Bethany Atazadeh - YA Fantasy Author | how I wrote a book with a brand new baby (and now, a year and a half later, it's being published!) @BethanyAtazadeh | Uploaded June 2023 | Updated October 2024, 1 hour ago.
A year and a half after having my son, I'm finally publishing The Secret Shadow and I'm SO glad I vlogged the experience of writing the first draft. This video is a "documentary style" content marathon where we're going to watch all the vlogs together from start to finish, and find out together: (1) how long did it take to write this book? (2) how much did it change from first draft to final? (3) what was the word count for first draft versus final / how many words did I add? (4) and how did it feel to write a book right after having a baby???
Check out the books!
THE SECRET GIFT (book 1): books2read.com/thesecretgift
THE SECRET SHADOW (book 2): books2read.com/thesecretshadow
THE SECRET CURSE (book 3): books2read.com/thesecretcurse
LINKS MENTIONED:
◦ 12 hacks for Microsoft Word: youtu.be/ZaMaUvyKSdo
◦ Formatting Series: youtu.be/5nhepPdkpkE
◦ Outlining Vlog: youtu.be/5AGD7ENH174
◦ BookBub Deal Video: youtu.be/sdKDHjeEUIw
◦ Proofreading Vlog: youtu.be/pD7jggGpsCE
◦ Writing Tracker Stickers: (10% off discount code is BETHANY10): stoneridgestickers.com/?ref=QOknrNnHtPsOE
◦ Save the Cat Writes a Novel (book):
◦ Dear Writer are you in burnout (book):
◦ The Happy Sleeper (book):
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📖 T H E Q U E E N ' S R I S E S E R I E S :
◦ THE SECRET GIFT: books2read.com/thesecretgift
◦ THE SECRET SHADOW: books2read.com/thesecretshadow
◦ THE SECRET CURSE: goodreads.com/book/show/60916605-the-secret-curse
📚 T H E S T O L E N K I N G D O M S E R I E S :
bethanyatazadeh.com/thestolenkingdom
◦ COLLECTOR'S EDITION / BOX SET: amzn.to/34A9wFw
◦ THE SECRET GIFT: books2read.com/thesecretgift
◦ THE STOLEN KINGDOM: books2read.com/thestolenkingdom
◦ THE JINNI KEY: books2read.com/thejinnikey
◦ THE CURSED HUNTER: books2read.com/thecursedhunter
◦ THE ENCHANTED CROWN: books2read.com/theenchantedcrown
◦ The Stolen Kingdom Audiobook: audible.com/pd/B088FVQNJK/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-195681&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_195681_rh_us
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📖 B E C O M E A P A T R O N :
Where you can receive digital early reader copies of my books, writing & publishing advice, help with your author platform, meet writer friends, and more!
patreon.com/bethanyatazadeh
💻 M Y A U T H O R N E W S L E T T E R :
Sign up for FREE exclusives (the first HALF of The Stolen Kingdom + a step-by-step self-publishing guide): bethanyatazadeh.com/contact
❤️ M Y M E R C H :
teespring.com/stores/bethanyatazadeh
📚 M Y S E L F P U B L I S H I N G C O U R S E :
udemy.com/course/novel-self-publishing-and-marketing-masterclass/?referralCode=4D59A9B5BB7B69999003
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📒 M Y O T H E R W O R K :
◦ EVALENE'S NUMBER: amzn.to/3sZPlKi
◦ PEARL'S NUMBER: amzn.to/3Kyp63Q
◦ MARKETING FOR AUTHORS SERIES: amzn.to/3pTrbPG
◦ THE CONFIDENT CORGI: amzn.to/36aJd9m
◦ Novel Planner Notebook (mug cover): amzn.to/3hYnzYo
◦ Novel Planner Notebook (laptop cover): amzn.to/3KwvW9Z
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❤️ C O M P A N I E S I L O V E & A M A N A F F I L I A T E F O R :
◦ PUBLISH AND THRIVE: heartbreathings.teachable.com/courses/publish-and-thrive?affcode=145068_cetumz57
◦ WRITING STICKERS (10% off discount code is BETHANY10): stoneridgestickers.com/?ref=QOknrNnHtPsOE
◦ EPIDEMIC SOUND (where I get my music! If you'd like to try it for a month, using this link gives me a free month! Thank you in advance!): epidemicsound.com/referral/pltye4
◦ DRAFT2DIGITAL: draft2digital.com/bethanyatazadeh
💬 L E T ' S C O N N E C T 💬
Website | bethanyatazadeh.com
Instagram | instagram.com/authorbethanyatazadeh
YouTube | youtube.com/bethanyatazadeh
Patreon | patreon.com/bethanyatazadeh
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Thanks for watching!
