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H.L. Schiff | Substack
Writer. Reader. Lover of video games and stories in general. Unable to sit still for too long and obsessed with culture and language. One day I'll have books to share. I hope.
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June 22, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Substack going out tomorrow! Subscribe if you want to read long rambles about my thoughts on the writing world! I will eventually be talking about my work!
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#substack #writing #newsletter #fantasywriter #CRPFantasyFoxes
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#substack #writing #newsletter #fantasywriter #CRPFantasyFoxes
#ShoutOut to my #CRPFantasyFoxes, all of you! 💗 And our camp staff! You’re an inspiration for what this community is and I’m in awe of your talent and dedication to camp!
And finally to @zillawrites.bsky.social, my partner in crime for #CampRevPit! There’s no one else I’d want to do this with! 🫶
And finally to @zillawrites.bsky.social, my partner in crime for #CampRevPit! There’s no one else I’d want to do this with! 🫶
Good morning, Campers! 🏕️ #CampRevPit is coming to an end soon. We hope you had lots of fun, met new friends and put down some words!
On the last day of camp, #ShoutOut a writer friend who's inspired you, helped you along your journey, or just been a great Camp buddy. 👏
On the last day of camp, #ShoutOut a writer friend who's inspired you, helped you along your journey, or just been a great Camp buddy. 👏
May 1, 2026 at 8:57 PM
#ShoutOut to my #CRPFantasyFoxes, all of you! 💗 And our camp staff! You’re an inspiration for what this community is and I’m in awe of your talent and dedication to camp!
And finally to @zillawrites.bsky.social, my partner in crime for #CampRevPit! There’s no one else I’d want to do this with! 🫶
And finally to @zillawrites.bsky.social, my partner in crime for #CampRevPit! There’s no one else I’d want to do this with! 🫶
#CRPFantasyFoxes if you haven’t already, make a “Keep Writing” folder! Screenshot positive feedback from beta readers, pitch contests, social media, encouraging text —and put it all in a folder on your computer or a photo album on your phone. 1/2
May 1, 2026 at 7:37 PM
#CRPFantasyFoxes if you haven’t already, make a “Keep Writing” folder! Screenshot positive feedback from beta readers, pitch contests, social media, encouraging text —and put it all in a folder on your computer or a photo album on your phone. 1/2
#CRPFantasyFoxes today is the day to find an alpha reader, beta reader, and/or critique partner!
Post what you’re looking for or if you’re interested in someone’s story that they’ve been talking about during camp, then offer to beta read it for them!
Post what you’re looking for or if you’re interested in someone’s story that they’ve been talking about during camp, then offer to beta read it for them!
Hello campers!
We hope you had a great time at #CampRevPit! After answering your own cabin prompt, come sit by the fire, and pitch your project for our mini mixer #ABCPit event! Be sure to tag if you're seeking alpha readers, beta readers, or critique partners. 🏕️
We're excited for your stories! 👀
We hope you had a great time at #CampRevPit! After answering your own cabin prompt, come sit by the fire, and pitch your project for our mini mixer #ABCPit event! Be sure to tag if you're seeking alpha readers, beta readers, or critique partners. 🏕️
We're excited for your stories! 👀
May 1, 2026 at 4:53 PM
#CRPFantasyFoxes today is the day to find an alpha reader, beta reader, and/or critique partner!
Post what you’re looking for or if you’re interested in someone’s story that they’ve been talking about during camp, then offer to beta read it for them!
Post what you’re looking for or if you’re interested in someone’s story that they’ve been talking about during camp, then offer to beta read it for them!
Are you ready for the sweetest Starlight Story of #CampRevPit? @bysaraaxelbaum.bsky.social from Cabin #FantasyFoxes might have put some tears in our eyes with this one! So. Dang. Cute. 🥹🖍️
May 1, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Are you ready for the sweetest Starlight Story of #CampRevPit? @bysaraaxelbaum.bsky.social from Cabin #FantasyFoxes might have put some tears in our eyes with this one! So. Dang. Cute. 🥹🖍️
April 30, 2026 at 10:37 PM
#CRPfantasyfoxes
A god🐴 breaks free of its cage of stars ✨ and a hunter 🏹 must find it and the person 🧍♂️ controlling it, before they kill ☠️ again.
