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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
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https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="☘️" title="Shamrock" aria-label="Emoji: Shamrock"> = on the bubble/maybe
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🌱" title="Seedling" aria-label="Emoji: Seedling"> = 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
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
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#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
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#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!https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👀" title="Eyes" aria-label="Emoji: Eyes">
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#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
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#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, buthttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="❤️" title="Red heart" aria-label="Emoji: Red heart"> 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.
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#A #C #R
QL – odd comps, but
Starts 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& #39;m planning one more #10Queries each day Sat, Sun & Mon - for the stalkers& #39; with calendars
stay hydrated, out there
halfway through #RevPit #10Queries session for today
I& #39;m planning one more #10Queries each day Sat, Sun & Mon - for the stalkers& #39; 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
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#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
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#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
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#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 Ihttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="❤️" title="Red heart" aria-label="Emoji: Red heart">
MC spends most of FP wallowing, prefer more agency. Starting at wrong spot?
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#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!
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#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& #39;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& #39;t get Zoombombed).
I& #39;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& #39;t get Zoombombed).
I& #39;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& #39;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& #39;ll include a specific detail because it relates to more than one of my submissions. Oooooh, chew on that tidbit.
I& #39;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& #39;ve pinned it to my Twitter homepage in case this gets unthreaded somehow.
I& #39;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& #39;d love to learn more about
FP – lush setting, interesting characters, but work on info-dump and “on the nose” dialogue
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#A #WF
Great stakes and voice in QL for MC w/ second chance at love in setting I& #39;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.
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#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.
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#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.
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#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
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#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.
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#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
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Gotta get my hands on this
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#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
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#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.
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#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 Swipehttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="❤️" title="Red heart" aria-label="Emoji: Red heart">
FP jumps right in with MC in a relatable commuting disaster.
I want to hang out w/ this MC
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#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& #39;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& #39;ll do this again!
I& #39;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& #39;ll do this again!
Just a reminder, I will be sending feedback to all of my #10Queries submission authors after May 4th.
Don& #39;t feel bad if you recognize your sub, as I& #39;m selecting entries with which I feel I can offer some assistance. #RevPit
Don& #39;t feel bad if you recognize your sub, as I& #39;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& #39;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 soonhttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😎" title="Smiling face with sunglasses" aria-label="Emoji: Smiling face with sunglasses">
#RevPit #10Queries session updates -
Sunday Fun Day #10Queries starts @ 1 E (noon Central)
Monday& #39;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
