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Miranda Darrow (she/her)

@miranda-darrow.bsky.social
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Freelance Fiction Editor, Concise Fiction Academy, RevPit volunteer editor and board member. Let me help you bring out the best version of your novel! www.mirandadarrow.com

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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
3 RevPit editors discussing why Dungeon Crawler Carl is so popular despite Lit RPG being a niche genre. Check it out! #WritingCommunity #amwriting youtu.be/BjpU9DgmrC4?...
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Dungeon Crawler Carl - Novel Deep Dive, writing Lit RPG for the masses
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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
This online writing conference is still going strong. Be sure to check out my presentation on Unputdownable Openings in the replays and stick around for all of great speakers. And use my code for a $50 discount MIRANDA26 #amwriting #writingcommunity inkerscon.com/2026-digital...
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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Hey authors, are you ready to work with a freelance editor? See my website for a full description of our editing services, including prices. www.mirandadarrow.com I work with most fiction genres and memoir manuscripts.
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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
#amwriting #writingcommunity friends, check out my latest video, an interview with @mariatureaud.bsky.social about her latest novel, This House Will Feed, a gothic horror novel set during the Irish Potato Famine. Check it out! youtu.be/CkaGrrV5bU4?...
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This House Will Feed interview with Maria Tureaud - Gothic Horror and Self-Editing Tips, Oh My!
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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Authors interested in writing romantasy, check out my Novel Deep Dive discussion with book coach Sue Brown-Moore where we talk writing craft. Spoilers for the book. youtu.be/Zw7jFX-yl8g?...
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Fourth Wing Novel Deep Dive: Romantasy Secrets Revealed!
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zilla @zillawrites.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Yall. The things @cullerpictures.bsky.social and I are cooking up for #CampRevPit are going to be SO fun... Who is planning a trip into the trenches after camp?
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jaredchenwynn.bsky.social @jaredchenwynn.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Gearing up for #camprevpit 2026, and I totally forgot to mention that one of the short stories I developed through prompts and activities in last year's #CRPWizardWasps cabin got sold and published in October. This year's camp starts on 4/11. Last year was great, let's make this year even better!
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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
I just Zoom chatted with my #RevPit winner @jackieyap.bsky.social so excited to work with her. I have sent emails to my #10Queries winners, so check your email (or spam filters) back to Monday when I started dropping them. Thank you, authors, for submitting to the annual contest. Subs were 🔥
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Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Just a friendly reminder: if you're unsure whether or not someone using the hashtag is a #RevPit editor, you can find our list of editors on our website or reach out to one of our board members: www.reviseresub.com/editors
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Editors
In this contest, authors will be eligible to receive feedback and full edits on their manuscript from professional editors, ensuring their works are polished and ready for those agent inboxes.
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Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
It's finally here! Time to announce our 2026 #RevPit Annual Contest winners and runners-up! reviseresub.com/showcase/rev...
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Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Editor Miranda Darrow @miranda-darrow.bsky.social will work with Jackie Yap @jackieyap.bsky.social on ISABELLE GOMEZ IS INNOCENT, SHE SWEARS (YA Mystery) #RevPit
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Allison Alexander @aealexander.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
As winners are going to be announced this afternoon, I want to take a minute to talk about losing a contest like #RevPit. Real talk—the majority of people who submit will not win an edit, because there are many more subs than editors. 1/7
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Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
WELCOME TO PREVIEW WEEK! While we're waiting for our winners, let's go over what you need for camp. 1st- What is #CampRevPit? #CampRevPit came out of the 2020 Annual Contest when mental health was suffering and was an idea for how to help writers cope with rejection after winners were announced.
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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
I just saw this post by Erin Niumata that shows how to draft a more specific query blurb. It focuses on mystery but applies across genres: erinniumata.substack.com/p/query-lett...
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Query Letter Workshop
Cozy Mystery and Mystery-Thriller
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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Greetings, Revelers, and welcome to my 2026 #RevPit #10Queries thread. I'm kicking off my first session now, but will attempt to thread my future sessions so people can find all of my posts together - that's my plan 🤷‍♀️ First, some hashtag shortcuts #MG = Middle Grades #YA = Young Adult #A = Adult
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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
As soon as I refresh my tea, I'll be back online posting my first #RevPit #10Queries session for the 2026 annual contest!!!!
