I HATE OUTLINING! Why outlining novels just doesnt work for me Alexa Donne 2018-05-30 | I hate outlining! It just doesn't work for me. I'll explain why being out of control is an essential part of my creative process!Purchase signed copies of Brightly Burning from The Ripped Bodice! http://www.therippedbodicela.com/product/brightly-burning-alexa-donne-signedBuy BRIGHTLY BURNING: amazon.com/Brightly-Burning-Alexa-Donne/dp/1328948935/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1500334638&sr=1-1Goodreads:goodreads.com/book/show/35065031-brightly-burningTwitter:twitter.com/alexadonneInstagram:instagram.com/alexadonneNewsletter Sign-Up:http://alexadonne.com/newsletterWebsite:http://alexadonne.comWattpad:wattpad.com/user/alexadonne
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
WRITING DATES & NaNo BRAINSTORMING | Preptober + Copy Edit Vlog Alexa Donne 2021-11-01 | October is for Preptober and copy edits! In this vlog, I brainstorm for my 2021 NaNoWriMo project, which will be my third YA thriller, plus do my copy edits for Pretty Dead Queens!Do forgive some subpar audio in a few places--happened before I realized the mic connection on my camera was wonky, which actually precipitated me upgrading my camera to a Canon 90D! 00:00 Preptober POV Brainstorming05:44 NaNo Character Work & Outlining?12:28 Getting my copy edits18:56 Copy edits & cat b-roll21:03 Finishing copy edits b-roll22:23 Final update/NaNo thoughtsAdd The Ivies on Goodreads! goodreads.com/book/show/48896122-the-iviesAdd Pretty Dead Queens on Goodreads: goodreads.com/book/show/57121698-pretty-dead-queens+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 t6iMic: Rode VideoMic Pro+Lighting: Limo Studio Soft KitEditing Software: Magix Movie Edit Pro
MY NEXT YA THRILLER TITLE ANNOUNCEMENT! Alexa Donne 2021-10-28 | My second YA thriller Murder She Texted has a brand new title! I'm announcing the new title in this video.00:00 Introduction00:36 Why we changed the title02:49 Finding the new title03:45 NEW TITLE REVEAL!Add The Ivies on Goodreads! goodreads.com/book/show/48896122-the-iviesAdd Murder, She Texted on Goodreads: goodreads.com/book/show/57121698-murder-she-texted+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 t6iMic: Rode VideoMic Pro+Lighting: Limo Studio Soft KitEditing Software: Magix Movie Edit Pro
I Loved 2 of These Books... was The Silent Patient one of them? | September Reading Wrapup Alexa Donne 2021-10-25 | Despite the title and realizing I only technically LOVED 2 of 7 books... honestly I had a fantastic 6 weeks of reading! It just felt so great to zip through books again. Even the ones I had some small issues with I still enjoyed just for the pure joy of reading!Lots of spoilers this time around, too, as I want to be as specific as possible about why a few of these didn't hit homeruns with me. Timestamped as always!00:00 Introduction00:46 The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides05:43 The Silent Patient SPOILERS09:20 Endless Night by Agatha Christie14:45 Endless Night SPOILERS17:28 People Like Her by Ellergy Lloyd19:58 People Like Her CONTENT WARNING20:40 People Like Her further plot 21:24 People Like Her SPOILERS22:16 People Like Her overall thoughts23:40 Ten by Gretchen McNeil27:50 Ten CONTENT WARNING28:43 Ten SPOILERS 31:41 The Push by Ashley Audrain36:27 Shiver by Allie Reynolds44:45 Shiver SPOILERS48:29 The Next Everest by Jim DavidsonTHE BOOKSThe Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides: goodreads.com/book/show/40097951-the-silent-patient Endless Night by Agatha Christie: goodreads.com/book/show/16366.Endless_NightPeople Like Her by Ellergy Lloyd: goodreads.com/book/show/53175349-people-like-herTen by Gretchen McNeil: goodreads.com/book/show/11958033-tenThe Push by Ashley Audrain: goodreads.com/book/show/54848595-the-pushShiver by Allie Reynolds: goodreads.com/book/show/55927518-shiverThe Next Everest by Jim Davidson: goodreads.com/book/show/54961266-the-next-everestAdd The Ivies on Goodreads! goodreads.com/book/show/48896122-the-iviesAdd Murder, She Texted on Goodreads: goodreads.com/book/show/57121698-murder-she-texted+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 t6iMic: Rode VideoMic Pro+Lighting: Limo Studio Soft KitEditing Software: Magix Movie Edit Pro
