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Niko Stevens

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he/him • Writer • #amquerying: WILDERWOOD, YA fantasy mystery • Proud golden retriever owner • Indefinitely tired • Current read: Lovely War • WIP: 40K

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Niko Stevens @nikostevens.bsky.social · Jan 31

Agent’s guide to WILDERWOOD, a 76,000 word YA fantasy mystery!

#agentsguide #writingcommunity #amquerying

Mood board showing castles, forests, a dead deer, fungi, a murder board, and tapes

Fifteen-year-old Quinton Crow arrives at Holloway Institute hoping for a fresh start. All he has to do to leave his past behind is keep his head down and paranormal abilities in check. But his plan falls apart when he finds a fellow student murdered, her dead body being devoured by the forest called Wilderwood. Suddenly a prime suspect in the case, he must investigate to clear his name. But when he begins to dream of the Wilderwood, and finds the forest growing inside him, killing him from the inside out, he questions if he’s really as innocent as he’s trying to prove

Shows covers of Truly, Devious, and Don’t Let the Forest in. Shows a list of tropes

Quote: There was a thin line between paranormal investigation and instigation, and currently, the only things between it were me and my grave.

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Niko Stevens @nikostevens.bsky.social · May 7

Awesome poster!

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Niko Stevens @nikostevens.bsky.social · May 7

When an amateur sleuth finds a dead body being devoured by the Wilderwood, he becomes a suspect in the case. To clear his name, he must find the killer. But as the forest begins growing within him, he questions if he’s as innocent as he’s trying to prove.
#QuestPit #Q #YA #FM

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Niko Stevens @nikostevens.bsky.social · May 4

Thank you!!

Niko Stevens @nikostevens.bsky.social · May 3

Any tips for getting out of a long term writing slump??

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Niko Stevens @nikostevens.bsky.social · Apr 27

Thank you, this is super insightful!!

Niko Stevens @nikostevens.bsky.social · Apr 27

Note: It took 200 days to get a response the first time. The R&R likely won’t be done till September.

Niko Stevens @nikostevens.bsky.social · Apr 27

Writing community, I come to you for advice yet again. I got a full request after getting an R&R from another agent. I asked if they’d like to see the OG manuscript, or the R&R when it’s ready. How long do I wait to hear back before sending off the OG?

Niko Stevens @nikostevens.bsky.social · Apr 27

Love this oml

Niko Stevens @nikostevens.bsky.social · Apr 23

In the past week, after months of silence, I’ve received a free full developmental edit, become a RevPit finalist, gotten an R&R, and a full request. To say I’m freaking out is an understatement!!

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Niko Stevens @nikostevens.bsky.social · Apr 23

THANK YOU!!

Niko Stevens @nikostevens.bsky.social · Apr 23

FULL REQUEST!! (on the first query i ever sent!!!)

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Niko Stevens @nikostevens.bsky.social · Apr 16

GUESS WHO JUST GOT AN R&R???

Niko Stevens @nikostevens.bsky.social · Apr 15

Might not have won #RevPit, but the email I just received from one of my chosen editors about being one of their finalists made the experience even more worth it!!

Niko Stevens @nikostevens.bsky.social · Apr 14

Happy #RevPit day! Goodluck everyone!!

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Niko Stevens @nikostevens.bsky.social · Apr 12

Seconding this!!

Deena Graves @panicwritten.bsky.social · Apr 12

1️⃣, a ✨huge✨ shout-out to @ambucsaru.bsky.social for these amazing prompts keeping us enganged and at a reasonable[?] anxiety level through this process. You're a 🌟!

2️⃣, these fab editors deserve all the boosting. I canNOT imagine the weight of their job. Kudos to you all!

#RevPit #RevPitWaiting

A. M. Bucsaru is AGENTED @ambucsaru.bsky.social · Apr 12

#RevPitWaiting T-2!

Before a 'journey' that I've started is coming to an end, I like reminding myself of what I'm thankful for.

What good things have come from the journey. Things that I wouldn't have had if I didn't put myself out there to possibly experience disappointment.

[pls not me lol]

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Liz 👻🍂🪦 @thewriteratlas.bsky.social · Apr 11

so anyone else reading the #Revpit #10queries and thinking you really want to read everyone’s wips? 👀

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Niko Stevens @nikostevens.bsky.social · Apr 11

Hoping to keep querying my manuscript, WILDERWOOD, and try to finish the first draft of my WIP by June.

A. M. Bucsaru is AGENTED @ambucsaru.bsky.social · Apr 11

#RevPitWaiting T-3

Even after #RevPit winners are announced, our writing journeys are far from over. We'll still be walking down our paths, just with upgraded tools thanks to the editors & our community.

So what's next for you?

4/11 - Writing Goals. Regardless of what happens on Monday, what are your next writing goals? Do any of us have similar paths?

Niko Stevens @nikostevens.bsky.social · Apr 10

Thank you!!

Niko Stevens @nikostevens.bsky.social · Apr 10

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Niko Stevens @nikostevens.bsky.social · Apr 10

Such a pantser. Trying to make the switch, because the editing phase on my last novel is never ending because of it, but outlining has never quite clicked for me.

A. M. Bucsaru is AGENTED @ambucsaru.bsky.social · Apr 9

#RevPitWaiting Day 24!

I might've pulled another switcheroo... There was a slight miscalculation on my part and I hadn't anticipated that virtually everyone talked about their hobbies in their personal intro.

So #RevPit ... the dreaded question:

4/9 - Plotter or Pantser. Tell us a little about your writing process! Do you discovery write, plan every detail, or a mix of the two?

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Niko Stevens @nikostevens.bsky.social · Apr 10

When you see a #revpitteaser that is TOTALLY yours (i’m not delusional I swear!!)

Niko Stevens @nikostevens.bsky.social · Apr 7

I think I’m in a maybe pile 🤭🤭

Niko Stevens @nikostevens.bsky.social · Apr 6

Thank you!!

Niko Stevens @nikostevens.bsky.social · Apr 5

I LOVE this concept!!

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Niko Stevens @nikostevens.bsky.social · Apr 5

“There was a thin line between paranormal investigation and instigation, and the only things between it were me and my grave.”

#1stLinePit #Q #YA #F #M

Comps (Truly, Devious and Don’t Let the Forest In) and tropes

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