Rick Allden
@rickallden.bsky.social
Writer but often wronger | From Coventry, in Caerphilly | MA creative writing | BBC Writersroom Voices 19/21 | Shortlisted: Wales Writer in Res, BBC Drama, BBC Comedy, Traverse | Loves Coco Pops. No. Ha. No, no, no. LOVES them. | PUSB www.rickallden.com
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🎇#QuestPit 🎇
#MG #AmQuerying #Fantasy
Labyrinth X Narnia
To find her parents, Emily enters the world they vanished into - only to discover a princess who wants her friendship forever…and is prepared to erase every reason for Emily to leave
#AgentsGuide #AgentGuide
#MG #AmQuerying #Fantasy
Labyrinth X Narnia
To find her parents, Emily enters the world they vanished into - only to discover a princess who wants her friendship forever…and is prepared to erase every reason for Emily to leave
#AgentsGuide #AgentGuide
November 12, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Reposted by Rick Allden
Reposted by Rick Allden
CRIMSON PEAK X PHANTASMA
Trapped in a ghostly limbo with no memory, John & Alloson must solve the mystery of Radfield Hall before a murderous prophecy claims their souls, parting them forever.
-Possession
-200-y/o nightly ball
-Spice
-Demonic lion
#QuestPit #A #AG #H #R #OS SOON
Trapped in a ghostly limbo with no memory, John & Alloson must solve the mystery of Radfield Hall before a murderous prophecy claims their souls, parting them forever.
-Possession
-200-y/o nightly ball
-Spice
-Demonic lion
#QuestPit #A #AG #H #R #OS SOON
November 5, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Reposted by Rick Allden
12yo Catch doesn’t know magic. The Acolytes hunting him for his meteorite wand don’t care. At Alpine—a spy school for wizards—he must master spell-hacked spycraft to stop them from enslaving Guardian Spirits & seizing the Minerals of Power.
NEVERMOOR X AMARI X ANDOR
#QuestPit #MG #F #AmQuerying
NEVERMOOR X AMARI X ANDOR
#QuestPit #MG #F #AmQuerying
November 5, 2025 at 7:18 AM
12yo Catch doesn’t know magic. The Acolytes hunting him for his meteorite wand don’t care. At Alpine—a spy school for wizards—he must master spell-hacked spycraft to stop them from enslaving Guardian Spirits & seizing the Minerals of Power.
NEVERMOOR X AMARI X ANDOR
#QuestPit #MG #F #AmQuerying
NEVERMOOR X AMARI X ANDOR
#QuestPit #MG #F #AmQuerying
🎇#QuestPit 🎇
#MG #AmQuerying #Fantasy
Labyrinth X Narnia
To find her parents, Emily enters the world they vanished into - only to discover a princess who wants her friendship forever…and is prepared to erase every reason for Emily to leave
#AgentsGuide #AgentGuide
#MG #AmQuerying #Fantasy
Labyrinth X Narnia
To find her parents, Emily enters the world they vanished into - only to discover a princess who wants her friendship forever…and is prepared to erase every reason for Emily to leave
#AgentsGuide #AgentGuide
November 5, 2025 at 10:52 AM
🎇#QuestPit 🎇
#MG #AmQuerying #Fantasy
Labyrinth X Narnia
To find her parents, Emily enters the world they vanished into - only to discover a princess who wants her friendship forever…and is prepared to erase every reason for Emily to leave
#AgentsGuide #AgentGuide
#MG #AmQuerying #Fantasy
Labyrinth X Narnia
To find her parents, Emily enters the world they vanished into - only to discover a princess who wants her friendship forever…and is prepared to erase every reason for Emily to leave
#AgentsGuide #AgentGuide
I guess this is common? When I first entered the trenches, and joined BlueSky, I thought my #amquerying letters were good. I'd just written two books so they'd be the easy bits. Sent them everywhere.
I'm at that moment where the penny's dropped. Crikey. How did I ever...crikey.
I'm at that moment where the penny's dropped. Crikey. How did I ever...crikey.
November 2, 2025 at 10:25 PM
I guess this is common? When I first entered the trenches, and joined BlueSky, I thought my #amquerying letters were good. I'd just written two books so they'd be the easy bits. Sent them everywhere.
I'm at that moment where the penny's dropped. Crikey. How did I ever...crikey.
I'm at that moment where the penny's dropped. Crikey. How did I ever...crikey.
