FAQS →How old are you? - 26 →How long have you been writing? - Since I was 8 →Where do you live? - I keep that private for safety reasons, but I grew up in Vancouver. →Where did you go to university and what did you study? - I keep my university information private, but I majored in writing with a concentration in fiction. →What are your pronouns? - They/them or she/her →Where can I read your books? - None of my books are published yet, but you can read my published short fiction in my linktree (linked above!) →So when will your book be published? - I don’t know! I’m in the revision process right now, but I can’t predict exactly when I’ll have a book published. But I’m working on it! →Do you plan to traditionally publish or self publish? - Traditionally publish →Will you read my book/story/chapter/mentor me? - Unfortunately I cannot accommodate these requests because editing/critiquing is a labour intensive task that I can’t afford to do for free alongside my job, my own writing, and running this platform. If you would like to hire me for paid editing work, contact me privately on twitter or instagram.
ANNOTATE A SHORT STORY WITH ME! (Los Angeles by Ling Ma) | Anatomy of a Short Story #1ShaelinWrites2023-08-18 | Los Angeles by Ling Ma (originally published in Granta): granta.com/los-angeles-ma
FAQS →How old are you? - 26 →How long have you been writing? - Since I was 8 →Where do you live? - I keep that private for safety reasons, but I grew up in Vancouver. →Where did you go to university and what did you study? - I keep my university information private, but I majored in writing with a concentration in fiction. →What are your pronouns? - They/them or she/her →Where can I read your books? - None of my books are published yet, but you can read my published short fiction in my linktree (linked above!) →So when will your book be published? - I don’t know! I’m in the revision process right now, but I can’t predict exactly when I’ll have a book published. But I’m working on it! →Do you plan to traditionally publish or self publish? - Traditionally publish →Will you read my book/story/chapter/mentor me? - Unfortunately I cannot accommodate these requests because editing/critiquing is a labour intensive task that I can’t afford to do for free alongside my job, my own writing, and running this platform. If you would like to hire me for paid editing work, contact me privately on twitter or instagram.
OUTRO MUSIC: "l u v t e a [acoustic]" by Autumn Keys
SOCIAL Twitter: twitter.com/shaelinbishop Instagram: instagram.com/shaelinbishop Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/5803057-shaelin-bishopwhen you wonder if your book is any good...🦋 FANTASY NOVEL WRITING VLOGShaelinWrites2024-09-27 | TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - I am a god who doesn't experience jet lag 1:34 - current writing progress 3:20 - my book has no subplots?? 5:00 - getting stuck at the act 1 break 6:18 - is my book romantasy, fantasy romance, or a secret third thing 13:30 - hello from the frankfurt airport roof terrace 15:13 - how travel has changed my writing habits 18:14 - struggling with the quality of the draft 24:00 - no-energy writing
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FAQS →How old are you? - 26 →How long have you been writing? - Since I was 8 →Where do you live? - I keep that private for safety reasons, but I grew up in Vancouver. →Where did you go to university and what did you study? - I keep my university information private, but I majored in writing with a concentration in fiction. →What are your pronouns? - They/them or she/her →Where can I read your books? - None of my books are published yet, but you can read my published short fiction in my linktree (linked above!) →So when will your book be published? - I don’t know! I’m in the revision process right now, but I can’t predict exactly when I’ll have a book published. But I’m working on it! →Do you plan to traditionally publish or self publish? - Traditionally publish →Will you read my book/story/chapter/mentor me? - Unfortunately I cannot accommodate these requests because editing/critiquing is a labour intensive task that I can’t afford to do for free alongside my job, my own writing, and running this platform. If you would like to hire me for paid editing work, contact me privately on twitter or instagram.
OUTRO MUSIC: "l u v t e a [acoustic]" by Autumn Keys
SOCIAL Twitter: twitter.com/shaelinbishop Instagram: instagram.com/shaelinbishop Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/5803057-shaelin-bishopRecent Reads #55 | weird girl fiction & translated booksShaelinWrites2024-09-20 | THE BOOKS 0:00 - Intro 1:06 - Boulder by Eva Baltasar 2:45 - How Should a Person Be by Sheila Heti 4:00 - Rosewater by Liv Little 7:41 - Solo Dance by Kitomi Li 9:20 - Chelsea Girls by Eileen Myles 10:37 - What We Both Know by Fawn Parker 12:12 - A Good Happy Girl by Marissa Higgins 14:08 - Your Driver is Waiting by Priya Guns 16:22 - Silver Repetition by Lily Wang 17:27 - What We Talk About When We Talk About Love
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FAQS →How old are you? - 26 →How long have you been writing? - Since I was 8 →Where do you live? - I keep that private for safety reasons, but I grew up in Vancouver. →Where did you go to university and what did you study? - I keep my university information private, but I majored in writing with a concentration in fiction. →What are your pronouns? - They/them or she/her →Where can I read your books? - None of my books are published yet, but you can read my published short fiction in my linktree (linked above!) →So when will your book be published? - I don’t know! I’m in the revision process right now, but I can’t predict exactly when I’ll have a book published. But I’m working on it! →Do you plan to traditionally publish or self publish? - Traditionally publish →Will you read my book/story/chapter/mentor me? - Unfortunately I cannot accommodate these requests because editing/critiquing is a labour intensive task that I can’t afford to do for free alongside my job, my own writing, and running this platform. If you would like to hire me for paid editing work, contact me privately on twitter or instagram.
TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - travel/writing plans and update 2:39 - ho chi minh city 3:10 - mekong delta/sleeper bus writing 5:23 - floating market 6:05 - exploring kyoto 7:07 - chatty japan travel update/my love of writing on public transport 10:52 - the best ramen of my life 11:56 - exploring kyoto pt 2 12:51 - tokyo 13:20 - final writing update
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FAQS →How old are you? - 26 →How long have you been writing? - Since I was 8 →Where do you live? - I keep that private for safety reasons, but I grew up in Vancouver. →Where did you go to university and what did you study? - I keep my university information private, but I majored in writing with a concentration in fiction. →What are your pronouns? - They/them or she/her →Where can I read your books? - None of my books are published yet, but you can read my published short fiction in my linktree (linked above!) →So when will your book be published? - I don’t know! I’m in the revision process right now, but I can’t predict exactly when I’ll have a book published. But I’m working on it! →Do you plan to traditionally publish or self publish? - Traditionally publish →Will you read my book/story/chapter/mentor me? - Unfortunately I cannot accommodate these requests because editing/critiquing is a labour intensive task that I can’t afford to do for free alongside my job, my own writing, and running this platform. If you would like to hire me for paid editing work, contact me privately on twitter or instagram.
OUTRO MUSIC: "l u v t e a [acoustic]" by Autumn Keys
SOCIAL Twitter: twitter.com/shaelinbishop Instagram: instagram.com/shaelinbishop Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/5803057-shaelin-bishopRecent Reads #54 | weird fables, experimental fiction, & poetry wrap-upShaelinWrites2024-09-09 | TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 1:42 - Poor Deer by Claire Oshetsky 2:59 - Alphabetical Diaries by Sheila Heti 5:44 - Desperada by Sofia Mostaghimi 6:40 - Now She is Witch by Kirsty Logan 8:10 - The Museum of Human History by Rebekah Bergman 9:35 - Study for Obedience by Sarah Bernstein 10:44 - Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon 12:44 - Mysterious Fragrance of the Yellow Mountains by Yasuko Thanh 14:17 - Half Blood Blues by Esi Edugyan 15:29 - My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante 16:25 - Poetry Wrap-Up
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FAQS →How old are you? - 26 →How long have you been writing? - Since I was 8 →Where do you live? - I keep that private for safety reasons, but I grew up in Vancouver. →Where did you go to university and what did you study? - I keep my university information private, but I majored in writing with a concentration in fiction. →What are your pronouns? - They/them or she/her →Where can I read your books? - None of my books are published yet, but you can read my published short fiction in my linktree (linked above!) →So when will your book be published? - I don’t know! I’m in the revision process right now, but I can’t predict exactly when I’ll have a book published. But I’m working on it! →Do you plan to traditionally publish or self publish? - Traditionally publish →Will you read my book/story/chapter/mentor me? - Unfortunately I cannot accommodate these requests because editing/critiquing is a labour intensive task that I can’t afford to do for free alongside my job, my own writing, and running this platform. If you would like to hire me for paid editing work, contact me privately on twitter or instagram.
