Mistborn was Brandon Sanderson’s 18th book. I had been really frustrated with selling my books and querying my manuscript before I heard him say that. I don’t know what my new strategy will be, but I have comfort knowing that success isn’t divined from on-high to those famous debut authors.

I see a lot of folks posting their successes in writing, which is great. Anyone else experience the opposite? Like a pit of despair? Anyone else? 🦗 🦗

Querying authors—I need your opinion on a hook that will stand out to an agent: 🧵

Querying authors—I posted my query to PubTip and didn’t get any feedback. Trying to gauge if that means it’s ready or just lost in the algorithm. Can you take a look and let me know what you think? #amquerying www.reddit.com/r/PubTips/co...

I'm going back and forth on my querying strategy—My nature is the "done is better than perfect" mindset and send out my query when I've had a 5-10 revisions and feel confident. Then I'll get more feedback from someone and I'll regret sending it out to 10+ agents. #amquerying

19 queries sent. 3 rejections. Goal: Collect 100 rejections/year. #amquerying

Querying authors—when did you know your query letter was ready to send out? #amquerying

Just got my first reject from an agent I queried. I read an article suggesting I aim for a 100 rejects/year. Looks like I’m making progress 😂 #amquerying

“I am what happens when you carve God from the wood of your own hunger” —Deep Seek

Trying to aim for 250-300 words for my query letter, but whenever get that concise it lacks voice and adds confusion. Anyone have this same problem? How’d you get past it? #amquerying

After three books and a deep dive on query editing, I’ve determined everyone should do two things: 1) Pour their heart into 75,000 words, and 2) Condense it to several paragraphs. #amquerying

Curious—how do all the querying authors get feedback on their query letters and synopses? I’ve used subreddit PubTips which is super helpful. What else do you use? #amquerying

How many drafts of your query letter do you go through? I’ve done a ton, and whenever I feel ready, and send a few out, I spot a change I desperately need to make. I have less revisions with my full manuscript. #amquerying

Need to edit 1000 words before I go to bed to meet my daily goal. Wish me luck.

Edgar Brave was just a foster kid—until a wormhole whisked him to a world on the brink of war. Now, he must become a hero to save his brother. You gotta add “Alister” to your TBR list for this year. Comment below or DM me if you’re curious for more info.

Happy Monday! What are everyone’s goals this week? It doesn’t need to be reading or writing related, but it could be.

If AGI causes a huge disruption in the workforce over the next decade, what do you think will be the most important jobs to invest time and money into now?

This is so cool. My wife asked me to get supplies to make a dry martini. I don’t know anything about making one and I don’t know my way around Total Wine. I used ChatGPT to guide me through the store and tell me what each bottle looked like.

Wanna read a mashup of Dr Who and Game of Thrones? Maybe you’re just a little curious and want to know more? Send me a DM or comment below.

What’s the main character like in your book (whether it’s one you’re reading or writing)? One of the protagonists in Alister is Elena, a 17 year old girl searching for ancient magic. I have to admit, she’s a lot tougher than me. #writingcommunity #readingcommunity

I asked ChatGPT to talk about the symbolism at the end of the classic novel Brave New World. It covered some dark topics that need to be talked about, but ironically ChatGPT flagged that it might not be appropriate. Some things need to be talked about BECAUSE they’re dark.

Going through some of the classic scifi novels. Man these are powerful. From A Brave New World: “But I don’t want comfort. I want God, I want poetry, I want real danger, I want freedom, I want goodness. I want sin.” #reading #books #scifibooks #ClassicLiterature

What are everyone’s writing goals this weekend? #WritingCommunity #readingcommunity #scifibooks #fantasybooks

Writers, editors, actors and artists! Brag about yourselves in the comments!! What do we need to know about you. And PLEASE follow. I’m an Indy author trying to build a following and am struggling at social media. #WritingCommunity #art #actors #editors #reading #books

I have my opinions, but what’s yours? Deep dish or thin crust? Which is better? #pizza #NewYork #Chicago

What's everyone reading? Would you recommend it? #readingcommunity #scifibooks #fantasybooks #bookstagrammer #BookClub #booksky

If you’re into Dr Who and Game of Thrones check out my series Archives of Edgar Brave. I just released book 2, and the series has maintained 5 stars and over 200 ratings on Amazon.

It’s been 300 years since we left the Earth. Since the compute fields torched the soil. No one can live there…we think

Interestingly enough, I have a scene in my book where the tide glows like this on an alien planet. Had no idea it happened in real life.

Now on to Draft #2. As a parent of 4, reorganizing a 60k word manuscript is a new level of stress.

Just typed THE END on my scifi manuscript.

If they made AI Agents as expensive as hiring an employee, but you’d know that AI is more precise and efficient, would you choose to hire a human or an AI for your small business?

This was Zelda Breath of the Wild for me. And Elden Ring, but less walking and more running.

Do you ever just casually walk through a town/city in a video game and just admire it?

I know a few people who could use a library card #BookSky #reading #libraries 💙📚

Okay algorithm, let’s see how you tick. I’d like to connect with readers and authors of #scifibooks #fantasybooks #psychologicalthrillers and generally anything highly rated. I’m an author myself with two books published and one in the pipeline. Let’s connect.

A near future spaceship design. Enjoy. #scifi #scifiart #spaceships #starships

New here to BlueSky from bookstagram. Which accounts would you suggest I follow as a scifi author and reader?