I tried Virginia Woolf's writing routine (and it taught me a lot) 

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Ive heard its a great idea to stop writing in the middle of a streak bc when you return you get excited about where you left off instead of coming back to something that you finished if that makes sense.

I would love to see Fyodor Dostoevsky’s writing routine, if available online. You introduced me to his works and he quickly became one of my favorite authors.

You should do Donna Tartt's writing routine! I've done it and I loved it

"my writing technique is chaotic and non existent" girl same-

Woolf and Warren, my two favorites. Coincidentally, I was just reading Mrs Dalloway again this morning. I cannot wait to watch this video.

Whenever I want to turn myself away from reality I either read or I watch Warren’s videos! They are my everlasting benediction and inspiration! It’s like this weird but immaculate feeling of alteration of environment and vibe that little people have the power of possessing . I stare outside and the view feels 10 times better , I eat lunch and it feels 10 times tastier! Thanks dear!!❤

I just got Lana del Rey tickets for her concert in Mexico and now you post, this is my day

That looks so peaceful. I wish I could do only writing for a living. I will try this routine this week!!! So excited

Someone I look up to once said, that we women should work, be creative and try new things according to out menstrual cycles. Because depending in what phase we're in, we have more or less energy, motivation, inspiration etc. Sticking to a routine that focuses on stable productivity every day is basically just working ahainst your body. I think that's why it often doesn't work for us^-^

omg Dakota I binge watched your videos the day before my eng exam (it was a major exam) and i got a rush of *literary* adrenaline and got 98 in the test. I LOVE YOU.

What has worked for me to "find the headspace" after a break, be it next day after sleep or next hour after lunch or a walk, is to read through the last several pages you wrote and maybe even do a few edits. This almost always gets me back into the rhythm and zone of the work.

I’m not sure if her routine would be online, but Mary Shelley and her routine would be so deeply beautiful, I feel!

Hearing you talk about the way you write reminds me so much of myself. I used to write instinctively, following my cycles of inspiration. Since having kids, the only time I have during the day to write is in the afternoon during nap time. The necessity of this routine has taught me so much about disciplining myself and I've been more productive after graduating from university and having 3 kids than I ever was when I had ample free time! Your videos have been a big part of that productivity and have really motivated me to keep writing after graduating and starting my family, so thank you. I really appreciate your content ❤️

this channel is my safe space. thank you lady dakota

Didn't realise how much I missed watching you and listening to you until I saw this!!! Thank you for being here, Dakota 💙

7:10 I feel the same way about routines, it's so hard to stop writing in the middle of a good streak and then get back into the headspace after a break.

Donna tarts routine would be interesting to see!

I trully believe that your works shall become one of the classics in the future my lady. Also, I hope you had a nice time seeing Lana

you bring me so much comfort

I empathise with burnout due to not wanting to stop when I'm on a roll. The best way I've combated with is from the book effortless by Greg McKeown, the strategy is to set a upper and a lower limit of what you can recover from in a day, treating it more like a marathon rather than a sprint. Currently, I have a Upper limit of four and a half hours and a lower limit of three hours. What's help me stick with it is the example he wrote to illustrate the point. The race to the South Pole between Scott and Amundsen wasn't even close, Amundsen beat Scott by a whole month and made it back safe, Scott and his team tragically died. One of the large contributing factors was Amundsen travelled no more than Fifteen miles per day no matter the weather, whereas Scott rested in the bad weather and went hell for leather on the good days, to make up for lost time, working to near exhaustion. Remembering this helps pull me back down to earth when all my mind want to do is run away from me into the void of "productivity". Doing this every day and staying consistent has produced way better results and no more burn out. The only thing is that It took a bit of playing around with the upper and lower time limits to find the sweet spot, but it's been well worth the hassle.

im starting school tomorrow and i just wanted to say thank you for calming my nerves. this was a beautiful and calming video to watch. thank you for existing and making the content that you do :))

your beauty feels like getting up early in the morning, drinking green tea with honey and reading poetry outside.

I just finished the Vita&Virginia movie and am currently reading Orlando. Your video just was perfect on time and content 💕

The vibes ,chef's kiss 😘🤌

You could try Sylvia Plath’s writing routine

i manifested a new dakota vid so far im so happy 😭😭😭❤️

You should try Sylvia Plath’s writing routine. You introduced me to The Bell Jar, which is now my favourite novel of all time.

just sending you some love, this video helps me a lot understanding my struggles with writing.

