Not all through the video, but now, regarding the "you shouldn't have a lot of worldbuilding at the end of the book" thing There's a quote by Brent Weeks I saw recently that I really like "All my life I’ve been told I can’t do things. They said, “You’ll never get published. You’ll never make a living at writing.” I said, “Why not?” When I wrote Night Angel, they said, “You can’t write the second and third books of a trilogy when the first book hasn’t even been picked up!” I said, “Why not?” When I started Lightbringer, they said, “You can’t have a fat kid as your main character.” I said, “Why not?”" (there's more, but there are spoilers there, so well) Rules are there to be broken. Stories can be anything you want them to be Best of luck, Kat. With Book(s) and all other stories that dwell in your mind, waiting to see the light :)
”I'm going to throw my computer into the ocean, and myself into the sun, ” and ”yeet myself out the window” are how I feel about both school and writing right about now
I started to cry at 16:00 and didn't stop till the end😭 CONGRATULATIONS KAT I'M SO PROUD OF YOU!!! I love Book so much and I can't wait to buy it in every Barnes and Noble in all the shiny editions with the sprayed edges and cool covers💕 And you're wayyyy too modest- Book is brilliant and I love it with my whole heart❤️❤️❤️
I mentioned in the realization of the duology element episode that it was like Kat discovering she had twins. This one is her realizing how expensive twins are and discovering how to make the money and room in her life for kids.
I've been watching your videos for years. Been here through the NaNoWriMo vlogs, your Bookshelf extravaganza, the unboxing videos, Cooking with Kat, your car vlogs... Seeing you complete your book warms my heart. It's a monumental moment for your channel. What a journey :")
I cried during the last half, oh my. I'm so happy and proud of you, I've been watching you for such a long time now and I can't wait to see where you'll go in the future. ♡
SHE WROTE A B O O K AAAAH!!!! CONGRATS, KAT, I CAN'T WAIT TO READ YOUR BOOK AND WATCH ALL THESE VIDEOS AGAIN AND BE LIKE this is where she was doing THIS part and this is where she was doing THAT part and this is where she was writing my FAVORITE PART jdjfjfjrjtf❤️❤️
I cried. I couldn't be happier for you!!! Such a project, such a journey, such a rollercoaster of emotions during each revision and hanging in there for the next post it to come off the wall. AAHH so so excited for what's next, your resistance to make the sequel is very obviously going to end up in you loving the sequel even more so CAN'T WAIT! xD. Congratulations YOU FINISHED YOUR BOOK!!!
I'm incredibly proud of you, Kat! I know my being proud doesn't really count in the grand scheme of things, but seeing your journey come to an end is very heartwarming.
Congrats, Kat! Your writing videos are what introduced me to BookTube 6 years ago, and after seeing your writing highs and lows over the past few years (or at least, the ones you chose to share lol), it's so awesome to see how excited you are about your first complete, polished draft in several years! Can't wait to see it in stores on shelves someday, because it WILL be in stores someday (hopefully soon-ish)! My NaNo project this year is a 2nd draft (er... draft one of version 2 bc of all my plot edits? idk anymore lol) so this is really helping motivate me to do the thing and FINISH THE DRAFT!
I just wanted you to know that I actually teared up at the point in the video where you first shared that you finished Book because I am SO SO happy for you!! I adore you so much as a human and could not be more excited for you of all people to be accomplishing your dreams because YOU deserve it! I hope you're so proud of yourself, we're all rooting for you!
I've been watching you for years Kat and I'm so proud you finished your novel. I've watched as you worked through NaNoWriMo and have struggled with stories. You inspired me to start writing (even though I have no time and stopped). Your happiness in this video is contagious makes me want to open up Scrivner and try to write anything, despite my lack of time and ideas.
Gosh! The amount of happiness I feel for you! I CANNOT wait for BOOK to come out. Hopefully one day I can also feel that feeling of finishing a book with a story I love. Such an inspiration Katy!
5:34 Sarah J Maas introduces a whole new thing with fae at the end of throne of glass (the first book) and that was exciting. I don't know how much info dumping you do, but at least you aren't the only one...
