A Zero-Word Week… But Treating Myself Anyway 🎁 | Cozy Writing Vlog

This week’s vlog is a very realistic writing update… because I wrote absolutely zero words — and that’s okay. 💛

In this episode of the Rough Draft Diaries, I’m sharing the honest middle of the writing challenge: the tired days, the slow moments, and the gentle reminder that progress isn’t always measured in word counts.

To celebrate hitting 10k earlier in the challenge, I treated myself to some Erin Condren planner goodies in the Black Friday sales- haul to come soon! I also took myself for a festive Starbucks drink, did a little Christmas shopping, and leaned into cozy seasonal self-care instead of stressing about productivity.

Whether you’re drafting, revising, or just trying to stay creative through busy weeks, I hope this vlog feels like a warm hug and a reminder that you’re allowed to rest — and allowed to celebrate yourself, even when the week doesn’t go to plan.#bookish

Timestamps

00:00 Beginning
01:02 Introduction
01:38 My 10k Reward
04:11 Erin Condren Black Friday Shopping
06:14 Weekend Writng Update
07:32 Baby Dragon Cafe Thoughts
09:46 What's on the agenda today?
10:15 Starbucks and Christmas Shopping
11:53 Zero words this week, and that's OK
17:37 Outro

✨ In this vlog:
• 10k writing reward
• Erin Condren Black Friday deals
• festive Starbucks moment
• cozy Christmas shopping
• zero-word writing week honesty
• gentle encouragement for tired writers
• realistic writing vlog
• Rough Draft Diaries

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