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Steph Whitaker ✨ is Querying
@sw-writesya.bsky.social
Young Adult ✨ Fantasy Romance Author from Indiana | She/Her 💛🤍💜🖤

https://stephwhitaker80.wixsite.com/swhitakerwrites
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🎉We're baaacckk!!!🎉

RevPit's #10Queries October event opens for submissions October 10!

#amwriting #writersky #writersofbluesky
September 12, 2025 at 4:04 PM
curious... 👀
August 27, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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Here it is! The #RevPit2025 Showcase is LIVE!!!

Congratulations to all of our authors and editors!

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June 9, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Hi all! I'm Steph, a YA writer from Indiana.

My #WIP is dark contemporary fantasy w/mystery & psychological thriller vibes. It digs deep into grief, guilt, & 2nd chances. Started polishing for #CampRevPit - #CRPGlasswings. Working on making it shine before querying. #ComJunity #amediting
June 1, 2025 at 2:16 PM
#WIPSnips :
The Anger You Hold :

Charlie instantly wanted to baptize him. In a tub. Face down. And hold him under long enough for her sincerity to bleed through.

Charlie wants her life back.

I want my head cold to go away. 😷
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts #YA #Contemporary #Fantasy
The #WIPSnips word for May 28 is “want”

I want another day off to recuperate from putting my new desk together & rearranging my office for 3 days.

What do your characters want? Do they get it? Because I have to work tomorrow. No extra day off for me.

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
May 28, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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If you need some fantastically sharp tools for reworking your mss, look no further. I am working on my post #RevPit2025 WIP and Jeni's tips are bouncing round my brain as I'm putting quill to papyrus.
What: Live call—the 5 details you need before revising your novel

When: Sat. May 10, 11 AM NYC time
+ Where: Zoom

Who: You + all the characters in your head

How: Me + a bunch of questions you may not have answers for yet (and that’s ok!)

Cost: FREE

Sign up: Link in bio

#writingcommunity
May 9, 2025 at 11:03 PM
D14: I've revised my synopsis, query letter, and outline for my story The Anger You Hold. And now I'm moving on to chapter by chapter revisions with the hopes of having it query ready by the end of the summer. I'm giving myself lots of time!🥰

Bonus: #CRPGlasswings
May 5, 2025 at 4:55 PM
D13: #CRPGlasswings (sorry... I got behind over the weekend ... lost in revisions.)

I usually have a hint of an idea how I want the story to end... but it normally evolves over time. As for my current project. Yes, I know how it ends. 😉

Bonus: Finish edits / revisions for The Anger You Hold. 🥰
May 5, 2025 at 4:42 PM
D12: #CRPGlasswings
There is almost always a touch of fantasy in everything I write, but I have attempted a couple contemporary romances. Only Young Adult for me.

Bonus: I honestly don't know which I am... I plot, I write by the seat of my pants... it all depends on my mood and the story.
DAY 12 ACTIVITY: Is Fantasy the only genre you write in, or do you like to write in other genres too? How about age categories? Are there any genres or age categories you're not interested in exploring?

Bonus: Are you a plotter, pantser, or plantser? Why does that work best for you? #CRPGlasswings
May 3, 2025 at 11:50 AM
D11: Romance. ❤️ I can't resist adding a love story to almost every manuscript I've written. Though... you may also find a Red Ford Mustang in every one of my stories too. 😜 (a nod to my dad who was a total car guy)

Bonus: Enemies to lovers is my fav trope!💕🥊
#CRPGlasswings #CampRevPit
May 2, 2025 at 11:49 AM
D10: Heartache. Working on a WIP where the MC’s mom dies, I was still grieving my dad, who had passed from cancer a year earlier. It felt like reliving that pain, but in doing so, I found release.

Current project centers on suicide, which resonates deeply with me on a personal level. #CRPGlasswings
DAY 10 ACTIVITY: What's the strongest emotion you've ever felt while writing, and what prompted that feeling? (Can be any kind of emotion at all, no restrictions!)

Bonus: Is there anything in your current project that makes you emotional? #CRPGlasswings
April 30, 2025 at 6:11 PM
#MoodboardTwist : Vibes of (one of) My Plot Twists!😉
#CampRevPit #CRPGlasswings
April 30, 2025 at 5:31 PM
D9: Activity:
Losing myself in a character. Especially the smooth confident charm, thinks-he's-the smartest person in the room & fancies himself a witty villain even if he's a chaotic mess.😂

Hardest: deciding when a manuscript is done / ready to query. 😜 Feels like never.
#CRPGlasswings #CampRevPit
April 29, 2025 at 8:02 PM
#CampTrivia

1. The ghosts Charlie meet in Purgatory are obsessed with mini-golf and corn mazes.
2. Weapons cost years off a person's life.
3. Charlie's brother owned a book called "Ghosts, Apparitions and the Difference"

