Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 44 minutes ago
editing chart template: docs.google.com/document/d/1NQliChi42C_DdbjuHwS9NOb56RUU3hFcIg5YicVQVlk/edit?usp=sharing
let's chat about:
0:00 - current thesis writing progress
2:36 - project intro (themes, aesthetic, form, etc)
5:25 - what I’m reading for research
6:48 - writing romantic chemistry is hard :/
9:08 - the weird rhythms of writing a novel
10:18 - this book is going to be way longer than I expected
11:30 - the pros and cons of writing ‘bad’ versions of a scene
13:05 - why the 20% point is so hard
14:14 - making an editing chart
15:25 - bailing at my 10k challenge
16:19 - debating whether I should stop and edit
17:13 - writing has been slow
18:32 - balancing horror and romance plot threads
19:44 - there is not enough enrichment in my enclosure
20:20 - getting too enamoured with fast drafting
22:41 - why I shouldn’t focus on word count
24:30 - the words are moving very slowly
25:18 - suddenly making a ton of progress
26:23 - my revision break plans
28:53 - finally feeling connected to this book
→READ MY SHORT FICTION: https://linktr.ee/shaelinbishop
→If you want to support my channel, you can tip me on ko-fi! ko-fi.com/shaelinbishop
INTRO
Hi, I'm Shaelin! I'm a fiction writer and currently an MFA candidate in writing. I'm also a teaching fellow and have designed a university level writing course which I am currently prepping to teach next year. I've been writing since childhood and completed over a dozen manuscripts, and am currently pursuing traditional publishing. I've also published over fifteen short stories, many of which you can read online. On this channel, I chronicle my writing journey, as well as chat about writing craft and technique! Everything I just chat about is just my personal writing philosophy, but I hope sharing it might inspire you!
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
editing chart template: docs.google.com/document/d/1NQliChi42C_DdbjuHwS9NOb56RUU3hFcIg5YicVQVlk/edit?usp=sharing
let's chat about:
0:00 - current thesis writing progress
2:36 - project intro (themes, aesthetic, form, etc)
5:25 - what I’m reading for research
6:48 - writing romantic chemistry is hard :/
9:08 - the weird rhythms of writing a novel
10:18 - this book is going to be way longer than I expected
11:30 - the pros and cons of writing ‘bad’ versions of a scene
13:05 - why the 20% point is so hard
14:14 - making an editing chart
15:25 - bailing at my 10k challenge
16:19 - debating whether I should stop and edit
17:13 - writing has been slow
18:32 - balancing horror and romance plot threads
19:44 - there is not enough enrichment in my enclosure
20:20 - getting too enamoured with fast drafting
22:41 - why I shouldn’t focus on word count
24:30 - the words are moving very slowly
25:18 - suddenly making a ton of progress
26:23 - my revision break plans
28:53 - finally feeling connected to this book
→READ MY SHORT FICTION: https://linktr.ee/shaelinbishop
→If you want to support my channel, you can tip me on ko-fi! ko-fi.com/shaelinbishop
INTRO
Hi, I'm Shaelin! I'm a fiction writer and currently an MFA candidate in writing. I'm also a teaching fellow and have designed a university level writing course which I am currently prepping to teach next year. I've been writing since childhood and completed over a dozen manuscripts, and am currently pursuing traditional publishing. I've also published over fifteen short stories, many of which you can read online. On this channel, I chronicle my writing journey, as well as chat about writing craft and technique! Everything I just chat about is just my personal writing philosophy, but I hope sharing it might inspire you!
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
