FYI, I’m running London Royal Parks Half in October for @alzheimersresearchuk.org , who have kindly given me a place. It's personal…as a family member was recently diagnosed. Goal is £350. Swapping XC skis & trails for London gravel paths. Any support, however small, means a lot 🤍 bit.ly/42ioQ3S

“A reckless child mistakes silence for conspiracy. She would reveal what we laid to rest for a essential purpose, and call it ‘freedom’! Order and peace is older than her voice, and it under my rule it must outlast her.” #VillainVoices #CampRevPit #CRPDryads

Morning (Europe time anyway) all #CampRevPit #CRPDryads campers. I’ve been on mute these last couple of days of camp as been on a business trip…. But here’s me now briefly introducing myself and hope to be more engaged in the coming days… 1/3

This is a fantastic initiative from #revpit. I’ve signed up! - Really looking forward to meeting more fellow writers and sharing feedback! 🏕️ #CampRevPit

Well, #revpit and #revpitwaiting pretty much done it seems. I MAY have spotted my MS in 1 #10queries but not sure… Question is… now what? More self editing in hope I’m heading in right direction? Keep querying? (I’ve only queried 12 so far…) or abandon & write something new…. Decisions decisions…

#RevPitWaiting Working from phone today so this is best I can do… Mood board of CHILD OF ICE - Glacial, bone-white, geothermal, volcanic. A frozen world where gods are worshipped in ice temples…but beneath the surface, something ancient is failing... The truth always runs hotter than faith.

#RevPitWaiting Meet Kaija… a Bone-Whisperer apprentice whose first solo ritual goes terribly wrong. She’s brave but full of doubt, fiercely loyal, and about to discover that everything her people believe in is not all as they say it is. Her journey for the truth costs her almost everything!

#RevPitWaiting CHILD OF ICE is a YA fantasy set in Ísarnheimur, a frozen Norse/Arctic-inspired world. When apprentice Bone-Whisperer Kaija discovers the Gods they worship may not be all they are led to believe, she must choose between ‘comforting faith’ and ‘dangerous truth.’

#RevPitWaiting Hi all! 👋 Alex here - a British writer based in Stockholm. By day I ghostwrite for executives; by night (or early morning!), I write YA fantasy inspired by Nordic and Sami cultures I’ve been immersed in for the last 7 years. Currently querying my first YA novel ‘Child of Ice’.

Ok #RevPit - do your worst! 🤣 Now submitted and the waiting, self-doubt begins! 🤣 For some reason I feel more nervous about this than Agent querying! Good luck everyone!

Also… #revpit - please can you remove a character / word limit on the form answers!!? I want to wax lyrical about why I love Kaija so much… I wrote a small dissertation / love letter and then realised I was over word limit! I’m now dev editing an answer to a question on the RevPit form! 🤣

Can I ask any #Revpit experts - the first 5 pages…does that include the ‘title page’ - or should you not include a title page? 🤨 (This is what I mean by ‘overthinking’!)🤣

How are people getting your #revpit submissions in already? Why can’t y’all be normal and procrastinate, tweak, second guess and self-doubt for the entire submission window and submit in the last 30 minutes!? 🤣

On the same day of #RevPit , I’ve also soft launched my new Indy Publishing House, ‘Tideshift Publishing’. Submissions will open in due course. Uniquely only accepting #cli-fi and climate change focussed Non-Fiction. A separate imprint will focus on non-cli-fi Children’s and YA fiction.

Its #RevPit day! Just about got all material together I think. Still constantly questioning if my pages are ‘good enough’ - but what’s new! This years submission is 1,000,000,000% better & more polished than last years, so I’m more fired up than ever! #fantasylit #litfiction #yafiction

Im reading ’A Study in Drowning’ at the moment and about half way through. Loving it so far…. BUT then I log on Goodreads to see what others say…& 50% hate it? What’s that saying about my literary tastes? 🤔 #booksky #fantasy #goodreads #opinion #writersky #authorsky #fantasylit

Hi #writers and #authors. I started writing all my fiction (initially MG) using Reedsy, which has been great so far - but felt it a bit clunky when writing my latest, larger YA. Is it worth upgrading to @scrivenerapp.bsky.social ? Anyone comment on benefits etc.? #writersky #booksky #authorsky

All edits of my MS, CHILD OF ICE, are now complete. Final read through done… 📖💙 Now…into the Querying trenches I go! #writersky #booksky #amquerying

Evening all. As I approach entering the #Querying trenches in the next couple of days, can anyone let me know how vital formatting is? I.e. correct dialogue punctuation? I’m trying to learn it and apply consistently but so worried how consistent and accurate I am throughout the MS.

