Miranda Darrow (she/her)

YouTube video by Miranda Darrow SCIENCE FICTION GENRE

🚀 Science fiction blends imagination with logic, daring us to ask “What if?”
In this week’s video, I’m talking sci-fi subgenres, themes, and writing tips to help you craft compelling, believable futures.
Watch now & start building your next world.

Watch here: youtu.be/PBKQMymGJNg

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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.

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Editing tip: Turn reader curiosity into a series hook.
If your side characters are stealing hearts, consider giving them their own book or POV—but do it with purpose. Strategic expansion keeps the spotlight focused where it matters.

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Editing tip: Watch for “Proportion” in storytelling.
If side characters or subplots take up too much space, they can weaken the emotional impact of your main arc. Keep your story balanced and intentional.

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Editing tip: Don’t let side characters steal the spotlight.
They’re there to support your protagonist’s journey—not rewrite it. Keep the focus where it belongs.
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Want to deepen your character arcs and tighten your plot? In this week’s video, I review Story Genius by Lisa Cron—my go-to craft book for writing with purpose and heart.

Link: youtu.be/g2SeJlN5wUk

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Looking for modern Westerns with grit, heart, and a twist? 🤠
This week’s video features book recs that reimagine the genre—from outlaw brides to queer librarians, and even horror on the frontier.

📺 Watch now: youtu.be/3E6fDG9OR2w

#WesternBooks #Recommendations

🤠 Westerns are back—and evolving.
This week’s video explores how to write Western novels that honor tradition and reflect modern voices. Tropes, setting, and must-know tips inside.

📺 Watch now: youtu.be/t4qBMuHZi6U

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New video! 📽️
This week I reviewed How to Write a Novel Using the Snowflake Method by Randy Ingermanson. Whether you outline obsessively or write by the seat of your pants, this method offers a detailed, flexible path from idea to draft. ❄️✍️

Link: youtu.be/OVQl5RpNEWU

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Editing tip: Don’t rely on “he said” and “she asked” alone.
Use dialogue beats—little actions or gestures—to show emotion and keep your scenes moving.
They add depth and rhythm without slowing the pace.
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Editing tip: Clarify your point of view. 📚
Shifts or confusion in POV can pull readers out of the story—keep your perspective consistent, grounded, and purposeful.

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Editing tip: Match the critique to the draft. 📝
Early drafts thrive on big-picture feedback—plot, pacing, structure—while polished drafts benefit from line edits and sentence-level finesse.
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🎥 New video!
Mastering multiple timelines in fiction? It’s a challenge—but SO worth it.

📚 Tips for clarity, pacing, structure & emotional payoff
⌛ For time travel, dual POVs, historicals & more
🎯 Watch now: youtu.be/f_pJhCc3J0I

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Today, I want to say thank you to Miranda Darrow for her amazing insights, and relentless support in the last few weeks. Your timeline pushed me to achieve things I didn’t know I was capable of. Your advice and ideas helped turn The Gravity of Hope from a rough draft into a manuscript I’m proud of. It has been an absolute pleasure working with you.

Very late reposting of my #RevPitClassof25 posts here!

I wanted to say a special thank you to @miranda-darrow.bsky.social for her amazing insights and continued support in the last few weeks! The Gravity of Hope has become a much better book with her guidance!
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Thank you so much for your kind words, Ivy!
It was a pleasure working with you and I'm hoping for big things for The Gravity of Hope!!!

🚨 New Video Drop! 🚨
Love time travel stories? I just shared 21 book recs featuring epic timelines, emotional stakes, & alternate realities. ⏳📚
Writers = great comp titles
Readers = new TBR fuel 🔥

📺 Watch here: youtu.be/5JW5pIunDU0

#TimeTravelBooks #BookRecommendations

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#DashOfLove #FreeOnlineClass

💘 Don’t miss it—Dash of Love is happening THIS Saturday!

Learn how to add a romantic subplot to any genre in this free Zoom class with fiction editor Miranda Darrow.

🗓️ June 14 | ⏰ 11 AM CT
🔗 Sign up: www.mirandadarrow.com/landing-page...

#DashOfLove #FreeOnlineClass

The Gravity of Hope by Ivy Bard (@ivybeewrites‬) Adult Science Fiction

The #RevPit 2025 Annual Contest showcase is LIVE!!

Check out the first pages and query letter by my amazing winner@ivybeewrites.bsky.social

I loved working with Ivy! They rocked their revisions.

reviseresub.com/showcase/the...

It's #RevPit showcase time! Congratulations to all the authors and editors on another great year! reviseresub.com/showcase

Today’s the day! Be sure to check out the #RevPitShowcase at 12 pm Eastern.

Wishing all the #authors the best and good luck!

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🕰️ New video! Writing a novel with time travel? Learn the top tropes, emotional themes, and structure tips to make your timelines compelling (and logical).

Watch here: youtu.be/FUica3YhBtM

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RevPit Class ‘25 Pitch your book! In a contest for a job on the next coloniser to humanity’s last hope, a dying engineer and his military space pilot ex are sent back from Titan to the dead planet, Earth. When the competition turns deadly, they must set aside past grievances and team up to get back to Titan alive.

The Winners of RevPit 2025 would like to share a little about our project and experience June 2 - Pitch your book June 3 - Share an aesthetic or playlist June 4 - Share a snippet June 6 - What you learned from RevPit June 7 - Show us your writing space June 8 - Say thank you to your editor June 9 - Showcase

During this last week’s countdown, the winners of RevPit ‘25 would like to share a little bit about our project and experience.
Here is my pitch of The Gravity of Hope!
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Share an Aesthetic or playlist!

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Don't miss it!

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Can’t wait to see you there! 📷

#DashOfLove #FreeOnlineClass

New video! 🎥 I'm breaking down the difference between character voice & authorial voice—and how to make both shine in your writing. Featuring book examples & tips you can use today.

👉 Watch here: youtu.be/VQ0dQZKapJQ

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Want to add a touch of romance to your story? 💕
I’m hosting a free Zoom class—Dash of Love—to help you weave a romantic subplot into any genre.
Sign up here to get the invite: www.mirandadarrow.com/landing-page...

Can’t wait to see you there! 💘

#DashOfLove #FreeOnlineClass

Editing tip – All genres come with their own tropes: locked rooms in mysteries, dragons in fantasy, and so on. Smart authors use these familiar signals to attract the right readers. #editingtip

Editing tip: Refresh familiar tropes by flipping the script—change the setting, swap gender roles, or shift the POV. Innovation keeps your story surprising while preserving the emotional heart. #editingtip

Editing tip: Saggy middle? Drop in or intensify a trope to reignite tension and emotional stakes. A well-placed twist, rivalry, or forced proximity can keep readers hooked. #editingtip