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Hey, guys!

I'm Morgan, and I write YA scifi and fantasy. I've been writing for six years, though I started as a short story writer. I'm polishing up draft 10 of my first MS, a YA dystopian sci-fantasy called THE INTERIM and finishing my first draft of a YA fantasy called THE DRAGON'S SUICIDE. I'd like to start querying my first MS, but I'm trash at query letters and synopses, so I'm looking for honest feedback. Also, feel free to reach out if you'd like a CP (full MS or submission materials). I have a decent eye for story structure and writing emotion, if you find that helpful. :)

I'll read pretty much any non-contemporary or YA paranormal romance (with a few exceptions). My favorites are These Broken Stars, The Darkest Minds, Passenger, Illuminae, The Young Elites, Legend, and SO many more. Marie Lu, Alexandra Bracken, Jay Kristoff, Amie Kaufman, and Meagan Spooner are my auto-buy authors.

I look forward to meeting you all! :)
 

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Enthusiastic is good - over-enthusiastic is even gooder. Welcome to AW :Sun:
 

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Best of luck on the query writing, and welcome to AW!
 

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Hi, Morgan, and welcome to the cooler. Once you visit, the serious writer with a good sense of humour rarely leaves (mostly because we're writers and we forget what a door, life, kids, family... food look like!) Loiter! Most of us... loiter. Ten years... oh boy... ten years I've been here, keeping the coffee machine company.... :) :welcome:
 

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Take some time and read the Newbie Guide and the Stickies found
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Stop by the Weekend Progress Report each week to brag about your weekly writing accomplishments.
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Thank you! I'll check everything out.
 

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Enthusiasm and an obvious desire to contribute. Welcome. :Hug2:
 

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Hi! And Welcome! I'm also a YA Sci-Fi and Fantasy writer! Just by name along, THE DRAGON'S SUICIDE sounds intriguing :)

There's a lot of good resources here that I'm sure will help with writing a query. It's definitely a daunting process. I'm hoping to be at that stage in 3-4 months with my current project.

Good luck!