Thanks again for 50k subs!! Wooohoo! I hope you enjoy these tips today. let me know in the comments what you're working on and how many books or stories you hope to write this year!
Hi Sarra! I've been watching your videos for over a year now--love love love and greatly appreciate them! And yes it's a new year. A fresh start so I'm determined to crawl out of my shell a bit more and get involved and start interacting with other indie writers. So after many MANY years, I've finally started working on an old manuscript that I pushed aside for a lot of reasons, but have always wanted to finish. I hope to turn it into a dynamic series because I think I have plenty to work with. We'll see. Love your new house, by the way and hope it all works out smoothly for you and your adorable family!
I retired last June from 20+ years of middle school English. I tried making myself write once I retired but I would just procrastinate. My friend started a co-working writing group on Zoom from 10am to noon Pacific time, Monday-Friday. This is sacred time. Nothing is allowed to interfere with this time. Not appointments. Not family. Not friends. Only super emergencies and vacations. Since August I have written almost 2 novels, submitted 5 short stories, plus a bunch of other writing stuff. I would never have been able to do this without this writing group and schedule. This works for me.
I want to add that when I didn't write solo and procrastinated I would be so hard on myself. I thought there was something wrong with me. I now know I need a writing group.
I'm a binge writer! Thank you for talking about this. I always feel like I'm not meant to be a writer because I am not productive as a daily writer but as a binge writer I kick butt.
Me too! Having my kids learning from home for four months last year made me fit it in when I could. I've started to keep a running total of my words so I can see them build up, that way I'm happy about the total, not the amount I do each time.
Happy Birthday to you. Just a thank you is enough for being a subscriber and well-done for reaching 50 000. Thank you for all your ideas and advice. Really appreciated. Jules from UK
“Write what lights you up.” I love this saying! I recently completely changed the direction of my writing and I’m loving it! I went from writing primarily adult to deciding to write completely YA.
Thank you. I struggle so much with confidence so many people have said negative things about my writing. That the little voice in my head says that I’m a bad writer or I shouldn’t be writing
It's definitely been harder to focus on writing. All I want to do is huddle up with my family in our little bubble. The December HB90 bootcamp really gave me a shot of energy, and I'm really enjoying the use of task blocks. It has helped to relieve me of some of the "I should be writing..." guilt.
Funny you call it binge writing, I always call it ‘when my tsunami hits.’ I look at my writing process as the ocean. There are days it’s calm no breeze at all. I can choose to peddle and make progress but I know it’s a waste of energy and time. So I wait, I wait for the waves to start, I wait for the dark clouds to form and then when the thunder begins and a massive tsunami forms I sit down and ride it for how long it takes 😁 also a tip, change that paradigm. I have heard so many times ‘you can’t do this’ when I was young that it formed me as person. So working on my paradigm is a massive project for me in 2022. I CAN DO THIS AND SO CAN YOU ❤️
Sarra, not sure if you saw a comment I made the other day. I was wishing I could go on a witchy, meditation retreat. Then I thought of bringing my laptop, of course, so I could write. THEN I thought OMG it would be so fun if Sarra did a witchy/meditation/writing retreat! Just what you need to do, add one more thing. 😆😆💫🥰
Congrats on 50k subscribers!!! 🤩 You know, I'm a binge writer too! Only, I work a full time job...so unless I plan to release my first book in, like, 3 years, I have no choice but to write a bit everyday. But a dream of a future where I can binge write to my heart's content!! 🥰 Who knows...it might even happen 🤭
I'm currently working on an animated series pilot script of sorts, It's about a group of teens who find out that one of there high school teachers is selling super weapons on the black market for millions and they have to stop him and along the way they get super powers, I have been working on the idea for at least 3 to 5 years now, I did finish the first draft but that's when i was like 10 to 11 so yeah it was bad so I'm rewriting/redoing the entire script keeping only important elements
I’ve always battled low self esteem but I found I can champion others. A few of my online writer friends have begun encouraging each other, reminding one another to be a friend to ourselves and treat ourselves the way we treat each other.
The stop trying to be the writer think you should be, instead be the writer you are is a tip that really, really resonated with me. This has been a problem for me for the past couple of years. Just before I got Covid and bronchitis at the end of December I decided to stop letting fear have the upper hand in my writing. My work isn't perfect but I'm always taking workshops, watching videos, trying to improve my writing skills and techniques. I had forgotten how important it is for me to do other creative activities of crafting and sewing because it directly impacts my creativity as a writer. Accepting and embracing my writerly quirkiness is something I've been working on. Thank you, Sarra for making these videos. I always learn something and am uplifted by your positive attitude and giving heart.
