Writing a Book in the Mountains of Italy

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12 күн бұрын

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Last July. Collemachia, Italy with a permanent population of 39, the breading grounds of a novel that remains undone and a month at my first creative residency. I talk a bit about my process and how I began; I wrote and by writing became a writer. I hope you enjoy.
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@jimvinespresents...8463 5 күн бұрын

As both a screenwriter, in a professional capacity, and a novelist, as a pastime, I've learned that progress is made by consistently sitting down with a yellow pad or at the laptop daily. Accomplishments are built one word, one sentence, one paragraph, and one page at a time. Commit to writing daily, even if for only 15 minutes, and focus on capturing the words. Don't stress over perfection - just write. You can always revise and improve your work in later drafts. Sure, it can be intimidating, but bit by bit, it all comes together. Remember to enjoy the journey - that's a big part of the fun!

@anaarenas1547 10 күн бұрын

I have only watched the intro but girl- I have had to record the screen to copy those words on a notebook and leave on the comments HOW grateful I am I have came across this vid! :,) as writer who just have turned twenty and is about to start a summer writing journey this means everything to me omg 💌 and not make me start on HOW GOOD the filiming and editing is, like watching a movie 🌟🌟🌟

@clairemcgory 7 күн бұрын

Hi!!!! This is an incredibly kind comment, thank you thank you thank you. I wish you all the very best on your writing journey, maybe we'll cross paths along the way!!! Much love

@ijustwannabeatpeace 4 күн бұрын

"In all the world's stories, this was mine". I've written something like that at the end of my 2nd book. I started writing this year after years and years of imagining words instead of putting them where they belong and I can say it was really challenging, but amazingly satisfying. You'll face difficulties in your creative process, that's for sure, but you'll be rewarded with something unattainable by any other thing, which is a deep understanding of your emotions. To quote from a book I really love (precisely the book thief, a pretty famous one, I guess):"You'll hate the words and you'll love them...and I hope you'll make them right".

@clairemcgory Күн бұрын

This is so beautiful and gives me hope, thank you.

@cherrienjung 8 күн бұрын

what you said about unfinished projects? i felt that. 💙

@lierre.i 5 күн бұрын

I’ve been writing my book since January this year and until now I’m still at chapter 2. This video is so inspiring.

@clairemcgory Күн бұрын

Keep going! Sending love

@lillydrury 15 сағат бұрын

I have fallen in love with all of your videos after stumbling upon this one. I don’t think I’ve ever commented on a KZfaq video, but I just had to say from one writer (songwriter) to another, you seem to have words and stories bursting out of you in every glance, word, and movement! A truly natural born storyteller, which is so fun to witness. You are definitely made to create and I cannot wait to hopefully follow along for more. Wishing you the best of luck ❤

@dorkazagoni4740 5 күн бұрын

This video is just what I need it. Literally I have my final exam of high school tomorrow and after this I am taking a gap year and I can't wait to start writing my own stories a novels. This is exactly what I plan to do next year and it's very insiring to see you someone do it!! Good luck with your writing!

@clairemcgory Күн бұрын

Good luck to you!!!! Enjoy the ride

@maytie1270 19 сағат бұрын

This video struck a chord with me. I don’t have the exact words to express what I’m feeling, but it comes close to a feeling of unity, understanding and being understood. Thank you for this video, Claire

@brunopinguim0067 8 күн бұрын

Beautiful introduction .. truly

@alexwitua5841 8 күн бұрын

Currently I'm in a really dark place but your video is truly like light in the tunnel. I feel trapped and the place I'm in at the moment feels like a prison and the only way to escape from it is writing but I cannot write and it's all full circle. I need that kind of refuge you found in this video. You seem very familiar to me with your desire to write and I guess all people who watch and comment this are connected in some way. Happy to know there are my people around the world. Keep writing!