I think one of the main downfalls with any artists or aspiring artists, is that there are not enough hours in the day to record such creativity. And you know how it is - you've got to get your ideas down on paper or on your phone, even when you're walking down the street, because you'd forget them later on. But you've got the right ideas - you know your craft and you've got a love for aesthetic beauty that reminds me of Oscar Wilde's sentiments on artists, those who have suffered and those who love beauty. And btw, you've got some bottle with the bath clips - I'd be terrified if it was me, LOL. But you're young and pretty so you can pull it off.

My routine. I have a few depending on outside forces. This is my ideal: 1. Up at 4:30am. 2. 5am write: #5amWritersClub 3. At sun-up, I check the farm animals. 3. 10am or so: brunch 4. Write until 2pm +/- 5. Do to-do items 6. 5:30pm gather eggs and help with dinner 7. 6pm dinner and family time (Yes, I only eat two meals per day.) 8. 9pm read in bed 9. Try to never stay up past 11pm. I fail at this too often. Other days, the morning is taken up by farm stuff, especially at the height of summer when it gets super hot out 90⁰F to 100⁰F. On those days, just start my writing day at 7, 8, or 9am. I try to go to a cafe a couple of times a week as well. Usually right after brunch. It's good to change your environment, IMHO. Anyway. That's my general routine.

Can you make a video on how to fall back into the habit of writing? I always love writing but I haven't done it for a while and now I feel stuck. This video inspired me a lot would love to see more writing content✨️

It would be amazing if you tried Haruki Murakami‘s writing routine!!

BUT... what happens the next morning?!?! Ha - as you say that may well be the true test. Well, either way that is interesting - cutting creativity intentionally short and then forcing review - it does seem like the demiurges of creativity might resent that haha - and perhaps thus return just as strong later for some wiser vengeance. I blindly read To The Lighthouse long ago and it was a discovery of subtle greatness for me, she's a fantastic writer, alas I never committed to reading her others - an abstinence turned ailment, perhaps. Love your channel and your love of writing, it heals me.

I need to try this routine sometime. My writing schedule is a mess too lol

would you ever consider starting your Patreon back up again? i was a patron of yours and very much enjoyed getting access to more of your writing and extra content from you. great video as always Dakota!

Wide Sargasso Sea is an insane book, I hope you enjoy it!

Thank you for bringing beauty to life, for sharing your poetry with us through your cinematography

I'm in love ✨

Really great vid! You should maybe try Donna Tartt’s writing routine too

You have inspired me my own videos I love poetry and all and i was so scare and insecure to started but today i post it my first actual video talking about poetry and just thank you i love you alot

That was insightful. Thank you

you could try ursula k. le guin's routine! it's quite famous for being generally relaxed and quite simple to follow

So proud of Dakota you did well ❤

Great video, really enjoyed your time on this routine, so interesting to try different writing routines especially with the editing in the afternoon. Mine has varied over the years, especially I work a full time job. In recent times I have started getting into work for around 6:45am and write until around 8:30am otherwise when I get home at 7pm I'm not wanting to sit down and write.

just want to say that i love you and your hair looks amazing

I love your videos

I love seeing that this routine helped you balance creative output and a healthy routine! I appreciate this kind of honesty as someone who struggles to balance sane levels of self-motivation and consistency with writing. It's very much an "all or nothing" approach for me too but I find this so unhelpful and messes with the growth that comes with setting at least some short time aside per day. I feel like my skills have dulled when I'm coming back from a period of having nothing written, which makes me even more self-critical. Is this true for you too? Also glad you picked up Rhys! She's my emotional support sad girl novelist and I hope you enjoy her (and post a video on Wide Sargasso Sea/Jane Eyre in the future, if I may be bold). Her personal life is very fascinating and plays heavily in her work in a way I greatly admire! Ursula K. LeGuin has such a well-loved schedule, and I think Octavia Butler has a good one too. Can't wait to see more!

whenever i feel mentally spacey and not all there i put on one of your videos to help ground me and everytime you make me smile, so thank you lady dakota i appreciate you so much

I am absolutely in love

this was needed

This is such a great idea! I'm gonna try!

