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Step 1 Pick your 2 editors and 1 alternate.
But how? Look at their wishlists at http://www.reviseresub.com/editors ">https://www.reviseresub.com/editors&q... to narrow it down.
From there, look at their answers to the questions and check out their Twitter feeds and websites to get an idea of what they& #39;re like. #RevPit 2/
But how? Look at their wishlists at http://www.reviseresub.com/editors ">https://www.reviseresub.com/editors&q... to narrow it down.
From there, look at their answers to the questions and check out their Twitter feeds and websites to get an idea of what they& #39;re like. #RevPit 2/
Check out their #RevPit #AskEditor feed by searching Twitter.
For example, searching " @jenichappelle #RevPit #AskEditor" will show you mine.
If you still have other questions, feel free to ask! 3/
For example, searching " @jenichappelle #RevPit #AskEditor" will show you mine.
If you still have other questions, feel free to ask! 3/
The alternate will only receive your sub if one of your first choices caps. There is a cap of 100 entries per editor, so if it& #39;s super important to get your first choices, plan to sub as early as possible. Several editors reach their cap every year. #RevPit 4/
Step 2 If you haven& #39;t, get fresh eyes on your query and 1st 5 pages, STAT. @QueryConnection is a great place for query feedback, and you might find someone you connect with there who& #39;d look at your pages too. If you need someone to swap with, reply here & I& #39;ll boost! #RevPit 5/
Step 3 If you don& #39;t have a synopsis, write one. A lot of editors (including me) will request one with add& #39;l materials, and that could happen as early as April 18
If you need help, check out this post by agent Kaitlyn Johnson https://www.writersdigest.com/publishing-insights/mastering-dreaded-synopsis">https://www.writersdigest.com/publishin...
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If you need help, check out this post by agent Kaitlyn Johnson https://www.writersdigest.com/publishing-insights/mastering-dreaded-synopsis">https://www.writersdigest.com/publishin...
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Step 4 Prep your As to the Qs for #RevPit sub form. Character limit is 750
-Why do you write?
-On a scale of 1-10, how much tough love do you like in your revision feedback? (10 = Bring it on!)
-Why did you choose these editors as the best match for you and your manuscript? 7/
-Why do you write?
-On a scale of 1-10, how much tough love do you like in your revision feedback? (10 = Bring it on!)
-Why did you choose these editors as the best match for you and your manuscript? 7/
Step 5 Format your query and pages.
Query letter should be in Word doc format, single-spaced, with one-inch margins and a standard font (Calibri, Arial, or Times New Roman, 11 or 12 pt).
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Query letter should be in Word doc format, single-spaced, with one-inch margins and a standard font (Calibri, Arial, or Times New Roman, 11 or 12 pt).
#RevPit 8/
Manuscripts should be in Word doc format, double-spaced, with one-inch margins and a standard font (Calibri, Arial, or Times New Roman, 11 or 12 pt)
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Step 6 You will need a Google account to use the submission form. So if you don& #39;t have one, sign up for one.
**You& #39;ll get emails from editors at the address you enter into the form. But you& #39;ll get your confirmation at the email you sign in to Google with
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**You& #39;ll get emails from editors at the address you enter into the form. But you& #39;ll get your confirmation at the email you sign in to Google with
#RevPit 10/
Step 7 Read all the info on the #RevPit website
-Schedule http://reviseresub.com/annual-contest/schedule
-How">https://reviseresub.com/annual-co... to Submit http://reviseresub.com/annual-contest/how-to-submit
-Prizes">https://reviseresub.com/annual-co... http://reviseresub.com/annual-contest/prizes
-FAQ">https://reviseresub.com/annual-co... http://reviseresub.com/faq
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-Schedule http://reviseresub.com/annual-contest/schedule
-How">https://reviseresub.com/annual-co... to Submit http://reviseresub.com/annual-contest/how-to-submit
-Prizes">https://reviseresub.com/annual-co... http://reviseresub.com/annual-contest/prizes
-FAQ">https://reviseresub.com/annual-co... http://reviseresub.com/faq
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Reach out to the community. Offer feedback to others, ask questions, play games. Engaging with other authors during events like this is a great way to find CPs and make other writing friends. #RevPit 12/
After you& #39;ve done all this, if you have other #RevPit questions, feel free to reach out to me, @ReviseResub, or any of the other editors.
Have fun and good luck! I& #39;m rooting for you!
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Have fun and good luck! I& #39;m rooting for you!
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If youâve entered #RevPit in previous years, what tips would you add for authors new to the annual contest?