@clairemcgory 7 күн бұрын

Hey, I just wanted to say you will get through this, and you will find your way out of the circle that keeps you stuck and into much more life. I've been there many times before, and probably will find myself there again, but the beautiful thing is that life is always here pushing us forward in some way. Follow that path, find the little things that bring you light, and know things can always look radically different, if not now then maybe tomorrow, or the next day or the next, but all it takes is one moment for things to change in all the best ways. Keep holding the space for that, and keep writing, you will find your way. Sending you much love and support, you got this! All the best

@alexwitua5841 6 күн бұрын

@@clairemcgory Thank you very much for kind words! Your videos give me a lot of comfort lately since they show real life, I can literally taste and smell your surrondings thanks to the details you show, it's just bewitching. Will surely follow you to see more of your journey. Lots of love!

@renatalol-hv2or 7 күн бұрын

I just love the peace and calm in this video.

@lolajameswriter 10 күн бұрын

This is so incredibly beautiful ❤ thankyou for sharing such honest thoughts and this beautiful place!

@claudiamasasa3484 6 күн бұрын

Dude. The introduction hooked me. Im excited to finish the video. Already added to my fav playlist.

@daisielf 8 күн бұрын

wow, you truly evoked your artistry throughout the entire video 💌 so beautiful

@callabroesi 10 күн бұрын

this was so beautifully made and so honest!! thank you for sharing your journey :)

@deerockt 10 күн бұрын

You were in Molise! So nice, I was born in Molise but grew up in a coastal town very close to Rome. I’m surprised internationals are discovering Molise, it’s such a small region, but I think it’s beautiful. You’ve got everything: the beach, the mountains, a couple of nice lakes where you can actually swim, and small cute villages

@clairemcgory 7 күн бұрын

Molise is one of the most beautiful places I've had the privilege of getting to know. It's quiet but full of life, very few places can hold the space to be both things at once, but Molise does, and it teaches me a lot

@wavymuseASMR 6 күн бұрын

This is relaxing and inspirational - your energy gives so much comfort & motivation ❤

@WillsCamera 10 күн бұрын

i really really love this

@clairemcgory 7 күн бұрын

Thank you

@mubiedits 10 күн бұрын

WOW that was amazing! watching you going through this process and experience is so inspiring to me, I’ve also been in the process of writing my first book and hearing you talk about the journey is so relatable and validating, thank you for this!

@clairemcgory 7 күн бұрын

It's always so nice to hear someone relate to your path, keep going with with your writing!!!! Wishing you all the best

@Alex_Hoang4 5 күн бұрын

Lovely scenes. I am practicing my book. Keep up good works!

@nothingnewmai 5 күн бұрын

wow. i really needed this right now. the way you talk is so refreshing :)

@thaihwang 4 күн бұрын

I feel like so much of writing is such a internal process and always ur like "fuck am I doing this right??" so it's so nice to see you talk through it when ur in process, felt very comforting

@hannahetienne 9 күн бұрын

i love your mindset about writing and the way you approached your creative process was so inspirational!! from a 20-year-old working on her first novel -- thank you for this vid :)

@clairemcgory 7 күн бұрын

Thank you!!!!! Keep writing and best of luck on your journey!!! I look forward to reading your book one day ;)

@Happy-jt5bj 4 күн бұрын

please upload more!! your videos are like therapy

@mrmayer555 9 күн бұрын

i love your videos keep posting!

@divyasingh6296 4 күн бұрын

This is such a beautiful video.. I loved the vibe of this entire video :) hope you keep making videos ❤

@ParsaNaderiX Сағат бұрын

Love the video and its vibe! ❤️

@anushkagupta7768 Күн бұрын

Wow! This is giving Ripley vibes

@laurafrei1327 7 күн бұрын

This was beautiful

@basicallygargi 6 күн бұрын

this video is so incredibly beautiful!!!!

@isaiah15683 7 күн бұрын

This is great, I love it. It’s true everything you said. I’m writing many projects right now. I’m mostly on writing characters/plots right now.

