What I Write In A Day | springtime edition ☀️🌱

[@exploringallgenres]

One of my favorite authors, Kristen Britain, writes all her rough drafts by hand. Good luck with the garden. While they aren't native to your area, if you are looking for hard to kill plants, mint and chives are your friend - even if you think you have killed them, they will come back even stronger.

[@KateCavanaugh]

I'm hearing more and more authors that swear by handwritten first drafts! Do you know if Kristen types hers up after or references it or just ignores it and starts anew with the 2nd draft? And THANK YOU that is such good info. I love chives and mint so very happy to hear that they're resilient bahaha.

[@buruku-hr9qe]

@@KateCavanaughbe careful with planting mint directly into the yard!!! it spreads really quickly and can become an invasive species if you don’t closely monitor where it grows

[@exploringallgenres]

@@KateCavanaughI believe she types the next draft referencing her hand written first draft, filling in parts that come to her as she transcribes it. You're welcome, I've been gardening my whole life so I know a thing or two lol though your gardening climate is the exact opposite of mine, I'd be happy to offer any additional advice that I can.

[@KaiInMotion]

Zoe Marriott does this too!

[@ringsroses]

One of my cats came over to watch because he saw your dogs on screen. He watched until the end after that. I'm glad you're getting in some healing journaling. I feel like there's a balance to be found with journaling because it can help with processing everything but sometimes it takes time to be ready for that. It's still a lot of work and, honestly, sometimes putting words to it is too exhausting. But it does help get stuff out so you can pick what goes into your actual work.

[@KateCavanaugh]

OMGGGGG what's your cat's name?? Animals are so precious, we really don't deserve them. Yes! You make an excellent point!! Journaling really can be exhausting, but it's been a great first step in processing through my emotions, and then being able to pick and choose what of those experiences make it on pages for OTHERS to read.

[@t0dd000]

I do a mix of transcribing what I write by hand or just skimming it and then rewriting a scene wholesale with only the occasional glance at the notebook.

[@UndyingLight117]

Domcellent video, Kate! 😉 I am SO much looking forward to being able to sit outside again. Right now we are still in the high 40s though.

[@madametrafficjam8347]

Yay for Robin Hobb!

[@meghannmcvey6834]

Enchanting, watching you write by candle in your twilit yard 💕

[@KateCavanaugh]

Awww, thanks so much! It felt very magical! (Until it became too dark and I was having to squint at the notebook bahaha.)

[@mbs.writes]

I use the notes app religiously, as well as the voice recorder app - for other book ideas or brainstorming ideas for my current wip. Glad I’m not the only one lol I honestly think I have 100k+ words worth of notes alone 😅

[@YunaKatz]

Kate, what a wonderful video, thank you sooo much! Like you, I've decided to become a better gardener this year. My expectations are low, too. I just want to make a little refuge for bees, butterflies, hedgehogs, squirrels and other animals, so my garden can stay natural and wild; at the same time, it shouldn't look too messy and neglected. I will start by taking care of the trees, bushes, and plants that are already growing here … Hopefully, you and I will grow a green thumb while practising horticulture. 🌱🌼🌳🌷🐝✨

[@balletickid]

This sounds lovely!! I want to do this too because where I live in England we've lost a lot of our wild habitats and the animals have lost their homes :( we have mowed a pathway through our lawn to keep it a bit tidy looking then grown wildflowers in the 'natural' area, hoping we get lots of bees this summer!

[@YunaKatz]

@@balletickid Yes, here in Switzerland, too, the bee population (and many other insects) has declined dramatically and hedgehogs, birds and other forest animals cannot find enough food and water. I've already started collecting dry wood and autumn leaves to make houses for the hedgehogs. Oh, the bees will love your wildflowers! I'm sure your meadow will be humming and buzzing with happy bees. 🌷🐝🌱

[@itsapapap]

I love Robin Hobb. Though I recommend reading it in publishing order 😅

[@StudioLindsay]

You have some great outdoor writing and reading spots! I’m so happy it’s finally spring. 🌺

[@simpleandclever]

You and your partner are so lovely. Also I agree, this video was very calming. ✨

[@KateCavanaugh]

Awww, thank you so much!!

[@heartmommyinpa]

I love the notes app. One of my favorites

[@KateCavanaugh]

Ooooh what sort of notes do you leave yourself? I left out that I often use it to share Grocery lists with my partner bahaha.

