5 Stellar Suspense Reads | December Thriller Wrapup Alexa Donne 2024-10-19 | 5 Stellar Suspense Reads | December Thriller Wrapup
The Corporate Grind of Publishing | (Or, Business Communication Norms & Tips for Authors) Alexa Donne 2024-08-07 | Today, I'm talking about business norms in the publishing industry and some best practices for business communication to make your experience more fruitful.Related links:Your Agent Isn't Your Friend (Nor is Your Editor): youtu.be/hnYean-4PIwDon't Piss Off Your Publicist: youtu.be/o10AsHQWinI?si=odp97vCui4d3rCohTIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction03:02 First Off, Publishing Can Suck04:43 Publishing Corporate Grind07:40 Don't Email Angry09:22 Business Comm & Email Tips13:03 Email Subject Lines15:42 Streamline Requests17:53 Good Faith Approach19:48 Understanding Work Load21:30 Nudges & Follow-Ups25:28 Priority Reality Check27:20 Passive Aggressive Escalation30:30 Fire & Brimstone/The Asshole Paradox33:10 Media Business "Vibes"37:24 Corporate Rigidity39:17 In Person/Video InteractionMERCHalexa-donne.creator-spring.com+BUY MY BOOKS+Pre-order The Bitter End from your favorite book retailers: penguinrandomhouse.com/books/723189/the-bitter-end-by-alexa-donneBuy Pretty Dead Queens from your favorite book retailers: penguinrandomhouse.com/books/690465/pretty-dead-queens-by-alexa-donneBuy The Ivies from your favorite book retailer!: bit.ly/3mkxyYjBuy The Stars We Steal from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Stars-We-Steal-Alexa-Donne/9781328948946?ref=grid-view&qid=1603728315664&sr=1-3Buy Brightly Burning from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/9781785659423Buy BRIGHTLY BURNING on Amazon: amazon.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/dp/1328948935/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1500334638&sr=1-1Get Brightly Burning on Audible.com! audible.com/pd/Brightly-Burning-Audiobook/B07H41CPVC?asin=B07H41CPVC&source_code=AUDOR2220912189OIIAFFILIATE LINKS:Shop Clever Fox Planners: https://cleverfoxplanner.com?aff=54Use my code "ALEXA10" to save 10% on your order!+LINKS+Goodreads:goodreads.com/author/show/16817128.Alexa_DonneTwitter:twitter.com/alexadonneInstagram:instagram.com/alexadonneNewsletter Sign-Up:http://alexadonne.com/newsletterWebsite:http://alexadonne.comWattpad:wattpad.com/user/alexadonne+FILMING SPECS+Camera: Canon 90DMic: Rode VideoMic Pro+Lighting: Limo Studio Soft KitEditing Software: Magix Movie Edit Pro
Your Agent Is Not Your Friend (Nor Is Your Editor) | Professional Boundaries in Publishing Alexa Donne 2024-07-25 | Your agent is not your friend... or therapist. 😬 Neither is your editor! But seriously: I'm talking about parameters and best practices for your key business relationships in publishing: with your agent and your editor. I'm going over what an agent's job really is, and what an editor's job really is, and why that necessitates that professional boundaries be maintained--for your best interest as well as theirs!Take a shot every time I say "messy" or "friendly, not friend"!00:00 Introduction03:36 The Agent-Author Relationship05:27 Friendship Pitfalls07:31 Your Agent's Job10:53 Emotional Boundaries16:18 Your Editor's Job18:12 The Corporate Funnel21:45 Your Editor Is Not Your Friend24:15 ConclusionMERCHalexa-donne.creator-spring.com+BUY MY BOOKS+Pre-order The Bitter End from your favorite book retailers: penguinrandomhouse.com/books/723189/the-bitter-end-by-alexa-donneBuy Pretty Dead Queens from your favorite book retailers: penguinrandomhouse.com/books/690465/pretty-dead-queens-by-alexa-donneBuy The Ivies from your favorite book retailer!: bit.ly/3mkxyYjBuy The Stars We Steal from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Stars-We-Steal-Alexa-Donne/9781328948946?ref=grid-view&qid=1603728315664&sr=1-3Buy Brightly Burning from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/9781785659423Buy BRIGHTLY BURNING on Amazon: amazon.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/dp/1328948935/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1500334638&sr=1-1Get Brightly Burning on Audible.com! audible.com/pd/Brightly-Burning-Audiobook/B07H41CPVC?asin=B07H41CPVC&source_code=AUDOR2220912189OIIAFFILIATE LINKS:Shop Clever Fox Planners: https://cleverfoxplanner.com?aff=54Use my code "ALEXA10" to save 10% on your order!+LINKS+Goodreads:goodreads.com/author/show/16817128.Alexa_DonneTwitter:twitter.com/alexadonneInstagram:instagram.com/alexadonneNewsletter Sign-Up:http://alexadonne.com/newsletterWebsite:http://alexadonne.comWattpad:wattpad.com/user/alexadonne+FILMING SPECS+Camera: Canon 90DMic: Rode VideoMic Pro+Lighting: Limo Studio Soft KitEditing Software: Magix Movie Edit Pro
Overly Mechanical Writing (& How to Fix It) Alexa Donne 2024-07-17 | Today I'm waxing whatever on overly mechanical writing, or line level writing that leans heavy on telling, plodding prose--overwhelmingly and to it's detriment. Or, boring, ineffective, bad (or at least mid) writing. Whether you've picked up a book and just couldn't connect to/engage with the writing, or you're a writer who worries their writing is falling flat, I'm going to share how to identify overly mechanical writing, common pitfalls/facets of it, and some tips for fixes.This is an aspect of telling and cousin topic to "show don't tell." Also related to narrate vs. dramatize, a topic I've covered before.To that end, here are related videos you can watch as wellNarrate vs. Dramatize: youtu.be/RiA6t7MOYVs?si=tXi73xk7Evbh3wG-Filter Word and How to Fix This "Telling" Problem: youtu.be/iF_30btPEI8?si=GFN9-XLGKrfYavxT"Just" An Adverbs Take Down: youtu.be/xupX7eii5uk?si=veF0MZm0ICLUF4bwBad Fanfic Writing Habits You Need to Break: youtu.be/SmbUAKi-ovY?si=4VP_SlUJVFpkREp_The Worst Amateur Writing Mistakes: youtu.be/yOQqxHKO-0w?si=Ryav5fyeBm184ZxV5 HUGE Amateur Writing Pitfalls & Their Fixes: youtu.be/ZA0pW97Z6MA?si=S12eE4eWxm5qX-twTIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction/When Writing Falls Flat03:00 Bad Bestsellers & Reader Benchmarks05:10 What is Mechanical Writing?08:45 Facets of Mechanical Writing13:01 Disclaimer: Everything In Moderation14:21 Mechanical Writing Example & Analysis19:30 Approaching Revision of Weak Writing20:57 Revising (Part) of the Example24:55 Sentence Rhythm & Flow28:17 The Dance of Detail30:03 Vague/Leading Examples & Fixes35:17 Final ThoughtsMERCHalexa-donne.creator-spring.com+BUY MY BOOKS+Pre-order The Bitter End from your favorite book retailers: penguinrandomhouse.com/books/723189/the-bitter-end-by-alexa-donneBuy Pretty Dead Queens from your favorite book retailers: penguinrandomhouse.com/books/690465/pretty-dead-queens-by-alexa-donneBuy The Ivies from your favorite book retailer!: bit.ly/3mkxyYjBuy The Stars We Steal from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Stars-We-Steal-Alexa-Donne/9781328948946?ref=grid-view&qid=1603728315664&sr=1-3Buy Brightly Burning from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/9781785659423Buy BRIGHTLY BURNING on Amazon: amazon.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/dp/1328948935/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1500334638&sr=1-1Get Brightly Burning on Audible.com! audible.com/pd/Brightly-Burning-Audiobook/B07H41CPVC?asin=B07H41CPVC&source_code=AUDOR2220912189OIIAFFILIATE LINKS:Shop Clever Fox Planners: https://cleverfoxplanner.com?aff=54Use my code "ALEXA10" to save 10% on your order!+LINKS+Goodreads:goodreads.com/author/show/16817128.Alexa_DonneTwitter:twitter.com/alexadonneInstagram:instagram.com/alexadonneNewsletter Sign-Up:http://alexadonne.com/newsletterWebsite:http://alexadonne.comWattpad:wattpad.com/user/alexadonne+FILMING SPECS+Camera: Canon 90DMic: Rode VideoMic Pro+Lighting: Limo Studio Soft KitEditing Software: Magix Movie Edit Pro
Mastering Multi-POV | How to Write A Multi-POV Book Alexa Donne 2024-06-27 | How do you tackle writing a multi-POV book? I'm not an expert but I DID majorly level up writing The Bitter End, and came out with some tips & tricks to share. In a too-long but hopefully-helpful video, I'm going over potential pitfalls of multis, thoughts on number of POVs and tense, and then finally offering as much concrete advice on WHERE and WHEN and WHY to switch POVs in your book, and HOW to differentiate character voice in multi. As always, everything is time-stamped so it's easy for you to skip ahead or around to what you're interested in. I share a lot of examples from my writing process of The Bitter End to better contextualize... you can skip anytime I start blathering about my book :P Or, if you're here for the Alexa bookish content... this is a double feature!I was recovering from illness when I filmed this, so forgive the slightly scratchy voice... and more edits in this one b/c I had to cut out all the coughing!00:00 Introduction01:38 Pros of Multi-POV03:46 Pitfalls of Multi-POV09:48 How Many POVs is Too Many?12:19 Dual vs. Multi 18:01 1st vs. 3rd22:38 Formatting & Character Weight26:48 Choosing & Switching Between POVs34:03 POV & Narrative Function37:13 Inflection Points40:14 Character Voice42:09 The Fatal Flaw/Want45:42 Biases47:10 Word Choice & Thought Process50:55 Humor53:49 Hobbies & Background01:01:05 Internalization01:04:11 Fix it in the Edit01:09:15 Good CrutchesMERCHalexa-donne.creator-spring.com+BUY MY BOOKS+Pre-order The Bitter End from your favorite book retailers: penguinrandomhouse.com/books/723189/the-bitter-end-by-alexa-donneBuy Pretty Dead Queens from your favorite book retailers: penguinrandomhouse.com/books/690465/pretty-dead-queens-by-alexa-donneBuy The Ivies from your favorite book retailer!: bit.ly/3mkxyYjBuy The Stars We Steal from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Stars-We-Steal-Alexa-Donne/9781328948946?ref=grid-view&qid=1603728315664&sr=1-3Buy Brightly Burning from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/9781785659423Buy BRIGHTLY BURNING on Amazon: amazon.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/dp/1328948935/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1500334638&sr=1-1Get Brightly Burning on Audible.com! audible.com/pd/Brightly-Burning-Audiobook/B07H41CPVC?asin=B07H41CPVC&source_code=AUDOR2220912189OIIAFFILIATE LINKS:Shop Clever Fox Planners: https://cleverfoxplanner.com?aff=54Use my code "ALEXA10" to save 10% on your order!+LINKS+Goodreads:goodreads.com/author/show/16817128.Alexa_DonneTwitter:twitter.com/alexadonneInstagram:instagram.com/alexadonneNewsletter Sign-Up:http://alexadonne.com/newsletterWebsite:http://alexadonne.comWattpad:wattpad.com/user/alexadonne+FILMING SPECS+Camera: Canon 90DMic: Rode VideoMic Pro+Lighting: Limo Studio Soft KitEditing Software: Magix Movie Edit Pro
🇩🇪 CBYX 40th Anniversary reunion in Washington D.C. 🍺 #germany Alexa Donne 2024-06-21 | Did you know that I was a high school foreign exchange student to Germany? I spent my junior year as a CBYX participant, a scholarship program funded by the German Bundestag and U.S. Congress to foster international understanding and diplomacy. I recently attended the 40th anniversary of the program in Washington D.C. and has a blast! It triggered a lot of nostalgia, so for fun, included some photos of myself at 16/17 in Germany... I look like a BABY!!! Anyone interested in CBYX, AMA!
