Assistant Editor
Reinventions of Korean folk tales and/or creating a new story following the folk tale structure #MSWL
Editor
#MSWL Who must I sell my soul to for a fantasy retelling of A ROOM WITH A VIEW? The manners, the beauty, the romance. The whole book (and movie) feels like you've walked straight into an impressionist painting, and I want that but, like, with magic.
Editor
rebecca kuss @reebsthereader
i have a new most-hated phrase in kidlit publishing ("too niche") 🤮🙃❌💩i also have a new most-loved phrase in kidlit publishing ("dark whimsy") 💖🖤🦄🧝🏽♀️
please send me “dark whimsy” (adult & YA); i need more whimsy in my life and the world demands darkness… #mswl
Literary Agency
Hayley Steed @hayleyemmasteed
My latest wishlist for exciting new submissions! Though often the best books are the ones that I never asked for and surprise me... Either way, send me your books! 👇 #MSWL bit.ly/3A9VUw9New year, new wishlist!
The wonderful @hayleyemmasteed has updated her #MSWL so #amwriting community, check it out 👀
Literary Agent
My latest wishlist for exciting new submissions! Though often the best books are the ones that I never asked for and surprise me... Either way, send me your books! 👇 #MSWL bit.ly/3A9VUw9
Assistant Editor
Stories where you’d go “I know that’s not real but I would not be surprised if it were” #MSWL
Assistant Editor
Stories *informed* by cultural background as opposed to *about* one’s cultural background #MSWL
Literary Agent
I’d like more body horror in my inbox. #mswl
Literary Agent
I'm not the right agent for stories that center on pregnancy, pregnancy/infant loss, or anything of the sort. If it's a small part, pls use a content warning.
Would also love a CW for animal death or animal cruelty. Not a no-no, but need a heads up! #MSWL #amquerying
Literary Agent
I'm *not* huge on historical (and even '90s is historical now) or high #fantasy, portals, or chosen ones. But if you can really surprise me, I will give it a shot. #MSWL #amquerying
Literary Agent
Love, love #YA girl friendships with bite -- and I don't mean vampires (though I could!). Think: Undead Girl Gang or Marlena for young adults. #MSWL #amquerying
Literary Agent
ALWAYS want #YA whodunnits/mysteries that are puzzle-y or riddle-strewn and have touches of humor and lively characters in the spirit of Agatha Christie, like #TrulyDevious or the Inheritance Games series. #MSWL #amquerying
Literary Agent
I'm looking for #YA survival stories in the vein of #Yellowjackets (the teen timeline), #TheWilds or even something like Wilder Girls. Questions! Mysteries! A hint at mystical or fantastical without going full fantasy. #MSWL #amquerying
Literary Agent
I am open to #MG but fair warning, I am quite picky in this category. Voice for MG is very difficult (congrats to those who are great at it! *ahem* @vickithewriter) and it's almost always the reason I pass. #MSWL #amquerying
Literary Agent
Caitlin White @caitforestell
To writers who submitted before I closed last time: I still have a handful of outstanding full manuscripts that I am reading, and I will be getting back to everyone soon! Thank you for your patience and understanding through a busy fall and holiday season.And to help #amquerying writers, here's some of my #mswl in a thread.
ALWAYS looking to partner with and support writers of color, writers who live with disabilities (me too!), neurodiverse writers, and otherwise underserved and underrepresented authors in #YA and #MG.
Literary Agent
Hello #amquerying and #amwriting writers! I am open to queries again starting right now! I only accept #YA and #MG fiction at this time. You can submit to me here with your query letter and first 10 pages: QueryManager.com/caitlinwhite
If you need any help, please DM me!
A thread!
Literary Agent
Editor
Courtney Stevenson @courtney_ps
Elements I’m always looking for: Historical fiction that reaches across the years (particularly stories we don’t see enough), family dynamics, settings as character, interesting narrative formats, clever humor, and writing that pulls you along to the next page.Happy to say that I have now responded to all the agented submissions I received in 2021! Can’t wait to dig into more amazing stories this year, & crossing my fingers for some #mswl treasures in my inbox. ✨
Literary Agent
I would love to see more mystery novel submissions in the vein of @OnlyMurdersHulu. I adore the old-fashioned glamour of the apartment block setting (yet modern tone), the witty, off-beat characters & podcast that brings the 3 sleuths together. Also v. keen on @KnivesOut.
#MSWL
Literary Agency
“YA non-fiction: Memoir, essay collections, you name it. Queer There & Everywhere is probably my favorite YA non-fic title in recent memory, and a great example of what I’d like to see.” @ericsmithrocks #MSWL ericsmithrocks.com/mswl