#questpit
#W
Hunger games but if the tributes were superhuman.
When Alexandra is sent to a school for superhuman delinquents, sheβs selected to compete in a powerful, but deadly competition. Now she must win the superhuman cup or die trying. π¦Έπ»ββοΈπ₯
Is it too much to ask a guy not to meet up at night for a first date? Because of a past experience I have some concerns about it but donβt want to be difficult.
This may not be a super hot take but beta reading is not an excuse to tear down someone's writing. It's okay to be honest, but it should be done in a respectful way. If it's not something you'd want someone to say to you, you probably shouldn't say it about someone else's work.
My brutally honest sister who works in publishing just told me my book reads like a published novel so no matter what happens in the query trenches I will take that as a win haha.
What's the ethic for tagging authors in positive book reviews? I personally feel like maybe it's not a good option because I worry I'll misspeak or say something wrong by mistake, but I'd always love to brighten their day with a positive review. π
a big agent who rarely personalizes gave me the sweetest feedback about my writing and voice (the pacing and world building were what caused her to pass) but she encouraged me to query her again in the future and I definitely will with my current
#wip
#amquerying
#queerpit
is supposed to be an event to spread positivity and support so please don't police other people's identities. There might be reasons they don't state their sexuality on social media. It might not be safe for them to. Be kind plz π₯°
Hi
#writingcommunity
! Introducing myself. Iβm Haley. Iβm a dyslexic, bisexual writer of YA and MG fantasy novels about mermaids, superheroes, and princesses. My passions outside of writing are acting and modeling.
can we bring back
#WritersOfTwitter
again? i would love to meet some new writer friends (& hype up the ones iβm lucky to know already) so go ahead and (re)introduce yourself! ππ
My querying process so far: Send out queries for this book that has made my depression skyrocket (this book is cursed why did I even write it? π), get rejections, cry, eat ice cream. Does anyone feel me? π
#amquerying
#WritingCommmunity
Letβs spread some positivity so Iβd love to hear about what people tell you is your strength in writing? For me itβs usually narrative and character voice. π
#questpit
#W
When Alexis is injuried in a boat accident, her mermaid obsessed boyfriend convinces her to join a mermaid hunting group to pay for her medical bills. But as a mermaid, Alexis must keep her identity a secret before she becomes the groupβs next victim. π§π»ββοΈβοΈ
Just know that even if you didnβt get any agent likes today even if youβre struggling in the query trenches your stories are still amazing and they still mean something to people. Publishing is such a tough business that relies a lot on marketability and doesnβt always have to
Just to address the dream agent conversation I just have to say that any agent who is kind and passionate enough to want to represent my work will be a dream agent to me (if Iβm lucky enough to get one ofc) π
When Ruby is taken to a magical land, she must fill the shoes of fairytale characters to see if sheβll survive their journeys like they did before she disappears forever. ππ
#questpit
#middlegrade
βmagical trials. β¨
βfairytale characters. π°
βa talking frog. πΈ
This might not be unpopular necessarily, but although badass strong female characters are fantastic and amazing, I think gentle female characters with golden hearts should also be able to fit under the strong female characters trope.
Fourth Wing x Hunger Games but with superheroes.
- superhero boarding school. π¦Έπ»ββοΈ
- a deadly competition. π
- bisexual superhumans. π
- fight training. πββοΈ
- lots of deadly missions. π¦Ήπ»
- the βI didnβt ask for these powers.β trope. β¨
#pitlight
#yafantasy
@MikeyDiMercurio
Iβm a bit confused as to why guys see this as a red flag though. Iβm open to meeting at night eventually just not at the moment because of a really bad past experience I had where I didnβt take proper precautions.
Told myself I was quitting writing but then had the obsessive urge to write this superhero sequel and the words are just flowing. Plz let this be the book that gets me an agent if my outstanding queries don't work out haha.
Question: Is younger YA a thing in the market today? I feel like my book isn't as mature as a lot of the YA I read, but I also feel like it's way too mature for MG.
Would anyone possibly be interested in beta reading the first chapter (10 pages) and or swapping first chapters of my YA mermaid book. I posted the pitch below. Iβm looking for 1-3 ppl.
When Alexandraβs cousin is murdered on a mission, she must discover who killed her to get justice before she becomes a supervillain, or worse, the killerβs next victim. π¦Έπ»ββοΈπ
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#YAfantasy
#Q
- superhero school. π«
- bisexual superhumans. π¦Έπ»ββοΈ
- faulty powers. β¨
Just want to say as a bisexual woman that people who want to be LGBTQ allies arenβt necessarily going to know everything right away. Thereβs definitely a difference between homophobic ill intentioned people and those who just want to learn. Canceling someone for not knowing
Guess this could be a good time to announce that I am now a Teen Library Assistant
@darienlibrary
and an Acquisitions Assistant at
@SmashBearPH
I canβt wait to share my passion for books with the teens and learn more about editing. π«Άπ»
Hi everyone! My name is Haley. I write Young Adult Thrillers/Mysteries. Iβm currently editing one book but I have a few ideas to choose from for my next on.
