MY STORIES: → "The Species is Dead" in Minola Review: bit.ly/3wEnkqE → "Mama Lives in My Mouth" in Young Voices: bit.ly/3yRzBKg → "Primary Organs" in The Malahat Review: bit.ly/2Tl0yWu & read an excerpt: bit.ly/3fzSQR1 → "The Wolf-Antelope Will Not Come for Us" in filling Sation: bit.ly/2UhCxjH → "Where to Run When the Lamb Roars" in The Temz Review: bit.ly/3GN246M → "Fig" in Fractured Lit: fracturedlit.com/fig → "Jasmine’s Brows and Cuts,” in The Puritan, bit.ly/3mBsPDA → “Slaughter the Animal” in The New Quarterly, bit.ly/3BURVqb → “Eat Well” in CAROUSEL, forthcoming
MY POETRY: → "We sell skin on sale" in Augur Magazine (poetry): bit.ly/3vBvQH3 → "the drive-up microphone at burger king" in carte blanche: bit.ly/3sm6RoE → "A burial" in The Fiddlehead: bit.ly/3oMU7ID → "The night my mother learns to use the bus" in The Fiddlehead: bit.ly/3oMU7ID → “What’s the difference between good and god” in CV2 bit.ly/3y9WXwT → “At night, I rest my limbs in water and search for my mother’s father’s mother’s mother’s tongue” in Augur Magazine, forthcoming → "My Wolf Lives on the Windowsill" in Grain Magazine: [print only]
ABOUT ME Hi y'all! I'm Rachel, a twenty-year-old writer from Toronto. I've been writing for eight years and will be entering my fourth year of my BA in creative writing in the fall. On my channel, I document my writing journey and try to post once a week (usually on Fridays).
DISCLAIMER: 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. :)
MY STORIES: → "The Species is Dead" in Minola Review: bit.ly/3wEnkqE → "Mama Lives in My Mouth" in Young Voices: bit.ly/3yRzBKg → "Primary Organs" in The Malahat Review: bit.ly/2Tl0yWu & read an excerpt: bit.ly/3fzSQR1 → "The Wolf-Antelope Will Not Come for Us" in filling Sation: bit.ly/2UhCxjH → "Where to Run When the Lamb Roars" in The Temz Review: bit.ly/3GN246M → "Fig" in Fractured Lit: fracturedlit.com/fig → "Jasmine’s Brows and Cuts,” in The Puritan, bit.ly/3mBsPDA → “Slaughter the Animal” in The New Quarterly, bit.ly/3BURVqb → “Eat Well” in CAROUSEL, forthcoming
MY POETRY: → "We sell skin on sale" in Augur Magazine (poetry): bit.ly/3vBvQH3 → "the drive-up microphone at burger king" in carte blanche: bit.ly/3sm6RoE → "A burial" in The Fiddlehead: bit.ly/3oMU7ID → "The night my mother learns to use the bus" in The Fiddlehead: bit.ly/3oMU7ID → “What’s the difference between good and god” in CV2 bit.ly/3y9WXwT → “At night, I rest my limbs in water and search for my mother’s father’s mother’s mother’s tongue” in Augur Magazine, forthcoming → "My Wolf Lives on the Windowsill" in Grain Magazine: [print only]
ABOUT ME Hi y'all! I'm Rachel, a twenty-year-old writer from Toronto. I've been writing for eight years and will be entering my fourth year of my BA in creative writing in the fall. On my channel, I document my writing journey and try to post once a week (usually on Fridays).
DISCLAIMER: 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. :)
My equipment: → Camera: Sony ZV1 → Vlog mic: Rode Video Micro → Sit-down mic: Blue Yeti OR Blue Snowball iCE → Editor: Premiere Pro
#authortubeswapping screen time with writing but I have the attention span of a goldfish | writing vlograchel writes2024-10-11 | you are UNEMPLOYED you are AUTISTIC your brain run by GOBLIN
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).
DISCLAIMER: 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. :)
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).
DISCLAIMER: 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. :)
Hi y'all! I'm Rachel, a 22-year-old writer from Toronto. I've been writing for ten 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).
DISCLAIMER: 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. :)
Hi y'all! I'm Rachel, a 22-year-old writer from Toronto. I've been writing for ten 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).
