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Sara Axelbaum (she/her)

@bysaraaxelbaum.bsky.social

RevPit 2026 Short List. Aspiring published author of Middle Grade children's novels. Mom. Fan of inclusion and kindness. Doer of all the things. Lover of all the life. Always tired. Never bored. www.SaraAxelbaum.com

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Sara Axelbaum (she/her)@bysaraaxelbaum.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Shout out to @cullerpictures.bsky.social for her camp counseling and fun activities! Sad my first #CampRevPit is nearly over. Camp never lasts long enough.

Revise & Resub@reviseresub.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Good morning, Campers! 🏕️ #CampRevPit is coming to an end soon. We hope you had lots of fun, met new friends and put down some words! On the last day of camp, #ShoutOut a writer friend who's inspired you, helped you along your journey, or just been a great Camp buddy. 👏

On a grassy green hill beneath a starry night sky, the caterpillar nibbles on a tree while the mantis and the firefly work on their stories. The mantis lays in the grass writing in her journal with a fountain pen and her very tall stack of papers beside her. The firefly sits in the branches of the tree with a laptop. The firefly’s butt is glowing brightly so the mantis can see to write.
Sara Axelbaum (she/her)@bysaraaxelbaum.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Always on the lookout for beta readers and critique partners for my #MG #F ! #ABCPit 🔥

Revise & Resub@reviseresub.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Hello campers! We hope you had a great time at #CampRevPit! After answering your own cabin prompt, come sit by the fire, and pitch your project for our mini mixer #ABCPit event! Be sure to tag if you're seeking alpha readers, beta readers, or critique partners. 🏕️ We're excited for your stories! 👀

In the background, an illustration with evergreen trees and mountains. The text reads: Camp Mixer. Welcome to #CampRevPit's Mixer Event! Come gather around the fire and pitch your project! Rules: - Use hashtags specific tot he age range/ genre of your project - Include the hashtag #ABCPit so everyone can find your post! - Include #ContentW if your project contains sensitive themes. Please discuss specifics with each other once you've established contact - Specify if you're seeking alpha readers, beta readers, or critique partners - Mood boards are welcome, but please no AI-Generated images Tips: - Don't be afraid to trade just one chapter first to see if you're both a good fit! - Don't be afraid to boost each other up and connect! - Have Fun!
Sara Axelbaum (she/her)@bysaraaxelbaum.bsky.social · 3mo ago

One of the best parts of getting to write this was creating the world of the Conservatory. From elevator clouds, to rainbow ivy climbing up stone walls, to trees woven together like Celtic knots, my imagination was set free. It even smells like baking brownies & cookies. I would visit in a heartbeat

Jacqui Culler@cullerpictures.bsky.social · 3mo ago

For our Discussion Den today, #CRPFantasyFoxes, let's talk setting! As fantasy writers, I know we love to worldbuild, so what is a setting in your book you’re obsessed with? Is it a place you’d like to actually visit? Is it inspired by somewhere you’ve been? Let us know!

An illustrated fox wearing a green scarf sits in front of a nighttime forest with a moon, stars, and fireflies. The text above the fox reads: #CRPFantasyFoxes DAY 9 PROMPT Discussion Den Tell us about a setting in your book you’re obsessed with!
Sara Axelbaum (she/her)@bysaraaxelbaum.bsky.social · 3mo ago

1. An aboriginal Rainbow Serpent sneeze sparks and lights the Conservatory on fire 2. A medieval Cockatrice has breath so bad that Jack nearly passes out 3. A Brazilian Encantado (which is like a pink dolphin) is saved by a puppet show Which one is the lie? #crpfantadyfoxes

Revise & Resub@reviseresub.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Good morning, #CampRevPit! 🏕️ Tuesday is #CampTrivia time! Post 3 weird facts about your WIP: 2 truths, 1 lie. Let us guess the fake.

A well-fed green caterpillar sits on a little hill to the right of the screen, eating a pile of pages labeled with the words “story notes.” On the left, a Camp RevPit flag waves at the end of a flagpole. There is a blue sky with fluffy white clouds in the background. The following text is on the picture: Day 9 CampTrivia
Sara Axelbaum (she/her)@bysaraaxelbaum.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Oh editing. But it gets better every time. #CRPFantasyFoxes

a man is typing on a laptop that has a message on the screen

ALT: a man is typing on a laptop that has a message on the screen

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Revise & Resub@reviseresub.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Good morning, Campers! 🏕️ Hope the spirits are high as we get into the second week of #CampRevPit! Today, use #GifRevisions and describe your revision process with a gif, meme, photo, or whatever visual tickles your fancy.

