How I organise my Book Revisions (+FREE Notion Template!) Marta 2024-05-11 | Take a look at how I organise years worth of my own thoughts as well as beta reader feedback into a cohesive revision plan that allows me to work on my novel non-chronologically.Free Notion template: https://mica-gymnast-bd3.notion.site/a053df5cb82c405a9f97622a2f228832?v=d588f686312e4153ab2f74af97801330&pvs=4 Want to see how I managed to get beta feedback in the first place? youtu.be/bcaCrLq790o Interested in my experience going through this feedback and adding it to my database? youtu.be/n1wl-dmgf_o Timestamps0:00 Intro1:02 Revisions Planner9:57 Improvements for next round13:06 Making a Plan for draft 515:05 Defining story points16:46 Going through the first items17:43 Draft 5 plan and estimating revision timeline
Making Book Merch for ADASM! · Bookish Art Vlog Marta 2024-10-19 | In this video I have the incredible honour of making commissioned book merch for the release of A Dark and Secret Magic by the wonderful Wallis Kinney!You can now order her book here: penguinrandomhouse.com/books/767124/this-book-is-for-october-by-wallis-kinneyEnjoyed the music in this video? Then you are definitely going to enjoy the vibes in this book, seeing how I stole nearly all of it from the official ADASM playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=eqVM1PT-nFQ (thanks Wallis for saving me the effort of having to search for witchy music lol)Also follow Wallis on her various social media platforms:Youtube: @Wallisimo Instagram: instagram.com/wallisimo_writes TikTok: tiktok.com/@wallisimo Chapters:0:00 Getting my first art commission!0:58 First meeting1:17 What am I making?2:11 Imposter syndrome, my old friend4:52 Brainstorming6:20 The game plan7:35 Autumn sketch8:10 First thoughts9:04 Autumn line art10:53 Lost footage and timelines12:35 Autumn colour14:30 Illustration n.2 - pumpkin16:58 A very important announcement17:40 Back to work20:33 Pumpkin reveal21:13 Illustration n. 3 - cauldron25:33 A little holiday break27:09 Illustration n. 4 - cat31:08 Cat reveal and outroMusic from epidemic sound
Writing, Gardening, Art and Crochet · Cozy Weekend Vlog Marta 2024-10-05 | Come spend a cozy weekend with me, in this chill little vlog. We are doing a little writing, a little gardening out on the balcony, as well as working on a secret art project (which will have a separate vlog very soon!) and starting a new crochet blanket!Looking for more weekend vlogs?youtu.be/wLN9VWB8Z5g youtu.be/ezvUeRrQxLM Chapters:0:00 Intro0:53 Weekend goals2:11 Gardening3:27 Art project4:53 Sunday morning6:02 Writing and art update7:21 What I'm working on9:03 Starting a crochet project11:12 Making my first granny square12:05 Crochet-maths14:39 Outro
Plan With Me for the Last 100 Days of the Year Marta 2024-09-14 | Grab a cup of tea, settle down and lets get comfy together for a reset and goal setting session just in time for the Last 100 Days of 2024.Looking for other planning and goal setting videos?youtu.be/1OytXWUAQx8 youtu.be/nkRWbmIYpjo Chapters:0:00 Intro1:57 Notion Template4:37 Writing Goals6:28 Art Goals10:22 Youtube Goals13:34 Personal Goals15:38 Breaking it down17:09 Outro
Firing a GUN for ~Research~ · Writing and Travel Vlog Marta 2024-08-17 | In today's cozy writing vlog, we do extremely minimal writing, but we do learn how to shoot a gun, so there's that. Also featuring all my travel footage from my trip to Spain from a while back. Want to see how I organise my revisions? youtu.be/4cLSBl66MYU Fancy another writing vlog where we go travelling? youtu.be/VZ2inSz4bxI 2:07 writing update2:47 writing research4:02 Marta with gun - the movie4:45 second trip6:00 travel and writing update7:24 Spain day 28:29 Spain day 39:10 the return10:14 Marta with gun - boyfriend's cutCredit:Explosion effect by @Pigmentajans youtube.com/watch?v=ra2N2BasBLY License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
Writing Sprints with the Chaos Queens Marta 2024-06-28 | Come join us for peak-summer writing sprints. With the solstice behind us, the days are now getting shorter again, so let's make use of the long days and sunny evenings while we have them - by staying inside and writing a book :P Other types of productivity are also highly encouraged. Make sure you have a refreshing drink, it's going to get warm (and not just from the sun!) Subscribe to my lovely fellow chaos queens to catch future streams: ****Mars aka somberhoney****Jenny Was a Friend of Mine Pre-order: amazon.com/dp/B0D87GBWB4?ref_=pe_93986420_775043100 youtube.com/channel/UCRHG36V7HSfhLKmQ-qygEEQ instagram.com/mgellison.shb Buy Revelry in the Dark: azonlinks.com/B0CGYGBVVB Buy Harbinger: azonlinks.com/B0CP1QMST8 Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/somberhoney New Book Announcement!!!! youtu.be/0JLx33EpNhg?si=oXMnKibJqyuA00q_ ****Violet aka Writing Violet**** youtube.com/channel/UC6L1FkMNxbnejv-E24mdDpQ instagram.com/writingviolet Nostalgia Train Book Club announcement video: youtu.be/Mbq4xKTTjfk Nostalgia Train Book Club IG: instagram.com/nostalgiatrainbookclub Nostalgia Train Book Club Channel: youtube.com/@nostalgiatrainbookclub ****Crystal aka Crystal's Cluster**** youtube.com/channel/UCnaBEpQ0tGunUvi0PBHbWSw youtube.com/@DessertsandDragons instagram.com/crystalcgaming #authortube #writingsprints