DISCLAIMER: 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. :)
Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by MAUMAUMAU - Oblivious - thmatc.co/?l=7B91EEF5 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
#authortubeWrite & chat with me!rachel writes2024-07-13 | WE ARE SOOOO BACKWrite & chat w/ me!rachel writes2024-06-15 | writing chatting etc!Write & chat w/ me!rachel writes2024-06-05 | & I'll show u my new billie eilish CD LOL someone remind meThe BEST Lessons Ive Learned About Writing ✍rachel writes2024-06-01 | wooohoooo ten years of writing what did I learn etc!!!
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 0:52 - Chasing improvement isn't worth sacrificing writing 3:08 - Improvement fluctuates 6:16 - Writing for yourself is a practice of longevity 9:24 - Most of confidence is learning how to push forward 11:13 - Understanding the core of a story can be more challenging than actually writing it 13:28 - The only process that matters is the process that works for your and actually gets you writing 16:27 - Insecurity doesn't quite go away, it just changes (& can coexist with confidence) 19:08 - I'm forever a beginner, and I like that 21:16 - It's okay to change your mind a million times 23:18 - You can always "write like you're 13" 26:26 - Outro
Hi y'all! I'm Rachel, a 22-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).
DISCLAIMER: 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. :)
My equipment: → Camera: Sony ZV1 → Vlog mic: Rode Video Micro → Sit-down mic: Blue Yeti OR Blue Snowball iCE → Editor: Premiere Pro
#authortubeWrite & chat w/ me!rachel writes2024-05-31 | It’s early this time!!!Write & chat with me!rachel writes2024-05-25 | FIRST STREAM SINCE I’VE BEEN EMPLOYED YAYYYHow to Write Vivid Atmosphere 💫 | Double Spaced Podcast Ep. 3rachel writes2024-05-24 | In this episode of Double Spaced, Rachel and Sarah discuss all things atmosphere!
Hi y'all! I'm Rachel, a 22-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).
DISCLAIMER: 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. :)
My equipment: → Camera: Sony ZV1 → Vlog mic: Rode Video Micro → Sit-down mic: Blue Yeti OR Blue Snowball iCE → Editor: Premiere Pro
#authortubeMy Writing Evolution: 10 YEARS of Practice | How Did I Improve?rachel writes2024-05-18 | if u give an autistic person a computer...
this is what 10 years of writing looks like wow etc!!!!
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 1:29 - Water Hemlock / sophie & jake god help me (YA dystopian) 3:00 - The Dreamer (YA dystopian) 5:13 - The Treated (YA dystopian) 6:43 - Perks & Drawbacks (YA contemporary) 9:18 - Fostered (YA dystopian) 11:12 - This is Where the End Starts (YA contemporary) 12:53 - Hunted (YA dystopian) 14:12 - Resisted (YA dystopian) 15:25 - I'm Disappointed (YA contemporary) 17:11 - Hollowed (YA dystopian) 18:27 - Splintered (YA dystopian) 20:02 - Rewired (YA dystopian/literary??) 22:07 - Moth Work (Adult literary fiction) 25:02 - Feeding Habits (Adult literary fiction) 28:07 - Seventh Virtue (Adult contemporary fantasy) 29:53 - Body Back (Adult literary fiction) 32:15 - Hallowed Bodies (Adult contemporary fantasy) 34:12 - Changing States (Adult literary fiction) 36:12 - Sunless Ground (Adult contemporary fantasy) 37:56 - Lost Gods (Adult literary fiction) 39:20 - Outro and a chat on "improvement"
Hi y'all! I'm Rachel, a 22-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).
DISCLAIMER: 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. :)
Hi y'all! I'm Rachel, a 22-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).
DISCLAIMER: 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. :)
Hi y'all! I'm Rachel, a 22-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).
DISCLAIMER: 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. :)
Hi y'all! I'm Rachel, a 22-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).
DISCLAIMER: 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. :)
My equipment: → Camera: Sony ZV1 → Vlog mic: Rode Video Micro → Sit-down mic: Blue Yeti OR Blue Snowball iCE → Editor: Premiere Pro
#authortubeWriting a new book 📚 conception, process, behind the scenes | Writing Vlograchel writes2024-05-03 | a writing vlog where I talk to you about my new book and how it came to be!
Hi y'all! I'm Rachel, a 22-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).
DISCLAIMER: 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. :)
My equipment: → Camera: Sony ZV1 → Vlog mic: Rode Video Micro → Sit-down mic: Blue Yeti OR Blue Snowball iCE → Editor: Premiere Pro
#authortubeChat & write w/ me!rachel writes2024-04-27 | and this time I will actually read you poemsI finished my book... now what?? 📚 Writing Vlograchel writes2024-04-26 | a cozy writing vlog where I start writing my new project after finishing a novella!
