I'm so glad you covered this topic. I was actually thinking when I'm less busy to ask you about your writing, but this video seemingly covers everything I could want to know (love the format). Your advice to read as a writer is essential. It is necessary to consider choice, always, line by line, and wonder what states of momentum the writer was following. There is so much foundation and craft required to elicit the unexpected, to make it feel inevitable, and to do so with brevity. You capture that consideration perfectly. I love how straightforward and practical your advice is throughout this video. Genuinely, great job with this one!
I greatly respect your work ethic. So often, there's the image of the "tortured artist" sitting around, waiting for inspiration to strike. If it does happen that way, that's great! But the reality is that if you're wanting to do any art professionally, you don't have that option. In the real world, there are deadlines to meet and contracts to honor. That sounds less romantic than the way creating art is usually portrayed. But that's the way it is. As long as you are working hard to make your art the very best it can be, that's what counts. EDIT: Oh, you have a day job too? Wow, even more respect!
I wish I had said it so well! I love how you explain the difference between the image that people have created about art vs reality :) Ah, yes, unfortunately I still need a day job ;)
Thanks for sharing your story. So inspiring! I'm so happy I've witnessed your growth since I met you. So proud of you, Emmelie!!! Btw, when are you doing a Lord of the Rings retelling? :P
I am adding your books to my "must haves" for my library. Your newest work just adds to my excitement for Sanderson's latest fifth StormLight Archives book among some others on my favorites.
Wow! This video was so interesting. It’s so cool that you told us so much information about your experience. I can’t wait for your book in English. I love historical fiction, so I’m very excited! 😊
Interesting to hear about your process! A few questions • What does your lunch hour look like? Do you stay at your desk and write while you eat? How do your colleagues react? • Do you maintain the same 500w/day pace during weekends and days off? • What’s your routine when you’re in the planning or editing stage, rather than the writing stage. Do you still maintain a rigourous, measurable daily pace?
Good questions. 1. My collegues don't seem to mind that I prefer to spend that hour alone. I always eat at my desk. 2. I try to keep the 500w, yes. If I want tomorrow off, I make sure to do 1000w today. 3. I sometimes need to make time to sit down and brainstorm. I allow myself to skip the 500 words if I have to plan. Editing comes after I finish the first draft - I try not to go back and change things.
Thank you for this Emmelie! I particularly was interested in the number of people who are involved in the process of writing. Proofreaders, editors, friends just to name three. I'm always impressed when I look at the acknowledgements of a book. Yes it is the authors' name on the front page but often there are many, many people who are thanked as having had some input. Looking forward to reading your novel in English. Are there any plans to translate your non-English books into English?
Oh yes, so many people are involved in the process, and they all deserve so much praise for their hard work. We can't do it alone. I hope they will sell the rights, but I can't promise my older works will ever be available in English. I do hope so. That would be lovely. :)
Hello Emmelie! I hope you are doing well. What an interesting topic and video. I really enjoyed you sharing your thoughts and experiences as an author. It is a very intense and in-depth process. I am also happy that your next book will be available in English. I look forward to reading it (maybe it will lead to a book tour in the US?😉 ) Have a great week and I look forward to your next video! 😀
I really look forward to checking out your new novel in English! Have you ever heard John Adams' opera called The Ghosts of Versailles? Very informative so thank you!
This was very interesting. I understand that your new book will be in English, (and I'm excited to read it) but would it ever be possible to have your earlier fantasy books translated to English? I'd be really interested in reading those as well as fantasy is one of my favorite genres.
I have watched ton of your videos ma'am and I love them, your way of explaining But still I can't find a perfect video which has book recommendations for non native speaker like in india and a guide how to raise level It would be a huge help and would be very much appreciated if you put the effort of making that specific video. ( Books easy or moderate read but have profound thoughts) Thanks
I'm so glad you covered this topic. I was actually thinking when I'm less busy to ask you about your writing, but this video seemingly covers everything I could want to know (love the format).
Your advice to read as a writer is essential. It is necessary to consider choice, always, line by line, and wonder what states of momentum the writer was following. There is so much foundation and craft required to elicit the unexpected, to make it feel inevitable, and to do so with brevity. You capture that consideration perfectly. I love how straightforward and practical your advice is throughout this video. Genuinely, great job with this one!