Great Video Sarra. I realised last year that I follow a seasonal pattern with writing and since accepting that this is how I am ove found life and writing much less stressful and pressured. Usually between January and March I write a lot, finishing 1, sometimes 2 books or plotting of one. April to June I mull over ideas for edits on those finished drafts, things I want to change etc but I don't actually change anything. I just make notes. Then July to Sept I don't touch any of it or often write anything. I read a lot, go outside with the family and just replenish my well. Oct to Dec I dip in and out of writing, editing, while still indulging. It's a 50/50 thing, a build up to Jan. Then I repeat. I hadn't even noticed I do this until I looked back over the years.
Novice here and loving your channel. My goal this year is to actually try and write something original and not just fanfic. It’s always a challenge to sit down and start because my mean inner dialogue says “you can’t write anything real,” but then I can go plunk out copious amounts of stories using someone else’s characters (which brings me tons of joy btw). I’m definitely a binge writer. I feel like those days I’m not writing I really am though. And when it comes to getting it down on the computer finally, my fingers can hardly keep up. I’ve started just writing notes down when ideas come so I don’t forget, but some days I just haven’t digested the thoughts fully and so I’m not ready to actually write. Love the tip about reading 🤓❤️👍
Thank you Sarra for such an inspiring video. Each and every one of your tips resonated with me. I have felt guilty about not being creative at 9.00 in the morning. Now I feel free to be the writer I am. Congrats on 50k.
Working on my writing confidence is my biggest goal for this year. I have been on and of writing for years now just because I would doubt my ability to tell the stories in my mind so much that I would stop writing for weeks (months even) at times.
Based on my own experience as a "veteran" of several different writing groups and workshops, this video is a succinct summary of some of the best writing advice I've encountered. The confidence issue for me is most challenging when it comes to revising. I'm good at getting brainstorming and first drafts into notebooks but not as good at getting myself to revise into computer files. I'd love to see a video that specifically deals with this issue.
I binge write too, I try and sit and write each day, but over the last year that's not been possible and I've learned to squeeze it in when I can, and if the words flow, then that's fantastic! If not, then you don't feel too bad you've not got the words down and can do something else creative, like record TH-cam videos for my new channel!
I wrote my first essay yesterday - in over 15 years. Even getting used to MSWord was, odd. I handwrite/journal daily, but topical writing is something I used to do all the time, and then just - stopped. 5 pages came out of nowhere. It was such a good feeling, to express myself with structured sentences. I realised the entire time I was writing I was not 'musing' on the current state of the world.
Hi. Thanks for the tips! This year, I'm specifically working on being more organized for my author platform and small businesses. Organization I think is a lot of authors' problem, especially new ones just starting out like myself, as it can be overwhelming trying to keep track of everything. I really need to with my busy brain...lol.
It's reassuring to know that a strong and veteran writer such as yourself is also feeling the effects of the world climate... I hope that abates for you a bit, but this video provides the gift of solidarity in today's stressful time. Thanks as always Sarra for the realistic and relatable content (also motivating, inspiring, etc. too!)
Congratulations on 50k! You deserve it, Sarra. I'm a senior writer, with very few credits, writing a romantic fantasy/fairytale with elements of mystery. I hope to complete it and the draft of a second in a series in 2022. Thank you!
Love this. I have too felt the lack of creativity to write. It’s more like I get the urge to write. But then decide to do something else. I’m glad I’m not the only one who has felt this way. And I agree with the “getting new ideas” syndrome. And then getting writers block, because now everything has changed and I have to figure out how to smooth what I had out in order to fit in the new ideas. That sometimes works well with the original story and sometimes it completely messes things up. I tend to tell myself “okay, now you’re doing way to much. Just stick with what you had before.”
Q1 is my first time with HB90. I set my schedule, saved those writing blocks and then everything went down from there. Kids at home, husband at home. I do formatting and covers, and for weeks I had nothing. Suddenly I have several huge projects that take entire days. It's so frustrating. I can set boundaries and easily say no to everything else in my life, but when it comes to protecting my writing time, all this other stuff takes my attention and time away.
