What I learned from writing my last book - the journey of coming back to writing after THREE YEARS

[@H-otApp-le-Pies]

I wish you luck on your query process. I love to hear about writers taking steps to making your goals a reality. It really sucks that society teaches us that if youre not as efficient and as productive as your peers, then there's something wrong with you. Everyone moves at their own pace, and youve done something many people say they will do, and never do it! I'm writing a romantasy (I know that name gets shamed in most parts of booktube, but! I have no other label) and I think it might be somewhere between 160k and 180k words. I always get this overwhelming dread that the book is too long, and then I somehow remember that the reason why its longer is because I wanted to invoke introspection with my work. I also have a lot more freedom as I want to self-publish, so I really shouldn't be killing myself over the wordcount, but still. It is such a good thing to trust yourself. Im not even near done! I just started writing my book a few months ago, and the thing you said about perfectionism during the editing process is going to eat me alive! I hope I can come back to this video in hopes to remind myself. Its getting long, but I also agree writing my book is therapeutic. A part of my motivation is hoping someone will see my book and realize they're not alone. Its great to see writing helped your healing journey also. Great video! Thanks!

[@Aheartofbooks]

Romantasy has a special place in my heart. It was the only genre I would read for years. The editing process is HARD but I'm sure you'll make it through! You started, and that's already more than most people can say. Good luck!