[@heartmommyinpa]

@@KateCavanaugh grocery lists are one… lol. I also put in links to things I want to check into and I have written parts of my stories on it.

[@Heothbremel]

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[@cjradenbaugh]

We haven’t had snow for most this winter (in Minnesota), it’s been super weird but kinda nice. But of course this weekend there’s a big winter storm coming, the night I had plans. So rude. lol Also, I use my notes app for story notes and ideas all the time. It’s easier. But there are sooo many notes.

[@AuthorZaraHoffman]

OMG, you read a prologue and didn't skip it! Also, loved the vlog :)

[@KateCavanaugh]

Bahaha I DID. So proud of myself lol. (It helps that it was only like a page and a half.)

[@giseledute]

I loved the video, it brought me some calm (?) Hahaha.

[@KateCavanaugh]

Awww, thank you Gisele!!

[@LindsayPuckett]

I love whenever your author clock makes an appearance in a vlog! 🥰

[@LindsayPuckett]

Also this vlog was sooooo calming ❤

[@AuthorJCCarpenter]

Kate!!! I loved this vide and getting to see what you work on in a day. It really gave me some good insight into how to better balance writing in multiple projects at the same time because I really like how you manage to carve out time for each project you're working on and fit the reading in as well. I too text myself story ideas lol and while I do have a notes app for some reason it's just easier for me to text myself or record myself talking about the idea on the recording app I have too. I think it's really cool that you're getting into gardening and that was quite impressive for a day's worth of work. Growing your own vegetables and things seems like a wonderful idea and certainly down the road will save you from having to buy those items from the store and then you'll know where the product came from because you grew it. I think if your mom and mother-in-law are good with gardening it could be a great bonding experience for the three of you to do and with them two I'm sure you'll be a pro in no time. Also I really need to get back into journaling and this just reminded me of that. Journaling in the morning has always been a hard thing for me to do (which is what people advise you to do) but I was thinking about taking the morning pages approach but in the evening and calling it my night pages lol. (Hmmm possible experiment there that I should try 🤔) Great video Kate as always. Sorry for the novel length comment lol. Take care of yourself! ❤❤

[@benjikade]

got almost a foot of snow last night in NH haha. but im not mad i love the cold haha 😂

[@KateCavanaugh]

DAAANG that's crazy to me! A whole foot! But also I'd love to play around in the snow a bit. I feel like it's sort of perfect writing weather, so long as you can stay warm and cozy inside!

[@alex14496]

ahh I love watching physical 100 haha, with plenty of snacks ofc

[@Lleyline]

I loooove Robin Hobb

[@KateCavanaugh]

She has so many books and series!! Do you have a favorite or a specific one you recommend to everyone?

[@Lleyline]

I really enjoyed the entire series so it's hard to choose! I read them all in order. No series has ever wrecked me so thoroughly lol. I was obsessed with the epic bromance between fitz & the fool. That said ship of magic is probably the best place to start if the first farseer trilogy seems too heavy/slow. Kennit was my favorite character :D

[@kristinarose111]

I’m also conquering a yard project, and weed waking isn’t easy lol Always makes my day to see a new video on your channel!

[@KateCavanaugh]

Awww, thank you so much! :) AND YES IT'S A WORKOUT OMG.

[@suey-mybrainsapain4783]

ooh I loved this Vlog! It is interesting that you said about the Q of Hearts and a card style novel . I have a crime/horror idea based on the same 4 suits that I cant write. So happy to work on it with you if thats what you were thinking Kate! (or share some ideas with you)

[@KateCavanaugh]

Ooooh, a crime/horror idea with that would be so fascinating!!! I'll let you know when I dive into this story (eventually, bahaha)! And definitely let me know when you get started working on your idea, Suey!!

[@LeeAnneRMT]

Reading non-fiction at night!!! KATIE you're brilliant! I can binge fiction during the day, but settle down with non-fiction that i might otherwise not make time for.

[@KateCavanaugh]

Yesssss, do it! I progress through nonfic slowly but surely this way. (And don't stay up past my bedtime, importantly bahaha.)

[@lucindaharrison]

Ahhh! Totally addicted to Physical 100 and Singles Inferno!

