@mrmitl.bsky.social
Multi-genre writer that is attempting to finalize THE FORGOTTEN KINGDOM. Will the dream happen? Will it not? Who knows, follow as we both find out.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Ever had the rejection saying your opening isn’t “pulling them in?” There are many reasons someone doesn’t connect with your first page, but here’s a few of the biggest reasons we see agents/editors stop reading.
Keep going. I swear, the beginning is the hardest part.
#amwriting #amquerying
Keep going. I swear, the beginning is the hardest part.
#amwriting #amquerying
November 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Reposted
Hide and seeker x Mayan myths
Ixtab, Mayan goddess of Death, haunts a little Mexican town, dragging people to Xibalbá, the land of the dead. She's got Gustavo, and his sister Alondra would do anything to save him... even descending to hell
#Ghostpit #YA #H #OWN #POC #Querying
Ixtab, Mayan goddess of Death, haunts a little Mexican town, dragging people to Xibalbá, the land of the dead. She's got Gustavo, and his sister Alondra would do anything to save him... even descending to hell
#Ghostpit #YA #H #OWN #POC #Querying
October 30, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Finally brought the words down to a reasonable 105k. ✒️ As much as I want to put this down and sleep for eons, I should go over it again before moving forward with the next steps.🥲
#writingcommunity #authorsky #writersky
#writingcommunity #authorsky #writersky
October 30, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Finally brought the words down to a reasonable 105k. ✒️ As much as I want to put this down and sleep for eons, I should go over it again before moving forward with the next steps.🥲
#writingcommunity #authorsky #writersky
#writingcommunity #authorsky #writersky
😱 it’s really the “actually read what you’ve written” part.
This is FOLLOWING the crippling anxiety of writing a synopsis (or two of different lengths) and query letter.
October 29, 2025 at 3:13 AM
😱 it’s really the “actually read what you’ve written” part.
Said it before, will say it again. I expect rejection from agents, not because the I don’t believe in my effort or story but because I never won at bingo or raffles 🤪
#writersky #authorsky #writingcommunity
#writersky #authorsky #writingcommunity
October 29, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Said it before, will say it again. I expect rejection from agents, not because the I don’t believe in my effort or story but because I never won at bingo or raffles 🤪
#writersky #authorsky #writingcommunity
#writersky #authorsky #writingcommunity
So close to finishing some edits and fighting the urge to just query.
#amediting #writersky #writingcommunity
#amediting #writersky #writingcommunity
October 29, 2025 at 3:10 AM
So close to finishing some edits and fighting the urge to just query.
#amediting #writersky #writingcommunity
#amediting #writersky #writingcommunity
🎃 Horror writers! Our FREE panel is TOMORROW (Oct 28, 2pm ET)
✨ 3 top agents share horror #MSWL
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✨ 3 top agents share horror #MSWL
📚 Mini classes on character/fear + tension/dread
🔍 Live query critique
Featuring Literary Agents Linda Camacho, Erica Bauman & Tamara Kawer
Get your free ticket: manuscriptacademy.com/mswl-live-ag...
October 28, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Announcing #Writevember!
Whether you're doing classic NaNoWriMo or setting your own writing goals, join the tag for weekly progress updates, accountability, and community. I'll post the week's prompt on each date for folks to quote repost.
#WritingCommunity #WriteSky #WritingPrompt #AmWriting
Whether you're doing classic NaNoWriMo or setting your own writing goals, join the tag for weekly progress updates, accountability, and community. I'll post the week's prompt on each date for folks to quote repost.
#WritingCommunity #WriteSky #WritingPrompt #AmWriting
October 28, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Announcement!
RevPit's Fall into Fiction is back and it will all take place here on Bluesky!
We hope to provide support, accountability, and a welcoming, inclusive community for fiction writers who are drafting, editing, or querying a novel this fall (11/3-21)
#RevPit #RevPitFiF
RevPit's Fall into Fiction is back and it will all take place here on Bluesky!
We hope to provide support, accountability, and a welcoming, inclusive community for fiction writers who are drafting, editing, or querying a novel this fall (11/3-21)
#RevPit #RevPitFiF
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October 25, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Good advice! 😃
We hate to admit it, but it’s true. Auto-rejects happen, and they happen often. Here’s some things that can get you rejected without an agent even looking at your first pages.
Happy Monday, friends, and keep at it. You’ve got this.
#amwriting #amquerying #literaryagent #writingcommunity #writing
Happy Monday, friends, and keep at it. You’ve got this.