Thank you Sara for this! I worked myself in my business so far into the ground that it has taken 2 weeks to even be able to think about writing. I need to get the mean monster off my shoulder especially when the research seems like it will never end!
I needed to hear this. I'm definitely a mood writer and can only write when the inspiration strikes me. I tried being the person that could sit down at a certain point of time each day, but my creativity just isn't there. It's nice to know I'm not the only one.
Your washi tape video came up on my feed and I stayed for this video. Your tips are so helpful and have me excited to pick up my pen again. Thank you! I will binge watch your other videos now. Lol. ☺️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Congratulations on the 50,000 subscribers. I know you have been working hard for this. I would like to write three books this year, but I have a full time job and taking an intermediate French class online so I am not sure how feasible that is. I want to write so bad it is calling to me all the time. I just never feel good enough.
As always, solid advice. TY. I'm also a binge-writer. Sometimes I can work consistently, but I don't have a daily routine to write (at least not on an active project). I'm a lot like you in my process where I think through my book, turn it all over in my mind, & let it come to me in pieces. I jot down notes & write that stuff down, but I don't start actually writing until that lock clicks, like you said, & the story opens up to me. This year, I hope to finish Book 4 in my Metaphysical Chronicles series, as well as finish some rewrites to Books 1 & 2 in the same series. And I'll continue work on my dark fantasy trilogy that I've been hammering away at for years. It's a stubborn story that isn't quite ready to be told fully yet. 😃
Really liked that this was a manageable list and gave me a place to start that wasn't a specific routine. :) I tend toward lots of messy starts & few completions, which I'm hoping to change this year & this gives me a place to start.
I loved your tips in this video. I'm still working on my plot but I'm just going to sit down and start writing what comes to my brain and see if that helps me with plotting my book. Also I'm going to be trying Word Sprints in the Heart Breathings community to get me going. I'm struggling with getting motivated and I would say it's my seasonal depression and lack of sun that is kicking my butt. But I have been trying to sit down everyday for at least 2 hours and take notes from TH-cam videos I've watched for plotting. I started reading "On Writing" by Stephen King A Memoir Of The Craft and I really like it so far. I think it would be awesome to do a Livestream Coffee Chat on here. Thank you for sharing Sarra. Loved this video.
How interesting that you mention playing video games. We homeschool our two teenaged sons and one class we had them in last year was a gaming class taught by an English Lit major who had a philosophy of teaching kids storytelling through gaming. SO the entire time they were playing video games, he was subtly teaching them storytelling.
Congratulations Sarra on reaching 50k subs!!! :) so well deserved! I've been following your channel for almost 1 year now and I can't thank you enough for the value you and reassuring advice that you have shared which has helped me so much in starting my writing journey so far. If it wasn't for you, I probably wouldn't have entered NaNoWriMo in November 2021 and even attempted to start drafting my first novel! For me, I have to work on not getting carried away with 'shiny object syndrome' and new ideas that take me away from my draft, so hearing your challenges with learning that too, really helped. Also congrats on your new house! I hope the move goes well and happy writing :)
Congratulations on 50,000 subscribers and thanks for the great motivation! I really appreciate the positivity of your videos. Keeps me positive and mentally strong 😊
Great tips! I love your word trackers and writing sprints tracking sheets. I’ve printed them, punched them and put them on HP rings. They’re a tangible reminder for me to keep on writing
Great tips. I need to work on being more confident in my writing and stop comparing myself to others. As you have said before, everyone is on their own journey and I need to focus on my own.
Thank you for creating this. In the midst of your busy life / career you manage to reach others where & when needed. Perfect inspiration-short & to the point. Awesome!
Great video today and a great teaser about the upcoming challenge:) I am editing my NaNo book which I hope to be the first in a series of 5. This year...I hope to have two complete and one in progress.
This video is so helpful! Especially the negative thought process, and reframing your thoughts when you see others succeeding. Thank you for all your videos!!
Oh my gosh sarrah, i feel as if you can see in my heart. I have toyed with writing fiction several times and have some that I'm working on, but my writings is mostly been non fiction areas. But I keep feeling as if someone could probably do my fictional writing better. I know that it has more to do with the inexperience in that area. But my heart keeps sending more negative messages.
Excellent tips, thank you. I've been struggling through the last couple of years with my will to create, and though I think 2022 will likely still be an uphill battle at times, I'll keep watching your videos for inspiration.
