

This is great Christy! Maybe a study with me video with lots of typing?

[@roxannecoffman4913]

What a lovely video. I too have decided to write a novel it sounds weird to say but I want to write it. I'm not as successful a writer as you and maybe nothing will come of mine but watching you start this process is inspiring.☺️

[@jasmineflora1619]

Hi Christy! New subscriber here. I've just discovered your channel and I'm loving the content so far. This vlog was particularly inspiring, because I struggle with buckling down and writing too--especially with the "big bones" of a story. I love the imagery, the details, the dialogue, but nailing the plot and the characters' motivations is something I have always struggled with. So, you are not alone in that! And I'm glad you've found a way to overcome it. I can't wait to see more from you. Have a lovely day! :)

[@Dliz_empire]

Everything about your vlog is lovely to watch

[@dnicesu]

You writing vlogs are my favorite💕 I look forward for the next video of this series ✨

[@wawahals]

it's so satisfying to watch the vlog and made my day (the potential sesame seed lemon cake! lol), it is so peaceful video as usual. thanks for the experience, wish you all the best with the new book!

[@drlopez6755]

Great work you put in to this. Keep it coming

[@circleofleaves2676]

Ooooh that howls moving castle date thingy is adorable. Did it come like that or did you repurpose it with those date/month thingies from elsewhere?

[@Isabel-yg5qz]

As soon as I saw it I gasped and googled Howl's Moving Castle Calendar and found it! But the first price I saw was on eBay for $300! I want one but not that bad

[@Isabel-yg5qz]

okay I just saw one that was $65 but it was sold out

[@marielbellan]

Loved this! Can’t wait to see more of your writing process with this project! Starting new project is always my favorite thing… finishing them… not so much! Hahaha but this makes me get in the mood of writing so thank you for sharing ☺️

[@MariJadeWrites]

Good luck with your novel writing journey! :) I can write first drafts pretty easily, love the process but editing is intimidating. Recently I contacted an editor and am working with her to improve one of my standalone stories :) I am an artist and writer myself, so I am doing my best to share my process and progress on my KZbin as well.

[@susannahkirn7161]

you started writing it on my birthday!!

[@starrynightfall00]

Yeaaay :) I'm so happy to see a fellow Adeladian succeeding here on authortube

[@pranjanarahangdale9629]

OMG! can't wait to read project teacup.

[@galthewriter]

Loved this vlog so much! Any chance you could talk more about your outlining process? Would be very helpful! Sending love 💓

[@kiranreader]

excited for this new series!! good luck with your writing :)

[@OkaushkaVol]

I was in the same position then I decided to write a thriller story. Write-delete-re-write again and again it’s a really big challenge. Because then you first re-write a story your will always think that the lines are not good enough and then it’s really can take the years to finish the book. No matter how hard it was in the beginning.

[@everausten]

Ooh I love writing process videos - this was great! 💛🌙🌟✨

[@authorgreene]

Good luck with the new book!

[@azfarsyed7082]

Good idea type writings , Stories,What is your Writing 🕙. Love to see back to 20th century.

[@soulbird3539]

In love with her from now on

[@susanspisak65]

Hi Christy!!! New subscriber here! Excited to binge watch your videos ….

[@ChaimaDjaa]

I loooooved this vlog watching you talk about writing is do inspiring

[@samdarnel5708]

I know I’m not the person you asked but I find that writing a paragraph then going back and using a thesaurus or a thesaurus for emotions for example is really helpful to getting better vocab !

[@meganb4898]

Just discovered your channel... AM GOING TO BINGE IT

[@mayahrobinson2024]

Thanks for the vlog!

[@MaerchenRinchen]

Hi Christy, thank you for this video, writing vlogs are my fave! I wondered if you have already read Reflections by Diana Wynne Jones. It is a collection of essays and speeches all about writing and creativity and because of your love for Howl's Moving Castle I thought you might be interested in reading it. I try to write a book myself and I am halfway through reading Reflections and find it quite helpful.

[@christy-anne-jones]

oh that sounds good! Thank you so much for the recommendation 💛

[@KaylaWrites101]

Loved this! I just subscribed! I'm a writer too!!

[@shimah_matrix]

Now l am ecstatic about the new book!😍😄

[@christy-anne-jones]

Awh thank you! 💛💛

[@nancyedwards4847]

I think is gonna be a good read

[@calebfrye8244]

This came out on my bday

[@ruq22]

this video is gorgeous

[@WHATREMAINS.]

I'm new to your channel and I just wanted to say you're very beautiful and this was a lovely video! ☺️ definitely going to try the poppy seed recipe!!!

[@daniyaiqbal1855]

Sending love from Pakistan! Have a good one Christy!

[@fallingsky132]

I immediately subscribed after watching this video 🖤 I'm just starting to write my own book and I got so inspired watching this video! I have a question, what software for writing do you use? I recently purchased scrivener por windows but I cannot see the page count at the bottom left like you as I write, maybe I just have to set something differently? 😅

[@beeandra5966]

Want to match up? I liked this video too. And Im also just starting to write. Xoxoxo she inspired us so I figured take it a step further! Xoxo

[@tardisali5373]

Hope to read ur novel 🍀🌻

[@bailey_sachs]

where did you get you ginko leaf necklace??? 💛❔

[@itseda8426]

what app do you use to track how much / how long you write each day? seen at 3:49

[@harshinirajagopal]

I usually use the search and replace tool for changing names cuz I change them every month lol. Just click on replace all.

[@flowerinthewild-x5u]

Where is this tool there?

[@opheliawild]

when we hyperfocus we are sinking to some extent into our subconscious (getting into flow) to pull up everything authentic+magical, we enter the world of magic....trying to do anything menial/mundane is not good for the magic in flow process. i have to carve out much more uninterrupted space to get deep into flow. ;)

[@lisa..00-77]

Love it

[@mollyggg]

What lipstick are you wearing? Looks very flattering on you! x

[@jowrites]

I'm also located in Australia, and so excited to e-meet you!

[@jowrites]

PS - how are you going on this project?

[@JanAgaton]

congratulations on A Year in Tokyo omg!! so happy for you taking steps away from that demonic imposter syndrome thing we all get once in a while😪

[@kevinreily2529]

Demonic imposter syndrome?

[@genzvideos]

Great productivity

[@dayannapark6659]

thanks for video, please a video of tips for writing novels

[@Craftedbyashe]

You should make a video on how to get started on a novel.

[@onajiteekure8363]

This is so sweet