I always yeet my books with 0 expectations and #RevPit was no different so the fact that this is about Taming Spirits, & I was part of your shortlist too, is mindblowing. Thank you SO much for the kind and encouraging words 🥹😭

As winners are going to be announced this afternoon, I want to take a minute to talk about losing a contest like #RevPit. Real talk—the majority of people who submit will not win an edit, because there are many more subs than editors. 1/7

I don't know if there's anything I can say that hasn't already been said. Only, there's a reason you keep coming back to writing. A reason you keep going despite how hard it is to gain recognition or success. Hold onto that reason and keep on keeping on. #RevPitWaiting

There is no story not worth telling. There are no bad writers, only ones who are still growing their craft. #RevPit is part of the journey, not the end! Keep creating, keep writing, keep being uniquely you! I’m so fortunate to have so many amazing peers!! ✨❤️✨❤️ #RevPitWaiting

#RevPit comes to an end tomorrow, and so does my writing break which I have really ejoyed (and hated at times, even though I knew it would do me wonders) Here's a little snippet on what my #RevPitWaiting has looked like youtu.be/ieoqc29LL20 #WritingCommunity #WriteSky #BookSky #authortube

Most chaotic family ever... join the cousins and the new neighbors for a summer to remember, a summer to forget and a reunion 7.5 years later where they must confront the past events that destroyed a relationship. Also, one of them will die... #profilepit #a #r

Demi has put into words what I’ve been feeling the entire contest. Choosing a winner is the hardest part on this contest and I never want anyone I didn’t select to feel less than the rockstar they are. You wrote a whole dang book! That’s a win in itself. Keep going and never give up. #RevPit

Now booking critiques + editing for summer + consultations for spring. Most genres for MG, YA, NA + Adult www.jenichappelleeditorial.com/links Phil is also available by request.

second spotlight and thank yous goes to @jundlife.bsky.social ,whose book is the other side of a coin of mine and never fails to make me laugh, and @gii3.bsky.social , @racquelk.bsky.social and @fantasyscience.bsky.social whose kindness has kept me sane in the last few weeks 💕 #RevPitWaiting

I'm going to focus on my beautiful partner,who is not on bsky and would get embarrased if he saw this but I am SO lucky. From listening to me ramble about my books spoiler free and nonsensically, to all our book dates.I don't think I would be pursuing writing without his encouragement #RevPitWaiting

📣 #CampRevPit is back Get & give feedback! Make new writer friends! Continue #RevPit prompts & games! April 21-May 4 Signups and preview week starting April 14

Main goal is to get draft 3 of my #RevPit submission ready to HOPEFULLY query it closer to the witchy season Mini goal is to start the other project that has been brewing in my mind but that may be pushing it lol #RevPitWaiting

We may or may not have an announcement coming soon. Watch this space ⛺ #RevPit #RevPitWaiting

See you this afternoon at 3pm PT / 6pm ET! 👋✨️ #10Queries

Panster for the 1st draft, reverse outline from there. However, I do LOVE doing brainstorming mind maps for worldbuilding, characters, etc when I get stuck on something (yes, i know preplanning would help with this. No, my squirrel brain won't cooperate 😭) #RevPitWaiting #RevPit

Worried about what happens after #RevPit? We've got you covered. ⛺ 👀👀👀 #RevPitWaiting #DifferentKindOfTeaser

One last vote, one last battle. Who will get bragging rights? This is one pair of bangin' titles that made it here to the end. - Macarons and Monsters - The Tide Calls for Traitors Cast your vote here: forms.gle/j7DmT47zzkkL... #RevPit #RevPitWaiting #RevPitBracket2026

You have until midnight tonight to help choose the finalists for the #RevPit title bracket! I Still Dream in Indigo vs. Macarons and Monsters: forms.gle/3pX3PRsiY2Wm... Maybe Today, Satan vs. The Tide Calls for Traitors: forms.gle/2TWczciEh63Z... #RevPitBracket2026

I'm most looking forward to the debuts!Especially these, I can't wait to receve the moment they are out - Love Galaxy @sierrabranham.bsky.social - Theodora's Teashop, Christy A. Jones(no bsky i think?) - Mothbloods, @lynndjungbooks.bsky.social preorders help a lot so check them out #RevPitWaiting

I've shared this already but it's the only art I've made for this MS so far The day I can commision art for one of my stories will be a dream come true but for now,I shall do them myself ❤️‍🔥 Btw I use ClipStudio Paint, highly recomment! (Won't catch me touching AI with a 10ft pole) #RevPitWaiting

We have our final four!! Wooo! Congratulations to the authors of: - I Still Dream in Indigo - Macarons and Monsters - Maybe Today, Satan - The Tide Calls for Traitors #RevPit #RevPitWaiting #RevPitBracket2026

Taking advantage of the bank holiday means taking myself on a bookish solo date. Trying to tackle my physical tbr without adding more to it (I say, after just buying another book but dont tell anyone) No writing since I'm still on a break while #RevPitWaiting #BookSky #WriteSky #WritingCommunity

Nothing better than finishing a book that makes me desperate to read the next one and at the same time, makes my writer brain itch to work on my own. I love books so much 😭 2nd best:when there is actually a 2nd book and it's out already like in this case #RevPitWaiting #WriteSky #WritingCommunity

#RevPitWaiting what's your favourite drink to have while writing? I've been trying different teas recently, today I'm trying rose tea and yesterday had BluePea/Butterfly Pea flower tea which changes colour when you add citrus to it (yes,feeling like I live in a fantasy world is my goal in life)

My writing space is wherever I am tbh (I sometimes write on my phone if I get bored when going somewhere) but this is where I'm most productive. Need new candles and what not but I love spending time here ❤️‍🔥🔮 #RevPitWaiting

