Book Writing VLOG | I Finished My Manuscript!
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Before Covid knocked me out of commission I was much like you. I loved the process of everything and marking them off my list. In fact was in the beginning of writing a book before Covid turned into pnemonia in August of last year and sent me to the hospital, followed by coding and being brought back to life has left me still dealing with side effects that makes my normal life so different. But proud to say I finished writing my book in July. Now, it's time to edit the first draft! You are doing fabulous things. The writing process is a beautiful thing.
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Way to go! You really persevered through many challenges. Awesome!
You are truly an inspiration!!! 😁😁😁
First of all, I'm happy to hear that you're doing much better and CONGRATULATIONS on finishing your book! That's incredible that you got back to it! Best of luck to you with the editing process! 🥰🖤📖
Congratulations!! Praying for your health and happiness. ❤
Just starting my 36th year of teaching! I have been following you from the very beginning. I am so proud of you Michelle! I have learned soooo much from you that I use in my classroom until today, so I can't wait for your book! Now, sit back, enjoy this moment and celebrate with Billy🙌🏻
You're so sweet Maria! Thank you! I really appreciate all your support and I'm so happy you've been able to learn from me even with so much experience of your own! That's incredible! 🥰 I can't wait for the book to get into your hands this spring! 🖤📖 Don't worry... there was plenty of celebration 😂
Hi Michelle! I’m so happy and excited about your new book. I’ve been following you ever since you were a 4th Grade teacher and would just like you to know that you are such an inspirational person:)
Aww, thank you so much Dylan! I appreciate it and I can't wait for the book to get in your hands! 🎉📖
Many congratulations on finishing your book. Amazing achievement. You have helped me no end over the last couple of years especially on the tech side. Thank you.
So excited for you! What a journey! A few tears are a good thing! You have put your heart and soul into this process and you are on the home stretch now! I'm not a teacher (though I taught Preschool Sunday School at my church for many years) and I'm not a writer (though I'm librarian at my church now and love books), but I love your videos. You have great insights into teaching children, organizing, and your technical applications are great. And I just love your positive outlook on things.
Aww, thank you so much Jeannie! I really appreciate all your kind words and support and I'm so happy you enjoy my outlook and insight! Thank you for following along 🥰🖤
Sooo proud of you!! Got me a little teary. I just started a journey into writing and it’s like my two worlds (teaching and writing) collided. Thank you for sharing such a personal process with us!
Aww, thank you so much Lori! You're so sweet and thank you for all your support! 🥰🖤📖
Hi Michelle, I'm 15 and going into my Junior year of high school. I've been watching you since I was in middle school (too shy to comment haha) and seeing how much you've accomplished is amazing. Your old teacher vlogs were so amazing at providing a realistic outlook on teaching, and now you are writing a book!!? What an amazing accomplishment, you are such an inspiration and you've shown us all the amazing things people can do with a positive outlook. Cheers!
You are such an inspiration. I really appreciate you. Thanks for all that you give back to teachers.
Thank you so much Jesusita! I appreciate you right back! 🥰🖤
Yes!!!!!!! You did it!!!!!!!! Crying with ya as an OG follower
YAY! 🎉 So proud of you for completing your manuscript! You certainly worked very hard, and I love how you shared realistic strategies for completing the process: breaking down tasks, taking breaks, exercising, enlisting family and friends as accountability partners, writing notes digitally and on paper, fueling up with delicious and healthy snacks, getting some love from pets, and much more. These are beneficial strategies and sound advice for anyone who is working on a huge project. Sign me up for a preorder copy now so I will be ready when it's released in the spring! Keep up the great work, Michelle, as you continue with the next steps in your book process! 📖
Aww, thank you SO much Amanda! I'm so happy you're excited and I can't wait for you to get it! I'll hopefully have some preorder information as we get closer to the spring 🥰 Also, I can't wait to get your mail this week! Woo! I hope you have a great week ahead! 🖤
Congrats on the manuscript! I have been following you for the past two years and you rock! Would you be able to do a near pod tutorial? This is my 29th year teaching high school but the past two summers I taught 3 and 4 grade summer school for Covid catch up. You are a great inspiration. Looking forward to the book. ❤️ Give the cats and Amber a hug from Michigan!
You made me teary at the end, how exciting for you! Congratulations!
Yay!!! 🎉 Happy for you that you accomplished such an amazing goal. Enjoyed your vlog.