Ive been following these vlogs since near the very beginning, and WOW it's not just you that's emo over finishing your book. :') These have been such an inspiration to me as I gear up towards writing my own novel (which i start in 5 days for Nanowrimo!!! aaaaahh!!!!) and I'm so happy that I got to follow your writing journey.
Congratulations, Kat! I'm proud of you and happy for you. I feel all of the things you are feeling about loving my book and the characters and wanting to do right by them. I haven't touched my manuscript in weeks and I'm almost done... I'm not much of a blogger about my process, but I need to go and finish. You inspire me. Great work!
CONGRATULATIONS, KAT! This might sound dramatic, but it feels like I've been waiting for this day as long as you have. You're truly one of my biggest inspirations when it comes to writing, and seeing your excitement and joy upon the completion of your book literally had my heart racing. SO PROUD OF YOU, and I look forward to seeing the rest of your journey, right up to Book adorning the shelves of numerous bookstores with all its magnificence and glory!
Congratulations Kat. I'm so happy for you. I can't wait to see how you feel when you open the box with the first print of your book. It'll be a moment you'll never forget; the moment when you first truly feel like an author. Happy writing.
I stopped reading for a reaaallly long time so I felt out of terms with the book community but I decided to see how you're book was coming along and omg???? This is so doope ! congrats!
congrats on finishing book!!! also for the q&a: do you think it's possible for someone to write and publish a book in english if it's not their first language? .....asking for a friend 0_0
It happens all the time. I studied Sinan Antoon's 'The Corpse Washer' this semester at uni. he had originally published the book in Arabic and then translated it himself into English which is a really good read.
Of course it is! You just have to expand you vocabulary. What I do is write down descriptive or weird words I don't understand while reading that I think are gonna help me. And synonyms so I don't repeat myself too much. Well, Good luck!
I started crying during this video. I’m so happy for Kat and I’m so proud and excited! I...it...no words amount to what i was feeling during this video
Never saw one of your videos before, but I am a writer currently writing my first novel as this popped up in my feed. This video made me so happy!!!! Congrats on finishing your novel, must feel INCREDIBLE! Wish for all the best :)
LOVED THIS VLOG KAT! Thank you so much for sharing your writing journey with us! All the struggle had such a huge payoff at the end. Just finishing it made it worth it! It was a treat to watch you succeed Kat.
Congratulations! Be proud of yourself!!! This I love watching your writing blogs. Your energy just feels contagious and it gets me in a creative mood as well.
Yay! Congrats! Been following your journey for a long time now, and can't wait for it to continue (and also to someday read your PUBLISHED novel, because that'll definitely happen)!
Congrats! I'm so happy for you! I love your writing vlogs and they always make my day and give me inspiration. I'm so glad you finished your book. Your reaction made me smile so much. You're so awesome!
YOU WROTE A BOOK!!! Congratulations Kat!! I am so so proud of you and almost cried near the end of the vlog! I hope we get to read book at some point :)
Thank you for making those writing those writing vlogs and sharing your journey with us. It's been a lot of fun (and probably anxiety) and I loved seeing you achieve your dream. It's inspiring. Good luck with Book 2 and your next projects, you're incredible and I know your books will be, too. I'm excited for them, hope we'll be able to read them soon(ish). Ily 💖💖💖
Yayyy Kat I'm so proud of you! Also, can relate to all of the struggles and emotions featured in these writing vlogs... Writing is HARD Cant wait to see more, especially for NaNoWriMo!
Congratulations! It's been a journey for sure, but you made it! You should be proud! I've been watching your videos for several years, and this is instantly my favorite :)
I feel so emotionally invested in Book ❤️❤️❤️ I am so FREAKING HAPPY FOR YOU🙌🙌🎊🎉 I cant even tell you how long I’ve been watching you and I am just so so happy and congratulations!!
I love this, I've been waiting for a book from you since 2013 lol I'm excited! It's amazing to me that I've been watching you for the last 6 years almost 7 lol
That’s awsome! I'm so happy for you! You'ra such an inspiracion. And I think I have one pretty cool question... How would the perfect cover for your book look like?
