This video is amazing. You’re really demystifying the whole process and making being published seem more attainable.
@akossiwak3 жыл бұрын
YES! **Slides in with drink and popcorn** MY BODY IS READY FOR THIS! 😍😂 Whew... The rollercoaster! 😁
@GetWriteOnIn3 жыл бұрын
Oh, my goodness, you were going through submission when you lost your mother? I'm so sorry to hear that. This is an incredible and really relatable story, thanks for sharing. It's nice to hear a detailed account of your experience like this.
@AlexaDonne3 жыл бұрын
She died right after I finished my first draft, so submission came about 4 months later, but it's all pretty intertwined nonetheless.
@GetWriteOnIn3 жыл бұрын
Alexa Donne I’m sorry to hear that either way. I appreciate the vulnerability you shared in this video
@heatheru30893 жыл бұрын
ALEXA, I bought both of your other books, and I can see your development as a writer. I can't wait for this one to experience your writing now! I'm confident I will like it and that it will do so well! ❤
@MeredithPhillipsWrites3 жыл бұрын
Oh man, I can totally get how that four day period of waiting to talk to the publisher must have felt! I would have been a ball of anxiety, haha! But this is so exciting. Congratulations (again!) 😊
@mojop54083 жыл бұрын
I've never heard the expression 'Champagne Problem" but I love it. Loved hearing about your experience too!
@bunbacheso3 жыл бұрын
I got so excited seeing this title! I was clicking over to your channel like "I hope Alexa has a new video". Turns out you have one on a really cool topic. I've watched your first book deal story (from way back in 2018 lol) a few times. It's inspiring.
@rachelbrown81743 жыл бұрын
When the book is released and some time has passed, will you do a video on the old ending?! I'd love to know!
@AlexaDonne3 жыл бұрын
The topline idea of it is: the original had a "happy" ending where the most beloved characters ended up in pretty settled places and everyone makes nice. ie: a typical YA happy, hopeful ending. The new ending... shit goes down and the worst people don't necessarily face the consequences they should, and the "good" ones... end up in surprising places.
@rachelbrown81743 жыл бұрын
@@AlexaDonne I like the sound of the new one! Congratulations, can't wait to read it!
@DianaUrban3 жыл бұрын
LOVED this video! So fascinating to hear about how your auction went down. Thanks for sharing the details!!
@tessa34743 жыл бұрын
I am seriously so excited to see how your writing had changed and grown. And to get to see it in a thriller????? I AM SO STOKED AHHH 😍 Your emotions are so relatable 🤣 thank you for sharing that whole process with us!
@dorian58763 жыл бұрын
You are rekindling my childhood dreams of being an author even though I know my ADD would make that near impossible. Nontheless, I love your videos on the publishing process and writing tips!
@suraalabdali41913 жыл бұрын
Great video! I can’t wait to see the cover!!! Any idea when you’ll reveal it?
@AlexaDonne3 жыл бұрын
My publisher is planning on mid-to-late October I believe so soon!
@suraalabdali41913 жыл бұрын
😍 yes!!!! Can’t wait to see it!!!
@virginiaweir-hj1rt Жыл бұрын
My fave author vlogger!
@user-wc7mo2io9z3 жыл бұрын
This was so wonderfully thorough - thank you for sharing your experience!
@kekayoewa3 жыл бұрын
I’m just so happy for you🤍
@madmadame1508 Жыл бұрын
I've been on submission since May 2, had an editor call on the 12, have been waiting to hear about acquisition ever since. For those stumbling across my comment, this rollercoaster is in fact, as hellish as it sounds.😭
@Josh-nv3qs3 жыл бұрын
Your deserve it Alexa!!! Crown, wow... you're in line with Gillian Flynn 🙌🏼
@didideity31003 жыл бұрын
Eeeek! I dropped everything to watch this, I’m so excited to hear about your experience~
@jpch88143 жыл бұрын
To have people fight over your book ! that's a dream. congrats Miss :D
@libbywilliams3 жыл бұрын
this video was such a good watch, I'm so happy for you and even more excited for The Ivies now!
@mariaoglesby40033 жыл бұрын
This was so informative and interesting!
@rainsmom3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this story. It was fascinating! I jumped into the query trenches on Sunday -- my first step in following in your footsteps.
@hannahk86203 жыл бұрын
So happy for you queen 👏👸 also I know I'm late to the game , but I just bought Brightly Burning and read it in 24 hours, literally could not put it down! Perfection ❤ cant wait to read your other books !
