Marie Ashwood 📝final edits before querying @MarieAshwood
I write Fantasy novels inspired by nature and everything it has to offer. Currently working on a Portal Fantasy series: THE WITCHER meets HIS DARK MATERIALS. 🍀 marieashwood.com Joined March 2023-
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When it comes to character-building, many writers invest most of their energy in making sure the MAIN character is likable. But what about side characters? How can we make sure our readers love them, too? Here are some tips for crafting unforgettable sidekicks! 🧵 1/?
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🧵A list of reasons I pass on a query (to show that truly, it’s not always about you & the quality, so keep querying 🫵🏻)
This! Exposition isn’t always bad. You can’t “show” everything.
This! Exposition isn’t always bad. You can’t “show” everything.
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I'm seeing something consistently from querying writers that I think is really, really hurting them. Not professionally, but emotionally. I'd like to reconfigure the way you're thinking about querying, rejections, and long waits for responses (or no responses at all)... 1/?
Not me changing the first name of one of my POV characters 15 chapters into my last edit.... #amwriting #writingcommunity
Just went through a LONG developmental edit with my WIP, cutting one POV, three subplots, and rewriting 60-70% of the chapters. And it was all worth it 😁
Just went through a LONG developmental edit with my WIP, cutting one POV, three subplots, and rewriting 60-70% of the chapters. And it was all worth it 😁
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People are like " writing can be such a lonely and solitary business " and I am like : I know! Isn't it great ??!!!
@sharpegirl I'll add one more reason to use a closed pen name: your family's right to privacy. When I had to decide what name to use, in discussing it with my husband he wasn't comfortable with me publishing unless I used a pen name. Many times it isn't just the author making the decision.🙂
‘90% of agents say they want BIPOC authors’ - why do you think we need to say this? It’s (generally) not because we don’t also represent white writers. It’s because we need to make an effort to make ALL writers welcome in what is, let’s face it, a very white industry.🧵
Y’all, if I met with you but didn’t offer, trust I had my reasons. And sure, ask why. But if I answer and you keep harassing me until I block you? Conversation over. If you then email me demanding more answers? Listen. Gird your loins. Do not be that guy.
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Officially been rejected by 90 agents, should I buy a cake when I get to 100? #amquerying
Is there a flashback in your first chapter? Try writing it without one.
In light of everything happening recently, maybe we could get a 🧵 going where people could shout out agents they admire/ have had positive experiences with? I think they deserve some love, and we could all use a little extra positivity! #WriterCommunity #writerscommunity
THREAD 1/ #WritingCommunity #AgentTip Did y'all know that a good title can grab an agent's attention and sometimes get your query read a little faster? At least that's true for me since I never read in order. When thinking about your title, try to come up with something...
THIS IS THE NEWS!!!! Marve was the FIRST client I signed via cold querying. I fell wildly & rapidly in love with this epic fantasy. A pre-empt within 48 hrs of sub was an absolute highlight of my career. Congratulations Marve & the amazing @rebecca_hilsdon @MichaelJBooks 🔥🔥🔥
🚨 PUBLISHING NEWS 🚨 It is with incredible gratitude and excitement that I share with you all that FIRSTBORN OF THE SUN is going to be published by @MichaelJBooks in fall 2025. My heart is so full and I'm so grateful for my super champions @keslupo @rebecca_hilsdon 🥺☀️🧡🧡🧡
It’s so frustrating because she does practically EVERYTHING I won’t accept from a querying author. If this was in my slush pile, I’d pass for the writing. And it makes me so damned mad for all the really great authors out there who write WAY better & can’t get an agent or a deal!
@KyraMNelson Did the revision, now have four books contracted with Harlequin/Mills & Boon, part of HarperCollins.
My dear friend Christy has worked her bootie off on this thing. Give it a gander!
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i am absolutely 100000 percent in disagreement with this statement i owe escapism and enjoyment and if someone learns a little something about history or music or a place or time then that is awesome. i am not a failure and neither are my 20 published books
Novels should do more than simply entertain. Any novel written solely to entertain is a failure, and novelists owe their readers more.
4/ Examples, open ended questions • Can you tell me about something you learned today, and what made it interesting to you? • If you could change one thing about today, what would it be and why? After response, repeat the last 2-3 words back, pause. They will go on. Try it.
1/ "I'm so glad you are telling me this" When they share something tricky about their day...perhaps something that happened with friends: Do not jump to solutions. Instead: "Im so glad you are talking to me about this. I believe you." Validate. Powerful words for a child.
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