Hooks: Godkiller X House of the Beast ⛩️👹
Emotion: rage 😡, devastation💔, but growth 📈
Setting: spooky forest 🌲
Tension: two hunters ⚔️ 🐈 vs 🐈⬛
A god🐴 breaks free of its cage of stars ✨ and a hunter 🏹 must find it and the person 🧍♂️ controlling it, before they kill ☠️ again.
Hooks: Godkiller X House of the Beast ⛩️👹
Emotion: rage 😡, devastation💔, but growth 📈
Setting: spooky forest 🌲
Tension: two hunters ⚔️ 🐈 vs 🐈⬛
#CRPFantasyFoxes 🦊 We're doing a 📣 pitch outline for today's Discussion Den! BUT we're using emojis to do it!
Use an emoji and short description for each:
What it's about
What's at stake
What will hook readers
Tropes
Emotions
Setting
Tension
Add more ➕ or less ➖ to your pitch and have ✨fun! 🙌
Use an emoji and short description for each:
What it's about
What's at stake
What will hook readers
Tropes
Emotions
Setting
Tension
Add more ➕ or less ➖ to your pitch and have ✨fun! 🙌
April 30, 2026 at 10:19 PM
#CRPfantasyfoxes
A god🐴 breaks free of its cage of stars ✨ and a hunter 🏹 must find it and the person 🧍♂️ controlling it, before they kill ☠️ again.
Hooks: Godkiller X House of the Beast ⛩️👹
Emotion: rage 😡, devastation💔, but growth 📈
Setting: spooky forest 🌲
Tension: two hunters ⚔️ 🐈 vs 🐈⬛
A god🐴 breaks free of its cage of stars ✨ and a hunter 🏹 must find it and the person 🧍♂️ controlling it, before they kill ☠️ again.
Hooks: Godkiller X House of the Beast ⛩️👹
Emotion: rage 😡, devastation💔, but growth 📈
Setting: spooky forest 🌲
Tension: two hunters ⚔️ 🐈 vs 🐈⬛
#CRPFantasyFoxes 🦊 We're doing a 📣 pitch outline for today's Discussion Den! BUT we're using emojis to do it!
Use an emoji and short description for each:
What it's about
What's at stake
What will hook readers
Tropes
Emotions
Setting
Tension
Add more ➕ or less ➖ to your pitch and have ✨fun! 🙌
Use an emoji and short description for each:
What it's about
What's at stake
What will hook readers
Tropes
Emotions
Setting
Tension
Add more ➕ or less ➖ to your pitch and have ✨fun! 🙌
April 30, 2026 at 6:52 PM
#CRPFantasyFoxes 🦊 We're doing a 📣 pitch outline for today's Discussion Den! BUT we're using emojis to do it!
Use an emoji and short description for each:
What it's about
What's at stake
What will hook readers
Tropes
Emotions
Setting
Tension
Add more ➕ or less ➖ to your pitch and have ✨fun! 🙌
Use an emoji and short description for each:
What it's about
What's at stake
What will hook readers
Tropes
Emotions
Setting
Tension
Add more ➕ or less ➖ to your pitch and have ✨fun! 🙌
April 30, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Hey #CRPFantasyFoxes! Our feed seems to be having some issues today, so keep up with what’s happening in our cabin by searching for our hashtag! I haven’t posted our daily prompt yet, but I’ll do it soon!
April 30, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Hey #CRPFantasyFoxes! Our feed seems to be having some issues today, so keep up with what’s happening in our cabin by searching for our hashtag! I haven’t posted our daily prompt yet, but I’ll do it soon!
