#RevPit

Carly Hayward, Editorfromcarly@writing.exchange
2026-02-03
Solid dark grey background. On both sides of the graphics, there are blue, orange, and red flowers. The main text says, “Does your main character have this type of wound?” Underneath the text there is a jade colored arrow pointing right. The company logo is on the bottom left corner and it's a lightbulb standing on top of an open book.Solid dark grey background. On both sides of the graphics, there are blue, orange, and red flowers. The main text says, “Some character wounds stem from negative relationships – overcoming wounds often tie into character arcs. Does your main character have one of these wounds? How does it frame the way they interact with others?” The company logo is on the bottom left corner and it's a lightbulb standing on top of an open book.Solid dark teal background. The main text says, “Disclaimer.” The body text says, “As always, general advice is complicated and hard. There are always exceptions and times when it isn’t applicable. This is why getting individual feedback can be so important. Remember: use the advice that works best for you and your writing!”
Carly Hayward, Editorfromcarly@writing.exchange
2026-01-28
Solid dark grey background. On both sides of the graphics, there are blue, orange, and red flowers. The main text says, “How can you build your skills as a writer?” Underneath the text there is a jade colored arrow pointing right. The company logo is on the bottom left corner and it's a lightbulb standing on top of an open book.Solid dark grey background. On both sides of the graphics, there are blue, orange, and red flowers. The main text says, “Word choice, cadence, and descriptions have a huge influence on the tone and vibe of your story. Writing the same setting but from different genres will help you grow your skills and make you more aware of your choices in your own manuscript.” The company logo is on the bottom left corner and it's a lightbulb standing on top of an open book.Solid dark teal background. The main text says, “Disclaimer.” The body text says, “As always, general advice is complicated and hard. There are always exceptions and times when it isn’t applicable. This is why getting individual feedback can be so important. Remember: use the advice that works best for you and your writing!”
Carly Hayward, Editorfromcarly@writing.exchange
2026-01-14
The majority of the graphic is a solid white color. On the left side of the graphic, there is half a staircase with flowers wrapped around it. The colors of the flowers were red, gold, and dark blue. The text reads, “When and where to make cuts in your manuscript.” and there is an arrow pointing right below it.The majority of the graphic is a solid white color. On the left side of the graphic, there is half a staircase with flowers wrapped around it. The colors of the flowers were red, gold, and dark blue. The text reads, “Every scene in your book needs to further either the plot or character development. If it doesn’t do either, nix it!”Solid dark teal background. The main text says, “Disclaimer.” The body text says, “As always, general advice is complicated and hard. There are always exceptions and times when it isn’t applicable. This is why getting individual feedback can be so important. Remember: use the advice that works best for you and your writing!”
Carly Hayward, Editorfromcarly@writing.exchange
2026-01-07

Here are some questions to ask yourself about worldbuilding details

#WritingTips #AuthorServices #AuthorCommunity #Editor #BookLightEditorial #BookCommunity #RevPit

The majority of the background is a solid white. On the top left corner of the graphic, there is some dark blue background and in front of that is a golden robotic raven with jade accents. The company logo is on the bottom right corner and it's a lightbulb standing on top of an open book. The text reads, “Questions to ask yourself about worldbuilding details.”The majority of the background is a solid white. On the top left corner of the graphic, there is some dark blue background and in front of that is a golden robotic raven with jade accents. The company logo is on the bottom right corner and it's a lightbulb standing on top of an open book. The text reads, “Why is this detail important? What does it show about the world that is new or different? Does it show what your characters care about? What is telling about this detail that fleshes out both your world and your characters?”Solid dark teal background. The main text says, “Disclaimer.” The body text says, “As always, general advice is complicated and hard. There are always exceptions and times when it isn’t applicable. This is why getting individual feedback can be so important. Remember: use the advice that works best for you and your writing!”
Carly Hayward, Editorfromcarly@writing.exchange
2026-01-01

How to use your character relationships effectively

Show who your characters are through their relationships. How we interact with the people in our lives, who we dislike, why we dislike them, who we love, why we love them, all define who we are.