How Im Preptobering for NaNoWriMo 2021! Alexa Donne 2021-10-20 | I'm sharing all the ways I am getting ready for #NaNoWriMo this #Preptober! 00:00 Introduction00:45 Reading & Watching02:14 The book & approach05:07 Who dun it & where?06:57 Outlining?08:46 Snacks, mood, & Scrivener10:10 Planning for obstacles13:45 Final thoughtsAdd The Ivies on Goodreads! goodreads.com/book/show/48896122-the-iviesAdd Murder, She Texted on Goodreads: goodreads.com/book/show/57121698-murder-she-texted+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 t6iMic: Rode VideoMic Pro+Lighting: Limo Studio Soft KitEditing Software: Magix Movie Edit Pro
Making Writer Friends | Social Climbing, Group Chats & Performative Friendships Alexa Donne 2021-10-16 | Making friends in publishing! Writer and author friendships! So complicated! A bit scary. I'm sharing a LOT of thoughts on how to find and make writer friends, pitfalls of friendship, social climbing, performative friendships, and more.Yes it's long AF. But I filmed it in parts and it's divided up so it's easy to jump around! 00:00 Introduction00:51 Part 1 Why Friendship in Publishing is Complicated03:41 Friendly networking vs friends05:33 Part 2 Pitfalls of Friendship09:08 We can't all get along11:24 When friendships organically change/end13:22 New friends at new levels15:18 Publishing can change people18:18 Part 3 Finding and making friends22:37 The brave approach & staying open27:09 Advice for agented/published authors31:41 Part 4 Publishing is High School35:42 You can opt out but36:57 Gossip40:13 The dreaded group chat44:22 Better not to subtweet 48:07 Part 5 Social Climbing50:18 Best practices for not being a jerk55:18 Part 6 Performative Friendships59:42 Part 7 Toxic & Bad Actors01:02:50 Idea stealers01:05:30 ConclusionAdd The Ivies on Goodreads! goodreads.com/book/show/48896122-the-iviesAdd Murder, She Texted on Goodreads: goodreads.com/book/show/57121698-murder-she-texted+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 t6iMic: Rode VideoMic Pro+Lighting: Limo Studio Soft KitEditing Software: Magix Movie Edit Pro
Who Is the Bad Art Friend? WRITER DRAMA EXPLAINED (Kidneys, Plagiarism & Group Chats) Alexa Donne 2021-10-07 | If you've been seeing people reference kidney donation on your writer feeds lately... this is why. The New York Times Magazine published a profile of two authors who used to be in the same circles in Boston who had a falling out over an allegedly plagiarized personal story--but it begs the question of where the lines are between inspiration and art. I'm breaking down the story and sharing select quotes from the article to explain the situation, and then discussing briefly some of the implications.Who Is the Bad Art Friend?: nytimes.com/2021/10/05/magazine/dorland-v-larson.html00:00 Introduction01:19 The Basic Backstory (with kidneys)06:49 Are you writing about my kidney donation?09:48 The short story plot thickens12:19 Tensions escalate & THE LETTER14:02 White Saviorism & Book Festival Blowback18:08 Writing inspiration (Cat Person)19:26 Group chat RECEIPTS22:04 Who is the bad guy here?26:42 Legal arguments & transformative work27:52 What do I think?Add The Ivies on Goodreads! goodreads.com/book/show/48896122-the-iviesAdd Murder, She Texted on Goodreads: goodreads.com/book/show/57121698-murder-she-texted+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 t6iMic: Rode VideoMic Pro+Lighting: Limo Studio Soft KitEditing Software: Magix Movie Edit Pro
Happy Author Things | 19 Random Joy-Making Author Moments Alexa Donne 2021-09-30 | You know, sometimes it's the random little things that bring you joy in publishing. I'm sharing 19+ funny random things that can happen that make you really happy!00:00 Introduction01:21 Social media shoutouts + Amazon banner03:08 Library holds & carriage + buddy reading05:41 Event invitations & signing08:43 NetGalley most requested & reader mail09:54 Being hand sold & teacher feedback11:12 Author friend stuff12:24 Fanart & pub comps13:19 Cover peek & final copiesAdd The Ivies on Goodreads! goodreads.com/book/show/48896122-the-iviesAdd Murder, She Texted on Goodreads: goodreads.com/book/show/57121698-murder-she-texted+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 t6iMic: Rode VideoMic Pro+Lighting: Limo Studio Soft KitEditing Software: Magix Movie Edit Pro