I got emotional... Like... I relived the time I finished my first draft of a book ever. I adore your writing vlogs they are the best and I can't wait for more! ❤️
Congratulations on finishing, Kat!! I'm so happy for you! :) Regarding the info dump worries, if your friend should confirm it's a bit info-dumpy at the end, I suggest just giving one central fact and teasing out that the rest of the info will be revealed in the next book ... thus making your readers super eager for the sequel. I hope this suggestion helps (should you need it at all).
I am so happy you finished it, as a self emlpoyed person i get your struggles i guess. Winning against yourself is best(and hardest) thing to do. What i mean is getting to finish line when noone is pushing you, but you understood it im sure:)
I only found your videos a week or two ago and I'm obsessed! I live for you vlogs and although I'm a new viewer I am sooo incredibly happy and excited for you, that you finished Book! I can't wait for you to maybe take us on the journey of the publishing process and for someday being able to hold Book (and Book 2) in my hands and read it! Your Vlogs really are an inspiration especially in Preptober while gearing up for Nano!
YOU DID THE THING AND IT'S SO AMAZING!!!!!! You did what seemed to be the hardest thing of getting the story out of your noggy noggin and onto your hard drive. Yay you!!
"I'm going to throw my computer into the ocean and myself into the sun."
Mood.
"No don't be a duology, you're too sexy" had me dying!
So proud of you!!!!!!!!!!!
Should be on a t-shirt tbh
Not all through the video, but now, regarding the "you shouldn't have a lot of worldbuilding at the end of the book" thing
There's a quote by Brent Weeks I saw recently that I really like
"All my life I’ve been told I can’t do things.
They said, “You’ll never get published. You’ll never make a living at writing.” I said, “Why not?”
When I wrote Night Angel, they said, “You can’t write the second and third books of a trilogy when the first book hasn’t even been picked up!” I said, “Why not?”
When I started Lightbringer, they said, “You can’t have a fat kid as your main character.” I said, “Why not?”"
(there's more, but there are spoilers there, so well)
Rules are there to be broken. Stories can be anything you want them to be
Best of luck, Kat. With Book(s) and all other stories that dwell in your mind, waiting to see the light :)
Clicked immediately. Katy's writing vlogs are my drug of choice.
Ditto
Inject ittt
”I'm going to throw my computer into the ocean, and myself into the sun, ” and ”yeet myself out the window” are how I feel about both school and writing right about now
“I don’t want to cry I’ve got to go to the grocery store later.” ME
Mood
I started to cry at 16:00 and didn't stop till the end😭 CONGRATULATIONS KAT I'M SO PROUD OF YOU!!! I love Book so much and I can't wait to buy it in every Barnes and Noble in all the shiny editions with the sprayed edges and cool covers💕
And you're wayyyy too modest- Book is brilliant and I love it with my whole heart❤️❤️❤️
😭😭😭
I love the word book as a sound omg... hearing Katy saying it over and over again 😂
After watching these vlogs maaan I really hope we all get to read this book some day!
I mentioned in the realization of the duology element episode that it was like Kat discovering she had twins. This one is her realizing how expensive twins are and discovering how to make the money and room in her life for kids.
Awwww this is soo fricking cute 🤧
Can’t wait to finally write my own book and radiate the same energy you are right now ahhhh
Jesse, Christine, AND Kat posted today! Congratulations on your book Kat! ❤
I've been watching your videos for years.
Been here through the NaNoWriMo vlogs, your Bookshelf extravaganza, the unboxing videos, Cooking with Kat, your car vlogs... Seeing you complete your book warms my heart. It's a monumental moment for your channel. What a journey :")
I cried during the last half, oh my. I'm so happy and proud of you, I've been watching you for such a long time now and I can't wait to see where you'll go in the future. ♡
SHE WROTE A B O O K AAAAH!!!!
