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Vlog: On the Implicit Promise

You asked for more info on the implicit promise, and I am delivering in a longer-than-normal vlog. Today I'm talking about the implicit promise at length—with examples from two great books.


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You Asked, I Answered 2!Where to Start Your Book?THE GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO VICE AND VIRTUE by Mackenzi Lee HISTORY IS ALL YOU LEFT ME by Adam Silvera
Twitter-sized bite:

What is the implicit promise and how can you implement it? Gabe (@Ava_Jae) breaks down this great opening enhancer YA examples. (Click to tweet) 

Vlog: My Debut's Publication Timeline

You asked, I answered! Today I'm talking about how long it took from BEYOND THE RED's first draft to publication—and what you can expect, if anything, in terms of a publication timeline.


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First to Final Draft: BEYOND THE REDWhat's It Like to Go on Submission?The Best Decision I Ever Made as an Unpublished WriterAbout Your Rights When Traditionally PublishingOn Covers When Traditionally Publishing
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How long does publishing take? Gabe (@Ava_Jae) talks the timeline for their debut & what you can expect, if anything, in terms of a publication timeline. (Click to tweet)

Vlog: You Asked, I Answered 2!

Last week you asked me many, many questions! And while I can't answer all of them, I am answering some of the most popular ones today. Enjoy!


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Ask Me Anything (About Writing) 2On Making Changes Part-Way Through a Draft4 Fast-Drafting TipsHow to Get an Agent
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What if you're average at writing? How do you respond to an agent request? Gabe (@Ava_Jae) answers these writing questions and more in today's vlog. (Click to tweet)

Vlog: Ask Me Anything (About Writing) 2

Have writing, publishing, or book questions? I have answers! Ask your questions in the comments—and vote for your favorite questions. I'll pick some to answer in upcoming vlogs!


Twitter-sized bite:

Have a writing, publishing, or book-related question? Gabe (@Ava_Jae) is taking questions to answer on their channel! (Click to tweet)

Vlog: How to Brainstorm Great Plot Twists

How do you come up with a great plot twist? Today I talk about my two main methods and how sometimes things don't always go to plan—and that's a good thing. 


RELATED VLOGS: How I PlotWriting a Synopsis Before First Drafting??How to Get Book Ideas

Vlog: How to Be a Good CP

You asked, I answered! Today I'm talking about how to be a good critique partner to your critique partners.


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4 Places to Find CPs: http://bit.ly/2qioc6g 4 Mistakes I Made as a New Writer: http://bit.ly/1jveLse How to Handle Tough CP Feedback: http://bit.ly/1ecMu79 Why You Need Critique Partners: http://bit.ly/1vR7Jj7
What tips would you add to the list? 
Twitter-sized bite:

What are some ways to be a good critique partner? @Ava_Jae breaks it down in today's vlog. (Click to tweet)

Vlog: An Important Update

I've been getting questions about my gender and sexuality on YouTube for some time now. So. Let's talk about it.

Vlog: How Do You Know When You're Ready to Write Your Book?

You asked, I answered! Today I'm talking about how to tell when you have enough of a plot to write an entire novel.


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How do you know when you're ready to write your book? @Ava_Jae talks brainstorming & plotting a new WIP idea in today's vlog. (Click to tweet)

Vlog: 5 Queer Books by Queer Authors I'm Excited About

It's Pride Month! So for fun today I'm talking about queer books by queer authors I'm excited to read—and so should you be. 

RELATED LINKS: 

Pre-order THE RISING GOLD at B&NPre-order THE RISING GOLD at AMZ5 Great Books on My TBR ShelfQUEENS OF GEEK by Jen WildeWHITE RABBIT by Caleb RoehrigOF FIRE AND STARS by Audrey CoulthurstTHE APOCALYPSE OF ELENA MENDOZA by Shawn David HutchinsonTHE SPY WITH THE RED BALLOON by Katherine Locke
What queer books are you excited to read this year?
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It's Pride month! Want to support queer books written by queer authors? @Ava_Jae shares some great options. (Click to tweet)

Vlog: On Working with Editors

Today I'm answering related questions I've gotten for a little while: what's it like to work with editors both in traditional publishing and freelance circles?


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4 Places to Find Critique PartnersWhen Should You Hire a Freelance Editor?3 Types of EditingAbout My Editing Services
What do you think?
Twitter-sized bite:

Curious about what it's like to work with an editor in traditional publishing or freelance circles? @Ava_Jae breaks it down. (Click to tweet)