#amwriting #amquerying #literaryagent #writingcommunity #writing
October 21, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Good advice! 😃
Is there a query season? 🧐 I see posts hinting at something like that and I’m out of the loop.
Not there just yet but would be nice to know.
#authorsky #writersky #amquerying
Not there just yet but would be nice to know.
#authorsky #writersky #amquerying
October 20, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Is there a query season? 🧐 I see posts hinting at something like that and I’m out of the loop.
Not there just yet but would be nice to know.
#authorsky #writersky #amquerying
Not there just yet but would be nice to know.
#authorsky #writersky #amquerying
Life hits different when you're with like-minded people. To clarify, like-minded doesn't mean an echo chamber. I debate with friends all the time.
But it's...idk, a ✨vibe✨
#Friendship #vibes #iykyk
But it's...idk, a ✨vibe✨
#Friendship #vibes #iykyk
October 20, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Life hits different when you're with like-minded people. To clarify, like-minded doesn't mean an echo chamber. I debate with friends all the time.
But it's...idk, a ✨vibe✨
#Friendship #vibes #iykyk
But it's...idk, a ✨vibe✨
#Friendship #vibes #iykyk
I naturally write in purple prose.
Hope this doesn't come off as pretentious, cause it's actually a serious problem.
Draft #7, here I go.
#authorsky #writersky #amediting
Hope this doesn't come off as pretentious, cause it's actually a serious problem.
Draft #7, here I go.
#authorsky #writersky #amediting
October 14, 2025 at 11:51 PM
I naturally write in purple prose.
Hope this doesn't come off as pretentious, cause it's actually a serious problem.
Draft #7, here I go.
#authorsky #writersky #amediting
Hope this doesn't come off as pretentious, cause it's actually a serious problem.
Draft #7, here I go.
#authorsky #writersky #amediting
AI is staying. It's not going anywhere. Regulation won't benefit creatives. Been in enough meetings to know.
Use it wisely if you must, but don't use it as a way to shut off your brain. Use it to improve. To question. Not to replace.
That's what I think anyway 🤷
#writersky #authorsky #booksky
Use it wisely if you must, but don't use it as a way to shut off your brain. Use it to improve. To question. Not to replace.
That's what I think anyway 🤷
#writersky #authorsky #booksky
October 14, 2025 at 9:03 PM
AI is staying. It's not going anywhere. Regulation won't benefit creatives. Been in enough meetings to know.
Use it wisely if you must, but don't use it as a way to shut off your brain. Use it to improve. To question. Not to replace.
That's what I think anyway 🤷
#writersky #authorsky #booksky
Use it wisely if you must, but don't use it as a way to shut off your brain. Use it to improve. To question. Not to replace.
That's what I think anyway 🤷
#writersky #authorsky #booksky
Do people have dream casts for their novels? I don’t but there is one actor I would love, he just doesn’t fit any of my characters 🥹
#writersky #authorsky #booksky
#writersky #authorsky #booksky
October 13, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Do people have dream casts for their novels? I don’t but there is one actor I would love, he just doesn’t fit any of my characters 🥹
#writersky #authorsky #booksky
#writersky #authorsky #booksky
I get social media is part of almost any profession now but not sure how people maintain it. Much respect. Authors have to do a lot more than just hone their craft.
#authorsky #booksky #amediting #writersky
#authorsky #booksky #amediting #writersky
October 11, 2025 at 6:32 PM
I get social media is part of almost any profession now but not sure how people maintain it. Much respect. Authors have to do a lot more than just hone their craft.
#authorsky #booksky #amediting #writersky
#authorsky #booksky #amediting #writersky
Is mental health really that taboo? Part of a planned presentation, and the number of people shying away from it is astounding.
#mentalhealth #discussion
#mentalhealth #discussion
July 17, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Is mental health really that taboo? Part of a planned presentation, and the number of people shying away from it is astounding.
#mentalhealth #discussion
#mentalhealth #discussion
That slump life is crazy. I don't feel like making any moves in my writing journey. I have to edit three chapters and turn them in, but I lack motivation. Instead, I want to game like I get paid to...
I don't, btw. I don't get paid to game.
#writersky #🎮
I don't, btw. I don't get paid to game.
#writersky #🎮
July 7, 2025 at 2:28 PM
That slump life is crazy. I don't feel like making any moves in my writing journey. I have to edit three chapters and turn them in, but I lack motivation. Instead, I want to game like I get paid to...
