So when you're writing a query letter, you're not trying to make someone love the story.
You're trying to show them how they can sell it.
A successful query generally makes a book proposal much easier. In fact, I've seen proposals that use some of the wording from the query.
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The book proposal is about selling your book to the publisher. It's telling the pub why they should distribute your book. In the book proposal, the agent has to include things like comp titles, where it fits in the market, and how to position it.
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Hi Jen! Curious to hear your thoughts on genre blending in a novel. It's becoming more popular and as someone writing a genre blender, I wonder if there are some dos and don'ts you've spotted as an editor #AskEditor #RevPit
When it comes to querying, "the reader" is the agent. And this is a different audience than "the reader" for your book. An agent isn't just reading to be entertained. They're thinking about the next step of their job: the book proposal they will send to editors.
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⭐ All writing craft advice is really about how to use reader expectations to have an intentional impact on the reader.
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Gooood morning #RevPitWaiting!
I am a writer of sci-fi, fantasy and now horror as well with occasional snark and humour.
Unemployed resident of Namibia living just south of the Skeleton Coast + gamer. Discovered my passion for #Writing 2 1/2 years ago and been hooked since. My 2nd #Revpit so far.
What does considering reader really mean though?
In the ms, it means knowing what your readers expect + using that to meet their expectations +surprise them. It means thinking about how each element of your ms impacts them--plot, character, pacing, worldbuilding, voice
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This can be really hard when you've spent months or even years working on a ms. But if you want to succeed in publishing, you have to be able to make the distinction. Once you put your ms out into the world, it's no longer just for you. Which means you have to consider readers.
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Tough love time:
Your book is not your baby.
It is a product.
Your agent is not your knight in shining armor.
They are a professional who sells distribution rights to a product (aka your book)
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If you've followed me for a while, you'll know that mindset is always where I start, and the mindset for any author who wants to publish, whether querying agents or self-publishing, needs to focus on the business.
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Let's start with some general advice about querying a novel, but I'm going to skim past what you'd normally see and go into more specifics.
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Hello fellow #revpit participants. I'm Sara, a contemporary romance writer (hopeless romantic over here). Originally from MI (MSU grad) now living in IA with my college sweetheart. I love baking, rugby and hockey, board games, and trivia. Hoping to connect with fellow romance writers.
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Writer of dark fiction with a dash of dark humor! The humor stems from my own coping mechanism with tough times.
Father of 4, husband of 1, and disabled after cancer. #Writing became a passion and a calling! Also avid gamer and a forever DM ( #DnD). My 2nd #RevPit! 👋😃
Hey all! I'm Adrienne, and I've been writing fantasy for the better part of twenty years. I submitted my gothic sapphic vampire novel, The God of the Mists. I did #RevPit last year, had so much fun, and met so many wonderful people. Can't wait to meet more of you!
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I'm Gert from Hertfordshire, 17 miles north of London. I have one creaky 19 year old cat and a mad, 11 year old ginger. I have a bionic hip, seven guitars, and I'm part of a Steampunk band called Ghostfire. I love writing, but I'm a born procrastinator and easily distracted.
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Hela here. I'm your resident mediocre Magic the Gathering player, Bar trivia champion, beta reading enthusiast and owner of two fluffy kittens.
You can catch me chilling on my porch writing and watching the birds and shifting light in the trees while I think about the moon.
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I’m Allison. Currently snowed in. I write genre stories about folks on the outside barging in, and I work at a youth arts center championing music, theater, and dance.
Cat-mom of two, cyclist, photographer, cozy gamer, recovering film student, community band member
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Hi, I'm Amy! I'm queer, neurodivergent and have a host of chronic illnesses. I'm a trad-pub hopeful, with a dream of reducing my corporate work to maybe 3 days a week so I can focus on writing. I'm not a native English speaker and I live in the beautiful town of Kraków, PL 🇵🇱
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#RevPit submission MC: ice cold lemonade, a little too sour.
WIP MC: Pomegranate wine, watered down a bit because we don’t want to be too decadent.
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#revpit hopefuls if you were a ghost host in your book whats a piece of gossip you'd share about your characters/story
I'll go first :
“Last night they say a thief stole a ghost, a siren took a final bow, and the Haloed Heir swears he’s innocent. Now that's what I call a night for the stars!"
When I'm not writing (which I usually am), I will pick up a crochet hook & yarn. I'm working on a granny-square sweater for @slightlyfb.bsky.social (Watson) at the moment. I also like to cook/bake, and I'm working on getting back into reading after a long hiatus (due to Reasons)
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The schedule for 2026 RevPit's AskEditor sessions.
Today's #AskEditor sessions are coming to you from @jenichappelle.bsky.social at 10 AM; @fromcarly.bsky.social at 12 PM; and yours truly at 2 PM! Drop by and ask your writing, editing, querying, or publishing questions. #RevPit
Oh, that's fun!
Malachi: the best whiskey I have, neat (and a side of prayer that he likes it)
Lia: caramel macchiato, but make sure the beans are from sustainable sources
Rita: water because she's going to spend her time hovering over Malachi to ensure his safety
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Hiya! For me, outside of consuming stories (books, TV shows, video games), it's travel, meetings with friends, hiking (tho I haven't been able to do it in a long time - excited to restart now I'm strong enough again!), and sailing (when I have time/money for it).
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Hello fellow #RevPit hopeful! While genre specialization was a priority for me as well, I specifically chose my editors based on their editorial process and communication style. #RevPitWaiting
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Our one-hour #AskEditor sessions are live this week!
Pop on with any of your questions. They can be related to #revpit or they can be more general editing/publishing questions.
Monday's sessions are:
@jenichappelle.bsky.social
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@aealexander.bsky.social
Have a great week!
Morning, #RevPit hopefuls! 😄
Tell me your hobbies outside writing.
Me? Yoga, skiing, hiking, biking, power-walking, national parks, and Finnish saunas. Also a total foodie over here.
Any fellow wannabe gourmet chefs?
Here’s some of the food I’ve made lately.
I jumped on the band wagon too late and just missed the entry time for #RevPit but I'm so excited for everyone who entered! It's such an amazing opportunity!!
Morning #RevPit folks!
You’re in charge of serving drinks at a party. What are you giving your MC’s based on their vibes alone? 🍹🍵🥤
I’ll go first!
FMC: strong coffee with a shot of whiskey ☕️
MMC: top shelf scotch and a hug 🥃
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