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Wera @eggqueenwera.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

My #RevPitShowcase materials are live! LET HER INHERIT RUIN features: 💎 🪽/🐊 forbidden 💜 💎 enemies-to-lovers 💎 forced proximity, he falls 1st 💎 gemstone magic & transformations 💎 mixed race rep 💎 mythical creatures of 🇹🇭 reviseresub.com/showcase/let... #LitAgents #Editors #RevPitClassOf25

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Let Her Inherit Ruin

by Wera Niyom (‪@eggqueenwera.bsky.social‬) Adult Romantasy

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Such a joy to work on this Thai-inspired adult romantasy by @eggqueenwera.bsky.social! When forbidden magic binds their fates, Fa Ying and Tana must unearth the truth behind a royal assassination & decide whether love is worth the ruin it will bring. #RevPit reviseresub.com/showcase/let...

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Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Here it is! The #RevPit2025 Showcase is LIVE!!! Congratulations to all of our authors and editors! reviseresub.com/showcase

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

omg sob. 🥹🥹🥹 Thank you for your excitement for a rewrite that was bigger than both of us expected, but I'm so proud of the direction this book has gone in and of you for all of your hard work!!! (and yes all of the yang yang appreciation!!)

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Talking about dramas is a must!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰 It's been a pleasure working with you. Can't wait for the showcase!

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

I’ve been so sick but hopefully soon 😭

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

And I wish we could give feedback on every single sub, but with the volume we received, it just isn’t possible. That’s why we created things like #10Queries: to offer insight on how we’re thinking, even if we can’t respond to everyone individually.

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Now, if you don’t hear back and aren’t sure what your story needs next (or if it needs anything at all), it might be time to bring in a CP, freelance editor, or trusted reader with strong story instincts—to get high-level feedback and see if your manuscript needs a deeper revision or is query-ready.

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Great question! And you’re definitely not alone in wondering this! Quick note: Many of us are still not done notifying for both our #RevPit #10Queries picks & finalists, so hang tight a little longer. We know the wait can feel like limbo, but we want to be intentional in how we respond.

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Aiming to get them emailed out by the end of the week! I'll post an update when I've sent out everything!

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

I would be honored to work with any of the authors and manuscripts subbed to me. Every single one showed talent, potential, and promise. Not getting chosen for #RevPit doesn’t give you enough data to bury a project. Please don’t treat it like a final verdict. Rooting for you all like mad!

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Some authors don’t get chosen for #RevPit because their manuscript is already too polished. Some because the time constraints of the contest aren't a fit. Some because the editor had to choose one out of twenty they loved. None of that is a reflection of your future in publishing.

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

#RevPit editors don’t select the most deserving writer or even necessarily the book with the highest chance of success. Editors choose one project that fits into their current bandwidth. It has to *need* work & be something we're excited to pour our time and energy into on top of our paid work.

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

I've seen a few subposts today that tell me this needs saying: #RevPit isn’t a contest that rewards the “best” book. It’s one opportunity, shaped by timing, taste, and editorial capacity. Not a judgment on your future in publishing.

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Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Editor Tiffany Grimes @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social has chosen SLOW BURN (Adult Romance) by Montana Beck as her runner-up. #RevPit

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Very excited to work with @eggqueenwera.bsky.social on REBIRTH OF A CELESTIAL PRINCESS. 🤩 #RevPit

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Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Without further ado, here’s what you’ve all been waiting for! It’s winner and runners-up announcement time! #RevPit

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dane | 최대나 | author & editor ✨️ @dcmdraper.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

as we get closer to #RevPit announcement time, here are some important reminders: ✨️ sharing your work is brave ✨️ the contest (and ALL of publishing) is super subjective ✨️ "best manuscript wins" is not a thing ✨️ you are unique and exceptional in ways only you can be happy #RevPit day 💛

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

P20: A R. Strong sense of place and the humor threads naturally into the character's emotional state. To elevate the tension, consider anchoring the stakes a little sooner. What does the MC fear? What do they want? #RevPit #10Queries

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Q20: A R. This query nails voice, tone, and setup. The stakes are hinted at but could be amplified for impact. Strengthening the hook—especially what emotionally or thematically sets this romance apart—could help it stand out in a crowded category. #RevPit #10Queries

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

P19: A R. The voice is smart, funny, and emotionally raw. Perfect for rom-com. We’re pulled into the aftermath of heartbreak, but to heighten stakes, consider grounding us faster in what the MC wants now. What’s the turning point that will move her from heartbreak to action? #RevPit #10Queries

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Q19: A R. This is a model query—clear, voicey, and emotionally resonant. We get the genre, tone, stakes, and romantic arc up front, with just enough worldbuilding to anchor us. Every sentence earns its place. #RevPit #10Queries

