Join us for a deep dive into query revisions with YA fantasy writer, Julia! Julia and Jessica have spent the last few months in revisions, taking a good query and transforming it into an amazing one. Today we share all the insights learned from this process, how to be resilient, receive feedback, and make your pitch pop.

Julia’s bio: I am a graduate student in mental health counseling with a tendency to scribble plot points in the margins of my school notes. I am a member of SCBWI, Manuscript Academy, and I live with my twin sister in Orlando, Florida. When I’m not writing, you can find me on local weekend adventures and adding to my growing wall of bookish fanart.

Draft one (with Jessica’s notes): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q6SToxSTa4Cgr_talxIEdWdJ9Tx87B19/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=109573504283059747627&rtpof=true&sd=true

Draft three (with Jessica’s notes): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-PL-la1mUNcZvs-JekTa6YY_JPcv2A2U/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=109573504283059747627&rtpof=true&sd=true