#revpit

Hey all!

Sorry I’ve been kinda inactive these last few days.

I’m still in the running for #RevPit and polishing my request materials has been my main focus (besides school lmao)

Anyway, if any of you have a favorite self care or stress relieving activity (or a fun new show that’s on Netflix or Hulu) id love that💛💛 looking to get my mind off of this stress lol.

I love you guys to death! Drop your recs in my inbox or the comments, and thanks for all the good vibes you’ve been sending my way💜 (pls keep them coming if you can)

TLDR; Bea is stressed and wants you to comment the best way to de stress or your favorite guilty pleasure food/show/activity.

Love you all to the moon and back

Xx

Updates from the Editor's Desk

#RevPit 2024 Showcase and a master post for The Writer's Corner.

Hey Story Crafters,

The RevPit 2024 Showcase goes LIVE TODAY at noon/12 PM EDT! Come check out the hard work all the RevPit winners put into their query letters and first 5 pages: https://reviseresub.com/showcase

If you’re interested in learning about their RevPit experience, make sure to visit the #RevPitClassof24 thread on X/Twitter, where they responded to the prompts listed below:

As a first-time RevPit editor, the entire contest (from pre-contest events all the way up to the showcase) has been an exciting, rewarding experience. I really appreciate the RevPit Board for giving me the opportunity to participate as a RevPit editor, and I’ve enjoyed getting the chance to interact with both the other RevPit editors and all of the authors in the RevPit community, and working with my contest winner, Jacqui Culler (@CullerPictures)!

As many of us continue on our writing journeys, I thought I’d put together a master post of The Writer’s Corner posts that cover craft topics.

Master Post of Craft Topics

General Writing Tips

What Makes a Story Compelling?

Point of View + Psychic Distance

Saving Multiple Drafts of Your Writing

3 Tips for Staying Inspired During the Writing Process

How to Avoid Stalling During the Writing Process

Let’s Talk Flashbacks

Time in Storytelling

Writing Tips for Characters

3 Tips for Creating a Memorable Main Character

Make Your Main Character Shine

Profile of a Main Character

Character Development: First Conflict Event

The Value of Side Characters

Looking at Character Archetype: The Strongest Character

The Wound that Haunts Characters

Creating Physical Wounds for Your Characters

Relationship Mapping Part 2

Writing Tips for Dialogue

Let’s Talk Dialogue:

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Writing Tips for Fight Scenes

Writing Fight Scenes Part 1

On Writing Fight Scenes: A Long Post

Example of an Effective Fight Scene: A Brief Breakdown

Post-Novel Writing Tips

On Consistency and Beginnings

Titles & Expectations

Let’s Talk About Sequels Part 1

Let’s Talk Query Letters

If you’re interested in talking with me about craft topics, or if there is any you’d like me to cover in the newsletter, get in touch! I also still have some openings for editing projects this summer, so please check out my services and send me an email if you’re interested in working with me!

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I mostly edit fantasy, dark fantasy, science fiction, and horror, but I’m open to working in most genres if an author and I fit well together (like cozy mysteries!).

Until next time!

Best,

Leah

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Updates from the Editor's Desk

✨A brief announcement! 🌸

Hi Story Crafters,

A short post this time!

The biggest news I have to share is that the #RevPit 2024 winners will be announced today, Monday, April 15 at noon (12 p.m.) ET! 🎉🥳

A big thank you to everyone who participated this year! There were SO MANY amazing submissions, it was hard to narrow the selection down to one finalist and one runner-up. I managed to do it…somehow.

Please remember that if you weren’t chosen, it’s not a reflection on your ability as an author. It just means that your book may need more work that the time frame allows, or it’s ready for querying.

You’re all amazing writers and I look forward to seeing where you take your books!

I’m currently busy with client work and prepping for my #RevPit winner, so no craft thoughts today. I’ll have more for you next time!

Also, if I gave feedback on your query letter + first 5 pages during my 10Queries sessions, you can expect an email from me by this weekend! Keep an eye out for it!

And, as always, if you’ve got a finished manuscript and you’re looking for an editor, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

Send me an email!

Until next time!

Best,

Leah

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