How To Overcome WRITER'S BLOCK | NaNoWriMo 2018 Week 2 Vlog

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  • @nathanthetailor
    @nathanthetailor 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I tried to do nano this year, I got 2000 words done on day 1, but from there on I was just so mentally drained I couldn't keep up, so I've decided to just write my story on my own time as it's my first time doing Nano and I have school work to keep up with. So I guess I'll try again next year. Congrats to anyone who is resilient enough to stick with it.

    • @maisiequinn8512
      @maisiequinn8512 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I always try really hard to nano, and I usually get about four chapters done. It's a nice kickstarter for the year, but I don't write the whole book. I just try to write as much as I can. Keep on writing, and don't let it bother you if you don't finish the book in a month. It's a superhuman feat, especially if you have schoolwork to keep up with. Just do your best, and don't worry about anything else.

  • @KimChance1
    @KimChance1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    You're killing, Nano! Congrats on 15K! :)

  • @authoralanaqalbertson
    @authoralanaqalbertson 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Me too - I still only do Flintstones Chewables by of it. Great job on your nano wc- you’re totally rockin it! Way to keep everyone motivated with your vlogs.

  • @love.journals1415
    @love.journals1415 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you for making this. I have a writer's block this week. It's my first time to join NaNoWriMo so it's still a frustrating process for me. Thank you so much. and I too, hate taking vitamins.
    Thanks again Kristen Martin

  • @madin.7125
    @madin.7125 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for making this I have writer's block now during NaNoWriMo!

  • @michalehess2178
    @michalehess2178 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm so behind. However, after watching this vlog. I know I can get it done. Maybe it's the story that's causing the writer's block. So, tomorrow morning, I will have two writing sessions and in the afternoon another two more. I have written 56,765 words in twelve days. And it was my first time at NANOWRIMO. Thank you for keeping it real.

  • @madeleinecarrington7933
    @madeleinecarrington7933 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I know one time you mentioned a “bible” for your book once and I was hoping you could make a video on that.

  • @MandiLynnWrites
    @MandiLynnWrites 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Girl, you are KILLING it! Hoping this video helps inspire me to get some of my words in today!

  • @samanthadavidson9303
    @samanthadavidson9303 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You’re rocking it out doll! This weekend has killed my progress, but it won’t stop me or slow me down!

  • @RandomRandisRamblings
    @RandomRandisRamblings 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wasn't planning to do NaNo this year, then the cast of a long neglected story appeared and I got dragged along. I'm at 7k words right now, aiming to reach 10k before I head to bed tonight. I love your vlogs. Your house is amazing. And I like your hair's natural state! I think most of us have hair more on the side of wavy, when we don't process the heck out of it.

  • @daizchalkx8490
    @daizchalkx8490 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was so hyper watching this, I actually yelled out “Go Kristen go!” during one of the time lapses. Also can I just say you looked beautiful in every clip - with and without make-up. It’s amazing to see you blooming in so many ways. You’ve come so far since you started this channel, I’m so proud of you!
    I’ve done my writing today (it’s lunchtime currently) - my problem at the moment is motivating myself to study. I’m gonna try cheering myself on like I did for you, haha. GO GO GO

  • @LEGOPhoenixWarrior
    @LEGOPhoenixWarrior 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes, this vlog was so fantastic! I love you and your videos with a passion! I can't wait for next week's vlog

  • @joannaholden943
    @joannaholden943 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much for making these videos! Watching you write your novel and share both the victories and the struggles of writing is SO inspirational!

  • @noazange8696
    @noazange8696 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whaha, your aha-moment was priceless! Go Kristen!

  • @rmmulkey
    @rmmulkey 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are doing fantastic! Watching you push through a block was very inspiring. Everyone always says you just gotta push through but you allowed everyone to actually watch your process and the results. Much like writing, showing is much better than telling 😉

  • @imit1989
    @imit1989 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love that you are so authentic, that you show every part of your life and not just the good and amazing, but also the struggles, and we learn more from that. Thank you so much, Have a blessed day, Kristen!

  • @audreydenholm8615
    @audreydenholm8615 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you!! And you are rocking your natural hair and I love it!! It is still so refreshing to see authors being 'real' with their process, ups AND downs & I adore your authenticity x

  • @KileyKeeling
    @KileyKeeling 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love this video! It’s always so inspirational to watch your vlogs 😍😍😍😍

  • @azureocean8571
    @azureocean8571 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg I had no idea you play video games! Awesome to know, haha. You really are nailing nanowrimo too, niice ^^

  • @spedcuber178
    @spedcuber178 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yay! Another writing vlog! I love these so much. I did a similar thing this week and started writing more on other days to give myself a break once a week when I go to visit my brother an hour away. I am still on schedule almost half way through the month which is surprising for my first NaNoWriMo. I still have not come up with character names, referring to them as MC and SC3 (Side Character 3) and such. I need to get on that.

