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#CampRevPit #CRPWizardWasps I'm sworn to secrecy. Not for me, but for my people. They shouldn't bear the weight of my choices. Now this boy storms in, blind to the fallout, ready to unravel everything. One person can be wise. But people can't be trusted to do the right thing. Why can't he see that?

𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟰: #VillainVoices Good morning, #CampRevPit! Today, we give your villains a moment in the spotlight. What would 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 say your book is about?

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.

I feel like I'm closing on the final leg of a marathon. I still have a few people reviewing my pages but I'm nearly there. My focus is on reading over writing for the time being. But it's a welcomed break. #crpwizardwasps #camprevpit

DAY 2 #𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗠𝗮𝗽 Hope your first night by the fire sparked your inspiration! 🔥 Today, your manuscript is your map. What stage of your project are you at? Are you lost in the woods? Climbing a mountain? Sailing the seven seas? Use a visual metaphor or a gif, or even draw us a map. #CampRevPit

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. Text overlaid on the blue sky reads, #CampMap. What stage of your project are you at, Campers?

#CRPWizardWasps #campkickoff #camprevpit I am working on any final tune-ups to my query package before hitting those query trenches 😅

DAY 1 #𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗞𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗼𝗳𝗳 Good morning, scribbler bugs! Let's kick off #CampRevPit with some positive vibes! Tell us—what will you be working on during Camp? Pitch it in any way, shape, or form that fits your mood.

a drawing of a green field and three bug friends - a mantis, a firefly and a caterpillar, prepping a pile of papers together. A flagpole with the Camp Revpit flag is at their side. #CampKickoff

Thank you so much @kala-g-writes.bsky.social! I'm so excited right now, I don't know how I'm supposed to get through the rest of this workday! Congrats to all the #revpit winners, runner-ups, and everyone who was brave enough to enter. You're all stars ⭐

Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · last yr.

Editor Kala Godin @kala-g-writes.bsky.social has chosen HARLOW JAMES CAPTURES THE MOON (MG SciFi) by Jennifer Schoenecke @jenshoes.bsky.social as her runner-up. #RevPit

Editor Kala Godin @kala-g-writes.bsky.social has chosen HARLOW JAMES CAPTURES THE MOON (MG SciFi) by Jennifer Schoenecke @jenshoes.bsky.social as her runner-up. #RevPit

Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · last yr.

Now to announce our runners-up! Each runner-up receives amazing prizes! This year, they'll receive feedback on their query, synopsis, and first pages from Megan Manzano + a 1 on 1 coaching session w/ Jessica Conoley of The CE Coaches @thececoaches.bsky.social #RevPit

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Entrants of our Annual Contest have the opportunity to win feedback and developmental edits on their full manuscript from one of our profes

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Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · last yr.

Without further ado, here’s what you’ve all been waiting for! It’s winner and runners-up announcement time! #RevPit

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Anaïs Garnett (Writer)@anais-garnett.bsky.social · last yr.

A huge thank you to all of the editors for their time! I learned so much again this time around :) Thanks as well to the community for being so open, caring, and fun!! Especially thank you @ambucsaru.bsky.social for your prompts - it made the wait that much easier, even enjoyable!! #RevPitWaiting

A. M. Bucsaru is AGENTED@ambucsaru.bsky.social · last yr.

#RevPitWaiting T-2! Before a 'journey' that I've started is coming to an end, I like reminding myself of what I'm thankful for. What good things have come from the journey. Things that I wouldn't have had if I didn't put myself out there to possibly experience disappointment. [pls not me lol]

4/12 - THANK YOUs. Is there anyone you’d like to thank? Someone who made #RevPitWaiting better? Who helped you get to today?

Madelyn Knecht ✨🌈@madelynknecht.bsky.social · last yr.

Alright, ending my crazy day with some #RevPit #10Queries! Legend: A - Adult YA - Young Adult MG - Middle Grade F - Fantasy SF - Science fiction CF - Contemporary fantasy T - Thriller H - Horror

Allison Alexander @aealexander.bsky.social · last yr.