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - vancouver to hanoi travel day 1:00 - where am I/what am I writing 5:08 - the bac ha market 6:00 - arriving in sapa 6:34 - overnight trek 7:36 - hanoi food tour 8:37 - travel update/tapping into my book's voice 12:30 - hanoi at night/cooking class/flying to indonesia 14:04 - writing in bukit lawang 15:53 - monkeys/jungle trek 17:38 - trekking recap/monkeygate 2024/writing update 20:50 - jungle trek day 2 (amazing orangutang sighting!) 24:37 - chatting about my time in indonesia/writing progress
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FAQS →How old are you? - 26 →How long have you been writing? - Since I was 8 →Where do you live? - I keep that private for safety reasons, but I grew up in Vancouver. →Where did you go to university and what did you study? - I keep my university information private, but I majored in writing with a concentration in fiction. →What are your pronouns? - They/them or she/her →Where can I read your books? - None of my books are published yet, but you can read my published short fiction in my linktree (linked above!) →So when will your book be published? - I don’t know! I’m in the revision process right now, but I can’t predict exactly when I’ll have a book published. But I’m working on it! →Do you plan to traditionally publish or self publish? - Traditionally publish →Will you read my book/story/chapter/mentor me? - Unfortunately I cannot accommodate these requests because editing/critiquing is a labour intensive task that I can’t afford to do for free alongside my job, my own writing, and running this platform. If you would like to hire me for paid editing work, contact me privately on twitter or instagram.
OUTRO MUSIC: "l u v t e a [acoustic]" by Autumn Keys
SOCIAL Twitter: twitter.com/shaelinbishop Instagram: instagram.com/shaelinbishop Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/5803057-shaelin-bishopRecent Reads #53 | So many incredible books!!ShaelinWrites2024-04-01 | 0:00 - Intro 0:53 - The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff 2:31 - Maddalena and the Dark by Julia Fine 3:32 - The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri 5:04 - Lucky Red by Claudia Cravens 7:12 - Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar 9:27 - The First Bad Man by Miranda July 10:46 - Minor Detail by Adania Shibli 12:45 - The Light of Eternal Spring by Angel Di Zhang 13:57 - Girlfriends by Emily Zhou 14:42 - The Skin and Its Girl by Sarah Cypher
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FAQS →How old are you? - 27 →How long have you been writing? - Since I was 8 →Where do you live? - I keep that private for safety reasons, but I grew up in Vancouver. →Where did you go to university and what did you study? - I keep my university information private, but I majored in writing with a concentration in fiction. →What are your pronouns? - They/them or she/her →Where can I read your books? - None of my books are published yet, but you can read my published short fiction in my linktree (linked above!) →So when will your book be published? - I don’t know! I’m in the revision process right now, but I can’t predict exactly when I’ll have a book published. But I’m working on it! →Do you plan to traditionally publish or self publish? - Traditionally publish →Will you read my book/story/chapter/mentor me? - Unfortunately I cannot accommodate these requests because editing/critiquing is a labour intensive task that I can’t afford to do for free alongside my job, my own writing, and running this platform. If you would like to hire me for paid editing work, contact me privately on twitter or instagram.
0:00 - how my gay little mind cooked up this novel 2:40 - what is it about 4:36 - a non-sensical prologue 6:53 - i said end the prison industrial complex??? 9:50 - 'sarcastic' dialogue lol 12:07 - the worst action scene every written 13:49 - she's so sad that she's an assassin 15:17 - the protag is sooo sassy 16:12 - katniss & rue moment 17:47 - huge plot twist!! 18:15 - a dream sequence oooooohh 19:25 - a wild yet predictable plot point 21:12 - finally we're almost done 21:35 - the most polite execution you've ever seen 23:21 - it's revolution time baybeeee 25:00 - thank god it's over
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FAQS →How old are you? - 27 →How long have you been writing? - Since I was 8 →Where do you live? - I keep that private for safety reasons, but I grew up in Vancouver. →Where did you go to university and what did you study? - I keep my university information private, but I majored in writing with a concentration in fiction. →What are your pronouns? - They/them or she/her →Where can I read your books? - None of my books are published yet, but you can read my published short fiction in my linktree (linked above!) →So when will your book be published? - I don’t know! I’m in the revision process right now, but I can’t predict exactly when I’ll have a book published. But I’m working on it! →Do you plan to traditionally publish or self publish? - Traditionally publish →Will you read my book/story/chapter/mentor me? - Unfortunately I cannot accommodate these requests because editing/critiquing is a labour intensive task that I can’t afford to do for free alongside my job, my own writing, and running this platform. If you would like to hire me for paid editing work, contact me privately on twitter or instagram.
OUTRO MUSIC: "l u v t e a [acoustic]" by Autumn Keys
SOCIAL Twitter: twitter.com/shaelinbishop Instagram: instagram.com/shaelinbishop Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/5803057-shaelin-bishop*finally* figuring out how to end my book + Im going back to school! 🌷 WRITING VLOGShaelinWrites2024-03-22 | Let's chat about... 0:00 - novel editing progress 3:25 - a great writing day + I got into grad school! 7:46 - fixing a tricky chapter 11:28 - figuring out how to end my book 14:18 - writing the end + doing a final draft 21:06 - finishing the edits
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FAQS →How old are you? - 27 →How long have you been writing? - Since I was 8 →Where do you live? - I keep that private for safety reasons, but I grew up in Vancouver. →Where did you go to university and what did you study? - I keep my university information private, but I majored in writing with a concentration in fiction. →What are your pronouns? - They/them or she/her →Where can I read your books? - None of my books are published yet, but you can read my published short fiction in my linktree (linked above!) →So when will your book be published? - I don’t know! I’m in the revision process right now, but I can’t predict exactly when I’ll have a book published. But I’m working on it! →Do you plan to traditionally publish or self publish? - Traditionally publish →Will you read my book/story/chapter/mentor me? - Unfortunately I cannot accommodate these requests because editing/critiquing is a labour intensive task that I can’t afford to do for free alongside my job, my own writing, and running this platform. If you would like to hire me for paid editing work, contact me privately on twitter or instagram.
FAQS →How old are you? - 27 →How long have you been writing? - Since I was 8 →Where do you live? - I keep that private for safety reasons, but I grew up in Vancouver. →Where did you go to university and what did you study? - I keep my university information private, but I majored in writing with a concentration in fiction. →What are your pronouns? - They/them or she/her →Where can I read your books? - None of my books are published yet, but you can read my published short fiction in my linktree (linked above!) →So when will your book be published? - I don’t know! I’m in the revision process right now, but I can’t predict exactly when I’ll have a book published. But I’m working on it! →Do you plan to traditionally publish or self publish? - Traditionally publish →Will you read my book/story/chapter/mentor me? - Unfortunately I cannot accommodate these requests because editing/critiquing is a labour intensive task that I can’t afford to do for free alongside my job, my own writing, and running this platform. If you would like to hire me for paid editing work, contact me privately on twitter or instagram.
TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - intro 1:39 - write in your natural style 3:34 - practice over perfectionism 4:32 - learn to line edit 7:01 - prioritize clarity 8:00 - build voice with strong words, not weak words 9:02 - read avidly, but don't emulate 10:31 - save words you like 11:08 - embrace simplicity when needed 12:45 - let your style develop
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FAQS →How old are you? - 27 →How long have you been writing? - Since I was 8 →Where do you live? - I keep that private for safety reasons, but I grew up in Vancouver. →Where did you go to university and what did you study? - I keep my university information private, but I majored in writing with a concentration in fiction. →What are your pronouns? - They/them or she/her →Where can I read your books? - None of my books are published yet, but you can read my published short fiction in my linktree (linked above!) →So when will your book be published? - I don’t know! I’m in the revision process right now, but I can’t predict exactly when I’ll have a book published. But I’m working on it! →Do you plan to traditionally publish or self publish? - Traditionally publish →Will you read my book/story/chapter/mentor me? - Unfortunately I cannot accommodate these requests because editing/critiquing is a labour intensive task that I can’t afford to do for free alongside my job, my own writing, and running this platform. If you would like to hire me for paid editing work, contact me privately on twitter or instagram.