I don't, btw. I don't get paid to game.
#writersky #🎮
I don't, btw. I don't get paid to game.
#writersky #🎮
Does your query letter answer the following questions:
Who is the protagonist?
What does she want?
What is standing in her way?
What is she willing to do to get it?
What happens if she fails?
Sometimes, you might also need:
Why her? What “chosen one” attribute does she bring to the table?
Who is the protagonist?
What does she want?
What is standing in her way?
What is she willing to do to get it?
What happens if she fails?
Sometimes, you might also need:
Why her? What “chosen one” attribute does she bring to the table?
June 18, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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#amquerying #amediting #amwriting #critiques #writersky #booksky #authorsky #writer #writerlife
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June 18, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Anyone need critiques? 👀 Critiques can be nerve wreaking but they are a much needed part of the writing process!
#amquerying #amediting #amwriting #critiques #writersky #booksky #authorsky #writer #writerlife
#amquerying #amediting #amwriting #critiques #writersky #booksky #authorsky #writer #writerlife
I'm proud of THE FORGOTTEN KINGDOM. It's the most multi-layered piece of work I've written. It's also taken the longest time. However, I question if it's my best. The stories based on dreams or jokes might be better since I started after having more writing practice.
#writersky #booksky #amwriting
#writersky #booksky #amwriting
Good morning #PretendPanel!
Yesterday we asked about what you plan to write, today we're looking back on what you've already written 😁
Saturday June 7:
What piece of writing are you most proud of?
Interpret the question however you want! ❤️
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #Writesky
Yesterday we asked about what you plan to write, today we're looking back on what you've already written 😁
Saturday June 7:
What piece of writing are you most proud of?
Interpret the question however you want! ❤️
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #Writesky
June 13, 2025 at 7:42 PM
I'm proud of THE FORGOTTEN KINGDOM. It's the most multi-layered piece of work I've written. It's also taken the longest time. However, I question if it's my best. The stories based on dreams or jokes might be better since I started after having more writing practice.
#writersky #booksky #amwriting
#writersky #booksky #amwriting
I will always repost this whenever I see it. I don't care how many times.
Update on my word struggle: I'm considering an alternative ending. This may free up the roughly 14k words I need to bring my novel to 120k.
#writingcommunity #writersky #amwriting #amquerying #amediting
Update on my word struggle: I'm considering an alternative ending. This may free up the roughly 14k words I need to bring my novel to 120k.
#writingcommunity #writersky #amwriting #amquerying #amediting
How long should your novel be? I like this guideline from Writers Digest. It uses ranges and gives a good indication of what's realistic. But always use the requirements of the specific agent or publisher you're querying.
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June 13, 2025 at 6:52 PM
I will always repost this whenever I see it. I don't care how many times.
Update on my word struggle: I'm considering an alternative ending. This may free up the roughly 14k words I need to bring my novel to 120k.
#writingcommunity #writersky #amwriting #amquerying #amediting
Update on my word struggle: I'm considering an alternative ending. This may free up the roughly 14k words I need to bring my novel to 120k.
#writingcommunity #writersky #amwriting #amquerying #amediting
Ooo~ Thanks Alyssa! 🙌
Gotta keep that knowledge sharp.
#writingcommunity #writersky #booksky #authorlife #writerlife #amquerying #amwriting #amediting#writer #author
Gotta keep that knowledge sharp.
#writingcommunity #writersky #booksky #authorlife #writerlife #amquerying #amwriting #amediting#writer #author
Just about every author who has been through the query trenches will agree: frankly, it sucks.
So here are seven querying hacks to make the process a LOT smoother — and give you back hours of precious time that you could be spending on your next story.
So here are seven querying hacks to make the process a LOT smoother — and give you back hours of precious time that you could be spending on your next story.
June 11, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Ooo~ Thanks Alyssa! 🙌
Gotta keep that knowledge sharp.
#writingcommunity #writersky #booksky #authorlife #writerlife #amquerying #amwriting #amediting#writer #author
Gotta keep that knowledge sharp.
#writingcommunity #writersky #booksky #authorlife #writerlife #amquerying #amwriting #amediting#writer #author
Wait...
...what? 👀
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...what? 👀
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Critiques available to bid on soon from one of these amazing donors! 1/2
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June 11, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Wait...
...what? 👀
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...what? 👀
#writingcommunity #writersky #amquerying #amwriting #amediting #authorlife #writerlife #writer