Pretty Dead Queens by Alexa Donne | From 1st to Final Draft | tl;dr Alexa Donne 2024-05-24 | At long last, I'm doing my extreme tl;dr post mortem on writing and editing my Edgar Award nominated YA thriller Pretty Dead Queens! Truly one only for the super fans because this video is wayyyyyyy too long. I'm so, so sorry.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction01:52 Origin Story/Initial Inspo07:24 MC & Dead Mom plot conceit10:34 NorCal setting & Cold case vibes16:50 Option Proposal & The Dead Mom's Club20:20 Crafting Cecelia & Not Writing The Ivies 2.029:43 Rewriting After Sale & Act 1 Pacing38:31 Editing Act 144:50 Finishing the 1st Draft49:30 Crafting a Past Mystery/Act 257:45 The 3rd Act01:01:15 Starting Dev Edits01:07:19 Recasting Natalie's Party (RIP)01:12:10 The Bitch Edit01:16:17 Further Recasting in Act 2 & Editor Compromises01:22:08 Rewriting the Ending01:26:38 Copy Edits & My Twist Goal01:29:25 Character Psychology Process01:32:35 Writing Through Grief & COVID01:39:48 Final ThoughtsMERCHalexa-donne.creator-spring.com+BUY MY BOOKS+Pre-order The Bitter End from your favorite book retailers: penguinrandomhouse.com/books/723189/the-bitter-end-by-alexa-donneBuy Pretty Dead Queens from your favorite book retailers: penguinrandomhouse.com/books/690465/pretty-dead-queens-by-alexa-donneBuy The Ivies from your favorite book retailer!: bit.ly/3mkxyYjBuy The Stars We Steal from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Stars-We-Steal-Alexa-Donne/9781328948946?ref=grid-view&qid=1603728315664&sr=1-3Buy Brightly Burning from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/9781785659423Buy BRIGHTLY BURNING on Amazon: amazon.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/dp/1328948935/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1500334638&sr=1-1Get Brightly Burning on Audible.com! audible.com/pd/Brightly-Burning-Audiobook/B07H41CPVC?asin=B07H41CPVC&source_code=AUDOR2220912189OIIAFFILIATE LINKS:Shop Clever Fox Planners: https://cleverfoxplanner.com?aff=54Use my code "ALEXA10" to save 10% on your order!+LINKS+Goodreads:goodreads.com/author/show/16817128.Alexa_DonneTwitter:twitter.com/alexadonneInstagram:instagram.com/alexadonneNewsletter Sign-Up:http://alexadonne.com/newsletterWebsite:http://alexadonne.comWattpad:wattpad.com/user/alexadonne+FILMING SPECS+Camera: Canon 90DMic: Rode VideoMic Pro+Lighting: Limo Studio Soft KitEditing Software: Magix Movie Edit Pro
Controversial Opinions on Some Popular Celebrity Memoirs 👀| Monster Celebrity Memoir Wrapup Alexa Donne 2024-04-26 | I'm doing a monster wrapup of every celebrity memoir I've read in the last two years! I read so many of these buzzy memoirs right when they came out, but better late than never right?! And strap in b/c I have some potentially... unpopular opionions about several of these massive bestsellers/crowd-pleasers!A note that while discussing Colton Haynes' memoir, I mispoke CSA as childhood sexual assault. It's abuse, rather than assault.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction01:28 Miss Memory Lane by Colton Haynes04:39 The Woman in Me by Britney Spears07:25 Counting the Cost by Jill Duggar & Becoming Free Indeed by Jinger Duggar11:41 Paris: The Memoir by Paris Hilton13:20 The Beauty of Living Twice by Sharon Stone14:10 Love, Pamela by Pamela Anderson16:34 Spare by Prince Harry20:35 Hello Molly by Molly Shannon24:43 Friends, Lovers, & the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry28:08 Dying of Politeness by Geena Davis29:50 Dear Fatty by Dawn French31:26 Beyond The Wand by Tom Felton33:10 The Sporty One by Melanie C35:15 Mean Baby by Selma Blair37:22 Open Book by Jessica Simpson39:57 I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy47:53 Confessions of Prairie Bitch by Alison ArngrimMERCHalexa-donne.creator-spring.com+BUY MY BOOKS+Pre-order The Bitter End from your favorite book retailers: penguinrandomhouse.com/books/723189/the-bitter-end-by-alexa-donneBuy Pretty Dead Queens from your favorite book retailers: penguinrandomhouse.com/books/690465/pretty-dead-queens-by-alexa-donneBuy The Ivies from your favorite book retailer!: bit.ly/3mkxyYjBuy The Stars We Steal from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Stars-We-Steal-Alexa-Donne/9781328948946?ref=grid-view&qid=1603728315664&sr=1-3Buy Brightly Burning from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/9781785659423Buy BRIGHTLY BURNING on Amazon: amazon.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/dp/1328948935/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1500334638&sr=1-1Get Brightly Burning on Audible.com! audible.com/pd/Brightly-Burning-Audiobook/B07H41CPVC?asin=B07H41CPVC&source_code=AUDOR2220912189OIIAFFILIATE LINKS:Shop Clever Fox Planners: https://cleverfoxplanner.com?aff=54Use my code "ALEXA10" to save 10% on your order!+LINKS+Goodreads:goodreads.com/author/show/16817128.Alexa_DonneTwitter:twitter.com/alexadonneInstagram:instagram.com/alexadonneNewsletter Sign-Up:http://alexadonne.com/newsletterWebsite:http://alexadonne.comWattpad:wattpad.com/user/alexadonne+FILMING SPECS+Camera: Canon 90DMic: Rode VideoMic Pro+Lighting: Limo Studio Soft KitEditing Software: Magix Movie Edit Pro
just a normal, non-famous author at a book festival! (author real talk edition!) #author Alexa Donne 2024-04-23 | Taking you with me to the LA Times Festival of Books this past weekend, where I did a signing at the Mysterious Galaxy booth, but sharing some real talk about the ebbs and flows of author opportunities and what it really can look like for a non-famous, midlist/mid-career author. Some events surprise you, and always always be good to the bookstores who are good to you! (if you want signed copies of my books, Mysterious Galaxy has a bunch in stock right now!)
come with me to my Holly Jackson event in NorCal! #books Alexa Donne 2024-04-15 | I traveled to the San Francisco Bay Area to do an event with thriller author Holly Jackson in Corte Madera at Book Passage! I had an amazing time asking Holly all my burning questions!
just an author w/ an ARC & a rustic background #books Alexa Donne 2024-04-11 | when you're on a writing retreat in NorCal with gorgeous, clean woodsy aesthetics... you take 8 months worth of promotional images for your next book in one weekend!
~*writing retreat vibes*~ #writingabook Alexa Donne 2024-04-08 | Got a jump start on my first adult thriller and enjoyed several local wineries near Placerville, CA!
Guess whos back, back again... (Chuck Tingle made me do it!) Alexa Donne 2024-04-03 | I'm back... ish! Again. Going to make a real effort to make some more content in 2024. So here's an update on how it took two years to write my next YA thriller The Bitter End and what else I've been up to (hobbies!).One way you can tell it's been so long/that I really love The Bitter End ARC is I keep looking into the viewfinder instead of the lens. Sorry about that.00:00 Hello02:12 Social Media Balance & TikTok04:30 The Bitter End ARC08:45 TBE Cover Story & Blurb15:12 Upcoming Video Topics19:25 Randomish Life Updates23:38 Gushing About Hobbies26:29 Upcoming Events & Wrap-UpAdd The Bitter End on Goodreads: goodreads.com/book/show/205436025-the-bitter-endMERCHalexa-donne.creator-spring.com+BUY MY BOOKS+Pre-order The Bitter End from your favorite book retailers: penguinrandomhouse.com/books/723189/the-bitter-end-by-alexa-donneBuy Pretty Dead Queens from your favorite book retailers: penguinrandomhouse.com/books/690465/pretty-dead-queens-by-alexa-donneBuy The Ivies from your favorite book retailer!: bit.ly/3mkxyYjBuy The Stars We Steal from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Stars-We-Steal-Alexa-Donne/9781328948946?ref=grid-view&qid=1603728315664&sr=1-3Buy Brightly Burning from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/9781785659423Buy BRIGHTLY BURNING on Amazon: amazon.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/dp/1328948935/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1500334638&sr=1-1Get Brightly Burning on Audible.com! audible.com/pd/Brightly-Burning-Audiobook/B07H41CPVC?asin=B07H41CPVC&source_code=AUDOR2220912189OIIAFFILIATE LINKS:Shop Clever Fox Planners: https://cleverfoxplanner.com?aff=54Use my code "ALEXA10" to save 10% on your order!+LINKS+Goodreads:goodreads.com/author/show/16817128.Alexa_DonneTwitter:twitter.com/alexadonneInstagram:instagram.com/alexadonneNewsletter Sign-Up:http://alexadonne.com/newsletterWebsite:http://alexadonne.comWattpad:wattpad.com/user/alexadonne+FILMING SPECS+Camera: Canon 90DMic: Rode VideoMic Pro+Lighting: Limo Studio Soft KitEditing Software: Magix Movie Edit Pro
met Chuck Tingle at #WonderCon & hes a fan of the channel & wants me to make more videos! 😂 #books Alexa Donne 2024-03-31 | Had an amazing day at WonderCon doing a horror/thriller panel and signing books at the Mysterious Galaxy booth.
🎉 finally actually started writing my first adult thriller 🔪⛴️ #writingabook Alexa Donne 2024-03-24 | ...
what thriller authors are saying about The Bitter End by Alexa Donne #books #yabooks Alexa Donne 2024-03-14 | ...