[@KateCavanaugh]

YESSSSS MY FAVORITES. Such good shows! The way I've been counting down the days to the Physical 100 2nd season premiere! Now to wait til Tuesday bahaha. Do you have someone you're rooting for?? (Also very bummed we didn't get to see Singles Inferno girlie Kang So Yeon more! They really pushed her in the advertisements for the season and then didn't even show her 1v1 match?? What the heck!)

[@lucindaharrison]

@@KateCavanaugh Yeah, she was mentioned once when introduced then disappeared. I'm guessing she didn't do so great... No favorites so far, but I usually tend to root for the most humble competitors, so those who are puffing out their chests aren't it HA! Season 1 I was so disappointed when the ice climber was eliminated--loved him!

[@ElaineUribeWrites]

I've been considering picking up handwriting drafts again and I gotta said that you're helping a lot with that decision.

[@KateCavanaugh]

Oooh, I'm so glad Elaine! I've really, really enjoyed it. It's much slower moving, but really cathartic and fun to tell the stories through handwriting.

[@hannahslayton0815]

I loved watching this. Your videos always give me motivation for writing. The Notes app is my best friend. You and your partner seem like the cutest couple. Happy spring and get well soon!

[@KateCavanaugh]

Awww thanks so much!!

[@AMG_Creates]

I'm up here in North Austin and I'm surprised you're not dying of allergies. Outside looks nice, I need to get something outside on the patio so I'm not just sitting on concrete.

[@KateCavanaugh]

It hasn't been TOOOOO bad here yet! But definitely have to have a mask or something on while working through the garden and trimming or mowing. And ooooh yes! A nice little outside chair or self-standing hammock, would totally recommend!

[@fionahowellwrites5302]

I wish it was Spring here! We're getting 2 feet of snow currently in New Hampshire....

[@KateCavanaugh]

TWO FEET. Omg so many people with snow over this weekend! I hope you're able to stay warm and snuggly! I'll be very jealous of your weather in about a month bahaha.

[@fionahowellwrites5302]

@@KateCavanaugh Yeah! Been reading by the fire which is nice. But still had to take the dogs out in the blizzard…had to shovel a path for them cause we have tiny doggies. 😆

[@KerriB]

I'm so jealous of the nice weather! I woke up to snow on my birthday yesterday after a week of sun 😂

[@KateCavanaugh]

OMG! First off, happy belated birthday, Kerri!!! In turn, I'll be jealous of you, because I would love to get to play in the snow for a bit bahaha. Hope it starts brightening and warming up for you though! ☀️

[@MarianneWard-bt7ek]

Hi Kate! Great video. Do you mind sharing what kind of click keyboard you are using? I love the keys.

[@KateCavanaugh]

Yesssss, I have the Glorious keyboard with pudding keycaps, I think. (Or these ones, the Panda "thocky" ones: www.amazon.com/dp/B096DF64NS?starsLeft=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_cso_sms_apin_dp_F3DJERP73Q278V9HBDG1&th=1 )

[@MarianneWard-bt7ek]

Thank you!! @@KateCavanaugh

[@rodneylopez5073]

Where did you get that pink pen? Do they make it in blue??

[@KateCavanaugh]

It's a Bic 0.7 Gelocity! They are very fun and come in SO MANY colors (including blue). They also write very smoothly, I really like them. You're reminding me that I need to snag some more!

[@herothebard]

If you have a Micheal’s in your area look in their stationary section the ArtistLoft 0.7mm pens come in really pretty colours and are fairly long lasting depending how often you use a pen. I can usually use one up in a month if I am only writing by hand.

[@heartmommyinpa]

We are still getting snow up here in PA. Brr

[@KateCavanaugh]

Oooh, hope you're able to stay bundled up and warm! I always feel like warm inside, cool outside is the perfect cozy writing weather.

[@heartmommyinpa]

@misskayla3319 I’m in the northeast

[@herothebard]

Saturday upload unheard of! Lol, I love your editing style in videos and I found a format that I really like for my videos but, I am currently having problems uploading the completed video from iMovie to KZbin 😢 have any suggestions for me?

[@KateCavanaugh]

Oh nooooo! :( Does it give you an error message or anything? I also use iMovie to edit 99% of the time. (And don't tell, this was supposed to be out on Thursday lolol.)

[@herothebard]

@@KateCavanaughI think it was because I had to stay on the upload screen well it was uploading or else it would fail, but it wasn’t telling me that. I got it to upload just now!!

[@gwendolinwild4992]

*promosm* 🙋