THE BOOKS 0:00 - Intro 1:40 - The Daughters of Izdihar by Hadeer Elsbai 5:27 - Lioness by Emily Perkins 6:25 - Everyone in this Room Will Someday be Dead by Emily Austin 8:02 - Tauhou by Kōtuku Titihuia Nuttall 9:32 - Idlewild by James Frankie Thomas 11:50 - Organ Meats by K. Ming Chang 13:10- Ghost Music by An Yu 14:14 - Mudflowers by Aley Waterman 15:43 - Mrs. S by K Patrick 16:50 - Sambac Beneath Unlikely Skies by Heba Hayek 18:05 - Recommending Palestinian Books
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FAQS →How old are you? - 26 →How long have you been writing? - Since I was 8 →Where do you live? - I keep that private for safety reasons, but I grew up in Vancouver. →Where did you go to university and what did you study? - I keep my university information private, but I majored in writing with a concentration in fiction. →What are your pronouns? - They/them or she/her →Where can I read your books? - None of my books are published yet, but you can read my published short fiction in my linktree (linked above!) →So when will your book be published? - I don’t know! I’m in the revision process right now, but I can’t predict exactly when I’ll have a book published. But I’m working on it! →Do you plan to traditionally publish or self publish? - Traditionally publish →Will you read my book/story/chapter/mentor me? - Unfortunately I cannot accommodate these requests because editing/critiquing is a labour intensive task that I can’t afford to do for free alongside my job, my own writing, and running this platform. If you would like to hire me for paid editing work, contact me privately on twitter or instagram.
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TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - what is retrospective point of view? 3:44 - 1st vs 3rd person retrospective pov 8:38 - benefits & qualities of retrospective pov 11:39 - common pitfalls 13:44 - when to use retrospective pov 15:53 - when not to use retrospective pov 17:52 - examples
FAQS →How old are you? - 26 →How long have you been writing? - Since I was 8 →Where do you live? - I keep that private for safety reasons, but I grew up in Vancouver. →Where did you go to university and what did you study? - I keep my university information private, but I majored in writing with a concentration in fiction. →What are your pronouns? - They/them or she/her →Where can I read your books? - None of my books are published yet, but you can read my published short fiction in my linktree (linked above!) →So when will your book be published? - I don’t know! I’m in the revision process right now, but I can’t predict exactly when I’ll have a book published. But I’m working on it! →Do you plan to traditionally publish or self publish? - Traditionally publish →Will you read my book/story/chapter/mentor me? - Unfortunately I cannot accommodate these requests because editing/critiquing is a labour intensive task that I can’t afford to do for free alongside my job, my own writing, and running this platform. If you would like to hire me for paid editing work, contact me privately on twitter or instagram.
FAQS →How old are you? - 26 →How long have you been writing? - Since I was 8 →Where do you live? - I keep that private for safety reasons, but I grew up in Vancouver. →Where did you go to university and what did you study? - I keep my university information private, but I majored in writing with a concentration in fiction. →What are your pronouns? - They/them or she/her →Where can I read your books? - None of my books are published yet, but you can read my published short fiction in my linktree (linked above!) →So when will your book be published? - I don’t know! I’m in the revision process right now, but I can’t predict exactly when I’ll have a book published. But I’m working on it! →Do you plan to traditionally publish or self publish? - Traditionally publish →Will you read my book/story/chapter/mentor me? - Unfortunately I cannot accommodate these requests because editing/critiquing is a labour intensive task that I can’t afford to do for free alongside my job, my own writing, and running this platform. If you would like to hire me for paid editing work, contact me privately on twitter or instagram.
TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - intro 1:30 - create a compelling dynamic 5:21 - create layers of conflict 7:31 - balance connection and conflict 8:42 - use the relationship to explore themes 10:28 - use motifs to express the romance 11:07 - creating thematic compatibility 12:50 - use intentional physicality & details 14:30 - think about the 'why' 17:00 - what is the character's relationship to being loved? 17:50 - use the relationship to reveal both characters
FAQS →How old are you? - 26 →How long have you been writing? - Since I was 8 →Where do you live? - I keep that private for safety reasons, but I grew up in Vancouver. →Where did you go to university and what did you study? - I keep my university information private, but I majored in writing with a concentration in fiction. →What are your pronouns? - They/them or she/her →Where can I read your books? - None of my books are published yet, but you can read my published short fiction in my linktree (linked above!) →So when will your book be published? - I don’t know! I’m in the revision process right now, but I can’t predict exactly when I’ll have a book published. But I’m working on it! →Do you plan to traditionally publish or self publish? - Traditionally publish →Will you read my book/story/chapter/mentor me? - Unfortunately I cannot accommodate these requests because editing/critiquing is a labour intensive task that I can’t afford to do for free alongside my job, my own writing, and running this platform. If you would like to hire me for paid editing work, contact me privately on twitter or instagram.
TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - starting dev edits on my novel 4:08 - problem areas 6:41 - mixed feelings about this draft 8:37 - when I get feedback on my work 10:40 - one of my best days of writing 11:55 - changing the structure 12:49 - finishing draft 3 15:53 - titling all the chapters 19:01 - my editing progress chart 21:23 - parts vs holistic drafts 23:00 - how I fixed two problem chapters 25:20 - current editing progress
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FAQS →How old are you? - 26 →How long have you been writing? - Since I was 8 →Where do you live? - I keep that private for safety reasons, but I grew up in Vancouver. →Where did you go to university and what did you study? - I keep my university information private, but I majored in writing with a concentration in fiction. →What are your pronouns? - They/them or she/her →Where can I read your books? - None of my books are published yet, but you can read my published short fiction in my linktree (linked above!) →So when will your book be published? - I don’t know! I’m in the revision process right now, but I can’t predict exactly when I’ll have a book published. But I’m working on it! →Do you plan to traditionally publish or self publish? - Traditionally publish →Will you read my book/story/chapter/mentor me? - Unfortunately I cannot accommodate these requests because editing/critiquing is a labour intensive task that I can’t afford to do for free alongside my job, my own writing, and running this platform. If you would like to hire me for paid editing work, contact me privately on twitter or instagram.
OUTRO MUSIC: "l u v t e a [acoustic]" by Autumn Keys
SOCIAL Twitter: twitter.com/shaelinbishop Instagram: instagram.com/shaelinbishop Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/5803057-shaelin-bishopRecent Reads #51 | A modern classic & must read collectionShaelinWrites2024-02-05 | 0:00 - Intro 0:48 - Dykette by Jenny Fran Davis 2:51 - The Dangers of Smoking in Bed by Mariana Enriquez 3:28 - The Overstory by Richard Powers 4:48 - On the Savage Side by Tiffany McDaniel 6:42 - Either/Or by Elif Batuman 7:39 - Godkiller by Hannah Kaner 10:39 - Greek Lessons by Han Kang 11:22 - All-Night Pharmacy by Ruth Madievsky 12:40 - Parable of the Sower by Octavia E Butler 15:20 - Eyes Guts Throat Bones by Moira Fowley
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FAQS →How old are you? - 26 →How long have you been writing? - Since I was 8 →Where do you live? - I keep that private for safety reasons, but I grew up in Vancouver. →Where did you go to university and what did you study? - I keep my university information private, but I majored in writing with a concentration in fiction. →What are your pronouns? - They/them or she/her →Where can I read your books? - None of my books are published yet, but you can read my published short fiction in my linktree (linked above!) →So when will your book be published? - I don’t know! I’m in the revision process right now, but I can’t predict exactly when I’ll have a book published. But I’m working on it! →Do you plan to traditionally publish or self publish? - Traditionally publish →Will you read my book/story/chapter/mentor me? - Unfortunately I cannot accommodate these requests because editing/critiquing is a labour intensive task that I can’t afford to do for free alongside my job, my own writing, and running this platform. If you would like to hire me for paid editing work, contact me privately on twitter or instagram.
FAQS →How old are you? - 26 →How long have you been writing? - Since I was 8 →Where do you live? - I keep that private for safety reasons, but I grew up in Vancouver. →Where did you go to university and what did you study? - I keep my university information private, but I majored in writing with a concentration in fiction. →What are your pronouns? - They/them or she/her →Where can I read your books? - None of my books are published yet, but you can read my published short fiction in my linktree (linked above!) →So when will your book be published? - I don’t know! I’m in the revision process right now, but I can’t predict exactly when I’ll have a book published. But I’m working on it! →Do you plan to traditionally publish or self publish? - Traditionally publish →Will you read my book/story/chapter/mentor me? - Unfortunately I cannot accommodate these requests because editing/critiquing is a labour intensive task that I can’t afford to do for free alongside my job, my own writing, and running this platform. If you would like to hire me for paid editing work, contact me privately on twitter or instagram.