Thank you so much for this. I've been having issues with getting started and stay going with writing. I feel like I don't have enough time but I've come to realize I do have time I'm just not using it wisely. Filling the creative well is something I'm learning to do as well my challenging myself to read more. Congratulations on the 50k.👏👏❤
Hi, I'm a new subscriber and I love your videos. Thanks so much and congratulations on 50k subscribers. So, I haven't actually written much this year yet because I'm editing my first novel. (I don't like the fact that I don't write so I'm thinking of starting another novel while I edit.) And oh, I love your XX idea, I just started using it and I must say, it's great. Makes things super easy. Thanks again!
I got COVID right after Christmas, and I'm still recovering. It's just dragging on and on and on. This has had a huge impact on my writing. I just feel so tired and drained. It's just frustrating because I have so many writing goals that I want to accomplish this year, but it's so hard to be in the right mental space when I've been feeling so bad. Hopefully, I can implement some of these tips to help me get on track
Wow! 50K - that's awesome! Congratulations. I'm hoping to write and self-publish two books, or at least one. Hoping for two. I'm going through self-doubt and comparison issues. My critique partners are awesome but I'm aware that they're writing is superior to mine because they've been writing for a lot longer. Then I think "how long will it take me to get as good as they are?" I'm not a spring chicken lol. Thank you for this video. I look forward to more vids about boosting confidence,
Thank you so much for this! I really needed to hear this today! You are such a wonderful inspiration to all of us. Thank you, thank you, thank you! 💖💖💖
These are great tips that go beyond the stereotypical writing advice. Very helpful and very true to what I have experienced with my own creative blocks. Congratulations on 50k! I would love to see a celebratory Coffee Chat.
Congratulations girl! You deserve it and 50k is just the start! You put so much of yourself in your channel it is going to gain even more momentum and there is no limit! I had a dream that has just stuck with me. My writing is more geared toward self help, but this dream is definitely more of a twisted suspense story! Totally out of my wheelhouse so I am going to watch older video of yours for any additional help I can find!!!!! Gotta get it out- it's gripping, twisted, but gripping.
Thanks again for 50k subs!! Wooohoo! I hope you enjoy these tips today. let me know in the comments what you're working on and how many books or stories you hope to write this year!
Congratulations for 50k subs,@Heart Breathings. I'm subcribed in 2019 and learned so much. Thank you for everything.
Hi Sarra! I've been watching your videos for over a year now--love love love and greatly appreciate them! And yes it's a new year. A fresh start so I'm determined to crawl out of my shell a bit more and get involved and start interacting with other indie writers. So after many MANY years, I've finally started working on an old manuscript that I pushed aside for a lot of reasons, but have always wanted to finish. I hope to turn it into a dynamic series because I think I have plenty to work with. We'll see. Love your new house, by the way and hope it all works out smoothly for you and your adorable family!
Congratulations 😄🍾🎉🎉 I am so happy for you 💖 I love your productivity videos! Thank you so much!🤗 you are so real 😍💖💖💖💖
A once a month Heart Breathings Channel Coffee Chat would be AMAZING!!
I retired last June from 20+ years of middle school English. I tried making myself write once I retired but I would just procrastinate. My friend started a co-working writing group on Zoom from 10am to noon Pacific time, Monday-Friday. This is sacred time. Nothing is allowed to interfere with this time. Not appointments. Not family. Not friends. Only super emergencies and vacations. Since August I have written almost 2 novels, submitted 5 short stories, plus a bunch of other writing stuff. I would never have been able to do this without this writing group and schedule. This works for me.
I want to add that when I didn't write solo and procrastinated I would be so hard on myself. I thought there was something wrong with me. I now know I need a writing group.
I'm a binge writer! Thank you for talking about this. I always feel like I'm not meant to be a writer because I am not productive as a daily writer but as a binge writer I kick butt.
So much this!!
Absolutely true, same.
Me too! Having my kids learning from home for four months last year made me fit it in when I could. I've started to keep a running total of my words so I can see them build up, that way I'm happy about the total, not the amount I do each time.
Congratulations! Heart Breathings Coffee Chat is my vote for celebrating! 😊
Happy Birthday to you. Just a thank you is enough for being a subscriber and well-done for reaching 50 000. Thank you for all your ideas and advice. Really appreciated. Jules from UK
“Write what lights you up.” I love this saying! I recently completely changed the direction of my writing and I’m loving it! I went from writing primarily adult to deciding to write completely YA.
