#MSWL
PB, MG, A Fic and NF
Immersive worlds, radiant voices from the first line, things that are familiar but have their own unique twist, and always with relatable but currently relevant themes. Laughter is great but I'm not the best fit for comedy.

What I learned about myself this week: If anything can convince me to watch a TV show, it's an armpit kiss.

That kind of smolder is always on my #MSWL.

#ScenesfromaMarriage

A message to those wondering when I’m opening back up to submissions…✨

#MSWL: adriagoetz.com

Nonfiction #MSWL

🧺 music journalism
🧺 mental health
🧺 vegan cookbook
🧺 science and nature
🧺 pop culture history

(Any of the above in prose or illustrated formats.)

YA/Teen* #MSWL

🧋 ”weird & wonderful”
🧋 LGBTQ+ romance
🧋 historical fiction
🧋 magical realism
🧋 novel-in-verse
🧋 mysteries & thrillers

*Happily avoiding that discourse tyvm.

Middle Grade #MSWL

🐅 animal stories*
🐅 folklore inspired fantasy
🐅 ~ best friends forever ~
🐅 creepy horror

*Not talking animals; realistic stories about animals.

Graphic “Novel” #MSWL

🍂 realistic teen stories
🍂 graphic memoir
🍂 graphic nonfiction
🍂 psychological horror

Note: I’m currently only looking for projects created by author/illustrators (one creator both writing and illustrating the book).

I’ve compiled my fall 2021 submissions wish list into a guide on Instagram (linked below). I’ll also make a list in the tweets to follow if you don’t want/can’t be bothered to look at pretty pictures. #MSWL instagram.com/agentvicente/g…

Officially open to queries today!

Full guidelines & what-I'm-looking-fors are here: awfulagent.com/agents/bridget…
Query Manager page: QueryManager.com/BridgetSmith
And below, some current specific #MSWL tweets!

Can't wait to see what you send me!

“Unique, genre-blending romance novels. For example, I wish I had worked on The Plus One by Sarah Archer or any of Roselle Lim’s breathtaking romantic contemporary fantasy novels. Give me an adult rom-com in space, or with magic. Let’s get weird and swoony.” @ericsmithrocks #MSWL

The Lark Group is again open to queries! Check out our website for how to query and @BookySaul's #MSWL for what we're looking for! Surprise us, delight us... we can't wait to fall in love with your words. larkwords.com/how-to-query

In non-fiction, I’m looking for big ideas, smart thinking, anything which interrogates a particular subject or idea with a fresh perspective. And always on the lookout for gripping and authentic true crime #mswl

Also worth mentioning that I’m fascinated with both chess and labyrinths – anything that involves either (or both!) will definitely be of interest, whether genre or more literary #mswl

I’m fascinated with folklore, fables, fairy-tales, mythology – anything which works these elements into its narrative will definitely grab my attention, whether that’s in the crime/thriller, historical or literary space #mswl

I’m always open to horror or stories with a darker edge. I typically enjoy horror that digs into larger ideas or concepts – something like THE BABADOOK or IT FOLLOWS films would be really exciting #mswl

In historical fiction, I’m looking for anything rich and beautifully-written which explores a particular time and place with real authority and feeling. For example, I just read Leila Slimani’s THE COUNTRY OF OTHERS and loved it #mswl

I’m a huge fan of classic detective fiction, everything from Agatha Christie to Raymond Chandler, and really keen to find something in this area, whether more conventional or with a high-concept/speculative twist. Would love a gripping locked-room mystery #mswl

I’m not so good with cosy crime – I definitely react more strongly to crime/thrillers with a darker edge #mswl

I’m keen for all kinds of crime and thrillers, from police procedurals to psychological thrillers to anything high-concept with a big hook. I read very widely in this area so open to almost anything, whether commercial or more literary #mswl

At the moment I’m looking for crime and thrillers, book club fiction, historical fiction, literary fiction, true crime and non-fiction written by journalists or experts in their respective fields #mswl