Unboxing my ARCs for my 3rd thriller, The Bitter End. 1st time Ive had ARCs for a thriller 😭 Alexa Donne 2024-03-08 | ...
MURDER IS HARD, ACTUALLY | I finally finished my book Alexa Donne 2023-06-30 | You haven't heard a writing update from me in almost a year because I WAS WRITING THE WHOLE TIME. This book tried to kill me but now it's "done." Kind of. Almost. I'm sharing a tl;dr overview of finally finishing this darn book and why it took me so long.Also I'm into cruises now?00:00 Introduction02:21 Life Update05:32 Why this book took so long10:19 Plot changes & compromise13:15 Turning in 75% of a draft14:53 Missing deadline & being bumped18:58 Getting stuck/fixing the mess24:20 Character work & final rewrites31:30 Turning it in35:48 Where TBE fits w/ my thrillers37:25 Am I a Cruise Person now?/ConclusionAdd Pretty Dead Queens on Goodreads: goodreads.com/book/show/57121698-pretty-dead-queensAdd The Ivies on Goodreads! goodreads.com/book/show/48896122-the-iviesMERCHalexa-donne.creator-spring.com+BUY MY BOOKS+Buy The Ivies from your favorite book retailer!: bit.ly/3mkxyYjBuy The Stars We Steal from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Stars-We-Steal-Alexa-Donne/9781328948946?ref=grid-view&qid=1603728315664&sr=1-3Buy Brightly Burning from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/9781785659423Buy BRIGHTLY BURNING on Amazon: amazon.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/dp/1328948935/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1500334638&sr=1-1Get Brightly Burning on Audible.com! audible.com/pd/Brightly-Burning-Audiobook/B07H41CPVC?asin=B07H41CPVC&source_code=AUDOR2220912189OIIAFFILIATE LINKS:Shop Clever Fox Planners: https://cleverfoxplanner.com?aff=54Use my code "ALEXA10" to save 10% on your order!+LINKS+Goodreads:goodreads.com/author/show/16817128.Alexa_DonneTwitter:twitter.com/alexadonneInstagram:instagram.com/alexadonneNewsletter Sign-Up:http://alexadonne.com/newsletterWebsite:http://alexadonne.comWattpad:wattpad.com/user/alexadonne+FILMING SPECS+Camera: Canon 90DMic: Rode VideoMic Pro+Lighting: Limo Studio Soft KitEditing Software: Magix Movie Edit Pro
Bad Business & Messy Families (Non-Fiction Reading Wrap-up) Alexa Donne 2023-04-05 | Catching up reading wrapups, starting with general nonfiction I read between summer 2022 and Q1 2023.I think it's funny I mispronounced Harvey Weinstein's name, too, y'all XDTHE BOOKSShe Said by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey: goodreads.com/book/show/44767249-she-saidCatch and Kill by Ronan Farrow: goodreads.com/book/show/51022071-catch-and-killMolly's Game by Molly Bloom: goodreads.com/book/show/43092477-molly-s-gameThe Palace Papers by Tina Brown: goodreads.com/book/show/59089872-the-palace-papersNormal Family by Chrysta Bilton: goodreads.com/book/show/59568382-normal-familyRun Towards the Danger by Sarah Polley: goodreads.com/book/show/58284103-run-towards-the-dangerOutsmarting the Sociopath Next Door by Martha Stout: goodreads.com/book/show/52508608-outsmarting-the-sociopath-next-doorConfessions of a Sociopath by M.E. Thomas: goodreads.com/book/show/15841837-confessions-of-a-sociopathThe Cult of We by Eliot Brown and Maureen Farrell: goodreads.com/book/show/54998264-the-cult-of-weTIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction02:03 She Said by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey06:27 Catch and Kill by Ronan Farrow10:27 Molly's Game by Molly Bloom14:00 The Palace Papers by Tina Brown19:17 Normal Family by Chrysta Bilton23:46 Run Towards the Danger by Sarah Polley29:06 Outsmarting the Sociopath Next Door by Martha Stout30:20 Confessions of a Sociopath by M.E. Thomas32:00 The Cult of We by Eliot Brown and Maureen FarrellAdd Pretty Dead Queens on Goodreads: goodreads.com/book/show/57121698-pretty-dead-queensAdd The Ivies on Goodreads! goodreads.com/book/show/48896122-the-iviesMERCHalexa-donne.creator-spring.com+BUY MY BOOKS+Buy The Ivies from your favorite book retailer!: bit.ly/3mkxyYjBuy The Stars We Steal from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Stars-We-Steal-Alexa-Donne/9781328948946?ref=grid-view&qid=1603728315664&sr=1-3Buy Brightly Burning from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/9781785659423Buy BRIGHTLY BURNING on Amazon: amazon.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/dp/1328948935/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1500334638&sr=1-1Get Brightly Burning on Audible.com! audible.com/pd/Brightly-Burning-Audiobook/B07H41CPVC?asin=B07H41CPVC&source_code=AUDOR2220912189OIIAFFILIATE LINKS:Shop Clever Fox Planners: https://cleverfoxplanner.com?aff=54Use my code "ALEXA10" to save 10% on your order!+LINKS+Goodreads:goodreads.com/author/show/16817128.Alexa_DonneTwitter:twitter.com/alexadonneInstagram:instagram.com/alexadonneNewsletter Sign-Up:http://alexadonne.com/newsletterWebsite:http://alexadonne.comWattpad:wattpad.com/user/alexadonne+FILMING SPECS+Camera: Canon 90DMic: Rode VideoMic Pro+Lighting: Limo Studio Soft KitEditing Software: Magix Movie Edit Pro
Im Nominated for an Edgar Award?! Alexa Donne 2023-03-29 | I was nominated for an Edgar Award? What? mysterywriters.org/mwa-announces-2023-edgar-award-nominationsCatch me at the LA Times Festival of Books at the Mysterious Galaxy booth from 2:15-2:45 PM on Saturday April 22!Check out my episode of Thrillers by the Book Club Podcast! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/poison-dart-frogs-will-get-you-with-alexa-donne/id1641149445?i=100060512306700:00 Introduction00:37 Award Nomination News01:41 Award Nomination Details05:00 NYC plans & vlogging05:57 Leaving social media08:50 Grief & burnout10:34 Author career going forward14:05 The Bitter End vs PDQ vs The Ivies17:45 Re-prioritizing time/committments 21:14 Upcoming appearances/tripsAdd Pretty Dead Queens on Goodreads: goodreads.com/book/show/57121698-pretty-dead-queensAdd The Ivies on Goodreads! goodreads.com/book/show/48896122-the-iviesMERCHalexa-donne.creator-spring.com+BUY MY BOOKS+Buy The Ivies from your favorite book retailer!: bit.ly/3mkxyYjBuy The Stars We Steal from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Stars-We-Steal-Alexa-Donne/9781328948946?ref=grid-view&qid=1603728315664&sr=1-3Buy Brightly Burning from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/9781785659423Buy BRIGHTLY BURNING on Amazon: amazon.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/dp/1328948935/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1500334638&sr=1-1Get Brightly Burning on Audible.com! audible.com/pd/Brightly-Burning-Audiobook/B07H41CPVC?asin=B07H41CPVC&source_code=AUDOR2220912189OIIAFFILIATE LINKS:Shop Clever Fox Planners: https://cleverfoxplanner.com?aff=54Use my code "ALEXA10" to save 10% on your order!+LINKS+Goodreads:goodreads.com/author/show/16817128.Alexa_DonneTwitter:twitter.com/alexadonneInstagram:instagram.com/alexadonneNewsletter Sign-Up:http://alexadonne.com/newsletterWebsite:http://alexadonne.comWattpad:wattpad.com/user/alexadonne+FILMING SPECS+Camera: Canon 90DMic: Rode VideoMic Pro+Lighting: Limo Studio Soft KitEditing Software: Magix Movie Edit Pro
The AUDACITY of These Book Publicity Scams Alexa Donne 2023-03-24 | I've come across two particularly egregious book publicity scams that at first glance almost fooled me. With a bit of digging, I uncovered the shadiness... but the slickness of the execution compelled me to make a video to warn people what to look for.An important disclaimer: I am not implying ANY fault on the part of any website builder or host for these fraudulent websites. These sites violate the terms of service of most website builders, so when you come across one, report them! TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction02:15 A Rise in Scams Warning03:15 An Overview of 2 Scams05:59 Legit at 1st Glance08:03 Website Builders09:42 Case Study 1 Backstory11:18 Fake Employees on LinkedIn?15:03 Website Red Flags17:18 Google SEO Red Flags20:10 Instagram & Fake Coverage25:21 Key Takeaways from Case Study 126:07 Case Study 2 Backstory28:41 Initial Red Flags30:32 The AUDACITY36:51 Instagram Fake Followers, Stolen Posts, Made Up Podcast 42:55 Red Flag Review & Predatory Practices47:48 Instagram Aesthetics49:21 Too Cheap to Be True50:30 ConclusionAdd Pretty Dead Queens on Goodreads: goodreads.com/book/show/57121698-pretty-dead-queensAdd The Ivies on Goodreads! goodreads.com/book/show/48896122-the-iviesMERCHalexa-donne.creator-spring.com+BUY MY BOOKS+Buy The Ivies from your favorite book retailer!: bit.ly/3mkxyYjBuy The Stars We Steal from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Stars-We-Steal-Alexa-Donne/9781328948946?ref=grid-view&qid=1603728315664&sr=1-3Buy Brightly Burning from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/9781785659423Buy BRIGHTLY BURNING on Amazon: amazon.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/dp/1328948935/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1500334638&sr=1-1Get Brightly Burning on Audible.com! audible.com/pd/Brightly-Burning-Audiobook/B07H41CPVC?asin=B07H41CPVC&source_code=AUDOR2220912189OIIAFFILIATE LINKS:Shop Clever Fox Planners: https://cleverfoxplanner.com?aff=54Use my code "ALEXA10" to save 10% on your order!+LINKS+Goodreads:goodreads.com/author/show/16817128.Alexa_DonneTwitter:twitter.com/alexadonneInstagram:instagram.com/alexadonneNewsletter Sign-Up:http://alexadonne.com/newsletterWebsite:http://alexadonne.comWattpad:wattpad.com/user/alexadonne+FILMING SPECS+Camera: Canon 90DMic: Rode VideoMic Pro+Lighting: Limo Studio Soft KitEditing Software: Magix Movie Edit Pro
