Gabe Cole Novoa's Blog

Whether you're working on a query, proposal, back cover copy, or just need to be prepared to talk about your book, there are four questions every pitch must answer. Do you know what they are?


Does your latest pitch answer these four questions? 

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Working on a query letter, elevator pitch, or back cover copy? @thegabecole talks about 4 essential questions every pitch must answer. (Click to tweet) 

Boy, we are certainly living in a ~time~ aren't we? Today I'm talking about my struggles with creativity and productivity the last six weeks or so—and learning to look at it differently. 


How have you been taking care of yourself? 

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Productivity?? In this economy?? @thegabecole talks about his struggles with creativity and productivity during the pandemic and how he's been learning to look at it differently. (Click to tweet) 

How do you write description with close POV? What do you do when you aren't sure how to get your story to go where it needs to? Today I'm answering these questions and more!


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How do you write description with close POV? What do you do when you aren't sure how to get your story to go where it needs to? Today Gabe (@Ava_Jae) is answering these Qs and more! (Click to tweet)

What happens if you want to write multiple categories or genres and work with an agent? Today I'm talking about the possibilities—and what you should do to prepare. 


RELATED LINKS: 

My Top Surgery GoFundMeWhat Genre is Your WIP?Genre vs CategoryOn BrandingOn Querying Playlist

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What happens if you want to write in multiple genres and categories while working with an agent? Gabe (@Ava_Jae) breaks down some options. (Click to tweet)

You asked, I answered! Today I'm talking about how to approach the reality that if you publish a book...it might just blend into the sea of other published books.


RELATED LINKS: 

My Top Surgery GoFundMe4 Things I've Learned Since Getting PublishedHow to Get Traditionally Published
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What happens if you publish a book and it gets lost in the sea of other published books? Gabe (@Ava_Jae) talks about facing this reality when preparing for publication. (Click to tweet)

You asked, I answered! Today I'm discussing romantic subplots and how to put ~feels~ into a book that isn't strictly romance.


RELATED VLOGS:

How to Write Realistic RelationshipsHow to Write Memorable Kiss Scenes
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How do you add romantic relationships to a book where romance isn't the main focus of the plot? Gabe (@Ava_Jae) talks writing romantic subplots. (Click to tweet)

You asked, I answered! Today I'm talking about themes, the future, software, writers groups and more! 

RELATED VLOGS: 

4 Places to Find Critique PartnersHow I Plot

I've missed vlogging, but I'm back! Here's a quick update on where I've been, plus a kickoff to another ask me anything about writing!

You asked, I answered! Today I'm talking about what to do if your WIP is coming up short—literally.


RELATED VLOGS:

On Building a World (playlist)On Character Motivations & GoalsHow I Plot
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What do you do if you've finished your first draft and it's way too short? Gabe (@Ava_Jae) shares their top tips for fleshing out a draft. (Click to tweet)

Many of you asked about my writing routine! So today I'm sharing everything from where I write, to my word count goals and more. What's your writing routine like? 




RELATED VLOGS: 

My Very First ManuscriptOn Realistic Expectations & Adjusting GoalsOn Juggling Multiple WIPs at Once
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What's your writing routine like? Gabe (@Ava_Jae) shares their general go-to writing preferences, from location, to word count goals, to programs and more. (Click to tweet)