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I tried Haruki Murakami's 4AM writing routine ️

by Christy Anne Jones

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Published 26 Jun 2022

Travel to Japan with me! Book now for May 2023: https://bit.ly/3NoyR5G ✨ Hello everyone! Welcome to another video. Now, if you remember my 5AM writing (& morning) routine, then you will know that I used to get up super early every morning to write. On top of this, I have been a big Haruki Murakami fan for a very long time. SO, ever since i found out about his early morning, 4AM writing routine I've been curious to give it a go. This challenge looked like a lot of fun, and I'm so glad I did it! I won't lie, getting up at 4AM every day to write wasn't easy, and sometimes I struggled to be productive, but I felt like I learned so much along the way. Hope you enjoy the video! 💛 My book 📖 A Year in Tōkyō: An Illustrated Guide and Memoir: https://bit.ly/3CjjBTz Bonus videos, book club & writing updates ✨ https://www.patreon.com/christyannejones Find me elsewhere~ ☁️ writings https://christyannejones.com ☁️ instagram https://www.instagram.com/christyannejones ☁️ twitter https://twitter.com/christy__jones ☁️ goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/38773138-christy-anne-jones Equipment I use: Main camera: https://amzn.to/3gnhQKA Main lens: https://amzn.to/3vbRIaU Vlogging camera: https://amzn.to/3iwfWdk Microphone: https://amzn.to/35aTTkq Tripod: https://amzn.to/3vqWSA9 Get the Japan Rail Pass: https://click.jrpass.com/aff_c?offer_id=21&aff_id=509 Music // https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/tryfxh/ Links marked with * are affiliate links 🌼

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@Maria-zt6up2 years ago I feel a big part of being a writer is planning what you' re going to write rather than writing it. It is really rewarding for a reader to read something . ...Expand 2081
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@sugaryxegnirys2 years ago You gotta remember murakami said this is a challenge for a set period of time. He said up to 6 months. So if you start small at one week at a time, could also, for murakami 5-10am his work! He spends the rest of the day chillin' so to try this on top of a full-time job is even more strenuous. Plus if you have a family, there' s additional obligations to attend to.
i think you did an excellent run at this challenge, so please give yourself a pat on the back. ...Expand 831
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@jaroslavaart2 years ago I am not very physically strong girl, so according to haruki murakami, i probably won' t be able to finish writing this comme. 1486
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@erikakodama88362 years ago Interestingly in japan durring summer szn we have tsuyu (rainy szn) so there are many dayz of rain and even though its summer it can be very cloudy during . ...Expand 414
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@lizziebkennedy75052 years ago I thoroughly enjoyed watching this. I couldnt do it in my 20s. By my early 40s, i loved it. Now if i sleep in (like, while visiting fam at xmas or something) i . ...Expand 326
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@nonolala97502 years ago This is the first video of yours i am watching, and let me tell you i' m impressed! Your shots are glorious, the lights are on point, quality is insane . ...Expand 97
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@shimah_matrix2 years ago Christy your channel is the epitome of bookish love! You serve us with such glorious content! Thank you and have a blessed life! 147
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@3choblast3r42 years ago Also try the brandenson routine! He wakes up at 1pm. Then does some writing till the evening. Takes some family time. Then he games all night. and then he sleeps till noon again. I prefer that one a lot more. I' ll run when i' m dead thank you. ...Expand 129
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@alainadacosta12222 years ago This video was so cozy, i love the warm and low light throughout. This reminded me of getting up super early when i' d procrastinated on uni papers or to study for an exam last minute. 31
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@KathleenxCatherine2 years ago It is incredible the perseverance you have on this one! As a night owl naturally myself as well, i totally admire that you went through with this. 206
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@ratthatsmilesback77722 years ago Im only sixteen but ive been working on novels for a little over a year now, and its currently summer so im going to try to make some kind of rout id="hidden8"ine! Usually, i just write when i feel like it but that doesnt seem to be working very well. Your videos are very inspiring! Lt; 3. ...Expand 339
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@xiaoye76242 years ago Its so interesting to see you doing this challenge. Sometimes i think doing challenge is also a good way to learn that you are not able to do something, and instead, to find the ways that suit you best. 18
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@briegowin3062 years ago This is so cozy and inspiring! After watching this video, i lit a candle and sat down at the kitchen table to write. Thank you, christy! 26
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@cloudyyy_0.02 years ago As a student i have wake at 3: am to do anything writting related, thats to say i don' t hang out with friends or family i got stuck again and was searching up for some videos and your videos popped up. Im so happy. 28
