Mackenzie Walton
@mackenziewalton
Editor
Freelance romance editor, full-time nerd. Editing for @CarinaPress , but opinions are my own. She/Her
64 MSWL
6 Tips

Definitely always looking for diverse romance, in all genres. POCs for sure, and also religious diversity. #MSWL

Madelyn Burt
@madelynvburt
Literary Agent
agent/contracts manager @stonesongnyc beach bum; book lover; medievalist at heart. she/her
35 MSWL
5 Tips

Would be interested in seeing MG fantasy/magical realism that focuses on a really tight-knit group of friends: think The Thief Lord #MSWL

Melissa Edwards
@MelissaLaurenE
Literary Agent
Literary Agent at @stonesongNYC . Lawyer. Lover of TV, movies, and books. Slow runner. Let Bartlet be Bartlet.
218 MSWL
10 Queries
58 Tips

I'd like some chef-y women's fiction #MSWL

Samantha Wekstein
@SWekstein
Literary Agent
Literary Agent @TL_Agency . She/Her, Terp🐢, ENFJ, dog lover. Illustrators: wekstein-illustrators.weebly.com. Pitch to QueryManager.com/SamanthaWekste…
140 MSWL
124 Queries
88 Tips

#MSWL YA and middle grade books about friendship! Both fantasy and contemporary. Make me nostalgic!

Michelle Witte
@michellewitte
Literary Agent
Publishing professional and mental health advocate. I write craptastic books. Some people think I'm funny. You should probably be worried about those people.
171 MSWL
18 Tips
Laura Zats
@LZats
Literary Agent
Founder & Agent @HeadwaterLit . Host of the award-winning @printrunpodcast . Publishers Weekly industry MVP. She/her & Ms/Mx. Open to queries!
213 MSWL
176 AskAgent
3124 Queries
162 Tips

I want more African-inspired SFF. I want Muslim characters in YA. I want native characters EVERYWHERE #MSWL

Erica Bauman
@Erica_Bauman
Literary Agent
Literary Agent at @AevitasCreative , writer, cat lady, musical theater superfan, TV watcher, donut obsessed, she/her. All views are my own.
155 MSWL
17 Tips

I'd love more historical fiction set in any period after the Regency Era. #MSWL

Elaine Spencer
@ElaineSpencer
Literary Agent
Literary Agent w/@knightagency.
39 MSWL
7 Tips

I would love a ms w/ a great #girlboss or a female entrepreneur (doing something other than baking) so much potential for conflict #MSWL

Michelle Witte
@michellewitte
Literary Agent
Publishing professional and mental health advocate. I write craptastic books. Some people think I'm funny. You should probably be worried about those people.
171 MSWL
18 Tips

Okay, fine, I'll allow one exception to my query pile closure: MG/YA nonfiction (prescriptive or narrative). #MSWL Sorry, but no PB nonfic.

Elizabeth Copps
@escopps
Literary Agent
Literary Agent & Founder of @CoppsLiterary . Story collector. Taco Bell scholar.
25 MSWL

In MG: A hero or heroine with the spunk and magic of Matilda. @MaraWilson's memoir put that amazing character back on my radar! #MSWL

Erica Bauman
@Erica_Bauman
Literary Agent
Literary Agent at @AevitasCreative , writer, cat lady, musical theater superfan, TV watcher, donut obsessed, she/her. All views are my own.
155 MSWL
17 Tips

Like Tom Hanks in Catch Me If You Can, I'm not giving up my hunt for a YA heist. #MSWL

Elizabeth Copps
@escopps
Literary Agent
Literary Agent & Founder of @CoppsLiterary . Story collector. Taco Bell scholar.
25 MSWL

In fiction: Multicultural settings. Let me experience new ideas, issues, family traditions, (and food!), vicariously. #MSWL

Erica Bauman
@Erica_Bauman
Literary Agent
Literary Agent at @AevitasCreative , writer, cat lady, musical theater superfan, TV watcher, donut obsessed, she/her. All views are my own.
155 MSWL
17 Tips

Because I take after my grandfather, I'd love to see more Westerns. #MSWL

Alexandra Hess
@Alexxx_Hexxx
Editor
Touching and kissing the hem of the void. Editor at Skyhorse Publishing. Submissions to: ahess@skyhorsepublishing.com
5 MSWL

#MSWL fiction with diverse LQBTQ characters who are already out of the closet #fiction

Elizabeth Copps
@escopps
Literary Agent
Literary Agent & Founder of @CoppsLiterary . Story collector. Taco Bell scholar.
25 MSWL

It's #MSWL Day! In romance: Adult and YA quirky love stories. Or psychologically driven material w/ romantic element...

Annie Bomke
@ABLiterary
Literary Agent
Literary agent, pizza lover, dance fiend, park enthusiast, and that's just the beginning. There are no limits to what I can do. (She/her.)
151 MSWL
24 AskAgent
42 Queries
25 Tips

I love practical how-to with a great platform about business, wellness, health, and relationships. #MSWL

Annie Bomke
@ABLiterary
Literary Agent
Literary agent, pizza lover, dance fiend, park enthusiast, and that's just the beginning. There are no limits to what I can do. (She/her.)
151 MSWL
24 AskAgent
42 Queries
25 Tips

I love books with an overriding sense of dread or creepiness. #showmethecreepy #MSWL

Annie Bomke
@ABLiterary
Literary Agent
Literary agent, pizza lover, dance fiend, park enthusiast, and that's just the beginning. There are no limits to what I can do. (She/her.)
151 MSWL
24 AskAgent
42 Queries
25 Tips

I love magical realism, especially with lush, visceral writing. #MSWL

Patricia Nelson
@patricianels
Literary Agent
Literary Agent at Marsal Lyon Literary Agency, representing YA & MG fiction (all genres), women's fiction & romance. She/her.
70 MSWL
2 Queries
94 Tips

Happy #mswl day--I still want all the same things as always! Find my wishlist here: manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/patr… & here: mswishlist.com/profile/agent/…

Madelyn Burt
@madelynvburt
Literary Agent
agent/contracts manager @stonesongnyc beach bum; book lover; medievalist at heart. she/her
35 MSWL
5 Tips

I love groups trying to pull off a heist/mission. Even better if team dynamics aren’t what they seem to be #MSWL