#WritingTips #AuthorServices #AuthorCommunity #Editor #BookLightEditorial #BookCommunity #RevPit

The majority of the background is a solid white. On the top left corner of the graphic, there is some dark blue background and in front of that is a golden robotic raven with jade accents. The company logo is on the bottom right corner and it's a lightbulb standing on top of an open book. The text reads, “How to use your character relationships effectively” With a jade colored arrow pointing right.The majority of the background is a solid white. On the top left corner of the graphic, there is some dark blue background and in front of that is a golden robotic raven with jade accents. The company logo is on the bottom right corner and it's a lightbulb standing on top of an open book. The text reads, “Show who your characters are through their relationships. How we interact with the people in our lives, who we dislike, why we dislike them, who we love, why we love them, all define who we are.”Solid dark teal background. The main text says, “Disclaimer.” The body text says, “As always, general advice is complicated and hard. There are always exceptions and times when it isn’t applicable. This is why getting individual feedback can be so important. Remember: use the advice that works best for you and your writing!”
Carly Hayward, Editorfromcarly@writing.exchange
2025-12-23

Do you need a prologue?

Prologues aren’t inherently bad, but a lot of authors use them to ‘cheat’ – revealing important information all at once, rather than hinting at it to build intrigue.

#WritingTips #AuthorServices #AuthorCommunity #Editor #BookLightEditorial #BookCommunity #RevPit

The majority of the background is a solid white. On the top left corner of the graphic, there is some dark blue background and in front of that is a golden robotic raven with jade accents. The company logo is on the bottom right corner and it's a lightbulb standing on top of an open book. The text reads, “Do you need a prologue?” With a jade colored arrow pointing right.The majority of the background is a solid white. On the top left corner of the graphic, there is some dark blue background and in front of that is a golden robotic raven with jade accents. The company logo is on the bottom right corner and it's a lightbulb standing on top of an open book. The text reads, “Prologues aren’t inherently bad, but a lot of authors use them to ‘cheat’ – revealing important information all at once, rather than hinting at it to build intrigue.”Solid dark teal background. The main text says, “Disclaimer.” The body text says, “As always, general advice is complicated and hard. There are always exceptions and times when it isn’t applicable. This is why getting individual feedback can be so important. Remember: use the advice that works best for you and your writing!”
Carly Hayward, Editorfromcarly@writing.exchange
2025-10-11

Today’s the day to enter!

Want feedback on your first pages and query? Getting ready to enter RevPit? Getting ready to sub to agents? This is your chance! You can win free feedback from a #RevPit editor (maybe me... if you're lucky 😉)! It's free to enter! Just prep your query and first five pages into one doc and then fill out the form on the RevPit website.

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#RevPit #10Queries #AuthorServices #AuthorCommunity #Editor #BookLightEditorial #BookCommunity

Gradient dark jade background. Blue and gold flowers in the top right corner. The main image on the bottom half of the graphic is a woman sitting at a desk with a cat and books on the desk. The woman has black, green, and red hair. To the left of her is the RevPit symbol that has an opened book and a plant growing out of it. Main text reads, “#10Queries Enter on 10/10 to receive feedback on your query and first pages from an editor (and maybe even me!)
Carly Hayward, Editorfromcarly@writing.exchange
2025-10-09

Tomorrow is the day!

Want feedback on your first pages and query? Getting ready to enter RevPit? Getting ready to sub to agents? This is your chance! You can win free feedback from a #RevPit editor (maybe me... if you're lucky 😉)! It's free to enter! Just prep your query and first five pages into one doc and then fill out the form on the RevPit website.

reviseresub.com/mini-events/oc

#RevPit #10Queries #AuthorServices #AuthorCommunity #Editor #BookLightEditorial #BookCommunity

Gradient dark jade background. Blue and gold flowers in the top right corner. The main image on the bottom half of the graphic is a woman sitting at a desk with a cat and books on the desk. The woman has black, green, and red hair. To the left of her is the RevPit symbol that has an opened book and a plant growing out of it. Main text reads, “#10Queries Enter on 10/10 to receive feedback on your query and first pages from an editor (and maybe even me!)
Carly Hayward, Editorfromcarly@writing.exchange
2025-10-07

