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Miranda’s #RevPit #10Queries Hashtag/abbreviations list:
#YA – young adult
#A – adult
#C – contemporary
#SFF – speculative fiction, includes science fiction, dystopia, time travel, fantasy (and technically horror, which is not on my MSWL)
#R – romance
#WF – women’s fiction
#YA – young adult
#A – adult
#C – contemporary
#SFF – speculative fiction, includes science fiction, dystopia, time travel, fantasy (and technically horror, which is not on my MSWL)
#R – romance
#WF – women’s fiction
#10Queries key
= request add pages
= on the bubble/maybe
= not requesting 4 #RevPit
QL – query letter
FP – first pages
MC – main character
GMC – goal, motivation, & conflict
SDT – show, don’t tell – 2 much naming & explaining
Info-D – info dumping, 2 much backstory
= request add pages = on the bubble/maybe = not requesting 4 #RevPit QL – query letter
FP – first pages
MC – main character
GMC – goal, motivation, & conflict
SDT – show, don’t tell – 2 much naming & explaining
Info-D – info dumping, 2 much backstory
MD 1
#A #WF
Hooky QL w/ return to hometown/reunion trope
Strong potential - old friends with new baggage
FP - Too much introspection / Not enough action
MC needs to get out of own head and into the universe faster
#A #WF
Hooky QL w/ return to hometown/reunion trope
Strong potential - old friends with new baggage
FP - Too much introspection / Not enough action
MC needs to get out of own head and into the universe faster
MD 2 - #RevPit #10Queries
#A #SFF
QL comp to Fforde, one of my faves, unique time travel concept
FP – tons of MC voice, but lots of monologuing and odd formatting
#A #SFF
QL comp to Fforde, one of my faves, unique time travel concept
FP – tons of MC voice, but lots of monologuing and odd formatting
MD 3 #RevPit #10Queries
#A #WF
A fiancée with a secret past + impending wedding = blackmail
Hooked by this QL
Voice for days in FP as MC is stalking someone!
#A #WF
A fiancée with a secret past + impending wedding = blackmail
Hooked by this QL
Voice for days in FP as MC is stalking someone!
MD 4 #RevPit #10Queries
#YA #SFF
MC old for YA, QL includes familiar mythology tropes and themes
FP – writing is strong and technically clean. Can’t find unique hook for story
#YA #SFF
MC old for YA, QL includes familiar mythology tropes and themes
FP – writing is strong and technically clean. Can’t find unique hook for story
MD 5 #RevPit #10Queries
#A #C #R
QL – odd comps, but
wounded vet romances, has unique angle
Starts with long flashback, never gets to present action in FP. Consider giving flashback in smaller chunks. Dialogue is stiff.
#A #C #R
QL – odd comps, but
wounded vet romances, has unique angleStarts with long flashback, never gets to present action in FP. Consider giving flashback in smaller chunks. Dialogue is stiff.
gotta stretch -
halfway through #RevPit #10Queries session for today
I'm planning one more #10Queries each day Sat, Sun & Mon - for the stalkers' with calendars
stay hydrated, out there
halfway through #RevPit #10Queries session for today
I'm planning one more #10Queries each day Sat, Sun & Mon - for the stalkers' with calendars
stay hydrated, out there
MD 6 #RevPit #10Queries
#YA #C
Very polished QL
MC stakes are clear and sky high
FP – voice is still strong, but might be starting in wrong place
Not enough happening by page 5
Pace = slow, but fixable
#YA #C
Very polished QL
MC stakes are clear and sky high
FP – voice is still strong, but might be starting in wrong place
Not enough happening by page 5
Pace = slow, but fixable
MD 7 #RevPit #10Queries
#A #C #R
F/F 2nd chance romance in corporate America – QL
FP – very polished, might be too ready (query-ready), but req pages to see if can add value
#A #C #R
F/F 2nd chance romance in corporate America – QL
FP – very polished, might be too ready (query-ready), but req pages to see if can add value
MD 8 #RevPit #10Queries
#YA #SFF
QL unsure of MC GMC, or why MC would agree to magic powers w/ high price
Unclear which POV in FP & if one char reading other’s mind.