It's time for #10Queries SNEAK ATTACK! I had some extra time today, so let's goooo. #RevPit

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Alt: Scene from the TV show Kim's Convenience. Korean man in a plaid shirt looking around nervously. Text reads, "Sneak attack!"

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Kala Godin @kala-g-writes.bsky.social · last yr.

Welcome to my last session of #10Queries for #RevPit! QL- Query Letter 5PS- First 5 pages MG- Middle Grade YA- Young Adult A- Adult SF/S- Science Fiction/Speculative H- Horror F- Fantasy R- Romance M/T- Mystery/Thriller C/GF- Contemporary/General Fiction

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Kala Godin @kala-g-writes.bsky.social · last yr.

Thanks for coming to hang out with me today for my first session of #10Queries for #RevPit! Meet me back here tomorrow at the same time for more chaos!

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Kala Godin @kala-g-writes.bsky.social · 2y ago

Check back here later this week for a couple of my #10Queries sessions @reviseresub.bsky.social

Madelyn Knecht ✨🌈@madelynknecht.bsky.social · 2y ago

Welcome to my first #10Queries thread! It may be a bit slow going because of work, but I'm here and ready to go! #RevPit #RevPitTeasers Guide: A: Adult MG: Middle Grade YA: Young Adult F: Fantasy T: Thriller M: Mystery R: Romance SF: SciFi H: Horror

A. M. Bucsaru is AGENTED@ambucsaru.bsky.social · 2y ago

Huge shoutout to my CP, a brilliant UK screenwriter, whose insight makes my work stronger. Grateful for my alpha readers (aka my family) and the amazing beta readers who’ve helped along the way! #Revpitwaiting

#RevPitWaiting day 15! With #revpit 10queries starting to pop up, this is a great chance to give a shoutout to someone who helped you with your QP or MS! Did anyone post their query on r/pubtips? Do you have any great beta readers or critique partners? Resources to share?

3/31 - CP Shoutout. Is there anyone that played an important role in getting your manuscript ready for #RevPit? Give them a shoutout!

Jeni Chappelle @jenichappelle.bsky.social · 2y ago

All the #RevPit editors are available to hire outside the contest. Many (me included) work w genres/ages not in our RevPit MSWL. We keep MSWLs limited, in part, for genre coverage. So please--hire us, share our content, refer others so we can keep doing these events that help writers

Tahira Heru | Andree Koehler@theru.agnubloom.com · 2y ago

First, you are fantastic and even though I know I'm not in this bunch (different genre), I would LOVE to work with you. Your guidance is just what I need and I'd love to sit and talk about some of the issues you described that follow me about like this:

Jeni Chappelle @jenichappelle.bsky.social · 2y ago

All right, #RevPit, who's ready for my first #10Queries?

A. M. Bucsaru is AGENTED@ambucsaru.bsky.social · 2y ago

#Revpitwaiting I have a YA Fantasy platonic soulmates story about soul collectors, a philosophical dystopian short story that just needs an editor, and a picture book about being gentle with small dogs. I think I might be an agents worst nightmare. Pick a lane!

Top left: the ferryman of hades
Top Center: Best Friends and Together forever in frilly pink
Top Right: Pouring wine and Title: The Unburdened
Center Left: Mascarade Masks
Center: Angel and the Grim Reaper sipping coffee
Center Right: Poison sign
Bottom Left: Old Castle Hallway
Bottom Center: A magical portal
Bottom Right: A person standing in front a time piece hanging from the sky

Top Left: Title: The Overseer
Top Center: The Creation of Adam but with robot hands
Top Right: Robots in dominion over other robots
Center Left: Streaming Code
Center: AI coded to look like man
Center Right: A futuristic robot
Bottom Left: The human brain wired with code
Bottom Center: The creation or destruction of the universe in fire
Bottom Right: A robot in submission