Thank you so much. And well said! Reading as a writer is absolutely essential.
I greatly respect your work ethic. So often, there's the image of the "tortured artist" sitting around, waiting for inspiration to strike. If it does happen that way, that's great! But the reality is that if you're wanting to do any art professionally, you don't have that option. In the real world, there are deadlines to meet and contracts to honor. That sounds less romantic than the way creating art is usually portrayed. But that's the way it is. As long as you are working hard to make your art the very best it can be, that's what counts.
EDIT: Oh, you have a day job too? Wow, even more respect!
I wish I had said it so well! I love how you explain the difference between the image that people have created about art vs reality :)
Ah, yes, unfortunately I still need a day job ;)
I really enjoyed watching this. I do the same, writing a very first draft first then spending time on editing.
Thanks for sharing your story. So inspiring! I'm so happy I've witnessed your growth since I met you. So proud of you, Emmelie!!! Btw, when are you doing a Lord of the Rings retelling? :P
I am adding your books to my "must haves" for my library. Your newest work just adds to my excitement for Sanderson's latest fifth StormLight Archives book among some others on my favorites.
Aww thank you so much! 😍
Wow! This video was so interesting. It’s so cool that you told us so much information about your experience.
I can’t wait for your book in English. I love historical fiction, so I’m very excited! 😊
I appreciate your support. So kind of you!
Interesting to hear about your process! A few questions
• What does your lunch hour look like? Do you stay at your desk and write while you eat? How do your colleagues react?
• Do you maintain the same 500w/day pace during weekends and days off?
• What’s your routine when you’re in the planning or editing stage, rather than the writing stage. Do you still maintain a rigourous, measurable daily pace?
Good questions.
1. My collegues don't seem to mind that I prefer to spend that hour alone. I always eat at my desk.
2. I try to keep the 500w, yes. If I want tomorrow off, I make sure to do 1000w today.
3. I sometimes need to make time to sit down and brainstorm. I allow myself to skip the 500 words if I have to plan. Editing comes after I finish the first draft - I try not to go back and change things.
Thank you so much for this. So inspiring :)
Very impressive!
Congratulations on being published!
Thank you for this Emmelie! I particularly was interested in the number of people who are involved in the process of writing. Proofreaders, editors, friends just to name three. I'm always impressed when I look at the acknowledgements of a book. Yes it is the authors' name on the front page but often there are many, many people who are thanked as having had some input. Looking forward to reading your novel in English. Are there any plans to translate your non-English books into English?
Oh yes, so many people are involved in the process, and they all deserve so much praise for their hard work. We can't do it alone.
I hope they will sell the rights, but I can't promise my older works will ever be available in English. I do hope so. That would be lovely. :)
I look forward to reading your novel in October!
Aww thank you!
Hello Emmelie! I hope you are doing well. What an interesting topic and video. I really enjoyed you sharing your thoughts and experiences as an author. It is a very intense and in-depth process. I am also happy that your next book will be available in English. I look forward to reading it (maybe it will lead to a book tour in the US?😉 ) Have a great week and I look forward to your next video! 😀
Haha, let's make it happen! ;)
I really look forward to checking out your new novel in English! Have you ever heard John Adams' opera called The Ghosts of Versailles? Very informative so thank you!
What? No way! I never heard of it. :)
@ProseAndPetticoats I apologize but I gave you some misinformation. The composer was John Corigliano, not John Adams.
This was very interesting. I understand that your new book will be in English, (and I'm excited to read it) but would it ever be possible to have your earlier fantasy books translated to English? I'd be really interested in reading those as well as fantasy is one of my favorite genres.
That may happen one day, but I'm not sure if the rights will ever get sold. It would be lovely. Thanks for your support! :)
I have watched ton of your videos ma'am and I love them, your way of explaining
But still I can't find a perfect video which has book recommendations for non native speaker like in india and a guide how to raise level
It would be a huge help and would be very much appreciated if you put the effort of making that specific video.
( Books easy or moderate read but have profound thoughts)
Thanks
Hi there. I am happy that you love my content! I will be making that video for you. Have a lovely day. ❤
@@ProseAndPetticoats
Thanks
I can't explain how much it means if you put the effort in it
Wow your soo accomplished. How old are you? 😃
I can't believe I'm almost 30 🫠🤭