Okay here’s my stab at this #CRPFantasyFoxes:
A world-weary vampire recounts his life story from innocence to infamy
A world-weary vampire *and hacking prodigy* recounts his life story from innocence to infamy
I like this exercise! This is different to my log line so I might revisit that now.
A world-weary vampire recounts his life story from innocence to infamy
A world-weary vampire *and hacking prodigy* recounts his life story from innocence to infamy
I like this exercise! This is different to my log line so I might revisit that now.
#CRPFantasyFoxes, here’s a fun exercise for today's Discussion Den to find your story's unique hook! Could be handy with pitching too!
Boil your premise down to its most basic at only 10-12 words, then add in 1-3 words (only that many!) that highlight what the unique twist is! 🧵
Boil your premise down to its most basic at only 10-12 words, then add in 1-3 words (only that many!) that highlight what the unique twist is! 🧵
April 29, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Okay here’s my stab at this #CRPFantasyFoxes:
A world-weary vampire recounts his life story from innocence to infamy
A world-weary vampire *and hacking prodigy* recounts his life story from innocence to infamy
I like this exercise! This is different to my log line so I might revisit that now.
A world-weary vampire recounts his life story from innocence to infamy
A world-weary vampire *and hacking prodigy* recounts his life story from innocence to infamy
I like this exercise! This is different to my log line so I might revisit that now.
#MoodboardTwist was a tough one without spoilers! But here ya go. Thanks for the challenge, #CampRevPit!
#CRPFantasyFoxes
#CRPFantasyFoxes
April 29, 2026 at 11:07 PM
#MoodboardTwist was a tough one without spoilers! But here ya go. Thanks for the challenge, #CampRevPit!
#CRPFantasyFoxes
#CRPFantasyFoxes
An heir must catch a thief before she exposes his corrupt family
An heir must catch a thief *who is dead * before she exposes his corrupt family.
#crpfantasyfoxes #camprevpit
An heir must catch a thief *who is dead * before she exposes his corrupt family.
#crpfantasyfoxes #camprevpit
a red fox is running through the snow in the snow .
ALT: a red fox is running through the snow in the snow .
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April 29, 2026 at 6:58 PM
An heir must catch a thief before she exposes his corrupt family
An heir must catch a thief *who is dead * before she exposes his corrupt family.
#crpfantasyfoxes #camprevpit
An heir must catch a thief *who is dead * before she exposes his corrupt family.
#crpfantasyfoxes #camprevpit
#CRPFantasyFoxes, here’s a fun exercise for today's Discussion Den to find your story's unique hook! Could be handy with pitching too!
Boil your premise down to its most basic at only 10-12 words, then add in 1-3 words (only that many!) that highlight what the unique twist is! 🧵
Boil your premise down to its most basic at only 10-12 words, then add in 1-3 words (only that many!) that highlight what the unique twist is! 🧵
April 29, 2026 at 6:25 PM
#CRPFantasyFoxes, here’s a fun exercise for today's Discussion Den to find your story's unique hook! Could be handy with pitching too!
Boil your premise down to its most basic at only 10-12 words, then add in 1-3 words (only that many!) that highlight what the unique twist is! 🧵
Boil your premise down to its most basic at only 10-12 words, then add in 1-3 words (only that many!) that highlight what the unique twist is! 🧵
Today’s boot camp topic is the dreaded synopsis, #CRPFantasyFoxes!
How do we feel about synopses? Is writing one a chore for you? Or something you enjoy?
How do we feel about synopses? Is writing one a chore for you? Or something you enjoy?
🥾 🏕️ WELCOME TO DAY 2 OF QUERY BOOTCAMP 🏕️ 🥾
Why is a synopsis important? It shows you can write a complete story that doesn’t take any awkward turns or have any giant plot holes. It also shows that you’ll deliver on the promise of the premise in your query, so make sure it faithfully represents.