Moving In Vlog 🏡🚚 · Setting up my Office, Organising my Bookshelf, Building Furniture Marta 2024-06-15 | I don't think I will ever feel like I've finished 'moving in', but I think it's about time I considered the move 'done enough' to share this vlog with you.Join me for a cozy vlog of organising, building furniture, setting up my lovely new creative writing space, set up and organise our new bookshelf and enjoy life in our first 'proper adult' flat.0:00 Arrival1:30 The work begins2:00 Day 23:50 Being a silly goose5:38 Writing corner (attempt 1)7:08 New bed8:44 New bookshelf12:08 Aesthetic new bookshelf13:57 New sofa16:38 Sofa reveal + plans for the day18:46 Writing corner (attempt 2)21:22 Writing corner (attempt 3)25:35 Final thoughts#movingvlog
May Chaos Reign 🌼🌿 · Writing and adjacent vlog Marta 2024-06-01 | Welcome to my May Chaos Reign Vlog!What's May Chaos Reign? Why, I'm glad you asked. If you like writing, reading, and other creative pursuits, enjoy the community aspect of a prompt based event and have always wanted to organise your own imaginary garden party, then you are in luck, because this year's instalment of our writing-and-adjacent community event covers all of these things. It is technically the last day of the event, but it's still entirely feasible to get in enough prompts to fill an entire garden party in just one day!You can watch our announcement livestream for a breakdown of the event here: youtube.com/live/08aXBpIbzg8?si=9JkY0jjGFgUdUcOu Still having trouble deciding what party-vibes to go for? Take our handy quiz: uquiz.com/G7QScI Looking for prompts, badges, calendars and all the visual fun? We've got you covered (and the link may actually work this time round!): drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SVSfEJyAIixRbVgJw9_EbvpxLYVl-iYp?usp=sharingMay Chaos Reign Event Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAJFl8l8hoRTK6oF8u3ybJ_uqphZ8cAcG Want to subscribe to my fellow event organisers?****Mars aka somberhoney****youtube.com/channel/UCRHG36V7HSfhLKmQ-qygEEQ instagram.com/mgellison.shbBuy Revelry in the Dark: azonlinks.com/B0CGYGBVVB Buy Harbinger: azonlinks.com/B0CP1QMST8 Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/somberhoney ****Violet aka Writing Violet****youtube.com/channel/UC6L1FkMNxbnejv-E24mdDpQ instagram.com/writingviolet Nostalgia Train Book Club announcement video: youtu.be/Mbq4xKTTjfk Nostalgia Train Book Club IG: instagram.com/nostalgiatrainbookclub ****Crystal aka Crystal's Cluster****Writing channel: youtube.com/channel/UCnaBEpQ0tGunUvi0PBHbWSw Fantasy baking channel: youtube.com/@DessertsandDragons instagram.com/crystalcgaming 0:00 Intro1:26 First few prompts3:20 Balcony writing3:57 Week 2 prompts5:52 Baking6:43 Week 3 prompts8:25 Gardening9:44 'Smoothies'10:11 Size queen for a day11:50 Outro and garden party wrap up#writing #writingcommunity Music:Reverie by Scott Buckley soundcloud.com/scottbuckleyCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: bit.ly/scott-buckley-reverieMusic promoted by Audio Library youtu.be/zAghUpatQcI
May Chaos Reign Sprint Relay Stream #1 Marta 2024-06-01 | Welcome to the second stream of out May Chaos Reign 10 hour sprint relay! Event playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAJFl8l8hoRTK6oF8u3ybJ_uqphZ8cAcG Follow my lovely cohosts: Anna: youtube.com/@AnnaRobbinsWrites instagram.com/annarobbins_writes Malin: youtube.com/@malintries instagram.com/malintries What's May Chaos Reign? Why, I'm glad you asked. If you like writing, reading, and other creative pursuits, enjoy the community aspect of a prompt based event and have always wanted to organise your own imaginary garden party, then you are in luck, because this year's instalment of our writing-and-adjacent community event covers all of these things. It is technically the last day of the event, but it's still entirely feasible to get in enough prompts to fill an entire garden party in just one day! You can watch our announcement livestream for a breakdown of the event here: youtube.com/live/08aXBpIbzg8?si=9JkY0jjGFgUdUcOu Still having trouble deciding what party-vibes to go for? Take our handy quiz: uquiz.com/G7QScI Looking for prompts, badges, calendars and all the visual fun? We've got you covered (and the link may actually work this time round!): drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SVSfEJyAIixRbVgJw9_EbvpxLYVl-iYp?usp=sharing
Writing and Productivity Sprints · May Chaos Reign Marta 2024-05-23 | Am I effectively reusing the thumbnail from the kick-off? Maybe. Does that mean this stream will be in any way as organised and filled with pre-planned questions as the kick off? Absolutely not 😂 Come join us for a chance to work on some May Chaos Reign prompts together, potentially invite some clowns into your garden party, or get some writing done while we keep you company. What's May Chaos Reign? Why, I'm glad you asked. If you like writing, reading, and other creative pursuits, enjoy the community aspect of a prompt based event and have always wanted to organise your own imaginary garden party, then you are in luck, because this year's instalment of our writing-and-adjacent community event covers all of these things. It's never too late to jump in if you have only just heard about this, you still have a full week to get in as many prompts as you like.You can watch our announcement livestream for a breakdown of the event here: youtube.com/live/08aXBpIbzg8?si=9JkY0jjGFgUdUcOu Still having trouble deciding what party-vibes to go for? Take our handy quiz: uquiz.com/G7QScI Looking for prompts, badges, calendars and all the visual fun? We've got you covered (and the link may actually work this time round!): drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SVSfEJyAIixRbVgJw9_EbvpxLYVl-iYp?usp=sharing My lovely cohosts for today: ~Stig~ IG: instagram.com/stigdyrdal Youtube (Troublemakers): youtube.com/@TheTroublemakersTM Youtube (Personal): youtube.com/@authorstigdyrdal ......hopefully I'll recruit more people between now and Thursday
