Friday, March 30, 2012

Elsie Chapman Takes the Truth

My first vlog, folks. Not just for Friday the Thirteeners, but ever ever. Please be kind.

So a couple of weeks ago I was in NYC for spring break. After I got to meet my amazing editor and agent, it just seemed like the perfect time to tackle a couple of truths about the writing process. And then vlog about it. (I'm sure there's a connection between the two...somewhere.)

Also, you know what they say about how everyone hates the sound of their own voice? I realized that THIS IS TRUE. SO, SO TRUE. I also swear I'm not nearly so valley-girl-sounding in real life.

Still, I hope you enjoy!




Okay, now that you're done laughing at me, got any burning truths or dares you'd like to submit? Do so here. And come back next Friday, April 6th, when the fabulous Erin Bowman takes her turn at Truth or Dare!

14 comments:

  1. I have to say - I love how you are filming this in front of the Seinfeld restaurant. That cracks me up! And I still think your voice is too cute! Yay for your first vlog!

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    1. Hello there, Ellen Oh! I couldn't resist the backdrop, what can I say? Thanks for the love, Brooklyn Girl!

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  2. You rocked this vlog, Four Posts. I wish you hadn't edited out your fistfight with that stranger, though--it was bloody and beautiful.

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    1. April, you know I'm saving the good stuff for my next post!

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  3. Oh, please! You totally don't sound like a chipmunk. How cute are you?? Love the vlog--rock on, Elsie!

    And I agree with your "hardest" comment. The muse doesn't come looking for me. I have to beat her over the head with a mallet and drag her back to my office.

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  4. Melissa, maybe our muses hang out somewhere together? :) Did you beat mine up by mistake? Thanks for stopping by!

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  5. Elsie, you do NOT sound like a chipmunk! You are awesome! Loved this vlog, and about the muse? Yeah, what you and Melissa said! :oP

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    1. Thanks, Emma! Luckys rock! My muse is taking Fridays off, apparently. With yours and Melissa's :)

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  6. Elsie! You sounded great! I love getting to actually see and hear a person in a vlog. The Seinfeld diner sign was a neat touch. I DARE you to do another vlog for your next truth or dare post.

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    1. Thanks, Megan!! And between you and April and Ellen, I'm getting dared left and right!

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  7. I love it! You're a natural at vlogging. You seem so at ease in front of the camera. Go, you! :)

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    1. Kasie, have I told you lately how sweet you are? Thanks so much! But it doesn't come close to your orchard vlog!

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  8. Your vlog was lovely! I agree with everything. Especially first drafting! There's nothing quite like an unhindered flow of words. It's the revising and editing that really test my grit!

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    1. Hi, Ryan, good to see you here! Yeah, I'm all about first drafting, so I'm always amazed when writers say they love the revision process. For me, it's a painful process--I wish I could have just a bit of that love for revising/editing! Thanks!

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