CONGRATS, KAT, I CAN'T WAIT TO READ YOUR BOOK AND WATCH ALL THESE VIDEOS AGAIN AND BE LIKE this is where she was doing THIS part and this is where she was doing THAT part and this is where she was writing my FAVORITE PART jdjfjfjrjtf❤️❤️
I cried. I couldn't be happier for you!!! Such a project, such a journey, such a rollercoaster of emotions during each revision and hanging in there for the next post it to come off the wall. AAHH so so excited for what's next, your resistance to make the sequel is very obviously going to end up in you loving the sequel even more so CAN'T WAIT! xD. Congratulations YOU FINISHED YOUR BOOK!!!
these writing vlogs have been really encouraging to me in my own writing journey. i'm so happy for you!
I'm incredibly proud of you, Kat! I know my being proud doesn't really count in the grand scheme of things, but seeing your journey come to an end is very heartwarming.
You wearing the "Work Harder" hoodie from a year ago gave me feels. You did it. :)
Congrats, Kat! Your writing videos are what introduced me to BookTube 6 years ago, and after seeing your writing highs and lows over the past few years (or at least, the ones you chose to share lol), it's so awesome to see how excited you are about your first complete, polished draft in several years! Can't wait to see it in stores on shelves someday, because it WILL be in stores someday (hopefully soon-ish)!
My NaNo project this year is a 2nd draft (er... draft one of version 2 bc of all my plot edits? idk anymore lol) so this is really helping motivate me to do the thing and FINISH THE DRAFT!
I just wanted you to know that I actually teared up at the point in the video where you first shared that you finished Book because I am SO SO happy for you!! I adore you so much as a human and could not be more excited for you of all people to be accomplishing your dreams because YOU deserve it! I hope you're so proud of yourself, we're all rooting for you!
I'm SO happy and so proud of you!!! You are an amazing human, and your videos always brighten my day!!! Congratulations!!!
I've been watching you for years Kat and I'm so proud you finished your novel. I've watched as you worked through NaNoWriMo and have struggled with stories. You inspired me to start writing (even though I have no time and stopped). Your happiness in this video is contagious makes me want to open up Scrivner and try to write anything, despite my lack of time and ideas.
From watching your videos for book recommendations to waiting for your book to be published, what a glow up!
Gosh! The amount of happiness I feel for you! I CANNOT wait for BOOK to come out. Hopefully one day I can also feel that feeling of finishing a book with a story I love. Such an inspiration Katy!
Ah! Congrats! This is so exciting! I'm almost half way through revisions for a book I've been working on for 5 year now. I love your writing vlogs!
5:34 Sarah J Maas introduces a whole new thing with fae at the end of throne of glass (the first book) and that was exciting. I don't know how much info dumping you do, but at least you aren't the only one...
the Readingvlogger I think info dumping at the end is totally fine as long as you build on it in the future :) (which Sarah did)
Ive been following these vlogs since near the very beginning, and WOW it's not just you that's emo over finishing your book. :') These have been such an inspiration to me as I gear up towards writing my own novel (which i start in 5 days for Nanowrimo!!! aaaaahh!!!!) and I'm so happy that I got to follow your writing journey.
Congratulations, Kat! I'm proud of you and happy for you. I feel all of the things you are feeling about loving my book and the characters and wanting to do right by them. I haven't touched my manuscript in weeks and I'm almost done... I'm not much of a blogger about my process, but I need to go and finish. You inspire me. Great work!
Smiling from ear to ear for you. Yay! I can't wait to read in the future!
Oh my gosh! So proud of you girl!
I finished writing my first draft yesterday and your excitement is so contagious! Congrats on your book!!!
I am so f*cking proud of you. Honestly, seeing your vlogs and your struggles and accomplishments is the most inspiring thing.
CONGRATULATIONS, KAT! This might sound dramatic, but it feels like I've been waiting for this day as long as you have. You're truly one of my biggest inspirations when it comes to writing, and seeing your excitement and joy upon the completion of your book literally had my heart racing. SO PROUD OF YOU, and I look forward to seeing the rest of your journey, right up to Book adorning the shelves of numerous bookstores with all its magnificence and glory!
we are all just as excited! can’t wait for get along for the rest of the ride.
Congratulations Kat. I'm so happy for you. I can't wait to see how you feel when you open the box with the first print of your book. It'll be a moment you'll never forget; the moment when you first truly feel like an author. Happy writing.