Why is a synopsis important? It shows you can write a complete story that doesn’t take any awkward turns or have any giant plot holes. It also shows that you’ll deliver on the promise of the premise in your query, so make sure it faithfully represents.
April 28, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Today’s boot camp topic is the dreaded synopsis, #CRPFantasyFoxes!
How do we feel about synopses? Is writing one a chore for you? Or something you enjoy?
How do we feel about synopses? Is writing one a chore for you? Or something you enjoy?
1: Stemming from my own fear of dogs, they were never domesticated in my fantasy world.
2: At one point of doing research, I had 6 internet tabs saved for llamas alone.
3: I had a 15 page outline critiqued by a CP before I wrote even a single word of the first draft.
#CRPfantasyfoxes #Camptrivia
2: At one point of doing research, I had 6 internet tabs saved for llamas alone.
3: I had a 15 page outline critiqued by a CP before I wrote even a single word of the first draft.
#CRPfantasyfoxes #Camptrivia
Good morning, #CampRevPit! 🏕️ Tuesday is #CampTrivia time! Post 3 weird facts about your WIP: 2 truths, 1 lie. Let us guess the fake.
April 28, 2026 at 7:11 PM
1: Stemming from my own fear of dogs, they were never domesticated in my fantasy world.
2: At one point of doing research, I had 6 internet tabs saved for llamas alone.
3: I had a 15 page outline critiqued by a CP before I wrote even a single word of the first draft.
#CRPfantasyfoxes #Camptrivia
2: At one point of doing research, I had 6 internet tabs saved for llamas alone.
3: I had a 15 page outline critiqued by a CP before I wrote even a single word of the first draft.
#CRPfantasyfoxes #Camptrivia
1 Medications gave me lucid dreams and I made a deal with a vejigante, inspiring the story
2 While plotting I listed every thing I love from sailor moon to favorite songs and used it to figure out the story.
3. I wrote it while in the throes of PPD after my first born son.
#crpfantasyfoxes
2 While plotting I listed every thing I love from sailor moon to favorite songs and used it to figure out the story.
3. I wrote it while in the throes of PPD after my first born son.
#crpfantasyfoxes
April 28, 2026 at 5:59 PM
1 Medications gave me lucid dreams and I made a deal with a vejigante, inspiring the story
2 While plotting I listed every thing I love from sailor moon to favorite songs and used it to figure out the story.
3. I wrote it while in the throes of PPD after my first born son.
#crpfantasyfoxes
2 While plotting I listed every thing I love from sailor moon to favorite songs and used it to figure out the story.
3. I wrote it while in the throes of PPD after my first born son.
#crpfantasyfoxes
I would visit Van Kestella! The southernmost city in my world, it nestles into a fjord with street levels stacked up the mountainsides so that it resembles a massive coliseum. Huge mountains, glaciers, black sand, and clear skies for the southern lights to shine.
#CRPfantasyfoxes #CampRevPit
#CRPfantasyfoxes #CampRevPit
For our Discussion Den today, #CRPFantasyFoxes, let's talk setting! As fantasy writers, I know we love to worldbuild, so what is a setting in your book you’re obsessed with? Is it a place you’d like to actually visit? Is it inspired by somewhere you’ve been? Let us know!
April 28, 2026 at 5:29 PM
I would visit Van Kestella! The southernmost city in my world, it nestles into a fjord with street levels stacked up the mountainsides so that it resembles a massive coliseum. Huge mountains, glaciers, black sand, and clear skies for the southern lights to shine.
#CRPfantasyfoxes #CampRevPit
#CRPfantasyfoxes #CampRevPit
"The roof goes on and nothing can go wrong".
"Oh no it all went wrong!"
Lol its not that bad but this is definetly the sound bit in my head.
#canprevpit #crpfantasyfoxes #gifrevisions
"Oh no it all went wrong!"
Lol its not that bad but this is definetly the sound bit in my head.
