UPDATE on my debut novel, GHOSTCIDE📓✧˖°👻 let's chat about self-doubt, publishing fears and my book

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finally a much needed update on my debut novel, ghostcide. am i still publishing? what are my goals? where am i at with editing? how has the story changed since the first draft? all these questions are answered in this fun, chatty podcast where i talk all about my book baby, ghostcide. 𐙚‧₊˚☁️
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[@velumcipher]

We need it Ana... It doesn't matter if it is perfect or not! You are doing great! Congrats and good luck! 🦋🥳

[@ananeu]

thank u bestie 🤍 i’ll work hard to have it it your hands some day 💪

[@Jahmar78]

@@ananeu i love you

[@tinkerbellwho]

no words, honestly. iv been watching your channel since you did book reviews and i want to say you writing a book and posting writing content has motivated me so much that makes me believe I can do mine (im writing a book as well). i mean u are literally the reason I started writing my book so thank you. on the other hand I'm so glad to hear more about project ghostcide!! its been a long time but im so excited :))

[@katlovestowrite]

No worries, Ana! You got this, I believe in you! I think Ghostcide seems like its going to be an amazing read - so don't give up! 🌸

[@DarkTimesSeven]

Having someone talking in the background helps me focus better on whatever I'm doing. Your voice is not annoying at all. I haven’t read your new book yet, but it's on my to-do list. You're very talented and put a lot of effort into your work. Have a nice day and happy writing! New sub.

[@queenbear3349]

Girl!!! You are gonna rock it!!! You always help writers like me to stay motivate ans stay working in our histories. You are the reason why i keep dreaming about being a writer so now is our time to help you. Your dream is also our dream. We all fail and we all grown so dont be scare!!! Its gonna be perfect because after this proyect you ara gonna keep it dreaming and writting!! Be who you wanna be and be a writer!

[@SnowflakesOfLove]

You were the first person to make a video that actually inspired me to take my own writing journey seriously last year. I wish you so much success🤍

[@Random_hyacinth]

Hey Ana! Thank you so much for your writing videos and advice. I’m a young writer and I was able to reach the milestone of 10,000 words in my wip thanks to you. This is the first project I’ve seriously committed to, and you’ve helped so much. I’m also really excited for ghostcide! From what you’ve shared about your book, it seems perfect for my tastes. I hope you’re doing well and take care of yourself! :)

[@G_M_M10]

Congrats on 10k!!

[@sleepy.timaeus.arts.]

omg! congrats on your 10k!! :D awesome job!

[@kwangyaresident]

you've written about 20 pages. congrats!

[@DeffintlyNotDalin]

im literally so excited for ghostcide to come out! i'm very excited to meet the characters in action

[@Evybooks]

Oh I could imagine Ghostcide being a mix of ''Darkest minds'' and ''Dead boy detectives'' and I absoluty love that!

[@ninanatascha]

I can relate to the imposter syndrom so much ... There have been a lot of projects that I stopped working on, because I questioned if they were the right fit, if people would like them, etc.... I an happy you are publishing ghostcide, so many people will love it! You got this, Ana!

[@Ariana_adoptmeplays]

Me listening to this while writing my non fiction book:) I love u ana

[@GoldenHeart-g3h]

real

[@Its_Faith123]

Hi Ana, I am a very young writer, thanks to you i have motivation and the passion to start writing a novel. When I started, i started questioning myself saying “this feels too old” or “this is wayyyy to childish,” (cause its a book about elements and stuff like that and I haven’t seen those types of books and content in a while so…) i just felt like i wanted to quit so i deleted my old novel, but thanks to finding you, i felt like i had the fire inside of me just burn and so i decided to restart the novel and i feel like i just wanted to thank you so much because you’re the one who helped me get back to my favorite hobby so thank you so much :D

[@e_nyuszi]

Ayee!! So proud of you Ana!!!!!!!!!!! I think this is the earliest I've ever been to one of your videos 😭💗

[@alandavies3727]

Well done Ana on your novel. Of course you should publish it. I’ve got my debut novel at the publishers now. It’s 680 pages, I didn’t realise that it would be that big!

[@gabriel.jerome]

Congratulations!! that’s amazing!🎉

[@alandavies3727]

@@gabriel.jerome Thank you very much. I’m very excited.

[@aria-v4x]

​@@alandavies3727 all the best! what's it about?

[@alandavies3727]

@@aria-v4x it’s a fantasy story about a very strange girl that is born to the Earth, she’s not like any other human. But she’s here for a reason. Armageddon was predicted. She’s the only person on Earth who can save it. The proofreader notes on this story said that it was well narrated, and has exciting twists. I was well pleased with those comments.