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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
I'm emerging from my editing cave to drop some #RevPitTeaser posts and to give the early warning signal for my first 10Queries session coming soon (see the end of this thread). So, buckle up for some hints about the trends I'm seeing and loving in my subs: And a GIF from Younger - loved that show
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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
#RevPit #AskEditor Absolutely. Most of the editors offer a discount for contest participants. These are announced after the winner announcements on April 13!
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Leah Rambadt 🦊🌸 @leahrambadt.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
It's time for my #AskEditor session! Thanks for stopping by. 😊 I'll be hanging around for an hour to answer your Qs, just drop them below! @reviseresub.bsky.social #RevPit
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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Hello, #RevPit #writingcommunity authors, and welcome to my #AskEditor session. I’m kicking it off a few minutes early because I time zones are tricky.
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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
I'm going to start posting a bit early for my #RevPit #AskEditor session because I have a hard stop at the end. But I'll circle back around later for any questions I don't get to during my 1 - 2 PM slot too.
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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
I'll try to get a genre chart of subs by my #RevPit ##AskEditor session on Wednesday.
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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Hey #amwriting #writingcommunity pals Check out my latest YouTube video with a list of recent suspense and thriller novel recommendations. www.youtube.com/watch?v=C63n...
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Books that do Suspense Right
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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
The #RevPit annual contest submission window closes at noon EDT today, March 15th. Don't wait for the very last minute as there are lots of fields in the form. #amquerying #authors with a complete fiction manuscript (middle grades, YA, and adult) enter now to win a developmental edit!
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Leah Rambadt 🦊🌸 @leahrambadt.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Less than 24 hours until the #RevPit submission window closes! If you’re planning to submit, please remember you have until 12 PM ET tomorrow, March 15. #WritingCommunity #WrtierSky
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Ellen Geers Loftis @lnloft.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Make your #RevPit goals: - Practice putting together your query materials - Connect with other writers - Learn from the editors That way, it's super easy to succeed, and actually winning is just a bonus.
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Jeni Chappelle @jenichappelle.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
Hey #RevPit, have logline questions or want some feedback on your logline? Reply here, and I’ll get to as many as I can. Logline explanation: www.jenichappelleeditorial.com/post/essenti... Another explanation: www.threads.com/@reginablack...
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Essentials for Writers: Loglines
In 2022, we started asking for loglines as part of the submission process for the RevPit Annual Contest. Because this was new to the contest and a lot of the authors in our community weren’t …
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Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
The #revpit submission window opens THIS WEEK! From March 12 at 12 p.m. EDT to March 15 at 12 p.m. EDT, you'll be able to submit your manuscripts. Visit reviseresub.com to see what you'll need so you're prepared come Friday! #writingcontest #writingcommunity #amwriting #writersofbluesky
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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
We will miss you this year, Kala.
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Kala Godin @kala-g-writes.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Hello, everyone. Unfortunately, due to personal reasons I have had to pull out of participating in #RevPit this year. I apologize to any of the writers who were hoping to sub to me. Good luck everyone! I'll see you next year.
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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Check out my latest video with writing tips for writing suspense genre and adding suspense to novels of any genre. www.youtube.com/watch?v=fq6y...
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Writing Suspense Right
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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
The #RevPit annual contest submission window opens this Thursday, March 12, at Noon EDT. Get your submissions ready #amquerying writers! www.timeanddate.com/countdown/sp...
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Demi Michelle 🦋 @demimschwartz.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Hi Revelers! It’s time for my #MeetTheEditor session. Here’s my intro video to get started. Yes, I love butterflies. 🦋 #RevPit
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Iris Andersi | POTIONS UNINCORPORATED @goodwords.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
When I submitted to #RevPit last year, I was curious about what happened to the previous year’s winners. In the comments below, a few folks from the 2025 cohort have reflected on their experience! We'd love to hear stories from others as well! #reviseandresubmit #revpitcommunity
A water lily on a pond is centered around its reflection. The text above it says: Reflections one year after winning #RevPit 2025:
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Leah Rambadt 🦊🌸 @leahrambadt.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Time to start off my #MeetTheEditor session! I’m excited to chat with you all about my MSWL, editing process, interests, hobbies, whatever comes to mind.