Here’s a question to all #authors, #writersky and actually anyone in #writing / #publishing… When sending MS to Beta readers, do you also get them to sign an NDA to try and mitigate plagiarism etc?

Question for agents: How important is the Title of the book when querying / out for submission? I guess it’s the easiest part to change before any publishing deal, so just wondered how important it is to get this right before Querying, or if a ‘Working Title’ is enough? #querying #writer #booktitles

It’s done! 1st draft done and even started editing (including cutting a whole chapter that at the moment I realised added nothing…. Now for editing! On track for #revpit @revpit.bsky.social submission—and to start querying! #1stdraft #authorsky #writersky #fantasylit #youngadultlit

Question to #authors - I write first draft in Reedsy…at what point do people move from Reedsy to Word (if ever?) - I’m wondering whether I should edit in Word export version or in Reedsy? (Or move to Scrivener going forward and just do it all there!?) #bookdraft #editing

78k words down… 3 chapters to go…. Writing like a crazy man these last few days, and these last few chapters are fully mapped and structured so writing will be quick… May just finish 1st draft by end of week… (Too soon to add the #querying hashtag?) #wip #1stdraft #writersky #booksky #author

Not sure if this is a writing skills development tip, or just a pondering… but any other writers here watch tv-shows or movies adapted from books you don’t know, and think ’How the hell did this appear on the page?’ #adaptations #writing #inspiration #writingskills

Ohhh shit… I’ve already got two WIP Novels, but just randomly had idea for an unplanned new one… A YA / Adult Romantasy… Enemies to Lovers - Norsk clan rivalry amidst Political & Religious war…. Shelve idea & finish the two existing WIPS? or change direction!!?? #romantasy #author #wip #writing

I met a hugely successful, multi-million-copy author at the end of last year. I took my shot and asked if I could send some pages of my manuscript— he accepted…. & this was the reply! 🤯 (Author has to remain anon. due to his publisher rules on attribution) #authorfeedback #wip #author

I’m probably a few days away from finishing first draft of ‘The Bone Whisperer’ (Working Title) - A Sami inspired YA fantasy adventure novel. Therefore, looking to grow my Beta reader / ARC reader list. DM me for signup link if interested. #arcreaders #betareaders #authorsky #querying

Best start to the month!!! Just two days after release and 70 copies sold and woke up to being told I’m an #amazonbestseller!! That’s better already 2/3 of my life’s time sales after a year of Book 1! Maybe there’s something in this Author lark! Thanks all for the support! 🙏 #booksky

It’s out! Launch day is here!!! The Clockwork Labyrinth is out in the world. Seeing readers discover Ellie and Ninja Cat’s next adventure will make every hour worth it! Thanks to everyone who’s joined me on this journey! #TheClockworkLabyrinth #EllieAndNinjaCat #AuthorLife #NewRelease

T-25 hours! - The gears are turning, the maze is almost open! 😬 The Clockwork Labyrinth launches in a little over a day!…and I can’t wait for you to step inside! Available wherever you buy your books from 30 Oct. (Pre-order open!) #TheClockworkLabyrinth #Countdown #writersky #booksky #mglit

Reminder: Pre the October 30 release, I’m still accepting ARC readers for my latest MG Fantasy, The Clockwork Labyrinth. Download below: tinyurl.com/yc52w8ch #arc #arcreaders #booksky #writersky #mgfantasy

The reality of being a published author sets in when you have an interview as one! Was great chatting to @authorinterviews.bsky.social about how I became a MG Fantasy author, & the journey towards my latest book, Clockwork Labyrinth (out Oct 30). Read full interview here: tinyurl.com/3mnu7ebk