[@Girl_Delinquent]

@@alandavies3727 what’s it called?

[@3lood_tra1tor]

I can’t wait to read it, having one of your books has been on my bucket list and has been a huge dream. You are a wonderful inspo to me as a writer and artist in high school. I look up to you and you’re a huge impact on how I handle writing my novels. Thank you for sharing your books, your ideas, your stories, and your dreams with all of your writerly bestie community. We all owe you the world and you have done so much to help us. Thank you so much Ana, you’re doing amazing and keep doing it, I believe in you and so does everyone else.

[@StellaProse]

Im so excited and i cant wait to read it. You have really inspired me to keep working on my book. I believe in you.

[@nalamoussaoui]

i'm working on my wip while listening!!

[@mayahrobinson2024]

Good job on the progress! I love your vision that publishing shouldn't always be meant for bestseller status. I have tried to think about traditional vs. self publishing, and I don't quite know. I might become a hybrid, too just because I like being in both worlds and having a slight edge to my publishing journey. I don't really want to subject to only one world.

[@_Eily_Tomlinson_]

I'm already so obsessed and excited about your book. I can't wait to read it. Thanks for motivation and inspiration. You're my idol. Love you bestieeee❤❤❤

[@WriterlyReads]

Ahhh! More Ghostcide lore! Love this! Take your time Ana, writing is supposed to be fun! Love your videos, have a great day! Or night*❤

[@JUS-ME-AND-MYSELF]

4 hours ago.. I SHOULDVE CHECKED MY NOTIFICATIONS

[@GlassFullIsh]

Congratulations❤

[@Barjavelle131]

Aghkhigjkjbvjk thank you Ana for answering my question!! (q1) I'm so hyped for ghostcide because your characters sound so real, also even if it deals with traumatic subjects I'm sure lots of us need to hear it because it is a piece of you and you have already helped us so much! Good luck with the editing

[@Gift-Quest]

Im on the same boat as you Ana, perfectionism is just so crucial and so annoying at the same time (for me). But we just have to keep going!

[@noahbrassard3100]

While I am so unbelievably excited for this book, take as much time as you need, I can wait.

[@Bubbly_ko1]

Ana, I love your videos and it really helps me. Don’t give up! 🤍

[@LunaOdellWrites]

I keep getting cold feet with my debut novel too, it's so scary putting something like a novel out into the world! Last week when I got the proof and began editing it I started to full on freak out haha!! I was also worried about bad reviews but then I realised that as long as I'm happy with my book and I think that I did a good job then I shouldn't worry about the reviews. I'm really looking forward to reading Ghostcide!! 👻👻👻

[@sandrajackson5227]

I needed to hear this. I havent bern able to get off the prologue because ive been so scared of messing up

[@LunaOdellWrites]

@@sandrajackson5227 Do you mean writing past the prologue or reading past the prologue in your proof??

[@i-lovespotify]

I’m so glad your talking about this and how its hard to have a finished product that you love and you want others to love, but i think you really should publish the book, i feel like many would relate to the characters and love the finished project, keep on going! We all believe in you, we are so happy and excited for you. 🩷

[@Lara_Ameen]

Looking forward to reading GHOSTCIDE! I hope an ebook will be available! I can’t wait! 😍

[@Tallahass33]

Wow I’m so early! I’ll definitely buy the book to support you, we ❤ you Ana!

[@That-writer_gurl]

Do you have any books published? Are u a self-publishing author currently? And ghostcide sounds interesting for me to read. I would definitely check it out.

[@sethdasilva]

i loved this episode

[@SaraLubratt]

So excited to read it when you feel ready to share it with us!!

[@ananeu]

aw thank you sara!

[@JeselynBrossette-ye5gp]

I’ve never clicked faster on a video before and felt so much excitement

[@Adeleclarkace]

I’m SO excited to read one of your books one day 💗

[@Estellaurz]

AHHHH I’M HEREEE!!!

[@MentallyUnstableAndFun]

AAAGHH QUEEN HAS POSTED ❤🎉

[@dea4128]

I'm so excited to read it!!!

[@dine-saw]

If I'm being 100% honest, I think that "Ghosticide" would work better as a title because it sounds nicer! but ofc you know better, just my opinion

[@grqcies.cardigan.ৎ]

oh my gosh ana i love videos about this

[@sylviamichaud4759]

You are busy, so it will come out later and that is o.k. Sounds interesting, and that you are making it better with more details!

