I’ve started writing my book around a year ago and I am 16 and just got a publishing company to publish my book and it’s coming out in the end of summer so don’t give up and have fun with creating your own world in the story
I have always wanted to be a writer, but growing up I used to be told I needed to focus on a "real career", so I am just now beginning my journey. Watching your videos helps me so much! 💖
I've also recently gotten into writing and its so fun! Doing my first novel and I'm 45k words in. Hoping to finish draft one this month! :D I too operate as a plotter and I find it best to give myself limits. My characters get ONE character sheet with x amount of information. I plan my plot to x degree and then start writing. I'm not worried about what color the side table is until the chapter is getting WRITTEN!! I'm also not allowed to do things I'm excited about till later. No writing social media account till I finish draft 1. No planning my book launch party till I finish with beta readers...and so on. It keeps the process exciting (or, at least, I hope it will)
I’d recommend getting into some writing workshops. I majored in English language and literature and I got a minor in creative writing. The most helpful thing for me when working on writing projects is workshopping with a variety of peers. And not just other writers who write within the same genre as you. I wish you the best of luck! Writing is one of the most challenging and laborious things one can do. I’m excited for the work you put out into the world.
girl, i’m in love! i’m new to the reading and writing community, so i’ve been watching a lot of content related to it, and your experience resonated with me so much! i am just about to finish heir of fire and i started world building for a fantasy book like almost two years ago, but you gave me motivation to continue it again. so glad to see more black writers in this community!
i‘m really happy to be part of this era you’re entering. i think it’s my favourite thing about being a living energy, the growing and finding yourself. it’s really fun and stressful, and it helps in the long run. ive been writing since i was 12, ive planned out so many novels and have yet to finish any bc none feel like the one. but it’s fun, bc you get to put your creativity to the test. you’re killing it, doing amazing and i can’t wait to see how you go about this 🥹🫶🏾
omg honestly, my whole life i’ve been interested in writing, writing shitty stories, but i finally just sat down and started writing properly. i really love writing, and i hope one day i can be a published author
I've written several books, but have never actually had more than one completely done, and that's what I'm working on now. I'm hoping I finish this one and don't leave it abandoned like my other ones. I'm both a pantser and plotter, some books I plot, and some I just go with it, and return back to change things if it makes a plot hole.
I think the world has taught us to limit out expectations when we do things to shelter us from a lot of rejection and scrutiny. but you truely only live this life once, so you might as well do everything you want in it! Write your novel and do it without doubt because you can't be judged for having an idea and writing about it with the passion you have. Continue and have fun with it! Do not stress yourself and believe in yourself!
this is the first time i've come across your channel, and i just want to express to you how much i love your personality and your content! everything you have mentioned being interested in has been something i am (or have been) interested in, and it's wonderful and extremely refreshing to find someone who is similar in interests (and personality) when i now find it really easy to be burnt out by trying to find content i like. i also love to read and write fantasy, sci-fi, and dystopian things (all including magic) and am working on a first draft of a novel! so i'm very excited to see more of your content!!! :)
I always loved writing. I've mainly written short stories. I have a fantasy book I started years ago, but I put it on the back burner because of working on my PhD in a completely different field.
Maya you’re a writer writer now?! Let me get into this video. The loc journey is progressively developing…. Jitters 🙌🏽❣️ The hair definitely looks good like that 🙌🏽
i loveee this thankyou for sharing your process, im so inspired i've written and published a poetry collection but i really hope to write a novel one day. Thankyou so much for this. i'm also from new york, maybe we can write sometime!!!
I’m so happy to see another person reading that series 😭. I’m so obsessed and the covers are literally life. I’m on the same book as you. Can’t wait to see you update more as you get farther along .
this is the first video of yours that I'm watching and oh my gosh i am OBSSESED with your content. This is so well done, I love watching you just ramble with such passion and joy!