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - intro 1:00 - have good etiquette 1:51 - have a helpful mindset 6:43 - the writer knows best 7:47 - critique on the writer's level 8:25 - share your interpretations 10:06 - think about the reason 11:27 - contextualize with the strengths 12:33 - don't critique the intention 12:22 - don't make accusations 14:42 - avoid 'bad' and 'good' 15:15 - avoid judging the characters 16:26 - don't order the writer 17:26 - don't complain 18:08 - if you're confused, ask 19:04 - don't edit out their style 19:38 - edit selflessly 20:21 - just be respectful
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FAQS →How old are you? - 26 →How long have you been writing? - Since I was 8 →Where do you live? - I keep that private for safety reasons, but I grew up in Vancouver. →Where did you go to university and what did you study? - I keep my university information private, but I majored in writing with a concentration in fiction. →What are your pronouns? - They/them or she/her →Where can I read your books? - None of my books are published yet, but you can read my published short fiction in my linktree (linked above!) →So when will your book be published? - I don’t know! I’m in the revision process right now, but I can’t predict exactly when I’ll have a book published. But I’m working on it! →Do you plan to traditionally publish or self publish? - Traditionally publish →Will you read my book/story/chapter/mentor me? - Unfortunately I cannot accommodate these requests because editing/critiquing is a labour intensive task that I can’t afford to do for free alongside my job, my own writing, and running this platform. If you would like to hire me for paid editing work, contact me privately on twitter or instagram.
0:00 - intro 1:06 - solidify the concept 2:50 - try 'essay' structure 4:06 - corner your character 5:13 - don't try to do too much 7:26 - maximize tension 8:33 - make the thematic tangible 9:48 - use backstory as structure
FAQS →How old are you? - 26 →How long have you been writing? - Since I was 8 →Where do you live? - I keep that private for safety reasons, but I grew up in Vancouver. →Where did you go to university and what did you study? - I keep my university information private, but I majored in writing with a concentration in fiction. →What are your pronouns? - They/them or she/her →Where can I read your books? - None of my books are published yet, but you can read my published short fiction in my linktree (linked above!) →So when will your book be published? - I don’t know! I’m in the revision process right now, but I can’t predict exactly when I’ll have a book published. But I’m working on it! →Do you plan to traditionally publish or self publish? - Traditionally publish →Will you read my book/story/chapter/mentor me? - Unfortunately I cannot accommodate these requests because editing/critiquing is a labour intensive task that I can’t afford to do for free alongside my job, my own writing, and running this platform. If you would like to hire me for paid editing work, contact me privately on twitter or instagram.
TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - intro 0:20 - best and worst writing advice 1:45 - integrating subplots 3:35 - writing slowly 4:51 - complex character psychology 8:00 - how would you approach teaching? 11:31 - encouraging a teen writer 13:31 - where do you buy shirts? 14:34 - restarting a book from scratch 16:35 - threading in themes 18:10 - how do I get over the fear of editing? 20:58 - deciding which stories to submit to contests
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FAQS →How old are you? - 26 →How long have you been writing? - Since I was 8 →Where do you live? - I keep that private for safety reasons, but I grew up in Vancouver. →Where did you go to university and what did you study? - I keep my university information private, but I majored in writing with a concentration in fiction. →What are your pronouns? - They/them or she/her →Where can I read your books? - None of my books are published yet, but you can read my published short fiction in my linktree (linked above!) →So when will your book be published? - I don’t know! I’m in the revision process right now, but I can’t predict exactly when I’ll have a book published. But I’m working on it! →Do you plan to traditionally publish or self publish? - Traditionally publish →Will you read my book/story/chapter/mentor me? - Unfortunately I cannot accommodate these requests because editing/critiquing is a labour intensive task that I can’t afford to do for free alongside my job, my own writing, and running this platform. If you would like to hire me for paid editing work, contact me privately on twitter or instagram.
FAQS →How old are you? - 26 →How long have you been writing? - Since I was 8 →Where do you live? - I keep that private for safety reasons, but I grew up in Vancouver. →Where did you go to university and what did you study? - I keep my university information private, but I majored in writing with a concentration in fiction. →What are your pronouns? - They/them or she/her →Where can I read your books? - None of my books are published yet, but you can read my published short fiction in my linktree (linked above!) →So when will your book be published? - I don’t know! I’m in the revision process right now, but I can’t predict exactly when I’ll have a book published. But I’m working on it! →Do you plan to traditionally publish or self publish? - Traditionally publish →Will you read my book/story/chapter/mentor me? - Unfortunately I cannot accommodate these requests because editing/critiquing is a labour intensive task that I can’t afford to do for free alongside my job, my own writing, and running this platform. If you would like to hire me for paid editing work, contact me privately on twitter or instagram.
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - why this is such a common problem 3:08 - clarity before artfulness 6:07 - use purposeful telling 10:13 - use chronology tags 11:04 - subtext should support, not stand alone 13:00 - use concrete language 13:54 - ground the scenes 14:52 - scene choreography 15:50 - weed out illogical imagery 17:40 - understand the role of ambiguity
FAQS →How old are you? - 26 →How long have you been writing? - Since I was 8 →Where do you live? - I keep that private for safety reasons, but I grew up in Vancouver. →Where did you go to university and what did you study? - I keep my university information private, but I majored in writing with a concentration in fiction. →What are your pronouns? - They/them or she/her →Where can I read your books? - None of my books are published yet, but you can read my published short fiction in my linktree (linked above!) →So when will your book be published? - I don’t know! I’m in the revision process right now, but I can’t predict exactly when I’ll have a book published. But I’m working on it! →Do you plan to traditionally publish or self publish? - Traditionally publish →Will you read my book/story/chapter/mentor me? - Unfortunately I cannot accommodate these requests because editing/critiquing is a labour intensive task that I can’t afford to do for free alongside my job, my own writing, and running this platform. If you would like to hire me for paid editing work, contact me privately on twitter or instagram.
0:00 - intro 1:21 - dramatis personae 3:48 - anatomy 5:45 - shh, wolf 7:08 - lung 8:19 - 27 shots 9:35 - the lamb 10:41 - bone cathedral 12:51 - the subtle but key difference between shoegaze and dream pop 14:08 - migration of crows 15:06 - a word that rhymes with fish hook 16:31 - technically a baroness 18:51 - the story where the tiger kills the wolf 20:54 - they leave 22:43 - change for a dollar
FAQS →How old are you? - 26 →How long have you been writing? - Since I was 8 →Where do you live? - I keep that private for safety reasons, but I grew up in Vancouver. →Where did you go to university and what did you study? - I keep my university information private, but I majored in writing with a concentration in fiction. →What are your pronouns? - They/them or she/her →Where can I read your books? - None of my books are published yet, but you can read my published short fiction in my linktree (linked above!) →So when will your book be published? - I don’t know! I’m in the revision process right now, but I can’t predict exactly when I’ll have a book published. But I’m working on it! →Do you plan to traditionally publish or self publish? - Traditionally publish →Will you read my book/story/chapter/mentor me? - Unfortunately I cannot accommodate these requests because editing/critiquing is a labour intensive task that I can’t afford to do for free alongside my job, my own writing, and running this platform. If you would like to hire me for paid editing work, contact me privately on twitter or instagram.
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - intro 1:51 - ways to look at theme 6:30 - my approach to theme 7:31 - be specific rather than universal 8:40 - skillshare partnership 10:14 - let it emerge naturally 11:11 - express theme through the concrete story 13:16 - look at character arc, desires, & conflict 14:12 - explore on the page too 14:58 - reflect the theme in the form 16:08 - reflect theme in the language 16:50 - build theme into the worldbuilding 17:48 - theme should move 19:44 - use symbolism carefully 20:24 - theme can be messy
FAQS →How old are you? - 26 →How long have you been writing? - Since I was 8 →Where do you live? - I keep that private for safety reasons, but I grew up in Vancouver. →Where did you go to university and what did you study? - I keep my university information private, but I majored in writing with a concentration in fiction. →What are your pronouns? - They/them or she/her →Where can I read your books? - None of my books are published yet, but you can read my published short fiction in my linktree (linked above!) →So when will your book be published? - I don’t know! I’m in the revision process right now, but I can’t predict exactly when I’ll have a book published. But I’m working on it! →Do you plan to traditionally publish or self publish? - Traditionally publish →Will you read my book/story/chapter/mentor me? - Unfortunately I cannot accommodate these requests because editing/critiquing is a labour intensive task that I can’t afford to do for free alongside my job, my own writing, and running this platform. If you would like to hire me for paid editing work, contact me privately on twitter or instagram.
