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Welcome to another project tea cup vlog! Here is a day in my life as a writer & content creator, working on my fantasy novel. We are back to working on draft 6 of the book and, good god, it's been a nightmare year so far for sickness and bad luck, but I'm doing my best to be positive and I'm super happy we're back to writing this book again. In this day in my life vlog, I talk about rejection and touch on some themes about imposter syndrome and creativity and the pressure of having a youtube channel while writing a novel. I hope you enjoy the video 💛
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Rejections can be so hard, especially when there's nothing helpful or constructive added to it. I remember when I was 19 years old and was in a group peer review with a published author. There were about 8 of us in total he reviewed over two hours. He saved the last ten minutes for me to tell me how bad my piece was. No constructive criticism, nothing to take away from it. It was just bad. Looking back on it, definitely not work I look back on fondly, but it still obliterated any drive I had for several months. It took me so long to push myself into trying again, but I eventually did. I hope you take the time to repair your confidence and push yourself too ❤
Reminds me of the lecturer who, for my first essay in my post grad, highlighted a line I had written and commented "ew" 💀 (After, he got a pretty strongly worded email from me about academic professionalism lmao 😅and he apologised) But it happens to the best of us and there's no need for that kind of 'feedback'. It's unhelpful and mean spirited, and I hope you're okay now and I'm so sorry it rocked your confidence 💛
I hope you're alright now. Never give up! Have fun in life 😊
@@christy-anne-joneswow, I'm impressed you called him out!
You are a real inspiration. Not because you're perfect, but because you're vulnerable with us about your doubts and fears that we all share in some form or another. I wish good fortune on you and your loved ones for the rest of the year.
Dear Christy, I don't think you understand just how much you are helping other people write. I never thought I would see myself writing my novel, but seeing you inspired me to chip away at it, and now I have a concrete timeline and research, and a physical draft. I also received two rejections this week for a short story I was proud of, and really, we all suffer through it. But you are so vulnerable and graceful in your suffering. Thank you so much for sharing this journey with us.
I totally relate to the "sitting at the desk like a goblin with greasy hair typing away" lol that's pretty much sums up most of my days too.
It's amazing how much I can relate to you even though we live on different continents, speak other languages, and have different cultures, and yet life for women seeking to be writers today is so similar in so many ways. My specialty has nothing to do with fantasy literature (rather realistic-existential literature), but your videos captivate me every second you talk about your characters and your novel because you do it with a lot of passion. Thanks for your videos. They motivate me to move forward with my projects. I love them! Thank you so much!
Cozy vibes all around, I love it
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Wooooooooow it's so unexpected to see you here, shooch. Love your GG animations!
^ Agreed! Was not expecting to see you here but love your work, dude!!
Good luck on your revision, Christy! I was also pushing myself for a 2-month revision timeline before submission, but I ended up taking half a year. My friend told me that revision is such a luxury, and that no one reads a book and thinks, "Wow I wish this writer had spent /less/ time editing this book." Hope you give yourself grace and take your time in making the book the best it can be!
I can't watch a Christy video without tea. Tonight, it's Rosehip. It's raining here in Brisbane and I did another bookbinding class today. Great to see another video, and my goodness, I'm so jealous of being able to sit in that beautiful library!
I love rosehip tea. I want some now
that short story sounds so perfect! like legends and lattes vibes! I have absolutely no doubt your book will be published and I cant wait to buy it. You really hooked me with your character and you talking about CFS. This makes you all the more admirable.
The over-voice in this video was powerful! Really hope you feel centered and calm soon.
This video felt so intimate and inspiring at the same time. I have been following you for over 4 years I think, and it was so beautiful getting to know more about how you feel about your work and your characters. Honestly wishing you the best luck with Project Teacup because I cannot wait to meet those characters 💛💛
You are an inspiration to me 🩷 I love your work and I am looking forward to your next projects and specially the project tea cup! ☺️
Thank you so much! 💛💛💛
Hello from Brisbane. As a writer myself, it is always nice to hear your writing stories and experiences. There are valuable tips and ideas there for all writers. Thank you.
Recently discovered the vlogs and love them so much, literally get me me pumped to write as well. I went to the Melbourne State Libraryary for the first time because of your project teacup vlogs, was such an amazing experience definitely going back. Cant wait to follow teacup journey further.
Another lovely video, as always! I'm so glad to hear that your literary agent has encouraged you to take the time you need for editing your novel. I can only imagine how frustrating it must have felt to be sick and therefore unable to work on your edits. I appreciate you sharing the insight you experienced with one of your main characters while being sick yourself. It's interesting how sometimes when our creative plans get derailed, we end up with a little more time for a story to reveal something new to us. With that said, I'm so glad that you are feeling better! Thank you for sharing snippets of Project Teacup and some vulnerable aspects of your own life. 🤗
Loved this video and omg was not expecting the cute shout out at the end! 🥰 had the best time meeting you! Good luck with edits Christy!!!