I love that you are so confident and positive while still ackowledging the flaws of being a young author! One thing that has always terrified me is being a young, black author and watching your videos and watching other young author-tubers has motivated me most to be confident in myself and what I'm doing!🍂🤎
I think it'll be so fun if you created a little community of writers who are working on their books, both to get advice and just for support. Especially for young black women. Even if it's just a group chat or something. I'm not working on anything, but I've wanted to for a while.
God is so good for sending me this video because I'm writing a book right now, and I am lowkey interested in moving to NYC post-college, so...let's go!!!! SUBSCRIBED!
I'm so happy your channel was suggested!! I consider myself a songwriter mostly... But also have written poems, short stories .. And "how to's" on Vocal .. And I just love your enthusiasm about reading & writing!!
hey maya. i love that you are doing new things and tapping into your writing. you really have inspired me to want to read books more. i like the dystopian types of book kind of like divergent so do you have any book recommendations similar to that?
I read (most of it cause I dropped it) shatter me and imo it was mediocre. Some others may enjoy it, but I didn’t like the lack of world building, so things were just sprung up to me with no explanation and the romance was STALE.
@Marvell_Studios hey girl if you mean the romance between and thr fl and Adam Kent then totally agree with you, but as someone who has read all the books in the series, the other books are so worth it. I genuinely think you just need to give it time. However, you're totally right about the world building, I felt like I didn't really understand the setting/world
a month late, but this vlog is so gooooood. i love the way you articulate your thoughts about writing and the music and the shots of the city? chef's kiss
i think that we share a soul or some shit because you are literally meeeeeeeeeee, like wtf much love i just subscribed asf. also!!!!!! im planning to start my novel in may once i graduate, so pleasee keep vlogging ur writing process cuz i need ur motivation
Love your energy sissy! It's good to see other people the same age as me pursuing their creative passions (Mine being graphic design). Keep up the grind 🙌
i feel like we have very similar vibes. i am so into plot and magic develpement that i cant wait to dig deeper thru writing... my mind is always racing with tthoughts of how the world is enthralled in magic and i have the idea of characters but i feel like i am not so good at developing a character. but i never sat down and started writing them ive only ever gone as far as thinking vaguely about them. but i love magic and i love reading about it and how it can be different in so many different books.
instant sub 🥰 praise the YT algorithm for putting you in front of me, I need more writer inspo. I've been sticking to reading and can't get into tv lately. it's just too much!
The way i’ve been contemplating on dipping back into writing..this might’ve just been my sign to do so. But i’m so excited for this journey of you writing this story :) it seems like you’re entering this really great era and it’s beautiful to see.
I'm so happy I found you! I just love the way you're talking about your life! You have such a bright and real energy! I don't even read fantasy books, but now I feel like I should????
Ahhh this is the first time I’ve seen one of your videos, and I’m already obsessed?? I’m in a similar boat my actual dream is to be an author!! Can’t wait to watch you on this journey, and would def support if you got published!!
Omg, as a virgo i totally understand what you mean when talking about the plotter thing! I am exacly like that... I have a good idea, brainstorm it and plot everything to detail... then when it's time to finally write it... i completely lose motivation and leave it there forever. (sry for bad english, not my first language)
I've written and self-published a few books now. It was pretty amazing to finish, and the readers agreed. The biggest thing that helped me finish my books was having a main character I wanted to write more of. Not even a heroic character, but someone who was so compelling and had such a good conflict I had to finish their story even when the middle parts got dragging. The rest of the book just flowed from there. Good luck to you! PS: you can watch tv on one screen and write on another. It can even help with inspiration!
OMG! I absolutely love your attitude towards this process. If you think you can do it, you can do it. I’ve been writing for years but have yet had the confidence to actually do the thing. But why not just do it?
I finished the brainstorming and basic plots of the first volume of my series like last year, but still haven't begun to actually write it. I did put it in my planner to start again in a few weeks. I'm defintiely more successful with a plotter but I prefer to just jump in. Can't wait to hear updates about yours!