Thank you. I struggle so much with confidence so many people have said negative things about my writing. That the little voice in my head says that I’m a bad writer or I shouldn’t be writing
I am also hoping to develop and finish a script for a werewolf web comic
It's definitely been harder to focus on writing. All I want to do is huddle up with my family in our little bubble. The December HB90 bootcamp really gave me a shot of energy, and I'm really enjoying the use of task blocks. It has helped to relieve me of some of the "I should be writing..." guilt.
Funny you call it binge writing, I always call it ‘when my tsunami hits.’ I look at my writing process as the ocean. There are days it’s calm no breeze at all. I can choose to peddle and make progress but I know it’s a waste of energy and time. So I wait, I wait for the waves to start, I wait for the dark clouds to form and then when the thunder begins and a massive tsunami forms I sit down and ride it for how long it takes 😁 also a tip, change that paradigm. I have heard so many times ‘you can’t do this’ when I was young that it formed me as person. So working on my paradigm is a massive project for me in 2022. I CAN DO THIS AND SO CAN YOU ❤️
Sarra, not sure if you saw a comment I made the other day. I was wishing I could go on a witchy, meditation retreat. Then I thought of bringing my laptop, of course, so I could write. THEN I thought OMG it would be so fun if Sarra did a witchy/meditation/writing retreat! Just what you need to do, add one more thing. 😆😆💫🥰
Congrats on 50k subscribers!!! 🤩
You know, I'm a binge writer too! Only, I work a full time job...so unless I plan to release my first book in, like, 3 years, I have no choice but to write a bit everyday. But a dream of a future where I can binge write to my heart's content!! 🥰 Who knows...it might even happen 🤭
I'm currently working on an animated series pilot script of sorts, It's about a group of teens who find out that one of there high school teachers is selling super weapons on the black market for millions and they have to stop him and along the way they get super powers, I have been working on the idea for at least 3 to 5 years now, I did finish the first draft but that's when i was like 10 to 11 so yeah it was bad so I'm rewriting/redoing the entire script keeping only important elements
Wow, that sounds very cool!
@@HeartBreathings thanks love your videos
a sunday plan with me livestream sounds like a fun way to celebrate
Yes! I congratulate other authors in my head, as well. I then add, "There is room for ALL of us to succeed." 💛
I’ve always battled low self esteem but I found I can champion others. A few of my online writer friends have begun encouraging each other, reminding one another to be a friend to ourselves and treat ourselves the way we treat each other.
Wow, I love this Sherri!
The stop trying to be the writer think you should be, instead be the writer you are is a tip that really, really resonated with me. This has been a problem for me for the past couple of years. Just before I got Covid and bronchitis at the end of December I decided to stop letting fear have the upper hand in my writing.
My work isn't perfect but I'm always taking workshops, watching videos, trying to improve my writing skills and techniques. I had forgotten how important it is for me to do other creative activities of crafting and sewing because it directly impacts my creativity as a writer.
Accepting and embracing my writerly quirkiness is something I've been working on. Thank you, Sarra for making these videos. I always learn something and am uplifted by your positive attitude and giving heart.
This is awesome! When you put positive energy into the world, it will provide positive results in return!
Great Video Sarra. I realised last year that I follow a seasonal pattern with writing and since accepting that this is how I am ove found life and writing much less stressful and pressured. Usually between January and March I write a lot, finishing 1, sometimes 2 books or plotting of one. April to June I mull over ideas for edits on those finished drafts, things I want to change etc but I don't actually change anything. I just make notes. Then July to Sept I don't touch any of it or often write anything. I read a lot, go outside with the family and just replenish my well. Oct to Dec I dip in and out of writing, editing, while still indulging. It's a 50/50 thing, a build up to Jan. Then I repeat. I hadn't even noticed I do this until I looked back over the years.
I swear you made this video especially for me. LOL. Seriously, though, it was good to hear my struggles validated. Thank you for the inspiration!
Really appreciate your honesty on how you deal with negative thoughts, comparisons, and just the struggles going with writing.
I am not a writer but an artist, and I want to say - in the middle of watching this video - that I found it very helpful for me as well!