Hi y'all! I'm Rachel, a 22-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).
DISCLAIMER: 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. :)
My equipment: → Camera: Sony ZV1 → Vlog mic: Rode Video Micro → Sit-down mic: Blue Yeti OR Blue Snowball iCE → Editor: Premiere Pro
#authortubeWrite & chat with me! :)rachel writes2024-04-19 | & I'll read you some poems!!Finishing the first draft of my BEST book yet 📚 grieving endings, drafting anxiety | Writing Vlograchel writes2024-04-19 | finishing the first draft of my favourite book yet in this writing vlog!
Hi y'all! I'm Rachel, a 22-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).
DISCLAIMER: 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. :)
My equipment: → Camera: Sony ZV1 → Vlog mic: Rode Video Micro → Sit-down mic: Blue Yeti OR Blue Snowball iCE → Editor: Premiere Pro
#authortubeTwins talk about writing 📚 critique partners, comparison & more | Double Spaced Podcast Ep. 2rachel writes2024-04-18 | In this comeback episode of Double Spaced, twin writers Rachel and Sarah discuss what we've been up to since our last episode, how being twins affects our writing relationship, and more!
Hi y'all! I'm Rachel, a 22-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).
DISCLAIMER: 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. :)
Hi y'all! I'm Rachel, a 22-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).
DISCLAIMER: 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. :)
My equipment: → Camera: Sony ZV1 → Vlog mic: Rode Video Micro → Sit-down mic: Blue Yeti OR Blue Snowball iCE → Editor: Premiere Pro
#authortubeChat & write w/ me!rachel writes2024-04-12 | chatting! writing! AND I'LL SHOW YOU MY RECORDS!!!Chat & write with me!rachel writes2024-03-15 | chatting! writing! also I'll show you my posters! 2PM ET!Chat & write with me :)rachel writes2024-03-08 | chatting & writing !!!Chat & write w/ me!rachel writes2024-02-29 | chatting & writing etc!!! I will also show you the new records I bought (someone pls remind me)!!!exposing my FIRST DRAFTS because you’re too afraid to ✍rachel writes2024-02-15 | first drafts are natural first drafts are good
sorry for sounding judgmental in the title I LOVE YOU!!
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro/first drafts are beautiful 1:51 - Excerpt 1 (weaving timelines, verbs, punctuation) 7:35 - "You need to destroy your first draft" 9:24 - Excerpt 2 (flow, voice, specificity) 13:47 - Excerpt 3 (insecurity, writing "purpose," expansion) 19:09 - The instinct to edit 19:33 - Why do we "hate" first drafts?
Hi y'all! I'm Rachel, a 22-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).
DISCLAIMER: 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. :)
Hi y'all! I'm Rachel, a 22-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).
DISCLAIMER: 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. :)
My equipment: → Camera: Sony ZV1 → Vlog mic: Rode Video Micro → Sit-down mic: Blue Yeti OR Blue Snowball iCE → Editor: Premiere Pro
#authortubeWriting a fantasy novel 🐍 (but I actually tell you the plot) | Writing Vlograchel writes2024-01-19 | t-shirt that says lonan clark apologist
Hellooo!!! So excited about this writing vlog, which I think might be my favourite video I've made in a longggg time! In this video, I talk about my contemporary fantasy novel as I try to get back into a writing routine.
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 0:15 - Returning to writing after a break 1:02 - My current work in progress 2:24 - Locating my recent draft 3:26 - Why I love reading writing out loud 3:57 - Love & Lonan 💖 4:56 - Future plans for my book's romance 5:36 - Reading you a cute paragraph 6:21 - Trouble in paradise 7:53 - Future draft plans 12:02 - Outro
Hi y'all! I'm Rachel, a 22-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).
DISCLAIMER: 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. :)
My equipment: → Camera: Sony ZV1 → Vlog mic: Rode Video Micro → Sit-down mic: Blue Yeti OR Blue Snowball iCE → Editor: Premiere Pro
#authortubeI forgot how to write a book??? ☕ | writing vlograchel writes2024-01-17 | a little intro back into writing :)
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 0:51 - Anxiety & writing 2:49 - Word counts are detrimental 4:10 - What I'm currently working on 6:17 - Inciting incident issues 7:03 - Writing is a muscle 7:57 - My plan of attack 8:29 - How did writing go?
Hi y'all! I'm Rachel, a 22-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).