Writing rn lol. Not a novelist, so I don't go through the pains of building characters and setting-creation, but as a sports writer, I do find myself caught in "research" (Watching a ton of basketball and going through stats). Tricky balance between planning and executing.
Hey Maya! I'm a Virgo too but I'm defiantly a pantser. Plotting discourages me sometimes idk how you do it😭but shoutout to you fr! Kind of in the same area as you, I'm obsessed w creating anything scary and psychological.
my dream was to be a writer in nyc and go to school for it but it got too expensive :/ i am happy to see someone who looks like me living my dream though
I just found you today and subbed! I can relate to you so hard, how you communicate, the hair, the fantasy books... I honestly though about being a writer but I can't focus enough. I'm excited for your novel. Take care
i love your vids so much ❤ I absolutely love how we are getting into the same things at the same time. It’s so relatable!!! I’m on the last book of the throne of glass series and i’m starting my loc journey this summer!!!!! Keep it up love 🥰
Throne of glass it’s my fav book series ( one book till I’m done 😢 ) it’s my first time watching ur vlog and it was soo cool u mentioned it The story gets better with each new chapter 🤞
I’m still in middle school so I don’t really know what I want to become when I’m Older but being a writer is one of many! I love books and writing so I think an author is maybe a good decision! I already have a notebook where I write all my little book ideas
I started my locs with braids and I was loced within 6 months so I think it really depends. I have really soft hair so it kept untangling in the twist. I live near the beach so I did a lot of salt rinses which helped
just stumbled upon your channel and insta and can i just say youre literally the sweetest most chill youtuber ive met in a while... like istg id wanna be friends w u :')
I’ve started writing my book around a year ago and I am 16 and just got a publishing company to publish my book and it’s coming out in the end of summer so don’t give up and have fun with creating your own world in the story
Bro I needed this,congratulations
oh my gosh congratulations!! that’s so exciting
Share you book!!!
Congrattss! omg i'd love to know what it's called so I can check it out and support!!
DROP THE TITLE 😫😫😫
I have always wanted to be a writer, but growing up I used to be told I needed to focus on a "real career", so I am just now beginning my journey. Watching your videos helps me so much! 💖
I'll be waiting to read your stuff!
omds me too! it’s very overwhelming trying to figure things out. how’s it going for you?
the world would be so sad without books. I truly don't understand when people say writing isn't a real career! it 100% is
I've also recently gotten into writing and its so fun! Doing my first novel and I'm 45k words in. Hoping to finish draft one this month! :D
I too operate as a plotter and I find it best to give myself limits. My characters get ONE character sheet with x amount of information. I plan my plot to x degree and then start writing. I'm not worried about what color the side table is until the chapter is getting WRITTEN!! I'm also not allowed to do things I'm excited about till later. No writing social media account till I finish draft 1. No planning my book launch party till I finish with beta readers...and so on. It keeps the process exciting (or, at least, I hope it will)
ayy good luck on your novel! LMK when it's finished I would love to read it!!
nah cuz the MAKEUP was SLAYING
I’d recommend getting into some writing workshops. I majored in English language and literature and I got a minor in creative writing. The most helpful thing for me when working on writing projects is workshopping with a variety of peers. And not just other writers who write within the same genre as you. I wish you the best of luck! Writing is one of the most challenging and laborious things one can do. I’m excited for the work you put out into the world.
Do you know if most writers use a book template or software as a guide? If yes, can you pls recommend any?
girl, i’m in love! i’m new to the reading and writing community, so i’ve been watching a lot of content related to it, and your experience resonated with me so much! i am just about to finish heir of fire and i started world building for a fantasy book like almost two years ago, but you gave me motivation to continue it again. so glad to see more black writers in this community!