Moving Out Vlog 🚚🏡 · Finally moving out of our student flat! Marta 2024-05-04 | After staying in our studenty flat almost 5 years after no longer being students, we are finally moving out. Moving in video coming in the next few weeks or so (still need to actually finish unpacking lmao).Timestamps:0:00 We're moving!3:45 The first few boxes5:43 Moving update7:15 Wallis comes to visit ♡8:20 Back to packing9:26 Nostalgia10:30 Obligatory chatty baking break18:02 Furniture update19:12 Lil trip down memory lane22:17 aaaaand back to packing23:23 The insanity starts24:41 Final push27:58 We're done!#movingvlog
May Chaos Reign · Kick Off Stream Marta 2024-05-03 | Join us for the kick-off of this year's May Chaos Reign - Chaos in Bloom! What's May Chaos Reign? Why, I'm glad you asked. If you like writing, reading, and other creative pursuits, enjoy the community aspect of a prompt based event and have always wanted to organise your own imaginary garden party, then you are in luck, because this year's instalment of our writing-and-adjacent community event covers all of these things. You can watch our announcement livestream for a breakdown of the event here (but never fear, I'm sure we'll be reexplaining at least half of it during this stream too!): youtube.com/live/08aXBpIbzg8?si=9JkY0jjGFgUdUcOu Still having trouble deciding what party-vibes to go for? Take our handy quiz: uquiz.com/G7QScI Looking for prompts, badges, calendars and all the visual fun? We've got you covered (and the link may actually work this time round!): drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SVSfEJyAIixRbVgJw9_EbvpxLYVl-iYp?usp=sharing And last but not least, make sure you are subscribed my fellow chaos queens and event organisers! We'll each be running one stream on one Thursday during the month of May, followed by a 12 hour stream relay at the end of the event. You don't want to miss out! ****Mars aka somberhoney**** youtube.com/channel/UCRHG36V7HSfhLKmQ-qygEEQ instagram.com/mgellison.shb Buy Revelry in the Dark: azonlinks.com/B0CGYGBVVB Buy Harbinger: azonlinks.com/B0CP1QMST8 Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/somberhoney ****Violet aka Writing Violet**** youtube.com/channel/UC6L1FkMNxbnejv-E24mdDpQ instagram.com/writingviolet Nostalgia Train Book Club announcement video: youtu.be/Mbq4xKTTjfk Nostalgia Train Book Club IG: instagram.com/nostalgiatrainbookclub ****Crystal aka Crystal's Cluster**** Writing channel: youtube.com/channel/UCnaBEpQ0tGunUvi0PBHbWSw Fantasy baking channel: youtube.com/@DessertsandDragons instagram.com/crystalcgaming #writingsprints #writing
Rereading My Book, Going over Beta Reader Feedback · Writing Vlog Marta 2024-04-27 | Join me for a cozy, chunky writing vlog where I re-read my own book after not touching it for over a year and then go over beta reader comments.I've been alternating between being ill and being off travelling all year, with an added house move in between, so this video has been a long time in the making. I hope you enjoy it!Some other videos you might be interested in:Sending the book to beta readers: youtu.be/bcaCrLq790o Finishing draft 3: youtu.be/8wGynKibqkw Finishing draft 1 of The Sequel: youtu.be/YG-3RlctxYc My character design playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAJFl8l8hoRSEwE-dLQcKQcMyOirB9Dt9 Timestamps:0:00 Project Sight so far2:10 The Plan2:47 The Re-read7:11 Museum date8:16 Re-read thoughts13:34 The first derailing15:42 Reviewing my own feedback18:07 Reviewing beta feedback23:45 Beta reading thoughts#writingvlog #writing
Leap Day Chaos Extravaganza · Writing(ish) Sprints Marta 2024-02-29 | Hello, welcome to yet another chaos queens writing stream during which I will inevitably not be writing. I am already dangerously low on sanity, so join us on Thursday to see how many more levels of unhinged we will be by then. Either that or I'll completely loose track of what day it is and sleep through the stream, we'll find out. Subscribe to my lovely cohosts and fellow queens whom I care about dearly and who are much more likely to have the brainpower to come up with interesting discussion topics than I will: ****Mars aka somberhoney**** youtube.com/channel/UCRHG36V7HSfhLKmQ-qygEEQ instagram.com/mgellison.shb Buy Revelry in the Dark: azonlinks.com/B0CGYGBVVB Buy Harbinger: azonlinks.com/B0CP1QMST8 Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/somberhoney ****Violet aka Writing Violet**** youtube.com/channel/UC6L1FkMNxbnejv-E24mdDpQ instagram.com/writingviolet Nostalgia Train Book Club announcement video: youtu.be/Mbq4xKTTjfk Nostalgia Train Book Club IG: instagram.com/nostalgiatrainbookclub ****Crystal aka Crystal's Cluster**** youtube.com/channel/UCnaBEpQ0tGunUvi0PBHbWSw instagram.com/crystalcgaming #authortube #writingsprints
All my Writing Statistics · 2023 Wrap-Up Marta 2023-12-27 | Join me as I go through all of my time-tracking and wordcount statistics of 2023! How do these hold up against last year?This year's Januwrimo Announcement, hosted by the lovely @writerofscribbles youtu.be/NLmV7s5gdHA?si=-DsDIl7zefVFY_0z Want to watch another statistics video? youtu.be/i2PP1OAKyTU Want to see why I had such a rough end of the year? youtu.be/97CusENCoug #authortube #writing
