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@zillawrites.bsky.social
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📎There's a lot of beauty in ordinary things. 🖤🤍💜 🩸 In my FINAL GIRL era 🩸 🎧 Co-host of the With Series Potential podcast ✏️ rep: Alex Land at MWLA 🏕️ Camp Director 🌲

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Bree Buonomo @breebwrites.bsky.social · 15h
HIDE x EPISODE 13 x THE HANDYMAN METHOD Ruining the Massacre Mansion TV show is Lissa’s goal: because Hollywood shouldn’t exploit real life death. But the plot goes awry when the mansion begins to thirst for their blood & she realizes that greed doesn’t always take the shape of money. #DVPit #A #H
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zilla @zillawrites.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
🩸It’s been a scream!🩸 We are Publishers Marketplace official! I can’t wait for everyone to meet Cody and the friendship she will do anything to keep. I cannot overstate how lucky I am to have @alexbrownwrites.bsky.social in my corner. Thank you for everything.
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zilla @zillawrites.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
If you’re looking for an update to BEFORE AND AFTER THE BOOK DEAL, M Stevenson’s IT DEPENDS scratches the itch perfectly. Trying to study up on author math.
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Ivy T. Woods @ivytwoods.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Hello and welcome to my bisexual pirate ( #birates ) book: Sculptor of the Winds It’s not a love triangle but it’s definitely a *vague mumbling* triangle. #unhingedpit #F #R #FR #AG #OS
A white skull and crossbones over a bisexual flag (pink, purple, blue from top to bottom). There is a white border around the outsidesA chart diagram where various arrows connect MMC (male main character), FMC (female main character), and Lesbian Monster.

Between FMC and MMC is a double sided arrow that says “wholesome romance”

Between MMC and Lesbian Monster is a double sided arrow that says “desire to murder each other” and an arrow pointed from Lesbian Monster to MMC that says “jealous of”