Keep going!! imma be waiting to read your fantasy book
can't wait to hear more! love that you titled the video "as a writer", props to you for speaking it into existencee
i‘m really happy to be part of this era you’re entering. i think it’s my favourite thing about being a living energy, the growing and finding yourself. it’s really fun and stressful, and it helps in the long run.
ive been writing since i was 12, ive planned out so many novels and have yet to finish any bc none feel like the one. but it’s fun, bc you get to put your creativity to the test.
you’re killing it, doing amazing and i can’t wait to see how you go about this 🥹🫶🏾
omg honestly, my whole life i’ve been interested in writing, writing shitty stories, but i finally just sat down and started writing properly. i really love writing, and i hope one day i can be a published author
I've written several books, but have never actually had more than one completely done, and that's what I'm working on now. I'm hoping I finish this one and don't leave it abandoned like my other ones.
I'm both a pantser and plotter, some books I plot, and some I just go with it, and return back to change things if it makes a plot hole.
I think the world has taught us to limit out expectations when we do things to shelter us from a lot of rejection and scrutiny. but you truely only live this life once, so you might as well do everything you want in it! Write your novel and do it without doubt because you can't be judged for having an idea and writing about it with the passion you have. Continue and have fun with it! Do not stress yourself and believe in yourself!
I love how all of your videos feel like we are on FaceTime and you seem like the most honest and most genuine person ever 💕
this is the first time i've come across your channel, and i just want to express to you how much i love your personality and your content! everything you have mentioned being interested in has been something i am (or have been) interested in, and it's wonderful and extremely refreshing to find someone who is similar in interests (and personality) when i now find it really easy to be burnt out by trying to find content i like. i also love to read and write fantasy, sci-fi, and dystopian things (all including magic) and am working on a first draft of a novel! so i'm very excited to see more of your content!!! :)
I always loved writing. I've mainly written short stories. I have a fantasy book I started years ago, but I put it on the back burner because of working on my PhD in a completely different field.
Oh my god maya so much has happened since I last watched , you’re writing a book now? That’s so amazing!! Proud of you xx
Maya you’re a writer writer now?! Let me get into this video.
The loc journey is progressively developing…. Jitters 🙌🏽❣️
The hair definitely looks good like that 🙌🏽
i loveee this thankyou for sharing your process, im so inspired i've written and published a poetry collection but i really hope to write a novel one day. Thankyou so much for this. i'm also from new york, maybe we can write sometime!!!
I’m so happy to see another person reading that series 😭. I’m so obsessed and the covers are literally life. I’m on the same book as you. Can’t wait to see you update more as you get farther along .
whenever u say something amusing, i keep exiting out ur video to give it a like just to realize I've liked it already
this is the first video of yours that I'm watching and oh my gosh i am OBSSESED with your content. This is so well done, I love watching you just ramble with such passion and joy!
I love that you are so confident and positive while still ackowledging the flaws of being a young author! One thing that has always terrified me is being a young, black author and watching your videos and watching other young author-tubers has motivated me most to be confident in myself and what I'm doing!🍂🤎
I think it'll be so fun if you created a little community of writers who are working on their books, both to get advice and just for support. Especially for young black women. Even if it's just a group chat or something. I'm not working on anything, but I've wanted to for a while.
Omg I’m in love with your hair I currently started reading again and I’m obsessed and u inspire me to be more productive and use less screen time
Just Maya, her Spotify and Pinterest boards against the world
God is so good for sending me this video because I'm writing a book right now, and I am lowkey interested in moving to NYC post-college, so...let's go!!!! SUBSCRIBED!
omg good luck with your book!!
I'm so happy your channel was suggested!! I consider myself a songwriter mostly... But also have written poems, short stories .. And "how to's" on Vocal .. And I just love your enthusiasm about reading & writing!!
hey maya. i love that you are doing new things and tapping into your writing. you really have inspired me to want to read books more. i like the dystopian types of book kind of like divergent so do you have any book recommendations similar to that?
haven't read many dystopian books in a while but one on my list is Shatter Me
@@mayabeatriz thank you!!
I read (most of it cause I dropped it) shatter me and imo it was mediocre. Some others may enjoy it, but I didn’t like the lack of world building, so things were just sprung up to me with no explanation and the romance was STALE.