Post-NaNoWriMo Reset and Self-Care Vlog Marta 2023-12-20 | NaNoWriMo really took it out of me this year. Let's spend some time resetting and relaxing together, so we can tackle 2024 full of energy.Chapters:0:00 Intro1:58 Cleaning4:10 Stretching6:17 Baking
A slightly catastrophic NaNoWriMo Vlog Marta 2023-12-17 | I attempted and miserably failed at NaNoWriMo. Enjoy learning from (or laughing at) my mistakes, whichever makes you feel better.Wanna hear more about Project Voice? youtu.be/bN3Y2twEG_g Wanna watch my (very unconventional) NaNoWriMo attempt from last year? youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAJFl8l8hoRSEwE-dLQcKQcMyOirB9Dt9 Chapters:0:00 Intro1:01 Day 12:40 Week 14:36 Week 28:31 First (and only) reward10:24 The aftermath#nanowrimo2023 #writingvlog
Last Chance to get some Chaos-Sprints in this year! Marta 2023-12-14 | Whether you are trying to finish your WIP by the end of the year to have a fresh start in January, or just want some company to brainstorm last minute christmas gifts, the chaos queens are here for one last writing stream before the year ends. Dust off your to-do list and make sure you have your beverage of choice ready, because we are in for some serious sprinting time today (or not, it depends on how much my cohosts derail me :P ) ****Mars aka somberhoney**** youtube.com/channel/UCRHG36V7HSfhLKmQ-qygEEQ instagram.com/mgellison.shb Buy Revelry in the Dark: azonlinks.com/B0CGYGBVVB Buy Harbinger: azonlinks.com/B0CP1QMST8 Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/somberhoney ****Violet aka Writing Violet**** youtube.com/channel/UC6L1FkMNxbnejv-E24mdDpQ instagram.com/writingviolet Nostalgia Train Book Club announcement video: youtu.be/Mbq4xKTTjfk Nostalgia Train Book Club IG: instagram.com/nostalgiatrainbookclub ****Crystal aka Crystal's Cluster**** youtube.com/channel/UCnaBEpQ0tGunUvi0PBHbWSw instagram.com/crystalcgaming #authortube #writingsprints
Writercastle Steegilworferr · STREAM #12 · Sun 19 Nov - 10am EST - 3pm GMT Marta 2023-11-20 | Welcome to the final stream of Writercastle Steegilworferr! Event playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCwuSXDs7itLyUlNGa9K9Ts5I3C3uZa7W Follow my lovely cohosts: Anna: youtube.com/@AnnaRobbinsWrites instagram.com/annarobbins_writes Malin: youtube.com/@malintries instagram.com/malintries The Atelier, West Wing The old Atelier of the old-fashioned ways, at the top of the West Wing and on its west side, no longer has master of oil and canvas and students that study with willing abide. The old ways are gone, and pictures today are painted by means of selfies and such. You get what you pay for, as it is said. Remember this as you pay with a touch. But, here are desks in walnut for us good trying writers in a world very fast. At least we hear through the windows ajar the sounds of the falls as they did in the past.
Cafes, Book-shopping and Character Art · Cozy Preptober Writing Vlog Marta 2023-10-31 | Feeling like some last minute nanowrimo prep?Join me on a cozy brainstorming weekend as I figure out my new story and share a surprising amount of detail about it (for me, anyway).Chapters:0:00 Intro0:27 Introducing Project Voice3:10 Research session3:18 Slightly unhinged bake-and-chat8:02 Publishing thoughts and age-target considerations10:07 Muffins10:34 Plans for the rest of the day11:00 Coffee shop brainstorming session11:50 Update and book-haul14:58 Sunday15:37 Setting up a nano-account18:33 Character Profiles19:20 Character Art20:08 Final thoughts and outro#authortube #writingvlog #nanowrimo2023
Dark Academia Reading Vlog · Revelry in the Dark Marta 2023-10-18 | Join me as a read and celebrate the release of the lovely @somberhoney 's new book: Revelry in the Dark!Buy the book here: azonlinks.com/B0CGYGBVVB Subscribe to the on youtube: youtube.com/@somberhoney/featured Follow them on instagram: instagram.com/mgellison.shb Buy them a Ko-Fi and check out the cool member rewards: ko-fi.com/somberhoney Outro duck by special request of the boyfriend.Chapters:0:00 The Premise3:24 Castle Visit5:04 Reading update and making bookmarks8:00 Somberhoney-style productivity9:24 Little update and gushing about Revelry10:27 Part 211:58 Tea12:49 Jewellery making15:34 London trip and finishing the book18:18 Final thoughts and outro
Finishing My Novel! · Writing Vlog Marta 2023-10-11 | We did it! It took 10 months and far more hours than I care to admit, but we finally finished writing the Project Sight Sequel!Writing the first chapter at the beach: youtu.be/blvzh8j4-CE Want to get to know my characters (and see what they look like)? Then this playlist is for you: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAJFl8l8hoRSEwE-dLQcKQcMyOirB9Dt9 Want to see me finish my previous novel? youtu.be/8wGynKibqkw Chapters:0:00 Intro0:11 The Plan2:36 Let's go to the Beach!3:08 A short chat3:53 Brainstorming session4:46 Little update6:32 Writing with a full-time job9:17 Obligatory Tea9:44 Being indecisive11:00 Full Saturday of writing14:12 Sunday-night writing15:16 Cozy stormy writing session15:42 My boyfriend takes over the vlog (and I need a new camera)17:28 Night-time overwhelm20:37 Final push23:35 We did it!#authortube #writingvlog
