✨ Chapter 82 of Literary Blend ✨ Lexi Heathermoor joined me to chat about emotional shifts and the creative process. This is such a fabulous and relatable conversation you don’t want to miss! Out everywhere now: demimschwartz.com/literary-blend 💜

Amethyst Ink Update! I’m officially completely booked with full manuscripts for the rest of 2026. So grateful and honored to have a packed summer and fall. I’m always open to query letters and partials, too. 💜💎

I only have one spot left for either a full manuscript critique or developmental editing on September 30. If you’re working on a WIP you’ll have ready for the fall, the spot could be yours. 💜💎

Amethyst Ink Update! I only have two spots left, both in September. If you would like a full manuscript critique or developmental editing this year, now is the time to reach out. Once these spots fill, I’ll be closed until December to book for 2027. 💜💎

Good morning. It’s Amethyst Ink Hunger Games Day. I’m not the one trying to get a spot, but I still get so stressed out because I feel bad if I have to tell authors I’m booked by the time I get to their requests. 💜💎

Hi friends, just a reminder that I’m opening to full manuscript critiques and developmental editing on Saturday at 10 am eastern. I’ll be booking from June through October. Due to focusing on one manuscript at a time to give each 100 percent of my attention, spots are extremely limited. 💜💎

Having so much fun going through @demimschwartz.bsky.social notes on my manuscript and making it sparkle! #mg #revpit #revpitwinner

Hi friends, I’m opening to full manuscript critiques and developmental editing next Saturday, May 16, at 10 am eastern. This is first come, first served. Spots are limited because I focus on one book at a time to give it the attention it deserves. All the info’s on my site. 💜💎

✨ Chapter 81 of Literary Blend ✨ Another chapter is out! This one is with Z. T. Fairfax on surviving publishing’s long wait times. It’s a new favorite. No matter what stage you’re at on your journey, this is for you. Listen on your fave pod platform! demimschwartz.com/literary-blend 💕

Butterflies, thanks to your votes in April, I’m a finalist in six categories for the ISSA Awards. My heart is so full. Love you all! 🦋

✨ New on the Blog ✨ My April wrap is up. Last month was so so so busy, so I had a ton to write about. Check out the post here! demimschwartz.com/feeling-like... 💜

I genuinely enjoy critiquing query letters. After surviving the trenches twice myself and reading hundreds of query letters across a literary agent internship and #RevPit, my brain is wired for how to make queries sparkle. My critiques are only $25 and include in-depth comments. 💜💎

My new adult dark romantasy, “A Fate So Sweet and Red,” will be published this Friday in Sensual Magic. This story is a loose reimagining of Hades and Persephone that features fated soulmates, original strawberry folklore, and a strong female character who falls for the god of an unknown realm. 🍓❤️‍🔥

I love editing short stories because I’m like, oh, you’re submitting this to an anthology? Thank you for trusting me to not only critique your story but also fully support your choices since I’m an anthology obsessed girlie! Anyway, if you have a short story under 5k you want editorial eyes on, hi!

Kaleidoscopic Quill is a month old today, and it’s an indie bestseller. Someone pinch me please because no way. 🥹🦋

I just finished reading The Beautiful Maddening by Shea Ernshaw, and wow. If you love character-driven YA romantasy with lyrical prose and folklore, you must read this book. 🫶🏼

I can’t believe that Prom Perfect, the first anthology I edited, has been out for a whole year. If you love YA romance, you should grab a copy, especially since it’s prom season. 🥰

This is going to be a busy editing week working on my #RevPit winner’s book, chatting with authors on calls, and doing other Amethyst Ink client work. I’m so ready. 💜💎

✨ Chapter 80 of Literary Blend ✨ I’m super excited to share today’s conversation with Victoria L. Bilstein, who is both an author and mortician, about portraying death and grief accurately, whether you write horror or not. Listen on your favorite podcast platform: demimschwartz.com/literary-blend 🥀

It has been a busy day working on in-line comments for @jaymiwrites.bsky.social’s #RevPit manuscript. I love Ayla. 💜💎

Hi #TeamAmethyst, I’ve sent emails to every single one of you. Yay! If you didn’t get one, check your spam, and if you still don’t see it, let me know. Thank you for submitting to me this year. #RevPit 💜💎

Hi #TeamAmethyst, I’m about 2/3 through sending emails to all of you. Thank you for your patience. My goal is to finish by Friday, so you all have your emails before the weekend. I’ll let you know when I’m finished. 💜💎 #RevPit

My Amethyst Ink authors aren’t just clients to me. We’re, like, professional besties. Some of them email me random stuff. Like tonight, one who noticed I was super obsessed with the Artemis 2 mission emailed me like have you read any of these space books??? So, that’s the vibe in Amethyst land.