Between FMC and Lesbian monster is a double sided arrow that says “attraction” an arrow from FMC to Lesbian Monster that says “I can fix her” and an arrow from lesbian monster to FMC that says “covetous, toxic obsession”
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Anna Hirsch @annahirsch.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Attention, writers of every level: We want your bad beta stories! @zillawrites.bsky.social, @ivytwoods.bsky.social and I are hunting for cautionary tales to feature on an upcoming episode of our podcast, With Series Potential (@withseriespotential on IG). DM one of us if you want to share!
Bold text reading "Most wanted: Betas behaving badly"
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zilla @zillawrites.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
I took this class before I queried my last novel. Not only did I receive 27 requests, but I got my dream agent (after MULTIPLE offers)!! She goes over every part of the query package, the state of the industry, and is planning to critique pages live! www.jenichappelleeditorial.com#signup
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Jeni Chappelle Editorial
Jeni Chappelle | Professional Book and Novel Editing
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zilla @zillawrites.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
My Friends Are My Competition Sure, rising tides lift all boats, but it doesn't mean I don't feel jealous. And guess what? We can be both jealous and supportive members of the writing community. ✨
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My Friends Are My Competition
And I'm Jealous of Them
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Chloe Marcus @chloemarcus.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Such a thought provoking piece on the type of horror we consume and write and why. Has my brain turning... @zillawrites.bsky.social
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Why Scream Scares You Differently Than Friday the 13th
(And Why That Distinction Is Everything)
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Jeni Chappelle @jenichappelle.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
I’ve got a blog post on how I pick my #RevPit winner and some news about what’s coming! Sign up for my Substack (link in the post) to keep up to date on my new intensive!
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How I Choose a #RevPit Winner
How I choose a #RevPit winner during the annual manuscript contest.
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zilla @zillawrites.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
🩸📚🩸 As someone who is a huge fan of "old school slashers," there's a very different feeling I get from watching Ghostface stalk his friends vs Jason chase camp counselors. Both are good. But I think one works a bit better for writing/books than the other. #Booksky #Horrorwriting #Horrorbooks
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Why Scream Scares You Differently Than Friday the 13th
(And Why That Distinction Is Everything)
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zilla @zillawrites.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Have we all recovered a bit from #CampRevPit?
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kj is ✨writing✨ @kjsilver.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Happy Sunday! I'm back in the writing groove post #RevPit and had a lovely talk with the one an only @jenichappelle.bsky.social !! Nothing like some kind words and proper rest to light my creative fire again 💕 youtu.be/IREK0xtWAI8 #WritingCommunity #WriteSky #BookSky #authortube #CampRevPit
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Productive writing week with a 9-5, cozy fantasy edition✨ 🌷
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Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
#CampRevPit is over for now, but our Annual Contest showcase starts Monday June 8! The editors and Annual Contest winners are hard at work on revisions and can't wait to share these stories with y'all. Get all #RevPit updates - reviseresub.substack.com
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RevPit Announcements | Revise & Resub | Substack
Updates on all RevPit events and mini-events. Click to read RevPit Announcements, by Revise & Resub, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.
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Hannah Greer @hannahgreer.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Whoops I’m late but I just want to give a huge thanks to everyone in the discord! Y’all are awesome and I can wait to watch everyone continue to grow together. If any #RevPit or #CampRevPit friends want in, just let me know! Also thanks to my #CRPSparkleSkunks cabin and @jenniferluce.bsky.social!
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Alli Gentry Capps @alligentry.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Yes to this!! Thank you @safiyabintsaleh.bsky.social for being a the best camp leader for #CRPShrikes 🔥🐦‍⬛🏕️ Your effort did not go unnoticed by us! 👏 👏 👏
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Nadine Flint @nadineflintbooks.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Also, as someone who has been on bookstagram for years now, there are diff rules online vs sending to an agent. Readers don’t necessarily look at sales (agents do) so if talking about your book online, just have fun with talking about your vibe. You can comp shoes/ movies/ music/ visual artists etc
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Marufa Hoque @marufahoque.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
#ShoutOut to everyone who made #CampRevPit possible!! And a huge shoutout to my #CRPfireflies counselor @arumiwrites.bsky.social 💗 Love this community! 🫶 Let's keep the fun going and 🌠 our writing goals 😎
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Chase Grayson is Agented🌙 @adropofmagick.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
It’s the last day of camp already?! Time flies when you’re having fun! But we’re not done just yet… #CRPDirewolves #CampRevPit
Day 12 – May 1st Writing Prompt

