Hello all, I keep reading conflicting views on what should go into a query letter, so wondered what the group thinks. Should the pitch focus on the inciting incident or the plot climax? And what is the right amount of detail?

Quick question for everyone here Which part of the writing process challenges you the most right now? A) Starting the manuscript B) Finishing it C) Editing & polishing D) Formatting & publishing E) Marketing & getting reviews I’m curious to see where most writers struggle.

Hello everyone, Not sure whether I'm looking for sympathy or advice, probably both, but I wanted to ask: has anyone else redrafted their WIP about ten times, only to discover the ending is far too complex and doesn't make sense? I've been working on this for years and I seem to remember the end was brilliant. But looking at it with fresh eyes over the Christmas break, I realise the final chapters are too complicated and a bit ridiculous. (You know that feeling when you cringe at your own work?) I'm with you @Lorna Riley when it comes to new ennui, but I was thinking some of you may have experienced this sort of crushing epiphany moment in your own writing lives. If you have, please could you share what you did next? Thanks 👍

My latest WIP is another MG Historical, while I query my first ms. I've had a few rejections from agents, with a couple kindly stating that "MG Historical is a hard place right now." Does anyone know of any agents/indie publishers that might be interested in this area, so I'm not banging my head against a brick wall? It is with Penguin WriteNow and a couple of competitions, as I really do believe in this one, but I'd like to get an agent one day!

Hello everyone. Just wondering, do any of you ever do writing exercises? In the past, I've found them fun and useful for freeing up my brain and subconscious etc. I was thinking I should do some, so looking for new ones. Can you recommend any?