Novice here and loving your channel. My goal this year is to actually try and write something original and not just fanfic. It’s always a challenge to sit down and start because my mean inner dialogue says “you can’t write anything real,” but then I can go plunk out copious amounts of stories using someone else’s characters (which brings me tons of joy btw). I’m definitely a binge writer. I feel like those days I’m not writing I really am though. And when it comes to getting it down on the computer finally, my fingers can hardly keep up. I’ve started just writing notes down when ideas come so I don’t forget, but some days I just haven’t digested the thoughts fully and so I’m not ready to actually write. Love the tip about reading 🤓❤️👍
Thank you Sarra for such an inspiring video. Each and every one of your tips resonated with me. I have felt guilty about not being creative at 9.00 in the morning. Now I feel free to be the writer I am. Congrats on 50k.
Working on my writing confidence is my biggest goal for this year. I have been on and of writing for years now just because I would doubt my ability to tell the stories in my mind so much that I would stop writing for weeks (months even) at times.
I love this video! Can't wait for more writing videos in 2022. :)
Based on my own experience as a "veteran" of several different writing groups and workshops, this video is a succinct summary of some of the best writing advice I've encountered. The confidence issue for me is most challenging when it comes to revising. I'm good at getting brainstorming and first drafts into notebooks but not as good at getting myself to revise into computer files. I'd love to see a video that specifically deals with this issue.
I binge write too, I try and sit and write each day, but over the last year that's not been possible and I've learned to squeeze it in when I can, and if the words flow, then that's fantastic! If not, then you don't feel too bad you've not got the words down and can do something else creative, like record TH-cam videos for my new channel!
So helpful! Thank you so much for sharing this!
I wrote my first essay yesterday - in over 15 years. Even getting used to MSWord was, odd. I handwrite/journal daily, but topical writing is something I used to do all the time, and then just - stopped. 5 pages came out of nowhere. It was such a good feeling, to express myself with structured sentences. I realised the entire time I was writing I was not 'musing' on the current state of the world.
Congrats on 50k! I’d love a coffee chat,so fun! Always love a notebook/ pen giveaway.
Thank you for the great advice! I completely relate with binge writing and the frustration of not being able to write daily.
Hi. Thanks for the tips! This year, I'm specifically working on being more organized for my author platform and small businesses. Organization I think is a lot of authors' problem, especially new ones just starting out like myself, as it can be overwhelming trying to keep track of everything. I really need to with my busy brain...lol.
It's reassuring to know that a strong and veteran writer such as yourself is also feeling the effects of the world climate... I hope that abates for you a bit, but this video provides the gift of solidarity in today's stressful time. Thanks as always Sarra for the realistic and relatable content (also motivating, inspiring, etc. too!)
Congratulations on 50k! You deserve it, Sarra. I'm a senior writer, with very few credits, writing a romantic fantasy/fairytale with elements of mystery. I hope to complete it and the draft of a second in a series in 2022. Thank you!
Love this. I have too felt the lack of creativity to write. It’s more like I get the urge to write. But then decide to do something else. I’m glad I’m not the only one who has felt this way. And I agree with the “getting new ideas” syndrome. And then getting writers block, because now everything has changed and I have to figure out how to smooth what I had out in order to fit in the new ideas. That sometimes works well with the original story and sometimes it completely messes things up. I tend to tell myself “okay, now you’re doing way to much. Just stick with what you had before.”
Very Inspiring. I heard or read somewhere...Confidence...Eyes on your own page. Trust your process!
Great advice, thanks lovely 💛
Q1 is my first time with HB90. I set my schedule, saved those writing blocks and then everything went down from there. Kids at home, husband at home. I do formatting and covers, and for weeks I had nothing. Suddenly I have several huge projects that take entire days. It's so frustrating. I can set boundaries and easily say no to everything else in my life, but when it comes to protecting my writing time, all this other stuff takes my attention and time away.
50k and add 1 woot congratulations. Love this channel
It is true, I always compare myself to other people, thank you for your advice!! ❤
Write what you love - best advice ever!
Thank you Sara for this! I worked myself in my business so far into the ground that it has taken 2 weeks to even be able to think about writing. I need to get the mean monster off my shoulder especially when the research seems like it will never end!
Congratulations Sarra on your well deserved 50000 subs !! Thanks as always for a Great Video with valuable Content
I needed to hear this. I'm definitely a mood writer and can only write when the inspiration strikes me. I tried being the person that could sit down at a certain point of time each day, but my creativity just isn't there. It's nice to know I'm not the only one.
