In that nebulous category of "literary/upmarket fiction," I favor character-driven narratives in which identity is the unique lens through which the character engages with society, but it's not the story in itself. Trauma, turmoil—these should be vehicles for understanding

It pains me to do this, but I'll be closing to YA/MG queries for a while starting at the end of this month. My focus right now is on signing adult literary/upmarket fiction & nonfiction, and I want to give fair consideration to my existing backlog of kidlit queries. #MSWL

I'm back for the writers 🫶 & looking for high concept fiction of all varieties... especially fast paced historical fiction, contemporary psychological suspense, un putdown-able women's, and you know, just your average literary masterpiece 😉 send queries #MSWL #WritingCommunity

"Send me your illustrated picture books with literary sensibilities. I'm looking for whimsical stories, fascinating nonfiction, and stunning art."
Maria Vicente #MSWL
psliterary.com/submissions/

I've given my what I'm looking for a bit of a tidy up. If you are a writer of literary, upmarket, and book club fiction seeking representation, I'd love to hear from you! #MSWL #amwriting #amquerying
madeleinemilburn.co.uk/agents/olivia-maidment/

Kendyll is back from medical leave and is open to new queries! Check out the image and link below to see her #MSWL and querying info!

@kendylldrilling is looking for #SFF , #LitFic , and #HistoricalFiction in both YA and adult among other genres!
corvisieroagency.com/kendyll-drilling.html

I want a novel about a psychopath but like not a thriller but like a literary novel of this person being bored and deciding to fuck shit up in a mundane but unhinged way #mswl

Updated job title, updated agent page...✍️

I'm on the hunt for some BRILLIANT new novels, so #amquerying authors have a look at the #MSWL on my page and please do submit if you have something that might fit the bill!📚
mushens-entertainment.com/rachel-neely

I'm getting lots of lovely fantasy submissions in my query inbox, but a reminder to any #amquerying writers that I am looking for very accessible literary books too: think very emotional women in their early twenties.

Anything that feels like a song from GUTS, basically.

my #MSWL : stories by queer and trans writers, esp. ones that resist & subvert tropes of trauma, coming out, & transition; novels that make me laugh with their cleverness, wit, & peculiar specificity; grounded speculative fiction with a literary sensibility... (2/7)

"I want literary fiction that genre blends, commercial fiction that takes me somewhere unknown, and rom coms that make me laugh and swoon."
@ericsmithrocks #MSWL
psliterary.com/submissions/

I am really craving stories with more upmarket or literary voices—especially in a quieter story with a really unique or surprising premise.

"Seeking romance, literary, commercial, suspense, young adult, middle grade, and picture books."
Curtis Russell #MSWL
psliterary.com/submissions/

"I really love literary fiction that takes you into small worlds and communities where I'm an outsider. Give me a glimpse inside a complex family, or a workplace."
@ericsmithrocks #MSWL
psliterary.com/submissions/

👋 I'm Ivan! Assistant Editor at Sourcebooks, Kids!

📚 Open to submissions: Picture books and graphic novels!

👉 #MSWL manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/ivan-taurisano/

#kidlit #BookTwitter #writingcommunity #picturebooks #querying #litagents #kidsbooks welove #kidsbooks #graphicnovels

Twitter is doomed, but I’m so excited to share my #MSWL !! Agents — would love to connect. More info here: manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/claire-cheek/

I'm also craving literary suspense in the pre-internet era. Think: Christine Mangan, Emma Flint, Clare Fuller. Help me escape and keep me gripped!

“I am looking for compelling novels by contemporary literary fiction writers.”
@agentvicente #MSWL
psliterary.com/submissions/

An LGBTQ+ protagonist and a thrilling twist?

That’s going to be on Adams shelf before you hit send 🫡

Check out what else Adam is looking for here: corvisieroagency.com/adam-cyzner.html

#MSWL #WritingCommmunity #amquerying #LGBTQbooks

once again cannot express how much I want a literary speculative fiction novel about Silicon Valley vampires

Woman, Eating meets Bad Blood meets whatever the fuck this guy is doing #mswl