Bethany Jett
Literary Agent
C.Y.L.E
Assoc Lit Agent, Boymom x3, Milspo🇺🇸 🙏🏻 💖 #INFJ ✨ I live in a world of books, but I’m literally allergic to them. #colophony | AALA SCBWI
Literary Agent
Future #MSWL & QM update:
I have less than 40 undecided queries/submissions. I plan to reopen mid-late January to a few genres. This info is not on my website or MSWL page yet— it’s just a head’s up and I hope it’s helpful!
✨ ADULT FICTION✨
• contemporary romance - think Emily Henry but low spice or Melissa Ferguson
• upmarket / book club
• cozy mysteries
✨ NONFICTION✨
- same as what’s on website -
✨ KIDLIT ✨
• PB/MG/YA - classic-style with a literary bent. Secret Garden. Bridge to Terabithia. Winnie-the-Pooh.
• PB - humorous character-driven series
‼️Not looking for SEL or rhyme.‼️
Literary Agent
I’m feeling really great about where I’m at with my QM, so I decided to reopen just for a tiny bit before summer. I’ll post a more detailed #MSWL later today but I’ve reopened to Adult, which I haven’t done for a while, and I’m still extremely interested in MG.
(My website still says closed but I’m driving all day and can’t change it until later. QM genres are open.)
Literary Agent
#MSWL: MG writers! 📣
I’ve reopened QM to middle grade only, all genres except sci-fi.
My PM, MSWL, & website say “no horror,” but I’m now accepting MG horror because it’s the only level of horror I can handle. 😂
I’m planning to reopen to other genres in April. 🌷
Literary Agent
Literary Agent
Closing submissions inbox on Friday.
#MSWL - cozy mysteries, YA or MG retellings, NF (see QM or PM for list), PB (can be author-only)
Literary Agent
I’ve reopened to queries but my response time might be longer than normal. #MSWL:
💞YA/MG: Retellings
💕A: Cozies
💞Cookbooks/Food & Beverage
💕NF: Home & Lifestyle
Unfortunately, being sick for so long has put me pretty behind so I thank you in advance for your patience. ❤️
Literary Agent
#MSWL I’m reopening to queries in Dec. & am acquiring everything listed on my website, but would really like to see:
💞YA/MG: Retellings
💕A: Cozies
💞Cookbooks/Food & Beverage
💕NF: Home & Lifestyle
#amquerying
Literary Agent
Literary Agent
Agent-y updates:
With 2 upcoming in-person conferences & my current clients’ subs, this is my last week of being open to unsolicited queries.
I hope to respond to all current queries in QM by the end of this weekend. *crosses fingers* 😂
#mswl #amquerying
Literary Agent
If anyone has NF: home decor, lifestyle, or organizing, I would love to see it before I close on the 15th. #MSWL
Literary Agent
My #MSWL for PB: true rhyme w/ perfect meter; 99% of the time prefer text-only
Tip 1: You know where you expect the beats, so have others read it out loud. Listen for where they place the emphasis.
Tip 2: Don’t force the rhyme. 🤦🏼♀️
#morningmusings
Literary Agent
#MSWL
✨Cookbooks
✨Home & lifestyle
✨Retellings (YA only)
✨PB, particularly holiday
Literary Agent
I’m open to queries again and just found out my page is live on Manuscript Wish List!!!! 🎉🎉🎉
One update: I’m looking for the first 50 pgs, not 10, for fiction. 🤗 #mswl
manuscriptwishlist.com/?post_type=msw…
Literary Agent
#MSWL for when I re-open Sept 1:
nonfiction business, leadership, lifestyle, cookbooks, home decor, gift books, and picture books.
Platform matters but platform is sometimes more than social media numbers.
Literary Agent
It was a pleasure to participate in #DVpit. I’m so impressed with the professionalism of the #writingcommmunity.
With 2 upcoming conferences and current client projects to shop, I’m closing my QM on Tuesday. #MSWL still open for NF & PB until then!
Literary Agent
My inbox is full of requested manuscripts 🎉 so I am officially closed to fiction submissions so I have time to read the fulls. Meanwhile, nonfiction remains open!
#MSWL: high-concept cookbooks, home decor, organization, business & leadership
Literary Agent
#mswl - high concept cookbooks or cookbooks from influencers who showcase recipes on their platforms.
Literary Agent
#MSWL available at Pub Marketplace
📚📚 Looking forward to #DVpit!
publishersmarketplace.com/members/Bethan…