Cecilia Lyra

· 2 Jan 2022

For nonfiction, I am open to most categories, across the spectrum, including psychology, history, current affairs, science, politics, narrative journalism, nature & the environment, wellness, spirituality, business & economics, mathematics, parenting, lifestyle, and pop culture.

Nonfiction

· 2 Jan 2022

Cecilia (Cece) Lyra, Agent @ceciliaclyra

All right, #amquerying writers—let’s talk #MSWL because it’s a new year! What follows is what I’m looking for as an agent, i.e., my tastes, opinions, and impressions, as well as examples of some of my favorite books. It’s all subjective, of course. (A 🧵) #WritingCommunity

I rep adult fiction & nonfiction. For both, I am on the hunt for stories that explore *power* (imbalance, struggle, rise & fall), *identity* (perception, exploration, intersectionality) & *dysfunction* (familial, societal, cultural) told with originality, nuance, & authenticity.

· 30 Dec 2021

Since I'm preparing a new #MSWL thread for 2022 I thought I'd ask: writers, what helpful information would you like agents to include in their wish-lists? Anything that you'd rather NOT be included? #WritingCommunity

· 7 Dec 2021

Jenn Snyder @itsTwoNs

can already tell that "something with the exact energy as yellowjackets" is going to be my new* "something with the exact energy of hannibal" when agents ask me what weirdly specific book I dream of acquiring

* realistically I will still say both and it will take years to find

SAME! Gimme Yelowjackets! #MSWL

· 21 Nov 2021

Yellowjackets on Showtime.
Watch it. (You're welcome)

Also: #MSWL

· 30 Oct 2021

P.S. Literary Agency @PSLiterary

“I love stories involving parentified children. I also love reading about characters who grow up navigating two opposite worlds (class, culture, etc.)” @ceciliaclyra #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/

Stories about people caught between two cultures/worlds/identities. #MSWL #WritingCommunity

· 13 Oct 2021

@Succession_HBO comes back on Sunday. 🤩 This is your friendly #MSWL reminder that if this masterpiece of a show would work as a comp for your manuscript then pretty please query me! #WritingCommunity

I want all the morally bankrupt, uber wealthy characters fighting for power!

· 19 Aug 2021

DIAL A FOR AUNTIES @thewritinghippo is my latest #MSWL obsession! It's the romcom I'd like to rep: dark AND funny; accessible AND intelligent. I also 💜 how it's the story of a dysfunctional family & a trad b-meets-g love story. Please query me if your work is a comp!

· 20 Jul 2021

P.S. Literary Agency @PSLiterary

“The thing that makes me keep reading is VOICE. I want access to your narrator’s inner life. I should feel what they are feeling. They should feel ‘bad’ things (e.g. anger, envy, greed, etc.), too.” @ceciliaclyra #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/

It's true! 👇🏾 #WritingCommunity #MSWL

· 6 Jul 2021

P.S. Literary Agency @PSLiterary

"A few themes that I’m looking for in terms of nonfiction include: Privacy; Big Tech vs. Government; Flexibility, Climate Change, and Infrastructure. Bonus points if you’re conveying an original idea through a counterintuitive angle." @ceciliaclyra #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/

Calling all nonfiction writers #WritingCommunity #MSWL

Nonfiction

· 29 Jun 2021

P.S. Literary Agency @PSLiterary

"Psychology is perhaps my favorite field in nonfiction. I’d love to read stories about therapists and their patients in the vein of MAYBE YOU SHOULD TALK TO SOMEONE by Lori Gottlieb and GOOD MORNING, MONSTER by Catherine Gildiner." @ceciliaclyra #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/

I can't get enough of psychology books! #WritingCommunity #MSWL

Nonfiction

· 22 Jun 2021

P.S. Literary Agency @PSLiterary

“Stories with a feminist angle—both for fiction and nonfiction—have a special place in my heart.” @ceciliaclyra #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/

A very special place! #MSWL #WritingCommunity

Nonfiction

· 17 Jun 2021

Finally watched the #HandmaidsTaleFinale and all I can say after watching that incredibly satisfying scene in the woods is I WANT BOOKS WITH BITE #MSWL #WritingCommunity