Sotce's Debut Novel 'Love You' Written in Two Weeks
Sotce, a former Buddhist monk and TikTok spiritual guide, completed her first novel, 'Love You,' in a mere two weeks. The narrative is inspired by her viral personal journey, revolving around a young woman who retreats to a hidden hermitage to escape the digital world, only to find herself enamored with another disciple enchanted by the guru. Sotce describes the writing process as a joy, revealing that she disregarded conventions to meet her tight deadline, often donning a blue sweatsuit, staying up late, and indulging in chocolate and cheese. Additionally, she models and shares an experience of rejection when a client indicated she wasn’t their preferred choice. This feature is included in the first Young Writers list in partnership with Montblanc.
Key facts
- Sotce wrote the first draft of her debut novel 'Love You' in two weeks.
- The novel is about a young woman joining a hermitage to escape the internet and falling in love with a fellow disciple.
- Sotce is a post-monastery Buddhist and TikTok spiritual advisor.
- She describes writing as delight and the gift of her life.
- During the two-week writing period, she wore a blue sweatsuit, was nocturnal, and ate chocolate and cheese.
- She also works as a model and experienced a rejection where a client said she wasn't their choice.
- The feature is part of the inaugural Young Writers list in collaboration with Montblanc.
- Photography by Hero Bean Stevenson.
Entities
Artists
- Sotce
- Hero Bean Stevenson
Institutions
- Cultured
- Montblanc
Locations
- New York
- United States