Why do I do this to myself? Marta 2023-09-30 | If you fancy somewhere between 5 to 10 hours of writing sprints, you've come to the right place! Join me as I attempt to write the last 5 and 3/4 chapters of Project Sight, the Sequel, in one sitting. Make sure you grab your beverage of choice, we are going to be here for a while.#writingsprints #authortube
Writing Sprints with the Chaos Queens Marta 2023-09-29 | Are we actually streaming after only two weeks? Is this the return of semi-regular chaos streams? I gotta be honest, I don't actually know, but I sure hope so! ****Mars aka somberhoney**** youtube.com/channel/UCRHG36V7HSfhLKmQ-qygEEQ instagram.com/somber.honey Buy Revelry in the Dark: azonlinks.com/B0CGYGBVVB Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/somberhoney ****Violet aka Writing Violet**** youtube.com/channel/UC6L1FkMNxbnejv-E24mdDpQ instagram.com/writingviolet Nostalgia Train Book Club announcement video: youtu.be/Mbq4xKTTjfk Nostalgia Train Book Club IG: instagram.com/nostalgiatrainbookclub ****Crystal aka Crystal's Cluster**** youtube.com/channel/UCnaBEpQ0tGunUvi0PBHbWSw instagram.com/crystalcgaming #authortube #writingsprints
Writing, Sketching and Botanical Gardens · Cozy Weekend Vlog Marta 2023-08-23 | A quick and slightly spur-of-the-moment weekend vlog, with lots of writing, drawing and a visit to the botanical gardens. Enjoy 10 minutes of coziness at your leisure. Chapters:0:00 intro0:58 little writing update2:00 let's get to work!4:28 cozy drawing time7:00 happy Sunday :)8:12 botanical gardens trip9:56 rainy outro#writingvlog #authortube
Defeating Writers Block after a 2 month Hiatus · Writing Vlog Marta 2023-08-02 | It has taken me far too long to get around to editing this.As a little update from since I filmed this, I have actually more or less been able to stick to writing again since. Some weeks I only write for half an hour all week, but I've been able to write at least a little bit every week and I'm very proud of that :)Chapters:0:00 Intro2:57 Monday4:23 Tuesday6:32 Saturday8:24 Sunday12:32 One week later14:13 Outro
Camp Nano Writing Sprints with the Chaos Queens Marta 2023-07-21 | We are two thirds of the way through camp! How has your project been going? Are you heading for an easy win, or already struggling to keep up with the pace? Come chat with us and let us know! Make sure you are subscribed to all of the other Chaos Queens so you can catch all our other streams! (And also all of their fantastic videos) ****Crystal aka Crystal's Cluster**** youtube.com/channel/UCnaBEpQ0tGunUvi0PBHbWSw instagram.com/crystalcgaming ****Mars aka somberhoney**** youtube.com/channel/UCRHG36V7HSfhLKmQ-qygEEQ instagram.com/somber.honey ****Violet aka Writing Violet**** youtube.com/channel/UC6L1FkMNxbnejv-E24mdDpQ instagram.com/writingviolet Nostalgia Train Book Club announcement video: youtu.be/Mbq4xKTTjfk Nostalgia Train Book Club IG: instagram.com/nostalgiatrainbookclub #authortube #writingsprints
Brainstorming my Goals for the rest of the Year Marta 2023-07-19 | A little chatty brainstorming session where I try to get my life together and figure out my priorities for the rest of the year.Absolutely make sure you check out the lovely @AnnaRobbinsWrites version of this: youtube.com/watch?v=edyrA6yEnEI&t=1056s Chapters:0:00 Intro1:14 'Adult Life'4:18 Writing6:54 Youtube10:55 Writing Take 216:06 Art20:36 Prioritising24:18 Outro
Writetown Garlosia · The Library · Writing Sprints Marta 2023-07-17 | This library may not be large and impressive, but it’s still fairly well-known for its volumes on its shelves. Not as old as the Hall for the Scribes but still very old, it is likewise positioned away from the town and above it for added quiet. The head librarian here is a kind-hearted elderly woman who also happens to be the town’s weather master. And, the writing area here is most likely the quietest of them all. Event platlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCwuSXDs7itL9hLKaIRD-Q03YJkERY0uA Subscribe to my lovely cohosts: ****Crystal**** youtube.com/channel/UCnaBEpQ0tGunUvi0PBHbWSw instagram.com/crystalcgaming ****Grayson**** youtube.com/@graysonsbookmark instagram.com/grayson.yount.writes ****Anne**** Removable Echo: -Amazon: amazon.com/dp/B09X1WL8XG -Goodreads: goodreads.com/book/show/61031228-removable-echo -Storygraph: app.thestorygraph.com/books/4be529a0-a639-4bde-98e2-4cb5492fa168 Youtube: youtube.com/c/AuthorAnneSophie IG: instagram.com/authorannesophie
Map-Making, Plot Bunnies and Castles · May Chaos Reign Writing Vlog Marta 2023-06-28 | I can't believe it's almost July already! Is it too late to share my May Chaos Reign Vlog? It's a bit of a long one, so grab a drink, get cozy, and enjoy a month full of writing-adjacent adventures.Don't know what May Chaos Reign is? Here's the announcement playlist:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAJFl8l8hoRRpBE5mNKic_-2Vr6uaOaLS Check out @somberhoney MCR vlog too: youtu.be/41G8WS2CjQo Timestamps:0:00 Intro0:39 Hiking1:33 Little update3:20 Plot Bunny Day9:13 Becoming Royalty11:02 Half-way there11:39 Making prompt14:47 Designing the map17:47 The Set-Up20:48 Drawing the map#writingvlog #authortube