Can't wait to see your book, glad you take breaks with your dog, and it is great that you had time with Billy!
Thank you so much Anita! Yes, I loved the breaks with Ember and Billy and I have a lot more time to spend together now that it's done LOL!
🥳🥳🎉🎉 Congratulations 🎉🎉🥳🥳. What an accomplishment!! Watched you for a couple/few years. Years have run together so who knows. Your enthusiasm and love for teaching and helping others really shows through. Can't wait to see what happens next ☺️.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate all your kind words and support more than you know and I appreciate you watching! 🖤🥰
Congratulations Michelle! 🎉
You are an amazing person and you have made such a difference in so many teachers’ lives (including my own!). I seriously CANNOT WAIT till your book is published and I can purchase it and read it!!!
Congratulations!!!! You worked so hard at this and accomplished so much Michelle! I can understand how you felt after accomplishing such a daunting task as I felt the same way when I completed my degree and became a certified teacher at the age of 43! I felt like I had climbed a mountain and at the top was a reward I never thought I would accomplish in my 30s. Your self-motivation mirrored mine as I dealt with seeking a BS ECE while working and being a mom of 2 boys. Go ahead and cry those tears of joy like I did. I look forward to seeing the final text in print. Congrats again!
Hi Linda! Thank you SO much! I really appreciate all your kind words and support! Wow... that's incredible! I'm so happy for you and congratulations to you as well on your accomplishment! 🥰🖤 I can't wait for you to be able to see and hold it in person! 📖
Congrats on the endeavor! As a screenwriter, I feel that dream part lol!! I dream in random scenes lol!! Sometimes the best part is knowing when to walk away so the work doesn't suffer. Best of luck! You got this!!
Thank you so much! Also, I'm glad it's not just me, LOL! Yes, knowing when to walk away and revisit is so important! I appreciate all your support! 🥰
Congratulations M. So excited to see it!
Great news, Michelle! I’m so excited for you and the future readers of your book. You rock! ❤
Congratulations, I am so happy and excited for you. Writing a book is a process but so rewarding when you type your last word!! Taking short mental and physical breaks helps so much, for sure. I need to do thst with my class work, lol. I cannot wait to read your book in the spring you always give us such great advice, thank you for taking out the time to teach us💜
Thank you so much Trish! Yes, it is SO rewarding! I definitely think short breaks are the way to go.... as long as you don't let them turn into long breaks, LOL! Thank you and I can't wait for my book to get into your hands! 🎉📖🖤
Congratulations Michelle! I am so happy for you.
Thank you so much! 🖤 I really appreciate it! 🥰
Congratulations! Way to go!! I am so happy for you!!!!
Thank you so much Chris! I really appreciate all your support! 🥰🖤
Congratulations Michelle! Can’t wait to read your book!
Thank you so much Glenda! I can't wait for you to read it too! 🖤📖
I'm not crying, you're crying! I *am so proud of you! Good job! And I can't wait to read it! (I've been teaching 35 years now and my oldest daughter has been teaching third grade for 2 years.)
Hahaha, thank you so much Elizabeth! I appreciate all your kind words and support and I can't wait for the book to get into your hands! 🥰🖤📖
Congratulations!! Really admire your determination!!
Thank you so much Claudia! 🥰 I appreciate that!
Woohoo 🎉 Congratulations on finishing!!! Can’t wait to get my hands on the book 📚
Congratulations, Michelle! Can't wait to purchase your book.
Ahhh thank you Rebecca! I can't wait for it to get into your hands! 🖤🥰📖
Michele you are an amazing young woman! I really truly mean that! 🥰🎊
Congratulations on this accomplishment! I am very excited to get your book next spring!
Thank you so much Michelle! I appreciate all your support and I can't wait for my book to get in your hands! 🖤🎉📖
I so excited about your new book, can't wait . Congratulations!
Thank you so much Nuvia! I'm excited that you're excited! 🥰📖
Congratulations! That’s an amazing feat! I look forward to reading it once it’s published. Your videos have upped my teaching game and imagine your book will be no different.
Thank you so much Jolene! I can't wait for it to get into your hands and I appreciate all your kind words and support! 🥰🖤📖
Congratulations!! Can't wait to read it in the spring!
Thank you so much Kari! I can't wait for you to read it either! 🥰📖
Whee! Cannot wait to read it. And by the way, I'm so proud of you!! Way to go, Teach!
Ahhh thank you so much Melissa! I can't wait for you to read it either 🖤🥰📖 I appreciate all of your support!