[@Books.And.Hot.Chocolate.7]

So exited for when ghostcide will come out

[@velumcipher]

Sooo excited for your novel.... Can't wait to buy it!! 🎉🎉

[@wholeheartedfilms]

eeek ghostcide content is hereee 😝

[@prettyybooks]

EEE SO EXCITED TO WATCH LEMME GET MY TEA 🍵

[@sennawrites]

Soooo exited!!:D

[@MoveoCreativedesings]

OMG how cool, in my “book” one of the characters last name is gibbs 😂

[@tarunjain4496]

hey ana!! i am obsessed with the concept of ghostcide and you inspire me so much and I love your writing... but I live in India. Any chance it'll be available here?

[@rim.j0b_mach1n3x_x]

I NEED GHOSTSIDE.

[@TheBirdWithoutWings]

Would love to know why you picked Alberta as the setting? That’s where I’m from!!

[@krenko-]

I predict the book will be booking

[@HelloIriz]

ana I love your videos and your project sounds really cool! I want to enter the discord group but the link isn't working :(

[@Moondragonzzz]

Where could i buy the book when u publish it?❤❤❤❤❤

[@fallabeaufaebelle]

This may sound like a whack question but I recently made my own website for freelance writing and I wanted to know how you went about doing the terms and conditions and privacy policy section. We live in different countries so Im sure our methods will be different bc legal stuff XD but I'm honestly at a loss for how it's "supposed" to look/work. Like is there something I'm supposed to copy/paste? do I have to hire a lawyer? like what's the proper procedure here and is there a way to do it without spending any/a ton of money? Dx If you don't mind sharing what you did, that'd be a super helpful start for me .< Your videos have been super cathartic for me so I really appreciate you putting yourself out there. You make this whole writing thing feel possible for anyone with a dream and passion for it. Hearing you talk feels like chatting with a writer friend so I really enjoy listening. :)) Perfectionism and imposter syndrome are super tough for creative people to deal with. I'm really looking forward to reading Ghostcide when you're ready to share it with us! :D

[@Freakersball1]

I'm from Alberta Canada. Exciting 😊

[@savannahmakenzie98]

What about your thoughts on adding it on Wattpad?

[@LD-qn1kl]

I didn’t finish this book but here’s the first sentence “the city was destroyed but the war was still going, most of the soldiers were dead and it was down to the last few “

[@Jingaldiary]

oooooo im earlyyy!!!!!!

[@radiokiller]

Good luck dear fellow writer! Best regards, Dávid from Hungary

[@dine-saw]

I'm starting with writing fan fics because I cannotttt write long books idk why, and fan fics tend to be longer. I read one that was over 1.5 mil words and is still a WIP lmaoo

[@I_am_Riri143]

Will you be looking for arc readers?

[@juraisnotokay]

i was literally planning on doing a book talk about ghostcide so u literally have to publish it or i'm gonna fail my english class

[@casscass6302]

but why am i so sold on this book??

[@ananeu]

but why do I love you?😭🤍

[@ghostface9510]

early!!

[@idkohwell]

omg heyyy

[@youngcrispydurum9853]

Girl Jujutsu Kaisen was made (an anime and manga) and it's traumatyzing. Yours will be great. Just put an age rating on it like 16+ if that's the age you thing the audience should be.

[@iamquinnyquintin-cofie5864]

Can I have the link to the discord please?

[@meharbrar3132]

Ghostcide... Ghosticide would make more sense tbh

[@Amelia-ts7yb]

[@TabithaParkeraltaccount]

you talking about how you were scared of publishing cuz you were scared of you're themes being to dark is hilarious to me cuz I'm literally working on a book right now that is nothing but dark and disturbing 😂

[@ananeu]

hahha i feel a lot better now

[@Iteemiascorner]

Excuse me I can you help please ❤

[@prathameshrana2099]

I thought you were a published author

[@akeiram_2011]

so excited!!! the scream i screamed when i heard alberta canada, that’s where i’m from lol!!❤❤ you got this! i believe in you🩷🩷

[@CrochetbyElla-g5k]

Hi Ana thanks to you I have nearly finished writing my murder mystery novel and have successfully found a publisher! I am actually writing a book called Dead Man's Grave!🤍🥰😇so thank you, I love to write my novels whilst I watch your videos and I just really am so happy to have found you otherwise I wouldn't be writing my books now! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@LeslieDiaz-cu1ud]

Real ones remember when Ana was a loomer 🥹🥹