Diverse
Devin Ross @Devyross
Hey #writingcommmunity I'm looking for some specific things in my queries so here are a few #mswl items I'd love to see!In #YA I'm looking for a few things. 1) Diverse, inclusive contemporary by #ownvoices authors 2) Send me something that will absolutely break my heart 3) strong voices in any genre 4) I always love a MC with an attitude and witty comebacks. #MSWL
Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks · Feb 25
Pst. This Friday I open up to queries at @PSLiterary again.
I really want to find more genre-blending literary fiction, diverse + inclusive YA, quirky non-fiction, and lots more.
The full #MSWL is here! bit.ly/2GG1M7r
Mary C. Moore @Mary_C_Moore · Feb 24
Diverse roadtrip/traveling/gap-year/abroad coming of age stories. #MSWL
Léonicka @leonicka
#TheDragonPrince is back! So excited to watch Season 2. Yes, I am an adult. No, I don't have kids. Mind your business.Magic, warring kingdoms, beautifully diverse characters. This is everything I want in a middle grade fantasy! #MSWL
Sarah Guan @Sarah_Guan · Feb 14
A Valentine’s Day #MSWL: grand, complex, diverse, epic science fiction and fantasy—with a fraught central romance that has lasting consequences for the world.
Heather Cashman @HeatherCashman · Feb 14
Jessica Sinsheimer @jsinsheim
What would agents + editors LOVE to see in their inboxes? Find out now! NEW #MSWL profiles from @cwongggg @allisonremcheck @ShannonHassan @dani_bukie @HeatherCashman @alyzaliu+MORE on ManuscriptWishList.com. Want an email when new profiles go up? Here! eepurl.com/b83sCLMy #MSWL is live!
I’m so grateful for @jsinsheim and all she does to help authors, agents, and editors collaborate!
Lynnette Novak @Lynnette_Novak · Feb 14
Pitch to me directly at: savvyauthors.com/pitch-book-lyn…
Adult: thrillers, fantasy, sci-fi, cont. romance, rom-com, & mysteries. YA: thrillers, sci-fi, fantasy, horror, mysteries, historical, & contemporary. MG: Sci-fi, fantasy, contemporary, mysteries, horror, & humor. #diversity #MSWL
Lynnette Novak @Lynnette_Novak · Feb 8
Seeking: Adult: suspense/thrillers, fantasy, sci-fi, cont. romance, rom-com, & mysteries. YA: suspense/ thrillers, sci-fi, fantasy, horror, mysteries, historical, & contemporary. MG: Sci-fi, fantasy, contemporary, adventure, mysteries, horror, & humor. #diversity #MSWL #PitchWars
James McGowan @jamerrson · Feb 7
Since I'm caught up on queries and subs to Jan 11th, I will take this time to say that for 2019, I'm on a major hunt for some diverse YA (in any genre). It's my #1 goal this year to find some books like those by Samira Ahmed & Jason Reynolds, or Neal Shusterman & Marie Lu #MSWL
Brit Brooks-Perilli @Britny_Perilli · Feb 6
Dear Universe,
I'd like to see some more contemporary MG submissions featuring video game nerds (and tournaments), awesome friendships, and relatable, diverse protagonists in the world.
#MSWL #MG
Brit Brooks-Perilli @Britny_Perilli · Feb 5
Love is Hard for Otaku + diverse LGBTQ couple = Why do I not have this yet?!
#MSWL #YA
Lynnette Novak @Lynnette_Novak · Jan 30
If I missed your #SFFpit pitch, paste query & 1st 5 pages in email. Adult: SFF, thriller, cont. romance, & mystery. YA: thriller, SFF, horror, mystery, & contemporary. MG: SFF, mystery, contemporary, & horror. querylynnette (@) theseymouragency (.)com #diversity #MSWL #ownvoices
Britt Siess @BrittSiess · Jan 29
Authors, check out my 2019 wishlist! brittsiess.com/2019-wishlist/ #MSWL
Patricia Nelson @patricianels · Jan 24
For queriers: I've just updated my #mswl profile with more detail than ever before! (Seriously, SO much detail.) Look over here: manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/patr…
Kortney Price @kortney_price · Jan 23
Hey all! I have a #MSWL page now!! Please feel free to meander on over there and check it out 😁 #querytip #subtip manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/kort…
Lauren Spieller @laurenspieller · Jan 22
High concept, diverse, FUNNY YA Contemporary. PLEASE! #mswl
Jonah Heller @jrheller87 · Jan 20
4/4 #MSWL Young adult: contemporary romance & dating; LGBTQ+; diverse families and ownvoices; captivating voice in narrative; well-structured mystery; survival; suspense; self-esteem; mental health; body positivity; well-rounded supporting cast; subversive outcast; happy endings.
Jonah Heller @jrheller87 · Jan 20
3/4 #MSWL Middle grade: character-focused narratives with compelling voice; coming of age; mystery; wilderness; historical adventure; contemporary humor; digestible plot; STEM; LGBTQ+; diverse families and ownvoices; author-illustrators; series proposals
Jonah Heller @jrheller87 · Jan 20
2/4 #MSWL Picture books: fiction-only; character-driven humor; quirky & well-developed characters; strong narrative; motivated page turn; heartwarming (but not suffocating); community; identity; friendship; self-esteem; LGBTQ; diverse families and ownvoices; author-illustrators.
Jonah Heller @jrheller87 · Jan 20
1/4 #MSWL Board books: early learning concepts (dates & time, body, senses, cooking/food, money); series proposals; economic and gripping language; LGBTQ+; diverse families and ownvoices; author-illustrators.