#CRPGlasswings #CampRevPit
𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟵: #CampTrivia
Tuesday is Trivia time! Post 3 weird facts about your WIP: 2 truths, 1 lie.
Let us guess the fake. Go, #CampRevPit! 🔥
April 29, 2025 at 5:36 PM
D8: Activity: I'm getting there with revisions. The updated synopsis is complete, and I'm now working on aligning my outline to reflect those changes. Hoping to finish it by Friday so I can really dive into manuscript revisions on Saturday.👍
#CRPGlasswings #CampRevPit
April 29, 2025 at 1:33 PM
D7: Activity: Hunted by her brother's death, a girl must survive a brutal tournament in Purgatory to save him and reclaim both their lives. But in a fight where memories are weapons and gods gamble on souls, she must face buried truths to win or face eternal damnation if she loses. #CRPGlasswings
April 27, 2025 at 8:17 PM
D6: Activity: Charlie's idea of a spa day is roping her BF Arianna into throwing on sneakers & taking a run. As always, bonus points for running thru sprinklers or chasing down the local ice cream truck. Mud masks & massages are overrated. Strawberry ice cream? Hell yeah!
#CRPGlasswings #CampRevPit
DAY 6 ACTIVITY: It's Spa Day for your character! What would they like to do to unwind from all the obstacles they have to face?

Bonus: What's your favorite way to unwind after a long writing session? #CRPGlasswings
April 26, 2025 at 7:56 PM
#WIP update! I've just finished up revising the synopsis for my Dark #YA #Fantasy The Anger You Hold and feeling pretty good about it. Ready to move on to making the adjustments to my outline so I can deep dive into edits. Wish me luck! 😅 #CRPGlasswings #CampRevPit
a netflix advertisement shows a man covering his eyes with his hands
Alt: a netflix advertisement shows a man covering his eyes with his hands: Edouard from Castlevania. Stating "My work here isn't finished"
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April 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
#CampMyth
They say a girl lost between worlds gave her 💖to a ghost. But a dark force's bargain pitted them against each other. To earn a 2nd life, she battled her past. Victory: rewind to life before tragedy. Defeat: eternal hell. Some believe their love decided her fate.
#CRPGlasswings #CampRevPit
𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟲: #CampMyth
What's a camp without that one local legend passed around the campfire?
Today, your manuscript is that legend! Create a campfire myth about your WIP's world. Spooky, silly, or serious—go wild!
#CampRevPit
April 26, 2025 at 1:13 PM
D5: Activity:

I'm love the push and pull between Diego (antagonist) and Adam (MC's love interest/potential antagonist!). Even though Diego's driven to win, he inadvertently pushes Adam to be a better 'person'... all while delivering some serious humor and attitude. 😉 #CampRevPit #CRPGlasswings
DAY 5 ACTIVITY: Of all the relationships you've written, which is your favorite and why? (Doesn't have to be a romantic relationship!)

Bonus: Who do you feel has been your biggest supporter for your writing and why? #CRPGlasswings

Check the thread for upcoming events ⤵️
April 26, 2025 at 12:28 PM
D4: Activity:
- Adaptability
- Emotional Control: manage supernatural forces
- Resilience: push thru challenges
- Observation: navigate hidden dangers
- Empathy: connect w/others, even when dangerous
- Cleverness vs brute strength: outsmart enemy

Bonus:
🕯️🖤👻📜🚪 🎲🕳️🔥🗡️ 🎭😈💀⚖️ 🕰️
#CampRevPit #CRPGlasswings
DAY 4 ACTIVITY: Oh no! Your fellow campers have fallen into the setting of your project! What tools, skills, and advice do they need to survive a day in your book's world?

Bonus: Describe the setting of your book using emojis! #CRPGlasswings

Check thread for events coming up ⤵️
April 25, 2025 at 12:40 PM
#VillainVoices

It’s about consequences. A girl drowning in guilt & rage died pissed off, now she's stuck at a cosmic DMV with a ticket to hell, facing the cost of her choices.
Spoiler: They ALL mattered.
Tragic? Maybe. But personally? I’m just here for the show.

— Diego
#CampRevPit #CRPGlasswings
𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟰: #VillainVoices
Good morning, #CampRevPit! Today, we give your villains a moment in the spotlight.
What would 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 say your book is about?
April 25, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗫𝗧𝗥𝗔 is stirring at #CampRevPit 👀🏕️
We're adding something special this year—a live group coaching session with Jessica Conoley of The CE Coaches @thececoaches.bsky.social
On May 31, join Jessica for a free one-hour class to help you thrive through the querying process.
April 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
D3: Two prompts turned into a personal journey disguised as a dark YA fantasy. Writing this story helped me explore my feelings & scream what I couldn't say out loud at the time. Now, diving into revisions, I’m excited to see how far I’ve come & where it'll take me next.
#CRPGlasswings #CampRevPit
DAY 3 ACTIVITY: What is the inspiration behind your current project?

Bonus: What inspired you to start writing and why? How did you make the decision to take the leap and start writing? #CRPGlasswings
April 23, 2025 at 7:53 PM
#OneLineMC

Charlie wanted to do something. Anything. To make it stop, to fix it, to somehow make everything feel right again.
But what if she couldn’t?
What if no one could?

#CRPGlasswings #CampRevPit
DAY 3: #𝗢𝗻𝗲𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗠𝗖
Good morning, Campers! Today, we focus on your MC. Share a line from your manuscript that tells us all we need to know about your MC's personality.
April 23, 2025 at 7:21 PM