Woohoo! We made it to the one-hundredth episode of the Life Writers Vlog! Amazing!
I posted the very first vlog on Thursday, November 24, 2022, and added a new one every week since then.
Over the last one hundred weeks, we explored many bites from my book, Eating an Elephant: Write Your Life One Bite at a Time, answered questions from viewers, responded to lots of writing prompts, discovered new memoirs and craft books, and listened to famous authors’ insights.
Thanks for walking this path with me! I hope you’ve found inspiration, written some great stories, and enjoyed the journey. Let’s celebrate together with a special giveaway and a new writing prompt.
Now, I’d like to know how this vlog has helped you, what it’s given you, and how it has guided you in your writing journey. Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
The name of each person who submits a review of the Life Writers Vlog will be entered in a drawing and have a chance to win one of five prizes:
- a signed copy of Eating an Elephant: Write Your Life One Bite at a Time
- a signed copy of I Remember: Fifty Prompts to Write Your Life Story
Books will be shipped to you free of charge regardless of where in the world you live.
Also, if you are not already a member of Life Writers, you can win a four-month 
membership with access to live instruction, a library of hundreds of hours of videos, a lively community, and the accountability needed to reach your writing goals.
How does that sound? Good, right?
Watch this week’s episode and type your review in the comments section below. If you have any ideas about how I can make the Life Writers Vlog even better, include those thoughts as well.
With all the focus on celebrating our one-hundredth episode, I nearly forgot that we write in response to a prompt on the second Thursday of every month.
One viewer suggested we celebrate the big 1-0-0 by creating an index of all previously published vlogs. Well, I think that’s a great idea, so here you go: Life Writers Vlog Index. I will update the index each week, so finding the help you need is only a click away. The index is sorted by the vlog category. Click on the tabs at the bottom on the index sheet to take you to a list of all related episodes.
Watch the video to find out what I have in store for you today. Then, post your response down below.
But whether it’s our hundredth or thousandth episode, remember always, The only way to do this wrong is to not do it at all!
Until next time, happy writing, everybody.
Patricia, Congratulations on Episode 100. I am celebrating your success, by going back to beginning, Episode 1, am now on Four, and eating one bite at a time learning/relearning things I missed. Thank you for gentle patience.
Congratulations on this amazing achievement, Patricia! You Rock, my friend. Your results are a testament showing your advice works. Never shall I doubt the effect of showing up and doing, one step, byte, bite, word, sentence, or kindness at a time. This is how we do one hundred anything and more. Your words are gifts improving our world.
CONGRATULATIONS PATRICIA!!! You’ve done it. You had an idea/goal you’ve wanted to execute for a very long time and you finally stepped out and accomplished it. In the process, so far, you have now shared 100 (and counting) tips, ideas and lessons. You have put out a wealth of knowledge and encouragement. That’s been one of the main things for me in a challenging year, witnessing you tackle something you desired to do and made it happen, in spite of the challenges. Way to go and thank you for persevering and for all that you have shared.
I second your words, LM!
I wanted to add my congratulations, Patricia! I, too, have watched every episode and saved the index in my Writing folder so I can always find it. You are so special to all of those who follow your writing lessons. I do not have much time to write or participate in the “full-time” Life Writers, but appreciate everything you do for a writer of any level. Just putting the Index together was a big project, I’m sure, and is deeply appreciated. Keep up the great work Patricia — you are loved.
Hip-hip-hooray, Patricia! I agree with Thierry, your vlogs are a treat I look forward to every Thursday. Thought provoking, encouraging and fun. Thank you for all 100 episodes. Keep them coming.
A rain of confetti and sparkle is being poured over you, Patricia. Congratulations! Mazel Tov! I have not missed one of your one hundred episodes.
I look forward to listening to them and appreciating every pearl of wisdom or literary help they offer. I may not always comment, but I listen and hear.
Keep on doing this wonderful and inspirational vlog.
With love,
Etya
Dear Patricia, Your vlogs and teachings are an encouragement to keep me writing one word at a time if that is all that I can squeeze out at that moment. I feel like I have lost my creativity since my husband of forty-seven years passed away four months ago. You help to hold me accountable to my mission/passion of writing my amazing life story. Thank you and fellow life writers and buddies for being here supporting me.
Holly, I miss your stories, but I understand what you are going through. I am here if you need any help. Hugs.
I took a screenshot of you, pom-poms and noisemaker in full celebration mode. When I get stuck writing, I’m gonna open it up until I’m unstuck.
I watch the vlogs to get a little shot in the arm, some encouragment, and a refresher for the lessons from the book.
Congratulations!
Chère Patricia, Dear Patricia. I’m not a candy freak but your vlog is my treat of the week every time. I press on the arrow to listen as I would unwrap a Swiss chocolate to delight my senses. In every bite I sense the mountain waterfalls of involvement you stir to produce such delight. Your vlogs allow clarity in the midst of our intensive turmoiled and how rewarding writings through Life Writers. Even if you decided this vlog to be the last, all hundred of them carry me towards my goal of being a published writer in many ways. I… Read more »
Beautifully expressed, my friend!
Good Morning Patricia,
I always look forward to Thursdays and your video, and when I am writing (almost everyday), I tell myself One Bite at a Time! Or one sentence at a time. Actually, I say that to myself when I’m doing other things as well. It works! And as Facebook Admin for WAG (Writers Alliance of Gainesville), I sometimes repost your vlog on WAG’s page (hope this is okay). I want to share your awesome knowledge with everyone. Congrats on 100 vlogs and thank you!….Connie
I cannot thank you enough for your encouragement , your initiative in organizing this writing session. Although I participated in some, I felt so glad to be writing as sometimes we are so busy.
I enjoyed thoroughly. Thanks