#canprevpit #crpfantasyfoxes #gifrevisions
a cartoon shows a gingerbread house with a cn logo on the bottom
Alt: a cartoon shows a gingerbread house with a cn logo on the bottom. Placing the roof and the house collapses
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April 28, 2026 at 4:30 PM
"The roof goes on and nothing can go wrong".
"Oh no it all went wrong!"
Lol its not that bad but this is definetly the sound bit in my head.
#canprevpit #crpfantasyfoxes #gifrevisions
"Oh no it all went wrong!"
Lol its not that bad but this is definetly the sound bit in my head.
#canprevpit #crpfantasyfoxes #gifrevisions
#CRPFantasyFoxes
omg okay so I'd love to visit my entire world. I've spent so much time building it, working on it, and trying to make it feel real. But if I had to choose one place, I would choose the valley where the climax takes place. It's high up in the mountains at a glacier lake.
omg okay so I'd love to visit my entire world. I've spent so much time building it, working on it, and trying to make it feel real. But if I had to choose one place, I would choose the valley where the climax takes place. It's high up in the mountains at a glacier lake.
For our Discussion Den today, #CRPFantasyFoxes, let's talk setting! As fantasy writers, I know we love to worldbuild, so what is a setting in your book you’re obsessed with? Is it a place you’d like to actually visit? Is it inspired by somewhere you’ve been? Let us know!
April 28, 2026 at 4:26 PM
#CRPFantasyFoxes
omg okay so I'd love to visit my entire world. I've spent so much time building it, working on it, and trying to make it feel real. But if I had to choose one place, I would choose the valley where the climax takes place. It's high up in the mountains at a glacier lake.
omg okay so I'd love to visit my entire world. I've spent so much time building it, working on it, and trying to make it feel real. But if I had to choose one place, I would choose the valley where the climax takes place. It's high up in the mountains at a glacier lake.
Setting is my favorite aspect of fantasy! Mine is corrupt new york glitz meets puerto rican/coney island. Im obsessed with both and would risk the dangers in the fog, the vejigantes making deals on crossroads, the viaduct that keeps repairing itself only to shatter again! Obsessed #crpfantasyfoxes
April 28, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Setting is my favorite aspect of fantasy! Mine is corrupt new york glitz meets puerto rican/coney island. Im obsessed with both and would risk the dangers in the fog, the vejigantes making deals on crossroads, the viaduct that keeps repairing itself only to shatter again! Obsessed #crpfantasyfoxes
For our Discussion Den today, #CRPFantasyFoxes, let's talk setting! As fantasy writers, I know we love to worldbuild, so what is a setting in your book you’re obsessed with? Is it a place you’d like to actually visit? Is it inspired by somewhere you’ve been? Let us know!
April 28, 2026 at 4:19 PM
For our Discussion Den today, #CRPFantasyFoxes, let's talk setting! As fantasy writers, I know we love to worldbuild, so what is a setting in your book you’re obsessed with? Is it a place you’d like to actually visit? Is it inspired by somewhere you’ve been? Let us know!
#CampRevPit #CampTrivia #CRPFantasyFoxes
1. I wrote this monster of a book in only 3 months during COVID lockdowns.
2. I originally self-published the book online as a weekly serial.
3. The first draft was about as long as Dune.
1. I wrote this monster of a book in only 3 months during COVID lockdowns.
2. I originally self-published the book online as a weekly serial.
3. The first draft was about as long as Dune.
Good morning, #CampRevPit! 🏕️ Tuesday is #CampTrivia time! Post 3 weird facts about your WIP: 2 truths, 1 lie. Let us guess the fake.
April 28, 2026 at 3:12 PM
#CampRevPit #CampTrivia #CRPFantasyFoxes
1. I wrote this monster of a book in only 3 months during COVID lockdowns.
2. I originally self-published the book online as a weekly serial.
3. The first draft was about as long as Dune.
1. I wrote this monster of a book in only 3 months during COVID lockdowns.
2. I originally self-published the book online as a weekly serial.
3. The first draft was about as long as Dune.