The title bracket continues with round 26. And you thought it was difficult before. ⦁ Macarons and Monsters ⦁ Taming Spirits and Other Things I Shouldn't Be Doing Cast your vote here: forms.gle/xMZwSD93BbcL... #RevPit #RevPitWaiting #RevPitBracket2026

Today I have a confession: The only thing I knew about this story before writing draft 1 was my main character,her magick and that she was sent to a magickal academy. Thank the writing Gods for reverse outlines and my CP, because what a load of MESSES I had to fix in d2 for #RevPit #RevPitWaiting

Aelyn, every time she spots a spirit around: #RevPit #RevPitWaiting

I may be the only one to find this funny, but I just love it when these two familiars bicker 😍 #RevPit #RevPitWaiting

Today is CP shoutout day so the spotlight is on @racquelk.bsky.social who somehow survived reading my 1st draft,& helped me with my query (+brainstorming sessions, my fav) I can't express how glad I am that we met through #RevPit '25 and how much I love working on our craft together ❤️‍🔥 #RevPitwaiting

Literally years in the making and I finally get to announce my adult debut I AM THE DEVOURING DARK is being published by Penguin Michael Joseph October 15th, 2026! And SURPRISE! We also have a cover reveal! #booknews #bookdeal #coverreveal

a little catch up since I've been a bit silent on youtube, BUT draft 2 is done, writing the ending made unexpectedly me break down (in a good way), and I'm #RevPitwaiting . Spring is going to be the best season yet❤️‍🔥 youtu.be/RiKbwKdAlkU #WritingCommunity #RevPit #WriteSky #BookSky #authortube

Meanwhile the #RevPit editors during that same two weeks are frantically trying to pick their shortlist, write #10Queries posts, battle with other editors over their shortlist, all the things. Picture me as Elizabeth Darcy's mother from Pride and Prejudice - think of my poor nerves 😅

The fact that we get such valuable insight for FREE, not just from Jeni but all the other editors. I recommend every #RevPit newbie reads everyone's #10queries I guarantee you'll learn at least 1 new thing from them, I know I did last year and this year is no different ❤️‍🔥

I've got a couple of ideas brewing in the back of my mind but I have been forcing myself to have a break.2 full weeks now, it's the longest I have gone without writing in 2 years, and I'm losing my marbles. I know I really need this,I kept feeling the burnout cripping in but STORIES! #RevPitWaiting

This is the best thing to see this lovely Friday, let's GOOOOOOO!!!!! #WritingCommunity #WriteSky #BookSky

Robert Jordan, Michael Scott, & Genevive Cogman - I would jump straight into any of their books without blinking. The characters, worldbuilding... I aspire to bring my own stories to life in the same brilliant way they do #RevPit #RevPitWaiting

Partnerships have been announced for the 2026 #RevPit BIPOC Editor Mentorship! Mentor: Demi Michelle Schwartz Mentee: Kai Benson Mentor: Madelyn Knecht Mentee: Margaux Yiu Mentor: Raquel Brown Mentee: Noelle Upton Mentor: Ash P. Mentee: LaDonna Praise

I don't have pets myself but here's my mum's grumpy cat, Iris. She's purrfect #RevPitWaiting

Are we ready for some more winners? ARE WE? Here are the titles from rounds 5-8 moving on in the bracket: Macarons and Monsters Bite Shift Taming Spirits and Other Things I Shouldn't Be Doing He Haunts Me Not #RevPit #RevPitWaiting #RevPitBracket2026

#RevPitWaiting not really but this MS was written on the back of this wonderful artist because I had her on repeat lol out of all the songs, this one is kind of on theme?? youtu.be/QoquUzwQDo4?...

We have our first winners! Moving on in the bracket from rounds 1-4: The House That Built Us I Still Dream in Indigo Love and Other Commodities A Feast for Lambs Congratulations! #RevPit #RevPitWaiting #RevPitBracket2026

And I want to extend a huge shout out to the #RevPit First Readers, who put a lot of time and effort into helping us out with these submissions! You're the best!

If you missed some of the #AskEditor sessions or simply didn't have time to read them all, I made a roundup post full of helpful advice from #RevPit editors: www.aealexander.com/blog/askedit...

I'll say series because I will never shut up about it: The Secrets of The Immortal Nicholas Flamel by Michael Scott - it inspired me to write, and distracted during a very turbulent time in my teenage years - and I think it's a crime I don't hear people talking about it #RevPit #RevPitWaiting

I sometimes get asked how to become an editor. I wrote a whole article on this! www.editorsteaclub.org/blog-posts/b... #Editing

A little personal, maybe, but I have been doing a weekly shadow work journaling prompt and this week's feels very on theme with Ostara &the dedication needed to write a book,so I thought I would share ❤️‍🔥Prompt: which of your habits support your dream life & which hinder it? #RevPitWaiting #RevPit

Maybe not the most proud of, but this one always makes me chuckle - it's also the first time we see Aelyn having a bit of fun in her new life at Staer Magick Academy (and at her first party ever) ✨ #RevPitWaiting #RevPit

Our #AskEditor sessions conclude today! Pop on with any of your questions. They can be related to #revpit or they can be more general editing/publishing questions. Friday's sessions are: @natashahanova.bsky.social @lauragalanwells.bsky.social @demimschwartz.bsky.social @dcmdraper.bsky.social

It's time to get this bracket started!! The first two titles entering the ring are... *drumroll* The House that Built Us The Stars and the Ghost They Created Cast your vote here: forms.gle/nF9sP9GbVfa6... #RevPit #RevPitWaiting #RevPitBracket2026