5 Lessons I Learned Writing the First Book in My Series

Reflecting on the journey, I'm sharing key writing advice I learned while creating my cosy fantasy novel. It's a mix of triumphs and trials, especially when writing a book for the first time.

Writing the first book in a series is both magical and challenging. In this cosy, reflective video, I share what I learned from creating the first book in my cszy fantasy series — from letting the story evolve, to understanding cosy pacing, building character consistency, and learning to trust my creative process.

If you’re working on your own book or dreaming of starting a cosy fantasy series, I hope this helps you write with more patience, presence, and heart.

✨ In this video, you’ll find:
🕯️ The biggest lessons from writing my debut cosy fantasy
📖 How to handle story changes and character growth
🌿 Tips for cosy pacing and worldbuilding
💛 Reflections on creativity, self-belief, and gentle writing routines

Timestamps

00:00 Beginning
01:05 The Story Will Change
02:50 Cosy Pacing Takes Confidence
05:23 Character Consistency Is Everything
06:50 Planning a Series Is a Balancing Act
08:05 Gentle Discipline & Self-Belief
10:21 Outro

If you enjoyed this video, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share your own writing lessons in the comments — I love hearing about your creative journeys.

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