Pretty Dead Queens Audiobook Chapter 1 Sneak Peek! Alexa Donne 2022-10-03 | Thank you Penguin Random House Audio for enabling me to share the first chapter of the audiobook for Pretty Dead Queens with you! Narrated by Phoebe Strole.Get it from your favorite audiobook retailer starting October 4: penguinrandomhouse.com/books/690465/pretty-dead-queens-by-alexa-donne Or request from your local library! 00:00 Introduction01:45 Audiobook startsAdd Pretty Dead Queens on Goodreads: goodreads.com/book/show/57121698-pretty-dead-queensAdd The Ivies on Goodreads! goodreads.com/book/show/48896122-the-iviesMERCHalexa-donne.creator-spring.com+BUY MY BOOKS+Buy The Ivies from your favorite book retailer!: bit.ly/3mkxyYjBuy The Stars We Steal from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Stars-We-Steal-Alexa-Donne/9781328948946?ref=grid-view&qid=1603728315664&sr=1-3Buy Brightly Burning from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/9781785659423Buy BRIGHTLY BURNING on Amazon: amazon.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/dp/1328948935/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1500334638&sr=1-1Get Brightly Burning on Audible.com! audible.com/pd/Brightly-Burning-Audiobook/B07H41CPVC?asin=B07H41CPVC&source_code=AUDOR2220912189OIIAFFILIATE LINKS:Shop Clever Fox Planners: https://cleverfoxplanner.com?aff=54Use my code "ALEXA10" to save 10% on your order!+LINKS+Goodreads:goodreads.com/author/show/16817128.Alexa_DonneTwitter:twitter.com/alexadonneInstagram:instagram.com/alexadonneNewsletter Sign-Up:http://alexadonne.com/newsletterWebsite:http://alexadonne.comWattpad:wattpad.com/user/alexadonne+FILMING SPECS+Camera: Canon 90DMic: Rode VideoMic Pro+Lighting: Limo Studio Soft KitEditing Software: Magix Movie Edit Pro
A Chat with Audiobook Narrator Phoebe Strole Alexa Donne 2022-09-29 | I had a fantastic chat with audiobook narrator Phoebe Strole, who narrated both The Ivies and Pretty Dead Queens, and so many other great books! Phoebe shares her process, how she got into audiobook narration, her favorite reading genres, and her recommendations to those interested in audiobook narration as a career.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction00:54 The path to audiobook narration03:11 Audiobook recording process07:07 Deciding on character voices11:14 Working in the studio13:27 The physicality of audiobooks18:53 Accent work & favorites23:15 Reading for YA24:47 Non-fiction book recs28:44 Getting into audiobooks & knowing your worth33:22 Interacting with authors & final thoughtsAdd Pretty Dead Queens on Goodreads: goodreads.com/book/show/57121698-pretty-dead-queensAdd The Ivies on Goodreads! goodreads.com/book/show/48896122-the-iviesMERCHalexa-donne.creator-spring.com+BUY MY BOOKS+Buy The Ivies from your favorite book retailer!: bit.ly/3mkxyYjBuy The Stars We Steal from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Stars-We-Steal-Alexa-Donne/9781328948946?ref=grid-view&qid=1603728315664&sr=1-3Buy Brightly Burning from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/9781785659423Buy BRIGHTLY BURNING on Amazon: amazon.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/dp/1328948935/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1500334638&sr=1-1Get Brightly Burning on Audible.com! audible.com/pd/Brightly-Burning-Audiobook/B07H41CPVC?asin=B07H41CPVC&source_code=AUDOR2220912189OIIAFFILIATE LINKS:Shop Clever Fox Planners: https://cleverfoxplanner.com?aff=54Use my code "ALEXA10" to save 10% on your order!+LINKS+Goodreads:goodreads.com/author/show/16817128.Alexa_DonneTwitter:twitter.com/alexadonneInstagram:instagram.com/alexadonneNewsletter Sign-Up:http://alexadonne.com/newsletterWebsite:http://alexadonne.comWattpad:wattpad.com/user/alexadonne+FILMING SPECS+Camera: Canon 90DMic: Rode VideoMic Pro+Lighting: Limo Studio Soft KitEditing Software: Magix Movie Edit Pro
Confident, But Also A Mess! | Writing & Life Update Alexa Donne 2022-07-29 | Hey! It's an update! From me! Where have I been, what have I been doing. I talk about Tiktok, my YA thriller draft, IRL stuff, and looking forward to my PDQ release!... follow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@alexadonneMy signed pre-order of PDQ is not yet up, but it should be added to this page soon! vromansbookstore.com/pre-order-specials00:00 Hello again & TikTok02:31 Drafting my next book05:53 YouTube plans06:47 IRL updates08:32 Pretty Dead Queens release10:33 TikTok hot take11:09 PDQ signed pre-orders12:06 PDQ nervousness & final thoughtsAdd Pretty Dead Queens on Goodreads: goodreads.com/book/show/57121698-pretty-dead-queensAdd The Ivies on Goodreads! goodreads.com/book/show/48896122-the-iviesMERCHalexa-donne.creator-spring.com+BUY MY BOOKS+Buy The Ivies from your favorite book retailer!: bit.ly/3mkxyYjBuy The Stars We Steal from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Stars-We-Steal-Alexa-Donne/9781328948946?ref=grid-view&qid=1603728315664&sr=1-3Buy Brightly Burning from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/9781785659423Buy BRIGHTLY BURNING on Amazon: amazon.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/dp/1328948935/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1500334638&sr=1-1Get Brightly Burning on Audible.com! audible.com/pd/Brightly-Burning-Audiobook/B07H41CPVC?asin=B07H41CPVC&source_code=AUDOR2220912189OIIAFFILIATE LINKS:Shop Clever Fox Planners: https://cleverfoxplanner.com?aff=54Use my code "ALEXA10" to save 10% on your order!+LINKS+Goodreads:goodreads.com/author/show/16817128.Alexa_DonneTwitter:twitter.com/alexadonneInstagram:instagram.com/alexadonneNewsletter Sign-Up:http://alexadonne.com/newsletterWebsite:http://alexadonne.comWattpad:wattpad.com/user/alexadonne+FILMING SPECS+Camera: Canon 90DMic: Rode VideoMic Pro+Lighting: Limo Studio Soft KitEditing Software: Magix Movie Edit Pro
Money Mindsets in Indie vs. Trad Publishing Alexa Donne 2022-06-01 | I'm talking about writing goals/expectations for your career when it comes to money. ie: earning enough from your books to support yourself. I've realized there's a framework/disconnect when we talk about trad vs. indie.Namely: how do you make money?I'm sharing why "making enough money to live off" ie: write full time is not at the top of the list of my priorities for trad pub, and why I don't fuss over lower royalty rates.00:00 Introduction02:32 Financial Mindsets & Privilege04:30 Earnings-first goals07:03 Royalties vs. Advances in Trad Pub10:14 Making Money in Trad Pub13:09 10% for Bestsellers & Pub Success15:56 Full-Time As the Metric for Success20:21 Would I quit my job?24:07 ConclusionAdd Pretty Dead Queens on Goodreads: goodreads.com/book/show/57121698-pretty-dead-queensAdd The Ivies on Goodreads! goodreads.com/book/show/48896122-the-iviesMERCHalexa-donne.creator-spring.com+BUY MY BOOKS+Buy The Ivies from your favorite book retailer!: bit.ly/3mkxyYjBuy The Stars We Steal from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Stars-We-Steal-Alexa-Donne/9781328948946?ref=grid-view&qid=1603728315664&sr=1-3Buy Brightly Burning from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/9781785659423Buy BRIGHTLY BURNING on Amazon: amazon.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/dp/1328948935/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1500334638&sr=1-1Get Brightly Burning on Audible.com! audible.com/pd/Brightly-Burning-Audiobook/B07H41CPVC?asin=B07H41CPVC&source_code=AUDOR2220912189OIIAFFILIATE LINKS:Shop Clever Fox Planners: https://cleverfoxplanner.com?aff=54Use my code "ALEXA10" to save 10% on your order!+LINKS+Goodreads:goodreads.com/author/show/16817128.Alexa_DonneTwitter:twitter.com/alexadonneInstagram:instagram.com/alexadonneNewsletter Sign-Up:http://alexadonne.com/newsletterWebsite:http://alexadonne.comWattpad:wattpad.com/user/alexadonne+FILMING SPECS+Camera: Canon 90DMic: Rode VideoMic Pro+Lighting: Limo Studio Soft KitEditing Software: Magix Movie Edit Pro
Book Sales Dish: 1st Week #s & Sales Trends Alexa Donne 2022-05-18 | Book sales! What's normal... if you don't sell 1K copies your first week are you a failure? What should you expect after three months, six, a year? I'm sharing some thoughts and real numbers for the non-bestsellers/breakouts... which is most authors.Mostly I want to reassure the average author out there--you're probably doing better than you think!Obligatory disclaimers: I'm sharing as best I can from the perspective of a midlist author. I also have the most context for YA sales numbers, though some adult genre knowledge is mixed in (and some YA stats are applicable generally to adult).00:00 Introduction02:11 Background & Context04:33 Sales Benchmarks & BookScan07:29 1st Week Sales09:30 Peak & Drop Sales Trend12:14 Long Term Sales Tail16:03 Release & Build Sales Trend17:12 Earning Out & Publishers Making Money19:06 Career Strategy & the Long Game23:43 ConclusionAdd Pretty Dead Queens on Goodreads: goodreads.com/book/show/57121698-pretty-dead-queensAdd The Ivies on Goodreads! goodreads.com/book/show/48896122-the-iviesMERCHalexa-donne.creator-spring.com+BUY MY BOOKS+Buy The Ivies from your favorite book retailer!: bit.ly/3mkxyYjBuy The Stars We Steal from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Stars-We-Steal-Alexa-Donne/9781328948946?ref=grid-view&qid=1603728315664&sr=1-3Buy Brightly Burning from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/9781785659423Buy BRIGHTLY BURNING on Amazon: amazon.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/dp/1328948935/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1500334638&sr=1-1Get Brightly Burning on Audible.com! audible.com/pd/Brightly-Burning-Audiobook/B07H41CPVC?asin=B07H41CPVC&source_code=AUDOR2220912189OIIAFFILIATE LINKS:Shop Clever Fox Planners: https://cleverfoxplanner.com?aff=54Use my code "ALEXA10" to save 10% on your order!+LINKS+Goodreads:goodreads.com/author/show/16817128.Alexa_DonneTwitter:twitter.com/alexadonneInstagram:instagram.com/alexadonneNewsletter Sign-Up:http://alexadonne.com/newsletterWebsite:http://alexadonne.comWattpad:wattpad.com/user/alexadonne+FILMING SPECS+Camera: Canon 90DMic: Rode VideoMic Pro+Lighting: Limo Studio Soft KitEditing Software: Magix Movie Edit Pro
