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Tag: vlog
A Video Interview for a Marketing Your Writing Class
Okay, full disclosure, I haven’t watched this video since I made it about a year ago for a former college professor’s “Marketing Your Writing” course at UCF. I’ve learned a lot regarding marketing, etc. since then, so it’s likely outdated. But I thought that some of the information here might be helpful regardless.
The One With A Writing Metaphor
This is what pantsing means for me. Draft a big chunk and go back and smooth the edges so that I can get further.
— Jen Ellision is a USA Today Bestselling Author! (@JenEllision) April 2, 2015
In the Sisterhood of the Non-Traveling Pantsers, @JenEllision is my twin. #amwriting https://t.co/4VZmjM84pH
— J.C. Lillis (@jclillis) April 2, 2015
@jclillis It is very like smoothing out sheets to make a bed, PROPER-LIKE.
— Jen Ellision is a USA Today Bestselling Author! (@JenEllision) April 2, 2015
@JenEllision yep. For me, I can't continue in a draft if the first part isn't solid. It's like building a house on a faulty foundation.
— J.C. Lillis (@jclillis) April 2, 2015
…And just like that, I had a video idea.
On finding joy in creativity
In short: I read this essay last week and it gave me some thoughts on writing and living a creative life in general.
Oh, look, it’s a vlog!
I haven’t vlogged or made a video in a while, but I forgot how much I enjoy it! Here’s yet another introduction video. On a channel that is going to be WHATEVER I WANT.
DFTBA or Don’t Forget To Be Awkward
As per usual: I am awkward. A little less usual: this involves the phrase DFTBA