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.

RELATED LINKS:

• 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 RED
• What's It Like to Go on Submission?
• The Best Decision I Ever Made as an Unpublished Writer
• About Your Rights When Traditionally Publishing
• On Covers When Traditionally Publishing

Twitter-sized bite: 

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) 2
• On Making Changes Part-Way Through a Draft
• 4 Fast-Drafting Tips
• How to Get an Agent

Twitter sized bite:

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. 

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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.