Let’s Finish that First Draft: Staying Motivated in a Project Ft. Kaytlin Phillips
Hi, y’all! Wow, it’s been a long minute since I’ve written a post for here. During my abscence, I’ve been working on putting together some fun and exciting resources on Teen Writers’ Nook and one of those projects are: TWN summer livestreams! Over the summer, Teen Writers’ Nook is going to be hosting four livestreams on YouTube featuring amazing authors like Kaytlin Phillips and Allie Jo Andersen covering topics like writing first drafts, creating an author brand, and tips for worldbuilding. This has been something I’ve wanted to do for the website for a while now because one of the things that helped me immensely as a newbie writer was getting to hear tips and guidance from people who had done what I was trying to do: write an incredible book. I always knew I wanted to one day give the same back out there and seeing this dream become a reality is just… wow, it’s been great putting this together. And I am SO stoked to be able to share it with you guys!
And guess what?
Our first livestream is happening TOMORROW.
Yes, you heard me right. Tomorrow at 2 PM EDT (New York time), Teen Writers’ Nook will be joining creator of Writer’s Vision and author of World of Silence live on YouTube to talk about one of the biggest struggles any writer will face: finishing that first draft. I hope to see you there!!! Can’t make it to the stream? No worries. You can watch the replay at anytime after the stream.
About the Session:
One of the greatest obstacles aspiring and professional writers face is the motivation to complete a project, especially finishing that first draft. Join Teen Writers’ Nook founders Katherine, Madeleine, & Issabelle alongside Writers’ Vision founder and author of World of Silence and Emberling, Kaytlin Phillips for this live stream centered around discussing the common obstacles writers face in lacking motivation and advice on how to overcome it.
Highlights are:
⭐ why writers struggle to stick with a project
⭐ common tips to boost motivation and how helpful they are
⭐ our personal experience with the drafting process
⭐ what we wished we knew when we wrote our first novel
⭐ the benefits of community for drafting writers
⭐ is writer’s block even real???
About Kaytlin Phillips:
She believes in the power of stories and their ability to change lives. And when not writing stories of hope, purpose, and redemption, you can find Kayti (as everyone calls her) reading, hiking, or taking random pictures.
Have any questions about sticking with a project or building motivation you want us to discuss tomorrow? Feel free to drop them in the comments below.
D.B. Rayne
D. B. Rayne is a twenty-something-year-old Christian novelist and author of her fantasy, Aladdin-inspired debut, Into the Lamp. She lives in the South, where she is allegedly “writing” (but is most likely envisioning owning her own sword or hunting for Narnia in wardrobes). You can follow her on Instagram, @db_rayne.
2 Comments
Lorelei Angelino
EEP, this is so exciting!!!! Can’t wait for this!! <3333
Issabelle Perry
Aww thank you SO much, Lorelei!!!!! I hope you enjoyed the stream!!! (Also, so sorry to a late reply! WordPress didn’t send me a notification for the comment *facepalm*)