I understand the reaction to people being encouraging when you mention the (real) possibility that your project couldn't work - I find that sometimes when people say things like 'there is _no_ way you won't succeed', 'you'll definitely make it', 'they would be stupid to reject you', it doesn't always reassure me because I can't believe it. There's no way they could know for a certainty that I will succeed. I think, sometimes, milder forms of encouragement work better, people sharing hope with me rather than blind confidence. Of course, this is not to say that people offering the first kind of encouragement are wrong - it might work better for some people and can definitely give a boost - or that I don't believe in Project Teacup. But I understand the pragmatic belief that, no, there's no certainty of success (and that's fine!).
Christy, you’re doing a wonderful job. We’re here to support you and cheer you on and there is no way you could ever disappoint us. We’re like your internet family! You’ve got this friend!
just wanna say that really love the voice over while showing clips of your day/you writing 🥹 i get to enjoy and get inspiration from what i see and also still hear you speak and what you have to say to us 🤍
Oh my gosh, who would have thought! I am going through CFS as well at the moment and I'm writing a novel in which one of my characters deals with something like it as well. i did not expect to relate to you in this way, as well. Wow! I'm so glad you're better now. I enjoy your videos sooo much. They've inspired me to pick up my notebook and a pen again and to chip away at my novel. Thank you! 🥰
I love watching your videos, and while I have total confidence that your book will get picked up and published, even if it didn't I'm sure these vlogs of the process are changing so many of your viewers' lives. I learn so much about the writing and publishing process, as well as content creation in general from watching your videos. Thank you for sharing the good, the bad, and the scary with us.
Just when I was a little bit down on my inspiration, this video comes out. Perfect timing. I don't know if you'll read this, but I found your channel last year about the same time I took up writing fiction after many years of screenplays. You've accompanied me from your channel during all the process, and I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels like this. I want you to know that it's not just Project Teacup anymore: there's a little bit of your spark attached to many other projects. Oh, and I'm so glad you are feeling better! I hope soon all that health issues will be a thing of the past. Greetings from a place where's also autumn (yet still hot) :-)
Another great video! Keep up the good work Christy. I'm sure when Project Teacup is finally published it'll be great. Hope everyone has a blessed day.
So glad you're feeling better. Keep Project Teacup as close to the chest for as long as you need to. That choppy sea and wobbling sensation reminds me of how some people experience vertigo. I felt it for several weeks many years ago, and it was so bizarre. It felt there was a force pushing me backwards all the time, and the only way I could feel "normal" was to sit on a chair with a very straight back -- so I felt fine driving. But standing and walking was not fun. ^K^
I used to work for the Gold Coast Libraries, and the head boss didn't want quiet libraries. She wanted us to go around being loud and striking up conversations with randoms, and NO ONE understood and no one wanted to be spoken to except for the oldies needing tech support xD
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I can't say I was expecting to cry listening to your video, but currently I'm dealing with chronic fatigue and it's taken over my life and the way you explained it just hit me so hard
I'm so sorry. When I went through chronic fatigue, it was only for several weeks as a teen. I can't imagine what it must feel like to have it as an adult. It's absolutely horrible and I hope you're okay (or will be soon) 💛
Love the peaceful music you use in your videos. Very cozy and relaxing, I love it
So happy with this little bite of project tea cup. ❤️🔥
So happy to see a writing vlog in my recommendations today!
Thank you, Kaelyn!! 💛💛
had to think of you this week, I went to physical therapy this week and the place I go to is called `de spiegeltent`, I smiled immediately when I saw it.
you're GLOWING in that white blouse, it looks amazing on you!!!
Thanks for being so open and honest. It’s not easy to do so. Your journey encourages and inspires me.
Glad you're feeling better! I've been also having a weird health year too, so hope we can kick the rest of the year's butt! You inspire me to keep on working on my novel. I can't wait to read it.
Oh gosh horrible day here in Sydney with the massacre. I have felt so frazzled and anxious all day. But somehow your videos reminding me of my deep love for writing and books, and your cosy little nest as always are a complete balm to the soul. Your videos have got me through so many bad days.
