@JCurtinVA That makes sense. Self-editing poetry is such a unique process since every word and line break matters. What kind of poetry do you usually write, free verse, sonnets, or something else?
@FictionsByAj You're very welcome! 😊 Just curious, did you get a chance to talk to your husband about the Reader Resonance Assessment? I'd love to hear what you both thought.
@FictionsByAj That's exciting to hear, I love your confidence in this one! One question: have you ever done a Reader Resonance Assessment to see how your target readers connect with the story before you started querying?
Cheers, everyone! Rock and a Hard Place #16 is out today and features my story, "Brighter Horizons." Special thanks to @SuzJay11, @RobSmith3, @VictorDeAnda and the RHP Team! https://t.co/JHsughV0Nw
@FictionsByAj Cozy chaos fantasy, I love that description! 😄 I'm actually querying several genres this month, and comedy fantasy is one of the genres on my list. I'd love to hear what inspired you to blend comedy with fantasy in this story.
@JCurtinVA That's great! As you're editing your manuscript, are you handling the revisions yourself, or are you working with a professional editor as well?
@CailRowan I love hearing that! It sounds like your main character has really found their voice. I'm curious, what's been the biggest challenge you're facing with this WIP right now?
@JCurtinVA That's wonderful to hear! I'm really excited for you. Are you planning to go the traditional publishing route, or are you considering self-publishing instead?
@KPKBaltimore Thanks for sending your book link over, Kevin. I really appreciate it. I've added it to my reading list for this week, and I'll get back to you once I've had a chance to finish it.
If you're open to it, I'd love to continue the conversation in DM as well.
@AnnieWithBooks Congratulations on the story Annie! I'm excited to see it coming together.
Out of curiosity, how has it been received so far? Do you happen to know how many reviews it's picked up on Goodreads or Amazon?
@julia_alba6 That makes sense, two weeks is still very early. Fingers crossed the revised package gets some requests! I'd love to hear how it goes as responses start coming in.
@julia_alba6 That sounds really compelling! I love the mix of ghosts, vampires, and the secret military unit, the stakes feel really personal. How's querying been going so far? Any agent requests or feedback yet?
@PilotingSR I love this idea! 😊 What inspired you to focus on positivity swaps instead of traditional critiques? It feels like exactly the kind of encouragement a lot of writers need right now.
@japturbeville That's the best answer! If they're all real projects, I definitely want to know more about the LOTR-inspired one. What sparked that idea?