Rick Allden

I guess this is common? When I first entered the trenches, and joined BlueSky, I thought my #amquerying letters were good. I'd just written two books so they'd be the easy bits. Sent them everywhere.

I'm at that moment where the penny's dropped. Crikey. How did I ever...crikey.

Ha! Absolutely! Even more incredible that it’s your first attempt!

That’s incredible!

One last post #WritingCommunity - hasn’t been seen too much so probably not great, but I like it! #AmWriting

I WAS right 😀

Alright then - for any #revpit #writingcommunity that may be interested. I've assumed this is mine (and it rings true if not!) - so I've tried to improve my query letter following this advice! The old, pre-edited is on the left (and if it's not I'll delete and repost!) - the other is on the right.

I don’t know who I’m aiming this at or why I’m so compelled to write it, but here we are 😀

I’m 77% convinced this is mine. #Revpit

And, if it’s not, it DEFINITELY applies!

That’s phenomenal, Gert. Great work!

#WIPSNIPS #WritingCommunity #SundaySnippets

Hiya! Here’s a bit, if anyone’s interested 😀

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This is on my shortlist as mine too - I fear I may not have splashed enough intrigue about 🕵️🕵️🕵️

Also - have narrowed down to two that could be mine. I had a revise and resub with my first query, but multiple passes since. The two mine could be offer so much advice in such a little package. Brilliant!

Lucky enough to be selected for #revpit #10queries. Didn’t really know what to expect, and wasn’t sure what I’d get from reading expert but ‘example-less’ reviews/thoughts.

It was SO helpful - common themes jumped out & real-life examples of what good looks like.

Thanks SO much to all involved!

That’s so ace to hear, Alexis!

That is INCREDIBLE feedback - congratulations!!

Again - such useful info - thanks Laura!

Great stuff - thanks so much Carly!

99% sure I’ve seen feedback for my query and pages now on #revpit #10queries.

And, if I’m wrong, I’m following the advice anyway - rang too true!

Great work - thanks so much Demi!

SUCH a tough job!

Great job Maria - thank you!!

Great point. I’m going nowhere near Reddit with my stuff. I’ve put some short stories up under a pen name - some do ok, some convince me I should’ve been born a frog 😂

Loving the #Revpit #10Queries so far.

Not question but comment, I wish there was a way - a checkbox maybe - of letting the agent/publisher know you’re happy to be told “this is nowhere near.” Maybe I’m in a minority but it’d save me time if I knew I was delusional. BIG responsibility tho I guess!!

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Lovely stuff - thanks so much Hannah!

Thanks for all the effort, Madelyn - all the posts have been so useful so far!

And this is other 😀

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New followers! Hi!

I’ve been writing scripts for years but now, post kids, I’ve written two books aimed at 9-12. Querying them both, simultaneously, which is probably stupid, but it means I can have no charges of bias levelled against me. Especially by the worst one. #AmQuerying #WritingCommunity

These are sooo great Nicole - imagine how the writer of that feels right now!!

Hey Jeni! The first #Revpit I’ve joined. One of the lucky ones selected & had no idea what to expect. Your posts are SOOO useful - even though we can’t see the pages/query. We’re only getting through your eyes and that’s so valuable.

Thanks for spending the time - great job!!!