May Chaos Reign · Sea Kingdom Productivity Sprints Marta 2023-05-18 | We're just over half-way through the month! Come join us to get some last minute prompts ticked off. Perhaps cheer on an accountability buddy during the stream, or come defend us from traitorous Sky-visitors. My lovely co-hosts: ****Crystal**** youtube.com/channel/UCnaBEpQ0tGunUvi0PBHbWSw instagram.com/crystalcgaming ****Grayson**** IG: instagram.com/iwritewithpride Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/iwritewithpride Youtube: youtube.com/@iWriteWithPride/videos ****Katie**** youtube.com/@writerofscribbles youtube.com/@TheTroublemakersTM instagram.com/writerofscribbles writerofscribbles.wixsite.com/the-scribblings
Meeting Authortube Friends, Job Prep, Thesis Corrections · Camp April Writing Vlog (W3) Marta 2023-05-17 | Join me as I return to England and try to survive my final week as an unemployed person before starting the new job.Also subscribe to Wallis if you aren't already ♥youtube.com/@Wallisimo Camp April Vlogs 2023:Week 1: youtu.be/Idn7CKzKnjA Week 2: youtu.be/VZ2inSz4bxI Chapters:0:00 Intro0:15 What I've been up to1:20 Pretending to be a real adult3:35 Writing Update + Tackling the thesis proofread7:09 Why is this chapter so long?8:08 Behind schedule9:35 Friday10:23 This week's Camp April prompt11:35 Meeting Wallis in London!!!!12:04 Final stats and outroMusic by epidemic sound#writingvlog #campnanowrimo #authortube
Museum visits, Castles, Hiking and Sunshine · Camp April Writing Vlog (W2) Marta 2023-05-03 | In which I did more tourist-ing than writing.Chapters:0:00 Intro and Weekly Prompt Picking1:30 Banana Bread and Catch-Up5:48 Off to Spain!6:07 Little writing update8:07 Cafe writing8:27 Art Museum9:20 Writing and life update11:43 Tea with grandma ♥12:07 Epiphany12:56 Castle and Sculpture Museum14:40 Saturday Update15:33 Sunday Update16:54 Let's go Hiking!Music from epidemic sound#writingvlog #authortube #campnanowrimo
May Chaos Reign 2: Queens Clash (Announcement Part 1 :: Event Introduction) Marta 2023-04-13 | Welcome to our second installment of the May Chaos Reign Event! Make sure you watch all the announcement videos to find out all the prompts and fun things we are doing! Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAJFl8l8hoRRpBE5mNKic_-2Vr6uaOaLSMarta's Video (part 1): youtube.com/watch?v=ZATEWy33bmA Violet's Video (part 2): youtube.com/watch?v=R-oEnNUrtT0 Crystal's Video (part 3): youtube.com/watch?v=Zk5J2ao4yqE Mars's Video (part 4): youtube.com/watch?v=jjlSOngU6LA MCR Drive for Badges and Graphics: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QDSzNr9KL6PPJtLllz66XR9bNPzeGfsq?usp=sharing ~BINGO LINKS~ Sky Easy Board: bingobaker.com/#642afbd850a169c3 Sea Easy Board: bingobaker.com/#642b04eb8d1c0e70 Sky Star Board: bingobaker.com/#642afdec6e6e1e14 Sea Star Board: bingobaker.com/#642b05a1fc5ca321 Extreme Board: bingobaker.com/#642b063d05deef81 Bingo Space Explanations: docs.google.com/document/d/1Cprhihj-hyG5s579OboO1ISUt6zrY728FXpKPne81XM/edit?usp=sharing
Writing after a Hiatus, Fake Covers, Last Week on the Job · Camp April Writing Vlog (W1) Marta 2023-04-12 | A very eventful first week of camp nano! Not only was it my final week at my current job, I also was just returning to writing after a month and a half-writing hiatus. Join me for a delightful and productive first week of April. I recommend watching with your drink of choice.Chapters:0:00 My plans for camp0:56 Walk intermission1:16 Writing after the hiatus3:13 Weekly camp challenge!5:03 Let's make a book cover8:10 Little crochet break9:05 I'm leaving my job and I'm stressed11:39 Last day on the job12:18 How week one wentMusic by epidemic sound
Are you ready for Camp April? · Writing Sprints with the Chaos Queens Marta 2023-03-31 | I'm not. Join us for some sprints while I frantically try to scramble through the last of my March-to-do list (and inevitably get distracted by my friends and possibly end up crocheting again instead). Make sure you are subscribed to all of the other Chaos Queens so you can catch all our other streams! (And also all of their fantastic videos) ****Crystal aka Crystal's Cluster**** youtube.com/channel/UCnaBEpQ0tGunUvi0PBHbWSw instagram.com/crystalcgaming ****Mars aka somberhoney**** youtube.com/channel/UCRHG36V7HSfhLKmQ-qygEEQ instagram.com/somber.honey ****Violet aka Writing Violet**** youtube.com/channel/UC6L1FkMNxbnejv-E24mdDpQ instagram.com/writingviolet Nostalgia Train Book Club announcement video: youtu.be/Mbq4xKTTjfk Nostalgia Train Book Club IG: instagram.com/nostalgiatrainbookclub #authortube #writingsprints
Story Tellers Hearth Weekend Relay | Productivity Stream #8 Marta 2023-03-26 | Hiya! Welcome to Productivity Stream number 8 of the Storyteller's Hearth Event (previously known as the World Wide Writeathon). Join me and my wonderful lovely cohosts for some fun writing chats and hopefully a little productivity! ******COHOSTS***** ~Stig~ IG: instagram.com/stigdyrdal Youtube (Troublemakers): youtube.com/@TheTroublemakersTM Youtube (Personal): youtube.com/@stigdyrdal ~Grayson~ IG: instagram.com/iwritewithpride Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/iwritewithpride Youtube: youtube.com/@iWriteWithPride/videos ~Anne~ Removable Echo: -Amazon: amazon.com/dp/B09X1WL8XG -Goodreads: goodreads.com/book/show/61031228-removable-echo -Storygraph: app.thestorygraph.com/books/4be529a0-a639-4bde-98e2-4cb5492fa168 Youtube: youtube.com/c/AuthorAnneSophie IG: instagram.com/authorannesophie ******EVENT INFO***** This Event's hashtag is #SHWeekendRelay March 2023 Playlists: Productivity Streams — tinyurl.com/March2023Productivity Social Streams — tinyurl.com/March2023Social Vlogs — tinyurl.com/March2023Vlogs FUNDRAISER LINK World Central Kitchen: donate.wck.org/storytellershearth LINK TREE: World Wide Writeathon — https://linktr.ee/storytellershearth