Everything You Need To Know About Author Photos Alexa Donne 2021-09-28 | Author photos! Do you need an author photo? If so, when do you need to have an author photo taken? Can you DIY your author photos?Strap in, this video is literally just shy of an hour long. Because I am GOING ALL IN on author photos!I'll answer all the above questions, and go into great detail about photo backgrounds, how to pose, what to wear, hiring hair and makeup, how to find a professional photographer, and more!RESOURCESGood/bad headshot examples:http://www.tngphoto.com/wordpress/?p=602Posing - hold a sub sandwich: youtube.com/watch?v=lXbOx36YXrUPosing - smize: youtube.com/watch?v=ff7nltdBCHsPosing - jut out your chin: youtube.com/watch?v=Qe3oJnFtA_kPlus size posing tips (body): youtu.be/Kf1x0nCkbasPhotographing plus size women (great example of a good photographer w/ her model): youtu.be/PPa9Eo5YNjMWhat to wear in pictures: youtu.be/KExKtfJvYq4Camera-friendly makeup tips: youtube.com/watch?v=xBFgbgdqMU8TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction01:46 Author photo basics06:47 DIY camera tips11:02 Photo backgrounds13:11 LIGHTING!!!17:47 Photo angles & posing 22:52 Don't skip Photoshop24:52 Natural light vs studio photographer26:27 Cost considerations33:37 Finding photographers38:50 Tips if you're fat or a POC41:14 Hair & makeup47:22 What to wear54:29 Final tipsAdd The Ivies on Goodreads! goodreads.com/book/show/48896122-the-iviesAdd Murder, She Texted on Goodreads: goodreads.com/book/show/57121698-murder-she-texted+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 t6iMic: Rode VideoMic Pro+Lighting: Limo Studio Soft KitEditing Software: Magix Movie Edit Pro
Easy Breezy Line Edits, 204 justs and KITTENS | Line Edit Vlog Alexa Donne 2021-09-21 | I finished my line edits on my second YA thriller! It was a whirlwind two weeks with LOTS of coffee, kittens, and taking myself to task for my crutch words. The one vlog with lots of b-roll, for once! 00:00 Introduction03:58 Makeup haul06:23 Target & writing b-roll07:38 Getting past the mid-point10:49 KITTEN B-ROLL12:54 Finishing the first pass15:11 Plans for final polish19:55 Final weekend pushAdd The Ivies on Goodreads! goodreads.com/book/show/48896122-the-iviesAdd Murder, She Texted on Goodreads: goodreads.com/book/show/57121698-murder-she-texted+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 t6iMic: Rode VideoMic Pro+Lighting: Limo Studio Soft KitEditing Software: Magix Movie Edit Pro
30+ Trad Pub Channels on YouTube You Should Be Watching! Alexa Donne 2021-09-16 | I'm sharing a bunch of #authortube channel recs for those interested in traditional publishing! Everyone I'm featuring either has an agent, a book deal, books out, or is working toward querying agents in the next year. The list is NOT exhaustive! Please share more channels in the comments!THE CHANNELSAmparo Ortizyoutube.com/channel/UCX8VoIBi83o0ezMPF6hi2TgLaura Kadneryoutube.com/c/LauraKadnerLiselle Samburyyoutube.com/c/LiselleSamburyLainey Kressyoutube.com/user/gingerreadslaineyLindsay Puckettyoutube.com/user/orlisgirlzyx92887KevinTheWriteryoutube.com/c/KevlandiaLaura Writesyoutube.com/c/LauraWritesRhylee K. Jonesyoutube.com/channel/UCkmKSZE5boWuXucGKwpoa2gWhile Miranda Wroteyoutube.com/c/WhileMirandaWroteMichelle Schustermanyoutube.com/c/MichelleSchustermanAuthorStephen Aryanyoutube.com/c/StephenAryan44Becca Dayyoutube.com/channel/UC-CgItV_M6EI5zwBFsp1VrQLindsay Ellisyoutube.com/c/LindsayEllisVidsAmerieyoutube.com/c/AmerieOnYoutubeEmily Robersonyoutube.com/channel/UCceIOaIOAXVhrOxXJ7U3R0QLynn D. Jungyoutube.com/channel/UCEK3XM-K3dU-5c_yVdnZptQKatie Zhaoyoutube.com/channel/UC4xTgxSg_1XSsFCqpC1QrJQRyan La Salayoutube.com/c/RyanLaSalaKat Choyoutube.com/c/KatChoClaribel Ortegayoutube.com/c/RadBunnieFrancina