❤️ Bethany
TIME STAMPS:
0:00 - the first book I wrote after having a baby
3:46 - the one where the new mama starts writing again
14:18 - the one where I finish chapter one
21:32 - the one where I get stuck and interrupted
41:33 - the one with tons of self care
58:38 - the one with the early morning writing experiment
1:12:38 - the one with the dedicated writing day
1:24:24 - the one where I write late at night
1:44:08 - the one with the dark night of the soul
2:13:41 - the one where I finish my book?
2:33:59 - a year and a half later (reactions/what's happened)
Note: some of these links are affiliate links and will support me with a little extra income at no extra cost to you. :)
#Authortube #NovelWriting #SelfPublishing
A year and a half after having my son, I'm finally publishing The Secret Shadow and I'm SO glad I vlogged the experience of writing the first draft. This video is a "documentary style" content marathon where we're going to watch all the vlogs together from start to finish, and find out together: (1) how long did it take to write this book? (2) how much did it change from first draft to final? (3) what was the word count for first draft versus final / how many words did I add? (4) and how did it feel to write a book right after having a baby???
Check out the books!
THE SECRET GIFT (book 1): books2read.com/thesecretgift
THE SECRET SHADOW (book 2): books2read.com/thesecretshadow
THE SECRET CURSE (book 3): books2read.com/thesecretcurse
LINKS MENTIONED:
◦ 12 hacks for Microsoft Word: youtu.be/ZaMaUvyKSdo
◦ Formatting Series: youtu.be/5nhepPdkpkE
◦ Outlining Vlog: youtu.be/5AGD7ENH174
◦ BookBub Deal Video: youtu.be/sdKDHjeEUIw
◦ Proofreading Vlog: youtu.be/pD7jggGpsCE
◦ Writing Tracker Stickers: (10% off discount code is BETHANY10): stoneridgestickers.com/?ref=QOknrNnHtPsOE
◦ Save the Cat Writes a Novel (book):
◦ Dear Writer are you in burnout (book):
◦ The Happy Sleeper (book):
___
📖 T H E Q U E E N ' S R I S E S E R I E S :
◦ THE SECRET GIFT: books2read.com/thesecretgift
◦ THE SECRET SHADOW: books2read.com/thesecretshadow
◦ THE SECRET CURSE: goodreads.com/book/show/60916605-the-secret-curse
📚 T H E S T O L E N K I N G D O M S E R I E S :
bethanyatazadeh.com/thestolenkingdom
◦ COLLECTOR'S EDITION / BOX SET: amzn.to/34A9wFw
◦ THE SECRET GIFT: books2read.com/thesecretgift
◦ THE STOLEN KINGDOM: books2read.com/thestolenkingdom
◦ THE JINNI KEY: books2read.com/thejinnikey
◦ THE CURSED HUNTER: books2read.com/thecursedhunter
◦ THE ENCHANTED CROWN: books2read.com/theenchantedcrown
◦ The Stolen Kingdom Audiobook: audible.com/pd/B088FVQNJK/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-195681&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_195681_rh_us
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📖 B E C O M E A P A T R O N :
Where you can receive digital early reader copies of my books, writing & publishing advice, help with your author platform, meet writer friends, and more!
