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Kaitlin Pinson
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YA Fantasy writer repped by Renee Fountain
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I’ve started to write a book in a different series while my first book is on sub! It happens to have a ticking clock. Great article to read by @reneefountain.bsky.social for those whose characters have a set amount of time to accomplish something!
reneefountain.bsky.social Renee Fountain @reneefountain.bsky.social · Jul 21
⏳ Ticking clocks aren’t just for hidden explosives—they’re how you make a story feel like time is of the essence.

Whether it’s a breakup ultimatum, a big game, or the last summer before everything changes, urgency drives momentum in almost every genre.

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The Ticking Clock: Going Beyond Thrillers
A Sense of Urgency for Any Genre
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July 21, 2025 at 6:54 PM
kapinson.bsky.social
Well this was fascinating! Never would have suspected Pinterest could be so valuable.

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janefriedman.com Jane Friedman @janefriedman.com · Jun 25
You don't need followers, or a high-volume posting strategy, to meaningfully boost your work's visibility on Pinterest. I find that it's often the forgotten social media network—although as author Melissa Bourbon points out, it's not in fact social media.
Pinterest Is My Best-Kept Author Marketing Secret | Jane Friedman
Pinterest isn’t just for recipes, DIY projects, and home decor—it’s also a goldmine for authors who understand how it really works.
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June 25, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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Do you write YA?@ginad129.bsky.social emphasizes meeting industry expectations of the genre.

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June 9, 2025 at 11:43 AM
kapinson.bsky.social
What are your favorite page-turning YA fantasy books that have come out in the last 1-5 years? I just finished Divine Rivals and need another good one!

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June 4, 2025 at 10:48 AM
kapinson.bsky.social
“A solid hook is great, but if there’s no story behind it, you won’t keep the reader engaged for long.”

Great article by @reneefountain.bsky.social

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June 3, 2025 at 3:09 PM
kapinson.bsky.social
So excited to announce I just signed with lit agent @reneefountain.bsky.social !

Huge thanks to @manuscriptacademy.bsky.social for connecting us :)

Hope this encourages others to keep writing & not give up!

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June 2, 2025 at 4:27 PM
kapinson.bsky.social
Very handy comp resource by @aealexander.bsky.social for fantasy, Sci-Fi, and horror writers!

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May 27, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Highly recommend using the 8-point plot beat sheet by @ginad129.bsky.social. Has helped me stay on task!

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The only plotting tool you'll ever need. Probably. | Gina Denny
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May 23, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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“A character arc is the change that a character undergoes over the course of a story” @nathanbransford.com

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What is a character arc?
What is a character arc in a novel, screenplay, or story? A character arc is the change that a character undergoes over the course of a story.
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May 16, 2025 at 10:42 AM
kapinson.bsky.social
@authorsmojo.bsky.social lists 7 self-editing steps to hone your ms after that first draft is complete. (I’d recommend doing #3 after #6.)

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Self-Editing Strategies to Make Your Book Shine
📌 Self-Editing Strategies to Make Your Book Shine 1️⃣ Intro: Why Self-Editing Matters So, you’ve finished your first draft? First of all—congrats, you brilliant wordsmith! 🎉 But before you start…
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May 12, 2025 at 12:57 PM
kapinson.bsky.social
Great nuggets of wisdom from @manuscriptacademy.bsky.social on querying and communicating with agents. Also what not to do as a writer!

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Red And Green Flags When Querying Agents with Agent Emmy Nordstrom Higdon
Podcast Episode · The Manuscript Academy · 02/12/2024 · 1h 13m
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May 7, 2025 at 10:40 PM
kapinson.bsky.social
Podcast by @writeitscared.bsky.social on simple ways to build your author platform. It’s never too early!

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Building Your Author Platform Without the Overwhelm with Nicole Meier & Gretchen Schaffer of Bookworks.co - The Write It Scared Podcast
Download Your Free Novel Planning Guide Let’s talk about author platforms—and before you groan, I promise this isn’t scary or overwhelming! In this episode of The Write It Scared Podcast, I’m cha...
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May 5, 2025 at 6:40 PM
kapinson.bsky.social
Do you have some big twists near the end of your ms? Make sure you’ve landed them right!