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

P18: A R. To deepen immersion, consider grounding us more clearly in the characters’ emotions and stakes within the action. What does the MC want in this moment, and what tension is driving the scene forward? #RevPit #10Queries

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Q18: A R. Right now, the setup is overshadowing the romance. Try tightening the backstory and shifting the focus to set up the romance arc: what draws the love interests together, what stands in their way, and what's at stake if it falls apart? #RevPit #10Queries

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

P17: A R. The voice is charming and engaging, with natural banter and vivid sensory details. There's strong momentum, but consider anchoring us in the MC’s emotional goal earlier. What does she want internally? What’s she afraid to lose? Let that urgency carry us. #RevPit #10Queries

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Q17: A R. Great concept, but the query could pop more with a hookier opening line and clearer stakes. What’s the cost if MC fails? Let the character's emotional arc shine as much as the premise. We have plenty more room to explore this. #RevPit #10Queries

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

P16: YA MT. Voice is immersive and confident, with tension humming beneath the banter (perf for YA mystery). Duality of awe and dread is well done. To heighten impact, consider grounding us sooner in who the MC is and what they fear losing. #RevPit #10Queries

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Q16: YA MT. This has a compelling premise and strong emotional core, but we have too many characters too fast. Since it's dual POV, try framing the pitch with a paragraph for each protagonist, then bring them together in a final para that emphasizes the stakes. #RevPit #10Queries

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

P15: YA F. The voice is compelling and immersive, with rich atmosphere and internal tension. Can we get more grounding? Let us know what’s at stake from the first line. Consider anchoring us faster with who the MC is, what they want, and what threatens it. #RevPit #10Queries

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Q15: YA F. Great voice. We’re pulled in immediately. The logline format can work when it hooks us fast, but here we need more precision to heighten the premise. Consider trimming and sharpening to make us *need* to know what happens next. #RevPit #10Queries

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

P14: A R. Grounding is key. Lead with emotional stakes and world context. Be mindful of pacing: start with clarity, then build intrigue. #RevPit #10Queries

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Q14: A R. Right now, it's hard to tell what the story arc really is under the context. Format needs an overhaul. We'll want the genre, word count, and comps in a single paragraph. The pitch (character + goal + stakes) in 2-3 paragraphs. Bio and pub history at the end. #RevPit #10Queries

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

P13: A F. We open a bit too abstract. Consider grounding us sooner in the human lens before layering on the metaphysical. Anchoring readers early gives the high-stakes action more weight. #RevPit #10Queries

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Q13: A F. There's a high-concept premise buried in here, but the query's length and density make it hard to follow. Try streamlining the POVs and focusing on the central arc and stakes. Trim the comps and worldbuilding summary to leave room for clarity and punch. #RevPit #10Queries

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

P12: A SF. We’re grounded in voice and image, but the pacing drifts. The prose leans internal and observational—tightening the action-reaction rhythm would help us move with the story, not around it. #RevPit #10Queries

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Q12: A SF. The premise has bite—there's clear conflict, layered identity, and stakes. But the query reads more like a synopsis and tries to do too much. Focus on the central thread: one MC, one goal, one crisis. Get in, get sharp, get out. #RevPit #10Queries

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

P11: A SF. The tone sets up unease well—but the narrative distance feels too far removed. Consider pulling the camera in closer to MC’s internal state or grounding the scene in more immediate sensory/emotional beats to sharpen impact. #RevPit #10Queries

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Q11: A SF. Strong premise, comps, and emotional tension, but the core conflict feels buried—clarify what MC wants, what threatens them, and what’s at stake if they fail. #RevPit #10Queries

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Here is our key: Adult: A Middle grade: MG Young adult: YA Fantasy: F Sci-fi/Spec fic: SF Mystery/Thriller: MT Romance: R

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

One last #RevPit #10Queries from me! Lots of romance today—some are cross-genre, but I labeled R where the romance arc felt primary. ✨ Also, every editor does things differently, but I picked these at random. There were so many great ones I didn't get to!

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

General rule of thumb is anything set 20-30 years+ in the past 😅🥲

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

I have two more meetings today so hoping to get them posted in between!

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Yay 🫶🫶🫶🫶 also I will neither confirm nor deny at this point 😉

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

P10: A SF. Love the undercurrent of tension right away. The speculative worldbuilding is rich, though the prose leans observational over propulsive. Consider tightening to let the thematic commentary hit with more immediacy. #RevPit #10Queries

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Q10: A SF. What a sharp, layered premise. But the query could be cleaner. I fear we have a lot of over-explanation that muddies the central arc. I'd love for us to lead with the premise's bite, then punch with the stakes. #RevPit #10Queries

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