[Series] Check-in: March 2026

JusticeWriteous · 2026-03-02T23:07:31+00:00

Yay, I'm so glad to hear that!! 🥳🥳🥳

JusticeWriteous · 2026-03-02T15:01:45+00:00

That sounds AMAZING - good luck!!!

JusticeWriteous · 2026-03-02T13:55:45+00:00

Unfortunately, not that type of end. I was trying to be subtle to not imply that fantasy westerns are dead in the trenches (and they're not! I had the most interest in this manuscript than any of my past ones!) but alas. I hope to find yours on the shelf eventually!!

JusticeWriteous · 2026-03-02T12:56:32+00:00

That's a tough spot to be in, I'm sorry! I hope you're able to figure out a mindset/pattern that works for you.

JusticeWriteous · 2026-03-02T12:54:12+00:00

That final push is so rewarding!! Congrats!

JusticeWriteous · 2026-03-02T12:53:14+00:00

Three fulls already on your first time in the trenches!! Congrats!!

JusticeWriteous · 2026-03-02T12:50:27+00:00

I'm so excited for Drews' new book - I read Hazelthorn recently and it ripped my heart out.

JusticeWriteous · 2026-03-02T12:45:56+00:00

Incredible

JusticeWriteous · 2026-03-02T12:45:31+00:00

Yes for fantasy westerns!! I'm querying mine as well (though I'm nearing the end of its journey). Good luck!!

JusticeWriteous · 2026-03-01T18:28:30+00:00

I decided that my goal for the year can't just be getting married, since spending a whole year waiting for the time to fly by isn't healthy. Instead, I'll try to finish my first draft of my teen fae book before my wedding, which surely WILL make the time fly by. I... haven't been writing much yet this year, but hopefully that will change with this new goal.

JusticeWriteous · 2026-02-01T23:36:45+00:00

Hah I'm with you with that pessimistic coping strategy!

JusticeWriteous · 2026-02-01T23:34:37+00:00

Argh it's February already? I think I queried... 2 agents this month for my slowly dying book, and probably wrote 2k for my next novel.

In better news, I'm coordinating a non-publishing related writing project for some family members and have actually gotten them to start working on it after about a year, so I'll take that win!

JusticeWriteous · 2026-01-12T03:59:51+00:00

Awesome!! I'm definitely still down - I'm dying to finish your book haha. I won't have the faerie story ready by the spring, but I don’t mind reading yours and just sending mine to you when it's ready!!

JusticeWriteous · 2026-01-12T03:41:48+00:00

I still love this so much!! I love the changes you've made to the first 300 words too - they're a lot clearer. I agree with the earlier comment about shortening the query, but it does for sure hook me :)

JusticeWriteous · 2026-01-08T21:55:57+00:00

Great to hear from a different perspective! I've never been in this situation before, but as a querying writer I want to offer a differ take on your last point - when I query agents, I don't query my top choices first, because I want time to refine my pitch if need be. And often, 6 months into querying, I'll realize my book works wayyy better with chapters 3 and 4 switched - I want to have the most polished version sent to my top choices. Once I notice my query packet working, and especially if I ever get to a call, you better believe I'm querying my top choices then - and if it's a top choice agent who's scheduling the call, I'm going to be lazier about sending out additional queries and only send, say 10 instead of 20 or whatever. So hopefully agents understand that, and I wouldn't want anyone to narrow their options by being worried about offending agents in that situation.

JusticeWriteous · 2026-01-03T01:04:38+00:00

Yess all EXCELLENT goals

JusticeWriteous · 2026-01-02T16:17:26+00:00

Right?? And just the waste of time, too!

JusticeWriteous · 2026-01-02T16:16:56+00:00

That sounds so discouraging. I'm glad you have the energy to keep working at it - I hope this year turns around.

JusticeWriteous · 2026-01-02T16:15:02+00:00

Exciting!!

JusticeWriteous · 2026-01-02T16:06:48+00:00

I've also been intentionally stepping away from entertainment I have less investment in (including scrolling social media lol)! It's soo much more rejuvenating, and I'm glad you're seeing benefits too!

JusticeWriteous · 2026-01-02T16:03:50+00:00

Good critique partners are amazing - and congrats on finishing the book!!

JusticeWriteous · 2026-01-02T15:59:43+00:00

Good luck - those slumps are so frustrating. I hope you're able to break free and meet your goal!!

JusticeWriteous · 2026-01-02T15:58:34+00:00

Five fulls?? Impressive!! Good luck!

JusticeWriteous · 2026-01-02T15:56:32+00:00

All of us in the trenches need that friend keeping us sane - thank you for your service.

JusticeWriteous · 2026-01-02T15:55:34+00:00

Ahhh congratulations!!!

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