Writes Josh @writes_josh

Writer, veteran, lawyer, and political science professor. Comic & crypto enthusiast. Wannabe astronaut theologian. #SciFi https://t.co/fT7nZdQXL4 writesjosh.com Joined January 2018

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Writes Josh @writes_josh

4 days ago

Is starting out (no agent & unpublished) with part one in a scifi trilogy impossible? I'm getting the sense that I "should" either get published in a standalone novel first or self-publish part one. Any thoughts/advice on this? #querying #WritingCommunity

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Writes Josh @writes_josh

4 days ago

So, is starting out (unpublished & agentless) with Book One of a scifi thriller possible? Getting the sense that practical options are either begin with a standalone novel or self-publish Book One. Any thoughts/advice? Done this before? #querying #SelfPub

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Writes Josh @writes_josh

2 weeks ago

Finally, finally, done. Actually querying now. Feels good 👍

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Writes Josh @writes_josh

2 weeks ago

When asked about your website & social media presence as part of the querying process, is it better to not offer anything up or offer up a fledgling presence? I know the best answer is to rock star all of it, but until that day comes what do you do? #querying

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Writes Josh @writes_josh

a month ago

Whenever the editing process gets discouraging, I look at my first draft. Compared to the 5th revision...well, I'm basically Hemingway. #editing

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Writes Josh @writes_josh

2 months ago

I have a whole round of final edits where all I do is fix my dashes and ellipses. During this time all I can think of is how "em dash" sounds like "MMMbop." Basically I just hear Hanson's chorus in my head for two days.

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Writes Josh @writes_josh

3 months ago

Thoughts on paying for copy edit prior to querying? #writingtips #querying

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Vaughn Roe | adult romantasy @authorvaughnroe

10 months ago

Demon Zarazîn's illegal relationship w/ exorcist Azaléa pushes him to change Hell's laws before exposure costs his life. But an enemy finds out & Zarazîn faces a punishment crueler than death: either he sacrifices his lover's soul or she's sent into slavery. #QuestPit #Q #A #PR

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Lindsay is AGENTED ✨ @bowengotbooks

10 months ago

A SWINDLER'S SONG Lennie is a nobody, and most of the time she's fine with that. Until she overhears a plot to steal from one of the vicious warlords who rule her country. When the thieves die, their plans are left behind 👀 How hard can a heist be? Boys do it. #QuestPit #WIP

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🌊 GoHilary 🌊 @GoHilary

10 months ago

SYCORAX = CIRCE X ACOTAR Pregnant, half-witch Sycorax is exiled to a deserted island. An island with a grudge. 📚Classic literature retelling ☕️Cozy fantasy 🦸‍♀️Female power 🧚‍♂️Fae 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧Found family 💕Slow burn romance 🥷One vengeful island #Questpit #Q #A #F #Romantasy

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Pearl is querying a YA SFF 🔱🌒⚔🌌 @pelwrites16

10 months ago

Proud to present my #Q #YA #SFF novel for #Questpit!!! ⚔️ Percy Jackson X Star Wars ❤️‍🩹Found family of misfits 👑Gods & Prophecies 🌠Coming of age 🖋️Immersive worldbuilding with lyrical prose #LitAgents if this sounds like your cup of tea, feel free to see my #AgentsGuide!

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Drew is back in the query trenches @DrewWMcDowell

10 months ago

Touching the galaxy-encompassing Great Mirror brings instant death, to destroy it would end the Milky Way. When a death cult seeks the mirror's collapse, Warden Jimmy Denra, hellbent on vengeance, is the only person standing between us and death. #Questpit #Q #A #SF

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Writes Josh @writes_josh

10 months ago

An earthquake brings aliens who destroy an empty mountain. The feared invasion never comes, but the ships remain - still and silent. World leaders clash, NASA scrambles, and a rural sheriff uncovers chilling disappearances. The real threat? It’s still coming. #Questpit #Q #SF

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Writes Josh @writes_josh

10 months ago

It's a universal law that you should write when you can, not when you Kant. #WritingCommunity #Philosophy

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Writes Josh @writes_josh

10 months ago

Loved getting to see the pitches and support across the writing community in the #PitDark event yesterday. Looking forward to seeing all the #agented posts in a few weeks! #WritingCommmunity

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Writes Josh @writes_josh

10 months ago

How was your #PitDark #WritingCommmunity ?

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Jason Huebinger @JasonHuebinger

10 months ago

#PitDark is now over. Freddy and the other Jason would like to thank all participating agents, editors, and authors. See you next May!

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Writes Josh @writes_josh

10 months ago

Earth panics as aliens destroy an uninhabited mountain, but a feared invasion never comes. The fleet of ships hover still and silent. World leaders collide, NASA scrambles, and a rural sheriff uncovers chilling disappearances. The real threat? It’s on its way. #PitDark #A #SFT

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Writes Josh @writes_josh

10 months ago

An earthquake brings aliens who destroy an uninhabited mountain. The feared invasion never comes, but the ships remain - still and silent. World leaders clash, NASA scrambles, and a rural sheriff uncovers chilling disappearances. The real threat? It’s coming. #PitDark #A #SFT

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Gwend💫lyn Vines @gwenvines

11 months ago

Desperate to outgrow the teachings of his reclusive family, Jim invents a revolutionary medical device to earn a seat at the elite Institute. When he discovers his work is a weapon in the wrong hands, he must decide if his degree is worth staining his conscience. #PitDark #F #SF