What a great vlog on this cloudy ⛅️ morning 😊🤎
I had no idea that you struggled with ME/CFS when you were younger! I'm a long time subscriber and don't know if I just missed it or if you've ever mentioned it before. I'm going through something similar, possibly CFS but not sure yet, and I'm a writer as well. It's so hard to balance writing, let alone life in general, when your body aches and brain fog gets the best of you. And mental health. And everything else too 😅 I actually just posted my own video talking a bit about it called "writing a book is hard" which I think sums it all up lol
I was feeling so sad and down and your video made me feel instantly at peace. Thank you, Christy! ❤
Sending you love. I hope you're okay 💛
Your dedication to Project Teacup is inspiring! 🌟
You're an inspiration, Christy. Keep doing what you do:)
These vlogs are so comforting! Also I hate when people ask why you're filming when you're in public, that's so annoying lol, that also makes me super anxious
lol the heart palpatations I had when he interrupted me. You would think I was being hunted for sport 😅 Being socially anxious is wild. Something like this happens and it'll affect me the rest of the day 💀💀
I see so much of myself in your videos (writing fantasy, working multiple "things", your approach and views on subjects) that it makes me naturally interested in how you manage different aspects of writing. I love your aesthetic and you come across in such a genuine, practical, well-thought manner. Your dedication is a real inspiration and give me company when I stumble in similar areas. I'm sure we'll be here whenever Project Teacup is ready. And I'm sure we'll be here whenever you're ready to move onto the next project too ✨
Your videos always inspire me to work on my writing when im in a slump, so i really got excited when i saw you posted 😊😊 you're so awesome
Started watching your videos, and respect the sharing of your creative process. Didn't realise you're from SA. Always awesome seeing fellow Adelaideans pursuing the creative life :)
A new video on Sunday to soothe the writer's heart~💛
Another wonderful cosy video! Happy to see you are feeling better! Thank you so much for your authenticity with what goes on your life and what happens with your writing. Rejections are hard and I think for creative people, it is so easy to put that pressure on yourself. Just remember that you always will have a supportive community rooting for you and you have no reason to feel that guilt! Love all your content! 💕
Hope life gets easier for you ❤
You are amazing, Christy! Don't ever forget that. I'm glad you are feeling better now. Sending Huggies 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗. Take care 😊.
Happy to hear the update. 😊 I hope life treats you well.
Just read your book A Year in Tokyo, and it was such a delightful read. Keep up the good work!
This was such a cosy little vlog and vibe to watch in a break from some of my own writing! I'm glad you're feeling better
Loved the vulnerability throughout this vlog- AND you looked so beautiful and put together ❤
So good to see you feeling better! Please keep being kind and gentle with yourself. You've got this :)
Love the video quality as always. Always rooting for you Christy! 💚
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Another wonderfully cozy video! Also my new goal with all work is to “lessen the cognitive load” - love that!
this look is sooo autumn vibes. Finally autumn has begun!!
that looks like a pretty nice library! much nicer than ours in Perth. Though of course, I like our library for it's own qualities
So glad you're feeling better! The outfit in this video is so lovely btw, how great that they're a sponsor 😊
I love all your videos anne ❤ i can watch it every day❤❤❤❤
I love footage of you in libraries! ❤
loved it!!
your videos are such a treat🤗as some one who wants to be a writer and content creator, your videos are so uplifting. thank you
Your short story sounds so cosy and heartwarming. Im sorry it got rejected, thats never an easy thing 😔
Wow, you had cfs. I have had mecfs since I was 13...that is 1994. I still have it ...but I also write about symptoms in my books. In my current WIP my mc has multiple chemical sensitivity and orthostatic intolerance and funnily enough I just wrote a scene today where she faints. I don't faint as just get stuck in pre syncope with low blood pressure but it suited the moment as mc just went through a lot physically. Anyway I didn't know that about you I don't stand in the shower. It's the low blood pressure that makes showers hard, can't remember why. But I missed 2 1/2 years of high school and could hardly do anything in first six months...and the brain fog made reading hard. I managed to read The Queen Of The Damned and The Witching Hour in those years thougn, even though some pages I'd just have to re read 10 times then give up from cognitive dysfunction / brain fog/ short term memory issues Btw I reckon the old guy in library probably thought you looked lovely as in his prime women woulld have worn blouses like that. It's very pretty
Best wishes to you and good luck.
As a shadow viewer from France, I wanted to step out just a minute to thank you for all your great content, it makes me feel better about everything. So, thank you a thousand times, I wish you the best!
It would be amazing to have a library close to my house to go to work or to read. Sometimes home office makes me procrastinate a lot. I miss putting on some makeup and getting dressed properly, but I really hate having to get crowded buses to go to work, which makes the home office a better choice.
