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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 · 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 · 18/03/2026

#RevPit #AskEditor It's different for each one one example - my 2021 winner saying how I showed her how to integrate her flashbacks (which may or may not have been a huge info-dump before, I'll never confirm). I've also outlined entire romantic subplots, changed order to improve pacing, etc.

Nishita's testimonial talking about how I taught her to integrate her flashbacks just in time.

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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

I’m prepping a presentation on Dialogue Tips for the Writing Romance Mastery Summit, online in May (see my newsletter for details). I remembered, hey, I have a list of dialogue dos and don’ts on my website that I could share to kick off this #RevPit #AskEditor session!

One woman offers to tell her friend about every meal she ate last week. The other woman says "please don't"

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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

By request for #AskEditor, I made pie charts of my annual contest submissions. During my first year as a #RevPit editor in 2020, I posted the very first #RevPie charts. My pie charts are from Word and not as fancy as some editors, but here goes:

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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

What is everyone doing while #RevPitWaiting ? To pass the time while waiting for access to our submissions, I’ve been crocheting a rather enormous afghan. I'm just starting the second rainbow block. Check it out! #RevPit #AskEditor

Miranda holds up a large zig zag afghan with a rainbow section and a black and white section

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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

I also love going to writing conferences and online writing events See me in person in April at Chicago North Romance’s Spring Fling & the Nebraska Writers Guild conference in Omaha! Later in 2026, I'll be at RWA and Killer Nashville! #RevPit #MeetTheEditor

Miranda attending the Imaginarium writing conference in 2024

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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

So drop me a line if you have questions about my MSWL Now, let’s talk more about ME! I live in Minnesota with my spouse and kids, the youngest is in high school, plus our two bossy dogs, Pepper & Maddie. #RevPit #MeetTheEditor

Pepper and Maddie playing The Floor is Lava in my office

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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

I just read This House Will Feed by RevPit editor Maria Tureaud! It was amazing, and I’ve roped Maria into talking with me about it for an upcoming video! *fangirling* #RevPit #MeetTheEditor

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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

So excited to be one of the 17 editors volunteering to give away a free full manuscript developmental edit to fiction authors through the 2026 RevPit Annual Contest! See www.reviseresub.com for complete information and the contest schedule. #amwriting #amrevising #amquerying

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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Check out this week's video, a review of the writing craft book Write True by Jennifer Probst! www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6RV...

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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Marriage of Convenience is one of romance’s most powerful tropes 💍📚 In this week’s video, I share 11 must-read MOC romances — plus what writers can learn from each one. Perfect for readers & romance authors alike! Link: youtu.be/uB3i6TR1dqo #BookRecommendations

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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Tropes aren’t creativity killers—they’re reader signals. In this week’s video, I break down how to use tropes intentionally across genres, twist them without breaking their promise, and turn them into both craft AND marketing tools. 🎥 Watch: youtu.be/HpZQq3gMHcg #Tropes

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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

⚠️ Spoilers ahead ⚠️ Our first Novel Deep Dive is live! Miranda Darrow & Sophia Chang dissect Kill Your Darlings by Peter Swanson—focusing on reverse timelines, suspense, and what writers can learn from a backward thriller. Watch here 👉 youtu.be/Tfyvhc-dkA0 #NovelDeepDive

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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Can a book spoil its ending in the title and still be unforgettable? 📚 In this week’s video, I share my reading list of novels with spoiler titles—and why knowing what happens only makes the why hit harder. Watch here 👉 youtu.be/UNr_QKNMWjo #BookRecommendations

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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Can a novel spoil its ending in the title—and still surprise readers? This week’s video dives into spoiler titles and why they work across genres, from They Both Die at the End to We Were Liars. 🎥 Watch here👉 youtu.be/nAvOmDHmaC4 #SpoilerAlert

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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

I finally filmed My Year in Books! 📚 Sharing my Top 25 fiction reads of 2025—from sci-fi and fantasy to thrillers, historical, and contemporary. Great for readers and writers hunting comp titles. 🎥 Watch here: 👉 youtu.be/8-XTz_QZBzM #myyearinbook #bookrecommendations

