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Multi-genre writer that is attempting to finalize THE FORGOTTEN KINGDOM. Will the dream happen? Will it not? Who knows, follow as we both find out.

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mrmitl.bsky.social @mrmitl.bsky.social · Jan 13

No one knows how the mist started--only to stay away from the creatures it infects but when Xavier's village is invaded, he turns to an unknown entity for help. The condition?

Risk your life clearing the mist for the very creatures out to kill you.
#📖 #Bluepit #WIP #F #A

Photo Credits: iStock StudioThreeDots, Sinenkiy, Lorado, EdwinTan, DianaHirsch, Wirestock. Photos of characters (6) in the my story: The Forgotten Kingdom followed by images of mist, a lion, and a dead tree.

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mrmitl.bsky.social @mrmitl.bsky.social · 13h

Good advice! 😃

Writing Day Workshops @writingdaywksp.bsky.social · 21h

We hate to admit it, but it’s true. Auto-rejects happen, and they happen often. Here’s some things that can get you rejected without an agent even looking at your first pages.

Happy Monday, friends, and keep at it. You’ve got this.

#amwriting #amquerying #literaryagent #writingcommunity #writing

mrmitl.bsky.social @mrmitl.bsky.social · 13h

Congrats 🎉🎊🍾

mrmitl.bsky.social @mrmitl.bsky.social · 13h

Is there a query season? 🧐 I see posts hinting at something like that and I’m out of the loop.

Not there just yet but would be nice to know.

#authorsky #writersky #amquerying

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mrmitl.bsky.social @mrmitl.bsky.social · 18h

Life hits different when you're with like-minded people. To clarify, like-minded doesn't mean an echo chamber. I debate with friends all the time.

But it's...idk, a ✨vibe✨

#Friendship #vibes #iykyk

mrmitl.bsky.social @mrmitl.bsky.social · 5d

This is one of the most unique premises I’ve come across! Nice 😊

mrmitl.bsky.social @mrmitl.bsky.social · 5d

Literally in the same boat. Been working on my word count. Good luck!

mrmitl.bsky.social @mrmitl.bsky.social · 6d

On the same exact boat! 🤧

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mrmitl.bsky.social @mrmitl.bsky.social · 6d

I naturally write in purple prose.

Hope this doesn't come off as pretentious, cause it's actually a serious problem.

Draft #7, here I go.

#authorsky #writersky #amediting

mrmitl.bsky.social @mrmitl.bsky.social · 6d

AI is staying. It's not going anywhere. Regulation won't benefit creatives. Been in enough meetings to know.

Use it wisely if you must, but don't use it as a way to shut off your brain. Use it to improve. To question. Not to replace.

That's what I think anyway 🤷

#writersky #authorsky #booksky

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mrmitl.bsky.social @mrmitl.bsky.social · 6d

Congrats! 🎊🍾 Such an amazing agency!

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mrmitl.bsky.social @mrmitl.bsky.social · 7d

Do you have a cast?

mrmitl.bsky.social @mrmitl.bsky.social · 7d

😅 Will Smith. I’m not even a die-hard fan but idk, something just feels right. Not sure how though 😆

mrmitl.bsky.social @mrmitl.bsky.social · 7d

Do people have dream casts for their novels? I don’t but there is one actor I would love, he just doesn’t fit any of my characters 🥹

#writersky #authorsky #booksky

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mrmitl.bsky.social @mrmitl.bsky.social · 8d

Good luck! 🍀 sending good vibes!

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mrmitl.bsky.social @mrmitl.bsky.social · 8d

Are you…an extrovert 😱 I go to a lot of book signings but have met maybe a singular extroverted writer.

mrmitl.bsky.social @mrmitl.bsky.social · 9d

That’s amazing. If I ever get to that point, I’d most likely do the same.

mrmitl.bsky.social @mrmitl.bsky.social · 9d

I’ve heard about that. How does it work? Do you approve posts or trust they are maintaining your voice/personality?

mrmitl.bsky.social @mrmitl.bsky.social · 9d

I get social media is part of almost any profession now but not sure how people maintain it. Much respect. Authors have to do a lot more than just hone their craft.

#authorsky #booksky #amediting #writersky

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mrmitl.bsky.social @mrmitl.bsky.social · Jul 17

Is mental health really that taboo? Part of a planned presentation, and the number of people shying away from it is astounding.

#mentalhealth #discussion

mrmitl.bsky.social @mrmitl.bsky.social · Jul 7

That slump life is crazy. I don't feel like making any moves in my writing journey. I have to edit three chapters and turn them in, but I lack motivation. Instead, I want to game like I get paid to...

I don't, btw. I don't get paid to game.

#writersky #🎮

mrmitl.bsky.social @mrmitl.bsky.social · Jun 18

How does hybrid representation work with traditional publishing and self-publishing? Does all the work go through an agent, and is a submission attempted before an author can publish it themselves?

mrmitl.bsky.social @mrmitl.bsky.social · Jun 18

Depression is crazy, I empathize. Hats off to you for fighting the good fight. 🫡

mrmitl.bsky.social @mrmitl.bsky.social · Jun 18

Yesssss. 🙌

#writersky #writer #author #amquerying #amwriting #amediting #authorlife

Gina Denny @ginad129.bsky.social · Jun 18

Does your query letter answer the following questions:
Who is the protagonist?
What does she want?
What is standing in her way?
What is she willing to do to get it?
What happens if she fails?

Sometimes, you might also need:
Why her? What “chosen one” attribute does she bring to the table?

mrmitl.bsky.social @mrmitl.bsky.social · Jun 18

Anyone need critiques? 👀 Critiques can be nerve wreaking but they are a much needed part of the writing process!

#amquerying #amediting #amwriting #critiques #writersky #booksky #authorsky #writer #writerlife

Diana Gill @dianagilleditorial.com · Jun 18

Basically offline until early July, but you can win a 50-page critique from me! Benefits Literary Agents of Change--help marginalized agents help marginalized authors! www.32auctions.com/organization...

I donated to the Literary Auction for Change! Save the dates: June 16-June 23

mrmitl.bsky.social @mrmitl.bsky.social · Jun 14

After months sitting on it & living my best moderate life (I’d keep my job), I’d have planned a surprise trip to a place my family & I have always wished to go. First class, best hotel for our needs and wants, best food. Then just watch my family enjoy a dream we never thought we could afford.

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