Murdering teens on a mountain... or my NEXT BOOK DEAL! Alexa Donne 2022-05-10 | I have another book deal! I'm thrilled to announce my third YA thriller (and 5th book) will be published by Crown (Penguin Random House) in 2024!Add The Bitter End on Goodreads! goodreads.com/book/show/61032604-the-bitter-endAdd Pretty Dead Queens on Goodreads: goodreads.com/book/show/57121698-pretty-dead-queensAdd The Ivies on Goodreads! goodreads.com/book/show/48896122-the-iviesMERCHalexa-donne.creator-spring.com+BUY MY BOOKS+Buy The Ivies from your favorite book retailer!: bit.ly/3mkxyYjBuy The Stars We Steal from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Stars-We-Steal-Alexa-Donne/9781328948946?ref=grid-view&qid=1603728315664&sr=1-3Buy Brightly Burning from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/9781785659423Buy BRIGHTLY BURNING on Amazon: amazon.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/dp/1328948935/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1500334638&sr=1-1Get Brightly Burning on Audible.com! audible.com/pd/Brightly-Burning-Audiobook/B07H41CPVC?asin=B07H41CPVC&source_code=AUDOR2220912189OIIAFFILIATE LINKS:Shop Clever Fox Planners: https://cleverfoxplanner.com?aff=54Use my code "ALEXA10" to save 10% on your order!+LINKS+Goodreads:goodreads.com/author/show/16817128.Alexa_DonneTwitter:twitter.com/alexadonneInstagram:instagram.com/alexadonneNewsletter Sign-Up:http://alexadonne.com/newsletterWebsite:http://alexadonne.comWattpad:wattpad.com/user/alexadonne+FILMING SPECS+Camera: Canon 90DMic: Rode VideoMic Pro+Lighting: Limo Studio Soft KitEditing Software: Magix Movie Edit Pro
Apparently There Were Complaints... & other non-fiction Ive read recently Alexa Donne 2022-04-27 | I'm back with a non-fiction only reading wrapup! This is a mix of celebrity memoirs, Old Hollywood biographies, true crime, and corporate whistleblowing/histories.Some of these are REALLY GOOD! But you might be surprised which one I found slightly dry (and don't recommend to non-fiction newbies).Correction: I say Me and My Shadows was a mini-series on CBS. It was on ABC in the US, actually. ReferencesThe Most Difficult Shot in Movie History (And Why It Matters) by Patrick (H) Willems: youtu.be/5POb5fQ4BYM00:00 Introduction01:06 The Devil's Candy by Julie Salamon06:05 Me and My Shadows by Lorna Luft09:22 You Can't Be Serious by Kal Penn13:20 Three Cups of Deceit by Jon Krakauer16:22 House of Gucci by Sara Gay Forden24:53 Apparently There Were Complaints by Sharon Gless29:03 At Any Cost by Rebecca Rosenberg & Selim Algar32:19 Whistleblower by Susan Fowler36:42 The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe by J. Randy TaraborrelliAdd Pretty Dead Queens on Goodreads: goodreads.com/book/show/57121698-pretty-dead-queensAdd The Ivies on Goodreads! goodreads.com/book/show/48896122-the-iviesMERCHalexa-donne.creator-spring.com+BUY MY BOOKS+Buy The Ivies from your favorite book retailer!: bit.ly/3mkxyYjBuy The Stars We Steal from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Stars-We-Steal-Alexa-Donne/9781328948946?ref=grid-view&qid=1603728315664&sr=1-3Buy Brightly Burning from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/9781785659423Buy BRIGHTLY BURNING on Amazon: amazon.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/dp/1328948935/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1500334638&sr=1-1Get Brightly Burning on Audible.com! audible.com/pd/Brightly-Burning-Audiobook/B07H41CPVC?asin=B07H41CPVC&source_code=AUDOR2220912189OIIAFFILIATE LINKS:Shop Clever Fox Planners: https://cleverfoxplanner.com?aff=54Use my code "ALEXA10" to save 10% on your order!+LINKS+Goodreads:goodreads.com/author/show/16817128.Alexa_DonneTwitter:twitter.com/alexadonneInstagram:instagram.com/alexadonneNewsletter Sign-Up:http://alexadonne.com/newsletterWebsite:http://alexadonne.comWattpad:wattpad.com/user/alexadonne+FILMING SPECS+Camera: Canon 90DMic: Rode VideoMic Pro+Lighting: Limo Studio Soft KitEditing Software: Magix Movie Edit Pro
IM BACK...Ish Alexa Donne 2022-04-19 | I'm back! Ish! I'm sharing where I've been and how I'm doing. Add my mentee's YA thriller PEOPLE TO FOLLOW to your Goodreads! goodreads.com/book/show/60625528-people-to-followCome see me at the LA Times Festival of Books! events.latimes.com/festivalofbooks/schedule-202200:00 Introduction01:27 Break Recap03:09 Writing (or Not Writing)06:35 Computer crash & himbo cat09:13 Book anxiety & mentee success11:25 Reading update13:01 Writing plans14:45 Social media detox17:01 YouTube plans18:05 LA Times Festival of Books Appearance20:00 ConclusionAdd Pretty Dead Queens on Goodreads: goodreads.com/book/show/57121698-pretty-dead-queensAdd The Ivies on Goodreads! goodreads.com/book/show/48896122-the-iviesMERCHalexa-donne.creator-spring.com+BUY MY BOOKS+Buy The Ivies from your favorite book retailer!: bit.ly/3mkxyYjBuy The Stars We Steal from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Stars-We-Steal-Alexa-Donne/9781328948946?ref=grid-view&qid=1603728315664&sr=1-3Buy Brightly Burning from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/9781785659423Buy BRIGHTLY BURNING on Amazon: amazon.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/dp/1328948935/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1500334638&sr=1-1Get Brightly Burning on Audible.com! audible.com/pd/Brightly-Burning-Audiobook/B07H41CPVC?asin=B07H41CPVC&source_code=AUDOR2220912189OIIAFFILIATE LINKS:Shop Clever Fox Planners: https://cleverfoxplanner.com?aff=54Use my code "ALEXA10" to save 10% on your order!+LINKS+Goodreads:goodreads.com/author/show/16817128.Alexa_DonneTwitter:twitter.com/alexadonneInstagram:instagram.com/alexadonneNewsletter Sign-Up:http://alexadonne.com/newsletterWebsite:http://alexadonne.comWattpad:wattpad.com/user/alexadonne+FILMING SPECS+Camera: Canon 90DMic: Rode VideoMic Pro+Lighting: Limo Studio Soft KitEditing Software: Magix Movie Edit Pro
the troubling rise of publishing scams (and bad literary agents) Alexa Donne 2022-02-23 | I've noticed a troubling rise in predatory and scammy behavior in publishing since 2020... the flip side of hustle culture, you might say. Be wary of the influx of new literary agents, "hybrid" publishers and freelance editors. Resources mentioned:bublish.combookbaby.comreddit.com/r/pubtipsWriter Beware: accrispin.blogspot.com00:00 Introduction01:04 Post 2020 situation03:25 Market crunch & writer panic05:45 Floods of new agents08:01 Unqualified & bad agents09:49 "Hybrid" publishers11:45 Legit trad small pubs & self pub services14:47 "Hybrid" pubs & vanity scams17:33 Freelance editors & trad pub19:33 Rise in freelance editors20:30 Developmental vs. glorified CPs24:17 Copy editing (good vs. poor)26:10 Paid beta reading?27:53 Qualifications vs cost31:47 ConclusionAdd Pretty Dead Queens on Goodreads: goodreads.com/book/show/57121698-pretty-dead-queensAdd The Ivies on Goodreads! goodreads.com/book/show/48896122-the-iviesMERCHalexa-donne.creator-spring.com+BUY MY BOOKS+Buy The Ivies from your favorite book retailer!: bit.ly/3mkxyYjBuy The Stars We Steal from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Stars-We-Steal-Alexa-Donne/9781328948946?ref=grid-view&qid=1603728315664&sr=1-3Buy Brightly Burning from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/9781785659423Buy BRIGHTLY BURNING on Amazon: amazon.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/dp/1328948935/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1500334638&sr=1-1Get Brightly Burning on Audible.com! audible.com/pd/Brightly-Burning-Audiobook/B07H41CPVC?asin=B07H41CPVC&source_code=AUDOR2220912189OIIAFFILIATE LINKS:Shop Clever Fox Planners: https://cleverfoxplanner.com?aff=54Use my code "ALEXA10" to save 10% on your order!+LINKS+Goodreads:goodreads.com/author/show/16817128.Alexa_DonneTwitter:twitter.com/alexadonneInstagram:instagram.com/alexadonneNewsletter Sign-Up:http://alexadonne.com/newsletterWebsite:http://alexadonne.comWattpad:wattpad.com/user/alexadonne+FILMING SPECS+Camera: Canon 90DMic: Rode VideoMic Pro+Lighting: Limo Studio Soft KitEditing Software: Magix Movie Edit Pro
COVER REVEAL! Pretty Dead Queens, my next YA Thriller! Alexa Donne 2022-02-08 | It's here! The cover for Pretty Dead Queens, my next YA thriller, out October 4, 2022.Pre-Order from your favorite book retailer!bit.ly/pdqpreorderCover creditsDesigned by Casey Moses (@_thebookcase on Insta; @_caseymoses on TikTok)Photographed by Maggie Holmgren (@margiee329 on Insta)Publisher Blurb:Seaview High's homecoming queen is dead . . . and she's not the first. From the critically acclaimed author of The Ivies comes a nonstop thriller about a decades-old mystery, a copycat killing, and the teen who won't stop until she discovers the truth.After the death of her mom (screw cancer), seventeen-year-old Cecelia Ellis goes to live with her estranged grandmother, a celebrated author whose Victorian mansion is as creepy as the murder mysteries she writes. On the surface, life is utterly ordinary in the California coastal town . . . until the homecoming queen is murdered. And she’s not Seaview’s first pretty dead queen. With a copycat killer on the loose, Cecelia throws herself into the investigation, determined to crack the case like the heroines in her grandmother’s books. But the more Cecelia digs into the town’s secrets, the more she worries that her own mystery might not have a storybook ending. 00:00 Introduction01:08 COVER REVEAL!02:46 Cover concept process04:40 The photoshoot05:56 Title font & versionsAdd Pretty Dead Queens on Goodreads: goodreads.com/book/show/57121698-pretty-dead-queensAdd The Ivies on Goodreads! goodreads.com/book/show/48896122-the-iviesMERCHalexa-donne.creator-spring.com+BUY MY BOOKS+Buy The Ivies from your favorite book retailer!: bit.ly/3mkxyYjBuy The Stars We Steal from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Stars-We-Steal-Alexa-Donne/9781328948946?ref=grid-view&qid=1603728315664&sr=1-3Buy Brightly Burning from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/9781785659423Buy BRIGHTLY BURNING on Amazon: amazon.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/dp/1328948935/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1500334638&sr=1-1Get Brightly Burning on Audible.com! audible.com/pd/Brightly-Burning-Audiobook/B07H41CPVC?asin=B07H41CPVC&source_code=AUDOR2220912189OIIAFFILIATE LINKS:Shop Clever Fox Planners: https://cleverfoxplanner.com?aff=54Use my code "ALEXA10" to save 10% on your order!+LINKS+Goodreads:goodreads.com/author/show/16817128.Alexa_DonneTwitter:twitter.com/alexadonneInstagram:instagram.com/alexadonneNewsletter Sign-Up:http://alexadonne.com/newsletterWebsite:http://alexadonne.comWattpad:wattpad.com/user/alexadonne+FILMING SPECS+Camera: Canon 90DMic: Rode VideoMic Pro+Lighting: Limo Studio Soft KitEditing Software: Magix Movie Edit Pro
