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In 'The Mark of Fear' the "transformation" is taken quite literally. My main character, Trent, must give up the last of his sanctity for a chance at answers to his violent past. But there's no guarantee he'll get any closure as he shifts into something terrifying.

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Eryn McCee @erynmccee.bsky.social · Apr 30

So what do you think? Beltane is just around the corner, and in fact upon some parts of the world. At the time of such an important Sabbat, we need to think about the thin veils of the world. What burns your characters to transform?

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Question Two
Beltane's fire clears the old to make space for the new. In your horror stories, what's something your characters have to let go of - or burn away - before transformation can happen?

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Quote Post and Don't forget the tag

April 30, 2025 at 10:46 PM

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Matthew King

@matthewkingauthor.bsky.social

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April 30, 2025 at 10:41 PM

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@robmeriwether.bsky.social

Like a kettle whistling with hot water, people can similarly "explode". But we explode with emotion, a simmering anger beneath the surface chomping at the bit for the perfect moment to be let out. And sometimes all it takes is a single word. #WIPSnips
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

April 30, 2025 at 10:41 PM

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Janna

@murdershewrites.bsky.social

Since the crash, she sits by the grave each day.

Others came too, at first. They’d bring flowers and talk with her.

Eventually though, their lives returned to normal.

Now she sits alone, tracing her name on the stone, hoping they’ll remember her and #return. #vss365

April 24, 2025 at 7:05 PM

Dark Dweller (is querying)

@robmeriwether.bsky.social

This excerpt is not so magical in the traditional sense (sorry, fantasy folks). But it delves into when something you used to enjoy stops feeling special and loses its 'magic'. #WIPSnips

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April 24, 2025 at 7:10 PM

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@robmeriwether.bsky.social

Been working on a painting for a local art show. But I finally finished! And just in time for a beta reader to reach out with feedback. There's always more work to do, and I couldn't be happier!

Suburban Flickers #10

Gouache Paint | 11"x14" | Black Mixed Media Paper

#Writesky #WritingCommunity

A gouache painting of an empty road at night, surrounded by trees, with a lone streetlight at the end.

April 24, 2025 at 1:26 AM

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@robmeriwether.bsky.social

Happy Easter! Had fun painting some eggs!

April 20, 2025 at 11:46 PM

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Jan Karlsson

@jangoeswriting.bsky.social

Workers, even well-dressed soldiers working, doing worker things …

From “ExarchyOlogy”.

#WiPSnips

Hooding their lanterns, masking the light to ensure no-one below caught a glimpse and decided to see whether ghosts were real, and whether they should start panicking or not, the three of them manoeuvred themselves around to get a better look at what Bogger and his associates were up to. Cheshire crouched down, peering into the darkness toward the myriad lights and saw a large group of well-dressed soldiers standing around leaning on shovels and taking a crafty smoke while others continued digging.

April 20, 2025 at 8:23 AM

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Dusty Ray

@sloppjockey.bsky.social

lagomorph. gouache on paper

April 20, 2025 at 6:16 PM

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@robmeriwether.bsky.social

Here's a painting progression of my werewolf design, from 'The Mark of Fear'!

#WritingCommunity #TraditionalArt #HorrorLit #HorrorWriters #WriteSky

April 20, 2025 at 9:10 PM

Dark Dweller (is querying)

@robmeriwether.bsky.social

Here's the painting I made for #PosterPit !
It took some time to decide how I wanted werewolves in 'The Mark of Fear' to look. I'm happy with the results! Now it can be concept/character art!

Gouache Paint | 11"×14" | Black Mixed Media Paper

#HorrorWriters #WritingCommunity #HorrorLit #Werewolves

April 20, 2025 at 3:39 PM

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@robmeriwether.bsky.social

Am I late for #PosterPit ? Yes.
Do I have an EXCELLENT reason why? Yup!
Because I hand-painted my poster art! And only just got it done!

'When the line between human and monster is obscured, Trent must confront two terrifying questions: How human is he? How human is anyone?'

#PosterPitQ #H #C #A

April 20, 2025 at 7:01 AM

Dark Dweller (is querying)

@robmeriwether.bsky.social

The use of generative AI is directly linked to a debilitating lack of creative thinking, lack of critical thinking, and lack of intellectual curiosity.

Never forget that each time you draw, each time you paint, each time you write of your own volition, you are proving how intelligent you are.

Khonri ❄️🎄⛄ @khonri.com · Apr 18

hey, by the way, using AI in your work to do the groundwork still counts as using AI and you should feel bad about it.

it's still built off of stolen work in this landscape and even if you pretty it up, it's still not fully your work. you're encouraging the continued theft of labor of creatives.