LOVELY GIRL

would love to see Murakami’s writing routine!!

i love ur voice omgg so lovelyyy

Thank you for this video, love❤️ Comforting and beautiful - and I adore Virginia Woolf👀✨

dear dakota, ive been wondering whether u read wss ever since "the critique on romance in literature" video, id love to know what u think about it ♡ also, donna tartt's routine could be interesting... please take care and have a lovely day

Please try Plath's routine if possible!! I don't know if she had one but if she did I think it would be so so interesting.

i’m begging for a home tour- you live so pretty

I wonder if you try tennessee Williams writing routine. That would be incredible!

This meant be over done, but I'd love if you did Stephen King. He is probably my favorite author and his way of approaching writing is really inspiring. Also, maybe you can try applying the authors writing advice while your writing. Like if they say writing comes best when I'm writing on paper, so you write on paper well. I think that would be interesting.

I wish I had a thrift store like the one you went to, the only books my thrift store has is thirteen copies of The Da Vinci Code

I just want to say you have inspired me to start my own yt channel

your videos are so inspiring, thank you for them!

this is a work of fucking art.

I'm not sure precisely what his routine was (or even if he had much of one), but Jack Kerouac would be a good idea for this series, maybe.

I think you should go for Murakami's

omg dakota u should try oscar Wildes writing routine id love to see itttt>>>

how do you make the lighting so warm and cozy? is it editing or naturaly like that?

ohhh great idea! try kurt Vonnegut's routine next

how did the next day turn out? did you get back into the headspace quickly and stick to moderation? or back to normal? can relate to the bursts of inspiration and guilt if I don't use it all in one sitting and the burnout

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I would love to see Anton Chekhov writing routine

Donna Tartt :)

Beautiful video 🌹 would love to see anais nin writing routine

Totally relate to the book haul moment. haha. Such an ADHD thing to do. Wish I could remember the name of the RU-vidr who suggested sitting in the bookshop and reading a couple of chapters instead of just buying it on a whim. I've bought so many books by 'great authors' whose writing style I couldn't get on with. The dopamine rush I get when I find epic literature though!

i don't know if louisa may alcott has a routine, but if she does, could you try it?

Dakota!! Where did you get your hardback edition of The Secret History, it is stunning x

I'm new to this channel but I adore the aesthetic! I would love it if you'd do a read with me video someday!

You are so sweet and amazing inspiring ❤

this video is so heartwarming 💕 If you are interested in Lolita content, I 100% recommend Jamie Loftus’ Lolita podcast, so great and thought provoking!

I love Virginia Woolf one of my favorite legends ❤

can you do murakami? !!

It appears Woolf prioritized balance and playing the long game

I hope you see my comment! You should read Agua Viva by Clarice Lispector 🌟 I genuinely think you'll love it (I am a changed woman after reading it for sure) For context, Agua Viva is a portuguese word that means jellyfish, but the literal meaning is alive water. It's such a deep and meaningful book about life and change, very poetic

it's crazy how virginia woolf said ab writers writing at night and i felt like she was calling me out

i get it when your legs just drive you inside a thrift store... it is as if they had gotten possessed

Hi Dakota how are you you're looking beautiful

Je n'avais vu qu'un film de cinéma : qui a peur de Virginia Woolf avec Elizabeth Taylor et Richard Burton. Vous êtes inspirée des romans littéraires. Je vais essayer de me lancer dans l'écriture. I had only seen one movie: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf with Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. You are inspired by literary novels. I'm going to try to start writing. 7 08 2023

Book club update?

Le Guin

I will NOT recommend Hunter S Thompson's routine...You might go to Prison for it, let alone crazy. But Virginia's routine actually looked very nice. I might try it myself 😁

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You mentioned your adhd, your routine will be affected a lot by that. Adhd is like the normal mind expect it has a lower baseline level of dopamine, leaving all or nothing mindset when it comes to writing yes neurotypical people can hyper fixate not as much as people who have adhd though. I suggest have cold showers (I know it sucks lol u will adapt) it levels dopamine more than even cocaine. Theres many others ways to help but thats a big one that rly helped me!

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do you have a twitter?

Do you have Goodreads?

Have you read Vivia by Tanith Lee? I’ve just picked it up again after a few years and thought it might appeal to your dark side. 🤍

It be fun to try Neil gaimans routine, he spends a large chunk of the day writing pen and paper