Cozy Writing Vlog · 5k Weekend, Winning Januwrimo Marta 2023-03-22 | Remember that event that Katie organised back in January? Remember when it was still January?Due to life getting in the way this has been sitting on the editing-waitlist for a while, but I still really liked this vlog, so I hope you enjoy this even if I'm posting it in late March :P***Links mentioned***Katie Ann's Januwrimo Announcement: youtu.be/YcCDOX_tywE Michael's channel: @michaelcbchen Nostalgia Train Book Club: @nostalgiatrainbookclub Music from epidemic sound
Januwrimo, Hiking and Doggos · Writing Vlog Marta 2023-02-08 | Here's a vlog of the first week of Januwrimo aka the final week of my Spain holiday! Yes, I am aware that it's February, I'm doing my best.Januwrimo: youtu.be/YcCDOX_tywE Chapters:0:00 Intro0:45 My Goals1:56 Day 13:37 The struggle begins5:16 Hiking trip6:10 Doggos!6:35 Day 4 Update11:23 Crochet11:51 Day 5 Update13:18 Epiphany-ramble14:07 End of Week Update (and crochet reveal)Music by epidemic sound
Writing the Sequel! · Writing Vlog Marta 2023-01-25 | A little writing vlog during which I forgot about the concept of getting b-roll for two weeks straight lmao. Chapters:0:00 Intro and what we're working on5:12 Baking5:35 My holiday routine and an update9:12 Library trip15:26 The plan for the rest of the year16:51 Final Update and OutroMusic by epidemic sound#writingvlog #authortube
JanuWriMo Writing Sprints with the Chaos Queens! Marta 2023-01-19 | It's been a few months, but the Chaos Queens are back from winter-break! I'm extremely behind on JanuWriMo (who's surprised?) and desperately need to catch up, so join us for a stream that may actually be productive! (Or not, we'll see how off-track we get) Make sure you are subscribed to all of the other chaos queens so you can catch all our other streams! (And also all of their fantastic videos) ****Danni aka somberhoney**** youtube.com/channel/UCRHG36V7HSfhLKmQ-qygEEQ instagram.com/somber.honey ****Crystal aka Crystal's Cluster**** youtube.com/channel/UCnaBEpQ0tGunUvi0PBHbWSw instagram.com/crystalcgaming ****Violet aka Writing Violet**** youtube.com/channel/UC6L1FkMNxbnejv-E24mdDpQ instagram.com/writingviolet Nostalgia Train Book Club announcement video: youtu.be/Mbq4xKTTjfk Nostalgia Train Book Club IG: instagram.com/nostalgiatrainbookclub #authortube #writingsprints
Starting a New Novel! · Seaside Writing Vlog Marta 2023-01-18 | After allowing my brain to sabotage me for about a month, I took a trip to my favourite off-the-beaten-path beach and started writing my new novel!Chapters:0:00 Intro0:10 Writing Block and What I'm doing about it4:36 Let's go to the Beach!5:43 Leaving the Beach6:07 New POV Struggles9:49 How it went and what's next13:28 OutroMusic by epidemic sound#writingvlog #authortube
Ive made HOW MANY changes?! · WIP History Tag Marta 2023-01-04 | A tag video in which I chat about the many many changes that my draft has been through, and the very few things that remain the same.Original tag by @writerofscribbles : youtube.com/watch?v=y_gvahx_R8Q I'm not tagging anyone, because I can't for the life of me remember who has done this already and who hasn't. If you want to do it, consider yourself tagged.Questions:1. give a brief summary or tagline for your wip!2. when did you first get the idea for your current wip? 3. what were the first elements you came up with?4. what has remained the same in your story?5. what has changed in your story? Why?6. have you started drafting yet?7. how did you know who would tell the story? 8. what POV and tense is/will it be written in?9. do you have a title for your story?10. how did you know you were ready to tell this story?#authortube #writingcommunity Music by epidemic sound
Planning for 2023, Crochet and Brainstorming Sessions, Baking · Cozy Christmassy Weekend Vlog Marta 2022-12-21 | A little christmassy writing-prep vlog, in which I continue to procrastinate from starting my sequel, but with purpose this time.Links mentioned:Yule loge recipe: bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/yule_log_15656 Crochet flower pattern: atty-s.com/2022/02/flower-power-square-free-crochet-pattern.html Chapters:0:00 Intro and Weekend Plans1:15 Christmas market attempt2:24 Planning - The Plan4:19 Planning - The Result7:52 What the heck is happing with my writing life?10:05 Baking! :D12:38 Writing-adjacent Crochet Project15:08 How far I got, brainstorming thoughts and outroMusic by epidemic sound
Christmas Dinner Character Tag (Original Video) Marta 2022-12-14 | In which I write Christmas AU fanfic of my own characters in yet another attempt to procrastinate working on the sequel.Yes, I have noticed that the tag title and the thumbnail title are different. Apparently coming up with concise titles that fit in thumbnails easily is not my strength :PTag, you're it!@somberhoney , @writerofscribbles , @AnnaRobbinsWrites Questions:Gifts:1. Which one of your characters spends way too much money on gifts?2. Who gets a bulk discount and gives everyone the same gift?3. Which one of your characters would make handmade gifts?4. Who would pull an "oh I didn't realize we were doing gifts this year"?5. Who wraps everything in the highest amount of ribbons, bows and decorations?6. Which character wraps their gifts in tin-foil?7. Which character doesn't use wrapping paper and asks people to close their eyes?Clothes:8. Who wears a full Santa costume?9. Who looks best in a Santa hat?Food:10. Who is the head cook of the group?11. Who is not allowed anywhere close to the kitchen?12. Who gets to carve the turkey?Music:Deck the Halls B by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. [creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/](creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Source: [http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100368](http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100368)Artist: [http://incompetech.com/](http://incompetech.com)
