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Gigi Vella | Author's avatar

I love these tips! And they came at the perfect time for me-- I've spent two weeks taking an impromptu break after reaching 50k words... I think my brain just needed to rest, and I didn't realize it! Also, I'm filling out the form! I really hope I get to see that beautiful artwork in person <3

Katie Wu's avatar

Aww!! Congrats on 50k! that's already a huge accomplishment (most people never write that much, ever??)

If i end up going on tour I hope to have copies of the prints everywhere (oh and they're probably gonna be preorder incentives!)

Gigi Vella | Author's avatar

Love this!!! And thank you!

Kourtney Spak's avatar

"I get motivated by shame" made me laugh because ME TOO.

Katie Wu's avatar

you're a pro - you get it :)

Kendra Mase's avatar

I absolutely LOVED this post. So real and honestly I needed to hear about others trudging through drafting with me.

Katie Wu's avatar

this makes me so happy!!! thank you! you got this <3

Kendra Mase's avatar

thank you! I am just starting my sheet now to keep track of my word counts. 10 books in and I never thought about doing that. Going to give it a go to keep myself drafting. I have a lot to write and lot of stories to get through this year.

Nina Ellwood | Author's avatar

Such great advice! This is very similar to how I write too. But I definitely need to hide my phone more often during writing time 💕

Katie Wu's avatar

haha yes!! unfortunately i still get distracted sometimes even without my phone but it helps

Caroline Beuley's avatar

All such good advice Katie!!!

Katie Wu's avatar

Thank you! :)

Deavon's avatar

Your artwork for Madder Lake is beautiful!