On a grassy green hill beneath a starry night sky, the caterpillar nibbles on a tree while the mantis and the firefly work on their stories. The mantis lays in the grass writing in her journal with a fountain pen and her very tall stack of papers beside her. The firefly sits in the branches of the tree with a laptop. The firefly’s butt is glowing brightly so the mantis can see to write.
Sara Axelbaum (she/her)@bysaraaxelbaum.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Hmm. RomCom. For kids. I'll try to put it into a middle school romance: Jack has his first crush, and it's on his best friend. Good thing they are both recruited as Keepers to save mythological creatures together. Can their bond withstand the adventure, or will their friendship go extinct instead?

Jacqui Culler@cullerpictures.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Happy Monday, #CRPFantasyFoxes! I hope you're ready to start the week with a fun game in our Discussion Den! It's genre roulette! Below this post will be a gif of genres 👀 Screenshot it and whatever it lands on, pitch your WIP in that genre!

An illustrated fox wearing a green scarf sits with its back to us. It's in front of a nighttime forest with a moon, stars, and fireflies. The text above the fox reads: #CRPFantasyFoxes DAY 8 PROMPT Discussion Den Let’s play genre roulette! Screenshot the gif and whatever it lands on, pitch your WIP in that genre!
Sara Axelbaum (she/her)@bysaraaxelbaum.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Common tropes: Hidden World ✨🚪 Reluctant Hero 🙈🦸‍♂️ Found Family 👫👫🏾👾 Uncommon tropes (are they even tropes?): Knowledge🧠>Magic🔮 Ecological Interdependence 🌳+🐝 Institutional Injustice 👹⚖️🧒🏻 #CRPFantasyFoxes

Revise & Resub@reviseresub.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Good morning, #CampRevPit! 🏕️ On #TropeSunday, tell us what tropes are in your story (on purpose or by accident). Which ones are you embracing, subverting, or reimagining? Drop a fun graphic if you're up for it! 😉

On a grassy green hill, a bright green praying mantis, a black and orange firefly, and a small green caterpillar examine the mantis’s very tall pile of story notes. The firefly is measuring the stack of paper with a tape measure while the caterpillar looks concerned. The stack of pages is waist-high to the mantis. A Campy RevPit flag flies from the top of a nearby flagpole. There is a bright blue sky with fluffy white clouds in the background. The text above them reads, Day 7: #TropeSunday
Sara Axelbaum (she/her)@bysaraaxelbaum.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Story: 🤢👫🏼🐉 🧚🏿‍♂️ 📖🐈🥚🐝👾🕊💐🛌 MC: 🤒🙅😱🐲😅🤯📚 👨‍🔬🦋🎢 ☮️🦸 #CRPCabinRaids #CRPFantasyFoxes

Arumi Writes@arumiwrites.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Congratulations on making it to Day 3 of #CampRevPit, #CRPfireflies! For a fun prompt today: describe your story with emojis! (Bonus: Also do this for your main character's arc) Here's mine: Story: 😱🎱🌲🐔😡🥺🔥☺️ MC: 🫥🤔😡😳🤔😔😌🥰

Sara Axelbaum (she/her)@bysaraaxelbaum.bsky.social · 3mo ago

MC (Jack) Fancast: Roman Griffin Davis* I think he could play the anxiety-ridden, hopeful, kind kid with the depth and sweetness it requires. Plus, his middle name is Griffin! #CRPFantasyFoxes (*Roman Griffin Davis was nominated at age 11 for playing Jojo in JoJo Rabbit)

a young boy in a red jacket is raising his arms in the air while sitting at a table .

Alt: Actor, Roman Griffin Davis, who was nominated at age 11 for playing Jojo in JoJo Rabbit. He is at the Golden Globes, wearing a red jacket and raising his arms in the air and waving while sitting at a table next to someone applauding.

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Jacqui Culler@cullerpictures.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Let’s fancast your WIP for today's Discussion Den, #CRPFantasyFoxes! Drop a gif or photo of who might play your MC and/or the villain in the movie of your book! Then give us a description of the vibes you're going for with this character so we can really picture that actor in the role!