Your washi tape video came up on my feed and I stayed for this video. Your tips are so helpful and have me excited to pick up my pen again. Thank you! I will binge watch your other videos now. Lol. ☺️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I'm so happy for you! Congrats! I look forward to your future content! A coffee chat livestream would be amazing! ☕💕🥰
Congratulations on the 50,000 subscribers. I know you have been working hard for this. I would like to write three books this year, but I have a full time job and taking an intermediate French class online so I am not sure how feasible that is. I want to write so bad it is calling to me all the time. I just never feel good enough.
Awesome pep talk! I’m not a writer, but I enjoyed listening to these tips and will apply them to my personal everyday life! Thank you!
All of this.
I've needed this talk. Every single word.
I would love to see more of a day in the life of a full time author.
As always, solid advice. TY. I'm also a binge-writer. Sometimes I can work consistently, but I don't have a daily routine to write (at least not on an active project). I'm a lot like you in my process where I think through my book, turn it all over in my mind, & let it come to me in pieces. I jot down notes & write that stuff down, but I don't start actually writing until that lock clicks, like you said, & the story opens up to me.
This year, I hope to finish Book 4 in my Metaphysical Chronicles series, as well as finish some rewrites to Books 1 & 2 in the same series. And I'll continue work on my dark fantasy trilogy that I've been hammering away at for years. It's a stubborn story that isn't quite ready to be told fully yet. 😃
Congratulations on 50K subscribers 🥳! Stay strong sweet lady!
Really liked that this was a manageable list and gave me a place to start that wasn't a specific routine. :) I tend toward lots of messy starts & few completions, which I'm hoping to change this year & this gives me a place to start.
Thank you so much for the valuable tips
I loved your tips in this video. I'm still working on my plot but I'm just going to sit down and start writing what comes to my brain and see if that helps me with plotting my book. Also I'm going to be trying Word Sprints in the Heart Breathings community to get me going. I'm struggling with getting motivated and I would say it's my seasonal depression and lack of sun that is kicking my butt. But I have been trying to sit down everyday for at least 2 hours and take notes from TH-cam videos I've watched for plotting. I started reading "On Writing" by Stephen King A Memoir Of The Craft and I really like it so far. I think it would be awesome to do a Livestream Coffee Chat on here. Thank you for sharing Sarra. Loved this video.
Lack of sun is no joke! I went to graduate school in Indiana and it was a tough time in my life with no Sun all winter!!
How interesting that you mention playing video games. We homeschool our two teenaged sons and one class we had them in last year was a gaming class taught by an English Lit major who had a philosophy of teaching kids storytelling through gaming. SO the entire time they were playing video games, he was subtly teaching them storytelling.
Whoa, that sounds amazing!!!
I love all your content and you are so real with us. That little Erin Condron is adorable- love the navy.
Congratulations Sarra on reaching 50k subs!!! :) so well deserved! I've been following your channel for almost 1 year now and I can't thank you enough for the value you and reassuring advice that you have shared which has helped me so much in starting my writing journey so far. If it wasn't for you, I probably wouldn't have entered NaNoWriMo in November 2021 and even attempted to start drafting my first novel! For me, I have to work on not getting carried away with 'shiny object syndrome' and new ideas that take me away from my draft, so hearing your challenges with learning that too, really helped. Also congrats on your new house! I hope the move goes well and happy writing :)
The way I'm writing more in 2022 is through collaboration! I've teamed up with some of my author besties to get new stories out there❤
Congratulations on 50,000 subscribers and thanks for the great motivation! I really appreciate the positivity of your videos. Keeps me positive and mentally strong 😊
really needed this thank you lv
Great tips! I love your word trackers and writing sprints tracking sheets. I’ve printed them, punched them and put them on HP rings. They’re a tangible reminder for me to keep on writing
I also have done Bright line eating I'm wondering if you could do a deeper video about what you do in your planner to do it.
again, so inspiring ! Thx, I have a hard time to begin this year and I watch 3 videos of you, it really help me. Love from France !
I'd like to see more motivational and planner videos. You could do your favourite planners giveaway! Btw you are my favourite writer on youtube rn
Looking forward to the challenge!
Great tips. I need to work on being more confident in my writing and stop comparing myself to others. As you have said before, everyone is on their own journey and I need to focus on my own.
