Writing update + tips on how to start a story! | DRAFTING A NEW BOOK: ep 2

I've officially passed the 10,000 word mark on my new book, so I'm popping in with an update to talk about story intros, initial character development, and handling self doubt.

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[taylorthatwriter]

The last 5 minutes was such a joy. Thank you for sharing how Jesus fits into writing!! :D WOOHOO! Praise Jesus!! This was so helpful, and it inspired me to go back and work on a new story! I've been writing a book since I was 16 (I'm 22 now) and I decided that I have to let it go and try something new. It's been so stressful. I haven't written a *NEW* thing in FOREVER. Praise God for the ability to be creative. So thankful the Holy Spirit dwells in us and that creativity is an attribute of God that we can share in!! :D

[Katlyn_Duncan]

Thanks for posting these on Youtube, Nadine! I like watching all the videos at once. Keep 'em coming :0)

[CreateExploreRead]

Awesome job friend! And yes - making sure my motivation is right is so important to combating fears. We write for Jesus ❤️

[ambermashal]

I love that you brought up how different readers have different views in the start of your books. For me personally, the oot books felt kind of slow at the start yet they are still my favorite books ever, I own them all, I LOVE the characters and storyline, and I’ve read them multiple times. I’ve never thought how different people can read so differently!

[miaramck]

“It’s none of their business that you have to learn how to write. Let them think you were born that way.”
-Ernest Hemingway

[hellchic]

I'm so glad I stumbled across your channel. Love your advice and the bouncy positive way you deliver it. Self doubt is such a biggie but I feel like I'm getting better at dealing with it, as you say, one day at a time. Thanks so much for the inspiration and practical tips 😀

[wandagambling]

Thanks for encouraging me to reopen the rough draft of my novel.

[Celestria]

Great video with helpful advice! I love all your books so much 😍

[TheWordNrd]

I have to sit back and remind myself that no one can read my work unless I let them all the time. Sometimes it helps.

[israaahmed]

*A new book*

Me: I AM HERE FOR
*Me guessing a retelling*

[MrVlandus]

Hello. New here. I am glad to have found your channel. I am a fantasy writer and I make videos here on YouTube too. Awesome great video.

[naomijohns]

Hi, Nadine.
I have a friend who struggles self-doubt and I think a video like the last five minutes of this one would really help her and a lot of other people.
Do you think for a future video you could maybe do something like that?
Thanks,
Naomi.

[gamexpress]

I'm a self-publisher and I've just send my book to my editor last Sunday and I'm nervous. It's my first book ever and I'm antsy about it but at least I can save this video for my sequel! and do you have to hit a certain mark for your new book? Mine is a fantasy novel and I just barely reached 50k. Mine is around 44k