An illustrated fox wearing a green scarf sits in front of a nighttime forest with a moon, stars, and fireflies. The text above the fox reads: #CRPFantasyFoxes DAY 6 PROMPT Discussion Den Fancast your MC or villain with a gif or photo!
Sara Axelbaum (she/her)@bysaraaxelbaum.bsky.social · 3mo ago

I love to crochet and making amigurumis is my favorite! I also love making crochet mandalas, including one that is 4 feet in diameter. 🧶 Jack's hobby is sketching. His hand always has pencil smudges on it from leaning on his sketchbook whenever he has free time. ✍️ #CRPFantasyFoxes

Jacqui Culler@cullerpictures.bsky.social · 3mo ago

For today's Discussion Den #CRPFantasyFoxes, tell us about a hobby of yours (share a pic if you want!) or a hobby you'd like to try AND tell us a hobby your MC has (doesn’t even have to be mentioned in the story)! Who knows, you might find someone in camp that you or your MC share a hobby with!

An illustrated fox wearing a green scarf sits in front of a nighttime forest with a moon, stars, and fireflies. The text above the fox reads: #CRPFantasyFoxes DAY 5 PROMPT Discussion Den Tell us about a hobby of yours or a hobby you'd like to try AND tell us a hobby your MC has!
Sara Axelbaum (she/her)@bysaraaxelbaum.bsky.social · 3mo ago

From the actual villain: "This story is about stupid kids who think that creatures are worth saving. They think that we not only caused the collapse of the ecosystem, but that we can actually DO something about it. They will believe anything science tells them!" #VillainVoices #CRPFantasyFoxes

Revise & Resub@reviseresub.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Good morning, #CampRevPit! 🏕️ Today, we give your villains a moment in the spotlight. What would they say your story is about? Pitch it from your villain's perspective. #VillainVoices

On a grassy green hill beneath a starry night sky, the caterpillar nibbles on a tree while the mantis and the firefly work on their stories. The mantis lays in the grass writing in her journal with a fountain pen and her very tall stack of papers beside her. The firefly sits in the branches of the tree with a laptop. The firefly’s butt is glowing brightly so the mantis can see to write. Day 4: #Villain Voices
Sara Axelbaum (she/her)@bysaraaxelbaum.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Step right up, kids! Do you love: Multicultural myth mashups? Science geekery like symbiosis and pollinators? Kaleidoscope meadows? Neurotic anxiety cures? And sarcastic cats? Well then THE MYTHICAL CREATURE CONSERVATORY may be just what you're craving. ✨ #CRPFantasyFoxes #DiscussionDen

Jacqui Culler@cullerpictures.bsky.social · 4mo ago

#CRPFantasyFoxes, you guys have been doing amazing with these prompts! For today's Discussion Den, tell us who your book is for, using unserious answers only! Draw on your niche settings, your target audience of one, or that thing in your story that you know someone, somewhere will also giggle at!

An illustrated fox wearing a green scarf sits in front of a nighttime forest with a moon, stars, and fireflies. The text above the fox reads: #CRPFantasyFoxes DAY 3 PROMPT Discussion Den Who is your book for? (Unserious answers only!)
Sara Axelbaum (she/her)@bysaraaxelbaum.bsky.social · 4mo ago

"Jack Allen was pretty good at everything he tried—the problem was that he tried very few things." Opening line of the book tells you most of what you need to know about where he starts the story. And then the fun begins! #CRPFantasyFoxes

Revise & Resub@reviseresub.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Good morning, #CampRevPit! 🏕️Let's start the day with your main character! Use #OneLineMC and share a line from your manuscript that tells us all we need to know about your MC’s personality.

On a grassy green hill, a bright green praying mantis, a black and orange firefly, and a small green caterpillar examine the mantis’s very tall pile of story notes. The firefly is measuring the stack of paper with a tape measure while the caterpillar looks concerned. The stack of pages is waist-high to the mantis. A Campy RevPit flag flies from the top of a nearby flagpole. There is a bright blue sky with fluffy white clouds in the background. The text above them reads, #OneLineMC
Sara Axelbaum (she/her)@bysaraaxelbaum.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Discussion Den: I like it! I love creating something that didn't exist before. And writing my way out of problems I made for myself. The eureka moment when I figure it out is the best. #CRPFantasyFoxes

Jacqui Culler@cullerpictures.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Hello campers! Since we’re the #CRPFantasyFoxes, I thought we could call our prompts the Discussion Den! 🦊 For today's prompt, I’m wondering what’s your favorite part of writing a book and why? The opening? Plot twists? Relationships? The end? Let us know!