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@toribrooks73082 years ago I' m so glad you did the challenge! I' ve been aware of other booktubers doing it, but none of them have read murakami like you have, so i' ve . ...Expand 12
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@juliannam3912 years ago This video was very creatively stimulating for me, it has also made me miss having cozy quiet mornings again. 4
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@bhimprabhagandhi2 years ago I love to watch her face again and again. Such a positive being with positive vibration. Thanks for inpsiring our lives. 7
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@tokyotrashvlog2 years ago Your vlogs are so relaxing and nice. Love the calm, bookish feeling here! 7
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@miccocruz2 years ago I love this so much. It almost felt like asmr in terms of how chill and comforting it was, plus there was so much substance in this video. New sub, and excited to binge your other vids c: 9
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@gamewrit00582 years ago Yes, i think a key component is getting up with the sun (not a clock) and that it' s for aof focused writing, instead of doubling up on workload at the expense of sleep, food, and activity. Back when i was a runner (i can' t do high impact activities anymore, for various medical reasons) i always ate a little something first. ...Expand 14
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@emersauce2 years ago First video i' ve seen of yours, loved it! I' d love to see more writing andchallenges (esp. Those that don' t glorify overwork) 7
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@Nina21_2 years ago As someone who' s not good with routines and an ' #39; all over theperson too, i' m so proud of you christy! You did great. 25
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@dyanisblast year I read my first murakami novel a few days ago and i got really interested in him, his brain, values etc. It' s all so fascinating. Thanks for this, . ...Expand 5
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@SKate09942 years ago I remember that the video that got me into your channel was your 5am writing routine. It was my introduction to day in the life type of videos. Thanks, christy! 5
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@Arvolve2 years ago I love the internet and i love that i' ve arrived here. Subscribed. 2
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@deanandreoli19752 years ago I sincerely admire your ability to leap into this schedule rhythm. I cook for a living, four 12 hour days on, each starting at 5am, three days off. It i also love murakami. The first book of his that i fell in love with waswonderland and the end of the world' there was no turning back after that.
your channel is wonderful. I love your content. ...Expand 11
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@emmajane83932 years ago I loved watching this! Listening to jazz music really got me ahahah. 5
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@jaynemarie812 years ago Well done, christy. I think it' s safe to say getting up early (i' m thinking 7am! Helps provide time to get everything done, but getting up too . ...Expand 22
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@marianalpsi2 years ago Oh, i really enjoyed watching that video! I' m in a very busy week of writing, and your video inspired me. I' d love to see more writing challenge videos! 3
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@Natalie_is_typing2 years ago I' m preparing myself for camp nanowrimo in july, so this was super entertaining. I love the feeling of community i get from writer social media because it can be so isolating. Thanks christy: 11
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@emersongrace48152 years ago Turning the internet off was a stroke of a brilliance! I swear it sounds so silly but that' s why i can never get up early! I' m too tired that early to resist - thank you for the video, it was quite lovely. 5
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@Ruylopez7782 years ago I think this routine would be easier with a novel (compared to articles or short stories) because you can just pick up where you left off. It reminds id="hidden23" me ofadvice; do your writing in the morning, and then spend the rest of the day doing something other than thinking about your writing. I remember reading a quote somewhere about how much murakami writes in a day, and it' s not an insane amount of words for the length of time. And it sounds like he then has to revise quite a lot. I think it' s a pretty easy routine if we assume that much of that writing will get cut or revised. Perhaps it' s just about hitting the flow state and not worrying too much about output quality?. ...Expand 75
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@samihahyder73842 years ago Girl looking at the hard work you gave in this video i think it' s underrated. I just have this thing to share, here you talk about writing as a id="hidden24" process. And i' m hearing all this when i don' t even journal on a daily basis. But i want to get into the habit of writing so well thought process kinda freaks me out. Can you make a video on this topic/what were the things that helped you got started. ...Expand 3
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@craftyreads2 years ago I love your dedication christy, i would not be able to do this at all. 10
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@sunsetlover.61962 years ago I literally just ordered a bunch of his work lol. Talk about perfect timing.