LAST DAY ROUND UP! What was your favorite part of camp this year? What’s one thing that you’d like us to improve upon next year? And, of course, feel free to share as much as you want! This is your time to reflect on the whole process. I hope I’ve helped to make it memorable and worthwhile. I’ll miss you all. DIREWOLVES FOR LIFE!
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Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
🏕️ 🥾 #CRPBootcamp Q&A 🥾 🏕️
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Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
And always always ALWAYS remember that you can find free and experienced readers in the writing community. You never have to pay. NEVER.
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Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
We're having so much fun reading through your pitches! Just a small reminder to trade sample chapters (or whatever length you're comfortable with) to ensure you're a good working match. Not everyone is meant to be your CP or beta, and THAT'S OKAY!
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Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
🏕️ 🥾 #CRPBootcamp Q&A 🥾 🏕️
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Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
I've said it before, I'll say it again. The community is the whole point of #CampRevPit!
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Anna Hirsch @annahirsch.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
For the first one - I think it's fine to have some comps that are outside your specific subgenre, but I'd make sure to have at least one comp that's higher-stakes.
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Nadine Flint @nadineflintbooks.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
I was just coming to plug the podcast “With Series Potential” by @zillawrites.bsky.social @annahirsch.bsky.social and @ivytwoods.bsky.social Their first episode talks about comps, and the rules you need to follow (and the ones you can break!)
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Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
🏕️ 🥾 #CRPBootcamp Q&A 🥾 🏕️
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🏕️ 🥾 #CRPBootcamp Q&A 🥾 🏕️
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jessa @jessawrites.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
re: logline and housekeeping- Most feedback I got told me to put housekeeping at the top, and I did get more requests with that format. I originally started my query with a hooky line about my story at the top but I moved it below the housekeeping to start the blurb. That worked well!
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Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
🏕️ 🥾 #CRPBootcamp Q&A 🥾 🏕️
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Anna Hirsch @annahirsch.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
I have a different answer for the last one. Since I did a mentorship, I queried some agents who had rejected me before the program and just mentioned up front "I previously queried you with this project on DATE and it has since been significantly revised as part of [mentorship]".
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Jennifer Luce @jenniferluce.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Hello my lovely #CRPSparkleSkunks! Come check out the #CampRevPit Query Q&A going on every hour
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Anna Hirsch @annahirsch.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
We made it—it's the LAST day of #CampRevPit! After you answer today's prompt, head on over to @reviseresub.bsky.social for the camp mixer, where you can pitch your project to find betas & CPs! Plus, my fellow counselors will be answering your burning questions all day in the Q&A. #CRPNightcrawlers
May 1
Day twelve
Daily prompt
What's a real-world horror you're interested in exploring in your work? Maybe you already have one in your current WIP!
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Nadine Flint @nadineflintbooks.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
#CRPSirens check out our mini mixer event to find Alpha readers, beta readers, and critique partners across cabins!
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jessa @jessawrites.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
I've had the best two weeks getting to know the #CRPSugarGliders of #CampRevPit! As our cabinmates leave camp to embark on their next adventures, what encouragement do you have, and which writing resources have helped you on your own writing journey that you recommend they pack in their bags?
Text: Camp RevPit, May 1, Cabin Prompt: Send encouragement and writing resources to your cabinmates for their next adventure!

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Anna Hirsch @annahirsch.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
I would stop querying a manuscript when... a) you've run out of reputable agents to query and don't have many fulls outstanding, or b) when you have something better ready to go. I only sent about 50 queries for my 1st book, then switched to querying my stronger 2nd book. Book 2 got me an agent!
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Anna Hirsch @annahirsch.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
My query went like this: "Told in dual-POV and set against the backdrop of [setting], it follows [and then I went into my logline]." There's lots of ways to easily work it in! Plus, I had a male MC and it didn't seem to turn anyone off that I was aware of :)
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Anna Hirsch @annahirsch.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
For multi-POV, I'd definitely recommend focusing on your primary POV character throughout the blurb, and using the metadata paragraph to mention the multi-POV. You can focus on multiple POV characters in your blurb if you want, but it's a LOT harder. [1/2]
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Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
🏕️ 🥾 #CRPBootcamp Q&A 🥾 🏕️
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Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Good morning, Campers! 🏕️ #CampRevPit is coming to an end soon. We hope you had lots of fun, met new friends and put down some words! On the last day of camp, #ShoutOut a writer friend who's inspired you, helped you along your journey, or just been a great Camp buddy. 👏
On a grassy green hill beneath a starry night sky, the caterpillar nibbles on a tree while the mantis and the firefly work on their stories. The mantis lays in the grass writing in her journal with a fountain pen and her very tall stack of papers beside her. The firefly sits in the branches of the tree with a laptop. The firefly’s butt is glowing brightly so the mantis can see to write.
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Jade Mason @jademasonwrites.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
I showed up as a counselor not knowing what to expect, & am leaving so grateful to have shared this adventure w/all of you. #CRPBeeMine has been the BEST cabin crew ever (yes, I’m totally biased 🐝 ). I’ll always be cheering for you, so don’t be strangers around the #CampRevPit fire 💛🔥
I showed up as a counselor not knowing what to expect, & leaving v grateful to have shared this adventure w/all of you. #CRPBeeMine has been the BEST cabin crew ever (yes, I’m totally biased 🐝 ). I’ll always be cheering for you, so don’t be strangers around the #CampRevPit fire 💛🔥
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Nadine Flint @nadineflintbooks.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
#CRPSirens, it's our last day together. Thank you for spending the last 12 days together! Your stories & enthusiasm are truly inspiring and I'm so excited to find your books on shelves one day. Share your celebrations below.🧜‍♀️ 🧜‍♂️ Keep an eye out for a fun last day mixer with all of #CampRevPit
In the background, a rocky, most-covered beach. The text reads: Closing Circle. Day 12: May 1. What is something you're proud of from camp? An achievement? Word count goal? Critique swap? New Connections made? 