@caripete33 жыл бұрын
I love LOVE LOVE your videos. So insightful and interesting! And I love and appreciate how you take the time to section the videos too. You're awesome!!
@yowahana3 жыл бұрын
This makes me so excited to read your book! Thanks for sharing your journey with us Alexa!
@forwhy87233 жыл бұрын
This is so fascinating. You explained it so well
@WhileMirandaWrote3 жыл бұрын
I've always wondered how exactly this process works. Can't wait to read The Ivies!
@diannaparis3 жыл бұрын
I am DEFINITELY reading the Ivies (not sure how to spell it). It sounds SOOO interesting 😁
@georgiaxoxoxo13 жыл бұрын
I'm so so sorry about your mum :( Thank you so much for all your videos - I'm obsessed with them! I'm nearly half way through the second draft of my novel and your channel never fails to inspire and motivate me. I hope to one day be able to write to you to say it's being published xxx
@ebru25823 жыл бұрын
You make me believe in myself and my work. Thank you for that ❤️ and I am so excited to read the Ivies!
@JoeyPaulOnline3 жыл бұрын
Congrats, so happy for you!! It sounds like a stressful time mingled with that joy of getting to the end!
@pierreluc3 жыл бұрын
Just got out of a meeting with Pub 2 and it I’ll go with them. Editor 2 gave me advices that where SO great that I can’t believe I miss those points! Your editor is so important!
@effiesuttonthomas3 жыл бұрын
i was so invested in this whole story lmao - and congratulations lovely! i cant wait to dig into this thriller
@21stCenturyWriter3 жыл бұрын
This is amazing news - congratulations! :)
@Katlyn_Duncan3 жыл бұрын
Ouu yay! I've been waiting for this one! 🍿
@Katlyn_Duncan3 жыл бұрын
I'm so impressed with all the information, Alexa. I've never heard the behind the scenes of any auction and while I'm sorry you went through so much turmoil during the process, I enjoyed listening to how you made your choice based on different factors aside from money. Can't wait for the cover!😌
@aarchi893 жыл бұрын
Congrats Alexa! Can't wait to finally see the book 😁
@everydaysam35473 жыл бұрын
congratulations, girl! you are such an inspiration :D
@vocenaoviuisso3 жыл бұрын
Good to finally understand a book auction. Thank you!
@alexamozelle83273 жыл бұрын
Super interesting, thanks for sharing with us!
@swaralideshmukh60013 жыл бұрын
I absolutely adore your relationship with your agent! I hope to have something like that with whoever I sign later on!
@Emma-dh7by3 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to buy the book!
@RhyleeKJones3 жыл бұрын
Congrats! That's such a cool story and I can't wait to read your book!
@christinad.44473 жыл бұрын
This is awesome! I am so happy for you. :) I can't wait to read it!
@amy-suewisniewski64513 жыл бұрын
Wow, I love hearing these stories and getting insights. So helpful, thanks for sharing! I know you have a million ideas and don't need our input, but would you ever consider doing a video on how many books you're allowed to traditionally publish a year? I've heard you and Liselle mention it briefly, but it would be great to get the details on what is standard. I know it's one book a year, but can it be more? Why is it only one? When can you go over, and how? I've been super impressed that you've managed a book year since Brightly Burning. I hope you and Liselle are able to do a book a year going forward (assuming that's your goal too!).
@Blueyedmetaphore3 жыл бұрын
Wow this is fantastic! I am excited for you!!
@carolyntaraoneil87893 жыл бұрын
So happy for you!! Great story!
@AnnaRobbinsWrites3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience!! So generous and valuable!!!
@loslibrosdecarangi3 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to buy this book. I love hearing you talking, I can't wait to see how to do with my fave genre! Ps: you should really do a Q&A :)
@SensibleSoulHealing3 жыл бұрын
I am so so so happy for you!!!!❤❤❤
@Bigbluemarblee3 жыл бұрын
Yay!!! Congratulations 🎉🎊
@realchris3 жыл бұрын
very cool inside info! thank you
@jefflangholz2 жыл бұрын
super helpful, thanks for sharing!
@jenniferhernandez46393 жыл бұрын
Wow, great job and great video overall. The detail was on point.
@imanbell3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Alexa!!
@LauraWrites3 жыл бұрын
This was super interesting and helpful!
@diontaesimmons5983 жыл бұрын
Im so happy for you!!
@laurenpardue51093 жыл бұрын
just pre-ordered the book
@kaymcbride33213 жыл бұрын
Excited for you!