patreon.com/bethanyatazadeh
💻 M Y A U T H O R N E W S L E T T E R :
Sign up for FREE exclusives (the first HALF of The Stolen Kingdom + a step-by-step self-publishing guide): bethanyatazadeh.com/contact
❤️ M Y M E R C H :
teespring.com/stores/bethanyatazadeh
📚 M Y S E L F P U B L I S H I N G C O U R S E :
udemy.com/course/novel-self-publishing-and-marketing-masterclass/?referralCode=4D59A9B5BB7B69999003
___
📒 M Y O T H E R W O R K :
◦ EVALENE'S NUMBER: amzn.to/3sZPlKi
◦ PEARL'S NUMBER: amzn.to/3Kyp63Q
◦ MARKETING FOR AUTHORS SERIES: amzn.to/3pTrbPG
◦ THE CONFIDENT CORGI: amzn.to/36aJd9m
◦ Novel Planner Notebook (mug cover): amzn.to/3hYnzYo
◦ Novel Planner Notebook (laptop cover): amzn.to/3KwvW9Z
___
❤️ C O M P A N I E S I L O V E & A M A N A F F I L I A T E F O R :
◦ PUBLISH AND THRIVE: heartbreathings.teachable.com/courses/publish-and-thrive?affcode=145068_cetumz57
◦ WRITING STICKERS (10% off discount code is BETHANY10): stoneridgestickers.com/?ref=QOknrNnHtPsOE
◦ EPIDEMIC SOUND (where I get my music! If you'd like to try it for a month, using this link gives me a free month! Thank you in advance!): epidemicsound.com/referral/pltye4
◦ DRAFT2DIGITAL: draft2digital.com/bethanyatazadeh
💬 L E T ' S C O N N E C T 💬
Website | bethanyatazadeh.com
Instagram | instagram.com/authorbethanyatazadeh
YouTube | youtube.com/bethanyatazadeh
Patreon | patreon.com/bethanyatazadeh
___
Thanks for watching!
❤️ Bethany
TIME STAMPS:
0:00 - the first book I wrote after having a baby
3:46 - the one where the new mama starts writing again
14:18 - the one where I finish chapter one
21:32 - the one where I get stuck and interrupted
41:33 - the one with tons of self care
58:38 - the one with the early morning writing experiment
1:12:38 - the one with the dedicated writing day
1:24:24 - the one where I write late at night
1:44:08 - the one with the dark night of the soul
2:13:41 - the one where I finish my book?
2:33:59 - a year and a half later (reactions/what's happened)
Note: some of these links are affiliate links and will support me with a little extra income at no extra cost to you. :)
#Authortube #NovelWriting #SelfPublishing
![Outlining Experiment RESULTS from outlining a book together [revealing the FULL novel outline]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3DdEyoOe0Rg/hqdefault.jpg "Outlining Experiment RESULTS from outlining a book together [revealing the FULL novel outline]
Im revealing the FULL novel outline for the Butter Book that we outlined together during our Save the Cat Writes a Novel Outlining Experiment in October 2023 for Preptober. PLUS Ill share a sneak peek at our Butter Book Brainstorming Document in google docs, some pinterest inspo for the story, how I made the google doc look aesthetic for our notes, how you can get access to this brainstorming doc, and more!
Sign up for my author newsletter here: https://www.bethanyatazadeh.com/contact
// RESOURCES //
◦ Save the Cat Writes a YA Novel: https://www.amazon.com//dp/B09KWYSXVN
◦ Save the Cat Writes a Novel: https://www.amazon.com//dp/B078VWDNKT
◦ 7 Figure Fiction: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09FGZQV4D
◦ Romancing the Beat: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DSJSURY
◦ Abbie Emmons Outlining Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV...
◦ Abbie Emmons character video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ij39H...
◦ Faerie book: https://www.amazon.com/Fairies-Myths-...
◦ The original STC Experiment playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMfrD...
