Hey, there! I'm Nour Zikra, author of the urban fantasy novel Divinity Falling. I love sharing writing and publishing tips with a little bit of humor in the mix! Whether you're writing a book for the first time or hundredth time, come write a story with me!
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Nour Zikra
Hi, lovely writers! I've been considering making a TikTok account as an addition to my YouTube videos. Not sure what I'll post yet, but figured it can be a bit more personal than my YT vids (for example, maybe I'll show some writing behind the scenes, talk about my writing process, books I'm reading, etc.). What do you all think? Would you be interested in this kind of content? Also, how many of you have TikTok accounts and frequently go on the app?
I have personally never had an account but do watch TikToks off my husband's phone. I try to limit my social media exposure so I can be productive with writing, work, and other stuff, but I've been really wanting to try TikTok for a while. If you do watch TikToks, do you watch/follow other writers/readers (like booktok)? What kinds of videos do you enjoy? Would love to hear your thoughts and any suggestions/recommendations you have for me starting out on TikTok. Thank you!
3 years ago | [YT] | 14
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It's been weeks in the making, and tomorrow, I finally get to share the first book analysis video with you all! I will be analyzing These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong by diving into the elements of the craft and what I thought works and doesn't work to move readers. I'm very excited to share this video with you because I poured so much passion into the topic. Plus, I LOVE analyzing books. Please support my first long form video and let me know what you think and if you'd like to see me make more! Will you tune in? š
4 years ago | [YT] | 10
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Hi, everyone! I just wanted to hop on here really quick to let you know how much I appreciate your support after I posted my last video. Although I haven't had the chance to respond yet, I have read every single comment and truly felt your support and encouragement. Thank you for the kind words and feedback. I appreciate all of you and hope to continue growing the channel in a beautiful way so we all get to enjoy the content I'm making. I haven't figured out what I will be filming for the coming week, but I'm leaning toward making the book analysis I talked about since a lot of you loved the idea. I've never filmed something like that, so I'm not sure how it will go (or how long it will take to put it together), but I'm very excited about it. Again, thank you all for your encouragement; it felt like a hug to my soul. And I hope every one of you who is struggling with writing/creative endeavors also gets to a place where you feel great about what you do. I know it's tough, but I also know we'll get through it because we're resilient! If we weren't we wouldn't be writers! Much love to you all, and I will be responding to your comments soon when I get the chance (but do know that I have read all of them and appreciate all the love!). ā¤ļø
4 years ago | [YT] | 34
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I will be testing out a new video posting time starting today to see what's the best viewing time for all you awesome friends. So, today's video will be live at 12:00 p.m. EDT, and I can't wait for you to see it! š
Will you be the first to check out my video at this new posting time?
4 years ago | [YT] | 7
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Hello, lovely writers!
I am so excited to announce that I have a particularly special video coming your way this Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. EST. I will be having a special guest on this channel who will be answering some questions I know a lot of you have had. Can you guess what the topic will be about? Share your guesses in the comments and be sure to tune in when the full video comes out! š
4 years ago | [YT] | 19
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Hi, everyone! I posted this on my Patreon a few weeks ago, but I also wanted to reach out here to ask you an important question: What do you struggle with the most when it comes to writing? I'm trying to curate topics that will help you in the areas you need to improve the most. So, please share all your writing struggles in the comments. Don't worry about anyone judging you. This is a safe space, and we're all learning to improve our writing weaknesses. So, you're in good hands. š
Also, I'm still planning on doing a writing sprint livestream here on YouTube (check out my last post if you're not sure what I'm talking about). It's just a matter of finding the right time. I'm hoping it'll be soon.
5 years ago (edited) | [YT] | 10
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Hello, awesome writers! I've been thinking about trying something on this channel for a while, and I wanted your opinion on it. What do you think of me hosting a writing sprint via a YouTube livestream video? I'm still considering the logistics, but it would definitely be in addition to my weekly advice video. So, you will still get a writing video on Wednesday plus a writing sprint at some point in the week. How do you feel about this? Would you be interested in a writing sprint with me? Your opinion matters to me, so I urge you to vote. If a lot of you are into the idea, I will plan a time to set this up and see how it goes. Thanks for being awesome and supporting this channel, and I hope you have a fantastic Monday/rest of your week! :D
5 years ago | [YT] | 6
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Hello, lovely writers!
I'm filming a different kind of video tomorrow: "Answering Your Questions About Me." But I need your help. š
I've compiled a few questions some of you have asked me over the past year, but I would love to answer even more. So please send me any questions you have about me. It can be anything and isn't restricted to writing!
For example: "Why do you say 'Nour for president' at the end of each video?" and "What do you do for fun?"
I want to answer as much as I can, so send everything you've got my way! If I can film this tomorrow, you'll see it this Wednesday. š
P.S. Here's a picture of my turtle baby Skyler asking you to send me your questions. š¢
5 years ago | [YT] | 15
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Finally married my best friend. 8/29/2020 šā¤ļø
This is also why I've been slow at responding to comments. But thank you all for being patient with me. š
5 years ago | [YT] | 78
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Divinity Falling is on SALE right now! š® For a limited time, grab your eBook copy on Amazon for only $0.99! š
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