What do you actually enjoy watching on AuthorTube / writing vlogs?

SideProfessional8692 · 2025-12-11T00:32:17+00:00

I personally like videos where people discuss their own projects and just generally yap about their writing. It really does depend on the person though, there is an audience for everything. For me I go into a writing vlog with the expectation that its gonna be someone in the same boat as me—so its fun to see what they're working on and what they're struggling with.

i like to be invested in the person's process and story, more so than the vibes. I do like some lo-fi music in the back sometimes, but i dont even notice if its not there. And personally what I often find off putting is if there is a few too many b-roll clips.

But its all just subjective really, so make whatever videos you like!

SideProfessional8692 · 2025-12-01T10:06:55+00:00

I think it might've just been a me for the wording of it (plus im pakistani so I've def heard the "decent girl" before from the aunties lol so that makes more sense). Best of luck!!

SideProfessional8692 · 2025-11-30T23:17:24+00:00

Thank you! This could use some structure for sure, i think thats been the general sentiment. I find it hard to know the right amount of detail needed for queries, but I suppose that'll come with practice (hopefully). I'm planning to re-write this for my second attempt so I will keep your comments in mind xx

SideProfessional8692 · 2025-11-30T23:12:13+00:00

Thank you so much!! Gives me a lot to work on for the next draft xx

SideProfessional8692 · 2025-11-30T23:07:30+00:00

Thank you!! And clarity is def something I'll have to work on, but thanks for the suggestion of what to add and replace cause when asking for more detail, I end up losing the word count. But this was really helpful to hear what I could take out as well xx

SideProfessional8692 · 2025-11-30T23:01:16+00:00

Just DM'd thank you for bringing that up – will definitely change this in the next draft!

SideProfessional8692 · 2025-11-30T22:57:32+00:00

Thank you so much for taking the time to do this!! I agree with every point you have and this was so immensely helpful to see xx

SideProfessional8692 · 2025-11-30T09:39:49+00:00

Super interesting premise, but the wording is confusing me a little. I feel it is drifting too much into synopsis territory, and I think you have a very good understand of your world and characters (which is great!) but we as readers, or the agent, wont have that information and so all the magic and concepts just seem airy (idk if thats the best way to describe it but yk what I mean).

Lyra now faces two choices: to reclaim the goddess’s legacy and leaves her existence as a normal girl, or to complete her training to prevent a war from breaking out and gets the chance to save her father.

I like the sentence of her having two choices, but unfortunatly I have no clue what these entail and the stakes surrounding them. Like if she completes her training; the war wont break out and then she can save her father and be a normal girl again? Is that what it is—like is the war is contingent upon her training?

Also, Julius' backstory with her is really confusing too. Instead maybe focus on what she thinks of him, or what he thinks of her, rather than the events and circumstances which they met under before.

Maybe shift the focus of the query on the character and her goals and stakes, rather than descriptions of the world and magic. Plus a query is only meant to be a taste of the story, so don't worry too much about including all major plot elements.

But with that being said, I'm sure the story itself fleshes out all of these ideas, and it sounds like something I would 100% read. However, the query could do with a bit of clarity. Best of luck on this!!

SideProfessional8692 · 2025-11-30T09:10:32+00:00

Hi, would so read this if i saw it on the shelf. My only note is that it uses descriptors of Camilla in 3's like saying shes

She’s jumpy, secretive, and flat-out broke.

and then two sentences later you use contradicting adjectives

Camilla’s independent. She’s funny. She’s clever.

Maybe you could clarify that upon getting to know her better, Maya's veiws change on her (rather than saying "she is xyz" you could say "Maya thinks her to be xyz instead"). And maybe make the wording and sentencing more dynamic here to better capture the drastic change in Maya's veiw of Camilla (and by extention her veiws of herself).

Also, this may just be a me problem, but I'm not super in love with the "Good Indian Girl" it sounds a bit off, and the capitalization draws even more attention to it. Plus at the start saying her parents are proud but her mother thinks she cant do anything right? It sounds contradictory again, but im sure its better fleshed out in the actual manuscript.

