"Send me nonfiction by BIPOC food writers."
Carly Watters #MSWL

What is natural writing?:
I am a firm believer in the idea that a writer creates a foundation, and the characters take control of the narrative. So, in the end, the characters take an identity of their own, that isn't controlled by the author's desires or authorial intrusion. #MSWL

#Gettoknowme
Hello....
So, a quick thing to know about me is that, even as an agent, I am very big on details in storytelling!! Ii have been like this since university. For me, natural writing will always win over fan service or 16 climatic scenes, especially in romance projects. #MSWL

#DreamProject
Heyy...
An epiphany that came to me as I was speaking with my sister about Off Campus yesterday: I would love a romance centered around either a female dominated sport or a woman in a male dominiated sport. (i.e. Ballet, Cheer, Gymnastics, Women's basketball, etc). #MSWL 🩰🤸🏽‍♂️🩰😭

“Fiction I loved (from the past year or two): THE WEDDING PEOPLE, WELLNESS, MARGO'S GOT MONEY TROUBLES, THE GUNCLE.”
Carly Watters #MSWL

"I love cookbooks with a unique angle, such as the ROASTING TIN series, COOKING FOR ONE, and MIDNIGHT CHICKEN (& OTHER RECIPES WORTH LIVING FOR)."
Rose Ferrao #MSWL

I would LOVE a #MG Babysitter’s Club but fantasy.

An illustrated cozy fantasy with normal everyday kid issues (+a bit of magic) #MSWL

"I'm interested in health, wellness, humor, sports, pop culture, pop science, and pop psychology."
curtisrussell.bsky.social #MSWL

I would love an MG with puzzles. Something that feels interactive #MSWL

"I'm interested in thrillers that explore the fallout of a crime. Who does it impact, and how? What is justice? Think A GOOD GIRL'S GUIDE TO MURDER, NOTHING CAN HURT YOU, MY FLAWLESS LIFE, and JACKAL."
Rose Ferrao #MSWL

our Senior Agent, Leah Pierre, quite a bit. Leah is into horror and magic. So, if those are your categories, please vist Ladderbird.com, and visit Leah's Query box.
For this editor, I plan to reach back out for her dream project! #MSWL

She also mentioned wanting projects in fantasy, along the lines of "The Starving Saints".
That being said, where this editor and I align is our mission to represent BIPOCs, and NOT wanting WW1 or 2 stories or desiring trauma p**n... like at all.
On the other end... she aligns with-#MSWL

#EditorInsight
Her agency is known for elevated, commercial work. So, she is interested in Sci-fi that leans into literary work. She mentioned titles like "Circe" and "The Power".
She does not want WW2/ War Historical Fiction! ✨
She does want stories about BIPOC's but NO TRAUMA P**N! #MSWL

#EditorsInsight
Because in my last editors call, I took over the conversation after the editor asked me why I want Imperial Chinese stories so much.... I don't have great Editors Insights from that meeting.
What I will say:
The editor is heavily into Sci-fi and climate change. #MSWL

#OpentoQueries
Helloooo, I hope that everyone is well!
I am still open to queries, and this would be a great time for you submit!
Please remember to read my wishlist carefully!! Also, vist ladderbird.com. If I don't fit your genre or thoughts, our other agents may! #MSWL

"Send in your stylish mysteries and thrillers. I want bold, fun, and clever takes on the genre’s common tropes like KNIVES OUT, KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE, and WHITE COLLAR. I'm looking for the next THE BIG SLEEP by Raymond Chandler."
mariavicente.com #MSWL

"Indigenous food writers! I want to hear from you! We need more books in this space."
Carly Watters #MSWL

we also talked about what I believed was missing and could help them achieve the manuscript they wanted. I take pride in being able to have those sort of discussions with a writer. ( I have workshop approach to my editorial service.)
All of that to say, Ladderbird is here for you! #MSWL

This means that we are intentional about how we read your work.
Recently, I had an authors call where we spoke for about an hour about what the author intended for their project, and whether they had achieved that. While I didn't take this author on, #MSWL

#LADDERBIRDCHIRP
So, I just want to give some hype to my agency, Ladderbird Literary:
We are a boutique agency that really takes integrity, honesty, and attentiveness seriously. In light of that, our goal is to provide full-service and dedication to our authors. #MSWL