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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

Writing a book in 2026? I’m part of a limited-time BookFunnel group promo with bestselling writing coaches—packed with discounted resources to help you get the book done. ⏳ Limited time only Link: books.bookfunnel.com/writeabookin... #WriteABookIn2026

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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Plotting without panic? 📚✍️ In this week’s video, I review Structuring Your Novel by K.M. Weiland—a question-driven approach to story structure that’s great for reluctant plotters and revising pantsers. 🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/A-5ZBdW9VTQ #WritingCraftBookReview

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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

Cli-Fi isn’t just sci-fi—and it’s not all doom. 🌍📚 Spanning literary fiction, YA, dystopian, satire, and speculative reads. Perfect for writers seeking comp titles or readers building a climate-conscious TBR. Watch here: youtu.be/vhKnt8PdyTg #CliFi #BookRecommendations

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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

New video! 🌎✨ What makes climate fiction powerful isn’t the disasters—it’s the human stories behind them. This week we’re breaking down themes, tropes, and writing tips for Cli-Fi that feels believable and emotionally true. 🎥 Watch: youtu.be/TTCSkWcPiN8 #CliFi

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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

A twist should delight, not break trust. Honor your genre’s promises so the surprise feels earned—not like a betrayal. Readers remember fair play. #editingtip

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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

If your character senses something coming, let it influence their choices. Readers love it when intuition and foreshadowing pay off in meaningful ways. Give those hints weight. #editingtip

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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Maps, glossaries, letters, emails — visual features can transform how readers experience your novel. 🗺️💌📘 This week’s video covers: ✨ Tips for maps, glossaries, timelines, letters, and “found” docs ✨and many more! Watch here ➜ youtu.be/gLOi9axU3lI #EpistolaryNovel

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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

Letters, emails, journals — stories told through the written word never go out of style. 💌 In this week’s video, I share my top epistolary novel recommendations — from mysteries and romances to sci-fi and satire. 🎥 Watch here → youtu.be/DPYM9bLf8WM #EpistolaryNovel

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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

Letters. Emails. DMs. Epistolary fiction is back—and more relevant than ever. 💌 In this week’s video, Miranda Darrow explores how to write intimate, voice-driven stories through modern communication. 🎥 Watch here: 👉 youtu.be/jIEY2vdnZ7s #EpistolaryNovel

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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

What’s scarier than Halloween? Trying to plot your novel. 👻 This week I’m reviewing James Scott Bell’s Write Your Novel from the Middle — a brilliant, bite-sized guide to story structure for both plotters & pantsers. Watch now: youtu.be/pE_XLqrLb7Q #writingcraftbookreview

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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

👣 Nessie. Sasquatch. Sea Serpents. This week I’m sharing my favorite cryptid-inspired reads—from horror to cozy mystery to romance. 📚 Devolution, At the Water’s Edge, The Only Good Indians, and more! 🎥 Watch now → youtu.be/aQ-AlQJTAtU #cryptids

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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

“There’s something timeless about legends—Sasquatch, Nessie, Mothman. They linger just beyond what we can prove.” Last week's video: Writing Fiction Inspired by Legendary Creatures 🎥 youtu.be/zy2HXH_hxPY This week: diving deeper into cryptids and their stories. #Cryptids

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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

👣 Writing about Sasquatch, Nessie, or the Jersey Devil? This week’s video explores how to write fiction inspired by legendary creatures—full of mystery, atmosphere, and heart. 🎥 Watch here → youtu.be/zy2HXH_hxPY #WritingFiction #LegendaryCreatures #Legends

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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Word count isn’t a trophy. ✂️ Cut what doesn’t serve the story—clarity and pacing matter more than page numbers. #EditingTip

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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Not every turning point needs explosions or heartbreak. 💥 Sometimes it’s a bad craft fair, a wardrobe fail, or an awkward slip that changes everything. Small drama, big growth. #EditingTip

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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

🍁✍️ Writers, it’s #PrepTober! Whether you’re joining Fall into Fiction or setting your own goals—productivity isn’t about burnout. Watch here: → youtu.be/yq_6RogMX_4 🔗 Event details → reviseresub.com/mini-events #PrepTober