Want feedback on your first pages and query? Getting ready to enter RevPit? Getting ready to sub to agents? This is your chance! You can win free feedback from a #RevPit editor (maybe me... if you're lucky 😉)! It's free to enter! Just prep your query and first five pages into one doc and then fill out the form on the RevPit website.

reviseresub.com/mini-events/oc

#RevPit #10Queries #AuthorServices #AuthorCommunity #Editor #BookLightEditorial #BookCommunity

Gradient dark jade background. Blue and gold flowers in the top right corner. The main image on the bottom half of the graphic is a woman sitting at a desk with a cat and books on the desk. The woman has black, green, and red hair. To the left of her is the RevPit symbol that has an opened book and a plant growing out of it. Main text reads, “#10Queries Enter on 10/10 to receive feedback on your query and first pages from an editor (and maybe even me!)
Carly Hayward, Editorfromcarly@writing.exchange
2025-09-03

Need to convey emotions more effectively in your character’s POV?

#WritingTips #AuthorServices #AuthorCommunity #Editor #BookLightEditorial #BookCommunity #RevPit

Solid dark grey background. On both sides of the graphics, there are blue, orange, and red flowers. The main text says, “Your character’s current emotions will be reflected in the words you use as well as how you structure your sentences. i.e. when your character is angry, the sentences will be short and choppy, etc.” The company logo is on the bottom left corner and it's a lightbulb standing on top of an open book.Solid dark teal background. The main text says, “Disclaimer.” The body text says, “As always, general advice is complicated and hard. There are always exceptions and times when it isn’t applicable. This is why getting individual feedback can be so important. Remember: use the advice that works best for you and your writing!”
Carly Hayward, Editorfromcarly@writing.exchange
2025-08-28
Solid dark grey background. On both sides of the graphics, there are blue, orange, and red flowers. The main text says, “Some character wounds stem from negative relationships – overcoming wounds often tie into character arcs. Does your main character have one of these wounds? How does it frame the way they interact with others?” The company logo is on the bottom left corner and it's a lightbulb standing on top of an open book.Solid dark teal background. The main text says, “Disclaimer.” The body text says, “As always, general advice is complicated and hard. There are always exceptions and times when it isn’t applicable. This is why getting individual feedback can be so important. Remember: use the advice that works best for you and your writing!”
Carly Hayward, Editorfromcarly@writing.exchange
2025-08-20
Solid dark grey background. On both sides of the graphics, there are blue, orange, and red flowers. The main text says, “How can you build your skills as a writer?” Underneath the text there is a jade colored arrow pointing right. The company logo is on the bottom left corner and it's a lightbulb standing on top of an open book.Solid dark grey background. On both sides of the graphics, there are blue, orange, and red flowers. The main text says, “Word choice, cadence, and descriptions have a huge influence on the tone and vibe of your story. Writing the same setting but from different genres will help you grow your skills and make you more aware of your choices in your own manuscript.” The company logo is on the bottom left corner and it's a lightbulb standing on top of an open book.Solid dark teal background. The main text says, “Disclaimer.” The body text says, “As always, general advice is complicated and hard. There are always exceptions and times when it isn’t applicable. This is why getting individual feedback can be so important. Remember: use the advice that works best for you and your writing!”
Carly Hayward, Editorfromcarly@writing.exchange
2025-08-06
The majority of the graphic is a solid white color. On the left side of the graphic, there is half a staircase with flowers wrapped around it. The colors of the flowers were red, gold, and dark blue. The text reads, “Every scene in your book needs to further either the plot or character development. If it doesn’t do either, nix it!”Solid dark teal background. The main text says, “Disclaimer.” The body text says, “As always, general advice is complicated and hard. There are always exceptions and times when it isn’t applicable. This is why getting individual feedback can be so important. Remember: use the advice that works best for you and your writing!”
Carly Hayward, Editorfromcarly@writing.exchange
2025-07-30

Here are some questions to ask yourself about worldbuilding details

#WritingTips #AuthorServices #AuthorCommunity #Editor #BookLightEditorial #BookCommunity #RevPit

