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. 

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• How I Plot
• Writing 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.

RELATED VLOGS:

• 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.

RELATED VLOGS: 

• How to Write an Elevator Pitch
• How I Plot
• Writing a Synopsis Before the First Draft???

Twitter-sized bite:

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&N
• Pre-order THE RISING GOLD at AMZ
• 5 Great Books on My TBR Shelf
• QUEENS OF GEEK by Jen Wilde
• WHITE RABBIT by Caleb Roehrig
• OF FIRE AND STARS by Audrey Coulthurst
• THE APOCALYPSE OF ELENA MENDOZA by Shawn David Hutchinson
• THE SPY WITH THE RED BALLOON by Katherine Locke

What queer books are you excited to read this year?

Twitter-sized bite: 

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 Partners
• When Should You Hire a Freelance Editor?
• 3 Types of Editing
• About 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)