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - intro 1:31 - what is atmosphere & how to create it 10:51 - use the character's POV 12:21 - create tone 13:27 - ground the scene in the body 14:50 - be aware of movement 15:34 - use visual references 16:05 - create a colour palette 17:08 - create a linguistic ecosystem 17:54 - use analogies thoughtfully 18:48 - choose setting intentionally 20:14 - move the world off the page 21:13 - think about how names fit into the atmosphere 22:01 - use setting-specific words 23:03 - avoid authorial intrusions 24:50 - throw off your details
FAQS →How old are you? - 26 →How long have you been writing? - Since I was 8 →Where do you live? - I keep that private for safety reasons, but I grew up in Vancouver. →Where did you go to university and what did you study? - I keep my university information private, but I majored in writing with a concentration in fiction. →What are your pronouns? - They/them or she/her →Where can I read your books? - None of my books are published yet, but you can read my published short fiction in my linktree (linked above!) →So when will your book be published? - I don’t know! I’m in the revision process right now, but I can’t predict exactly when I’ll have a book published. But I’m working on it! →Do you plan to traditionally publish or self publish? - Traditionally publish →Will you read my book/story/chapter/mentor me? - Unfortunately I cannot accommodate these requests because editing/critiquing is a labour intensive task that I can’t afford to do for free alongside my job, my own writing, and running this platform. If you would like to hire me for paid editing work, contact me privately on twitter or instagram.
0:00 - intro 0:49 - what is a linguistic ecosystem 2:38 - factors of a linguistic ecosystem 5:54 - implementing a linguistic ecosystem 9:06 - parts of speech 10:00 - example #1 12:48 - example #2 14:31 - example #3
FAQS →How old are you? - 26 →How long have you been writing? - Since I was 8 →Where do you live? - I keep that private for safety reasons, but I grew up in Vancouver. →Where did you go to university and what did you study? - I keep my university information private, but I majored in writing with a concentration in fiction. →What are your pronouns? - They/them or she/her →Where can I read your books? - None of my books are published yet, but you can read my published short fiction in my linktree (linked above!) →So when will your book be published? - I don’t know! I’m in the revision process right now, but I can’t predict exactly when I’ll have a book published. But I’m working on it! →Do you plan to traditionally publish or self publish? - Traditionally publish →Will you read my book/story/chapter/mentor me? - Unfortunately I cannot accommodate these requests because editing/critiquing is a labour intensive task that I can’t afford to do for free alongside my job, my own writing, and running this platform. If you would like to hire me for paid editing work, contact me privately on twitter or instagram.
FAQS →How old are you? - 26 →How long have you been writing? - Since I was 8 →Where do you live? - I keep that private for safety reasons, but I grew up in Vancouver. →Where did you go to university and what did you study? - I keep my university information private, but I majored in writing with a concentration in fiction. →What are your pronouns? - They/them or she/her →Where can I read your books? - None of my books are published yet, but you can read my published short fiction in my linktree (linked above!) →So when will your book be published? - I don’t know! I’m in the revision process right now, but I can’t predict exactly when I’ll have a book published. But I’m working on it! →Do you plan to traditionally publish or self publish? - Traditionally publish →Will you read my book/story/chapter/mentor me? - Unfortunately I cannot accommodate these requests because editing/critiquing is a labour intensive task that I can’t afford to do for free alongside my job, my own writing, and running this platform. If you would like to hire me for paid editing work, contact me privately on twitter or instagram.
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - my worldbuilding system & tools 4:00 - the general structure 5:24 - map & world overview 7:22 - magic system 8:41 - realms 12:01 - closed system resource chart 14:22 - story notes 16:15 - character profiles 16:55 - setting up for success
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FAQS →How old are you? - 26 →How long have you been writing? - Since I was 8 →Where do you live? - I keep that private for safety reasons, but I grew up in Vancouver. →Where did you go to university and what did you study? - I keep my university information private, but I majored in writing with a concentration in fiction. →What are your pronouns? - They/them or she/her →Where can I read your books? - None of my books are published yet, but you can read my published short fiction in my linktree (linked above!) →So when will your book be published? - I don’t know! I’m in the revision process right now, but I can’t predict exactly when I’ll have a book published. But I’m working on it! →Do you plan to traditionally publish or self publish? - Traditionally publish →Will you read my book/story/chapter/mentor me? - Unfortunately I cannot accommodate these requests because editing/critiquing is a labour intensive task that I can’t afford to do for free alongside my job, my own writing, and running this platform. If you would like to hire me for paid editing work, contact me privately on twitter or instagram.
OUTRO MUSIC: "l u v t e a [acoustic]" by Autumn Keys
SOCIAL Twitter: twitter.com/shaelinbishop Instagram: instagram.com/shaelinbishop Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/5803057-shaelin-bishopREACTING TO THE NOVEL I WROTE WHEN I WAS 13 *and it’s terrible*ShaelinWrites2023-09-01 | 0:00 - explaining the incomprehensible plot 5:07 - meet our violet-eyed protagonist 5:57 - she has a mysterious past 7:43 - the most emo description of all time 9:51 - melodrama level 5000 11:52 - I was trying sooooo hard here lol 14:28 - flexing my descriptive 'skills' 15:51 - the worst dialogue you've ever read 17:24 - put this on 2012 tumblr 18:08 - wow this is so deep 19:08 - why is this so dramatic 19:40 - hilariously pointless narrative 20:14 - this is simply impossible 20:51 - the most dramatic thing of all time 22:16 - shoehorning some themes into the last paragraph
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FAQS →How old are you? - 26 →How long have you been writing? - Since I was 8 →Where do you live? - I keep that private for safety reasons, but I grew up in Vancouver. →Where did you go to university and what did you study? - I keep my university information private, but I majored in writing with a concentration in fiction. →What are your pronouns? - They/them or she/her →Where can I read your books? - None of my books are published yet, but you can read my published short fiction in my linktree (linked above!) →So when will your book be published? - I don’t know! I’m in the revision process right now, but I can’t predict exactly when I’ll have a book published. But I’m working on it! →Do you plan to traditionally publish or self publish? - Traditionally publish →Will you read my book/story/chapter/mentor me? - Unfortunately I cannot accommodate these requests because editing/critiquing is a labour intensive task that I can’t afford to do for free alongside my job, my own writing, and running this platform. If you would like to hire me for paid editing work, contact me privately on twitter or instagram.
0:00 - intro 0:26 - scene vs summary 1:52 - when to use summary 3:50 - psychic distance/how to write thoughts 7:33 - use voice tone and emotion 8:06 - keep the psychic distance close 9:22 - be specific 10:09 - be generous with information 10:49 - access emotions and opinions 11:43 - conflict, goals, tension 12:24 - understand the relationship to time 13:38 - use showing and telling 14:37 - use dialogue 15:07 - unpack ideas set up in scene 16:00 - use sentence structure as pacing 16:30 - example #1 20:37 - example #2 22:11 - example #3
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FAQS →How old are you? - 26 →How long have you been writing? - Since I was 8 →Where do you live? - I keep that private for safety reasons, but I grew up in Vancouver. →Where did you go to university and what did you study? - I keep my university information private, but I majored in writing with a concentration in fiction. →What are your pronouns? - They/them or she/her →Where can I read your books? - None of my books are published yet, but you can read my published short fiction in my linktree (linked above!) →So when will your book be published? - I don’t know! I’m in the revision process right now, but I can’t predict exactly when I’ll have a book published. But I’m working on it! →Do you plan to traditionally publish or self publish? - Traditionally publish →Will you read my book/story/chapter/mentor me? - Unfortunately I cannot accommodate these requests because editing/critiquing is a labour intensive task that I can’t afford to do for free alongside my job, my own writing, and running this platform. If you would like to hire me for paid editing work, contact me privately on twitter or instagram.
OUTRO MUSIC: "l u v t e a [acoustic]" by Autumn Keys
SOCIAL Twitter: twitter.com/shaelinbishop Instagram: instagram.com/shaelinbishop Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/5803057-shaelin-bishopWriting Q&A🌻thoughts on AI, writing & mental health, theme & intentionShaelinWrites2023-08-11 | 0:00 - intro 0:20 - am i good enough to start writing? 1:39 - advice for starting an authortube channel 3:20 - developing your style & avoiding purple prose 4:53 - when do you know if it's time to take a break from writing? 5:31 - thoughts on AI in writing 9:22 - should you force yourself to get an idea? 11:54 - should you ask permission if writing characters based on real people? 14:41 - being a slush reader for a magazine 16:08 - breaking through writers block 17:20 - writing through grief and mental health struggles 20:27 - do writers intentionally plant theme and symbolism?