The majority of the background is a solid white. On the top left corner of the graphic, there is some dark blue background and in front of that is a golden robotic raven with jade accents. The company logo is on the bottom right corner and it's a lightbulb standing on top of an open book. The text reads, “Questions to ask yourself about worldbuilding details.”The majority of the background is a solid white. On the top left corner of the graphic, there is some dark blue background and in front of that is a golden robotic raven with jade accents. The company logo is on the bottom right corner and it's a lightbulb standing on top of an open book. The text reads, “Why is this detail important? What does it show about the world that is new or different? Does it show what your characters care about? What is telling about this detail that fleshes out both your world and your characters?”Solid dark teal background. The main text says, “Disclaimer.” The body text says, “As always, general advice is complicated and hard. There are always exceptions and times when it isn’t applicable. This is why getting individual feedback can be so important. Remember: use the advice that works best for you and your writing!”
Carly Hayward, Editorfromcarly@writing.exchange
2025-07-23

How to use your character relationships effectively

Show who your characters are through their relationships. How we interact with the people in our lives, who we dislike, why we dislike them, who we love, why we love them, all define who we are.

#WritingTips #AuthorServices #AuthorCommunity #Editor #BookLightEditorial #BookCommunity #RevPit

The majority of the background is a solid white. On the top left corner of the graphic, there is some dark blue background and in front of that is a golden robotic raven with jade accents. The company logo is on the bottom right corner and it's a lightbulb standing on top of an open book. The text reads, “Show who your characters are through their relationships. How we interact with the people in our lives, who we dislike, why we dislike them, who we love, why we love them, all define who we are.”Solid dark teal background. The main text says, “Disclaimer.” The body text says, “As always, general advice is complicated and hard. There are always exceptions and times when it isn’t applicable. This is why getting individual feedback can be so important. Remember: use the advice that works best for you and your writing!”
Carly Hayward, Editorfromcarly@writing.exchange
2025-07-09

So what is GMC?

Goal, Motivation, & Conflict. Your character’s goal is what they want in life, their motivations are what happened in their past that’s left them with a lack of something, and the conflicts are what gets in their way.

#WritingTips #AuthorServices #AuthorCommunity #Editor #BookLightEditorial #BookCommunity #RevPit

Solid dark jade background. There is a big black cat sitting on the left side  corner with red, white, and gold flowers on its body. The company logo is on the bottom right corner and it's an open book with a lightbulb in the center. There’s an arrow pointing right underneath the main text. The main text says, “So what is GMC? (Goal, Motivation, & Conflict)”Solid dark jade background. There is a big black cat sitting on the left side  corner with red, white, and gold flowers on its body. The company logo is on the bottom right corner and it's an open book with a lightbulb in the center. The main text says, “Your character’s goal is what they want in life, their motivations are what happened in their past that’s left them with a lack of something, and the conflicts are what gets in their way.”Solid dark teal background. The main text says, “Disclaimer.” The body text says, “As always, general advice is complicated and hard. There are always exceptions and times when it isn’t applicable. This is why getting individual feedback can be so important. Remember: use the advice that works best for you and your writing!”
Carly Hayward, Editorfromcarly@writing.exchange
2025-07-03

Why is worldbuilding important in non-fantasy stories?

#WritingTips #AuthorServices #AuthorCommunity #Editor #BookLightEditorial #BookCommunity #RevPit

The background color is a dark jade color. The main focus is a huge emerald, jade, and gold dragon that is wrapped around the text. The text reads, “Why is worldbuilding important in non-fantasy stories?” Below the text, there is an arrow pointing right.The background color is a dark jade color. The main focus is a huge emerald, jade, and gold dragon that is wrapped around the text. The text reads, “Worldbuilding affects your characters’ belief systems and their understanding of that world; it shapes their choices, their circumstances, and their goals.”Solid dark teal background. The main text says, “Disclaimer.” The body text says, “As always, general advice is complicated and hard. There are always exceptions and times when it isn’t applicable. This is why getting individual feedback can be so important. Remember: use the advice that works best for you and your writing!”

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