Simoneyoutube.com/c/FrancinaSimoneChristine Riccioyoutube.com/c/polandbananasBOOKSBooksAndBigHair (India Hill)youtube.com/user/BooksAndBigHairAlyssa Matesicyoutube.com/c/AlyssaMatesicEmily Paige Wilsonyoutube.com/channel/UC_M23BX_QKeSC3bZ7wj92AgCamille Singeryoutube.com/channel/UCxs70Y_kQr87KIR8NyqY2AAKaylie Smithyoutube.com/channel/UCFDEt97SJlDN7IgtNuT60rwBookEnds Lityoutube.com/c/BookEndsLiteraryAgencyJasmine Skye SFFyoutube.com/channel/UCDSjEnbXqollycCOwWnk8MAJessica Brodyyoutube.com/user/jessicabrody1Of course I missed people! Gah! Also added in pinned comment:Rachel Bateman: youtube.com/user/TheRachelBateman Camille Myrick: youtube.com/c/CamilleMyrickJenna Streety: youtube.com/c/JennaStreetyAdd The Ivies on Goodreads! goodreads.com/book/show/48896122-the-iviesAdd Murder, She Texted on Goodreads: goodreads.com/book/show/57121698-murder-she-texted+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 t6iMic: Rode VideoMic Pro+Lighting: Limo Studio Soft KitEditing Software: Magix Movie Edit Pro
THE MAIDENS AINT IT (SPOILER RANT-ish REVIEW) | Summer Reading Wrapup Alexa Donne 2021-09-09 | At long last, my summer 2021 reading wrapup. It's been, uh, 4 months and I read 7 books? lol. But some interesting ones! Home run non-fiction and a SUPER BUZZY dark academia thriller I really didn't love and will have a spoiler discussion on! (The Maidens) The Maidens is also the first audiobook I have ever listened to. Everytime you see the camera bump that's a kitten!00:00 Introduction01:04 Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe04:35 The Radium Girls by Kate Moore06:44 The Woman They Could Not Silence by Kate Moore11:08 Forever Young by Hayley Mills17:38 A Familiar Sight by Brianna Labuskes23:42 The Maidens by Alex Michaelides33:50 The Maidens SPOILER DISCUSSION43:31 There Was A Little Girl by Brooke ShieldsTHE BOOKSEmpire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe: goodreads.com/book/show/56343711-empire-of-painThe Radium Girls by Kate Moore: goodreads.com/book/show/31409135-the-radium-girlsThe Woman They Could Not Silence by Kate Moore: goodreads.com/book/show/56132724-the-woman-they-could-not-silenceForever Young by Hayley Mills: goodreads.com/book/show/56625088-forever-youngA Familiar Sight by Brianna Labuskes: goodreads.com/book/show/55582157-a-familiar-sightThe Maidens by Alex Michaelides: goodreads.com/book/show/56359253-the-maidensThere Was A Little Girl by Brooke Shields: goodreads.com/book/show/22522170-there-was-a-little-girlAdd The Ivies on Goodreads! goodreads.com/book/show/48896122-the-iviesAdd Murder, She Texted on Goodreads: goodreads.com/book/show/57121698-murder-she-texted+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 t6iMic: Rode VideoMic Pro+Lighting: Limo Studio Soft KitEditing Software: Magix Movie Edit Pro
BOOK EDIT MAGIC: Recasting Scenes Alexa Donne 2021-09-08 | I'm sharing an editing technique that is fairly standard--but given this name by my editor and it really helps me conceptualize it. I'm explaining and giving examples of this from my books to hopefully help you with your next book revision!00:00 What is Recasting?01:43 Recasting types & why recast02:52 Figuring out what to fix03:58 Recasting vs killing darlings05:26 Examples from The Stars We Steal09:14 Examples from The Ivies12:47 Examples from Murder, She Texted17:08 Recast to fix BOREDOMAdd The Ivies on Goodreads! goodreads.com/book/show/48896122-the-iviesAdd Murder, She Texted on Goodreads: goodreads.com/book/show/57121698-murder-she-texted+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 t6iMic: Rode VideoMic Pro+Lighting: Limo Studio Soft KitEditing Software: Magix Movie Edit Pro
Big 5 Book Designer LIVE STREAM Q&A! Casey Moses Chat Alexa Donne 2021-09-04 | I'm streaming live with Casey Moses, who is a full time book/cover designer at Penguin Random House! She designed the cover for my thriller The Ivies, and many more you may recognize. We're going to chat about how she got on this career path, her process, and of course answer ALL your questions. I even have EARLY COVER CONCEPTS of The Ivies to share!!! This is going to be a treat.Follow Casey:tiktok.com/@_caseymosesinstagram.com/_thebookcase00:00 Introduction & how Casey got into cover design07:52 Casey's covers & design process20:16 The Ivies early abandoned cover concepts!36:15 Audience Q&A