@thaihwang 4 күн бұрын

aww this was lovely I love to see the ~process~

@Cr333ative 5 күн бұрын

i love the introduction and the whole idea of the video, you seem really self conscious, genuine and interesting. I wish you the best and even if I don’t know you I am happy for your journey. i like the rustiness of the video and that its shot in such a simple way although i would consider buying a mic :3

@VALENTINOJC 10 күн бұрын

so cool pls keep posting

@nadeshkaholmes9511 6 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience with us ❤ I stumbled upon your video in a moment where I was feeling really down about my own project. I'm currently writing my novel, and I feel like I'm going nowhere but your video has reminded me why I'm doing it in the first place. It feels right, I love to create, and I really want to experience this journey. I'm definitely living under different circumstances, but I want to write, and I'll find myself the time to do it. Thank you again.

@clairemcgory 6 күн бұрын

Hi, I just wanted to say thank you for such a heartfelt comment. It’s really quite an honor to connect over this, to share in that feeling which unites. It’s so very meaningful to me that this resonates. I wish you so much luck, keep writing and remembering why you love it, however you feel it, in whatever way you do; in doing so you can only succeed. Sending you much love and grace

@Laiaquinn 9 күн бұрын

wow what a beautiful calming energy, such a nicely put together video and string of thoughts., ty for this

@clairemcgory 7 күн бұрын

thank you for such a kind comment

@wholesomesimon 5 күн бұрын

this is amazing claire, so glad I stumbled upon it

@clairemcgory Күн бұрын

Thank you

@byheaven.creative 7 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! As a young artist struggling to trust herself, so much of what you said resonated with me. ❤️ best of wishes on your novel! :)

@clairemcgory 6 күн бұрын

Keep going and have faith, only you can share it your way and this world needs more of that. Best best of luck

@anaarenas1547 10 күн бұрын

7:20 omg perfect words 🥹

@MZA890 9 күн бұрын

Please keep making videos!

@ESTIBHALI 3 күн бұрын

WHAT is the name of the song that appears in the final???? it makes me feel her storie in my own skin

@byaditide 5 күн бұрын

❤️

@salustianoberrios405 7 күн бұрын

Can't wait to visit Italy with my wife and kids. Btw: my novel, Growing Children, by Salustiano Berrios (me), will knock your socks off. Give it a look-see.

@laurduslorissantaroni4478 18 сағат бұрын

Nice video and content! I would like to quote you Jack Kerouac, great writer, who in his book "The Dharma Burms" wrote a sentence that struck me so much - "One day I will find the right words, and they will be simple" P.S. Did you know that you resemble actress and singer Maya Hawke? Like Maya you are very talented and appear confident 🔝

@Ron7644 6 күн бұрын

chill voice, cool shots, internalized 0 of the monologue = subscriber +1

@francis0up 8 күн бұрын

I wish I could voice my thoughts in the way you do - truly, this is so so so beautiful. Pleasee keep on posting❤️ Do you still film at St Andrews? - the videos are my absolute favourite as someone looking to apply!

@clairemcgory 7 күн бұрын

Hi!!! You are so sweet. As for St Andrews, I haven't filmed this year, I found myself a bit distracted with life, but maybe I will in the future. I have a couple bits and pieces I've captured from the past two semesters, maybe I'll put a video together? It would be very scattered but if that's nice to see I'll work on it. Much love!!!

@wiktoriaregua2922 3 күн бұрын

how to find places like that and groups of people who also wants to write?

@andreeavasiac 5 күн бұрын

takes a lot of patience to write a book, I'm in the process and not giving up

@clairemcgory Күн бұрын

Keep going!!!! You can do it!

@anaarenas1547 10 күн бұрын

no kidding this is the best video I have watched on youtube in my entire life! a cinematographic masterpiece 🫀 have helped and inspired me a lot on my own artist journey! thanks for sharing it! xx

@Toby-wg5rm 10 сағат бұрын

Any chance you can share a reading list from your trip?

@MARYMMUSTAFA 7 күн бұрын

سكتب هنا بلغتي الأم لأنها جزء من كوني أنا تشبهين كثير البطله من خارج قصه الفها الواقع ،كل شيء هنا صُنع بالفن حدود هذا العالم القصصي مثير دوما اتمنى لكَ التوفيق فيما هو قادم عزيزتي.

@clairemcgory 6 күн бұрын

This struck a cord so deep within me. I am incredibly honored by your feeling words and such honest support, thank you for sharing this with me. I wish you success in all that lies too, much much love