Megan Mizanty Reed

Good night sleep + coffee + no social media distractions in the early morning.

I think maybe Hemingway said that? We know he wrote while drinking a lot...!

Thanks for this! Here's my working logline (Contemporary/Upmarket):

When scandals rock a small town, a young and inexperienced mental health therapist tries to help the mayor's dysfunctional family, before she becomes embroiled in their mess.

Super helpful to know, thank you!

Thanks so much! Hoping #revpit helps the story along 💓

Haha, sure, I'll test out my logline!

"When scandals rock a small town, a new therapist helps the mayor's family before she becomes embroiled in the mess."

A bit of Schitt's Creek vibes, with some Fleabag.

Thanks for your interest!

Just drafted my app and reading up on the editors! I'm submitting a contemporary/upmarket manuscript.

Curious about this as well. That video and the sound...

I prefer real-feeling endings, even if they're not tidy or happy. A reader can sniff out when clean endings feel forced.

I suppose it's believing the ending arc of the character - bittersweet or "ever after" or somewhere in between.

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I'll be honest: Kristi Noem getting fired.

Bookwise, I read "Marigold and Rose" by Louise Gluck, which was a short and sweet story told from an unusual perspective. Love her writing.

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Morning as well, alongside the first cup of coffee. After lunch, the gas tank slowly runs to "low" after 6pm. I can only read after that...anyone else?

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Sounds good! Thank you.

Hi Madelyn! I'm reading up on all the #RevPit editors and was heartened to note your interest in women supporting women/female rage/humor. Are these factors solely within your listed genres, or could it also encompass contemporary fiction? Thank you 🙏

Hi Hanna! I'm a bit late to this party, but I just read through your #RevPit bio and wishlist. With your interest in family dynamics, are you seeking book club/upmarket reads under contemporary fiction? Thank you 🙏

Right now the hardest phase is the last round of wide-lense developmental edits, especially pacing. Hard to get out of the weeds (and trim!). Curious to read others' responses.

The other is the first 1k of the first draft. 😉

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I would love to just stick with Bluesky. I'm on IG, too. Would prefer to keep it small so time in front of a screen is for writing. Don't know how much I'm missing out on #booktok, though!

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Just finished "Heart the Lover" by Lily King. Every possible feel was felt.

Brb...back in college, riding the hormonal wave of first love(s).

(This book is marvelous so far).

Lily King makes yearning look so easy.

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I hope you enjoy it, too! Unforgettable.

The first book that comes to mind is "Lincoln in the Bardo" by George Saunders. I loved this novel to pieces....there's ghosts chatting with one another while Abe Lincoln visits his son's grave. Wildly imaginative and moving.

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When a mashup of #caturday and #5amwritersclub happens!

Mismatched woolen socks and a cuppa joe for the #5amwritersclub
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What momentous news to read this morning.

Recent library haul to haul me
through the rest of winter 💙 Now, what to read first....

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Just did! Hope the attempt to curb this backfires.

Just watched this. Highly recommend (and ironically it will get more views off late night TV).

I love your questions, @susansavagelee.bsky.social !

I usually start with one title as a placeholder. After a few revisions and critique partner feedback, the "right" title squeezes its way through.

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I'm curious about reading anything by Rebecca Yarros. Not usually a fantasy reader, but her name seems ubiquitous at our local library and bookstores.

Will also take any recs in experimental, hybrid fiction. 🙏

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Flow state is magic. So nice to find those moments.

This book is a marvel. "Beautiful Ruins" embraces failure and mistakes as part of a life's work. It sweeps through generations and continents, with characters I'll remember for a long time. So much to learn from this book about craft.....

@jesswalter.bsky.social

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