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FAQS →How old are you? - 26 →How long have you been writing? - Since I was 8 →Where do you live? - I keep that private for safety reasons, but I grew up in Vancouver. →Where did you go to university and what did you study? - I keep my university information private, but I majored in writing with a concentration in fiction. →What are your pronouns? - They/them or she/her →Where can I read your books? - None of my books are published yet, but you can read my published short fiction in my linktree (linked above!) →So when will your book be published? - I don’t know! I’m in the revision process right now, but I can’t predict exactly when I’ll have a book published. But I’m working on it! →Do you plan to traditionally publish or self publish? - Traditionally publish →Will you read my book/story/chapter/mentor me? - Unfortunately I cannot accommodate these requests because editing/critiquing is a labour intensive task that I can’t afford to do for free alongside my job, my own writing, and running this platform. If you would like to hire me for paid editing work, contact me privately on twitter or instagram.
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - intro 1:00 - scene vs summary 2:17 - building blocks of a scene 4:40 - what is a scene? 7:25 - scene choreography tips 9:20 - express, don't explain 9:58 - be mindful of change 10:44 - tension, stakes, conflict 11:16 - keep escalating the tension 11:55 - get in late, get out early 12:52 - don't repeat the purpose of a scene 13:59 - learn with each scene 14:31 - balance expression and information 15:25 - use surprising details 16:40 - don't lose the physicality
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FAQS →How old are you? - 26 →How long have you been writing? - Since I was 8 →Where do you live? - I keep that private for safety reasons, but I grew up in Vancouver. →Where did you go to university and what did you study? - I keep my university information private, but I majored in writing with a concentration in fiction. →What are your pronouns? - They/them or she/her →Where can I read your books? - None of my books are published yet, but you can read my published short fiction in my linktree (linked above!) →So when will your book be published? - I don’t know! I’m in the revision process right now, but I can’t predict exactly when I’ll have a book published. But I’m working on it! →Do you plan to traditionally publish or self publish? - Traditionally publish →Will you read my book/story/chapter/mentor me? - Unfortunately I cannot accommodate these requests because editing/critiquing is a labour intensive task that I can’t afford to do for free alongside my job, my own writing, and running this platform. If you would like to hire me for paid editing work, contact me privately on twitter or instagram.
OUTRO MUSIC: "l u v t e a [acoustic]" by Autumn Keys
SOCIAL Twitter: twitter.com/shaelinbishop Instagram: instagram.com/shaelinbishop Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/5803057-shaelin-bishopReading My First Draft☀️how I plan edits & new fantasy project | WRITING VLOGShaelinWrites2023-07-28 | Let's chat about: 0:00 - reading my first draft 4:57 - turning off the habit of editing 6:53 - little changes to up the tension 10:03 - getting to the good part of the book 11:34 - he's everything, she's just effie 12:00 - in which i'm falling apart 15:12 - being in publishing limbo 16:54 - nearing the end of the draft 18:02 - planning edits/fixing the backstory 22:33 - writing my new fantasy book 26:30 - current writing tasks
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FAQS →How old are you? - 26 →How long have you been writing? - Since I was 8 →Where do you live? - I keep that private for safety reasons, but I grew up in Vancouver. →Where did you go to university and what did you study? - I keep my university information private, but I majored in writing with a concentration in fiction. →What are your pronouns? - They/them or she/her →Where can I read your books? - None of my books are published yet, but you can read my published short fiction in my linktree (linked above!) →So when will your book be published? - I don’t know! I’m in the revision process right now, but I can’t predict exactly when I’ll have a book published. But I’m working on it! →Do you plan to traditionally publish or self publish? - Traditionally publish →Will you read my book/story/chapter/mentor me? - Unfortunately I cannot accommodate these requests because editing/critiquing is a labour intensive task that I can’t afford to do for free alongside my job, my own writing, and running this platform. If you would like to hire me for paid editing work, contact me privately on twitter or instagram.
FAQS →How old are you? - 26 →How long have you been writing? - Since I was 8 →Where do you live? - I keep that private for safety reasons, but I grew up in Vancouver. →Where did you go to university and what did you study? - I keep my university information private, but I majored in writing with a concentration in fiction. →What are your pronouns? - They/them or she/her →Where can I read your books? - None of my books are published yet, but you can read my published short fiction in my linktree (linked above!) →So when will your book be published? - I don’t know! I’m in the revision process right now, but I can’t predict exactly when I’ll have a book published. But I’m working on it! →Do you plan to traditionally publish or self publish? - Traditionally publish →Will you read my book/story/chapter/mentor me? - Unfortunately I cannot accommodate these requests because editing/critiquing is a labour intensive task that I can’t afford to do for free alongside my job, my own writing, and running this platform. If you would like to hire me for paid editing work, contact me privately on twitter or instagram.
OUTRO MUSIC: "l u v t e a [acoustic]" by Autumn Keys
SOCIAL Twitter: twitter.com/shaelinbishop Instagram: instagram.com/shaelinbishop Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/5803057-shaelin-bishopWriting Q&A 💬 writing bad queer characters, being on submission, writing litfic vs fantasy, etc.ShaelinWrites2023-07-21 | QUESTIONS: 0:00 - intro 0:30 - most challenging edit you've ever faced? 1:15 - how many critiquing rounds do you do? 2:51 - are there any genres you want to try? 3:49 - what themes of imagery are you most drawn to? 4:58 - how does what you read inspire you? 5:21 - thoughts on using classics as inspiration? 6:00 - what made writing your passion? 6:45 - biggest fear you've overcome with your writing? 7:05 - do you ever feel guilty writing 'bad' queer characters? 11:56 - if you could have taken one character on your trip, who would it be? 12:20 - how's working with an agent? 12:24 - are you going to publish a collection? 12:58 - what's being on submission like? 14:18 - post grad writing life surprises? 14:53 - are you christian? 15:04 - why do you love the moon so much? 15:11 - have you ever done a coming out video? 18:32 - has your writing style changed between litfic and fantasy? 19:24 - favourite character you've created? 20:27 - dream author career? 20:40 - why did you leave tumblr? 21:21 - favourite genres to write? 22:13 - will you ever publish holding a ghost? 22:38 - are you a full time writer/creator? 23:07 - favourite noun you've verbed? 23:27 - how do you market your work in your head? 23:43 - oddly specific writing goal? 23:55 - did your travels impact your writing? 24:11- how to tell if you should shelve a project vs work harder?
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FAQS →How old are you? - 26 →How long have you been writing? - Since I was 8 →Where do you live? - I keep that private for safety reasons, but I grew up in Vancouver. →Where did you go to university and what did you study? - I keep my university information private, but I majored in writing with a concentration in fiction. →What are your pronouns? - They/them or she/her →Where can I read your books? - None of my books are published yet, but you can read my published short fiction in my linktree (linked above!) →So when will your book be published? - I don’t know! I’m in the revision process right now, but I can’t predict exactly when I’ll have a book published. But I’m working on it! →Do you plan to traditionally publish or self publish? - Traditionally publish →Will you read my book/story/chapter/mentor me? - Unfortunately I cannot accommodate these requests because editing/critiquing is a labour intensive task that I can’t afford to do for free alongside my job, my own writing, and running this platform. If you would like to hire me for paid editing work, contact me privately on twitter or instagram.
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - intro 3:09 - get rid of goals, schedules, and deadlines 5:26 - brainstorm instead of writing 6:10 - make writing a special event 7:46 - write exactly what you want to write 16:20 - write from momentum rather than force 18:31 - focus on immersing in the scene 19:50 - don't wallow in problems 22:14 - remember that writing is very low stakes
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FAQS →How old are you? - 26 →How long have you been writing? - Since I was 8 →Where do you live? - I keep that private for safety reasons, but I grew up in Vancouver. →Where did you go to university and what did you study? - I keep my university information private, but I majored in writing with a concentration in fiction. →What are your pronouns? - They/them or she/her →Where can I read your books? - None of my books are published yet, but you can read my published short fiction in my linktree (linked above!) →So when will your book be published? - I don’t know! I’m in the revision process right now, but I can’t predict exactly when I’ll have a book published. But I’m working on it! →Do you plan to traditionally publish or self publish? - Traditionally publish →Will you read my book/story/chapter/mentor me? - Unfortunately I cannot accommodate these requests because editing/critiquing is a labour intensive task that I can’t afford to do for free alongside my job, my own writing, and running this platform. If you would like to hire me for paid editing work, contact me privately on twitter or instagram.