Congratulations! Looking forward to purchasing a copy of your book next spring!
Aww, thank you. SO much! I really appreciate you and I can't wait for the book to get into your hands! 🥰🖤📖
That is so awesome, congratulations 🎉
I can’t wait to read it. Love your channel.
Thank you SO much Cynthia! I really appreciate your support and I can't wait for you to read it either! 🥰🖤📖
Congratulations! What an accomplishment 🎉
Thank you so much Sarah! 🥰
So proud of you! I teared up before you did!
Aww, thanks again Kirsten! You're so sweet! 🥰
Aww yay 🎉 Love you, Michelle!!
Yay Congratulations Michelle!! You should be sooooo proud of yourself! And I cant wait to read it when it comes out!
Aww, thank you SO much! I can't wait for you to read it either and I really appreciate all your support! 🥰🖤📖
This resonates with me so much. I'm in the throws of revising a lit review for my doctoral program and the struggle has been real. I'm also completing TEFL certification so it's been a busy summer. Add to that pulling together retirement papers so I can kiss the classroom goodbye in December...I have felt everything you've felt but I'm somehow getting things done.
P.S. Your journey over the past few years from the classroom to truly owning your skill set has been inspiring.
Aww, I'm so happy it resonated with you! I can only imagine how difficult that would be but it sounds like you're doing a great job managing it all! I wish you the best of luck on your journey! 🥰 Also, thank you so much for your kind words!
Congrats on the completion of your manuscript! I can't wait to pre-order!
Thank you so much! You're so sweet as always and I appreciate you more than you know 🥰 I'll definitely have preorder info as we get closer to the spring! 🖤📖
Congratulations, so excited for you! ❤️
Thank you so much Gloriana! 🥰
I also buy Brooks shoes for running but also for comfy days. I've had at least 3 pairs so fair (2 of them also black). These are the only running shoes that support my feet properly (I pronate.).
Congratulations! So excited to read your book!
Thank you so much Amanda! 🥰🖤📖 I'm so excited for it to get into your hands!
I'm not crying! 😉😭 So excited for you!
Hahaha, thank you so much Nancy! 🥰🖤📖
Congrats! Thanks for the book writing motivation!
Thank you so much Pam! I hope you're doing well! 🥰🖤
I can’t wait for this book!!!
Thank you so much Kirsten! I appreciate your support! 🥰🖤📖
I can't wait to buy the book!
Aww, thank you Kelly! I can't wait for the book to get into your hands! 🖤🎉📖
Congratulations! 🎉 I will finish undergraduate degree in May will have Bachelor in Human Service and Education Minor. I will get your book when it is out.
Aww, you're so sweet! Thank you! I can't wait for it to get into your hands! 🥰🖤📖
Congrats!!! I can’t wait to read it!
Thank you so much Joy! I can't wait for you to read it either! 🥰🖤📖
Michelle, you have every right to be cheesy because you did it🎉! The wall you hit is common! I equate it to a runners wall!! Your book is going to be a hit! I'm definitely buying myself a copy and some as well for college kids at my alma mater who are getting their degrees this coming spring! Your shoes are spot on! I'm actually getting the ghost 14 in the neon and black (closer to my brand) for when I run DC for the marine corps marathon in the fall🙏!
Haha, thank you Russell! Yes, I agree... it's just like a runner's wall. I can't wait for you to get a copy and be able to share it with some soon-to-be-teacher friends! You rock as always! 🥰🖤📖
Also, good luck with your marathon! I always wanted to run that one when I lived in Maryland and just never got around to it. I hope you love it!
Congrats, Michelle. A complete manuscript is a big deal! 🎉
Girl those arms!!!! AMAZING
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LOL! Thank you so much Diana! 🥰
Hi Michelle, would it be possible to make a video on your book publishing process from the beginning? For example, how you found a literary agent (if you did), what process did you take in contacting publishers, etc. I have a children's book idea that has been on my bucket list for YEARS. I've written several children's stories on my computer, but am fumbling with what next step to take. Thank you for any feedback, ~Erin (This is my son's channel name 😊)
Wu hoo congrats Michelle!!
Thank you so much Erik! 🥰
Congratulations!
Also, I’m the same about taking regular breaks like you.
Yesss... it helps so much! Thank you! 🥰
Awesome! Congrats!
Thank you so much! 🖤
Congratulations!!!
