When a Manuscript Review Turns Into a Twitter War: The Tale of Two Writers

Ever wondered what happens when two writers with vastly different styles collide? Well, you’re about to find out! ✍️ Our tale begins with two coworkers, both writers, sharing the ups and downs of their craft. But when one asks the other to review her manuscript, things take a dramatic turn. This isn’t just about the clash of literary styles, it’s about ego, respect, and the power of social media. Let’s dive into this page-turning saga of literary conflict…

A Tale of Two Writers ️

The Literary Bond

The Manuscript Request

The Clash of Genres

The Misunderstanding

The Twitter Rant

The Public Critique

The Counter-Attack ⚔️

The Twitter Blockade

The Final Reflection

A Twitter Feud for the Literary Ages

When two writers with different styles collide, sparks are bound to fly. Our short story writer felt she couldn’t offer useful feedback on a genre she doesn’t engage with, but her YA-writing coworker took this as a personal affront. What followed was a Twitter rant, public critique, and a counter-attack that led to a social media blockade. Was our short story writer wrong for declining the manuscript review, or was the YA writer overreacting? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this literary drama…

“The harsh reality of the writing industry: rejection and miscommunication.”

ESH: MFA programs have elitism issues, but childish bullying is unacceptable.

Querying agents is tough, but YA market is declining

NTA for refusing to provide free manuscript critique to coworker.

Explosive Twitter war over writing styles, both need to grow up

NTA. Genre fiction vs YA fiction: Can’t offer vague pointers?

NTA. You don’t owe her time or effort. Twitter drama!

NTA: Shutting down a manuscript review leads to a Twitter war

“Favor turned feud: A clash of egos and misunderstood intentions.”

NTA. Genre knowledge is crucial for valuable feedback.

NTA: Share the link after the verdict. Petty, but satisfying.

Burning bridges with style! No apologies needed. #NTA

Gold response! NTA. Be glad the garbage took itself out.

Not the a**hole. Tell us more about the drama!

A Twitter war ensues as both writers reveal their true feelings

Polite refusal turns into public attack. NTA gets justice

Embrace different tastes! No need for a Twitter war

NTA. Calling out childish bullying in the writing community

Engaging debate on YA literature and its perceived simplicity

YA Twitter: A non-wonderful world of drama. NTA.

“NTA NTA NTA. Snarky response justified after Twitter slander.”

Polite critique turned Twitter war over genre preferences.

NTA – Honest feedback and Twitter drama, a clash of genres

The cost of reading someone’s manuscript for free

NTA: Writers have preferences, fair critique is important. Avoid toxic people.

Applauding the defenders of literary fiction. NTA in this debate!

“NTA for not liking certain genres, but could’ve been less condescending.”

NTA. Feedback limitations and declining unpaid work in publishing.

NTA. Declining a manuscript doesn’t warrant a Twitter war

Unprofessional behavior escalated into a Twitter war. Both at fault.

ESH. Writers clash over unpaid editing work, ego on display.

Not the a**hole. Hilarious!

NTA – OP stands up for themselves against coworker’s badmouthing

NTA: Tough love in the creative industry, no room for sensitivity

Spot on! The comment calls out childish bullying in YA.

NTA. The truth hurts sometimes.

NTA for refusing to read someone’s work. Twitter drama ensues.

People getting defensive about YA novels, but OP tried to help. ESH

The power of turning a Twitter war into literary inspiration! ✍️

NTA! Politely declined to read novel, author overreacted and harassed.

No one owes you a beta-read.

NTA. Coworker misunderstands favor, insults and bullies online. Justified response.

Gender bias in manuscript review sparks heated debate.

Engaging comment about author’s behavior in a Twitter war

NTA – Writer’s unprofessional behavior escalates after manuscript rejection

Fellow author defends genre choices and suggests online critique groups

ESH. Insults and beliefs clash, hurting instead of building community.

NTA: Genre ignorance ≠ disliking, calling out Twitter mob

ESH. OP and friend had a Twitter war over genre preferences

NTA: You handled it better than I ever would’ve

N T A turned ESH, cyberbullying and insults fly. ‍♂️

Not the a**hole. Let’s hear their side of the story!

A Twitter war over manuscript review etiquette and YA books

Not the a**hole. Tell us more about this juicy drama!

YA readers defend their genre, offer HR advice

NTA for not reading friend’s YA book, but don’t insult