Hey, #RevPit friends, just a reminder that the other editors and I are always here for you guys, and you can reach out to work with us at any time. 💜💎

All the #TeamAmethyst authors I’m chatting with over email right now are seeing how absolutely unserious I am. I will always be a cheerleader with zero chill. You’re all winners in your own ways. 💜💎

Email update, I reached out to my winner, runner-up, finalists, shortlist authors, and #10Queries authors. I’ll start going through the rest of my spreadsheet tomorrow. Thanks for your patience, #TeamAmethyst. #RevPit

I can’t believe it. I won #revpit !! I need to go lie down and try to formulate more words. Thank you for believing in me and my story @demimschwartz.bsky.social !! 🥹🥹🥹🥹

I couldn’t be more delighted to share that my #TeamAmethyst winner for #RevPit is @jaymiwrites.bsky.social! Jaymi’s MG paranormal mystery, THE SPARK OF AYLA GRAVES, stole my heart, and I can’t wait to make this book super sparkly. Congrats, Jaymi! 💜💎

Editor Demi Michelle Schwartz @demimschwartz.bsky.social has chosen FROM ONE MIFLETZET TO ANOTHER (YA Folk Horror) by Katie Collan @kancollan.bsky.social as runner-up #RevPit

Editor Demi Michelle Schwartz @demimschwartz.bsky.social will work with Jaymi Kussro @jaymiwrites.bsky.social on THE SPARK OF AYLA GRAVES (MG Paranormal Mystery) #RevPit

Wow, look at my genre pie! Okay, things got a little messy in the kitchen with those super tiny slices, but hey, I’m an editor, not a baker, so give me grace. #RevPit #RevPitWaiting #TeamAmethyst 💜💎

Yum, here’s some #RevPit pie for #TeamAmethyst! This one is for the breakdown of my age categories. I got nice-sized slices for all three, huh? #RevPitWaiting 💜💎

Okay, story time. Twas the night before #RevPit winner announcements, and all through the blue skies… What’s next? Please let me wake up to golden replies. #RevPitWaiting 💜💎

I can’t believe it has been a whole year since I met Kelsea. 🥹✨🦋

I love when my Amethyst Ink authors share good news with me because then I can scream over email and in DMs like the cheerleader I’ll always be. 🥰 I love my job! 💜💎

Hey #TeamAmethyst, guess what? I just baked your breakfast! That’s right, I’m ending your #RevPitWaiting period with pie charts in the morning. Yummy!!! To get ready, let me know your favorite kind of pie. #RevPit 💜💎

Hi #TeamAmethyst, little update. After announcements tomorrow, I’ll start sending emails to you. Yes, I’m sending an email to ALL of you. This will take some time because there are A LOT of you, but I’m grateful you all subbed to me. I’m hoping to have all emails sent by April 20. 💜💎 #RevPit

Writing is magical. When I woke up this morning, my summer meet-cute short story didn’t exist, and now, it does. 🫶🏼 Just sent it to my betas. ✨🤍

This is the start of my villain origin story, being only 26 words over the word count for an anthology submission and trying to cut 26 words without losing my sanity.

Also, honestly, shout out to @demimschwartz.bsky.social. She wasn't even one of my 3, but her constant encouragement and enthusiasm made me excited to check in everyday. She genuinely wanted EVERYONE to do well, and that was so sweet and inspiring. Thank you, Demi! 🩵

Hi, Revelers! I have a super important thread for all of you ahead of the announcements on Monday. I hope you’ll read to the end. 💜💎 #RevPit #RevPitWaiting

Guess what? I have an official graphic for my #TeamAmethyst winner. So excited for Monday. #RevPit 💜💎

Hey #TeamAmethyst, as #RevPitWaiting draws to a close with winner announcements soon, I just want to say I’m both excited to work on my winning book and sad that I couldn’t pick all of you. I’m so grateful you chose me as one of your editors and trusted me with your words. #RevPit 💜💎

Hi #TeamAmethyst, welcome to my second #10Queries. 💜💎 #RevPit

Hi #TeamAmethyst, my second #RevPit #10Queries is coming up soon at 3 pm eastern. See you there. 💜💎

Well, #TeamAmethyst, I just submitted the form with my winner and runner-up information. I felt like I was on a game show. Host: Is this your final answer? Me: Yes. Host: You sure? Me: Yes. Host: Okay, are you locking that in? Me: Yes, locking it in. 💜💎 #RevPit

Hey #TeamAmethyst, just a reminder that my second #RevPit #10Queries is tomorrow at 3 pm eastern. 💜💎

I just posted my winner and runner-up for #TeamAmethyst in the #RevPit editor group chat. Can’t wait for the announcement. 💜💎

Since the Artemis 2 crew will see an eclipse soon, I’m just going to drop this here. open.spotify.com/track/6YDJMT... 🌙

Hi #RevPit, I shared observations I think you’ll find helpful during #10Queries today. That part of the thread starts here. #RevPitWaiting