Thank you so much Bonnie! 🖤
Woohoo!! Congratulations
Thank you so much! 🥰
WooHooo Exciting!!!!!!!!!!! 🥳🥳🙌
Thank you so much Anna! 🖤
So proud of you!!! Cry all you want: I would!! You just wrote a book!
Ahhhh, thank you Heather! I WROTE A BOOK! It still doesn't feel real, LOL! Thank you for your support! 🥰🖤📖
Proud of you! Well done!
Thank you so much Susan! 🥰
⭐️🎉Huge congratulations !🎉 ⭐️
Aww, thank you so much! 🖤
+Pocketful of Primary
Michelle,
Thank you for taking us along the journey to the making of your upcoming new book.
I cannot wait until it becomes available.
- Dwight
Thank you so much as always Dwight! I can't wait for you to be able to get it! 🥰🖤📖
Congrats!
Thank you so much Anna! 🖤
Have a great day
Thank you so much for watching! 🖤
Congrats 🥳
Thank you so much Lora! 🥰
When will the book be done and published?
Hi Michelle,
Have you already or could you put together a course on how to start an educational TH-cam channel??
Hi Karen! I don't have a course on that but I do have some videos on how to film and edit so those might be helpful for you!
What is the powder you put in your oatmeal
Michelle, congratulations on finishing your manuscript!! Woo hoo!!! Can't wait to purchase a copy in the Spring. 😊
Will you be keeping all of your hard copies of notes and post its on a keepsake box or 12x12 container? Just wondering 🙂
Aww, thank you so much Michelle! I appreciate all your support and I can't wait for you to get your copy! That's a great question! I definitely kept my notes and the sticky note.... for now they are in my memory box in the garage but I would love to find a great way to display them or store them in a more meaningful way!
Girl.... what is your workout and nutrition plan??
Hi Laura! As for nutrition, I track macros but no food is ever off limits! As for my workouts, I follow a powerlifiting program. I have a video from this past December where I show a week of workouts which you might enjoy. Here's the link:
th-cam.com/video/oECCDWFRbOM/w-d-xo.html
I JUST bought the same black Brooks shoes two days ago! Lol
Lol! Twins! Aren't they so comfortable?!
Amazing!!! 🤩💕🤩
Thank you so much Tina! 🥰
Congratulations about your book! I love your channel. I’m a teacher who loves to exercise too😊 I would like to ask you how you get your arms so well defined.. I do weights at least 3 times a week but I do not see significant changes. Do you take any protein? If so, which kind? I would love to hear from you any tips. Thank you in advance!♥️
Thank you so much Karen! I appreciate it! 🖤🥰 As for my muscle definition, it's a combination of two things. First, I have been lifting weights for several years so I definitely built up some significant muscle mass. Second, I lowered my body fat which allowed the muscle to become more visible. I didn't see many muscular changes until that second part... most likely, your muscles are built up but you might still have some body fat that is covering them. Hopefully it goes without saying but I'm using the term "body fat" in the scientific standpoint... we all have body fat 😉 As for protein, I made sure I kept my protein intake high when I was in a caloric deficit to lose body fat so I didn't also lose muscle mass. I personally aim for 128g of protein a day but everyone's needs are different. I LOVE the Facebook group Macros, Inc. They have coaches that will provide free macro checks and there are hundreds of thousands of people in the group constantly sharing recipes, tips, asking questions, etc. I've been in the group for about two years now and love it! Here's the link to the group: facebook.com/groups/macrosincgroup/about/
I get most of my protein from chicken, lean ground beef, Greek yogurt, and cottage cheese, but I supplement with whey protein powder when needed! I've used SO many different brands (Optimum Nutrition, Premiere Protein, Bowmar Nutrition, Alani Nu, etc.) so it really just depends on what flavors you like and what your body can easily digest! Hopefully that helps! 🥰
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BRAVA! fantastic!
Thank you so much Caroline! 🖤
Your arms look amazing!
Thank you so much! 🥰
Hi 🥰😊🥰
what are you writing about?
My book is for first year teachers and it's jam-packed with all the things I wish I knew going into teaching that I didn't learn in college!
@@PocketfulofPrimary There was nothing like that when I first started teaching. I was a teachers assistant one day, and the next day I was in the classroom with my own roster. I knew my subject to teach, but no clue as to how to go about it. I basically relied on what little I learned from the teachers I worked with, and my own classroom experiences.
Congratulations!!!!
Thank you so much Bonnie! 🥰