Thank you for creating this. In the midst of your busy life / career you manage to reach others where & when needed. Perfect inspiration-short & to the point. Awesome!
Congratulations! I love the xx idea. I'm going to try that today. And reading more... I've struggled to find the energy to do that.
Thank you for your videos. They always encourage me to continue to pursue my writing efforts.
Great video today and a great teaser about the upcoming challenge:) I am editing my NaNo book which I hope to be the first in a series of 5. This year...I hope to have two complete and one in progress.
This video is so helpful! Especially the negative thought process, and reframing your thoughts when you see others succeeding. Thank you for all your videos!!
I just started reading “I Came All This Way (writing myself home). I absolutely love it. Bought it on kindle and may buy the print version as well.
50,000 subs. That's pretty cool. Congrats 🎉. I write everyday. I write fantasy and make videos here on TH-cam.
Congrats on 50k subs - and for delivering on being you - never compair, just be yourself :)
Thank you. These were words I needed this morning!!!
LOVE this Sarra!!! Thank you for your videos!!!
I needed this so much! Thank you for taking the time to lift us up ❤
This was amazing and MUCH MUCH needed. Thank you!
I love the tips and am looking forward to the challenge!!
Oh my gosh sarrah, i feel as if you can see in my heart. I have toyed with writing fiction several times and have some that I'm working on, but my writings is mostly been non fiction areas. But I keep feeling as if someone could probably do my fictional writing better. I know that it has more to do with the inexperience in that area. But my heart keeps sending more negative messages.
these were such helpful tips and I am so glad I took the time to watch this video!💗
These tips are SPOT ON and much needed, I was greatly encouraged with each one - thank you so much!
Sarra, you are the real deal! I thank you for paving the way for all of us indie authors. Fantastic video here. Oh, and massive congrats on 50k.
Excellent tips, thank you. I've been struggling through the last couple of years with my will to create, and though I think 2022 will likely still be an uphill battle at times, I'll keep watching your videos for inspiration.
Coffee chat would be awesome 🥳😍
Thank you Sara for another inspiring video, and happy new year !
Star Trek does it for me, to help spark the imagination.
Thank you so much for this. I've been having issues with getting started and stay going with writing. I feel like I don't have enough time but I've come to realize I do have time I'm just not using it wisely.
Filling the creative well is something I'm learning to do as well my challenging myself to read more.
Congratulations on the 50k.👏👏❤
Congrats on reaching 50K 🙂
Hi,
I'm a new subscriber and I love your videos. Thanks so much and congratulations on 50k subscribers.
So, I haven't actually written much this year yet because I'm editing my first novel. (I don't like the fact that I don't write so I'm thinking of starting another novel while I edit.) And oh, I love your XX idea, I just started using it and I must say, it's great. Makes things super easy. Thanks again!
I got COVID right after Christmas, and I'm still recovering. It's just dragging on and on and on. This has had a huge impact on my writing. I just feel so tired and drained. It's just frustrating because I have so many writing goals that I want to accomplish this year, but it's so hard to be in the right mental space when I've been feeling so bad. Hopefully, I can implement some of these tips to help me get on track
Wow! 50K - that's awesome! Congratulations.
I'm hoping to write and self-publish two books, or at least one. Hoping for two. I'm going through self-doubt and comparison issues. My critique partners are awesome but I'm aware that they're writing is superior to mine because they've been writing for a lot longer. Then I think "how long will it take me to get as good as they are?" I'm not a spring chicken lol. Thank you for this video. I look forward to more vids about boosting confidence,
Thank you so much for this! I really needed to hear this today! You are such a wonderful inspiration to all of us. Thank you, thank you, thank you! 💖💖💖
Thank you so much for this video
These are great tips that go beyond the stereotypical writing advice. Very helpful and very true to what I have experienced with my own creative blocks. Congratulations on 50k! I would love to see a celebratory Coffee Chat.
Lovely as always! ❤️
Congratulations girl! You deserve it and 50k is just the start! You put so much of yourself in your channel it is going to gain even more momentum and there is no limit! I had a dream that has just stuck with me. My writing is more geared toward self help, but this dream is definitely more of a twisted suspense story! Totally out of my wheelhouse so I am going to watch older video of yours for any additional help I can find!!!!! Gotta get it out- it's gripping, twisted, but gripping.