◦ Novel Planner Notebook (mug cover): https://amzn.to/3hYnzYo
◦ Novel Planner Notebook (laptop cover): https://amzn.to/3KwvW9Z
// BUTTER BOOK SERIES //
◦ Intro to series: https://youtu.be/QX6kjmgWCTs
◦ Part 1 (Character & World): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pCiyxli7M0
◦ Part 2 (Opening Image, Theme, Set Up, Catalyst, Debate): https://youtube.com/live/NDxmxBNCRZs
◦ Part 3 (Break into Two, B-Story, Fun & Games, Midpoint): https://youtube.com/live/IPo7lQ2MblY
◦ Part 4 (Bad Guys Close In, All is Lost, Dark Night of the Soul): https://youtube.com/live/BTK5r57amwk
◦ Part 5 (Break into 3, Five Point Finale, Final Image): https://youtube.com/live/X9pNyOCGB6w
📖 T H E Q U E E N S R I S E S E R I E S :
◦ THE SECRET GIFT: https://books2read.com/thesecretgift
◦ THE SECRET SHADOW: https://books2read.com/thesecretshadow
◦ THE SECRET CURSE: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60916605-the-secret-curse
📚 T H E S T O L E N K I N G D O M S E R I E S :
https://www.bethanyatazadeh.com/thestolenkingdom
◦ COLLECTORS EDITION / BOX SET: https://amzn.to/34A9wFw
◦ THE SECRET GIFT: https://books2read.com/thesecretgift
◦ THE STOLEN KINGDOM: https://books2read.com/thestolenkingdom
◦ THE JINNI KEY: https://books2read.com/thejinnikey
◦ THE CURSED HUNTER: https://books2read.com/thecursedhunter
◦ THE ENCHANTED CROWN: https://books2read.com/theenchantedcrown
◦ The Stolen Kingdom Audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/B088FVQNJK/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-195681&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_195681_rh_us
📖 B E C O M E A P A T R O N :
Where you can receive digital early reader copies of my books, writing & publishing advice, help with your author platform, meet writer friends, and more!
https://www.patreon.com/bethanyatazadeh
💻 M Y A U T H O R N E W S L E T T E R :
Sign up for FREE exclusives (the first HALF of The Stolen Kingdom + a step-by-step self-publishing guide): https://www.bethanyatazadeh.com/contact
❤️ M Y M E R C H :
https://teespring.com/stores/bethanyatazadeh
📚 M Y S E L F P U B L I S H I N G C O U R S E :
https://www.udemy.com/course/novel-self-publishing-and-marketing-masterclass/?referralCode=4D59A9B5BB7B69999003
📒 M Y O T H E R W O R K :
◦ EVALENES NUMBER: https://amzn.to/3sZPlKi
◦ PEARLS NUMBER: https://amzn.to/3Kyp63Q
◦ MARKETING FOR AUTHORS SERIES: https://amzn.to/3pTrbPG
◦ THE CONFIDENT CORGI: https://amzn.to/36aJd9m
◦ Novel Planner Notebook (mug cover): https://amzn.to/3hYnzYo
◦ Novel Planner Notebook (laptop cover): https://amzn.to/3KwvW9Z
❤️ C O M P A N I E S I L O V E & A M A N A F F I L I A T E F O R :
◦ PUBLISH AND THRIVE: https://heartbreathings.teachable.com/courses/publish-and-thrive?affcode=145068_cetumz57
◦ WRITING STICKERS & the book launch planner (10% off discount code is BETHANY10): https://stoneridgestickers.com/?ref=QOknrNnHtPsOE
◦ EPIDEMIC SOUND (where I get my music! If youd like to try it for a month, using this link gives me a free month! Thank you in advance!): https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/pltye4/
◦ DRAFT2DIGITAL: https://www.draft2digital.com/bethanyatazadeh
💬 L E T S C O N N E C T 💬
Website | https://www.bethanyatazadeh.com
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/authorbethanyatazadeh
YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/bethanyatazadeh
Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/bethanyatazadeh
Thanks for watching!