Thank you so much for this video, Christy! Pure happiness watching it as always. I am a rejection veteran, and I can tell you from experience that when one is "the Real Thing" and what they produce is "the Real Thing" and they keep trying, there comes a time where these rejections are just memories tuning into wisdom. You are the Real Thing, and this Rule of the Universe won't miss you. Enjoy the 'waiting'. Second, I have a chronic illness and I can relate to every word you said and more. This is a personal thing but I'll share it with you: each and every hardship in this life are my way of coming closer to my Creator. Bottomline, depending on everyone's perspective, hardships are more useful than meets the eye. P.S. Can I continue hoping a video about Edinburg? 🙄🙄😬🥰
What a beautiful library! It's much cozier than the State Library of Victoria.
I just found you and I’m loving your channel! Funny thing is… yes! I was going to ask your lip color. Thank you for linking it. I also love your nail color. 🫣💕 Would you mind sharing the color? Thank you. 💕💕💕
Ladies and gentlemen, the shirt was sewn for libraries! ✨😮❤
Hi Christy, just watched your video about getting a literary agent - congratulations! I was wondering what the UK / US breakdown was for the agents that offered? About to start my own querying journey!
I too struggle with sinus. I do nasal wash twice a day to keep it in control
Hi Christy, I wonder what writing and compilation software you use??? Perhaps Scrivener?
I want to start an author channel so bad, but im nervous. Also love the cozy vibes
You should do it! It's a lovely way to meet other writers 😊💛
Go for it! You could start by making the videos at first, playing around with formats, documenting your process first and foremost FOR YOU, just to get used to being behind the camera. Then post them (or switch them from private to public) when you feel ready. One of the good ways to start can be doing youtube video tags, such as booktube newbie tag, or authortube newbie tag. It's a way to warm up and also you've got the algorithim (through the tag) helping you out a bit.
It is understandable to be nervous but I also say go for it 🥰❤
Should’ve heard my gasp when I found out you’re a fellow Australian
Hard relate to old men interupting you in public because they want your attention and to give you unsolicited opinions 🙃Love this cosy episode. Lot's of vulverability, so I just want to send waves of reassurance and peace your way ✨
Rejection is crazy. As a fashion designer in a fashion capital i have had my complete fill of rejection... So much so that i dont even consider myself to be a "public" artist anymore... I now only make my work for myself and only people that i like... Apparently ive been wayyy too nice, wayyy too open but not prestige enough. Ok then i say. Doesnt matter that i can tailor nice jackets and even deposit hundreds of hours of hand embroidery onto pieces... Doesnt matter that i havev the education to get dressed and step outside in complete elegance. I'll just have a nice brand of my own that dont share with people because ive only known these "adults" to be a waste of time. I am a man that has sacrificed too much to move forward anyway else. 💀
What kind of camera do you use to film?
The demon postal worker story sounds interesting!! Have you ever considered self-publishing?
Random question but what colour is your nail polish? Love your vlogs 😊
It's called burned apricot! I bought it in Japan bc that colour is really hard to find in Australia 😭
We've had a lot of bad luck with sickness this year as well...feeling like super woman now! Lol
How many chapters should be for a book or a novel ?
I have chronic fatigue syndrome too! How did you get better? I used to be a teacher got flu and then CFS/me got it when I was 27 and still have it at 42. I want to write about a character with CFS but generally I like writing for escapism- happy fun Rom coms, I’m not sure how my mental health will deal with constantly having to write about having this illness but it’s still not much awareness around it
I had it as a byproduct of glanduar fever (but even when I was healed from glanduar fever, the CFS stayed longer). Eventually, I had to go back to school and it slowly went away but it was horrible. I'm so sorry that you're still experiencing it 💛💛
Christy is looking vibrant as always, how does. she do it?
Can you please do a readathon 😭😭😭 If you do, I can see you read 5,000 books ngl😅😅
Cannot wait for project teacup! I only have one question: What do you think of books that have first person point of view (first POV)? I’m just trying to get out of my comfort zone and try something new But love the vlog! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
I don't have a preference for FP or TP. I just want the voice to be strong :) FP can sometimes be better for more introspective stories ('Norweigian Wood' or 'Perks of Being a Wallflower' for example), but there's no specific rules. I would try everything you can to find what works for you. Best of luck with your writing! 💛💛
@@christy-anne-jones thank you for the advice! Very much appreciated! ❤️
Where can I read your short story about the little demon?
I'm not sure what to do with it! I want to try to find a home for it but if I can't I might eventually put it on my website 😊
Hello there hey 😊
If it doesn't get published, sell it as an ebook for $1 so everyone can read it and maybe you even earn some pocket money 😊
About your rejections from your book, can't youself publish instead?
She's got a literary agent now. So she has a chance of getting it published traditionally. Should watch the Querying Journey video, it's really good. Self publishing isn't for everyone, or isn't a first choice for everyone. I want to be published traditionally.
So many people I know (including myself) seem to get sinusitis and have to take that steroid spray these days.
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Inspiration to so many of us🤎