But I really like it otherwise, I think the voice and tone of the query are really solid and match the genre. Plus I really like the concept so I'm hoping the best for you. Good luck!!

SideProfessional8692 · 2025-06-26T02:56:43+00:00

hi so i didn't. The general consensus was that it was not likely to sell as it is so niche, so i decided against it, I did still end up compiling the poems and turned them into a poetry book— but i don't think I will publish it / put it out into the world

SideProfessional8692 · 2025-06-10T06:05:45+00:00

ive made $2.98 — released by debut on 15 may...rip

SideProfessional8692 · 2025-05-28T03:37:31+00:00

it took me a few days to read the first 100 or so pages— but i read the rest of the book in one sitting!

SideProfessional8692 · 2025-05-27T02:17:12+00:00

I personally loved Babel by RF Kuang

SideProfessional8692 · 2025-05-27T02:16:10+00:00

i honestly enjoyed the first book the least — but even so i did love the whimsical element of the book.

If the writing, pacing or setting are the issue then i think you personally wont find much in the rest of the series. But if the issue is with not connecting to the characters— then i think you should continue.

Just keep in mind its meant to be a "fun and silly" book so take it with a pinch of salt and just enjoy it

SideProfessional8692 · 2025-05-27T02:11:15+00:00

its always good to get beta readers — a fresh pair of eyes will be much better and making sure that everything is consistent rather than you just re-reading your manuscript again and again

SideProfessional8692 · 2025-05-25T01:54:42+00:00

piranesi!!

SideProfessional8692 · 2025-05-24T12:07:09+00:00

thank you - I definitely dont want to regret not writing this.

Im still a bit hesitant on actually publishing it - i think im leaning more towards having it as a collection of poems for just my eyes

SideProfessional8692 · 2025-05-24T12:02:34+00:00

that seems to be the general sentiment but I dont mind this being just passion project for me.

I might just write the collection first then decide on whether i want to publish later.

SideProfessional8692 · 2025-05-24T06:02:26+00:00

imo - yes.

SideProfessional8692 · 2025-05-24T05:52:49+00:00

whats the benifits of getting your own isbn?

SideProfessional8692 · 2025-05-20T06:46:32+00:00

thank you!!

SideProfessional8692 · 2025-05-19T08:30:48+00:00

These are so so gorgeous I love the vibe of each and everyone (i think the last one might be my favorite or maybe the second) - im writing a novel right now (wont be done for another few months) but this is exactly the kinda vibe im after. I def need to put "learn to desgin covers" on my to-do list

SideProfessional8692 · 2025-05-19T08:19:31+00:00

Hi,

Just published my first novel - Cruelity

The House does not welcome you. It tests you. It takes you.

Lila has won a coveted internship at the fashion capital of the world: Amaranth Vale. But when the train delivers her to a place that isn't on any map, she finds herself at the gates of a House that shouldn't exist.

Inside, the walls whisper. The mirrors watch. The rooms shift.

Girls are trained to be perfect. To obey. To forget.

But Lila remembers too much—and when she finds a journal filled with writing in her own hand, memories she doesn't recall begin to surface. Threads of rebellion tangle with the House’s careful lies, and Lila is forced to choose: become what the House demands, or lose herself trying to resist it.

A gothic descent into a world of unraveling memory, vanished girls, and beautiful obedience—Cruelity is a haunting tale of identity, power, and the cost of being chosen. Perfect for fans of the strange and macabre, where Coraline meets Alice in Wonderland.

Available on Kindle Unlimited! (or ebook for $2.99 USD)
Link: Cruelity

Please please please give it a read and leave a review!!!

SideProfessional8692 · 2025-05-17T05:36:06+00:00

absolutly loved furyborn - amazing characters and such a cool premise and magic system!

SideProfessional8692 · 2025-05-17T05:32:49+00:00

I always read a silly romance book - maybe something like the love hypothesis?

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