You should check project hail mary my friend says it's good.
@Marvell_Studios hey girl if you mean the romance between and thr fl and Adam Kent then totally agree with you, but as someone who has read all the books in the series, the other books are so worth it. I genuinely think you just need to give it time. However, you're totally right about the world building, I felt like I didn't really understand the setting/world
Love the short locs, the color is so pretty too
thanks!!
a month late, but this vlog is so gooooood. i love the way you articulate your thoughts about writing and the music and the shots of the city? chef's kiss
i think that we share a soul or some shit because you are literally meeeeeeeeeee, like wtf much love i just subscribed asf.
also!!!!!! im planning to start my novel in may once i graduate, so pleasee keep vlogging ur writing process cuz i need ur motivation
writing era girlies uniteee ✨✨✨✨ you got this boo! also i love the new hair ❤🔥
Love your energy sissy! It's good to see other people the same age as me pursuing their creative passions (Mine being graphic design). Keep up the grind 🙌
this girl is so fun to listen to❤️ im excited to read her works when she gets there i alr know its gonna be good
i feel like we have very similar vibes. i am so into plot and magic develpement that i cant wait to dig deeper thru writing... my mind is always racing with tthoughts of how the world is enthralled in magic and i have the idea of characters but i feel like i am not so good at developing a character. but i never sat down and started writing them ive only ever gone as far as thinking vaguely about them. but i love magic and i love reading about it and how it can be different in so many different books.
Great footage of the city and of course love your playlist.
instant sub 🥰 praise the YT algorithm for putting you in front of me, I need more writer inspo. I've been sticking to reading and can't get into tv lately. it's just too much!
hey maya i’ve been watching you since ur started and you’ve evolved so much🥰
This is so me. I want to complete a full novel too, hence why I’m watching day in the life videos… good luck to both of us and any other writers here
THIS VIDEO IS AMAZING! LOVE YOUR HAIR , you look so pretty
The way i’ve been contemplating on dipping back into writing..this might’ve just been my sign to do so. But i’m so excited for this journey of you writing this story :) it seems like you’re entering this really great era and it’s beautiful to see.
I’ve just found your account and im obsessed. I’m so invested in your writing journey now please keep sharing it!! ❤❤❤❤
Always making great videos ! Girl you motivate me do to what I love ! ❤
I'm so happy I found you! I just love the way you're talking about your life! You have such a bright and real energy! I don't even read fantasy books, but now I feel like I should????
YOUR SHORT HAIR IS AWESOMEEEE!!!! :) it really suites you!
Ahhh this is the first time I’ve seen one of your videos, and I’m already obsessed?? I’m in a similar boat my actual dream is to be an author!! Can’t wait to watch you on this journey, and would def support if you got published!!
the end of crown of midnight DESTROYED me...at this point of the series, sarah j maas officially had me in a chokehold lol
I LOVE YOUR HAIR DONT CHANGE IT ITS GORGEUSSSS
Omg, as a virgo i totally understand what you mean when talking about the plotter thing! I am exacly like that... I have a good idea, brainstorm it and plot everything to detail... then when it's time to finally write it... i completely lose motivation and leave it there forever.
(sry for bad english, not my first language)
I definitely feel the same when it comes to YA fantasy, it can’t be mundane. I need magic, world ending scenarios, somethinggg
I've written and self-published a few books now. It was pretty amazing to finish, and the readers agreed.
The biggest thing that helped me finish my books was having a main character I wanted to write more of. Not even a heroic character, but someone who was so compelling and had such a good conflict I had to finish their story even when the middle parts got dragging. The rest of the book just flowed from there. Good luck to you!
PS: you can watch tv on one screen and write on another. It can even help with inspiration!
OMG! I absolutely love your attitude towards this process. If you think you can do it, you can do it. I’ve been writing for years but have yet had the confidence to actually do the thing. But why not just do it?
your new hair looks so cute and i can’t wait for your future novel!!! 💖🫶🏽
girl your my fav youtuberrr, btw the hair suits you so well can't get over it!!