One last post #WritingCommunity - hasn’t been seen too much so probably not great, but I like it! #AmWriting
TW: Grief
No idea if this is any good - no-one's read it - but, as it's October, I've written a VERY short ghosty/grief thing. Do please share/tell me if it is any good - 'thirsty' I think the kids call it 😀
#AmWriting #AmQuerying #WritingCommunity
No idea if this is any good - no-one's read it - but, as it's October, I've written a VERY short ghosty/grief thing. Do please share/tell me if it is any good - 'thirsty' I think the kids call it 😀
#AmWriting #AmQuerying #WritingCommunity
October 30, 2025 at 4:50 PM
One last post #WritingCommunity - hasn’t been seen too much so probably not great, but I like it! #AmWriting
I WAS right 😀
Alright then - for any #revpit #writingcommunity that may be interested. I've assumed this is mine (and it rings true if not!) - so I've tried to improve my query letter following this advice! The old, pre-edited is on the left (and if it's not I'll delete and repost!) - the other is on the right.
October 28, 2025 at 2:26 PM
I WAS right 😀
Alright then - for any #revpit #writingcommunity that may be interested. I've assumed this is mine (and it rings true if not!) - so I've tried to improve my query letter following this advice! The old, pre-edited is on the left (and if it's not I'll delete and repost!) - the other is on the right.
October 28, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Alright then - for any #revpit #writingcommunity that may be interested. I've assumed this is mine (and it rings true if not!) - so I've tried to improve my query letter following this advice! The old, pre-edited is on the left (and if it's not I'll delete and repost!) - the other is on the right.
I don’t know who I’m aiming this at or why I’m so compelled to write it, but here we are 😀
I’m 77% convinced this is mine. #Revpit
And, if it’s not, it DEFINITELY applies!
I’m 77% convinced this is mine. #Revpit
And, if it’s not, it DEFINITELY applies!
#10Queries 6: MG/F, Ad
QL: Your QL needs a clear structure: MC, hook, and stakes each require a separate & concise paragraph. I like the personal info, but restrict it in the bio. The comps seem relevant, but how are they connected? Include which elements in the comps relate to your story.
QL: Your QL needs a clear structure: MC, hook, and stakes each require a separate & concise paragraph. I like the personal info, but restrict it in the bio. The comps seem relevant, but how are they connected? Include which elements in the comps relate to your story.
October 27, 2025 at 2:45 PM
I don’t know who I’m aiming this at or why I’m so compelled to write it, but here we are 😀
I’m 77% convinced this is mine. #Revpit
And, if it’s not, it DEFINITELY applies!
I’m 77% convinced this is mine. #Revpit
And, if it’s not, it DEFINITELY applies!
October 26, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Lucky enough to be selected for #revpit #10queries. Didn’t really know what to expect, and wasn’t sure what I’d get from reading expert but ‘example-less’ reviews/thoughts.
It was SO helpful - common themes jumped out & real-life examples of what good looks like.
Thanks SO much to all involved!
It was SO helpful - common themes jumped out & real-life examples of what good looks like.
Thanks SO much to all involved!
October 25, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Lucky enough to be selected for #revpit #10queries. Didn’t really know what to expect, and wasn’t sure what I’d get from reading expert but ‘example-less’ reviews/thoughts.
It was SO helpful - common themes jumped out & real-life examples of what good looks like.
Thanks SO much to all involved!
It was SO helpful - common themes jumped out & real-life examples of what good looks like.
Thanks SO much to all involved!
99% sure I’ve seen feedback for my query and pages now on #revpit #10queries.
And, if I’m wrong, I’m following the advice anyway - rang too true!
And, if I’m wrong, I’m following the advice anyway - rang too true!
October 24, 2025 at 9:52 PM
99% sure I’ve seen feedback for my query and pages now on #revpit #10queries.
And, if I’m wrong, I’m following the advice anyway - rang too true!
And, if I’m wrong, I’m following the advice anyway - rang too true!
Loving the #Revpit #10Queries so far.
Not question but comment, I wish there was a way - a checkbox maybe - of letting the agent/publisher know you’re happy to be told “this is nowhere near.” Maybe I’m in a minority but it’d save me time if I knew I was delusional. BIG responsibility tho I guess!!
Not question but comment, I wish there was a way - a checkbox maybe - of letting the agent/publisher know you’re happy to be told “this is nowhere near.” Maybe I’m in a minority but it’d save me time if I knew I was delusional. BIG responsibility tho I guess!!
Don't forget: stay hydrated #RevPit fam! #10Queries is a great opportunity to ask questions, so feel free to do your thing
a kitten with a mustache says i moustache you a question on the bottom
ALT: a kitten with a mustache says i moustache you a question on the bottom
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October 24, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Loving the #Revpit #10Queries so far.
Not question but comment, I wish there was a way - a checkbox maybe - of letting the agent/publisher know you’re happy to be told “this is nowhere near.” Maybe I’m in a minority but it’d save me time if I knew I was delusional. BIG responsibility tho I guess!!
Not question but comment, I wish there was a way - a checkbox maybe - of letting the agent/publisher know you’re happy to be told “this is nowhere near.” Maybe I’m in a minority but it’d save me time if I knew I was delusional. BIG responsibility tho I guess!!