❤️ Bethany
Note: some of these links are affiliate links and will support me with a little extra income at no extra cost to you. :)
#Authortube #NovelWriting #nanowrimo")
![the one with a little writing & a TON of self-care... [Writing a Book with a Baby, Episode 4]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/4xu7CZgW1fk/hqdefault.jpg "the one with a little writing & a TON of self-care... [Writing a Book with a Baby, Episode 4]
In the writing a book with a baby series, Im working on chapter three of my current WIP and struggling to find the right balance with my writing time! When not feeling inspired to write, I tried to explore why and realized I needed more self-care, so well chat about my diet, exercise, and reading in this one as well! Did you watch the previous videos in the writing a book with a baby playlist? Its linked below if you missed it!
Writing a Book with a Baby Series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3IFBPbxQRypLO0iZrhromddjYdnsOQ3h
You might also enjoy:
◦ WRITING STICKERS & the book launch planner (10% off discount code is BETHANY10): https://stoneridgestickers.com/?ref=QOknrNnHtPsOE
◦ 12 Hacks for Writing in Word: https://youtu.be/ZaMaUvyKSdo
◦ Novel Formatting Series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3IFBPbxQRypIBssmfDTmyFi68zmk5l-L
📚 T H E S T O L E N K I N G D O M S E R I E S :
https://www.bethanyatazadeh.com/thestolenkingdom
◦ COLLECTORS EDITION / BOX SET: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KF5YYZJ
◦ THE SECRET GIFT: https://books2read.com/thesecretgift
◦ THE STOLEN KINGDOM: https://books2read.com/thestolenkingdom
◦ THE JINNI KEY: https://books2read.com/thejinnikey
◦ THE CURSED HUNTER: https://books2read.com/thecursedhunter
◦ THE ENCHANTED CROWN: https://books2read.com/theenchantedcrown
◦ The Stolen Kingdom Audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/B088FVQNJK/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-195681&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_195681_rh_us
📖 B E C O M E A P A T R O N :
Where you can receive digital early reader copies of my books, writing & publishing advice, help with your author platform, meet writer friends, and more!
https://www.patreon.com/bethanyatazadeh
💻 M Y A U T H O R N E W S L E T T E R :
Sign up for FREE exclusives (the first HALF of The Stolen Kingdom + a step-by-step self-publishing guide): https://www.bethanyatazadeh.com/contact
❤️ M Y M E R C H :
https://teespring.com/stores/bethanyatazadeh
📚 M Y S E L F P U B L I S H I N G C O U R S E :
https://www.udemy.com/course/novel-self-publishing-and-marketing-masterclass/?referralCode=4D59A9B5BB7B69999003
📒 M Y O T H E R W O R K :
◦ EVALENES NUMBER: https://amzn.to/2LyJt87
◦ PEARLS NUMBER: https://amzn.to/38FsJok
◦ MARKETING FOR AUTHORS SERIES: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09CY8PCYK
◦ THE CONFIDENT CORGI: https://amzn.to/3oUIa1u
◦ Novel Planner Notebook: https://amzn.to/2LvyD2G
❤️ C O M P A N I E S I L O V E & A M A N A F F I L I A T E F O R :
◦ PUBLISH AND THRIVE: https://heartbreathings.teachable.com/courses/publish-and-thrive?affcode=145068_cetumz57
◦ WRITING STICKERS & the book launch planner (10% off discount code is BETHANY10): https://stoneridgestickers.com/?ref=QOknrNnHtPsOE
◦ EPIDEMIC SOUND (where I get my music! If youd like to try it for a month, using this link gives me a free month! Thank you in advance!): https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/pltye4/
◦ DRAFT2DIGITAL: https://www.draft2digital.com/bethanyatazadeh
💬 L E T S C O N N E C T 💬
Website | https://www.bethanyatazadeh.com
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/authorbethanyatazadeh
YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/bethanyatazadeh
Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/bethanyatazadeh
Thanks for watching!
❤️ Bethany
Note: some of these links are affiliate links and will support me with a little extra income at no extra cost to you. :)
#Authortube #NovelWriting #SelfPublishing")
