Queried my Swiftie-coded, forbidden crush, "no body, no crime" YA mystery β¨
Queried my Swiftie-coded, forbidden crush, "no body, no crime" YA mystery β¨
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What are some good writing contests for finished novel manuscripts? β¨πβ¨ #writingcommunity #writingQ
Yes! I'm currently querying the manuscript for my debut novel and working on revisions for my second.
Here for the teen angst and fall vibes π Currently querying Over the Line, a YA contemporary novel with mystery, crushes, and crime.
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Currently querying a YA contemporary novel with mystery, crushes, and crime. OVER THE LINE is set on a rural peninsula where lobstering is the norm, and drama comes with the territory.
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Thank you! This is helpful. I didn't even think of it.
π¨Seeking Advice π¨
Where have you had luck finding credible beta readers?
Has anyone had positive experiences with individuals on Fiverr?
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This article gave me the push I needed this morning!
"If you find yourself stalling on an actionβany actionβbecause youβre waiting for someone to tell you itβs okay, I see you."
"Itβs sneaky, this propensity to outsource permission."
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Coffee 100% (with a dash of panic)
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Except from Over the Line, a YA novel #amquerying
Thank you!
YA lit, thank you!
Good reminder for myself as I'm writing today βοΈ
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Thanks Adam! I'm really proud of the entire setting I crafted for this book: a rural peninsula town surrounded by islands. The agent mentioned being drawn in by the setting, so that is something!
Congrats!
Love the aesthetics here! β¨
A lobster boat fire sparks mayhem in the fishing community putting the notorious Teel family under scrutiny once again, yet Jules Thatcher is drawn to them and to solving a mystery that forces her into danger.
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January: query letter sent π€
April: request for 3 chapters
September: request for synopsis
2 weeks later: request for full manuscript! π
*cue getting my hopes up way too high*
Then this week...emailed rejection letter π
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Literally was having this same experience last week with my mom π
Asking for a friend π€ Any recommendations for reputable revision services that you've had positive experiences with?
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#BluePitHype Pre-Event for #BluePit We can hardly wait until Jan 13th to see everyoneβs amazing pitches. So join use our pre-event Q&A! #BluePitHype Q&A Schedule July 8th - Introductions July 9th - Art Share July 10th - Character Interviews July 11th - Advice Share July 12th - Build Your List July 13th - #BluePit Join us starting July 8th! @bluepit.bsky.social
#BluePit is coming up fast on July 13th!
We'll be starting our pre-event Q&A #BluePitHype starting on July 8th!
We can't wait to see all your great pitches!
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Thank you so much! π€
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coastal Maine mystery with plenty of teen angst, betrayal, and late-night escapades
This week I submitted my YA pitch to @middlegradehub.bsky.social Pitch Party of 2025! I appreciated the streamlined Google Form approach for this event and can't wait to see what's to come! π #YA #writingcommunity
Thank you so much for this #10Queries feedback! It was my first time participating in #Revpit and I was ecstatic just to receive a mention π₯Ή π
Thank you so much! π Super helpful!!
Congrats! Also, question! Do you hire beta-readers from a company? Are they friends, colleagues? Looking for advice on how to get started having betas for my manuscript π€