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Tiffany Grimes (she/they)

@tiffanygrimes.bsky.social

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🌿 Editor & Web Designer for brave creatives @ Burgeon Design and Editorial 🍓 I’m quite a bit more active on insta! www.instagram.com/burgeondesignandeditorial 🪴✍️ www.burgeondesignandeditorial.com 👻📖 www.sawyerelliot.com

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · Feb 21

I’m due for an intro! Hi, I’m Tiffany (she/they)!

👻 #amwriting a queer gothic horror
🐈🐈‍⬛ wrangled by two chaotic tabbies
📺 current tv obsessions: XO, Kitty | White Lotus | Sex Lives of College Girls
📖 current read: Blood Like Magic (a 2018 #RevPit winner!)

#writingcommunity
#amediting
#queerwriter

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · Jun 10

a man is sitting at a desk in an office looking over a railing .

ALT: a man is sitting at a desk in an office looking over a railing .

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Wera @eggqueenwera.bsky.social · Jun 9

My #RevPitShowcase materials are live! LET HER INHERIT RUIN features:

💎 🪽/🐊 forbidden 💜
💎 enemies-to-lovers
💎 forced proximity,
he falls 1st
💎 gemstone magic & transformations
💎 mixed race rep
💎 mythical creatures of 🇹🇭
reviseresub.com/showcase/let...

#LitAgents #Editors
#RevPitClassOf25

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · Jun 9

Such a joy to work on this Thai-inspired adult romantasy by @eggqueenwera.bsky.social!

When forbidden magic binds their fates, Fa Ying and Tana must unearth the truth behind a royal assassination & decide whether love is worth the ruin it will bring. #RevPit

reviseresub.com/showcase/let...

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Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · Jun 9

Here it is! The #RevPit2025 Showcase is LIVE!!!

Congratulations to all of our authors and editors!

reviseresub.com/showcase

Showcase

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · Jun 9

omg sob. 🥹🥹🥹

Thank you for your excitement for a rewrite that was bigger than both of us expected, but I'm so proud of the direction this book has gone in and of you for all of your hard work!!!

(and yes all of the yang yang appreciation!!)

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · Jun 9

Talking about dramas is a must!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰 It's been a pleasure working with you. Can't wait for the showcase!

Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · Apr 24

I’ve been so sick but hopefully soon 😭

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · Apr 15

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · Apr 15

And I wish we could give feedback on every single sub, but with the volume we received, it just isn’t possible. That’s why we created things like #10Queries: to offer insight on how we’re thinking, even if we can’t respond to everyone individually.

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · Apr 15

Now, if you don’t hear back and aren’t sure what your story needs next (or if it needs anything at all), it might be time to bring in a CP, freelance editor, or trusted reader with strong story instincts—to get high-level feedback and see if your manuscript needs a deeper revision or is query-ready.

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · Apr 15

Great question! And you’re definitely not alone in wondering this!

Quick note: Many of us are still not done notifying for both our #RevPit #10Queries picks & finalists, so hang tight a little longer. We know the wait can feel like limbo, but we want to be intentional in how we respond.

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · Apr 15

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · Apr 15

Aiming to get them emailed out by the end of the week! I'll post an update when I've sent out everything!

Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · Apr 15

I would be honored to work with any of the authors and manuscripts subbed to me. Every single one showed talent, potential, and promise.

Not getting chosen for #RevPit doesn’t give you enough data to bury a project. Please don’t treat it like a final verdict.

Rooting for you all like mad!

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · Apr 15

Some authors don’t get chosen for #RevPit because their manuscript is already too polished. Some because the time constraints of the contest aren't a fit. Some because the editor had to choose one out of twenty they loved.

None of that is a reflection of your future in publishing.

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · Apr 15

#RevPit editors don’t select the most deserving writer or even necessarily the book with the highest chance of success. Editors choose one project that fits into their current bandwidth. It has to *need* work & be something we're excited to pour our time and energy into on top of our paid work.

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · Apr 15

I've seen a few subposts today that tell me this needs saying: #RevPit isn’t a contest that rewards the “best” book. It’s one opportunity, shaped by timing, taste, and editorial capacity. Not a judgment on your future in publishing.

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · Apr 14

#RevPit I’ll be emailing #10Queries feedback throughout the week!

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Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · Apr 14

Editor Tiffany Grimes @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social has chosen SLOW BURN (Adult Romance) by Montana Beck as her runner-up. #RevPit

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · Apr 14

Very excited to work with @eggqueenwera.bsky.social on REBIRTH OF A CELESTIAL PRINCESS. 🤩

#RevPit

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Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · Apr 14

Without further ado, here’s what you’ve all been waiting for! It’s winner and runners-up announcement time! #RevPit

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dane | 최대나 | author & editor ✨️ @dcmdraper.bsky.social · Apr 14

as we get closer to #RevPit announcement time, here are some important reminders:

✨️ sharing your work is brave
✨️ the contest (and ALL of publishing) is super subjective
✨️ "best manuscript wins" is not a thing
✨️ you are unique and exceptional in ways only you can be

happy #RevPit day 💛

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · Apr 11

P20: A R. Strong sense of place and the humor threads naturally into the character's emotional state. To elevate the tension, consider anchoring the stakes a little sooner. What does the MC fear? What do they want? #RevPit #10Queries

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · Apr 11

Q20: A R. This query nails voice, tone, and setup. The stakes are hinted at but could be amplified for impact. Strengthening the hook—especially what emotionally or thematically sets this romance apart—could help it stand out in a crowded category. #RevPit #10Queries

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Tiffany Grimes (she/they) @tiffanygrimes.bsky.social · Apr 11

P19: A R. The voice is smart, funny, and emotionally raw. Perfect for rom-com. We’re pulled into the aftermath of heartbreak, but to heighten stakes, consider grounding us faster in what the MC wants now. What’s the turning point that will move her from heartbreak to action? #RevPit #10Queries

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