I love the hair and I can’t wait to be able to read your book
Love this video! Can you create a video about strategies on how you stay in the right mindset to write?
I finished the brainstorming and basic plots of the first volume of my series like last year, but still haven't begun to actually write it. I did put it in my planner to start again in a few weeks. I'm defintiely more successful with a plotter but I prefer to just jump in. Can't wait to hear updates about yours!
Just found your channel you seem so cool! Love your hair.
Writing rn lol. Not a novelist, so I don't go through the pains of building characters and setting-creation, but as a sports writer, I do find myself caught in "research" (Watching a ton of basketball and going through stats). Tricky balance between planning and executing.
I just found your account and I just have to say you are so sweet with such a fun personality! I love the vibe you bring
Your videos are so entertaining! I feel like I'm listening to my inner monologue TT
Also a hair tutorial would be awesome. Love
it's the putting the bottle down at 17:34 only to pick it back up at 17:39 for me 😂 get that water, girl!!!
Yesssss ,my fav girl to watch ❤️
Really excited for the book
Hey Maya! I'm a Virgo too but I'm defiantly a pantser. Plotting discourages me sometimes idk how you do it😭but shoutout to you fr! Kind of in the same area as you, I'm obsessed w creating anything scary and psychological.
my dream was to be a writer in nyc and go to school for it but it got too expensive :/ i am happy to see someone who looks like me living my dream though
Good luck on the writing process!
My first video I’ve seen of you and I’m tapped in frrr
I loveeeee your hair girl it's so pretty
I just found you today and subbed! I can relate to you so hard, how you communicate, the hair, the fantasy books... I honestly though about being a writer but I can't focus enough. I'm excited for your novel. Take care
🤎🤎
i think heir of fire is my fav from the series. can't wait to hear what you think about it!!
Love ur hair btw
thank youuu!
The brows definitely got a tad bit lighter. But the look is giving. Evolution… Maya 2.0 ✨
Omg, outer banks was goodtttt!! 🔥
i love your vids so much ❤ I absolutely love how we are getting into the same things at the same time. It’s so relatable!!! I’m on the last book of the throne of glass series and i’m starting my loc journey this summer!!!!! Keep it up love 🥰
Love your life ❤keep expanding your creativity
Glad this popped up on my fyp!
Throne of glass it’s my fav book series ( one book till I’m done 😢 ) it’s my first time watching ur vlog and it was soo cool u mentioned it
The story gets better with each new chapter 🤞
In love with your hair!!!!!!
I’m loving the hair girllll 💗
🤎🤎
I’m still in middle school so I don’t really know what I want to become when I’m
Older but being a writer is one of many! I love books and writing so I think an author is maybe a good decision! I already have a notebook where I write all my little book ideas
please do a make-up routine cause the makeup is slaying!!!
your hair looks so good !!!!
welcome to da loc gangggggg I been wanting to write book tooooo 🥹
OMG I LOVE IT
thxx
Love the new editing style!!
Just discovered your channel and I’m excited to check out your other vids 😊
I love the hair color and short hair looks great on you
can you do a “how i edit my video” series? that would be so extremely helpful to a baby content creator haha!
Im rewriting my book right now the right way and im excited
I love the hair!!!!
I started my locs with braids and I was loced within 6 months so I think it really depends. I have really soft hair so it kept untangling in the twist. I live near the beach so I did a lot of salt rinses which helped
just stumbled upon your channel and insta and can i just say youre literally the sweetest most chill youtuber ive met in a while... like istg id wanna be friends w u :')
Love you and the vlog!!
Love u sooo much maya💖
9:50 magic saved my life too
sci-fi/magic book? YES I'LL BUYYYYY
11:57 “I definitely look like an alien a little bit!”🤣
9:48 if that ain’t meeeee
I’m loving the hair
thank youu!
Love the hair ❤️❤️
Ahhhhh girly yes you’re writing!!!!! Ahhhh❤❤❤❤