Let's celebrate!
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Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Hello campers! We hope you had a great time at #CampRevPit! After answering your own cabin prompt, come sit by the fire, and pitch your project for our mini mixer #ABCPit event! Be sure to tag if you're seeking alpha readers, beta readers, or critique partners. 🏕️ We're excited for your stories! 👀
In the background, an illustration with evergreen trees and mountains. The text reads: Camp Mixer. Welcome to #CampRevPit's Mixer Event! Come gather around the fire and pitch your project! 

Rules: 
- Use hashtags specific tot he age range/ genre of your project
- Include the hashtag #ABCPit so everyone can find your post! 
- Include #ContentW if your project contains sensitive themes. Please discuss specifics with each other once you've established contact
- Specify if you're seeking alpha readers, beta readers, or critique partners 
- Mood boards are welcome, but please no AI-Generated images

Tips: 
- Don't be afraid to trade just one chapter first to see if you're both a good fit! 
- Don't be afraid to boost each other up and connect! 
- Have Fun!
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Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
🥾 We've put together some of the questions we've received from forms.gle/n6ee7SkcRgva... and will be dropping them throughout the day. We hope to start a discussion around querying that will bring transparency to the community.
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Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
🏕️ Hello campers, today is the last day of camp, and it's a BUSY one! You have prompts, pitches, and Q&As flying all over the place. Some of you will go back into your revisions cave to continue working. Some may be ready to march straight into the trenches. No matter your choice, we're behind you.
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Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Are you ready for the sweetest Starlight Story of #CampRevPit? @bysaraaxelbaum.bsky.social from Cabin #FantasyFoxes might have put some tears in our eyes with this one! So. Dang. Cute. 🥹🖍️
#CampRevPit Starlight Stories... Cabin: #CRPFantasyFoxes @bysaraaxelbaum.bsky.social is writing a MG fantasy inspired by her son! He even helps create maps, creatures, and draws scenes! Isn’t that the most adorable thing ever!?
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Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Today's Ember of Excellence goes to early-riser @emavis.bsky.social from Cabin #CRPSugargliders! Thank you for your dedication to early morning sprints! It's made a huge impact on #CampRevPit 😃🌄
Embers of Excellence #CampRevPit Cabin: #CRPSugargliders @emavis.bsky.social has been getting up early and cheering on their fellow campers as they participate in 5 AM sprints! Thanks for brightening those dark mornings!
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zilla @zillawrites.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
It’s here. Our last #CRPEarlyBirds sprint. It’s been a long two weeks but I’ve loved starting my days with you. So, for the last time… what are you working on? We’ll start at :05 #CampRevPit
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Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
🥾 🏕️ Querying Nuances is the topic of the day... 🏕️ 🥾 Who is your target audience? What about personalization? What do I do with rejections? But if we don't cover your specific questions, pop it into our form (forms.gle/j2QHMe1wXBz7...) so we can chat about it tomorrow! #CampRevPit #CRPBootcamp
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kj is ✨writing✨ @kjsilver.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
I spy a familiar name too... @zillawrites.bsky.social Soon it will be time to preorder your debut too 🔮
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