Your MSWL sounds as if you'd steer more towards cozy fantasy - who doesn't love that 🩷 - but are there are elements that would steal you away for an espionage dystopian sci-fi? 👀
ummm espionage sci-fi is definitely something I want! Are there fun relationship dynamics? I loved politics in books, as long as there are solid character relationships and development!
Hi Carly! I saw in your MSWL no insta-love or perfect LI; my story has a LI who is meant to be seen as perfect until digging under the surface. Is a fast, but not instant love, with a perfect-but-not-actually LI which devolves into messiness (eventual HEA) still up your alley?
Hi Carly! I saw in your MSWL you enjoy character driven plots, which got me excited as I consider my adult romance manuscript to be a very character driven story! Is there anything in a query or opening pages that helps you spot this in a story? Thanks!
In a QL it's all about showing character personality. In the pages it's about seeing the initial internal conflict beginning to rear its head! #RevPit #MeetTheEditor
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Here is one of my cats, Percy. This was earlier when she decided she wanted attention and didn't want me to work. She is The Boss, after all. She recently had dental surgery so she's got a shaved band on her leg that my husband and I refer to as her "fashion bangle"
I summed up my approach to editing w/ these 3 familiars:
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-And the Cat is a supportive companion that is there to be your partner.
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Hi Carly. I have a character driven epic fantasy with 2 MC POVs & a minor villain POV. I know you don’t want a classic sword & sorcery, but what kind of elements would make you lean in to an epic?
I'm all about complicated internal conflict. I love a villain POV when you get why the villain is the way they are. I love new and interesting magic systems and mythology as well! #RevPit #MeetTheEditor
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I'm taking adult: romance (paranormal, historical, fantasy), sci-fi, fantasy (either dark and gritty, cozy, or romantic)
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-The Raven represents knowledge and expertise.
-The Dragon is a fierce protector of your voice, making sure the book stays true to your vision.
-And the Cat is a supportive companion that is there to be your partner.
#RevPit #MeetTheEditor