An illustrated fox wearing a green scarf sits in front of a nighttime forest with a moon, stars, and fireflies. The text above the fox reads: #CRPFantasyFoxes DAY 2 PROMPT Discussion Den What’s your favorite part of writing a book? The opening? Plot twists? The end?
Sara Axelbaum (she/her)@bysaraaxelbaum.bsky.social · 4mo ago

In my novel, the MC sketches as he learns about the Conservatory, and my son is actually making them, like this map of the Atrium. It well represents where I am: I have everything labeled, I know what direction everything is in, and I am oriented. But none of it is real yet. #CRPFantasyFoxes

A hand-drawn map, in pencil outline only, of the inside of an Atrium, representing the inside of the Mythical Creature Conservatory as described in the novel and drawn by my 10yo son. In the center of the vertical paper is a hexagon with hexagonal platforms in the middle labeled "UpKeep Area". Each wall of the hexagonal Atrium has an archway door leading to the outside areas: On the bottom wall of the hexagon is an arch with the logo of the "MCC" on it. There is an arrow pointing to the left of that wall labeled "Portraits and Decorations" (inside the Atrium hexagon). Below that, it opens up to a space labeled "Courtyard" which has little flowers and trees sketched around the perimeter. The bottom left, outside the wall of the Atrium hexagon is labeled "Nourishment Room." Above that, beyond the top left wall of the hexagon is labeled "Supply Room" and has little boxes throughout it. Outside the very top of the hexagon wall is a semicircle with openings to the three Sanctuaries: "Land", "Water", and "Air". Continuing around the perimeter of the hexagon walls clockwise, the top right is labeled "Library" and the bottom right is labeled "Wellness Clinic."
Revise & Resub@reviseresub.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Good morning, #CampRevPit! 🏕️ Today, please draw us your #CampMap: Use a visual metaphor to describe where you are with your project. Are you lost in the woods? Climbing a mountain? Sailing the seven seas?

On a grassy green hill beneath a starry night sky, the firefly clings to a branch and dangles a tied stack of story notes from a stick with the label “Darlings” written on the top page. The caterpillar reaches for the tied bundle of notes with mouth wide open, ready to chow down. Behind the tree, which still has bite marks from the caterpillar’s previous meal, the mantis holds her claws to her face in dismay. Dawn is beginning to tint the horizon red. The image has the text: Day 2: #CampMap
Sara Axelbaum (she/her)@bysaraaxelbaum.bsky.social · 4mo ago

My camp dreams: find more awesome people to share stories with (one of the bonus benefits of writing this story is connecting with other writers, who are curious and creative by their very nature), find more critique partners, and cheer each other on. Let's go #CRPFantasyFoxes !

Jacqui Culler@cullerpictures.bsky.social · 4mo ago

#CRPFantasyFoxes, it looks like we're all getting settled into our bunks! How about a quick prompt about what your goals for camp are? Maybe you want to find a CP, have support for the trenches, or get better at sharing what you're working on? Let us know and see if someone else has the same goals!

An illustrated fox wearing a green scarf sits in front of a nighttime forest with a moon, stars, and fireflies. The text above the fox reads: #CRPFantasyFoxes, DAY 1 PROMPT, What do you hope to accomplish by the end of camp?
Sara Axelbaum (she/her)@bysaraaxelbaum.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Hello fellow campers! I am querying THE MYTHICAL CREATURE CONSERVATORY, a MG fantasy mythology mash-up. What if mythological creatures ceased to exist when we stop telling their stories? A very anxious kid named Jack must prevent their extinction at a magical Conservatory. #CRPFantasyFoxes 🦊

Revise & Resub@reviseresub.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Good morning, Campers! 🏕️ Let's kick off #CampRevPit with some introductions! Use #CampKickoff to tell us a bit about yourself and what you're working on. Pitch it in any way, shape, or form.

A well-fed green caterpillar sits on a little hill to the right of the screen, eating a pile of pages labeled with the words “story notes.” On the left, a Camp RevPit flag waves at the end of a flagpole. There is a blue sky with fluffy white clouds in the background. The following text is on the picture: Day 1: #CampKickOff
Sara Axelbaum (she/her)@bysaraaxelbaum.bsky.social · 4mo ago

My book title made it to the next round! Please cast your vote (today, March 31: voting is open for 24 hours) for The Mythical Creature Conservatory. Thank you so much for supporting our novel! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

RevPit Bracket - Round 24

Vote for your favourite novel title! Winner moves forward in the bracket. This poll is open until Apr 1 @ 11:59 PM CST.

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Allison Alexander@aealexander.bsky.social · 4mo ago

The title bracket continues with round 24: ⦁ The Mythical Creature Conservatory ⦁ The Tide Calls for Traitors Cast your vote here: forms.gle/WsjeJKcdYZkg... #RevPit #RevPitWaiting #RevPitBracket2026