Does anyone know of / can recommend anyone who makes good ‘book trailers’? Seen some really good ones on IG, but maybe they’ve been made by Publishers… Comment on this thread if anyone knows of good Book Content Creators who might be able to help! #booksky #authorsky #booktrailers

That’s it! The Final Final draft of ‘Clockwork Labyrinth’ is finished, edited, proofed and typeset! It’s locked in! Tomorrow it gets sent off for Author Proof. (I’m still accepting ARC reviewer applications- link in pinned post). Release date: Oct 30th. #booksky #fantasy #mgfiction #writersky

Just randomly checked my Junk Mail folder…. Read two emails…first one telling me I’d been #shortlisted for a writing comp I entered…. Then a second telling me I didn’t win! Rollercoaster of emotions in the space of 4 minutes! #writersky #booksky #fiction #literaryaward #author

Oh and to add… It’s insane that I’ve hit almost 1,000 followers on here! Thank you to each and every one of you! I realise maybe only 1% of you read my book(s)…but even that is amazing! So thank you!! #grateful #writersky #booksky #followers #author

Maybe I’ve already said…but I took some time offline due to going through some personal issues. But now I’m declaring myself BACK! & starting with exciting news on release of my 2nd Book… Clockwork Labyrinth! Release date: Oct 30th! Comment or DM if you want to be an ARC reader!! #booksky

Morning. I’ve been quiet on this here due to personal life… But, I started this acct to promote my writing, & my monthly KDP alert just reminded me to be grateful that even 7 mths on, people (ok, only 5-10ish p/m) are still buying ‘Ellie & Ninja Cat Book 1’! Book 2 launches soon! Watch this space!

I doubt anyone has missed me - but just to say ‘I’m back’ (on BSky). I’ve been absent for a bit due to travel, work outside of fiction writing, & going through a divorce…. But…you can now expect me to be back posting & engaging more frequently from now on! #writersky #writesky #imback #awol

I’ve decided - removing a Tick from your ear is (so far) the most awkward and thus painful place I’ve had to remove a tick from! #trailrunning #trailrun #summer #countrylife

Getting my KDP reports each month is always a surprise - but a lovely one! So heart warming to know people are still buying my book! (another 30 people in May!) Looking forward to the imminent release of Book 2: Clockwork Labyrinth! #booksky #writingcommunity #newrelease #indiepublisher

Tomorrow is going to be a good day…. new car day! My first foray into the world of #ev ownership! #newcardelivery #electricvehicle #mgmarvelr #mg

I’m sure lots of people will disagree or have viewpoints on the actual impact… but to me it’s fitting that I chose to swap my 2.5l Diesel for an #EV yesterday on #earthday Can’t wait to take delivery and join the EV Revolution… #electricvehicle #earthday2025 #mg #divorcedistraction

Just taken a test drive of the #mgmarvelr - I think this could be my new car! I’ll soon be making my foray into EV ownership! Scary…but inevitable! Now just to decide between the AWD or RWD version…. 🤔 #ev #electricvehicle #gogreen

Got my first KDP Royalties summary yesterday…my first EVER… Only just checked it though… Approx €100 from sales of my book! Ok, ok… I know it’s hardly ‘a living’ - but I’m humbled & proud to know that so many have bought and enjoyed my book! #booksky #writesky #writingcommunity #kidlit

Hej…Can the Bsky folk help me decide? Looking to buy a new car…narrowed it down to 2: 1. #Ford Kuga Hybrid (ST Line X) 2. #MG Marvel #EV. Never had an EV so 2. would be a big change for me but I’m tempted…especially as I’d get free charging for first year… Thoughts? #ev #hybrid #carchoice

‘Honestly, I’m doing ok..really!’ (opens fridge)

Hypothetical 🙋🏻‍♂️: If going through a divorce, does one: A) Immerse oneself in his latest YA fantasy WIP and get this bad boy finished! B) Go all in on Social Media ranting about anything & everything. C) Wollow in self pity & drink my way through my stash of fine scotch & gin. D) All of above!

Not getting my hopes up too much about tomorrows #revpit results…but can’t wait to see all the responses nonetheless. I’ve not been too ‘on top’ of #10queries #revpitteasers as I’d have liked due to navigating some personal sadness these last few days… But best of luck to everyone tomorrow!