#RevPitWaiting Day 12! #RevPit peeps!! I'm so excited for this one! I find that the best way to reduce querying anxiety or just anxiety about a book in general is to work on something else, so my writing joy is not hinged on a single project. Do any of you have other WIPs cooking? 🧑‍🍳 👀

3/28 - Other WIPs. Are there any other WIPs you have/are working on? Share some more about them! Moodboards are welcome

A. M. Bucsaru is AGENTED@ambucsaru.bsky.social · 2y ago

So many amazing authors out there! For modern inspiration I love Jessica Townsend & Jackie Yeager for their whimsy and wonder. Shoutout to Andy Weir for making long science exposition compelling & Leo Tolstoy for taking so many hours of my time but making every moment count. #revpitwaiting #revpit

#RevPitWaiting Day 11! (I said day 9 twice 🫣 oops) #revpit Share your favorite authors! Were there any which made you say, "I will write my own book?"

3/27 - Fav Author. Who are your favorite authors and why? Have any of them been a source of inspiration for you?

Kala Godin @kala-g-writes.bsky.social · 2y ago

#RevPitTeaser Welcome to my teaser thread! In which nothing will make sense. There will be nothing but chaos, and maybe the tiniest tidbits of advice.

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A. M. Bucsaru is AGENTED@ambucsaru.bsky.social · 2y ago

All my sweet boys. Huey Lewis a 7 year old terrier chihuahua, Hemingway a 13 year old terrier, and Lucius a 5 year old monster . . . I mean papillon. And spinner, my little audax jumping spider. They make my heart happy everyday. #revpitwaiting

A terrier chihuahua mix, a Norfolk terrier, and a papillon mix

#RevPitWaiting Day 9! #RevPit PETS PETS PETS!! 🐶🐱🐹 Give us your virtual pets, your angel pets, animals that hang around your home! And obviously, your furry friends. (I am very allergic to cats so can't wait to see pics with feline friends)

3/26 - Pets! Be it the pets that live in your home, ones with angel wings, virtual, or anything in between. Share pics! 🐶

Madelyn Knecht ✨🌈@madelynknecht.bsky.social · 2y ago

Did I just fall in love...? #RevPit #RevPitTeasers

A. M. Bucsaru is AGENTED@ambucsaru.bsky.social · 2y ago

Hi #revpitwaiting! I don’t write to music, but I play the Fallout 4 main theme when I think about Harlow James. Its eerie softness gives me chills when I picture him reaching the city—skyscrapers looming, forgotten technology being restored. A ghost of a world, but he finds a flicker of hope.

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#revpitwaiting day 9! Let's get GROOVY everyone! 💃 We did visual aesthetics for our #revpit books, and now it's time for sound!

3/25 - Theme Song. Do you have a theme song or a playlist for your book? Share it with us! 🎶

A. M. Bucsaru is AGENTED@ambucsaru.bsky.social · 2y ago

#revpitwaiting 🖤Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë 🕷️Project Hail Mary 🫣Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier 🦠The Stand by Stephen King 🦡His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman 🕵️‍♀️ And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie 🧛 Dracula by Bram Stoker 🚂 Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy 👾The Tripods by John Christopher

Welcome back #revpit! I hope the weekend treated you well and that you're reading for day 8 of #revpitwaiting! Share your favorite books! maybe we can find people with similar tastes and become reading buddies 😊 I've been dying to use the StoryGraph buddy read option!

3/24 - Fav Book. What is your favorite book of all time and why? If you can’t choose one, give us more! 📚

Emmie March @emmiemarch.bsky.social · 2y ago

Perfect Saturday morning writing session. #writing #writingcommunity #amwriting #scifi

A terrier and a papillon sleeping on my keyboard as I write

So #revpit finally got me to dust off my dormant BlueSky and I’ve enjoyed the games people are playing while we wait and would love to meet some new authors! Expanding my horizons to #authorsofbluesky but if anyone has fave communities here (romance writer, if that helps), I’d love to hear!