High Concept
Carly Watters @carlywatters · 5d
A LGBTQIA+ novel in the vein of ONE DAY (high concept, unique structure, deep and sweeping love story) #mswl
P.S. Literary Agency @PSLiterary · Jun 26
“LGBTQIA+ novel in the vein of ONE DAY (high concept, unique structure, deep and sweeping love story).” @carlywatters #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/
(Note: Carly will be reopening to queries July 1st!)
Ashley Hearn 🕷 Preorder FOREST OF SOULS (6/23)! @AshleyHearn · Jun 25
Ashley Hearn 🕷 Preorder FOREST OF SOULS (6/23)! @AshleyHearn
I've officially updated my MSWL profile to reflect what I'm looking for at Peachtree Publishing! It's changed a bit—particularly regarding stories that skew toward the younger end of the YA market—so take note!manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/ashl… twitter.com/AshleyHearn/st…
I'm especially on the lookout for high-concept stories w/ a standout voice, and strong coming of age themes that speak strongly to teen issues, without those issues defining the plot.
In all submissions, I'm prioritizing inclusive, diverse stories and marginalized voices. #MSWL
Editor Christa Soulé Désir @EditorChrista · Jun 16
Current #MSWL is super steamy Regency romance. High heat and high concept. Agented or unagented submissions welcome. christa(dot)desir(at)sourcebooks(dot)com
Trisha de Guzman @trishadeg · May 28
Trisha de Guzman @trishadeg
Like many of us in these strange times, I’ve been taking comfort in books. And it’s made me think of the kinds of stories I want to champion.Most of this won’t be a surprise, but for what it’s worth, here’s my current #MSWL:
YOUNG ADULT
- high-concept, darkly comic modern fables with literary writing and crossover appeal like THE PISCES or GEEK LOVE
- eerie and atmospheric fantasies inspired by non-Western mythology
- sweet contemporary rom-coms about QPOC main characters
#MSWL
Clare Wallace @LitAgentClare · May 20
Here is my #mswl darleyandersonblog.com/2020/02/25/mee… Generally, outside of crime, things that are uplifting & are about finding/making connections. High concept, feel-good, love stories. And across children's uplifting again, funny, things inspired by kindness and nature.
Kiki Nguyen @kianangu · May 18
I ALWAYS forget to mention this, so thanks @samanthashnh for jogging the noggin!
I would LOVE women’s fiction featuring early 20s-early 20s womyn who are POC and queer POC! Particularly, black womyn. Something fresh & high-concept! #mswl
One Track Literary Agency @onetracklit · May 13
Oh and always on my #MSWL:
FRESH. HIGH-CONCEPT. HOOKS.
Give me an element we've not really seen before: men who have a secret romance book club, pride & prejudice in a modern NYC burlesque club. Think new and surprising.
🧼 Lauren Spieller 🖐 @laurenspieller · May 7
Rounding up a few #mswl tweets that I will now think of as my official #QuarantineMSWL (1/?)
Mara Delgado-Sanchez 🇵🇷 @little_mswriter · Apr 23
Mara Delgado-Sanchez 🇵🇷 @little_mswriter
I love YA fantasy and I’m looking for diverse stories and #ownvoices here. Where are the Latinx witches and kingdoms? Take me to places based off of cultures like my own, and not like my own. I like contemp, court intrigue, plot twists and tropes (and spins on tropes too) #MSWLSharing this again! I’m really craving a high concept YA fantasy right now! Bonus points if it’s a Latinx one. Something that stands out and has strong emotional resonance, as well as complex characters (and character dynamics) #mswl
Laurel Symonds @LaurelSymonds · Apr 22
Other things that make my agent heart sing: high concepts, voicey narration, fantasy (especially with a unique twist), lush historical settings, fresh paranormal, boarding schools, sister stories, falling in & out of friendship, dark & atmospheric, setting as character. #MSWL
Samantha Wekstein @SWekstein · Apr 16
Looking for more high concept, diverse, adult rom-coms! Must be funny. Must have a good hook. #MSWL
Peter Knapp @petejknapp · Apr 15
#MSWL - Anything that feels high concept and cinematic in YA, whether it’s sci-fi, fantasy, or contemporary with a speculative twist. Stories with big “what if” premises.
Peter Knapp @petejknapp · Apr 15
Peter Knapp @petejknapp
Hello! I'm looking to find some great projects while I'm home with lots (and lots) of reading time. Here's a quick #MSWL rundown: a thread.#MSWL - MIDDLE GRADE. Any and all middle grade! I am hungry for it: standalone contemporary, sweeping fantasy series, sci-fi, horror, you name it. I’d love something high concept, like CITY OF EMBER, NEVERMOOR, ARU SHAH & THE END OF TIME, etc.
Laura Williams @laurabirdland · Apr 15
Greene & Heaton Literary and Media Agency @GreeneandHeaton
Been furiously writing in lockdown? Not sure which agent might be right for you? Look no further, our manuscript wishlists are live! Find out what our agents want to read, and what their favourite lockdown reads are: greeneheaton.co.uk/news/manuscrip… @hollycfaulks @laurabirdland @KateRizzz pic.twitter.com/FnBUQnqUJ0Send us your books! A bit more about what we at @GreeneandHeaton are looking for at the moment. #MSWL #manuscriptwishlist
Maggie Kane @CallMePog · Apr 8
Let's try that again! Writers! During this quagmire of a time, maybe you want to check out my #MSWL ? I'd love a story to sweep me off my feet, away from (gestures) all of this manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/magg…
Hannah Allaman @hallaman13 · Mar 31
I'm ALWAYS looking for high concept, trope-filled #YA rom-coms. (Who else saw THE THING ABOUT HARRY??)
And I would give my heart for a #YA contemporary with all the feels of SEX EDUCATION--authentic voice, offbeat aesthetic, HUMOR, and a killer ensemble. #mswl
On to @EmF1nn, who's hunting for love stories (platonic/romantic/big messy families); gorgeous writing with page-turning plot; high concept fiction with an arresting premise and characters to do it justice; immersive, cross-genre narrative non-fiction... bit.ly/3bnKerI
Natascha Morris @SoCalledYALife · Mar 25
🧼 Lauren Spieller 🖐 @laurenspieller
Send me your High Concept Rom Coms!!! I want:--diverse voices!
--kissing!
--tropes!
--kissing!
--interesting settings that aren't my house!!!
SEND IT! #MSWL
No send theses to me!!!! #MSWL I will duke it out with Lauren.
Added bonus for quippy voices.
🧼 Lauren Spieller 🖐 @laurenspieller · Mar 25
Send me your High Concept Rom Coms!!! I want:
--diverse voices!
--kissing!
--tropes!
--kissing!
--interesting settings that aren't my house!!!
SEND IT! #MSWL