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Naomi Krueger @NaomiJKrueger · 21h
Nicole Chung @nicolesjchung
I am asked about this often, and I really wish there were dozens, nay, hundreds of great kids'/middle grade/YA books dealing with transracial adoption *written by transracial adoptees*. Adopted kids need a whole lot more rep than they've got.This is on my #MSWL. Would love to acquire a book like this.
Diana M. Pho 📚 @writersyndrome · 4d
Paul Guinan @Boilerplate1893
I'm certain this will all work out just fine. theguardian.com/science/2020/j…Science fictions become realities. I'm fascinated by all the implications this has for good or otherwise. #mswl
Melissa Ann Singer @maseditor · 5d
Tor Books @torbooks
@maseditor @maxgladstone @dongwon @excalibur61 @metmuseum U N D E N I A B L Y D R A G O N Salso I would love a book based on Chinese or Japanese dragons & dragon stories #mswl
Kelsy @kelsythompson
Hey #WritingCommunity, if I missed your #iswgpit and you think your project might be a good fit, or if you're simply in the #amquerying trenches: here are some things on my #MSWL (a thread)- unique character-driven #YA contemporary with a voice that grabs you and won't let go
- #ownvoices and underrepresented narratives (I'm still looking for that #ya refugee/immigration story!)
- feminist, #LGBTQ , and sex-positive narratives
- shorter (~50k) contemporary #mg
Kaitlin Olson @KaitlinJOlson · 5d
I should probably do a proper #mswl soon, but I’ve seen a large uptick in pitches/MSs for genre romance in my inbox, which is NOT a good fit for my list. Rom-coms, upmarket women’s fiction—yes, please! But I’m not the right person for contemporary romance.
Tasha Suri @tashadrinkstea
wh-what is happening are these bookshops flirting or pic.twitter.com/7uPl7n5nZIsomebody write me a lush magical romance between a couple of sentient bookshops
bonus points for
scrappy indies
tea
cute bookshop pets
sappy love letters
nerdy literary easter eggs
#thread #mswl
Diana M. Pho 📚 @writersyndrome · 5d
New year, new updates! I revised my #MSWL Profile with what I'm looking for in 2020. Boost away!
(Agented manuscripts only)
manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/dian…
Bryn Donovan @BrynDonovan · 6d
Bryn Donovan @BrynDonovan
For @HallmarkPublish, I'd LOVE to get proposals for G-rated "June Weddings" romances, summer romances, or romances with beach settings from BiPOC authors. #IWSGPit #publishing #romanceMeant to add #MSWL tag. We are always open to proposals from agents, and for any specific #MSWL requests, if you're a published author, agented or not, feel free to DM me for my email. Thanks!
#MSWL Popping in to say that I want an MG or graphic novel as unapologetically weird and black as #kipoandtheageofthewonderbeasts Kthxbai
Molly Cusick @molly_cusick · Jan 14
Submissions update: I'm caught up through 12/8! And eager to find some great new projects in 2020, particularly some pacey, hook-y YA, and humorous and/or fantastical MG. (I can only consider agented submissions!) #MSWL
New year, new me💁🏻♀️my #MSWL is finally live! Check it out if you'd like to know what I'm looking for. 📚 manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/erin…
Jameela Jamil 🌈 @jameelajamil
In film and media I want to see short men with tall women. I want intertrans love. I want dark skinned women with white/light skinned men. I want Asian men with white women. I want thin men with fat women. I want to see able bodied with disabled. Tired of dating stereotypes. ❤️Yes, this! 👇 For books too! #MSWL
At the time of this tweet I have exactly zero picture books about bears or cats. It is a big problem. Let's fix that. #mswl
MG or YA speculative fiction that's as sharp, funny, and layered as #RussianDoll. Something that uses the speculative element to say something, not just as a cool hook #mswl
Impeccably researched and incredibly queer historical fiction (MG or YA) in the vein of Gentleman Jack, Wild Nights With Emily, and Greta Gerwig's Little Women (let me live!) #mswl
Classic-feeling, oh-so-charming MG family stories (à la The Penderwicks) but about found or otherwise non-traditional families #mswl
YA where the relationship at the center of the novel is intense, complicated and platonic. Think Amy & Molly in #Booksmart #mswl
Unapologetically enthusiastic main characters. Give me protagonists who cannot play it cool when it comes to what they love #mswl
A primer: medium.com/matter/against…
In 2020, I want to acquire more books! (It is also my job.) So, agent friends, here's a #mswl thread that I'll add to all year long.
TL;DR: Send me PB, MG & YA projects that have a distinct POV and something to say. Bonus points for queerness & a net emotional outcome of joy.