New followers! Hi!
I’ve been writing scripts for years but now, post kids, I’ve written two books aimed at 9-12. Querying them both, simultaneously, which is probably stupid, but it means I can have no charges of bias levelled against me. Especially by the worst one. #AmQuerying #WritingCommunity
I’ve been writing scripts for years but now, post kids, I’ve written two books aimed at 9-12. Querying them both, simultaneously, which is probably stupid, but it means I can have no charges of bias levelled against me. Especially by the worst one. #AmQuerying #WritingCommunity
Hiya!
A new #AgentGuide for the MG fantasy adventure I wrote for my daughter
🎠Weird fair
🤫Secret societies
👶Kids outwitting adults
🪠Mole with plunger hat
🫂Found Family
All feedback welcomed! Nice messages will be printed & stuck to fridge
#amquerying #MG #agentsguide #litagent
A new #AgentGuide for the MG fantasy adventure I wrote for my daughter
🎠Weird fair
🤫Secret societies
👶Kids outwitting adults
🪠Mole with plunger hat
🫂Found Family
All feedback welcomed! Nice messages will be printed & stuck to fridge
#amquerying #MG #agentsguide #litagent
October 24, 2025 at 3:49 PM
New followers! Hi!
I’ve been writing scripts for years but now, post kids, I’ve written two books aimed at 9-12. Querying them both, simultaneously, which is probably stupid, but it means I can have no charges of bias levelled against me. Especially by the worst one. #AmQuerying #WritingCommunity
I’ve been writing scripts for years but now, post kids, I’ve written two books aimed at 9-12. Querying them both, simultaneously, which is probably stupid, but it means I can have no charges of bias levelled against me. Especially by the worst one. #AmQuerying #WritingCommunity
Wasn’t sure what I expected from my first #Revpit #10Queries - but how helpful is all of this?! Brilliant help for the #amquerying #amwriting #writingcommunity!!
It’s #RevPit day!
The world is on fire, but today the RevPit editors invite you to spend some time honing your craft with us.
Because stories matter. Your story matters.
So. I’m awake and caffeinated and full of querying advice.
And I’m up first with my #10Queries!
Who’s ready?
The world is on fire, but today the RevPit editors invite you to spend some time honing your craft with us.
Because stories matter. Your story matters.
So. I’m awake and caffeinated and full of querying advice.
And I’m up first with my #10Queries!
Who’s ready?
October 24, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Wasn’t sure what I expected from my first #Revpit #10Queries - but how helpful is all of this?! Brilliant help for the #amquerying #amwriting #writingcommunity!!
Birthday yesterday - I’ve given myself, for now but I think I’m sticking to it, a YEAR of trying to get my two MG books placed.
Today it’s #RevPit #10queries- VERY excited that so many great people are putting their time and expertise in. Probably about to find out a year is INCREDIBLY optimistic 😀
Today it’s #RevPit #10queries- VERY excited that so many great people are putting their time and expertise in. Probably about to find out a year is INCREDIBLY optimistic 😀
October 24, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Birthday yesterday - I’ve given myself, for now but I think I’m sticking to it, a YEAR of trying to get my two MG books placed.
Today it’s #RevPit #10queries- VERY excited that so many great people are putting their time and expertise in. Probably about to find out a year is INCREDIBLY optimistic 😀
Today it’s #RevPit #10queries- VERY excited that so many great people are putting their time and expertise in. Probably about to find out a year is INCREDIBLY optimistic 😀
TW: Grief
No idea if this is any good - no-one's read it - but, as it's October, I've written a VERY short ghosty/grief thing. Do please share/tell me if it is any good - 'thirsty' I think the kids call it 😀
#AmWriting #AmQuerying #WritingCommunity
No idea if this is any good - no-one's read it - but, as it's October, I've written a VERY short ghosty/grief thing. Do please share/tell me if it is any good - 'thirsty' I think the kids call it 😀
#AmWriting #AmQuerying #WritingCommunity
October 16, 2025 at 8:34 AM
TW: Grief
No idea if this is any good - no-one's read it - but, as it's October, I've written a VERY short ghosty/grief thing. Do please share/tell me if it is any good - 'thirsty' I think the kids call it 😀
#AmWriting #AmQuerying #WritingCommunity
No idea if this is any good - no-one's read it - but, as it's October, I've written a VERY short ghosty/grief thing. Do please share/tell me if it is any good - 'thirsty' I think the kids call it 😀
#AmWriting #AmQuerying #WritingCommunity
Crikey - A bird sh…evacuated on me yesterday, drawn for #Revpit #10queries today.
Guess it IS lucky.
Yay!
Guess it IS lucky.
Yay!
a duck is running down a road with the words `` lucky duck '' written on it .