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No Twists for Twists’ Sake: Earn Your Ending | Jane Friedman
When writing mystery or thriller, you earn your ending by properly laying the groundwork so that readers don’t feel cheated by plot twists.
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May 1, 2025 at 3:55 PM
kapinson.bsky.social
What is a scene? What is a sequel? How do you combine them for an “unputdownable novel?”

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Scene and Sequel: The Formula for an Unputdownable Novel
Scene and sequel create the current that carries your reader through the story. Here’s how to use these tools to craft a page-turner.
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April 30, 2025 at 4:53 PM
kapinson.bsky.social
Have you ever created a reverse outline for a manuscript?

Editor @jenichappelle.bsky.social explains the why and how below!

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Evaluate Your Story With A Reverse Outline
Pansters, please don’t abandon this post before you give it a chance. I promise I’m not here to tell you planning your story before writing is essential or to shame anyone for their pantsing ways. …
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April 29, 2025 at 5:48 PM
kapinson.bsky.social
Is your novel too long? Cutting prologue, unnecessary POV, and travel are three of eight ideas @ginad129.bsky.social gives to slim down word count.

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April 28, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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Wonderful advice from @reneefountain.bsky.social on how to keep readers engaged when your manuscript reaches that midpoint.

Subscribe to her newsletter: it’s invaluable!

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April 25, 2025 at 1:11 PM
kapinson.bsky.social
Stakes, mystery, relatable characters, and a good hook are all reminders of what we need in that first chapter!

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5 Tips to Hook Readers From Chapter One
Author Jacqueline Faber shares five strategies to keep readers turning those opening pages.
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April 23, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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If you don’t listen to @manuscriptacademy.bsky.social podcasts, it’s a must. This episode was a great reminder of best ways to tackle pacing, structure, and symmetry.

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How To Make Your Work More Addictive: Pacing, Structure & Symmetry with Agent Liv Ivanov
We are so happy to welcome Liv Ivanov, agent at Creative Media Agency, to the podcast! In this episode, we talk about making your work more addictive (we can all dream of the
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April 21, 2025 at 12:57 PM
kapinson.bsky.social
Great query advice!

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charmstrong.bsky.social Cathie Hedrick-Armstrong, Lit Agent @charmstrong.bsky.social · Apr 18
#WritingCommunity, please take note! If you're submitting queries, please remember to include the STAKES--they're super important! I'm seeing a lot of great writing in my query inbox, but if I don't know what the stakes are, I have to pass bc I can't read every sub & hope the stakes are there.
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ALT: a man wearing a green jacket with the words the stakes on it
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April 19, 2025 at 12:55 PM
kapinson.bsky.social
Great trick for deciphering emotional showing vs telling.

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ginad129.bsky.social Gina Denny @ginad129.bsky.social · Apr 15
How do you show emotion instead of telling your reader what a character is feeling?

Watch film and tv. That’s all showing. Pay attention to the emotional reactions.

How do you know what the character is feeling? Describe what you see. That’s showing.
April 19, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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manuscriptacademy.bsky.social
Hi Friends! A few things we're working on, that may be helpful in your querying journey:

📚Our sister company, ManuscriptWishList.com, offers a search for agents and editors--based on what they *wish* they had in their inboxes. Let us know if you need help! manuscriptwishlist.com/search
November 14, 2024 at 10:50 PM
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a walk thru a typical Friday as I navigate authoring, agenting, and a shirt that has done me wrong
April 8, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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An unearned ending: When the author didn’t take the time to lay the groundwork for the final plot twist, and the reader is left feeling unsatisfied, even cheated.

Insight from Kathleen Barber.
No Twists for Twists’ Sake: Earn Your Ending | Jane Friedman
When writing mystery or thriller, you earn your ending by properly laying the groundwork so that readers don’t feel cheated by plot twists.
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March 20, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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ginad129.bsky.social
If you want to be a better writer you invariably need to:

- write more
- read more

And there’s like a 50% that you need more and/or better feedback.
April 9, 2025 at 10:26 PM