DISCLAIMER: 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. :)
Music: - Frenchy by The Nicholas Project - Strawberry Sundae by TssedOnion thmatc.co/?l=5F35547B
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
#authortubeChat & write with me!rachel writes2024-01-12 | A live hangout!!!EVERYTHING IS FALLING APART!!!rachel writes2024-01-12 | ...I dont know how to love writing anymore | After Draft Podcast Ep. 4rachel writes2024-01-11 | In this episode of After Draft, I unveil the podcast's "after hours" segment and discuss falling out of love with writing when you least expect it.
Hi y'all! I'm Rachel, a 22-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).
DISCLAIMER: 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. :)
My equipment: → Camera: Sony ZV1 → Vlog mic: Rode Video Micro → Sit-down mic: Blue Yeti OR Blue Snowball iCE → Editor: Premiere Pro
#authortubeEverything I Wrote in 2023 🌹 | toxic productivity, disappointment & (SO MANY) novellasrachel writes2023-12-31 | a video where I talk about everything I wrote in 2023!
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 0:23 - January 2:23 - February 4:35 - March 7:41 - April 7:48 - May 7:59 - June 12:46 - July 12:56 - August 13:38 - September 14:14 - October 14:19 - November 14:56 - What I’m currently writing 16:56 - Submissions 17:38 - Awards 17:47 - Overall stats 18:01 - How did I develop? 19:05 - Drafting anxiety (& the link to "productivity") 21:16 - Personal writing (& the impacts of autism) 23:10 - How I'm shifting my process in 2024 24:30 - Novella heaven 25:29 - My total word count for the year 26:31 - Why I'm unhappy about my progress this year 27:01 - Writing "goals" for 2024 29:02 - Outro
Hi y'all! I'm Rachel, a 22-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).
DISCLAIMER: 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. :)
My equipment: → Camera: Sony ZV1 → Vlog mic: Rode Video Micro → Sit-down mic: Blue Yeti OR Blue Snowball iCE → Editor: Premiere Pro
#authortubeMy Favourite Writing of 2023 📚 a chill reading - fantasy, romance, litficrachel writes2023-12-23 | is this a feature film or a rachel writes video
reading you SO MUCH of the stories I wrote this year! ☕
CW: All the writing in this video is for an audience of ADULTS. Please refer to each individual excerpt's timestamp to check for content warnings.
forgot to mention but none of this writing will be published (just in case someone asks)!
TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro 2:13 - Seventh Virtue 3:34 - 1: Reeve on the beach (CW: mentions of toxic relationships) 5:44 - 2: Pretty beach description 7:35 - 3: Reeve leaves (CW: toxic relationships) 9:23 - 4: Lonan and Reeve cute sibling moment 12:16 - 5: Harrison describes Lonan’s eyes (super gay) 14:44 - 6: Last scene of Seventh Virtue 17:11 - Body Back 18:37 - 7: Opening paragraph (CW: blasphemy) 24:26 - 8: Sea-themed bathroom description 26:49 - 9: Harrison mad at God & fathers (CW: blasphemy) 28:05 - 10: ❌ gods ❌ ghosts ❌ men (CW: blasphemy idk) 31:01 - 11: Cute Haremiah moment 33:20 - 12: Harrison identity crisis (CW: substance use mention, blasphemy) 37:19 - 13: Harrison identity crisis extended (CW: substance use mention) 38:26 - 14: Harrison identity crisis beauty guru edition (CW: substance use mention) 40:09 - 15: Harrison crisis in the club (CW: substance use mention, self-harm mention, blasphemy) 42:24 - 16: Harrison overstimulated at the club (CW: substance use mention, suicide ideation mention, blasphemy) 45:40 - 17: Haremiah romance considerations 47:37 - 18: Jeremiah is a romantic (CW: suicide ideation) 50:11 - 19: Harrison gives Jeremiah an out 51:32 - 20: What if Harrison went back to Baltimore with Jeremiah? 