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kala-g-writes.bsky.social • 2 days ago

I'm ready to talk editing! #RevPit
Welcome to my #AskEditor thread.

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Hope it's okay to ask another question! What micro-trends do you see in horror, and which ones do you wish would take off?

kala-g-writes.bsky.social•2 days ago

Of course! I like found footage (yes, even in writing) and I wish there was more of it! I also just generally like an unreliable narrator and/or morally grey characters

midnightreader.bsky.social•2 days ago

I haven't read many found footage books, but I've heard of a few. I also like unreliable narrators. Thanks for your reply!

kala-g-writes.bsky.social•2 days ago

Rules for Vanishing by Kate Alice Marshall is a good example #RevPit #AskEditor

faerywhimsy.bsky.social•2 days ago

OMG I've never considered doing found footage in *writing* before but somehow, as soon as I read this reply, an idea just bloomed in my head and I'm suddenly excited to get back to writing for the first time since submission.

(this wasn't my question, but thank you all the same!)

midnightreader.bsky.social•2 days ago

That's great!

kala-g-writes.bsky.social•1 day ago

Do it!

midnightreader.bsky.social•2 days ago

Thanks for doing this! What are some common problems that you see in horror manuscripts and how can they be fixed?

kala-g-writes.bsky.social•2 days ago

Using scare/horror tactics simply just to add them because the writer thinks that it is going to add horror to the story. Instead, add these things mindfully. #RevPit #AskEditor

midnightreader.bsky.social•2 days ago

Interesting, thanks for answering!

faerywhimsy.bsky.social•2 days ago

Okay I have a weird query on horror publishing. I'd love to see my manuscript picked up by Subterranean Press as many of the authors who've inspired me have found their home there.

Do you have tips on how to gain attention from a press that solicits writing instead of regularly opening submissions?

kala-g-writes.bsky.social•1 day ago

For something like that you would likely NEED an agent.

faerywhimsy.bsky.social•1 day ago

Haha yeah, I had a feeling 😅 Nice to have it confirmed

kala-g-writes.bsky.social•2 days ago

#RevPit #AskEditor Whether to add prologues/epilogues: Is the beginning of your story dependent upon events that happened much earlier than when the story actually starts? Then I would say yes to a prologue. P1/2

kala-g-writes.bsky.social•2 days ago

#RevPit #AskEditor Whether to add prologues/epilogues: Is there more that happens after the ending of the book? I would say yes to an epilogue...
In a lot of cases I notice that a prologue is more useful then an epilogue. P2/2

kala-g-writes.bsky.social•2 days ago

Ok, lol. Let's try this again! @reviseresub.bsky.social
Welcome (back) to my session of #AskEditor for #RevPit
I have crushed back another iced coffee and I am ready to go!
Ask me anything you want about writing/publishing/editing!

sabarrie.bsky.social•1 day ago

Hi Kala! I wasn't able to hop on yesterday, apologies. If you were presented with a story that needed help fleshing out a major world-building element, would that be a hard no for you? Or would that seem like an exciting challenge? I have a belief system that definitely needs help haha.

kala-g-writes.bsky.social•9 hours ago

I actually love helping an author with this stuff!

sabarrie.bsky.social•6 hours ago

That's good to hear! Thanks 😊

lms001.bsky.social•2 days ago

Hi Kala,

Where I am from, we have limited publishing and agency options. Our best options are overseas for editors, mentorships, and publishing. In your experience , is it an issue to work with someone from the other side of the world/ different time zones?

kala-g-writes.bsky.social•2 days ago

#RevPit #AskEditor I have worked with people from all over the world and I know that a lot of publishers/editors/agents will do the same!

kala-g-writes.bsky.social•2 days ago

It's been a day folks. I mixed up my time slot, I need another coffee. We have some awesome editors on right now @kelleyeditorial.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/kelleyeditorial.bsky.social/post/3lklqah5iqc23
I'll be back at 4 pm est

kala-g-writes.bsky.social•2 days ago

#RevPit #AskEditor One of the most common problems that I see in writing, specifically POV, is head-hopping. And yes, this can still happen in 3rd person omniscient!

paulryanoconnor.bsky.social•2 days ago

Hello, Kala, thank you for doing this thread.

When is a book best brought to you? I've done dozens of drafts. Am I too soon, or too late?

kala-g-writes.bsky.social•2 days ago

Great question! If you have done at least 3 rounds of drafting or self-edit passes, it's probably ready. Every author writes/drafts/edits differently. So really if the author is thinking "I don't know what else I should do with this MS or if it needs anything else." Then I would say that it's ready.

paulryanoconnor.bsky.social•2 days ago

Sounds like I'm over the target, then, though it took me several more rounds than three to get there. Thank you.

kala-g-writes.bsky.social•2 days ago

Like I said, everyone is different

robmeriwether.bsky.social•2 days ago

I know you just responded to my question in your other thread, but I have another one already!
As someone who is deeply into the horror genre, and someone who sees a huge amount of manuscripts no doubt, do you notice the changing trends in the genre? Do themes/trends tend to go in cycles? Thank you!

kala-g-writes.bsky.social•2 days ago

#RevPit #AskEditor I don't mind answering as many questions as you have! I notice that some genres cycle. Dystopian seems to be making a comeback. Sometimes there is a huge influx of certain trends that will likely die down and return, aka romantasy.

robmeriwether.bsky.social•2 days ago

What are your feelings on "horror-lite" and other subgenre categories that seem to be more geared toward people who are less interested in horror? Is it a gateway to get non-horror readers to appreciate the genre, or a dulling down of the genre as a whole? Maybe something else entirely?
Thank you!

kala-g-writes.bsky.social•2 days ago

#RevPit #AskEditor I don't think that any subgenre should be considered a dulling down of a genre. I think it is just a term for people to find what they like.

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