Join the Pretty Dead Queens Street Team! Alexa Donne 2022-01-25 | I'm launching a street team for my 2nd YA thriller Pretty Dead Queens, which comes out October 4, 2022. I'm sharing the details.Apply here: bit.ly/pdqstreetteamYou have until February 4 to apply and I'll notify all chosen members by February 6!00:00 Introduction/What Is A Street Team?01:25 What Does a Stret Team Do?03:00 What Do You Get?04:54 How To Apply05:22 Cat Toy Break05:34 ConclusionAdd Pretty Dead Queens on Goodreads: goodreads.com/book/show/57121698-pretty-dead-queensAdd The Ivies on Goodreads! goodreads.com/book/show/48896122-the-iviesMERCHalexa-donne.creator-spring.com+BUY MY BOOKS+Buy The Ivies from your favorite book retailer!: bit.ly/3mkxyYjBuy The Stars We Steal from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Stars-We-Steal-Alexa-Donne/9781328948946?ref=grid-view&qid=1603728315664&sr=1-3Buy Brightly Burning from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/9781785659423Buy BRIGHTLY BURNING on Amazon: amazon.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/dp/1328948935/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1500334638&sr=1-1Get Brightly Burning on Audible.com! audible.com/pd/Brightly-Burning-Audiobook/B07H41CPVC?asin=B07H41CPVC&source_code=AUDOR2220912189OIIAFFILIATE LINKS:Shop Clever Fox Planners: https://cleverfoxplanner.com?aff=54Use my code "ALEXA10" to save 10% on your order!+LINKS+Goodreads:goodreads.com/author/show/16817128.Alexa_DonneTwitter:twitter.com/alexadonneInstagram:instagram.com/alexadonneNewsletter Sign-Up:http://alexadonne.com/newsletterWebsite:http://alexadonne.comWattpad:wattpad.com/user/alexadonne+FILMING SPECS+Camera: Canon 90DMic: Rode VideoMic Pro+Lighting: Limo Studio Soft KitEditing Software: Magix Movie Edit Pro
About This Channel... & 2022 Goals Alexa Donne 2022-01-21 | I'm looking to 2022 with a fresh perspective, some heavy IRL life stuff, and plans to pull back a bit and find balance. I'm sharing my life update and 2022 goals.00:00 Introduction00:40 IRL Stuff09:50 Social Media & This Channel17:23 2022 GoalsAdd Pretty Dead Queens on Goodreads: goodreads.com/book/show/57121698-pretty-dead-queensAdd The Ivies on Goodreads! goodreads.com/book/show/48896122-the-iviesMERCHalexa-donne.creator-spring.com+BUY MY BOOKS+Buy The Ivies from your favorite book retailer!: bit.ly/3mkxyYjBuy The Stars We Steal from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Stars-We-Steal-Alexa-Donne/9781328948946?ref=grid-view&qid=1603728315664&sr=1-3Buy Brightly Burning from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/9781785659423Buy BRIGHTLY BURNING on Amazon: amazon.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/dp/1328948935/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1500334638&sr=1-1Get Brightly Burning on Audible.com! audible.com/pd/Brightly-Burning-Audiobook/B07H41CPVC?asin=B07H41CPVC&source_code=AUDOR2220912189OIIAFFILIATE LINKS:Shop Clever Fox Planners: https://cleverfoxplanner.com?aff=54Use my code "ALEXA10" to save 10% on your order!+LINKS+Goodreads:goodreads.com/author/show/16817128.Alexa_DonneTwitter:twitter.com/alexadonneInstagram:instagram.com/alexadonneNewsletter Sign-Up:http://alexadonne.com/newsletterWebsite:http://alexadonne.comWattpad:wattpad.com/user/alexadonne+FILMING SPECS+Camera: Canon 90DMic: Rode VideoMic Pro+Lighting: Limo Studio Soft KitEditing Software: Magix Movie Edit Pro
Writer Goals, Sequels & Straddling Categories - LIVE with J. Elle Alexa Donne 2022-01-02 | I'm excited to go live with author J. Elle for the New Year. We'll be talking about setting writing goals, writing series & sequels, and writing in multiple age categories--all things J. Elle is amazing at! Plus, I plan to ask her a million questions about book marketing and running a street team. J. Elle's sequel to the 2020 bestselling YA novel Wings of Ebony, Ashes of Gold, is out January 11. Tune in for details on an exclusive book giveaway!
Disappointing Books of 2021 | Disappointing Reads Alexa Donne 2021-12-26 | It's that time! I'm going over the most disappointing books I read in 2021. These really range from "still good but didn't meet my expectations" to "no really not great I cannot recommend at all." Take a shot every time you catch my cats playing with a toy in the background!00:00 Introduction00:47 The Maidens by Alex Michaelides03:21 The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides06:55 The Next Everest by Jim Davidson09:49 Shiver by Allie Reynolds13:33 Ten by Gretchen McNeil15:43 The Push by Claire McGowan17:30 The Last Resort by Susi HollidayAdd Pretty Dead Queens on Goodreads: goodreads.com/book/show/57121698-pretty-dead-queensAdd The Ivies on Goodreads! goodreads.com/book/show/48896122-the-iviesMERCHalexa-donne.creator-spring.com+BUY MY BOOKS+Buy The Ivies from your favorite book retailer!: bit.ly/3mkxyYjBuy The Stars We Steal from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Stars-We-Steal-Alexa-Donne/9781328948946?ref=grid-view&qid=1603728315664&sr=1-3Buy Brightly Burning from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/9781785659423Buy BRIGHTLY BURNING on Amazon: amazon.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/dp/1328948935/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1500334638&sr=1-1Get Brightly Burning on Audible.com! audible.com/pd/Brightly-Burning-Audiobook/B07H41CPVC?asin=B07H41CPVC&source_code=AUDOR2220912189OIIAFFILIATE LINKS:Shop Clever Fox Planners: https://cleverfoxplanner.com?aff=54Use my code "ALEXA10" to save 10% on your order!+LINKS+Goodreads:goodreads.com/author/show/16817128.Alexa_DonneTwitter:twitter.com/alexadonneInstagram:instagram.com/alexadonneNewsletter Sign-Up:http://alexadonne.com/newsletterWebsite:http://alexadonne.comWattpad:wattpad.com/user/alexadonne+FILMING SPECS+Camera: Canon 90DMic: Rode VideoMic Pro+Lighting: Limo Studio Soft KitEditing Software: Magix Movie Edit Pro
Doing YouTube Full-Time? Sponsorships? | Part Time YouTuber Tag Alexa Donne 2021-12-23 | I'm doing the Part Time YouTuber tag! I was inspired by @TheresaisDead's video: youtu.be/JebQYz4I_7wAnd she linked Dion Luvs Makeup: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaiO...Video: youtu.be/nKbEkXBRSSs And Monica Adrianna's video: youtu.be/Q6zA4z0hR6gIn the video I only mentioned the latter, missing the first one--the first one is likely the original, so I want to give proper credit! This tag is all about those who do YouTube part-time.00:00 Introduction00:51 Q1: What's your main gig?02:50 Q2: Why did you start YouTube?06:29 Q3: What's your channel about?06:57 Q4: Was YT always a side gig?09:14 Q5: What's your schedule?11:24 Q6: How do you stay organized?12:25 Q7: Sponsorships17:45 Q8: Biggest challenge?The questions:1. What is your main “gig”? Do you work full time? Are you a student? A parent? Spill the beans! 2. What made you want to start YouTube? 3. What is your channel about? Do you stick to one “niche’ or do you cover a few? 4. Did you always know YouTube would be a “side gig”, or did/do you ever want to be a full time YouTuber? 5. What is your schedule like? When do you film? When do you edit?6. How do you keep your YouTube channel organized? Do you plan videos ahead or just film what you feel like? 7. How do you feel about sponsored videos on YouTube? Have you/would you ever do one on your channel? 8. What do you think is the biggest challenge of doing YouTube part time?Add Pretty Dead Queens on Goodreads: goodreads.com/book/show/57121698-pretty-dead-queensAdd The Ivies on Goodreads! goodreads.com/book/show/48896122-the-iviesMERCHalexa-donne.creator-spring.com+BUY MY BOOKS+Buy The Ivies from your favorite book retailer!: bit.ly/3mkxyYjBuy The Stars We Steal from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Stars-We-Steal-Alexa-Donne/9781328948946?ref=grid-view&qid=1603728315664&sr=1-3Buy Brightly Burning from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/9781785659423Buy BRIGHTLY BURNING on Amazon: amazon.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/dp/1328948935/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1500334638&sr=1-1Get Brightly Burning on Audible.com! audible.com/pd/Brightly-Burning-Audiobook/B07H41CPVC?asin=B07H41CPVC&source_code=AUDOR2220912189OIIAFFILIATE LINKS:Shop Clever Fox Planners: https://cleverfoxplanner.com?aff=54Use my code "ALEXA10" to save 10% on your order!+LINKS+Goodreads:goodreads.com/author/show/16817128.Alexa_DonneTwitter:twitter.com/alexadonneInstagram:instagram.com/alexadonneNewsletter Sign-Up:http://alexadonne.com/newsletterWebsite:http://alexadonne.comWattpad:wattpad.com/user/alexadonne+FILMING SPECS+Camera: Canon 90DMic: Rode VideoMic Pro+Lighting: Limo Studio Soft KitEditing Software: Magix Movie Edit Pro
