A "The State of Publishing" video, given the rise of Booktok and AI.
1 year ago | 126
I would love just an update on how you're doing and stuff! What you're writing/working on, if the house-selling went well??? (That might be too far back lol), and what, if any, social media platforms you find yourself using for marketing these days (especially with Twitter's decline, Tiktok ban in the USA, etc.) Alternatively, if you have any editing-related videos planned, I just started an editing pass and need the inspiration đđ»đ
1 year ago | 68
Iâd love to see a video on your experience writing an adult novel and how the process has differed from your YA novels. Always glad to see you pop up in my feed again!
1 year ago | 30
Yay, more videos! I sincerely adore your state of publishing series and would love to have a 2024 update.
1 year ago | 1
so happy to hear from you!! some things iâd be interested in are a life update (only what youâre comfortable sharing ofc), an update on how you feel about author life/career now that youâve published a few books, how to stay on a writing schedule/keep writing if youâre neurodivergent (if you have any experience or even secondhand experience on this), and honestly any updated thoughts or info about trad publishing in generalâesp for a total beginner! hope youâre well đ
1 year ago | 10
Glad to to see you're still around đ Along the lines of the other comment would love to see an industry catch-up/news chat as well as perhaps what you're currently up to writing wise
1 year ago | 59
Iâm so glad youâre thinking of returning after your hiatus. I would love more bookish content, as well as maybe a life update (if youâre comfortable) and some tips on keeping to a writing routine x
1 year ago | 16
I'm personally a big fan of when you discuss the less known parts of publishing
1 year ago | 7
I've missed seeing you in my feed!! Happy you're back! Some video ideas: Whats in and out in the publishing world (genres etc.), Best time to query or your book depending on season and genre, Publishing updates (Ive heard there's less literary agents now, is YA really out?, etc.), Vlogs and life update (love to see more of you! Cooking, cruising, writing, whatever!) , Stages of Drafting and revision, Q&As.
1 year ago | 1
Glad to see you. Any topic is fine with me, but maybe update on what you've been up to and how you have been. And I'm thinking about the state of Traditional Publishing.
1 year ago (edited) | 0
Alexa! I discovered your channel during your well-deserved hiatus from video-making and you have step-by-step walked me through the editing, querying, and pre-pub stages... and now not far from my debut year. Thank you so much for all your help. â€ïž You are a gem!!!
1 year ago | 0
Iâd love any insight you have on the current querying and submission climate. (Especially going on sub!) As always, thank you for keeping us informed!
1 year ago | 0
Hi Alexa! I love the way you simplify the art of writing! My favorite video you made is your one on developing characters and giving them specific quirks ~ like feeling sick when smelling eggs. I would love to hear your take on how to hook readers and keep âem hooked and make âem say âNoooo!!!!â when they flip the last page and i the book ENDS. Happy easter!!
1 year ago | 1
I'm just here waiting for your Pretty Dead Queens spoiler chat and what were the changes/challenges you encountered while writing it. I'm also curious how you found your street team for PDQ and how to start one. Also agree with the others about the state of publishing and what does it really mean to query in 2023/2024.
1 year ago (edited) | 14
Hi Alexa, it would be great to see more videos! One I've always been interested in seeing would be one breaking down Act 3. You did a great one on endings, but another that maybe covered the whole act would be fun!
1 year ago | 5
Would love to hear how your writing is going, what you're working on, maybe another video about the state of the publishing industry - AI, etc
1 year ago | 4
Hi Alexa! Good to see you're back (even if only a little bit!) đ A topic I'd be curious to see you tackle is maybe a discussion on series formats, like trilogies. Should you write a trilogy? What are the advantages and disadvantages of writing a trilogy? How do plans for a trilogy work with book deals? Things like that! Hope everything's peachy on your end đ
1 year ago | 1
Anything isolation trope related đż or book recommendations. Youâve introduced me to so many addictive authors đ
1 year ago | 1
So glad to see you back! Iâd been wondering about the first person and third person view when writing a book, if you donât mindâor havenât talked about it yetâit would be very usefulâŠHave a nice day!!
1 year ago | 1
Alexa Donne
Hey everyone! I know I'm well past time to maybe make some videos again... I have a few topics in mind that I've been saving, but I've been away so long I want to ask all of you: are there any particular topics you'd like to see me tackle? I don't see myself returning to my old schedule, but will endeavor to at least certainly post a *bit* more often!
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