FAQS →How old are you? - 26 →How long have you been writing? - Since I was 8 →Where do you live? - I keep that private for safety reasons, but I grew up in Vancouver. →Where did you go to university and what did you study? - I keep my university information private, but I majored in writing with a concentration in fiction. →What are your pronouns? - They/them or she/her →Where can I read your books? - None of my books are published yet, but you can read my published short fiction in my linktree (linked above!) →So when will your book be published? - I don’t know! I’m in the revision process right now, but I can’t predict exactly when I’ll have a book published. But I’m working on it! →Do you plan to traditionally publish or self publish? - Traditionally publish →Will you read my book/story/chapter/mentor me? - Unfortunately I cannot accommodate these requests because editing/critiquing is a labour intensive task that I can’t afford to do for free alongside my job, my own writing, and running this platform. If you would like to hire me for paid editing work, contact me privately on twitter or instagram.
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - intro 0:34 - salt birds 3:00 - holding a ghost 4:16 - birth of dogs 7:01 - our mother's house/pareidolia plans 11:39 - you are contractually obligated to withstand violence 12:12 - new fantasy project 14:09 - my first poetry publication
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FAQS →How old are you? - 26 →How long have you been writing? - Since I was 8 →Where do you live? - I keep that private for safety reasons, but I grew up in Vancouver. →Where did you go to university and what did you study? - I keep my university information private, but I majored in writing with a concentration in fiction. →What are your pronouns? - They/them or she/her →Where can I read your books? - None of my books are published yet, but you can read my published short fiction in my linktree (linked above!) →So when will your book be published? - I don’t know! I’m in the revision process right now, but I can’t predict exactly when I’ll have a book published. But I’m working on it! →Do you plan to traditionally publish or self publish? - Traditionally publish →Will you read my book/story/chapter/mentor me? - Unfortunately I cannot accommodate these requests because editing/critiquing is a labour intensive task that I can’t afford to do for free alongside my job, my own writing, and running this platform. If you would like to hire me for paid editing work, contact me privately on twitter or instagram.
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - intro 0:48 - let the protagonist be uncertain 2:26 - complicate in multiple directions 3:45 - complicate across multiple strands 4:50 - write from curiosity rather than judgement 7:08 - interrogate confusion on the page
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FAQS →How old are you? - 26 →How long have you been writing? - Since I was 8 →Where do you live? - I keep that private for safety reasons, but I grew up in Vancouver. →Where did you go to university and what did you study? - I keep my university information private, but I majored in writing with a concentration in fiction. →What are your pronouns? - They/them or she/her →Where can I read your books? - None of my books are published yet, but you can read my published short fiction in my linktree (linked above!) →So when will your book be published? - I don’t know! I’m in the revision process right now, but I can’t predict exactly when I’ll have a book published. But I’m working on it! →Do you plan to traditionally publish or self publish? - Traditionally publish →Will you read my book/story/chapter/mentor me? - Unfortunately I cannot accommodate these requests because editing/critiquing is a labour intensive task that I can’t afford to do for free alongside my job, my own writing, and running this platform. If you would like to hire me for paid editing work, contact me privately on twitter or instagram.
TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro 2:37 - Bestiary/Gods of Want by K-Ming Chang 3:37 - All This Could Be Different by Sarah Thankam Matthews 4:24 - The Best Bad Things by Katrina Carrasco 5:00 - Big Swiss by Jen Beagin 5:32 - Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo 6:10 - Pizza Girl by Jean Kyoung Frazier 6:47 - Detransition, Baby! By Torrey Peters 7:38 - Butter Honey Pig Bread by Francesca Ekwuyasi 8:08 - Violets by Kyung-Sook Shin 8:58 - Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead 9:47 - Matrix by Lauren Groff 10:32 - Sirens & Muses by Antonia Angress 10:50 - We Do What We Do in the Dark by Michelle Hart 11:21 - You Exist Too Much by Zaina Arafat 11:55 - Notes of a Crocodile by Qiu Miaojin 12:22 - Briefly, a Delicious Life by Nell Stevens 13:05 - When We Lost Our Heads by Heather O’Neill 13:55 - Crimson by Niviaq Korneliussen 14:15 - The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo 15:05 - Daughters of the Deer by Danielle Daniel 15:39 - Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki 16:10 - What We All Long for by Dionne Brand 16:24 - Cherry Beach by Laura McPhee-Browne 16:50 - We Are Okay by Nina LaCour 17:38 - Sweet Days of Discipline by Fleur Jaeggy 18:00 - This is How You Lose the Time War by Max Gladstone and Amal El-Mohtar 18:25 - After Sappho by Selby Wynn-Schwartz 19:07 - Couplets by Maggie Milner 19:28 - Hijab Butch Blues by Lamya H 19:58 - Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield 20:50 - The Mercies by Kiran Millwood Hargrave 21:16 - Ayiti by Roxanne Gay 21:42 - All About Sarah by Pauline Delabroy-Allard 22:20 - With Teeth by Kristin Arnett 22:45 - The Lightness by Emily Temple 23:07 - Willa and Hesper by Amy Feltman 23:35 - Scorched Grace by Margot Douaihy
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FAQS →How old are you? - 26 →How long have you been writing? - Since I was 8 →Where do you live? - I keep that private for safety reasons, but I grew up in Vancouver. →Where did you go to university and what did you study? - I keep my university information private, but I majored in writing with a concentration in fiction. →What are your pronouns? - They/them or she/her →Where can I read your books? - None of my books are published yet, but you can read my published short fiction in my linktree (linked above!) →So when will your book be published? - I don’t know! I’m in the revision process right now, but I can’t predict exactly when I’ll have a book published. But I’m working on it! →Do you plan to traditionally publish or self publish? - Traditionally publish →Will you read my book/story/chapter/mentor me? - Unfortunately I cannot accommodate these requests because editing/critiquing is a labour intensive task that I can’t afford to do for free alongside my job, my own writing, and running this platform. If you would like to hire me for paid editing work, contact me privately on twitter or instagram.
OUTRO MUSIC: "l u v t e a [acoustic]" by Autumn Keys
SOCIAL Twitter: twitter.com/shaelinbishop Instagram: instagram.com/shaelinbishop Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/5803057-shaelin-bishopWRITING VLOG 🌱 what I write when Im not really writing anythingShaelinWrites2023-05-26 | TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - current random writing projects 5:00 - *important* cat update 5:32 - writing/youtube balance 7:34 - overworking to compensate for not having a book to write 10:51 - being in a bad mood/overworking myself 14:20 - holding a ghost edits 19:03 - future writing plans
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FAQS →How old are you? - 26 →How long have you been writing? - Since I was 8 →Where do you live? - I keep that private for safety reasons, but I grew up in Vancouver. →Where did you go to university and what did you study? - I keep my university information private, but I majored in writing with a concentration in fiction. →What are your pronouns? - They/them or she/her →Where can I read your books? - None of my books are published yet, but you can read my published short fiction in my linktree (linked above!) →So when will your book be published? - I don’t know! I’m in the revision process right now, but I can’t predict exactly when I’ll have a book published. But I’m working on it! →Do you plan to traditionally publish or self publish? - Traditionally publish →Will you read my book/story/chapter/mentor me? - Unfortunately I cannot accommodate these requests because editing/critiquing is a labour intensive task that I can’t afford to do for free alongside my job, my own writing, and running this platform. If you would like to hire me for paid editing work, contact me privately on twitter or instagram.
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - intro 0:37 - genre elitism is dumb lmao 2:44 - reading fantasy as a kid 3:40 - my really bad fantasy novel 8:46 - switching to literary fiction 11:00 - writing a fantasy personal project 13:37 - why it was hard for me to get into fantasy 14:57 - my ideal perfect fantasy book 16:27 - my new fantasy project 21:16 - finding the type of fantasy that appealed to me
→All my published work: https://linktr.ee/shaelinbishop →If you want to support my channel, you can tip me on ko-fi! ko-fi.com/shaelinbishop
FAQS →How old are you? - 26 →How long have you been writing? - Since I was 8 →Where do you live? - I keep that private for safety reasons, but I grew up in Vancouver. →Where did you go to university and what did you study? - I keep my university information private, but I majored in writing with a concentration in fiction. →What are your pronouns? - They/them or she/her →Where can I read your books? - None of my books are published yet, but you can read my published short fiction in my linktree (linked above!) →So when will your book be published? - I don’t know! I’m in the revision process right now, but I can’t predict exactly when I’ll have a book published. But I’m working on it! →Do you plan to traditionally publish or self publish? - Traditionally publish →Will you read my book/story/chapter/mentor me? - Unfortunately I cannot accommodate these requests because editing/critiquing is a labour intensive task that I can’t afford to do for free alongside my job, my own writing, and running this platform. If you would like to hire me for paid editing work, contact me privately on twitter or instagram.