great video. 3
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@kara1852last year The filming and editing are so beautiful. 1
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@eatwhatyouread6632 years ago I can' t believe you did the challenge! I find murakami' s method quite exciting. I' m similar to you, when to write, when to work and then still . ...Expand 2
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@lyingapril2 years ago Your videos inspire me to read and try new things and have fun with it everytime. Youre so genuinely fun to watch and are so lovely thank u for always making lovely videos! These challenge videos are super fun! 1
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@MK-ms8cc2 years ago I' m a japanese subscriber! Hope you' ll have a lovely trip in japan. 1
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@laurencydni2 years ago This is my first time coming across your channel and all of your shots are a cinematic masterpiece! 1
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@andreadaga2 years ago Wow christy, i admire you so much for what you did in this video, and also hope you got the rest you needed afterwards. I do need to get back into a routine, by the way, i find the part about writing articles really fascinating and would love to read them if they get published. Please keep us updated on that!. ...Expand 2
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@marielbellan2 years ago I love that you did this to see how it went. I love the idea of running after your done writing/ working so might pick up the habit again.
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@nalublackwater97292 years ago All those routines are well and good, but i' ve always seen that theactivity is missing.
having special routines of waking up at 4am and such are good for people who can live from their writing and also live in a quiet place where they can sleep whenever they need it, but for those who still have to keep a " real job" to pay the bills and have to live in apartments where neighbors won' t shut up until almost midnight and ther' s constant activity in the early morning. It' s a bit tricky. Just search what works for you. ...Expand 57
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@magorzatarasz39882 years ago Hi christy, i really like your vlog about reading books and this murakami wake up chalenge vlog is great! Really motivates twice to get up early and focus on my everyday works to do in my schedule. Thanks!
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@bruce3242last year I would like too thank you not only for introducing me to mr. Murakami' s work, but also showing me he' s way of doing things, especially the part . ...Expand
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@mistygleam2 years ago This was so fun to watch! I am going to try this next week! 1
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@heloisabaldo_englishteacher2 years ago I' m so happy i found your channel! I love writing and your videos are very inspiring. Hello from brazil! 1
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@hwk55182 years ago Thank you so somuch for this- you' ve motivated me to start waking up earlier and putting exercise into my schedule as well, no matter how id="hidden31" busy i get. Fingers crossed that i' ll also be able to channel the energy of ato create a long-term, much more healthyroutine!. ...Expand
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@dewilaras23572 years ago I looovee ur writing vlog! Thnkyou for being u! Hope u & ur fam stay healthy.
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@biancamitchell4842 years ago This was incredibly surreal to watch, these kinds of videos i usually attribute to people living in far off places, certainly much nicer than where i live, . ...Expand
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@knygodzungli2 years ago Thank you, christy! It was really interesting to watch. 1
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@HannahlovesStories2 years ago I love all your videos but this one was particularly fun! I love a good challenge video: 1
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@sophiamaria12962 years ago I' ll try out a different schedule to get up earlier and write! So many writers do that, writers who have morning jobs and i just really want to try this out! Thanks so much for this video, it was very inspiring! 1
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@inkblot8972 years ago Its so satisfying when someone praises what you write. I read him an excerpt from my novel im writing and he loved it.
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@princessthyemis2 years ago Ooo i was just thinking about your videos the other day! So cool you have uploaded another one!
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@gracetrace2 years ago I thrive as a night owl. However, have to say that getting up early on the weekend (i wake up before 6am for work on weekdays) to exercise before the daytime . ...Expand 18
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@lemontart86012 years ago Ohh i love long vlogss hope you are doing well. 1
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@diane83642 years ago I really enjoyed watching this video! Thank you. 1
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@Erika-pq7ip2 years ago Oh wow this is my first video of you and your videos are totally up my alley, so you just gained a new subbie.