April 18, 2025 at 8:30 PM

Dark Dweller (is querying)

@robmeriwether.bsky.social

I love feelings of false nostalgia. Even if they aren't real memories of a bygone moment in time, they bring an uncanny warmness to you. #WIPSnips

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April 18, 2025 at 4:52 PM

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@robmeriwether.bsky.social

I am updating my #AgentGuide / #AgentsGuide for THE MARK OF FEAR!

Contemporary Gothic Horror, Supernatural/Psychological Suspense - 97k Words

🐺Monsters as a Metaphor
🏡Suburban Horror
🏳️‍🌈LGBT
🔥Slow Burn
↩️Trope Subversion
🖤Dark Themes

#AmQuerying #WritingCommunity #LitAgents #HorrorWriters #HorrorLit

April 18, 2025 at 4:41 PM

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@robmeriwether.bsky.social

It's fun to explore a character's senses and how they relate to/affect their environment. They really do bring life to a scene. #WIPSnips

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April 17, 2025 at 2:01 AM

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@robmeriwether.bsky.social

Congratulations to all the #RevPit winners!

Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · Apr 14

Without further ado, here’s what you’ve all been waiting for! It’s winner and runners-up announcement time! #RevPit

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April 14, 2025 at 4:14 PM

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@robmeriwether.bsky.social

Congratulations to all the runners-up for #RevPit !

Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · Apr 14

Now to announce our runners-up! Each runner-up receives amazing prizes! This year, they'll receive feedback on their query, synopsis, and first pages from Megan Manzano + a 1 on 1 coaching session w/ Jessica Conoley of The CE Coaches @thececoaches.bsky.social #RevPit

Prizes

Entrants of our Annual Contest have the opportunity to win feedback and developmental edits on their full manuscript from one of our profes

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April 14, 2025 at 4:09 PM

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Meghan Spelbrink is QUERYING 📚❤️🤞

@mspelbrinkwrites.bsky.social

#revpitwaiting Oh man, so many people. This community is so fun! @jenichappelle.bsky.social was SO helpful for me as a newbie with her patience and explanations, @racquel-sims.bsky.social for anxiety commiseration and #10queries analysis, and @ambucsaru.bsky.social for THIS post schedule! 🥰 TY!

A. M. Bucsaru is AGENTED @ambucsaru.bsky.social · Apr 12

#RevPitWaiting T-2!

Before a 'journey' that I've started is coming to an end, I like reminding myself of what I'm thankful for.

What good things have come from the journey. Things that I wouldn't have had if I didn't put myself out there to possibly experience disappointment.

[pls not me lol]

4/12 - THANK YOUs. Is there anyone you’d like to thank? Someone who made #RevPitWaiting better? Who helped you get to today?

April 12, 2025 at 3:14 PM

Dark Dweller (is querying)

@robmeriwether.bsky.social

I stumbled upon #RevPit by accident while engaging with the writing community for the first time. So much has happened since! Huge thanks to the amazing editors, first readers, organizers, and fellow writers for all the encouragement—it means so much to someone brand new to the scene!
#RevPitWaiting

A. M. Bucsaru is AGENTED @ambucsaru.bsky.social · Apr 12

#RevPitWaiting T-2!

Before a 'journey' that I've started is coming to an end, I like reminding myself of what I'm thankful for.

What good things have come from the journey. Things that I wouldn't have had if I didn't put myself out there to possibly experience disappointment.

[pls not me lol]

April 13, 2025 at 2:08 AM

Dark Dweller (is querying)

@robmeriwether.bsky.social

Suburban Flickers #1

Gouache Paint | 8"x6" | Black Mixed Media Paper

April 12, 2025 at 5:33 AM

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@robmeriwether.bsky.social

Goodbyes should feel happy, but often they turn into something sad and strained. It's especially so when a character has no other choice than to say 'goodbye'. #WIPSnips

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

April 12, 2025 at 2:38 AM

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@robmeriwether.bsky.social

My main goal is to keep writing, of course. But otherwise, it will be to become a traditionally published writer and make a mark in the horrorlit world!

Wish me luck, and of course all the luck to my fellow writers!
#RevPitWaiting

A. M. Bucsaru is AGENTED @ambucsaru.bsky.social · Apr 11

#RevPitWaiting T-3

Even after #RevPit winners are announced, our writing journeys are far from over. We'll still be walking down our paths, just with upgraded tools thanks to the editors & our community.

So what's next for you?