Carly Watters
@carlywatters
Literary Agent
SVP & Senior Lit Agent @PSLiterary MA in Publishing Studies @CityUniLondon Co-host of @TSNOTYAW VP of Professional Assoc. of Canadian Literary Agents
153 MSWL
229 AskAgent
334 Tips

On The Blog: How Writers Can Show Agents They’re "Career Authors" bit.ly/1p8RE81 #pubtip

Ella Kennen
@EllaTalks
Literary Agent
Kidlit, graphic novel, and NF Literary Agent @CorvisieroLit , #WeNeedDiverseBooks advocate, writer of #pubtips /#querytips and blogger @RateYourStory
51 Queries
27 Tips

Author hopeful @sonicshrew preps to submit. Headache-inducing process, but effort makes a huge difference: bit.ly/1tQ8nvv #querytip

Erika Imranyi
@erikacoryn
Editor
Editorial Director, Park Row Books, among many other things. she/her
5 MSWL
8 Tips

Writing is an art but publishing is a business. Write from your heart but don't compromise salability. #pubtip #hardtruth

Maria Vicente
@agentvicente
Literary Agent
senior literary agent + advisor @psliterary
208 MSWL
329 AskAgent
330 Queries
107 Tips
Ella Kennen
@EllaTalks
Literary Agent
Kidlit, graphic novel, and NF Literary Agent @CorvisieroLit , #WeNeedDiverseBooks advocate, writer of #pubtips /#querytips and blogger @RateYourStory
51 Queries
27 Tips

Take advantage of the conflict inherent in a new adult's life. #pubtip from @Dear_Editor : ow.ly/AJ7N6

Michelle Richter
@Michrichter1
Literary Agent
@FuseLiterary Senior Agent. Murder=my fave. @PacePublishing alum. @SINCNational member. She/her. Query Manager link: QueryMe.Online/MichelleRichter
51 MSWL
9 AskAgent
1575 Queries
72 Tips

I wouldn't reject a query *just* for a typo or grammar/spelling error, but if I'm not loving it, that doesn't help. #querytip

Jennie Goloboy
@JennieGoloboy
Literary Agent
Literary Agent, DMLA. Charleston and the Emergence of Middle-Class Culture in the Revolutionary Era @ugapress '16, Obviously, Aliens @qospress '21. #vp20
87 MSWL
42 Tips

If your adult manuscript is 40,000 words, it's not a novel! #pubtip

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.)
169 MSWL
24 AskAgent
42 Queries
25 Tips

Even if you don't want your materials back, please include an SASE w/ your hard copy query so I can respond to you. #pubtip

Erin Niumata
@ecniumata
Literary Agent
SVP/Literary Agent Folio Literary Management. MA Creative Writing, Doctoral Researcher, wife, mom, cancer survivor, Member @aalitagents She/Her 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇧🇸🇳🇿
39 MSWL
6 Tips
Sara Megibow
@SaraMegibow
Literary Agent
she/her Literary Agent at KT Literary. Reading, parenting, table top gaming, baking challah, hiking and wine tasting. Always LGBTQIA+ friendly!
17 MSWL
13 AskAgent
298 Queries
525 Tips

Please do not mark your query as urgent unless you have an offer on the table (from another agent or from a publisher) #pubtip #queries

Ella Kennen
@EllaTalks
Literary Agent
Kidlit, graphic novel, and NF Literary Agent @CorvisieroLit , #WeNeedDiverseBooks advocate, writer of #pubtips /#querytips and blogger @RateYourStory
51 Queries
27 Tips

What's the difference between #writing new adult and young adult fiction? @Dear_Editor explains: bit.ly/1pXBIo8 #pubtip

Kate McKean
@kate_mckean
Literary Agent
Literary Agent at Morhaim Literary
79 MSWL
35 AskAgent
115 Tips

And there it is. The hateful response from a rejected querier. I knew at least one would come in today. #pubtip

Rachel Brooks
@RachMBrooks
Literary Agent
Agent at BookEnds Literary Agency @bookendslit . Cat mom. She/her. Query form: QueryManager.com/RBrooks
16 MSWL
20 AskAgent
114 Tips

Smart post by @NewLeafLiterary on marketable vs personal preference & how can overlap (or not) newleafliterary.tumblr.com/post/954734933… #writers #querytip

Ella Kennen
@EllaTalks
Literary Agent
Kidlit, graphic novel, and NF Literary Agent @CorvisieroLit , #WeNeedDiverseBooks advocate, writer of #pubtips /#querytips and blogger @RateYourStory
51 Queries
27 Tips

FYI, mentioning Twilight, the Hunger Games, *and* Divergent in the first sentence of your query will make most agents weep. #querytip

Ella Kennen
@EllaTalks
Literary Agent
Kidlit, graphic novel, and NF Literary Agent @CorvisieroLit , #WeNeedDiverseBooks advocate, writer of #pubtips /#querytips and blogger @RateYourStory
51 Queries
27 Tips

Get on the road to writing rich, nuanced character editors will love with this #pubtip from @WritersDigest: ow.ly/ABvhD

Maria Vicente
@agentvicente
Literary Agent
senior literary agent + advisor @psliterary
208 MSWL
329 AskAgent
330 Queries
107 Tips

For writers who need to plan ahead: How to Create a Blog Plan for Any Type of Book bit.ly/1wcL0kS #pubtip #blogging

Alexandra Machinist
@amachinist
Literary Agent
Literary agent at ICM. Sybarite. Lefty (both kinds). Feminist. My patronus is a fox. Must have plot.
27 MSWL
60 Tips

It veers on the impossible to crate the necessary worldbuilding required of a YA fantasy in a mere 50,000 words. Typical is 100,000. #pubtip

Michelle Richter
@Michrichter1
Literary Agent
@FuseLiterary Senior Agent. Murder=my fave. @PacePublishing alum. @SINCNational member. She/her. Query Manager link: QueryMe.Online/MichelleRichter
51 MSWL
9 AskAgent
1575 Queries
72 Tips

If taking the time to use my email address, why not address me by name? First name OK with me, or Ms. Richter if you prefer #querytip

Pandamoon Publishing
@pandamoonpub
Publisher
We're an innovative independent publishing house in Austin. At Pandamoon, we're growing good ideas into great reads...one book at a time.
6 Tips

#MSWL We're in the mood for a family saga. Send us a novel with unforgettable characters in challenging situations. #getpublished #pubtip

Katie Shea Boutillier
@AgentShea
Literary Agent
VP/Rights Director & Lit Agent w/ DMLA, specializing in commercial adult fiction & young adult. Open to queries as of 8/15/23 Query email: ksbqueries@gmail.com
17 MSWL
62 Tips

#querytip - I'm sick of seeing MC's starting out with "having it all."