@michellepitzer97743 жыл бұрын
So sorry for your loss. ❤️
@rebeccatrusty70033 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! If you’re ever looking for video ideas, I’d love to hear your thoughts on balancing a full time job with your writing career!
@mclovin13ify3 жыл бұрын
Please do a live with your Editor😊
@sherrylalonde57193 жыл бұрын
What a roller coaster, but you weathered with class! Did you pitch any comp titles for the book? YA thrillers have become so much more sophisticated and readable for adults, I'm really looking forward to this coming out:)
@lucascrafes55803 жыл бұрын
I am so sorry for your loss
@violetfolgi3 жыл бұрын
loved this video!!!
@ameenoahmad3 жыл бұрын
Your agent is awesome
@fluffyspunsugar3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the insight.
@catherinesbookisland41593 жыл бұрын
How did you pick your agent??
@DrVVVinK3 жыл бұрын
Because the book is a completely different genre was their any talk from your agent or any of the publishers to publish under a different name? Rebranding? Like Stacey Abrams - Selena Montgomery. I am assuming if the answer is "yes", then past sales and numbers wouldn't matter, unless people knew it was you. I also know you mention in the past about how you use a penname and might consider publishing some work under your IRL.
@AlexaDonne3 жыл бұрын
It never came up for me in large part because of this channel. I have very strong branding and loyal readers, plus I've vlogged this thriller writing process on the channel. It would only come up, possibly, if I jumped to a very different adult genre like romance. And with my real name, I'd considered that for non-fiction only rather than fiction.
@DrVVVinK3 жыл бұрын
@@AlexaDonne That makes a lot of sense. BTW I can't wait to buy the book and give it a read.
@Tarasreadingnook3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations 😁
@ladonnatutt78513 жыл бұрын
Kudos to you for pushing through your mom’s passing to finish your manuscript. You mention “auctions”, what is the purpose of an auction for a book?
@RoseKindred3 жыл бұрын
I would never be able to handle this. I have full panic attacks for the stupidest reasons, my body just betrays me, and waiting on responses and making such an important decision. I guess that is why I don't think I would make it as a traditional author.
@frost-grove3 жыл бұрын
oh dear, here i am looking for publishers and awful at phone calls... great
@platoniczombie3 жыл бұрын
So... does this mean you're not doing the major edits?
@AlexaDonne3 жыл бұрын
No, I already did them in the spring. I chose the publisher who wanted the edits and did them!
@platoniczombie3 жыл бұрын
@@AlexaDonne Nice! I figured your weighing on having to rewrite the end really hinged on either you being completely done with the book emotionally/intellectually or not. I believe, as a writer, most people, if they did not feel burned out on the book, would choose the publisher/editor that asked for a rewrite on the ending, believing themselves to be up for the challenge to rewrite just to get that added validation. Because what writer doesn't want to feel that? Haha!
@TheGoofy19323 жыл бұрын
I would think that they would obviously look at your previous work and their sales. They're in the business to make 💰. It would be irresponsible for them not to. I'm not sure why things are so mystifying. Particularly, as you have a contract. What sort of lawyer do you have that is not ensuring you're aware of all the terms, including your rights and responsibilities as well as theirs to you? I'm hoping you have a lawyer that represents your interests and that you're not just relying on an agent who works for an agency, that is. As an agent will clearly have divided loyalty. Also, the time frame was very quick as far as a business deal goes. Again, I'm just not sure why your agent and lawyer aren't explaining all this to you. I'm glad that you seem to have done a little better on the third title, but my question is why was your agent not shopping around for you from the start?!? I'm sure your agent wouldn't want to receive say 10% instead of the normal 15% so why wasn't there a full effort on your behalf? My ♥ breaks for you as I just feel like you're just overly grateful for the barest of effort on your behalf from your agent. Multiple editor calls and such should also be an expectation not something you feel grateful for. This effort should be EXPECTED from your Agent from go. The "nitty gritty" things though are what is most important. Those things are exactly why you should have a personal lawyer representing you too. Someone who doesn't have a conflict of interest, like your agent does. Please don't think your agent is your friend. Obviously, be cordial and professional to all parties involved, but make sure you have a knowledgeable professional looking out for your interests Alone.
@karenamyx22053 жыл бұрын
As far as the being grateful thing.. I think it's fair to cut a little slack. The mark in the road where you went from "I think I wanna be an author" to "holy crap, I'm a professional author" is probably overwhelming and sure to be filled with gratitude.