ALT: a duck is running down a road with the words `` lucky duck '' written on it .
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October 11, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Crikey - A bird sh…evacuated on me yesterday, drawn for #Revpit #10queries today.
Guess it IS lucky.
Yay!
Guess it IS lucky.
Yay!
Hi! My new #AgentsGuide for Moontide, my #MG Adventure Mystery (that I assure you has nothing to do with my Goonies love…)
41k words AND a hamster in a hat 🐹
🤫Secret societies
💰Smugglers
🏴☠️Pirate lore
🗡️Kidnap
🫂Found Family
#amquerying #writingcommunity #AgentGuide #LitAgent
41k words AND a hamster in a hat 🐹
🤫Secret societies
💰Smugglers
🏴☠️Pirate lore
🗡️Kidnap
🫂Found Family
#amquerying #writingcommunity #AgentGuide #LitAgent
October 11, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Hi! My new #AgentsGuide for Moontide, my #MG Adventure Mystery (that I assure you has nothing to do with my Goonies love…)
41k words AND a hamster in a hat 🐹
🤫Secret societies
💰Smugglers
🏴☠️Pirate lore
🗡️Kidnap
🫂Found Family
#amquerying #writingcommunity #AgentGuide #LitAgent
41k words AND a hamster in a hat 🐹
🤫Secret societies
💰Smugglers
🏴☠️Pirate lore
🗡️Kidnap
🫂Found Family
#amquerying #writingcommunity #AgentGuide #LitAgent
Hiya!
A new #AgentGuide for the MG fantasy adventure I wrote for my daughter
🎠Weird fair
🤫Secret societies
👶Kids outwitting adults
🪠Mole with plunger hat
🫂Found Family
All feedback welcomed! Nice messages will be printed & stuck to fridge
#amquerying #MG #agentsguide #litagent
A new #AgentGuide for the MG fantasy adventure I wrote for my daughter
🎠Weird fair
🤫Secret societies
👶Kids outwitting adults
🪠Mole with plunger hat
🫂Found Family
All feedback welcomed! Nice messages will be printed & stuck to fridge
#amquerying #MG #agentsguide #litagent
October 8, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Hiya!
A new #AgentGuide for the MG fantasy adventure I wrote for my daughter
🎠Weird fair
🤫Secret societies
👶Kids outwitting adults
🪠Mole with plunger hat
🫂Found Family
All feedback welcomed! Nice messages will be printed & stuck to fridge
#amquerying #MG #agentsguide #litagent
A new #AgentGuide for the MG fantasy adventure I wrote for my daughter
🎠Weird fair
🤫Secret societies
👶Kids outwitting adults
🪠Mole with plunger hat
🫂Found Family
All feedback welcomed! Nice messages will be printed & stuck to fridge
#amquerying #MG #agentsguide #litagent
Full request turned into a rejection, BUT, I have to say, it’s given me a MASSIVE boost 😀
#amquerying #writerscommunity
#amquerying #writerscommunity
September 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Full request turned into a rejection, BUT, I have to say, it’s given me a MASSIVE boost 😀
#amquerying #writerscommunity
#amquerying #writerscommunity
Jumping on the #AgentsGuide train - woo woooo!
This is for my MG Adventure Mystery (that I assure you has nothing to do with my Goonies love…)
🤫Secret societies
💰Smugglers
🏴☠️Pirate lore
🗡️Kidnap
🫂Found Family
#amquerying #writingcommunity
This is for my MG Adventure Mystery (that I assure you has nothing to do with my Goonies love…)
🤫Secret societies
💰Smugglers
🏴☠️Pirate lore
🗡️Kidnap
🫂Found Family
#amquerying #writingcommunity
September 11, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Jumping on the #AgentsGuide train - woo woooo!
This is for my MG Adventure Mystery (that I assure you has nothing to do with my Goonies love…)
🤫Secret societies
💰Smugglers
🏴☠️Pirate lore
🗡️Kidnap
🫂Found Family
#amquerying #writingcommunity
This is for my MG Adventure Mystery (that I assure you has nothing to do with my Goonies love…)
🤫Secret societies
💰Smugglers
🏴☠️Pirate lore
🗡️Kidnap
🫂Found Family
#amquerying #writingcommunity
Crikey - first time I’ve queried a book - thought I’d just have people at the door - but nooo - there’s comps, trying to convey personality in a pitch, trying to HAVE a personality & then somehow, from somewhere, I need to find time to buy a cat.
#amquerying #writerscommunity
#amquerying #writerscommunity
August 26, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Crikey - first time I’ve queried a book - thought I’d just have people at the door - but nooo - there’s comps, trying to convey personality in a pitch, trying to HAVE a personality & then somehow, from somewhere, I need to find time to buy a cat.
#amquerying #writerscommunity
#amquerying #writerscommunity