Best Books of 2021 | Thriller & Non-Fiction Faves Alexa Donne 2021-12-21 | I'm sharing my favorite books I read in 2021. This is very much personal, and based on the limited mood reading I did this year. It's all non-fiction and thriller.00:00 Introduction01:35 The Third Pole by Mark Synnott05:15 Savage Summit by Jennifer Jordan08:40 The Woman They Could Not Silence by Kate Moore12:07 Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe15:07 A Familiar Sight by Brianna Labuskes18:55 The Push by Ashley Audrain23:00 People Like Her by Ellergy Lloyd24:40 When All the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain27:46 When All the Girls Are Sleeping by Emily Arsenault30:50 Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney33:23 Survive the Night by Riley SagerAdd Pretty Dead Queens on Goodreads: goodreads.com/book/show/57121698-pretty-dead-queensAdd The Ivies on Goodreads! goodreads.com/book/show/48896122-the-iviesMERCHalexa-donne.creator-spring.com+BUY MY BOOKS+Buy The Ivies from your favorite book retailer!: bit.ly/3mkxyYjBuy The Stars We Steal from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Stars-We-Steal-Alexa-Donne/9781328948946?ref=grid-view&qid=1603728315664&sr=1-3Buy Brightly Burning from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/9781785659423Buy BRIGHTLY BURNING on Amazon: amazon.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/dp/1328948935/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1500334638&sr=1-1Get Brightly Burning on Audible.com! audible.com/pd/Brightly-Burning-Audiobook/B07H41CPVC?asin=B07H41CPVC&source_code=AUDOR2220912189OIIAFFILIATE LINKS:Shop Clever Fox Planners: https://cleverfoxplanner.com?aff=54Use my code "ALEXA10" to save 10% on your order!+LINKS+Goodreads:goodreads.com/author/show/16817128.Alexa_DonneTwitter:twitter.com/alexadonneInstagram:instagram.com/alexadonneNewsletter Sign-Up:http://alexadonne.com/newsletterWebsite:http://alexadonne.comWattpad:wattpad.com/user/alexadonne+FILMING SPECS+Camera: Canon 90DMic: Rode VideoMic Pro+Lighting: Limo Studio Soft KitEditing Software: Magix Movie Edit Pro
The Ivies: From 1st Draft to Final Book | SPOILERS EDIT DEEP DIVE Alexa Donne 2021-12-16 | It's here! My deep dive into every draft of my third published book, The Ivies! Spoilers throughout so do not watch unless you've read the book and/or want to be spoiled.Ivies Original Ending: getunderlined.com/article/the-ivies-alternate-ending-by-alexa-donne00:00 Introduction01:11 Drafting timeline & word count03:16 1st draft: Olivia & tone07:38 Cataldo & SAT scam11:48 Other edits for submission13:30 Original ending18:02 Major changes from Crown19:56 What never changed22:45 Ivies, Margot, & Sierra27:29 Changing names29:25 Rewriting Olivia33:02 Emma, Avery, and "the bitch edit"35:29 Final edits & COVID-1940:05 Brainstorming a new ending44:36 Rewriting the ending part 147:05 Rewriting the ending part 250:42 Rewriting the ending part 355:29 ConclusionAdd Pretty Dead Queens on Goodreads: goodreads.com/book/show/57121698-pretty-dead-queensAdd The Ivies on Goodreads! goodreads.com/book/show/48896122-the-iviesMERCHalexa-donne.creator-spring.com+BUY MY BOOKS+Buy The Ivies from your favorite book retailer!: bit.ly/3mkxyYjBuy The Stars We Steal from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Stars-We-Steal-Alexa-Donne/9781328948946?ref=grid-view&qid=1603728315664&sr=1-3Buy Brightly Burning from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/9781785659423Buy BRIGHTLY BURNING on Amazon: amazon.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/dp/1328948935/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1500334638&sr=1-1Get Brightly Burning on Audible.com! audible.com/pd/Brightly-Burning-Audiobook/B07H41CPVC?asin=B07H41CPVC&source_code=AUDOR2220912189OIIAFFILIATE LINKS:Shop Clever Fox Planners: https://cleverfoxplanner.com?aff=54Use my code "ALEXA10" to save 10% on your order!+LINKS+Goodreads:goodreads.com/author/show/16817128.Alexa_DonneTwitter:twitter.com/alexadonneInstagram:instagram.com/alexadonneNewsletter Sign-Up:http://alexadonne.com/newsletterWebsite:http://alexadonne.comWattpad:wattpad.com/user/alexadonne+FILMING SPECS+Camera: Canon 90DMic: Rode VideoMic Pro+Lighting: Limo Studio Soft KitEditing Software: Magix Movie Edit Pro
ALL THE WRITER GIFTS! Gift Ideas for 2021 | + Clever Fox Planner GIVEAWAY! [CLOSED] Alexa Donne 2021-12-09 | What should you buy the writer in your life this holiday season (or year round)? Here are some ideas! This is your writer gift guide for 2021. There's also a GIVEAWAY for a Clever Fox Planner. Tis the season. I also, gasp, have MERCH now!Last year's gift guide: youtu.be/v3ryKP6kjW0Shop Clever Fox Planners*: https://cleverfoxplanner.com?aff=54Use my code "ALEXA10" to save 10% on your order!*This is an affiliate linkShop my BRAND NEW merch! alexa-donne.creator-spring.com00:00 Introduction00:49 1. Planners & Clever Fox Planner Giveaway07:18 2. Alexa Donne merch!08:36 3. Tea stuff10:24 4. Coffee11:55 5. Wine subscription12:38 6. Puzzles? Hunt a Killer?14:47 7. Specialty streaming services16:32 8. Book Boxes17:49 9. Writing Courses20:52 10. Scrivener21:30 11. Writer techCLEVER FOX GIVEAWAYComment on the video by 11:59 PM PT on December 14 and follow @cleverfoxplanner on Instagram to enter giveaway. 3 winners will be randomly selected from the comments and each one can choose one (1) Clever Fox planner from the list below (you can choose your color!). To win must be US-based. In your comment, say which planner interests you most, and if you're in the U.S.Clever Fox products shown (in order):Clever Fox Wellness Planner (in Mystic Blue)Clever Fox Recipe Book (in Amber Yellow)Clever Fox Budget Planner PRO (in Purple)Clever Fox PRO Hourly (with a 6AM-9PM Schedule) (in Periwinkle)Clever Fox Bill Organizer Large (in Dark Blue)Clever Fox Pro Premium (in Rose Gold)Disclosure: Clever Fox planners were sent to me by the company for free to share in this video. I was not otherwise compensated for this giveaway.LINKS (non-affiliated!)David's Tea Advent Calendar: davidstea.com/us_en/tea/shop-all/holiday-collection/24-days-of-tea/961630US01VAR0075618.html?cgid=holiday-collection#start=1Tea and Absinth fannish teas: teaandabsinthe.comCopper Cow Coffee: coppercowcoffee.com/pages/12-days-of-blissmasWine subscription: brightcellars.comPuzzles: seriouspuzzles.compuzzlewarehouse.comcompletingthepuzzle.comHunt a Killer: huntakiller.comBook of the Month: bookofthemonth.comScribbler Box: goscribbler.comHeartbreathings/Sarra Cannon's courses: heartbreathings.teachable.comWriting Mastery Academy: writingmastery.comManuscript Academy: manuscriptacademy.com/10-minutes-with-an-expertFreewrite Traveler: getfreewrite.comASUS VivoBook: asus.com/Laptops/For-Home/VivobookAdd Pretty Dead Queens on Goodreads: goodreads.com/book/show/57121698-pretty-dead-queensAdd The Ivies on Goodreads! goodreads.com/book/show/48896122-the-ivies+BUY MY BOOKS+Buy The Ivies from your favorite book retailer!: bit.ly/3mkxyYjBuy The Stars We Steal from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Stars-We-Steal-Alexa-Donne/9781328948946?ref=grid-view&qid=1603728315664&sr=1-3Buy Brightly Burning from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/9781785659423Buy BRIGHTLY BURNING on Amazon: amazon.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/dp/1328948935/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1500334638&sr=1-1Get Brightly Burning on Audible.com! audible.com/pd/Brightly-Burning-Audiobook/B07H41CPVC?asin=B07H41CPVC&source_code=AUDOR2220912189OII+LINKS+Goodreads:goodreads.com/author/show/16817128.Alexa_DonneTwitter:twitter.com/alexadonneInstagram:instagram.com/alexadonneNewsletter Sign-Up:http://alexadonne.com/newsletterWebsite:http://alexadonne.comWattpad:wattpad.com/user/alexadonne+FILMING SPECS+Camera: Canon 90DMic: Rode VideoMic Pro+Lighting: Limo Studio Soft KitEditing Software: Magix Movie Edit Pro
Is #Pitmad Dead? | Agent Fatigue & Online/Twitter Pitch Events Alexa Donne 2021-12-06 | Oof. So someone asked this question on Reddit and here I am answering. It's, uh, not great. Get my opinions on the current state of the average online/Twitter pitch event. 00:00 Introduction01:00 So... is Pitmad dead?03:40 Noise + hit or miss quality05:57 Agent feeding frenzy09:05 And then a pandemic10:57 Twitter & what's next12:17 Pitch event saturation14:07 DVPit doing it right15:45 Getting worse & scammers16:28 Talent pool trends19:05 Querying works even though it's a hellscape19:55 Final ThoughtsAdd Pretty Dead Queens on Goodreads: goodreads.com/book/show/57121698-pretty-dead-queensAdd The Ivies on Goodreads! goodreads.com/book/show/48896122-the-ivies+BUY MY BOOKS+Buy The Ivies from your favorite book retailer!: bit.ly/3mkxyYjBuy The Stars We Steal from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Stars-We-Steal-Alexa-Donne/9781328948946?ref=grid-view&qid=1603728315664&sr=1-3Buy Brightly Burning from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/9781785659423Buy BRIGHTLY BURNING on Amazon: amazon.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/dp/1328948935/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1500334638&sr=1-1Get Brightly Burning on Audible.com! audible.com/pd/Brightly-Burning-Audiobook/B07H41CPVC?asin=B07H41CPVC&source_code=AUDOR2220912189OII+LINKS+Goodreads:goodreads.com/author/show/16817128.Alexa_DonneTwitter:twitter.com/alexadonneInstagram:instagram.com/alexadonneNewsletter Sign-Up:http://alexadonne.com/newsletterWebsite:http://alexadonne.comWattpad:wattpad.com/user/alexadonne+FILMING SPECS+Camera: Canon 90DMic: Rode VideoMic Pro+Lighting: Limo Studio Soft KitEditing Software: Magix Movie Edit Pro
Bad Art Friends, Plagiarism and Inspiration: Where Are the Ethical Lines? Alexa Donne 2021-12-03 | I'm doing a live stream discussion with fellow YouTuber Brekke El! We hope to have a fun/lively discussion of all the wibbly wobbly ethical lines that come up in writing and publishing when it comes to inspiration, as well as who is taken to task vs. not when things go down. And, yes, we hope to explore WHY "Who is the Bad Art Friend" has been do divisive. But no it won't all be about that lol. Brekke's channel: youtube.com/c/BrekkeEl
