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Ayesha Ali (she/her)

@azali-avenger

Fiction book coach at writingpowerup.com | Lover of fantasy and (almost) all things Disney | Die-hard Canadian hockey fan

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Hi, #RevPit crew!! Happy Wednesday and hope you're having an awesome day πŸŽ‰ Super excited to back again for another season of RevPit!

Let's get my #MeetTheEditor session started! Drop any questions you might have below, and I'll also attach an intro thread ☺️🧡
#WritingCommunity

04.03.2026 21:00 πŸ‘ 54 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 18 πŸ“Œ 3

Hi, all! My turn for #revpit #MeetTheEditor. :)

I am a RevPit Board Member, and I've been involved with RevPit for a while now, whether offering runners-up prizes or being an editor for the Annual Contests.

I'll share a bit about myself in the thread below. Feel free to ask questions!

04.03.2026 15:38 πŸ‘ 41 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 2

Good morning #writingcommunity! (It is still morning, right?)

Welcome to my #RevPit #MeettheEditor thread!

Please feel free to ask me questions about what I'm reading, how I edit, my #MSWL or any other questions you might have.

04.03.2026 16:41 πŸ‘ 46 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 2

That’s perfectly fine with me πŸ‘πŸ½

04.03.2026 03:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hi everyone! I'm Kalaβ€”resident iced coffee drinking, probably feral raccoon. I hope you're ready for the annual contest this year! #RevPit
Welcome to my #MeetTheEditor post @reviseresub.bsky.social

03.03.2026 19:53 πŸ‘ 41 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 14 πŸ“Œ 2

Hi #WritingCommunity! Welcome to my #RevPit #MeetTheEditor thread. Feel free to ask questions at any time (if I don't get to them today, I will tomorrow). I had a computer incident earlier (OneDrive deleted my Documents & it took my hubby hours to fix), so I lost my prep time & this may be choppy.

03.03.2026 21:03 πŸ‘ 50 πŸ” 17 πŸ’¬ 15 πŸ“Œ 2
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Hi #RevPit! Tomorrow morning (Wednesday, March 4) I’ll be having my #MeetTheEditor session! Drop in to ask me all of your questions about editing and my #MSWL. You can read more about me here: reviseresub.com/editors/hann...

03.03.2026 21:49 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Interesting subject isn’t it? I’m proceeding with the idea that it’s okay to not be able to write everything as long as you make your choices consciously

03.03.2026 20:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ˜€I’m hopeless at poetry so your ballads won’t get any feedback but I’m game for the rest

03.03.2026 20:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I’m forgiving for complex choreography but if the physics of simple things like running and climbing are wrong I DNF

03.03.2026 20:50 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Absolutely!
In the first five pages I want a character solving a problem in their own unique way

03.03.2026 20:47 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Upper MG: 12-14 year old protagonist; 60-80k word count
For MG I like both magical realism and second world but for adult I prefer second world

03.03.2026 20:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

As a reader it does but I don’t think I’d be the right editor for this project

03.03.2026 20:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes absolutely!

03.03.2026 19:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Laura GalΓ‘nWells Bio Laura GalΓ‘nWells (she/her) is a Coahuiltecan & Mexican-American writer, freelance editor, and sensitivity reader based in Austin, T

Hi #WritingCommunity ! My #RevPit #MeetTheEditor will begin at 4pm Eastern today. I’ll be telling you a bit more about my wish list and answering questions if you have any :) You can preview my MSWL here - www.reviseresub.com/editors/laur...

03.03.2026 07:01 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

My #RevPit #MeetTheEditor session is on Thursday, March 5. I'll kick things off around 11:00 AM Eastern Time.

I'll tell you a little bit about myself and answering questions about my editing style and #MSWL, which you can find here reviseresub.com/editors/nata...

03.03.2026 15:41 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hey #RevPit #authors. I'm really looking forward to my #MeetTheEditor session coming up on March 5, 2026. I'll tell you a little bit about myself, and I'd love to answer any questions you have about my #MSWL. If you haven't yet, you can check it out here: reviseresub.com/editors/ash-...

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03.03.2026 01:36 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
#MeetTheEditor RevPit. Want to ask me about my MSWL, editing style, book preferences, etc.? Join my session the afternoon of 3/5/26 on Bluesky

#MeetTheEditor RevPit. Want to ask me about my MSWL, editing style, book preferences, etc.? Join my session the afternoon of 3/5/26 on Bluesky

RevPit Editor 2026. Picture of a woman with short black and green hair.

RevPit Editor 2026. Picture of a woman with short black and green hair.

It’s #RevPit season! And this week you can meet all our amazing editors. Join me on 3/5 on Bluesky and you can ask me all the burning questions you have.

#AuthorServices #AuthorCommunity #Editor #BookLightEditorial #BookCommunity

03.03.2026 18:26 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I’m perfectly okay with high word count. In fact I prefer books around 100k. For practical reasons though 120k will be my limit for this contest but after you can send me anything

03.03.2026 18:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I’d be happy to read adult fantasy. Both lighthearted and epic. Thanks for the question !

03.03.2026 17:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Oh yes. YA fantasy is my favorite to read. Sorry about the mixup :)

03.03.2026 17:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Neutral. I don't gravitate to them, but if they hit enough of my other likes, I'm happy to read.

03.03.2026 16:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Basically, if the major driver for the plot makes me think about specific issues in our current society, I'm no longer thinking about the story. E.g., when I read a book set in medeval Spain, I'm thinking about how Muslims were persecuted. Hope that helps.

03.03.2026 16:31 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for the question. I get invested in a fantasy world when I read a well-crafted scene that incorporates worldbuilding organically. When the author explores one element and all the ways it affects the character and the rest of the world.

03.03.2026 16:20 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Ah, that's a good question. I like the occasional near future book as long as the story focuses on the characters interacting. My main turnoff with real-world settings is that I keep getting kicked out of the story because things are too close to home. Your description sounds intriguing.

03.03.2026 15:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I want to hear from you. Drop any questions you have in this thread and I'll answer them. #RevPit #Meettheeditor

03.03.2026 15:26 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 9 πŸ“Œ 0
We Don't Talk About Bias - Writing Power Up Bias is a difficult topic, especially for writers. I share some of the things that helped me on my journey.

To get a feel for my thoughts on writing craft, check out my blog. My february post is on my journey working through biases. #RevPit #Meettheeditor
writingpowerup.com/2026/02/13/w...

03.03.2026 15:26 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

My motto: I will work with what's on the page; no tropes, no preconceived notions of how I think stories should be told. It's all about your vision.

03.03.2026 15:26 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Random things I like (but not necessary):

Nuanced character relationships
Multi-POV
Strong worldbuilding
Inclusion of mental health

#RevPit
#Meettheeditor

03.03.2026 15:26 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I like stories with steady pacing. I want something to change in each chapter, whether that's a "big" plot reveal or a "small" character shifts (the quotes are there because I don't consider anything in a story small; if it works, it's all big).

#RevPit
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03.03.2026 15:26 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0