54:49 - 21: Harrison is trapped in a party (CW: substance use mention) 55:56 - 22: Sad Harrison mirror identity crisis (CW: injury mention) 59:24 - 23: Harrison wakes dazed & confused (CW: substance use mention) 1:00:55 - Hallowed Bodies 1:00:57 - 24: Opening 2 scenes (CW: Catholicism) 1:05:32 - 25: Lonan recurring nightmare (CW: drowning, minor violence) 1:07:03 - 26: Tormented Lonan eats cherries & watches Supernatural 1:10:01 - 27: Lonan goes to to library to find his sister 1:11:42 - 28: Lonan contemplates God’s omnipresence (CW: blasphemy? perhaps) 1:13:03 - 29: Lonan thinks a man’s eyes are sparkly!!! (CW: internalized homophobia mention) 1:15:38 - 30: What Lonan has in common with the man 1:16:07 - 31: Lonan thinks about his mother 1:17:31 - 32: A description of “the man” 1:18:56 - 33: Lonan watches Jeopardy! 1:20:22 - 34: Lonan contemplates queerness in the context of faith 1:22:24 - 35: Lonan goes to church & queerness contemplation cont’d (CW: violence mention) 1:24:08 - 36: Lonan at church cont’d (CW: blasphemy idk) 1:27:02 - 37: Last scene of Hallowed Bodies 1:29:17 - Changing States 1:29:53 - 38: First 2 scenes of Changing States 1:32:15 - 39: Jeremiah pines over “Keanu Reeves” 1:33:21 - 40: Jeremiah listens to Faith by George Michael 1:34:34 - 41: Jeremiah runs into his “ex” 1:37:28 - 42: Jeremiah contemplates faith after a breakup 1:39:13 - 43: Jeremiah is bored on his road trip 1:40:46 - 44: Pretty rural description 1:41:34 - 45: Jeremiah arrives at his childhood home in Baltimore 1:44:29 - 46: Jeremiah can’t sleep 1:45:57 - 47: Jeremiah considers aging 1:47:17 - 48: Jeremiah is so tired :( 1:48:56 - 49: Jeremiah meets his sister 1:51:14 - 50: Jeremiah gets frustrated with Kara 1:54:55 - 51: My favourite paragraph I wrote all year (HAREMIAH ROMANCE) 1:58:47 - 52: Haremiah cute flashback 2:00:26 - 53: Jeremiah finds comfort in Kara after he moves 2:01:51 - Lost Gods 2:03:23 - 54: Lost Gods opening (CW: suicidal ideation) 2:07:02 - 55: Harrison thinks he’s fragile 2:08:23 - 56: Haremiah flashback (CUTE) 2:14:18 - Sunless Ground 2:14:39 - 57: GIANT opening of Sunless Ground (CW: dead animal, blood, gore, self-harm mention) 2:29:11 - 58: Harrison at a family dinner 2:31:40 - 59: Darren goes missing (CW: violence, blood) 2:35:04 - 60: Harrison compares his childhood home to Reeve’s (CW: bullying mention) 2:38:55 - 61: Harrison complains about his good relationship lol 2:39:38 - 62: Harrison & Reeve dance together 2:42:02 - 63: Baby it’s cold outside Raven moment 2:45:53 - 64: Reeve tells Darren about Harrison 2:48:17 - Outro
My equipment: → Camera: Sony ZV1 → Vlog mic: Rode Video Micro → Sit-down mic: Blue Yeti OR Blue Snowball iCE → Editor: Premiere Pro
#authortubeWrite With Me (& chat!)rachel writes2023-12-08 | livestream to do some writing & also celebrate a character bday!When writing impacts mental health 📚 chill writing updaterachel writes2023-12-05 | writing update where I talk writing & mental health :)
Hi y'all! I'm Rachel, a 22-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).
DISCLAIMER: 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. :)
Hi y'all! I'm Rachel, a 22-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).
DISCLAIMER: 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. :)
My equipment: → Camera: Sony ZV1 → Vlog mic: Rode Video Micro → Sit-down mic: Blue Yeti OR Blue Snowball iCE → Editor: Premiere Pro
#authortubeThe EASIEST way to outline a novel (FOR PANTSERS) | NaNoWriMo Writing Vlograchel writes2023-11-04 | a preptober writing vlog!
WHAT I DIDN'T MENTION in this video is that this isn't a scene-by-scene outline. You could certainly use this technique for a scene-by-scene outline, but I don't like outlining that way. Some of the ideas in my scene list were scene-by-scene, but if there were large gaps between scenes, I didn't fill them with other ideas. Those notecards STILL were placed next to each other chronologically, since Z idea comes after X idea (with Y missing, for example), but I'll fill those gaps AS I write. I'll make a video for this technique later, but since it's NaNo, I wanted to post this in the meantime for those of you still working on your outlines/wanting to outline!