Designing My Book Characters for NaNoWriMo! · Denly Marta 2022-12-07 | Welcome to the final part of my project where I design and draw my book characters for NaNoWriMo! This time I'm working on DenlyWant to watch other character design videos? I have a whole playlist of them! youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAJFl8l8hoRSEwE-dLQcKQcMyOirB9Dt9 Want to find out what type of muffin Denly would be (because this is a normal thing to be curious about :P)? You can do that here: youtu.be/g6LtQkPQn0o Special thanks to @somberhoney and @WritingViolet for beta-reading for me and letting me use their character-description answers!Chapters:0:00 Intro0:15 Brainstorming3:28 Portrait Drawing4:43 Update8:09 Full body Drawing8:43 Final Thoughts10:36 OutroMusic by epidemic sound#authortube #characterdesign
Designing My Book Characters for NaNoWriMo! · Ryan Marta 2022-11-30 | Welcome to the third part of my project where I design and draw my book characters for NaNoWriMo! In today's video I get to struggle through the process of drawing Ryan, my least favourite character to write, and apparently also my least favourite character to draw.Want to watch other character design videos? I have a whole playlist of them! youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAJFl8l8hoRSEwE-dLQcKQcMyOirB9Dt9 Want to find out what type of muffin Ryan would be? And get a sneak peak on the other characters coming up in the next few videos? You can do that here: youtu.be/g6LtQkPQn0o Special thanks to Danni for beta-reading for me and letting me use her character description answers!Danni: youtube.com/channel/UCRHG36V7HSfhLKmQ-qygEEQ Chapters:0:00 Intro1:33 Brainstorming5:07 Early sketching and shape language6:39 Struggles so far8:35 Full body sketches9:09 Re-started after a long break10:48 Finishing the Drawing11:54 Final Thoughts13:38 OutroMusic by epidemic sound#authortube #characterdesign
Designing My Book Characters for NaNoWriMo! · Thred Marta 2022-11-16 | Welcome to the second part of my project where I design and draw my book characters for NaNoWriMo! In today's video I get to work on Thred, who is my favourite character, but also definitely one of the hardest to draw.Missed the announcement video? You can find it here: youtu.be/qwRs0zrB6eM You can find part 1 of the project here, where I draw Lissa: youtu.be/r8Onhab7Hi0 Want to find out more about Thred as a character? You can watch his main character tag here: youtu.be/sSmWkkKkanIWant to find out what type of muffin Thred would be? And get a sneak peak on the other characters coming up in the next few videos? You can do that here: youtu.be/g6LtQkPQn0o Special thanks to Danni and Violet for beta-reading for me and letting me use their character description answers!Danni: youtube.com/channel/UCRHG36V7HSfhLKmQ-qygEEQ Violet: youtube.com/channel/UC6L1FkMNxbnejv-E24mdDpQ Chapters:0:00 Intro0:58 Brainstorming4:06 Early sketching8:11 Colouring9:14 Portrait Update10:12 Full body sketches10:28 Cheating11:45 Tweaks and details12:04 The Final Design13:57 OutroMusic by epidemic sound#authortube #characterdesign
Designing My Book Characters for NaNoWriMo! · Lissa Marta 2022-11-09 | Welcome the the first part of my super secret nano project!This year I will be designing and drawing my book characters during October and November as a little rebel-style nano-challenge, and we are starting with Lissa!Missed the announcement video? You can find it here: youtu.be/qwRs0zrB6eM Want to find out more about Lissa as a character? You can watch her main character tag here: youtu.be/wMAUSsLm29w Want to find out what type of muffin Lissa would be? And get a sneak peak on the other three characters coming up in the next few videos? You can do that here: youtu.be/g6LtQkPQn0o Special thanks to Danni and Violet for beta-reading for me and letting me use their character description answers!Danni: youtube.com/channel/UCRHG36V7HSfhLKmQ-qygEEQ Violet: youtube.com/channel/UC6L1FkMNxbnejv-E24mdDpQ Chapters:0:00 Intro0:37 Brainstorming2:23 Early sketching2:58 Portrait Design6:03 Colouring6:20 Portrait Update9:05 Full body sketches12:05 Tweaks and details12:45 The Final Design14:35 OutroMusic by epidemic sound#authortube #characterdesign
What Im working on for NaNoWriMo Marta 2022-11-02 | It is time to spill the beans on the 'secret nano project' I've been working on for the last month. I am so happy (and terrified) to finally share this with you. Are you participating in NaNoWriMo? Let me know what you are working on!Curious about my characters and don't want to wait for a week to learn more about them? You can watch this video to find out what type of muffin they would be: youtu.be/g6LtQkPQn0o Want to watch me finishing my Project Sight rewrites? There's a whole vlog for that as well: youtu.be/8wGynKibqkw Music from epidemic sound#authortube #nanowrimo