  • @jasminecollins897
    @jasminecollins897 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I hate taking pills, too. Gummy vitamins for adults are awesome.

  • @alexclarke0409
    @alexclarke0409 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Witcher III is so good!! They're making it into a Netflix show and it's also based on a book series.

  • @SeekingVega
    @SeekingVega 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey there! Great vlog! So cool that you are a black belt in Taekwondo! I'm a black belt in Judo 😄.
    As for NaNo, I'm finally done re-reading my unfinished novel; I think I'll be able to start writing tonight.
    Have a great week 3!

  • @anne-marielandry4465
    @anne-marielandry4465 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don’t know whether to feel depressed or motivated 😂. Truly happy for you. You are killing NaNo as always!
    I’m so behind, again. Can’t seem to write every day for some reason, I certainly can’t do your word counts in an hour! Hoping with time and some consistency I’ll get better at this.

    • @anne-marielandry4465
      @anne-marielandry4465 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well......I just powered through 2200 words! That’s a first. Maybe I’m just not a daily writer....

  • @roxannawhatever
    @roxannawhatever 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing! This has been very motivational 👏🏼

  • @deannaunwritten
    @deannaunwritten 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Also, that game is amazing! I use that soundtrack when I write!!!

  • @kaoa31
    @kaoa31 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love, love, love your writing vlogs. They give me the gas and the energy I need when I'm lazy to write. It is refreshing and motivating. I would like to see more of Kristen person too, outside the author. Kisses.

  • @alexandraroselyn
    @alexandraroselyn 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your vlogs are my favorite

  • @maramiller3741
    @maramiller3741 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Shew I feel your frustration with the writers block. I’m having a bad one. And then my glasses broke.
    Fuck it. I’m gonna go work now. You inspired me. 😁 broken glasses or not

  • @calliegrace98
    @calliegrace98 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love Skyrim! I play on my PC and it helps a lot with inspiration when I slow down with my writing motivation.

  • @LEGOPhoenixWarrior
    @LEGOPhoenixWarrior 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    3:25 I was giving you applause 👏🙌

  • @LifesGuideToExcellence
    @LifesGuideToExcellence 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the advice

  • @AuthorDarrellCScottJr
    @AuthorDarrellCScottJr 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Listening to your videos while writing. 🤣 pumped out 1,500 words in an hour.

  • @blog_of_obvious_things
    @blog_of_obvious_things 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    congrats on 15k... lol I'm a bit stuck at 10k, but going strong!

  • @joshliam1967
    @joshliam1967 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Regular vitamins are nooo fun! Lately though I've been all about gummy vitamins, and I'm convinced they're the greatest invention ever. Congrats on your word count!

  • @franzii9
    @franzii9 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loving the long weekly vlogs! :) and btw, what's your Zodiac sign?

  • @kaylah301
    @kaylah301 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Witcher is my favorite video game! I loved Skyrim too, but I think the Witcher is even better! As a writer, I loved the story line and the character development, I hope you enjoy the game as much as I have!

  • @angbane
    @angbane 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the advice for beating writer's block. It's great to see it in practice-really got you unstuck
    Though you're version of a messy desk is my idea of tidy 😄

  • @Aelfswythe
    @Aelfswythe 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh yeah, I'm the same about vitamins. Having to swallow too many makes me gag, so chewables it is! They taste way better anyway. :-) Great work on your NaNo goals!

  • @KhasAdun1990
    @KhasAdun1990 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been working on a text-adventure game since last April, and I thought how neat it would be have such a high word count. Well, I checked the word count on it, and it's up to 18,806 words, which is about 10,000 more words than I expected to find.

  • @laurafoster327yt
    @laurafoster327yt 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I try to stick with gel caps for things like Aleve if I can get them. The smaller the pill, the better. Currently experiencing writing block, but I'm just going to keep writing regardless of how horrible it turns out. I keep having to add "he said" and "she said" and it's not flowing properly right now.

  • @alisonf.haring3411
    @alisonf.haring3411 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely vlog! You're doing good this NaNo, congrats!
    And taking pills is never nice, I actually don't know a single person who likes it haha

  • @languagetraveller
    @languagetraveller 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    it's crazy how "late" it gets dark where you are, because here in Lithuania it's dark at like 4:30pm now... basically, it's quite dark and gloomy all day now and I just can't wait to see the sun again :(((

  • @sadiemcc9363
    @sadiemcc9363 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are so lucky. I had writer's block for the first 4 days of NaNoWriMo, switched to another story, then got sick, and even including the stuff I wrote for the old book I'm still thousands of words behind 😫. Any tips of getting back on track without overwhelming myself so drastically? My current goal is 25,000 by the 16th, and I'm at 14,151 (day 12)

  • @Mang0Tango
    @Mang0Tango 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice moon pants!