Love a clearer picture of the fantasy universe
#YA #SFF
QL unsure of MC GMC, or why MC would agree to magic powers w/ high price
Unclear which POV in FP & if one char reading other’s mind.
Love a clearer picture of the fantasy universe
MD 9 #RevPit #10Queries
#A #C #R #WF
Love concept, voice & title in QL.
Reminds me of J Ryan Stradal book I
MC spends most of FP wallowing, prefer more agency. Starting at wrong spot?
#A #C #R #WF
Love concept, voice & title in QL.
Reminds me of J Ryan Stradal book I
MC spends most of FP wallowing, prefer more agency. Starting at wrong spot?
MD 10 #RevPit #10Queries
#YA #SFF
QL – you had me with “MC = not the chosen one”
FP – MC endures father’s lecture = relatable voice.
Gets right to inciting incident – YES!
#YA #SFF
QL – you had me with “MC = not the chosen one”
FP – MC endures father’s lecture = relatable voice.
Gets right to inciting incident – YES!
okay, that's a wrap for the Tinfoil Hat Friday edition of my #RevPit #10Queries
Let the speculation begin!
Let the speculation begin!
Happy Saturday, #RevPit folks.
I have one of my critique group meetings this morning (online, naturally, hope we don't get Zoombombed).
I'll be coming at you with my #Caturday edition of #10Queries in about 4 hours (around noon Central).
I have one of my critique group meetings this morning (online, naturally, hope we don't get Zoombombed).
I'll be coming at you with my #Caturday edition of #10Queries in about 4 hours (around noon Central).
Here we go, #Caturday session of #RevPit #10Queries #teasers and (hopefully) vague hints. I might not have been quite vague enough though.
Just know, a lot of times I'll include a specific detail because it relates to more than one of my submissions. Oooooh, chew on that tidbit.
Just know, a lot of times I'll include a specific detail because it relates to more than one of my submissions. Oooooh, chew on that tidbit.
I've attempted to thread these tweets to my #RevPit #10Queries session from yesterday, so scroll up to the top of this thread for my list of abbreviations and hashtags
I've pinned it to my Twitter homepage in case this gets unthreaded somehow.
I've pinned it to my Twitter homepage in case this gets unthreaded somehow.
MD 11 #RevPit #10Queries
#A #WF
Great stakes and voice in QL for MC w/ second chance at love in setting I'd love to learn more about
FP – lush setting, interesting characters, but work on info-dump and “on the nose” dialogue
#A #WF
Great stakes and voice in QL for MC w/ second chance at love in setting I'd love to learn more about
FP – lush setting, interesting characters, but work on info-dump and “on the nose” dialogue
MD 12 #RevPit #10Queries
#A #SFF
QL has epic universe w/ large cast of characters. Unclear which is MC.
universe described in FP doesn’t match w/ QL, a lot going on.
Interesting concept, but might need pruning or organization.
#A #SFF
QL has epic universe w/ large cast of characters. Unclear which is MC.
universe described in FP doesn’t match w/ QL, a lot going on.
Interesting concept, but might need pruning or organization.
MD 13 #RevPit #10Queries
#YA #C
QL - MC w/ PTSD faces loss and flirts with cute musician
Good YA voice in FP, this manuscript begs for a sound-track.
#YA #C
QL - MC w/ PTSD faces loss and flirts with cute musician
Good YA voice in FP, this manuscript begs for a sound-track.
MD 14 #RevPit #10Queries
#A #SFF
QL has a strong premise with clear stakes, comp to Octavia Butler, one of my faves
FP pulled me into MC’s struggle from the first pages. Really well written. Not sure if I could offer value. Intriguing.
