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ShaelinWrites @UCb-wzF6DrSslXq3qE61YL7A@youtube.com

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Writes a lot, reads a lot, talks about it a lot.


54:53
A JUICY MFA Q&A: funding, thesis, application tips, acceptance stats, & more!
30:16
Recent Reads #56 | The perfect fall folk horror book, meta-fiction, surrealism!
20:37
I wrote a fantasy book and I hate it...so now what? | An honest writing chat
26:32
when you wonder if your book is any good...🦋 FANTASY NOVEL WRITING VLOG
20:09
Recent Reads #55 | weird girl fiction & translated books
17:08
WRITING/TRAVEL VLOG🇻🇳🇯🇵writing my fantasy book in Vietnam & Japan
20:44
Recent Reads #54 | weird fables, experimental fiction, & poetry wrap-up
26:36
WRITING MY FANTASY BOOK WHILE TRAVELLING [Vietnam & Indonesia🇻🇳🇮🇩]
16:51
Recent Reads #53 | So many incredible books!!
28:06
REACTING TO THE DYSTOPIAN NOVEL I WROTE WHEN I WAS 14 (it’s surprisingly political??)
26:51
*finally* figuring out how to end my book + I'm going back to school! 🌷 WRITING VLOG
17:38
12 Worldbuilding Details You Haven't Thought Of (+ sharing details from my fantasy project!)
14:46
HOW TO FIND YOUR WRITING STYLE & AUTHOR'S VOICE // tips to find your author's voice
23:22
Recent Reads #52 | Complicated queerness + supporting Palestinian authors
22:29
HOW TO WRITE IN RETROSPECTIVE POV 🕦 is it right for your story? (theory + examples)
13:58
Writing Update🌿Going on Submission, Starting my Fantasy Novel, Publications, etc!
19:39
HOW TO WRITE ROMANCE💕crafting unique & compelling relationships
27:31
The never-ending editing draft...(this took five months🫠) | WRITING VLOG
17:39
Recent Reads #51 | A modern classic & must read collection
15:39
Did I Meet My 2023 Writing Goals? 🪴 Publications, Projects, & 2024 Writing Plans!
22:45
HOW TO WRITE A CRITIQUE (from a writer & editor’s POV) 🖋️with full example!
12:38
7 SHORT STORY TIPS | simple tricks to improve & deepen your stories
22:24
WRITING CRAFT Q&A🗯️best/worst advice, complex character psychology, subplots, etc!
16:47
Recent Reads #50 | funky lesbian fiction & a few letdowns
21:23
CLARITY: how to find, fix, and prevent clarity issues in your writing
24:21
All The Short Stories I Couldn't Make Work (exposing my writing failures)
21:36
HOW TO WRITE THEMES INTO YOUR STORY💡adding depth & meaning to your writing
27:23
WRITING ATMOSPHERE AND MOOD🌙 how to write an immersive story
17:28
LINGUISTIC ECOSYSTEMS🌿 writing technique to improve voice, atmosphere, theme, & more!
19:28
an honest chat on publishing pressure, disappointment & feeling like I’m falling behind💙
19:22
A tour of my FANTASY WORLDBUILDING BIBLE✨how I worldbuild in OneNote📓
25:39
REACTING TO THE NOVEL I WROTE WHEN I WAS 13 *and it’s terrible*
25:22
HOW TO WRITE NARRATIVE SUMMARY (that’s actually interesting) | theory, tips, & examples
43:40
ANNOTATE A SHORT STORY WITH ME! (Los Angeles by Ling Ma) | Anatomy of a Short Story #1
24:12
Writing Q&A🌻thoughts on AI, writing & mental health, theme & intention
19:20
HOW TO WRITE A SCENE | elements of narrative + tips (with example doc)
29:13
Reading My First Draft☀️how I plan edits & new fantasy project | WRITING VLOG
22:44
Recent Reads #49 | Farseer & a culty family saga
26:51
Writing Q&A 💬 writing "bad" queer characters, being on submission, writing litfic vs fantasy, etc.
24:57
HOW TO MAKE WRITING FUN | let’s talk about healing your writing process & ✨creative joy✨
27:16
WORLDBUILDING FOR BEGINNERS 🌏 (the web method) + live example
15:24
Writing Update✍️ | new fantasy project, poetry publication, short stories
08:47
5 Ways to Add Depth and Complexity to Your Writing
25:30
The Ultimate Guide to Sapphic Books🏳️‍🌈📚
22:45
WRITING VLOG 🌱 what I write when I'm not really writing anything
22:51
My Long, Weird Journey with Writing Fantasy (from loving it to hate it to loving it)
17:19
Recent Reads #48 | in my gay reading era
18:11
THE MOST COMMON SHORT STORY MISTAKES + how to stand out! (from a litmag slush reader)
11:07
EMOTIONAL STAKES: How to Make Readers Care About Your Story
16:10
Lessons from Finishing a Book (from almost giving up to thriving)
18:33
HOW TO BECOME A CONFIDENT WRITER | overcome insecurity & actually enjoy writing!
29:25
FINISHING MY BOOK📖 | writing vlog
19:10
Recent Reads #47 | In which everything is just pretty good
20:25
MY REVISION PROCESS | first draft to ready for publication
24:01
THE BEST WRITING DAY OF MY LIFE + 10K WEEKEND✍️ | writing vlog
19:10
Recent Reads #46 | My favourite book of 2022
19:57
Writing Lessons I Wish I'd Learned Sooner (aka how to stop worrying)
15:13
How to Condense Your Novel (I cut 16k words with this...)
20:29
WRITING MY NOVEL📘 | chill + cozy writing vlog
20:12
Recent Reads #45 | The good, the bad, and the ugly