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - how I approach writing when I'm feeling bad 2:50 - my preptober strategy 4:52 - my problems with outlining 5:45 - my outlining process summarized 8:14 - outlining with notecards 9:36 - what my book is about 11:24 - outlining plan of action 13:38 - what my scene list looks like 14:47 - recap of my outlining process 15:18 - 1. brainstorm ideas 15:57 - 2. summarize ideas into one-sentence loglines 16:03 - 3. compile all one-sentence loglines into a scene list 16:19 - 4. transfer scene list onto note cards 16:38 - 5. organize ideas by subplot 18:41 - 6. organize notecards in chronological order 19:44 - a note on including numbers on the notecards 20:11 - 7. finalizing outline in scrivener 21:49 - 8. organizing scene notes in scrivener
Hi y'all! I'm Rachel, a 22-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).
DISCLAIMER: 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. :)
Hi y'all! I'm Rachel, a 22-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).
DISCLAIMER: 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. :)
Hi y'all! I'm Rachel, a 22-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).
DISCLAIMER: 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. :)
My equipment: → Camera: Sony ZV1 → Vlog mic: Rode Video Micro → Sit-down mic: Blue Yeti OR Blue Snowball iCE → Editor: Premiere Pro
#authortubeSubmitting poems for publication, career anxiety & reading like a writer | Writing Vlog #55rachel writes2023-10-27 | A cozy weekend writing vlog where I take you through a typical Friday of writing!
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - A good drafting day 1:43 - My goals for submitting to a literary magazine 4:37 - Prepping my submission materials 7:56 - Shifting into drafting my novella 8:18 - Being inspired by other writers 10:13 - Developing an accessible reading practice 11:04 - Talking about my favourite poetry collection 12:08 - How being a fan makes me a better writer 14:18 - Chatting about themes in my novella 16:25 - Fun as a necessity in writing & career anxiety 17:39 - Reading excerpts from my WIP
RELATED: - Read "Museum" by Richie Hofmann: bit.ly/46J8phc
Hi y'all! I'm Rachel, a 22-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).
DISCLAIMER: 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. :)
My equipment: → Camera: Sony ZV1 → Vlog mic: Rode Video Micro → Sit-down mic: Blue Yeti OR Blue Snowball iCE → Editor: Premiere Pro
#authortubeA Preptober Guide for Pantsers 📚 | how Im prepping for nanowrimorachel writes2023-10-25 | preptober guide for pantsers! fun fun fun!
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 0:38 - Assess my book's current circumstances 2:16 - Brainstorm a to-do list 2:57 - Determine what you need to succeed 3:54 - Worldbuilding 8:03 - Ideation 11:11 - Admin 14:04 - Character 15:03 - Plotting
Hi y'all! I'm Rachel, a 22-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).
DISCLAIMER: 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. :)
My equipment: → Camera: Sony ZV1 → Vlog mic: Rode Video Micro → Sit-down mic: Blue Yeti OR Blue Snowball iCE → Editor: Premiere Pro
#authortubeI tried writing 10k words of a fantasy novel in a day ⚔ | Preptober Writing Vlograchel writes2023-10-20 | writing vlog where I try to write 10k words of a fantasy novel in a day!
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - The project I'm working on 2:08 - How I'm approaching the novel opening 3:14 - Sprints & word count update 4:08 - Why I want to do a 10k day 5:11 - Mini writing update 5:43 - How did the 10k day go? 7:25 - My brainstorming process 8:18 - How I'm structuring this book 11:04 - Re-reading my book 13:08 - Reading excerpts from my WIP
Hi y'all! I'm Rachel, a 22-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).
DISCLAIMER: 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. :)
My equipment: → Camera: Sony ZV1 → Vlog mic: Rode Video Micro → Sit-down mic: Blue Yeti OR Blue Snowball iCE → Editor: Premiere Pro
#authortubemy NEW fantasy book, the end of act 2 & publishing anxiety | writing updaterachel writes2023-10-15 | a cozy writing update 💖
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - intro 0:18 - starting an adult fantasy sequel 2:18 - plot summary of sunless ground 3:32 - getting back into genre fiction after a break 5:09 - sunless ground excerpt 6:13 - novella update 7:24 - finding joy in writing in september 8:12 - finishing act 2 9:27 - changing states excerpt 13:18 - september as a transition 13:55 - publishing anxiety 15:06 - creating a writing routine 16:05 - talking about mental health (I cry here cw) 18:00 - turning 22 & the impacts on my writing 19:17 - outro
Hi y'all! I'm Rachel, a 22-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).
DISCLAIMER: 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. :)
Hi y'all! I'm Rachel, a 22-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).
DISCLAIMER: 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. :)