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@hollyhernandez63212 years ago So glad that i just found your channel!
btw, i am loving your top in the beginning of the video:
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@heatherscott7372 years ago I would have failed just the getting up part so this is super impressive haha loved the challenge and would love to see more! 2
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@ashleyturner66442 years ago Came for the dope writing vlog; subscribed for the designer board games on your bookshelf. Classy af.
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@hessamgatozoe2 years ago I am a 17 year old and l writer, and also like morakami too. This video and for sure other videos is so useful and cozy and chill for me.
thank you! 4
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@senshai12672 years ago Harukisan is one of my favorite writers ever! 1
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@GlaizaJournals2 years ago I like your desk i can just stand up when i get tired of sitting. 1
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@dulcepires2 years ago Oh what a challenge! 4am is a little agressive: d. For the effort, and for the experience.
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@missamandajones52302 years ago Always good vibes here. Love this channel.
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@stephanies93682 years ago You inspire me so much: d i am an aspiring writer from canada. Sending you much love < 3 thank you for such magical videos! 1
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@summersnow30last year Her laugh when she realised what she put herself through it' s basically my laugh every single day when i tell myself i will go to bed early. Loved it! 2
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@irinairinaa2112 years ago This is the most inspirational video i saw in a while. So glad i discovered your channel! I really feel motivated after watching the video and already gave you a follow. 1
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@kiranreader2 years ago Props to you for doing this challenge! Gosh waking up at 4am!
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@hashimal-sughayer90362 years ago Easily the best booktube video of 2022!
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@jacobgamber54078 months ago This video was so cute! Really enjoyed it. Relaxing, funny and encouraging. Gonna work on my sci-fantasy novel this afternoon and try to be productive! . ...Expand
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@MerryEveryday2 years ago " what i talk about when i talk about running" is my favourite book! 1
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@toiletteregina2 years ago This was so fun to watch! It kinda inspired me to try waking up early in an attempt to be more productive but. 3
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@routebusaroundtheworldno24892 years ago Hi i' m japanese living near tokyo and i' m struggling to become a published writer as well. I had such a great encounter by chance to meet mr. Haruki . ...Expand 3
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@mathmxiv2 years ago What i talk about when i talk about running was my first murakami' s book. I fell in love with it and also started to run every morning! It was a good . ...Expand
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@emzistarlast year So wish i could join the japan trip. I work in a school at the moment so can' t take time off during term time: hope you run another one in future when i' m a full time writer!
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@namoreads2 years ago I love your attempts, though. So determined.
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@NOAHfreakingTHOMAS2 years ago Peanut butter in the oatmeal is definitely a baller move. Always glad to see another murakami-stan! Great video!
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@christy-anne-jones2 years ago Thank you so much everyone for the love on this video!
Travel with me to Japan!! Now open to book! ~ 7
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@easternadventures99782 years ago Reminds me of when i used to wake up every day at 4am to go to the gym. Was hell for a month or so, but did eventually get used to it. Feels good to get . ...Expand
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@BlackHermit2 years ago I love this routine! But not forever. For a month or two. That' s it. As a writer, i love monthly challenges. 1
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@Onkruid2 years ago Sometimes you encounter those videos that make you sub to the channel in the first 15 seconds, this is one of them. 1
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@KMort2 years ago I love writing at 3-4 in the morning, but as a night owl of course it means it' s a night routine for me. I usually feel beautifully drained afterwards and fall asleep hopefully before dawn. Hard in summer. 6
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@joliebunny882 years ago This video arrived at the perfect time! I just started working full-time and am really annoyed by the fact that i seem to have no time and energy left btw it would have been nice if you had continued the challenge until sunday, just to see if youre more productive without the usual workload on the weekend and as you were just getting used to your new routine, maybe a few more days would have made a big difference. Still, it was a fun challenge to watch and im very excited to try it out soon. ...Expand 1
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@marias8007last year Ooo i like this schedule. Maybe i' ll give it a go, or something similar.
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@RaisingAnanya2 years ago This video really inspire me write more.
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@bethomas1837last year I think there' s something to finding great success on the last day of a challengei swear i' ve actually read about this before, but i' m inclined to believe you are motivated to end on the right foot, especially knowing that tomorrow you will be able to return to your comfort zone. ...Expand