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The Cozy Creative
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 7 พ.ค. 2021
Writing, world-building, practical and encouraging discussion of the creative life, vlogging the cozy and simple day-to-day. I've been a professional novelist for 15 years.
What can we learn from the first pages of beloved books?
Sometimes the best way to learn to write is to study the best books out there. I asked my viewers to suggest books to analyze and dig into what makes these first pages work so well.
Patreon: patreon.com/user/about?u=34222724
Substack: lidiyafoxglove.substack.com/
Instagram: lidiyafoxglove
Read my books & support this channel! Thank you so much!!
Amazon author page: www.amazon.com/stores/Lidiya-Foxglove/author/B0716FD9WD
(also available on Apple, Google, Barnes and Noble, Kobo and other retailers and libraries)
I recommend starting with a book set in my main fantasy world:
The Sorcerer's Concubine: books2read.com/u/4EKz8z
Doll Girl Meets Dead Guy: books2read.com/u/bPNRBr
The Broken Queen: www.amazon.com/Broken-Queen-Court-Last-Dragon-ebook/dp/B0CTQY7XGM
Inquiries: fabulousfrock@mac.com
Patreon: patreon.com/user/about?u=34222724
Substack: lidiyafoxglove.substack.com/
Instagram: lidiyafoxglove
Read my books & support this channel! Thank you so much!!
Amazon author page: www.amazon.com/stores/Lidiya-Foxglove/author/B0716FD9WD
(also available on Apple, Google, Barnes and Noble, Kobo and other retailers and libraries)
I recommend starting with a book set in my main fantasy world:
The Sorcerer's Concubine: books2read.com/u/4EKz8z
Doll Girl Meets Dead Guy: books2read.com/u/bPNRBr
The Broken Queen: www.amazon.com/Broken-Queen-Court-Last-Dragon-ebook/dp/B0CTQY7XGM
Inquiries: fabulousfrock@mac.com
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so your creative life is in a slump
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I've been there, friends. I was there two weeks ago, two months ago, two years ago, twenty years ago...I've been there enough times that I've gotten a little better at pulling myself out of it. Patreon: patreon.com/user/about?u=34222724 Substack: lidiyafoxglove.substack.com/ Instagram: lidiyafoxglove Read the books! Amazon author page: www.amazon.com/stores/Lidiya-Foxglove/author...
My fantasy world-building bookshelf tour (and my TBR fiction shelf)
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Throughout my whole life I have slowly accumulated a collection of books on art, design, fashion, home decor, everyday life, and so on and I love having these books to draw from for rich details for fantasy novels. Also, by request, a peek at my TBR shelf. Patreon: patreon.com/user/about?u=34222724 Substack: lidiyafoxglove.substack.com/ Instagram: lidiyafoxglove Read the books! A...
A full-time writer's day in the life: antiquing & Biltmore Estate in Asheville, then back to work!
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Clearance Sale from $225!! Limited Quantity: bit.ly/TeddyBlake_Lidiya Missed the Sale? Got You Covered! USE CODE TBLidiya30 for $30 Off! Follow Teddy Blake on Social Media: teddy_blake TeddyBlakeNY www.tiktok.com/@teddyblake The weather was beautiful and I needed a day off! Come antiquing with me! #teddyblake #vintagestyle Patreon: patreon.com/user/about?u=34222724 Su...
my childhood fantasy novels were mildly unhinged (part 3)
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I saved all my childhood notebooks so I can embarrass myself decades later. Please enjoy as I come up with every tragic circumstance humanly possible for my fantasy characters! Pt. 1: th-cam.com/video/0qro1NwIZAA/w-d-xo.html Pt. 2: th-cam.com/video/yIgB4a1FZYU/w-d-xo.html Patreon: patreon.com/user/about?u=34222724 Substack: lidiyafoxglove.substack.com/ Instagram: lidiyafoxglove R...
What I learned from ripping up an old novel and starting over
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Patreon: patreon.com/user/about?u=34222724 Substack: lidiyafoxglove.substack.com/ Instagram: lidiyafoxglove Read the books! Amazon author page: www.amazon.com/stores/Lidiya-Foxglove/author/B0716FD9WD (also available on Apple, Google, Barnes and Noble, Kobo and other retailers and libraries) I recommend starting with a book set in my main fantasy world: The Sorcerer's Concubine: b...
🍁cozy autumn readalong🍁 all the L. M. Montgomery novels (even the forgotten ones)
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I read almost every L. M. Montgomery novel around the year 2000 or so...which means I barely remember them at this point. It seems like a great time to read them all again! This time, in publication order. Lucy Maud Montgomery had a rather tragic life in many ways, but her novels of imaginative girls brought me great comfort and inspiration when I was young. Join me if you like! Patreon: patreo...
Editing my viewers' first pages! (August 2024 Editon)
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Viewers sent in the first page of their books...if they dared! And you guys did dare. You're very brave! I discuss overall thoughts on where these pages succeed and where I think they could be stronger, and suggestions for tightening & improving prose. Patreon: patreon.com/user/about?u=34222724 (For a private critique, select the $25 Dragon tier) Substack: lidiyafoxglove.substack.com/ Instagram...
very basic financial advice I'd give myself at 18 (for a self-employed creative)
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Most common financial advice feels like it is for people who already know how to be adults, and also who have a steady salary job! It took me a while to figure out how to manage money when I have it and how the basics work. This is what I've learned. Patreon/Discord: patreon.com/user/about?u=34222724 Substack: lidiyafoxglove.substack.com/ Instagram: lidiyafoxglove Read the books!...