  • @jennahomes6064
    @jennahomes6064 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am writing a new book series it's called fear and I'm starting book one! You inspire me! I'm not even a teen yet and I already wrote five books but I can't publish them sadly my mom won't let me. I ges I'm to young😰

  • @Hendricana
    @Hendricana 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am so curious about what it is about the difficult character that makes him tricky for you. I wonder if he is partly based upon someone who perplexes you in some way. Would it help if you just let go of control and let him be who he is? You can always change it later if you hate it, but sometimes good things come from the bad. Just an idea that may be completely off base but I thought I would share it just in case :)

  • @Sakuramidnight61
    @Sakuramidnight61 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got writers block on the wrong time (my teacher gave us one day to do a assignment) and for a writer that’s never enough for me and when that happens I just freak out and it won’t even make sense in just one day.
    Any advise for that?

  • @janethaedwards3034
    @janethaedwards3034 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are you still using your lovey packing/ shipping room?

  • @Alice-rc2hn
    @Alice-rc2hn 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yay well done. Love these Vlogs. So polished and slick (as per usual) I'm on 18,122 atm. Um... what is that wrapping your pasta? Is it some kind of heat mat? It looks like the head of a creature from Stranger Things. 🙃🙃

  • @lisapickren6997
    @lisapickren6997 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Running is always enjoyable for me, but running during NaNo? That can work wonders for physical health, mental health, and writer's block!!

  • @deannaunwritten
    @deannaunwritten 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have been aiming at a similar word count, 2k, to try an make things easier. Sometimes its much easier than others >·

  • @feelingsintheabyss470
    @feelingsintheabyss470 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just found your channel,and it’s really interesting!I recently started writing books and I’m just looking around TH-cam and stuff for tips.Anyways,I’ve got a question:What is NaNoWriMo?

    • @AuthorKristenMartin
      @AuthorKristenMartin  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! And NaNoWriMo stands for 'National Novel Writing Month'. You can learn more at www.nanowrimo.org 🙂

  • @miguelsantos84
    @miguelsantos84 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Kristen, I just found your channel, I'm a writer as well, well, I try to be. I started writing my first Novel in September and I'm currently stuck at Chapter 25 with 36 thousand words done (my goal is 90 thousand words). In a good day I write at least a thousand words, in a really bad day I don't write anything. I don't know what to write next since middle March, I want to finish this Novel (hopefully) this Summer. By the way, even if I finish my Novel I have a feeling that no one wants to or will read it because here in my Country I have to pay a lot of money to Publish my stories. Is it normal to think that my Novel isn't good enough? Take care.

  • @goodvibesgal4561
    @goodvibesgal4561 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im trying to write a novel but my story line i not working well

  • @jmlynne
    @jmlynne 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm VERY behind. I was ill last week and I'm trying to fight my 1.5 year long writer's block. So I'm about 10k behind… That's sad :")

  • @kms_23
    @kms_23 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am not a fan of taking pills either! A great alternative for vitamins pills are gummy vitamins. They taste good and are good for you!

  • @feelingsintheabyss470
    @feelingsintheabyss470 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don’t like taking pills either!

  • @santanasg8445
    @santanasg8445 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    whaaaaat how voting took you only 15 minutes??? is it usually that way in the US? :O Just curious haha, maybe my country is the only one that takes an eternity to vote :P

  • @talesfromapolkcountygirl7743
    @talesfromapolkcountygirl7743 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hate taking pills as well. They suck.

  • @heatherkirchhoff6185
    @heatherkirchhoff6185 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hate taking pills too. 😖

  • @acourtofbooksandpages8776
    @acourtofbooksandpages8776 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I also hate taking pills, I've actually only ever taken 1 my whole life and resort to taking liquids or crushing up a pill and mixing it in with pudding 😂

  • @micaelaleamann4793
    @micaelaleamann4793 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hate taking pills🙄🙄🙄🙄

  • @katiemanges8566
    @katiemanges8566 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    i'm so behind ):

  • @how_tragic
    @how_tragic 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can’t take any tablets; I always have to crush them into a liquid and take them as a shot😂
    It’s manky.

  • @j.m.thomas1007
    @j.m.thomas1007 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What happened to your wavy hair ☹️ I liked it. I hate taking pills too, you hate taking pills now what until you get pregnant 😞😏 instead of taking several pills maybe you should try a prenatal multi plus DHA pill that contains everything in one that might help. Nano is such a breeze for you, I enjoy how easy you make it same and how you get around certain obstacles like writers block.

  • @violettsuki
    @violettsuki 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you keep your teeth so white if you drink this much coffee!! O:

    • @violettsuki
      @violettsuki 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Sohiawrites Has she ever talked about what product she uses or how she does?

    • @AuthorKristenMartin
      @AuthorKristenMartin  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The teeth whitener I use is always linked in the description box since I’m an affiliate ☺️

  • @moo690000
    @moo690000 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Witcher will ruin you for video games. You will probably find yourself saying that Witcher did it better when you try other games.