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probably just got divorced, lol

I love the cover... Almost bought it from that alone! I'm not a big romantasy fan... but if it's your fave novel of this year, I might reconsider. Is it more on the romance or on the fantasy? I tend towards unromantic... haha.

Mostly young adults or new adults

Welcome aboard :) What age are you writing for?

Hello there, My name is Silver or you can call me Celeste. I have loved writing (and reading!) ever since I was a young child. In December 2024, I published my first book: a poetry chapbook with 18 poems. Now, I'm working on a few stories...

There are heaps of sites with good advice. This is one. I suggest cherry-picking what suits your story. Take the tips and advice that resonates then build upon the bones to make the query your own. Often readers don't see what we think is clear...

Hi @noahkempton Well done for getting this far. Most don't. You are getting good advice here, but I'll throw in a little more: "I am writing to you seeking representation for Origins: The Compound, a 113,000 word YA adventure fantasy novel...

I really like your note of NOT querying in December. That thought never occurred to me, so thanks for that! I also appreciate you noting that you could not tell the inciting incident. It's obvious to me (cause I wrote the damn thing lol,) but if...

Reading the latest installment of the Books of Babel by Josiah Bancroft. What a wordsmith! He's really good at keeping his fiction novel readers guessing.

I finally got around to reading White Fang by Jack London and OMG, it's such an emotional roller coaster, especially for animal lovers. I feel like that'd be my pick, although I am currently half way through Big Little Lies by Liane Moriaty and...

Before you go any further, cut the words "I am writing to you." This is so obvious that it doesn't need stating. I am also dubious about the "Dear ..." opening.

AH you have joined the fandom.

Hey @noahkempton Hold onto your hat, the query trenches are brutally discouraging. I've queried four books and it's a totally hit and miss scenario. It's also a frustrating nightmare, and I offer a hand of congrats for getting this far, but I...

Slang is a language that rolls up its sleeves, spits on its hands and goes to work. Carl Sandburg

Godammit, Donut!