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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

🚨 Free Online Summit! 🚨 5 days. 35+ experts. Endless insights for writers. 📚 I’ll be teaching how to revise your novel to enhance character & author voice. Sign up free today—link: mirandabookmd--newfrontierbooks.thrivecart.com/byb-summit-2... #brewyourbooksummit

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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

📚 New video! Writing Craft Book Review: Hallie Ephron’s Writing & Selling Your Mystery Novel. From building a mystery blueprint to planting red herrings, this guide covers it all. 📺 Watch here 👉 youtu.be/jqOHUaPN3ys #WritingCraftBookReview

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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

A flawless hero is forgettable. 💡 Give your protagonist real flaws, struggles, and growth—because readers connect with resilience, not perfection. #editingtip

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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

If every character “smirks mischievously,” they’ll all start sounding the same. 🎭 Give each one a distinct voice to keep your cast vivid and memorable. #editingtip

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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

🚪 Closed-room mysteries: no escape, no alibi, nowhere to hide. In my latest YouTube video, I share 15 must-read closed-room mysteries—from blizzards & cabins to trains & seaside towns. 📺 Watch here 👉 youtu.be/r2iVUEFv1JE #ClosedRoomMystery #BookRecommendation

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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

🔒 Locked-room mysteries = impossible crimes, confined suspects, and puzzle-box tension. This week on YouTube, I share tips for writing your own—plus examples from Knives Out, Glass Onion, and Agatha Christie. 🕵️‍♀️ 📺 Watch here ➡️ youtu.be/5WjLaNjuI6k #LockedRoomMystery

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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

🌌 A great sci-fi setting isn’t just a backdrop—it’s a character shaping your story. This week on YouTube, I share how to craft settings that feel alive, influence your protagonist, & evolve with your plot. 🚀✨ 📺 Watch here ➡️ youtu.be/rn-F1VpKt6Q #ScienceFictionSetting

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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

🚨 FREE Online Summit! 🚨 Writers—want to hook readers from page 1? 📖✨ Join me Sept 2–3 at Plot to Publish: The Fiction Author Summit where I’ll share Unputdownable Openings! 👉 Register here: bit.ly/Plottopublish or 6figurestoryteller.com/summitreg-34... #TheFictionAuthorSummit

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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

Luke Skywalker, Frodo, Harry Potter… they all share one thing: The Hero’s Journey. ✨ New video: I review Campbell’s Hero with a Thousand Faces & Vogler’s Writer’s Journey to show how the 12 stages work—and when to rethink them. 👉 Watch here: youtu.be/63j6njIYTGk #HerosJourney

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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Editing tip – Use nature as a creativity recharge. 🍃 Step outside, let your mind wander, and notice the little details—a leaf’s pattern, a bird’s call—that might just spark your next scene. #editingtip

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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Editing tip – Let childhood wonder inspire your settings. 🌾 Whether it’s the hush of a library or the wide-open prairie, those early memories can give your scenes both magic and emotional weight. #editingtip

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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

🤖 Writing robots & androids isn’t about circuits—it’s about conflict, choices, and connection. New video: how to craft AI characters that feel real while raising big questions. 👉 Watch here: youtu.be/YiMCv5fEa3I #WritingRobot #NewVideoAlert

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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Editing tip – Use walks to unlock story ideas. 🚶‍♀️ A gentle stroll can shake loose hidden connections and spark new scenes—let your mind roam as freely as your feet. #editingtip

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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Editing tip – Balance worldbuilding with wonder. ✨ One vivid detail can unlock an entire world in the reader’s mind—sometimes less truly is more. #editingtip

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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

🤖📚 These are the droids you’re looking for—11 must-read books with unforgettable robot & AI characters! From snarky SecUnits to sweet caretaker bots, this list is pure TBR fuel. 🔗 youtu.be/HyOQ84mVmg0 #BookRecommendations

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Miranda Darrow (she/her) @miranda-darrow.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Editing tip: Write with the reader’s ear in mind. Audiobook listeners are quick to catch repetition—so revise for rhythm and flow, not just what looks good on the page. #editingtip

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