FAQS →How old are you? - 26 →How long have you been writing? - Since I was 8 →Where do you live? - I keep that private for safety reasons, but I grew up in Vancouver. →Where did you go to university and what did you study? - I keep my university information private, but I majored in writing with a concentration in fiction. →What are your pronouns? - They/them or she/her →Where can I read your books? - None of my books are published yet, but you can read my published short fiction in my linktree (linked above!) →So when will your book be published? - I don’t know! I’m in the revision process right now, but I can’t predict exactly when I’ll have a book published. But I’m working on it! →Do you plan to traditionally publish or self publish? - Traditionally publish →Will you read my book/story/chapter/mentor me? - Unfortunately I cannot accommodate these requests because editing/critiquing is a labour intensive task that I can’t afford to do for free alongside my job, my own writing, and running this platform. If you would like to hire me for paid editing work, contact me privately on twitter or instagram.
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - intro 1:28 - it's not a story 2:13 - narrative is too distant 3:14 - the end is actually the beginning 3:59 - no sense of the protagonist 5:15 - no sense of setting or storyline 6:18 - familiar narrative elements 7:37 - the 'so what? story 9:00 - clarity issues and unclear plot 9:54 - tone undermines the story 11:08 - general blandness 12:12 - 5 ways to stand out in the slush pile
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FAQS →How old are you? - 26 →How long have you been writing? - Since I was 8 →Where do you live? - I keep that private for safety reasons, but I grew up in Vancouver. →Where did you go to university and what did you study? - I keep my university information private, but I majored in writing with a concentration in fiction. →What are your pronouns? - They/them or she/her →Where can I read your books? - None of my books are published yet, but you can read my published short fiction in my linktree (linked above!) →So when will your book be published? - I don’t know! I’m in the revision process right now, but I can’t predict exactly when I’ll have a book published. But I’m working on it! →Do you plan to traditionally publish or self publish? - Traditionally publish →Will you read my book/story/chapter/mentor me? - Unfortunately I cannot accommodate these requests because editing/critiquing is a labour intensive task that I can’t afford to do for free alongside my job, my own writing, and running this platform. If you would like to hire me for paid editing work, contact me privately on twitter or instagram.
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - what are emotional stakes? 1:51 - types of emotional stakes how to create emotional stakes: 5:03 - relevant backstory 6:53 - side characters 7:41 - moral crossroads 9:03 - giving tragedy narrative meaning
→All my published work: https://linktr.ee/shaelinbishop →If you want to support my channel, you can tip me on ko-fi! ko-fi.com/shaelinbishop
FAQS →How old are you? - 26 →How long have you been writing? - Since I was 8 →Where do you live? - I keep that private for safety reasons, but I grew up in Vancouver. →Where did you go to university and what did you study? - I keep my university information private, but I majored in writing with a concentration in fiction. →What are your pronouns? - They/them or she/her →Where can I read your books? - None of my books are published yet, but you can read my published short fiction in my linktree (linked above!) →So when will your book be published? - I don’t know! I’m in the revision process right now, but I can’t predict exactly when I’ll have a book published. But I’m working on it! →Do you plan to traditionally publish or self publish? - Traditionally publish →Will you read my book/story/chapter/mentor me? - Unfortunately I cannot accommodate these requests because editing/critiquing is a labour intensive task that I can’t afford to do for free alongside my job, my own writing, and running this platform. If you would like to hire me for paid editing work, contact me privately on twitter or instagram.
FAQS →How old are you? - 26 →How long have you been writing? - Since I was 8 →Where do you live? - I keep that private for safety reasons, but I grew up in Vancouver. →Where did you go to university and what did you study? - I keep my university information private, but I majored in writing with a concentration in fiction. →What are your pronouns? - They/them or she/her →Where can I read your books? - None of my books are published yet, but you can read my published short fiction in my linktree (linked above!) →So when will your book be published? - I don’t know! I’m in the revision process right now, but I can’t predict exactly when I’ll have a book published. But I’m working on it! →Do you plan to traditionally publish or self publish? - Traditionally publish →Will you read my book/story/chapter/mentor me? - Unfortunately I cannot accommodate these requests because editing/critiquing is a labour intensive task that I can’t afford to do for free alongside my job, my own writing, and running this platform. If you would like to hire me for paid editing work, contact me privately on twitter or instagram.
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - intro 1:20 - don't judge your work based on the most recent piece of feedback 3:30 - struggling doesn't mean you're a bad writer 5:28 - know your boundaries with feedback 7:16 - adapt your process to make you feel confide 8:32 - write stuff you love 9:53 - don't be mean to your own writing 11:44 - don't be afraid to be confident 12:29 - don't worry about being a 'good' writer 13:29 - redefine what 'good' writing is 14:53 - reframe insecurity/feedback objectively
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FAQS →How old are you? - 26 →How long have you been writing? - Since I was 8 →Where do you live? - I keep that private for safety reasons, but I grew up in Vancouver. →Where did you go to university and what did you study? - I keep my university information private, but I majored in writing with a concentration in fiction. →What are your pronouns? - They/them or she/her →Where can I read your books? - None of my books are published yet, but you can read my published short fiction in my linktree (linked above!) →So when will your book be published? - I don’t know! I’m in the revision process right now, but I can’t predict exactly when I’ll have a book published. But I’m working on it! →Do you plan to traditionally publish or self publish? - Traditionally publish →Will you read my book/story/chapter/mentor me? - Unfortunately I cannot accommodate these requests because editing/critiquing is a labour intensive task that I can’t afford to do for free alongside my job, my own writing, and running this platform. If you would like to hire me for paid editing work, contact me privately on twitter or instagram.
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - managing writing & stress 3:48 - my vision for the end of the book 5:09 - writing much faster than expected 9:01 - multitasking research 9:38 - a very underwhelming day of writing 12:59 - when the writing feels dull 16:01 - not writing lol 17:19 - taking a break/regaining energy 20:16 - finishing the book 21:09 - post-drafting thoughts & reflections
→All my published work: https://linktr.ee/shaelinbishop →If you want to support my channel, you can tip me on ko-fi! ko-fi.com/shaelinbishop
FAQS →How old are you? - 26 →How long have you been writing? - Since I was 8 →Where do you live? - I keep that private for safety reasons, but I grew up in Vancouver. →Where did you go to university and what did you study? - I keep my university information private, but I majored in writing with a concentration in fiction. →What are your pronouns? - They/them or she/her →Where can I read your books? - None of my books are published yet, but you can read my published short fiction in my linktree (linked above!) →So when will your book be published? - I don’t know! I’m in the revision process right now, but I can’t predict exactly when I’ll have a book published. But I’m working on it! →Do you plan to traditionally publish or self publish? - Traditionally publish →Will you read my book/story/chapter/mentor me? - Unfortunately I cannot accommodate these requests because editing/critiquing is a labour intensive task that I can’t afford to do for free alongside my job, my own writing, and running this platform. If you would like to hire me for paid editing work, contact me privately on twitter or instagram.
FAQS →How old are you? - 26 →How long have you been writing? - Since I was 8 →Where do you live? - I keep that private for safety reasons, but I grew up in Vancouver. →Where did you go to university and what did you study? - I keep my university information private, but I majored in writing with a concentration in fiction. →What are your pronouns? - They/them or she/her →Where can I read your books? - None of my books are published yet, but you can read my published short fiction in my linktree (linked above!) →So when will your book be published? - I don’t know! I’m in the revision process right now, but I can’t predict exactly when I’ll have a book published. But I’m working on it! →Do you plan to traditionally publish or self publish? - Traditionally publish →Will you read my book/story/chapter/mentor me? - Unfortunately I cannot accommodate these requests because editing/critiquing is a labour intensive task that I can’t afford to do for free alongside my job, my own writing, and running this platform. If you would like to hire me for paid editing work, contact me privately on twitter or instagram.