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Keely Brice @writemeariver.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Just realized this is the 1st year in 3 I won't be entering (for good reasons). Apart from all the craft and industry info imparted ever so generously, this event helped give me keep deadlines, set goals, nurture dreams, and live inside of hope! @miranda-darrow.bsky.social🙏 #RevPit #WritingCommunity
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Jeni Chappelle @jenichappelle.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Good morning! I’m caffeinating here for my #MeetTheEditor chat. All week, the #RevPit editors have been showing off their impressive skills and knowledge, and now it’s my turn. I just sold my turnips for 455 bells, so that should impress at least 4-5 of you. Who’s hanging out with me today?
Screenshot from animal crossing. Text reads: and done! I can buy these from you for a total of 1,365,000 bells. Sound good?
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Raquel ⟡ Fiction Editor @raqueledits.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Hi, #RevPit crew!! Happy Wednesday and hope you're having an awesome day 🎉 Super excited to back again for another season of RevPit! Let's get my #MeetTheEditor session started! Drop any questions you might have below, and I'll also attach an intro thread ☺️🧵 #WritingCommunity
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Allison Alexander @aealexander.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
It's time for my #MeetTheEditor session! Reply to this thread to ask about my MSWL, editing style, genre preferences, likes/dislikes, or anything else. If I don't get to your question today, I'll answer tomorrow. #RevPit @reviseresub.bsky.social
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Jeni Chappelle @jenichappelle.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
#RevPit pro tip: If you missed an editor's #MeetTheEditor chat, you can still @ them with questions about their MSWLs, RevPit, or whatever else
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Hanna R. Neier @hannaneier.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Good morning #writingcommunity! (It is still morning, right?) Welcome to my #RevPit #MeettheEditor thread! Please feel free to ask me questions about what I'm reading, how I edit, my #MSWL or any other questions you might have.
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Kala Godin @kala-g-writes.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Hi everyone! I'm Kala—resident iced coffee drinking, probably feral raccoon. I hope you're ready for the annual contest this year! #RevPit Welcome to my #MeetTheEditor post @reviseresub.bsky.social
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Laura Galán-Wells @lauragalanwells.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Hi #WritingCommunity! Welcome to my #RevPit #MeetTheEditor thread. Feel free to ask questions at any time (if I don't get to them today, I will tomorrow). I had a computer incident earlier (OneDrive deleted my Documents & it took my hubby hours to fix), so I lost my prep time & this may be choppy.
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Laura Galán-Wells @lauragalanwells.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Hi #WritingCommunity ! My #RevPit #MeetTheEditor will begin at 4pm Eastern today. I’ll be telling you a bit more about my wish list and answering questions if you have any :) You can preview my MSWL here - www.reviseresub.com/editors/laur...
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Laura GalánWells
Bio Laura GalánWells (she/her) is a Coahuiltecan & Mexican-American writer, freelance editor, and sensitivity reader based in Austin, T
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dane | 최대나 | author & editor ✨️ @dcmdraper.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
heyyyy #RevPit writers!! popping in today a bit early for my #MeetTheEditor session 💛 SO happy to be back this year! drop your Qs in the comments & I will answer by the end of the night! 🧵 a lil about me:
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Natasha Hanova @natashahanova.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
#RevPit community, use a gif to share one thing from your opening pages: - the setting in your opening pages - the problem your MC faces - what your MC is doing - what your MC would rather be doing #writingcommunity #writersky #amwriting #amquerying #writer
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Hannah Kate Kelley @kelleyeditorial.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Hello, #RevPit writers! It’s time for my #MeetTheEditor thread 💖 This is my second year as an editor with RevPit, and I’m so glad to be back. I'm eagerly awaiting your submissions. Got questions about my MSWL or editing process before you submit? Now’s the time to ask! @reviseresub.bsky.social
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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Hello, Authors, and welcome to my favorite season of the year – #RevPit Season! Spring (in the Northern Hemisphere) is, IMHO, the best of all seasons, especially after the winter we’ve endured in Minnesota. And the RevPit 2025 Annual Contest is Spring’s highlight. #MeetTheEditor
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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Less than one week until the #RevPit #MeetTheEditor sessions kick off. I'm busy getting my GIFs all organized for the big reveal. @reviseresub.bsky.social Check the schedule so you can catch all 17 editor sessions "live" on Bluesky! reviseresub.com/annual-conte...
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Nadine Flint @nadineflintbooks.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
It's RevPit season! Editor MSWLs are up and nosy-little-me is scanning them all. You should too. And writers, don't self-reject. RevPit and its community have had a profound impact on my writing. Put your work out there. I'm cheering for you!
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