I stopped reading for a reaaallly long time so I felt out of terms with the book community but I decided to see how you're book was coming along and omg???? This is so doope ! congrats!
Just listening to you say I worte a book over and over made me cry!!! I am really Proud of you!! Yay Kat!!
congrats on finishing book!!! also for the q&a: do you think it's possible for someone to write and publish a book in english if it's not their first language? .....asking for a friend 0_0
It happens all the time. I studied Sinan Antoon's 'The Corpse Washer' this semester at uni. he had originally published the book in Arabic and then translated it himself into English which is a really good read.
Definitely something I’d like to know as well
Of course it is! You just have to expand you vocabulary. What I do is write down descriptive or weird words I don't understand while reading that I think are gonna help me. And synonyms so I don't repeat myself too much.
Well, Good luck!
Alison Fabi I’m currently writing a book in English, my second language. it’s really hard but I’m enjoying it
Library of Adventures Me too :) It’s a real challenge sometimes but I enjoy every moment of it.
I started crying during this video. I’m so happy for Kat and I’m so proud and excited! I...it...no words amount to what i was feeling during this video
Never saw one of your videos before, but I am a writer currently writing my first novel as this popped up in my feed. This video made me so happy!!!! Congrats on finishing your novel, must feel INCREDIBLE! Wish for all the best :)
So excited and happy for you. Sing this book grow from the very beginning is such a joy.
LOVED THIS VLOG KAT! Thank you so much for sharing your writing journey with us! All the struggle had such a huge payoff at the end. Just finishing it made it worth it! It was a treat to watch you succeed Kat.
JUST SAW THE NOTIFICATION AND HAD THE BIGGEST GRIN EVER ON MY FACE SOOOOO HAPPY FOR YOUUU!!!!!
CONGRATS!! (wow imagine finishing a book)
DUDE. This video made me so freaking happy
Congratulations! Be proud of yourself!!! This I love watching your writing blogs. Your energy just feels contagious and it gets me in a creative mood as well.
YAY!!! You said you wouldn’t cry but I might have shed a tear :) CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Saw this on my notification and i clicked so fast with this
I'm so happy and (weirdly) proud of you Kat! I so can not wait to read Book when it comes out! Congratulations!
Yay! Congrats! Been following your journey for a long time now, and can't wait for it to continue (and also to someday read your PUBLISHED novel, because that'll definitely happen)!
Favorite video of the month and right in time to inspire me for NaNoWriMo! I wanna say “I wrote a book!”
Congrats, Kat. Your enthusiasm made me want to go back to my wip. You're amazing & I hope that all of us will be able to read your your book(s). ^^
Congrats! I'm so happy for you! I love your writing vlogs and they always make my day and give me inspiration. I'm so glad you finished your book. Your reaction made me smile so much. You're so awesome!
YOU WROTE A BOOK!!! Congratulations Kat!! I am so so proud of you and almost cried near the end of the vlog! I hope we get to read book at some point :)
CONGRATS KAT!!!! YAYYYYYYY BOOK IS FINISHED!!!!
Thank you for making those writing those writing vlogs and sharing your journey with us. It's been a lot of fun (and probably anxiety) and I loved seeing you achieve your dream. It's inspiring. Good luck with Book 2 and your next projects, you're incredible and I know your books will be, too. I'm excited for them, hope we'll be able to read them soon(ish). Ily 💖💖💖
Yayyy Kat I'm so proud of you! Also, can relate to all of the struggles and emotions featured in these writing vlogs... Writing is HARD
Cant wait to see more, especially for NaNoWriMo!
I was crying during your done video fragment, I am so proud of you that you wrote a book!!!!! ahhh I can't believe you did that! You did that!!!!
Congratulations Kat!!!!!! You had me tearing. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
Oooooooo!! I’m so proud of you!! What an amazing accomplishment!! GO KAT
Congratulations!!!! I can’t wait to read it (if you’re gonna publish it)!!!
Oh my goodness, this is amazing. Congratulations Kat, I can't wait to read it ^_^
yaya!!!! i’m so happy for you! i can’t wait to buy and read book!!! :)
Congratulations! It's been a journey for sure, but you made it! You should be proud!
