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Drew McDowell

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Proud father and husband - gamer - goober - reader - lover of cheese and taters - MA Sociology - Loaded to the brim with Anxiety and ADHD He/Him/His https://t.co/xNBtkvFvPC - LinkTree Adult SF/F writer - querying a sci-fi novel

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For me, it was watching Star Trek and Star Wars when I was really young. My dad and brother were really into it, and they regularly went to conventions. After that, it was the other fans, finding people that enjoyed the genre as much as I did.
#SFPit

20.10.2025 18:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

For me, it was watching Star Trek and Star Wars when I was really young. My dad and brother were really into it, and they regularly went to conventions. After that, it was the other fans, finding people that enjoyed the genre as much as I did.
#SFPit

20.10.2025 18:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hey there, I totally get it.

For Tuesday, the guideline is 12am-1159pm eastern.

No more than once an hour, and 3 times for the same project.

19.10.2025 20:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I appreciate the info, but I am all set for my readers at this time.

17.10.2025 22:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Sci-fi has always been that universe (and multiverse) of the finite and infinite for me. Giving us the ability to examine ourselves in a scope, but allowing us to expand beyond the scope.

It lets me be realistic while I'm dreaming, all in the same brush stroke.

17.10.2025 15:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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And a big ol' Happy Friday to our dystopian adventurers, techno-enthusiasts, space voyagers, and time travelers alike!

Day 2 of 5 is here, bringing us another rotation of Earth closer to the 21st! It also brings us a new question!

#writingcommunity #SFPit #Writers

17.10.2025 15:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hey folks, I am 1/2 of the team at #SFPit

I am working on going the indie route for my up coming Sci-Fi work, A Fracture Within. It is currently in the final phases of beta reading!
I write mainly SFF, but have begun dabbling in horror/supernatural as well.

16.10.2025 18:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Hey folks, I am 1/2 of the team at #SFPit

I am working on going the indie route for my up coming Sci-Fi work, A Fracture Within. It is currently in the final phases of beta reading!
I write mainly SFF, but have begun dabbling in horror/supernatural as well.

16.10.2025 18:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Friends of all science fiction persuasions!

@jaymeLpeck and I would like to proudly announce (officially), #SFPit.

Indies, trad seekers, folks who are dabbling in the art of sci-fi - this is time-travelling, technobabble, space opera event you don't want to miss!
#scifi #writingcommunity #agents

25.08.2025 16:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Dear friends, writers, #agents, interstellar travelers, interdimensional aliens, and otherwise paradoxical time hoppers!

We would like to invite you to set your favorite time-traveling device to October 21st, 2025, for the pitch event dedicated to Science Fiction, #SFPit! ๐Ÿงต

25.08.2025 15:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 23    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 7
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Cryptic Event Reveal

#WritingCommunity
#PitchEvent
#LitAgents
#sciencefiction
#SF

09.06.2025 12:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

My fellow #scifi writers and #litagents looking to build their list of incredible scifi talent, @jaymemedinapeck.bsky.social and I would like to proudly present #scifipit

Mark those calendars!

09.06.2025 15:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The Shattered Divide
Adult #scifi #writingcommunity #wipsnips

17.02.2025 17:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hey there, just checking in to make sure I didn't miss any updated details. I didn't see any, but these old eyes aren't what they used to be.

17.02.2025 16:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Been a while since I've posted here.

I've been CRUSHING some writing goals for The Shattered Divide this year. Almost at the halfway point.

When I hit that, I am going to pause and take a look at some feedback for A Fracture Within and do a big final revision pass.

17.02.2025 16:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I might end up pitching on #bluepit! Kind of on the fence as it's in between writing and querying.

Overall, I don't think I have anything to lose by doing it.

08.01.2025 18:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

100% this. We should support all kinds of directions that lead to a career. I have a master's and feel that we really do not do enough to celebrate AND provide paths to trades.

28.12.2024 20:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 36    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Does anyone ever feel guilt about putting their MC through absolute hell?
I love him to death...but I keep testing that death part sometimes lol.

28.12.2024 19:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

1,100 words today for The Shattered Divide.

I've crossed 26k now and feel like I've really got my groove in writing back.

27.12.2024 23:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

1026 words today in The Shattered Divide.

Cannot wait to get started tomorrow on what comes next. The MC is about to go berserk.

27.12.2024 05:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you, grabbing that now!

27.12.2024 00:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I would absolutely boop that snoot!

26.12.2024 23:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hey friends! I am looking to buy some space operas or at least far-future sci-fi books.
I would love to start "local" with the writing community. Doesn't have to be traditionally published, I just need a place to buy it from!

26.12.2024 23:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Since I set a smaller goal for myself (at least 350 words a day) I've been more consistently writing.

This has really helped me get back into the headspace of the story and the MC. It might not be more, but it is so much better than none.

25.12.2024 05:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Bill Murray looked annoyed lol

25.12.2024 05:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A Fracture Within - adult scifi
#Wipsnips #amediting #amwriting #writingcommunity

24.12.2024 02:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

So A Fracture Within was written under the first-person POV of one specific person, Jimmy.

However, in writing book two (The Shattered Divide), I think I am going to provide different POVs.

23.12.2024 05:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A Fracture Within - adult sci-fi
#wipsnips #amediting #amwriting #writingcommunity

22.12.2024 16:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you!

20.12.2024 20:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Asking for writing purposes:

Say someone was being a turd, and you wanted to knock them down a peg (physically). Would you got for a full weighted slap to the face, or ball up your fist and punch them in the mouth?

There are people to witness for context.

#writingcommunity #amwriting

20.12.2024 19:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0