FRIDAY NIGHT WRITE: My Book is Due Monday, YAll | LIVE WRITING SPRINTS Alexa Donne 2021-09-04 | My book is due Monday! Let's sprint!Join me and While Miranda Wrote for some PT evening sprints, or late night for East Coasters (or afternoon for Aussies and Kiwis!)Miranda's channel: youtube.com/channel/UCdZfJdHNUMAi6-VCafS4L-Q
The Neverending Dev Edit + I GOT KITTENS! | Writing Vlog Alexa Donne 2021-08-31 | Developmental edits for Murder She Texted, my second YA thriller... were something! Come with me on the longest vlog (chronologically speaking) with the fewest updates! (so it's actually kind of short?)I also got kittens! Don't worry there's tons of b-roll. And though I skip over a lot (this takes place over 2 months!) I did get some half decent writing b-roll for the vibes lol.00:00 Introduction + KITTENS 04:55 Kitten B-Roll06:21 Instant Pot Cheesecake07:37 Pat McGrath & Laura Lee haul10:42 Editor call & revision b-roll16:52 I'm so so behind24:08 Signing books + updates + b-roll26:33 Final update & FINISHING!Add The Ivies on Goodreads! goodreads.com/book/show/48896122-the-iviesAdd Murder, She Texted on Goodreads: goodreads.com/book/show/57121698-murder-she-texted+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 t6iMic: Rode VideoMic Pro+Lighting: Limo Studio Soft KitEditing Software: Magix Movie Edit Pro
WRITE WITH ME! Live writing sprints with Laura Writes Alexa Donne 2021-08-29 | Laura & Miranda are joining me for some live productivity sprints! I'm working on line edits, Miranda is revising, and Laura is drafting. Join us for some chatting and getting work done!Laura's channel: youtube.com/channel/UCpxKV1flKiegH1fmop1VheAMiranda's channel: youtube.com/channel/UCdZfJdHNUMAi6-VCafS4L-Q
Competition in Publishing is LEGIT (Some of this may surprise you!) Alexa Donne 2021-08-26 | Competition in publishing is LEGIT. I'm talking about some of the many ways in which you might face competition in publishing. Some of these may surprise you! Or not haha. I'm probably forgetting many things.That said: overall, I also feel a rising tide lifts all boats! But you're not crazy if you feel the crush of competition in publishing.00:00 Introduction02:19 There can only be one04:57 Brand competition06:20 Publisher resource competition09:35 Festivals & events11:57 Competing with FRIENDS13:36 Competition is relative18:46 Dealing with the feelingsAdd The Ivies on Goodreads! goodreads.com/book/show/48896122-the-iviesAdd Murder, She Texted on Goodreads: goodreads.com/book/show/57121698-murder-she-texted+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 t6iMic: Rode VideoMic Pro+Lighting: Limo Studio Soft KitEditing Software: Magix Movie Edit Pro
How a BOOK becomes a MOVIE (or TV show) | Getting Your Book Optioned Alexa Donne 2021-08-24 | How does a book become a movie or TV? I'm sharing some information on the process. Getting a film agent, having your book optioned, and what actually happens--if anything happens--once you are optioned. What does a film agent do? What can you, as the author, ask for?00:00 Introduction01:50 How do you get a film agent?04:55 Don't bank on film/TV06:20 What is a book option?09:30 Shopping your book13:20 Getting past the option15:22 Author involvement & getting something made21:47 Protecting yourself25:06 The art of adaptation & conclusionAdd The Ivies on Goodreads! goodreads.com/book/show/48896122-the-iviesAdd Murder, She Texted on Goodreads: goodreads.com/book/show/57121698-murder-she-texted+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 t6iMic: Rode VideoMic Pro+Lighting: Limo Studio Soft KitEditing Software: Magix Movie Edit Pro
FRIDAY NIGHT WRITE - Late Night Writing Sprints LIVE Alexa Donne 2021-08-21 | I'm on deadline, what can I say! Join me and While Miranda Wrote for some PT evening sprints, or late night for East Coasters (or afternoon for Aussies and Kiwis!)Miranda's channel: youtube.com/channel/UCdZfJdHNUMAi6-VCafS4L-Q