I've been watching your videos for several years, and this is instantly my favorite :)
Ahhh so excited for you!! I still remember that first vlog when you first had the idea!
I feel so emotionally invested in Book ❤️❤️❤️ I am so FREAKING HAPPY FOR YOU🙌🙌🎊🎉 I cant even tell you how long I’ve been watching you and I am just so so happy and congratulations!!
I love this, I've been waiting for a book from you since 2013 lol I'm excited! It's amazing to me that I've been watching you for the last 6 years almost 7 lol
You did it! You wrote a book! Congratulations! Your joy is contagious!
That’s awsome! I'm so happy for you! You'ra such an inspiracion. And I think I have one pretty cool question... How would the perfect cover for your book look like?
CONGRATS KAT!!! I'm so looking forward to reading it :D
I got emotional... Like... I relived the time I finished my first draft of a book ever. I adore your writing vlogs they are the best and I can't wait for more! ❤️
Eeeeeeeee! *Kat finished her book!* *happy flailing*
Can you please do a video about the query process! I think that would be really cool to hear about!love you congratulations!
Your writing vlogs are my favorite things to watch on YT right now!!!! 😍
Congratulations on finishing, Kat!! I'm so happy for you! :)
Regarding the info dump worries, if your friend should confirm it's a bit info-dumpy at the end, I suggest just giving one central fact and teasing out that the rest of the info will be revealed in the next book ... thus making your readers super eager for the sequel. I hope this suggestion helps (should you need it at all).
I am so happy you finished it, as a self emlpoyed person i get your struggles i guess. Winning against yourself is best(and hardest) thing to do. What i mean is getting to finish line when noone is pushing you, but you understood it im sure:)
I only found your videos a week or two ago and I'm obsessed! I live for you vlogs and although I'm a new viewer I am sooo incredibly happy and excited for you, that you finished Book! I can't wait for you to maybe take us on the journey of the publishing process and for someday being able to hold Book (and Book 2) in my hands and read it!
Your Vlogs really are an inspiration especially in Preptober while gearing up for Nano!
Congratulations!! I can't wait to read your book!!!
This thumbnail alone made my little heart swell, I’m so happy and excited for you!!!!!!!
Awww 😊 proud of you! Been watching for awhile watching has been fun. Can’t wait to actually be able to read it
Watching your writing vlogs is giving me the motivation to finish writing my book so I just wanted to say thank you and that your videos are amazing
WOOOOO!!! 💕💕💕
Im so happy for you! So excited for you to share this with us!
im so proud of you kat!! your happiness and creative energy is infectious, thank you for sharing and i hope i can read book (and book 2) soon ♥
omg i so want to read it!!! and so congrats. way to go and here to book 2 going as smooth if not more so.
YOUR BOOK IS DONNEEEE. I'm so excited for you!!!!
Aww, Lexi is your beta/CP? Great choice.
Good luck with querying!
Dear writer who reads this.
Keep on writing!
One day you'll be the one to make a video titled the same!
CONGRATULATIONS KAT!!! We have love every minute of your writing vlogs!!
Omg congratulations!!!
YOU DID THE THING AND IT'S SO AMAZING!!!!!! You did what seemed to be the hardest thing of getting the story out of your noggy noggin and onto your hard drive. Yay you!!
Congratulations, Kat! So happy for you!
I reeeealy want to read it now :D Congrats! :)
HELP ME !!
MY EYES ARE LEAKING !!!
Congratulations. I am soooo proud of you !! YOU WROTE A BOOOOOK!!!!
I am SO EXCITED you finished Book!! I can’t wait to hear more about it, and then finally read it!!
Oh my gosh you deserve all the external validation!!! Congratulations !!! Also shoutout to Lexie who’s killing the friend game
Hurray! Congratulations! You did it!
So happy and excited for you Kat!
This was an emotional rollercoaster. Congratulations Kat. Can’t wait to read it.
I'm so proud of you!! Well done!! ❤❤❤
CONGRATULATIONS WOOOOOO💓