Easter Eggs in The Ivies! | Little Things You May Have Missed Alexa Donne 2021-11-30 | I'm sharing 10 Easter Eggs You might have missed in my YA thriller The Ivies! Most of these are spoiler free, though two are semi-spoilery with a spoiler tag!00:00 Introduction01:30 Claflin Academy02:14 School Dorms & Halls03:30 Kara Thomas nod04:00 Canadian inspiration04:52 UMD & Maryland05:58 Parental nonsense07:14 Sephora haul09:13 COVID mentions (deep sigh)11:02 SPOILERS College strategy13:36 SPOILERS Documentary inspoAdd Pretty Dead Queens on Goodreads: goodreads.com/book/show/57121698-pretty-dead-queensAdd The Ivies on Goodreads! goodreads.com/book/show/48896122-the-ivies+BUY MY BOOKS+Buy The Ivies from your favorite book retailer!: bit.ly/3mkxyYjBuy The Stars We Steal from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Stars-We-Steal-Alexa-Donne/9781328948946?ref=grid-view&qid=1603728315664&sr=1-3Buy Brightly Burning from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/9781785659423Buy BRIGHTLY BURNING on Amazon: amazon.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/dp/1328948935/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1500334638&sr=1-1Get Brightly Burning on Audible.com! audible.com/pd/Brightly-Burning-Audiobook/B07H41CPVC?asin=B07H41CPVC&source_code=AUDOR2220912189OII+LINKS+Goodreads:goodreads.com/author/show/16817128.Alexa_DonneTwitter:twitter.com/alexadonneInstagram:instagram.com/alexadonneNewsletter Sign-Up:http://alexadonne.com/newsletterWebsite:http://alexadonne.comWattpad:wattpad.com/user/alexadonne+FILMING SPECS+Camera: Canon 90DMic: Rode VideoMic Pro+Lighting: Limo Studio Soft KitEditing Software: Magix Movie Edit Pro
Happy with my sales? And other 🔥 questions | Winter Q&A pt 1 Alexa Donne 2021-11-24 | I'm doing a viewer Q&A to cap off the year! This is part 1 of 2 b/c I got so many questions. You can still submit! Use the form here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf81epZoRfAuPBy_7RI0SR0e7kfbGTR1YwiqUtjCYGYG_axAQ/viewform?usp=sf_linkTrad Pub Channel Recs: youtu.be/vVroj3Yg3_w00:00 Introduction00:48 Love/hate my own books?01:52 Ever recognized in public?02:52 How old when you wrote your 1st book?03:14 Need a social media following to publish?04:05 Do your coworkers know you write books?05:32 Other trad pub channel recs06:26 Do you read fantasy or romance?07:18 Do you fear your published writing is bad?08:24 Worst part of authortube?09:40 Would you co-author?10:10 All young protag books YA?10:45 Typecasting yourself as an author?12:05 Are paid courses worth it?13:46 Are your books doing as well as you expected?14:51 Mark Twain & the finality of ideas15:45 How do you take your coffee?16:48 Which of your protagonists would you be friends with?18:18 How many book ideas do you have?19:01 Will you go back to sci-fi?20:15 Any former projects you'd rework?21:00 College for writing22:20 When did you start writing?23:08 Is fanfic a waste of time?24:41 How long to "rest" draft before editing?25:22 Tips to get through middle?26:55 Tips for non-linear narratives?28:24 Dead genre/trope you'd bring back?29:15 Advice for debuts?Add Pretty Dead Queens on Goodreads: goodreads.com/book/show/57121698-pretty-dead-queensAdd The Ivies on Goodreads! goodreads.com/book/show/48896122-the-ivies+BUY MY BOOKS+Buy The Ivies from your favorite book retailer!: bit.ly/3mkxyYjBuy The Stars We Steal from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Stars-We-Steal-Alexa-Donne/9781328948946?ref=grid-view&qid=1603728315664&sr=1-3Buy Brightly Burning from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/9781785659423Buy BRIGHTLY BURNING on Amazon: amazon.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/dp/1328948935/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1500334638&sr=1-1Get Brightly Burning on Audible.com! audible.com/pd/Brightly-Burning-Audiobook/B07H41CPVC?asin=B07H41CPVC&source_code=AUDOR2220912189OII+LINKS+Goodreads:goodreads.com/author/show/16817128.Alexa_DonneTwitter:twitter.com/alexadonneInstagram:instagram.com/alexadonneNewsletter Sign-Up:http://alexadonne.com/newsletterWebsite:http://alexadonne.comWattpad:wattpad.com/user/alexadonne+FILMING SPECS+Camera: Canon 90DMic: Rode VideoMic Pro+Lighting: Limo Studio Soft KitEditing Software: Magix Movie Edit Pro
Grieving A Book | Mourning a Publishing Experience Alexa Donne 2021-11-19 | Sometimes, you end up grieving a book. You end up facing strange, depressing emotions related to publishing (or shelving) a book. Disappointed expectations. A book dragging up real life grief. It's a strange thing. If you've had a book come out and you weren't happy about it--this video is for you.00:00 Introduction02:37 Publishing related grief06:13 When a loved one dies pre-pub07:59 Publishing during pandemic09:13 Secret sad book feelings11:20 Shelving vs. Pub Grief15:00 Small wins & 2nd book syndrome16:30 How to move on19:12 Social media & book grief20:47 Careful with venting23:22 ConclusionAdd Pretty Dead Queens on Goodreads: goodreads.com/book/show/57121698-pretty-dead-queensAdd The Ivies on Goodreads! goodreads.com/book/show/48896122-the-ivies+BUY MY BOOKS+Buy The Ivies from your favorite book retailer!: bit.ly/3mkxyYjBuy The Stars We Steal from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Stars-We-Steal-Alexa-Donne/9781328948946?ref=grid-view&qid=1603728315664&sr=1-3Buy Brightly Burning from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/9781785659423Buy BRIGHTLY BURNING on Amazon: amazon.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/dp/1328948935/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1500334638&sr=1-1Get Brightly Burning on Audible.com! audible.com/pd/Brightly-Burning-Audiobook/B07H41CPVC?asin=B07H41CPVC&source_code=AUDOR2220912189OII+LINKS+Goodreads:goodreads.com/author/show/16817128.Alexa_DonneTwitter:twitter.com/alexadonneInstagram:instagram.com/alexadonneNewsletter Sign-Up:http://alexadonne.com/newsletterWebsite:http://alexadonne.comWattpad:wattpad.com/user/alexadonne+FILMING SPECS+Camera: Canon 90DMic: Rode VideoMic Pro+Lighting: Limo Studio Soft KitEditing Software: Magix Movie Edit Pro
Surprise Writing Retreat + 10K Words Done | NaNoWriMo 2021 Week 1 Vlog Alexa Donne 2021-11-12 | Surprise! I went on a writing retreat last weekend for #NaNoWriMo! I managed to get 10K done in the first week, which, mind blown. But I'm a rebel though. Prepare yourself.Featuring LOTS of b-roll of writing and retreating and scenery and dogs with music. Featuring Laura Kadner, also on YouTube: youtube.com/c/LauraKadnerLivestream word sprints with me TONIGHT at 7 PM PT on the NaNoWriMo channel! youtube.com/watch?v=x0k8Is_fKJw00:00 November 1 Intro01:58 Surprise Writing Retreat + Travel B Roll04:02 Retreat House Tour05:28 Nov 5 NaNo Writing07:25 Adding a 3rd POV?08:50 Nov 6 Teaching & Writing11:50 Nov 7 Writing13:26 Abrupt ending & more b roll14:24 Final REBEL updateAdd Pretty Dead Queens on Goodreads: goodreads.com/book/show/57121698-pretty-dead-queensAdd The Ivies on Goodreads! goodreads.com/book/show/48896122-the-ivies+BUY MY BOOKS+Buy The Ivies from your favorite book retailer!: bit.ly/3mkxyYjBuy The Stars We Steal from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Stars-We-Steal-Alexa-Donne/9781328948946?ref=grid-view&qid=1603728315664&sr=1-3Buy Brightly Burning from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/9781785659423Buy BRIGHTLY BURNING on Amazon: amazon.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/dp/1328948935/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1500334638&sr=1-1Get Brightly Burning on Audible.com! audible.com/pd/Brightly-Burning-Audiobook/B07H41CPVC?asin=B07H41CPVC&source_code=AUDOR2220912189OII+LINKS+Goodreads:goodreads.com/author/show/16817128.Alexa_DonneTwitter:twitter.com/alexadonneInstagram:instagram.com/alexadonneNewsletter Sign-Up:http://alexadonne.com/newsletterWebsite:http://alexadonne.comWattpad:wattpad.com/user/alexadonne+FILMING SPECS+Camera: Canon 90DMic: Rode VideoMic Pro+Lighting: Limo Studio Soft KitEditing Software: Magix Movie Edit Pro
Yall SPICY about Publishing | Reacting to Your Unpopular Opinions Alexa Donne 2021-11-03 | It's here! It's time! I'm reacting to a TON of your super spicy unpopular opinions on writing, books, authortube, and publishing.00:00 Introductions00:58 GEN WRITING META01:01 Too many writers03:02 Sequel before sale04:01 Quick edit turnaround04:47 Idea laziness05:41 Talent w/o publication06:12 Writing practice isn't enough07:02 Story Genius shade07:36 Query trench disagreement10:29 BIPOC writer pressure11:34 YA & BOOKISH OPINIONS11:39 YA books shouldn't be for adults13:43 Writers should read adult books15:09 Moralizing bookish content16:44 Pity rating bad books17:39 Thriller labeling confusion19:32 Great thrillers hard to find20:07 Thriller vs horror mislabeling20:37 TRAD PUB SHADE20:43 Illustrated cover confusion21:37 NYT bestsellers suck23:12 1st book bomb, career over24:46 Agents behaving badly26:10 SELF PUB THOUGHTS26:27 Self pub advice zealotry26:39 Settling for self-pub28:27 Self pub quality29:59 Self pub MLM girlboss vibes31:12 AUTHORTUBE SHADE31:15 Scammy courses33:35 Authortubers picking self over trad34:14 Authortube bad writing34:41 Book deals boosting channels36:26 Chatty writing sprints37:51 Lindsay Puckett38:22 Post more vlogs!Add Pretty Dead Queens on Goodreads: goodreads.com/book/show/57121698-pretty-dead-queensAdd The Ivies on Goodreads! goodreads.com/book/show/48896122-the-ivies+BUY MY BOOKS+Buy The Ivies from your favorite book retailer!: bit.ly/3mkxyYjBuy The Stars We Steal from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Stars-We-Steal-Alexa-Donne/9781328948946?ref=grid-view&qid=1603728315664&sr=1-3Buy Brightly Burning from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): bookdepository.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/9781785659423Buy BRIGHTLY BURNING on Amazon: amazon.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/dp/1328948935/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1500334638&sr=1-1Get Brightly Burning on Audible.com! audible.com/pd/Brightly-Burning-Audiobook/B07H41CPVC?asin=B07H41CPVC&source_code=AUDOR2220912189OII+LINKS+Goodreads:goodreads.com/author/show/16817128.Alexa_DonneTwitter:twitter.com/alexadonneInstagram:instagram.com/alexadonneNewsletter Sign-Up:http://alexadonne.com/newsletterWebsite:http://alexadonne.comWattpad:wattpad.com/user/alexadonne+FILMING SPECS+Camera: Canon 90DMic: Rode VideoMic Pro+Lighting: Limo Studio Soft KitEditing Software: Magix Movie Edit Pro