#WritersMayhemOfMay
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Those query rejections that say they know you'll find a great agent and they can't wait to read about your success are so sweet. Very grateful for any agent who takes the time out of their day to personalize. π₯Ή
Honestly I've gotten to the point where I'm totally happy just writing for fun. Getting a book published would still be a dream come true, but at this point I'm mainly writing for myself. βΊοΈ
The guy I just went on a date with ended up being a homophobic evangelical Christian π I told him I didnβt agree with what he said but no way in hell was I telling him about my bisexuality.
I've been trying to find the right words but am honestly at a loss for them. It is never acceptable to bully or harass another writer or make fun of their work. Those screenshots are heartbreaking and I hope everyone involved does some self reflection and learns that it's never
Would anyone possibly be interested in beta reading the first chapter and or query of my MG fantasy here is the pitch:
When Ruby finds herself in a magical land, she must fill the shoes of fairytale characters to see if sheβll survive their journeys like they did.
Hi agents! For shoot your shot Saturday I
#amquerying
my superhero mystery. π¦Έπ»ββοΈ
Pitch: When Alexandraβs cousin is murdered on a mission, she must discover who killed her to get justice before she becomes a supervillain, or worse, the killerβs next victim.
#Shootyourshotsunday
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When Alexis is injuried in a boat accident, her mermaid obsessed boyfriend convinces her to join a mermaid hunting group to pay for her medical bills. But as a mermaid, Alexis must keep her identity a secret before she becomes the groupβs next victim.
#UnhingedPit
for my YA Emily Windsnap x H2O just add water book about teen mermaids who join a mermaid hunting group to pay for medical bills after a boat accident. Oh, and their boyfriends are unhinged mermaid hunters. π§π»ββοΈ
I'm the type of writer who starts with my characters and comes up with plots later. My plot most likely will not remain the same as when it first started. My superhero book was originally a contemporary mystery and my mermaid book was originally a vampire book.
I think I might just take writing as a hobby for a while if this doesn't work out and not worry about trying to get anything published. If something happens with my querying process, that would be amazing, but I think putting all of my hope into it is just very mentally draining.
When Ruby finds herself in a magical land, she must fill the shoes of fairytale characters to see if sheβll survive their journeys like they did.
#Leappitch
#mgfantasy
#writerscommunity
I want to participate in
#queerpit
so bad but my book is not finished lol, but I just have to say these pitches are PHENOMENAL! I canβt wait to read all these books π₯
I just want to say thank you so much to all of the agents out there who took the time to give me a personalized rejection with feedback. Theyβve seriously helped me clean up my manuscript so much. Yβall are the best π€
#amquerying
When Alexandra blows another mission, sheβs sent to what is supposed to be a superhero training camp, but when sheβs selected to compete in a deadly superhuman competition, she must learn how to use her new powers if she wants to survive.
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Me thinking superheroes was a dead genre but then remembering that Red Queen an incredible successful series was all about people with superpowers. Maybe hope is not lost.
Me while writing my book: this is the worst thing to ever be written.
Me reading it: okay this actually much better than I thought ahaha
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Trying to start a new trend. Whatβs a line from your book that is something you would actually say. Hereβs mine bc this was actually me in college lol. π¦Έπ»ββοΈ
Hey guys! Quick question because I'm just a bit curious if anyone could know what's happening. I've had several people (including industry professionals) read my latest and final version of my query and opening pages and all of them said both were very strong and that they
Pitch for my new speculative contemporary Mermaid
#WIP
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When a group of girls become mermaids, itβs is all fun and games until they find out their boyfriends are mermaid hunters. π§π»ββοΈπ
TW: anxiety. My anxiety has gotten really scary lately to the point where Iβm in this constant state of shortness of breath and Iβm hoping I feel better soon once life calms down but medication hasnβt helped much.
Pitch: When Alexandraβs cousin dies trying to save her on a mission, she must discover who killed her to get justice before she becomes a supervillain, or worse, the killerβs next victim. π¦Έπ»ββοΈπ₯
#LeapPitch
#YoungAdult
#yafantasy
#WritingCommmunity
When Alexandraβs supervillain cousin dies trying to save her on a failed mission, Alexandra must discover who killed her to get justice and become a superhero before she becomes a supervillain, or worse the killerβs next victim. π¦Έπ»ββοΈβπ₯
#Midpointmoodboard
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