Plotting & planning a novel in five steps!
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Check out Reedsy's "How to Write a Novel" course: reedsy.com/learning/?ref=cozycreative The next cohort begins on September 2nd, with more dates to come! #writertube #writerlife #writingtips #novelwriting In this video, I discuss plotting & planning novels, including how to build tension in a cozy fantasy, how I decide between first and third person POV, and why I write the pitch first. Patreon...
Goodbye hustle culture, hello to "enough"
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I'm seeing it everywhere. 24/7 social media hustle culture is burning out creatives. Can we quit it? Patreon/Discord: patreon.com/user/about?u=34222724 Substack: lidiyafoxglove.substack.com/ Instagram: lidiyafoxglove Read the books! Amazon author page: www.amazon.com/stores/Lidiya-Foxglove/author/B0716FD9WD (also available on Apple, Google, Barnes and Noble, Kobo and other retail...
world-building clothing & fashion: a cozy sketch & chat!
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I work on some rough sketches of fashion from the Hidden Lands while chatting about things to consider when you develop the clothing of a fictional world! Patreon/Discord: patreon.com/user/about?u=34222724 Substack: lidiyafoxglove.substack.com/ Instagram: lidiyafoxglove Read the books! Amazon author page: www.amazon.com/stores/Lidiya-Foxglove/author/B0716FD9WD (also available on ...
you need to rest.
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I'm a novelist and TH-camr. It never stops unless I make time, and this week I took a full week off. But maybe I don't know how to rest anymore?? Patreon/Discord: patreon.com/user/about?u=34222724 Substack: lidiyafoxglove.substack.com/ Instagram: lidiyafoxglove Read the books! Amazon author page: www.amazon.com/stores/Lidiya-Foxglove/author/B0716FD9WD (also available on Apple, Go...
7 common first chapter mistakes to avoid in your novel
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I've critiqued hundreds of first chapters in my life and these are some common mistakes beginning writers make. Actually, if I'm being honest, professionals still do a lot of these things too...we've just learned to go back in and clean up our messes a little better, that's all! Patreon/Discord: patreon.com/user/about?u=34222724 Substack: lidiyafoxglove.substack.com/ Instagram: li...
Facebook ads for authors (who hate Facebook ads): results and basic how-to
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I ran a Facebook ad for a month in isolation of other marketing techniques to see if I really made any money on it. I also walk you through how I make Facebook ads for my novels. This is not for people who love fancy deep dives. This is for people, like me, who HATE FACEBOOK ADS...but want to try them anyway. Facebook ads library for research: ads/library Patreon/Discord: patreon.c...
a week in the life of a writer: trying to write 25,000 words in a week!
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a week in the life of a writer: trying to write 25,000 words in a week!
How anime changed my life (or at least my novels)
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How anime changed my life (or at least my novels)
My record collection! (but don't judge me 'cause I'm not trying to be cool haha)
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My record collection! (but don't judge me 'cause I'm not trying to be cool haha)
what I make & spend in a month as a Youtuber & indie writer with side gigs
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what I make & spend in a month as a TH-camr & indie writer with side gigs
Novelist reacts to your first pages! // critiquing & line editing my viewers' writing
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Novelist reacts to your first pages! // critiquing & line editing my viewers' writing
Doll Girl Meets Dead Guy read-aloud pt. 7 THE END // cozy fantasy romance audiobook
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Doll Girl Meets Dead Guy read-aloud pt. 7 THE END // cozy fantasy romance audiobook
100 Rejections to get an agent!? my debut novel journey
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100 Rejections to get an agent!? my debut novel journey
Doll Girl Meets Dead Guy read-aloud pt. 6 // cozy fantasy romance audiobook
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Doll Girl Meets Dead Guy read-aloud pt. 6 // cozy fantasy romance audiobook
The number one thing keeping you from your creative dreams
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The number one thing keeping you from your creative dreams
Doll Girl Meets Dead Guy read-aloud pt. 5 // cozy fantasy romance audiobook
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Doll Girl Meets Dead Guy read-aloud pt. 5 // cozy fantasy romance audiobook
My fantasy world: Where to start reading & my grand plans
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My fantasy world: Where to start reading & my grand plans
How to market a self-published book: my strategies & summer plans
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How to market a self-published book: my strategies & summer plans
Doll Girl Meets Dead Guy read-aloud pt 4. // cozy fantasy romance audiobook
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Doll Girl Meets Dead Guy read-aloud pt 4. // cozy fantasy romance audiobook
why i'm frugal but NOT a minimalist: collecting on the cheap
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why i'm frugal but NOT a minimalist: collecting on the cheap
Are you okay? I just realized as I was going to bed last night that you're in Western NC where Helene hit so badly. Please pop in if you get a chance to let us know you're okay.
I recall you saying you're in or near Asheville or that area? I hope you're okay. Oh, just saw your post that you're okay. Thank goodness.
Go deeper for sure!!