So nice to find writers with other full time jobs. It’s nice to know I’m not alone.

@malintries

10 ай бұрын

Many many of us!! I swear!

I loved seeing someone else who works full time working on their novel in the evening. I am a single mom with two autistic teens, so by the time I get home, get the dogs walked, feed the kids, and get ready to work it is 8 p.m. or later. I do write until about midnight though, so if I know what I am doing ahead of time, those 4 hours can be extremely productive. I have to get up at 5 a.m. so I don't like working past midnight. Your book sounds so fun!

@malintries

11 ай бұрын

yeah I totally get that, if I have a "plan" ready or some semblant of outline or idea of where I'm going then I find it ok to writer after work, but if I don't then I find it super hard!

@fionaknightauthor

11 ай бұрын

@@malintries I hear you. I'm in the developmental edit stage of my first in a fantasy series, so I know how that can either flow, or not, lol. Aside from the dogs, I do find it hard to type when my cats are jealous and want to sit on my keyboard. Finding balance between family (including pets!) and writing time is hard. One thing that helps is that I am a high school teacher and I teach one college class at night. Having my plans done up for the full week during planning every day allows me to not have to take work home with me. It took me years to make the decision to not bring work home from work, but I need my time for my life too and what makes me happy too.

I could never write and listen to an audiobook at the same time. Music without lyrics is my go-to. Hat's off to you!

@malintries

Жыл бұрын

Haha no i'm working on my day job in this vlog while I listen to the audiobook, which is graphic design stuff so no writing involved!! I would just end up writing the words I listen to if I did that 😂

I’m in awe of writers with other full time jobs! Awesome vlog.x

@malintries

Жыл бұрын

Haha its the harsh reality of me needing to pay rent 😂

LOVED Legends and Lattes. One of my favorite reads last year. I loved seeing your work day. ❤

@malintries

Жыл бұрын

yesss rated it 5 stars, it felt like reading a warm hug!

Omg! We have very similar routines. Full time WFH from 9-5. A pup who likes his dinner at 5pm followed by a walk. Writing in the morning or in the evening, interspersed with eating, exercise and 'filling the well'. WIP is a six book middle grade series. Thanks for sharing your journey, it helps to know others are out there in the same trenches! Good luck with NaNo if you are taking part. 😊

@malintries

8 ай бұрын

Yess I really wanted to make that video because there's definitely more of us out there who have similar routines and journeys!! And thank you so much i'm gonna attempt it for the very first time as a bit less of a chaotic November for once! 😁 Good luck with it too if you are as well!

This was me for the longest time. I quit construction in 2020 to pursue this full time. Whether or not it will bear fruit remains to be seen.

@malintries

4 ай бұрын

I hope it does! I do have the privilege of a job that allows me to be home and do things around it quite easily, if I have down time at lunch etc, which I guess is much harder if you're, say on a construction site! Best of luck to you!

I feel this in my soul. I work as an admin type Insurance Building role, have two kids and then write when I can. I've been writing my novel for three years and working on my last edits too. I do occasional VLOGs of writing, life and other hobbies. It's a bit chaotic. You are very blessed to be able to work from home.

@malintries

4 ай бұрын

💯 When I started writing I was full time in an office and it was definitely harder to find the time, and mostly the energy after the commute home!

Incredibly relatable. Juggling a full time job and writing is tough!

I just love the name of this channel.

@malintries

11 ай бұрын

Hahaha thank you! I do try 😂

I'm so excited for you and Demons. 🧡 Your dedication is sooo inspiring and makes me just want to get to work on my own stuff!

@malintries

Жыл бұрын

Aww that is so nice, i'm so happy we can inspire each other for sure!! ♥️♥️🥰

a springer spaniel! we had two of those in my childhood 🤍🐾 Love your vlog your productivity is amazing and intimidating 😅 but so inspiring

@malintries

Ай бұрын

Omg two 😭 one is enough hahaha But thank youuu ☺

I was looking for inspiration this morning and this video was perfect. As an author who also works full time, I felt every minute of this, thank you!

@malintries

Жыл бұрын

Aww i'm so glad that it helped! 😁

Wooo hoooo 🎉 so happy to see this vlog!

@malintries

Жыл бұрын

Aww thank youuu i'm glad you enjoyed!!

balancing writing and day time responsibilities is difficult. There are days where I get home and finish my work, but then feel too mentally tired to write, so sometimes i try to write before early in the morning. OoooO Legends and Lattes! I've heard of it, and I don't know if it's something that I'd like, but i want to give it a try! 💝Finishing the final round of developmental edits sounds so exciting! i'm here on my first round and have sooommee way to go lol 😅i hope your edits goes smoothly!!

@malintries

Жыл бұрын

I realised I genuinely enjoy the dev edits when i'm excited by a project, it's the line edits i'm struggling so much with Hahaha

@zaynabywrites

Жыл бұрын

@@malintries loll yeaa line edits can be tedious 🥲

omg that writing tracker!!!!!!!! Did you make it yourself or is it a template?? I need it, looks so amazing

@malintries

3 ай бұрын

ahh it's based off an old NaNo one from this guy! justinmclachlan.gumroad.com/l/nanowrimotracker I tend to modify things like colours, add in moodboards etc to make it feel more like mine, but this is the og one!

@Trucellent

3 ай бұрын

@@malintries omg amazing! Thank you so much! I love working and orginizing my stuff with this kind of templates. Makes my work easier and motivation at high

Just found your channel! Omg I love your writing tracker 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 do you have a copy for sale??

@malintries

10 ай бұрын

Hi hi ! I do not haha, if you look up Justin McLachlan he's the one who made the nano tracker i'm using, except I modified it for my needs and made it look prettier for my own preference lol 😂 I hope that helps!

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