explaining the plot of the dystopian novel I wrote at 13 🤡 (it's cringe I love it) @rachelwritesbooks

rachel writes | explaining the plot of the dystopian novel I wrote at 13 🤡 (it's cringe I love it) @rachelwritesbooks | Uploaded October 2024 | Updated October 2024, 22 minutes ago.
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HOW I ACCIDENTALLY WROTE A 10 BOOK SERIES: youtu.be/elXAZDy8OJM?si=OiF83piWdZuUvkwg

a video where I quite literally explain the plot of the dystopian novel I wrote at 13

inspired by @caricanread's plot videos!

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Hi y'all! I'm Rachel, a 23-year-old writer from Toronto. I've been writing for nine years and hold a BA in creative writing (with specialties in fiction and poetry). On my channel, rachel writes, I document my writing journey and try to post once a week (usually on Fridays).

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I'm only one writer, and approach each video from my experience/expertise. While I make content like writing advice videos on this channel, it's important to me that my viewers ultimately write in the way that best resonates with them. :)

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Outro: This is not a joke by Monplaisir

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Im Rachel, a 21-year-old writer from Toronto. Ive been writing for eight years and am in my final year of my BA in creative writing. On my channel, rachel writes, I document my writing journey and try to post once a week (usually on Fridays). DISCLAIMER: Im only one writer, and approach each video from my experience/expertise. While I make content like writing advice videos on this channel, its important to me that my viewers ultimately write in the way that best resonates with them. :) ASK ME ANYTHING: https://bit.ly/34wRv7u Music by Naomi - Saturday Light - https://thmatc.co/?l=023EA492 Outro: This is not a joke by Monplaisir My equipment: → Camera: Sony ZV1 → Vlog mic: Rode Video Micro → Sit-down mic: Blue Yeti OR Blue Snowball iCE → Editor: Premiere Pro #authortube$

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