Nicole Frail, Book Editor

Calling all amateur detectives… 🔎

Check back with us and @courtneyumphress.bsky.social on Monday, March 30, for information about the tenth book in the And You Anthologies series!

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I guess it depends how fast you work! 😅

There's still (some) time!

In publishing, it's so important to practice emotional intelligence and learn how to navigate rejection and disappointment. Figure out coping mechanisms but also how to recognize when you need to switch strategies because the one you've been using doesn't work any more.

Who's ready?! Or... Almost ready?? Kinda ready?

Still flailing?

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When I submitted to #RevPit last year, I was curious about what happened to the previous year’s winners. In the comments below, a few folks from the 2025 cohort have reflected on their experience! We'd love to hear stories from others as well!
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If you are querying traditional publishers/agents, there is usually a section in the query letter where you list your accomplishments (in writing). This is where you list your top sales (short markets), awards and any placement that shows well. Keep a list.

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The Authors Guild is allowing more writers to certify their books are AI-free. The Authors Guild is expanding its Human Authored certification program to allow publishers and non-Guild members certify that their work is untainted by AI, according to the Guild and Publishers W…

The program allows authors to verify that their books are written completely by a human and not generated by software, and then gives them a trademarked seal to signal that the book is human authored.

Demi is chatting for #revpit #MeetTheEditor today!

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The amount of romance will probably tip it one way or the other.

If it's equal parts romance and suspense, has an HEA, and the mystery is solved at the end, then I'd call it romantic suspense. If the romance is only a small part of the plot and the the pacing is quick and focus is more on the danger/ticking clock, then I'd call it a thriller.

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Carly had her #revpit #MeetTheEditor today, too!!

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One week to go! Reminder: Our editors are available to send questions to even after #MeetTheEditor ends tomorrow. If you think of something after our sessions, feel free to ask it!

Ah, got ya! Definitely check your comps and see where they sit on bookstore shelves and what AMZ uses for their sub-categories. That should help. :)

Congrats, Lindsay!!

#MeetTheEditors: Thursday, March 5

Meet 4 of our #revpit editors today!

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Ask about our editing styles, our #MSWL, our favorite reads. Whatever you need to know before you submit to us, just ask!

100000% agreed!

Submission Anxiety? Why Your Nerves Are Actually a Good Sign Feeling nervous about querying agents? That anxiety might indicate you're a talented writer doing your research. Learn to know the difference.

Here's something agents don't always say out loud: the writers who are nervous are almost always the ones who care the most, polish the most, and write the best.

So, if you're anxious? Probably a good sign.

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What Do You Want to Know About a Book Before You Read It? - Reactor How much (or little) info do you need before you pick up a book?

The constant problem with jacket copy, if there is one, is that it can’t be for everyone

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#RevPit pro tip:

If you missed an editor's #MeetTheEditor chat, you can still @ them with questions about their MSWLs, RevPit, or whatever else

Hm... I'd be open to that! I love YA. 🫶🏼

My #revpit session from earlier today! I'm still around, though, so if you have other questions, send them over. 👋🏼👋🏼

And Hanna was chatting today too for her #revpit #MeetTheEditor session!

Raquel held her #revpit #MeetTheEdtor today, too! Check it out. :)

I think if it's accessible, it'd probably work for me. I enjoy fantasy that occurs in our world, or something close enough to it, over something massive (LOTR-ish). Totally new world, new language, new rules, epic journeys. I get lost in those types of books, and not in a good way.

Great question! Cozy mystery to me means no gore/violence/SA on the page. Usually an amateur detective. Small town. Maybe a pet/animal companion. Sometimes there may be some fantasy/magic/paranormal assumptions mixed in.