#A #SFF
QL has a strong premise with clear stakes, comp to Octavia Butler, one of my faves
FP pulled me into MC’s struggle from the first pages. Really well written. Not sure if I could offer value. Intriguing.
MD 15 #RevPit #10Queries
#A #WF
Sandwich generation attorney juggles career and family – relatable premise but too long QL – shorten blurb
Nice voice in FP, love glimpse behind scenes at private practice attorney. Strong writing, just not in love with the story
#A #WF
Sandwich generation attorney juggles career and family – relatable premise but too long QL – shorten blurb
Nice voice in FP, love glimpse behind scenes at private practice attorney. Strong writing, just not in love with the story
MD 16 #RevPit #10Queries
#A #R #C #SFF?
QL teases mix of genres of contemporary romance with bit of magic
Not getting the hint of the #SFF element yet in FP. Not clear what type of story to expect, but like the writing.
#A #R #C #SFF?
QL teases mix of genres of contemporary romance with bit of magic
Not getting the hint of the #SFF element yet in FP. Not clear what type of story to expect, but like the writing.
MD 17 #RevPit #10Queries
#YA #SFF
MC returns from a rite of passage to find home deserted, must journey for answers w/ cute stranger – strong QL
FP have lush worldbuilding and deep POV
Gotta get my hands on this
#YA #SFF
MC returns from a rite of passage to find home deserted, must journey for answers w/ cute stranger – strong QL
FP have lush worldbuilding and deep POV
Gotta get my hands on this
MD 18 #RevPit #10Queries
#A #C
QL – very timely premise & concept
FP – great voice, a compelling inciting incident.
But, not my wheelhouse genre & too many POV to tackle in #RevPit timeframe
#A #C
QL – very timely premise & concept
FP – great voice, a compelling inciting incident.
But, not my wheelhouse genre & too many POV to tackle in #RevPit timeframe
MD 19 #RevPit #10Queries
#YA #SFF
QL - Relatable MC breaks rule and wrecks future prospects, must work w/ disabled character to protect world.
Good world-building in FP, dive right into the world from MC POV. Didn’t get to second POV in pages, wondering if it’s distinct.
#YA #SFF
QL - Relatable MC breaks rule and wrecks future prospects, must work w/ disabled character to protect world.
Good world-building in FP, dive right into the world from MC POV. Didn’t get to second POV in pages, wondering if it’s distinct.
MD 20 #RevPit #10Queries
#A #R #C
QL - modern love rom-com w/ dating app gone rogue, comp to Right Swipe
FP jumps right in with MC in a relatable commuting disaster.
I want to hang out w/ this MC
#A #R #C
QL - modern love rom-com w/ dating app gone rogue, comp to Right Swipe
FP jumps right in with MC in a relatable commuting disaster.
I want to hang out w/ this MC
Okay, there goes another #RevPit #10Queries session for #TeamBusinessUniKitty
I'm riding off into the mid-day sun, off to read more subs and make tough choices on which pages to request.
Join me tomorrow when we'll do this again!
I'm riding off into the mid-day sun, off to read more subs and make tough choices on which pages to request.
Join me tomorrow when we'll do this again!
Just a reminder, I will be sending feedback to all of my #10Queries submission authors after May 4th.
Don't feel bad if you recognize your sub, as I'm selecting entries with which I feel I can offer some assistance. #RevPit
Don't feel bad if you recognize your sub, as I'm selecting entries with which I feel I can offer some assistance. #RevPit
#TeamBusinessUniKitty
#RevPit #10Queries session updates -
Sunday Fun Day #10Queries starts @ 1 E (noon Central)
Monday's Getting Down to Business - 9 a.m. E (8 Central)
I just finished drafting my Sunday tweets.
You guys are so good!
Some should check your email soon
#RevPit #10Queries session updates -
Sunday Fun Day #10Queries starts @ 1 E (noon Central)
Monday's Getting Down to Business - 9 a.m. E (8 Central)
I just finished drafting my Sunday tweets.
You guys are so good!
Some should check your email soon
