On the back of the MG discourse, I've been asked why US kidlit and UK kidlit are two very diff scenes right now...so I think it's time for a 🧵 #WritingCommunity

Let's start with actual rejections I received from major US publishers on sub: "middle grade is a challenging space and there is still a lot that we are trying to figure out with our program."

"we’ve been discussing our fiction program at [REDACTED] as it’s not been as successful as we’ve hoped and we’ve tried a lot of pivots."

Good Morning #RevPit and happy FriYay! It's time for another #RevThread off the back of yesterday's #10Queries, and today we're going to talk about Deep POV ... DUN DUN DUUUNNN! Firstly, what is Deep POV?

It's the process of bringing the reader inside the MC's head until their thoughts become your thoughts, and you are living/breathing their life #10Queries #Revpit When is it important, and why? (2.

Hello fam and happy Tuesday. I saw a lot of tough threads yesterday re: querying, and realized the only thing anyone can control is the query itself--not the outcome. As this is one of the opportunities in my #RevPit subs, I thought I might #RevThread about this important doc (1 You have 4 seconds. That's about the length of time to read a text message. In those 4 seconds, you need to hook the agent. Why? I timed myself reading subs for #Revpit to get the calculation right. It took, on average, 10 minutes for me to read the query, then pages (2

Alrighty, folks. I'm still sick in bed, so it's time for another #RevPit #RevThread and today we'll tackle "Show, Don't Tell" (quit ur eye-rolling!)

For the purpose of today's thread, I'll be referring to it as SDT for short. Buckle up!

#writingcommunity #writetip #writingtips Let's address a common misconception that gets people ALL kinds of riled up:

SDT is NOT about mundane description. I REPEAT: SDT is NOT about mundane description.

When you start describing the scene, and every little thing your character is doing...that's all "telling." #RevPit

All right folks. I'm sick, in bed, unable to work, so it's the perfect time for a #RevPit #RevThread! There were a lot of calls for this one, so today, let's talk about the dreaded...SYNOPSIS! #amquerying

Fact:
😭 You still have to write them even when you land an agent (sorry!) Step One: Open a blank document
Step Two: **stare**
Step Three: **stare**
Step Four: **stare**
Step Five: **sob**
Step Six: Repeat steps two-five

LOL jk. First things first. In a synopsis, everything from your main plot MUST be revealed #RevPit

It's time for some real talk on this Friday morning. Publishing might be opaque AF, but if you want some peace of mind about what's been going on in the query trench for the last **checks wrist** two yrs, read on. Some are NOT going to like what I have to say #writingcommunity Let's start with the following: The reason it feels like querying and pitch contests are "dead" is NOT "because writers aren't writing good books right now." If anything, competition is fiercer than ever because you are all so damn talented #writingcommunity

Alright fam. It's Thursday, and it's time for another #RevPit thread. On the back of yesterday's #10queries , I think it's time to discuss the query itself #amquerying #writingtips (1 You have 4 seconds. That's about the length of time to read a text message. In those 4 seconds, you need to hook the agent. Why? I timed myself reading subs for #Revpit to get the calculation right. It took, on average, 10 minutes for me to read the query, then pages (2

Woohoo! It's time for the first of my #RevPit #10Queries!!

What is it? Non-specific notes on my submissions, with hopefully helpful advice to help ALL writers. At this time, I can't guarantee feedback to these entrants, but I sure will try! The key:
A: Adult
YA: Young Adult
MG: Middle Grade
#RevPit #10Queries

I've reached the point during #RevPit where I get really down and out. For those who don't know, I'm not only a Developmental Editor, but I'm also an author, and I've been on the other side of contests more often than not. A thread. (1 Until #RevPit the idea of subjectivity didn't quite sink in. The daunting task of reading really great queries, and incredible pages...it takes a toll. Like, how am I supposed to only pick one?? At least agents can request as many awesome manuscripts as they like! (2

It was March of 2014. Our son was 7 months old, and what was meant to be a happy occasion--the first time my extended family met our miracle boy--was marred by the passing of my beloved grandfather 3 months prior. I hadn't been able to make it home for the funeral #RevPit (1

https://twitter.com/Maria_Tureaud/status/1381485627074605056

The trip itself was grand--going house-to-house, eating scones, filling up on tea at every stop, and visiting graves (as a culture, we have an interesting relationship with death). Trips home for me are never relaxing. They're excitement, then sadness, mixed with jetlag (2

2. Ted flexed his hands, balling them into fists as a crimson flush stormed up his neck. Nobody said that shit to him. Not since he'd made Billy Braiden regret his damn mouth in 8th Grade. This guy, he didn't know who the hell Ted was. But he was about to find out (19 Those were two different examples, both Deep POV, both with the same physical (visceral) show, but with two different triggers that completely changed the scene. To summarize, you need... (20

A few weeks ago I was asked to expand on 'telling' emotions in prose, vs 'showing' emotion through Deep POV. Buckle up, buttercups. This could be a long thread #writingtip #writingtips #writingcommunity (1. Telling emotion in prose: He was angry
Showing emotion in prose: An angry flush stained his cheeks and he balled his fists.

In the 2nd example, we name the emotion, but also show the reader what it looks like. This is one way to show vs tell when it comes to emotion (2.

Ok guys. Earlier this week, I promised a thread on Deep POV, as it's a common opportunity in my #revpit #10queries pages. I've been thinking about the best way to frame the discussion, and hope you all get something out of it #writingcommunity (1. Firstly, what is Deep POV?

It's the process of bringing the reader inside the MC's head until their thoughts become your thoughts, and you are living/breathing their life #10queries #revpit When is it important, and why? (2.

Hi fam. There seems to be some confusion about editors & different levels of editing available. Let's discuss the top 3 kinds of edits, starting with the most important, highlighting ways you can self-edit (from my experience as a writer/editor) before pro editing #writingtips (1 The King of All Editing is the Developmental/Content edit. When considering hiring a vetted freelance editor, this should be your first step. Not copy/line editing, not proofing. Development. A dev editor looks at the plot, arcs, sub-plots, and checks for strength/pacing (2.