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

Need help with comp titles? This handy "What Should I Read Next" database is a big help! whatshouldireadnext.com #pubtip

Mary C. Moore
@Mary_C_Moore
Literary Agent
Literary Agent
110 MSWL
42 AskAgent
222 Tips

What I Get Paid For My Novels: Or, Why I'm Not Quitting My Day Job kameronhurley.com/what-i-get-pai… via @@KameronHurley #authors #pubtip

Tina Dubois
@TinaDuboisNY
Literary Agent
Literary agent at CAA
1 MSWL
15 Tips

Dear Queriers: You do not need to like cats for me to like your manuscript. I mean it. #queries #pubtip

Tina Dubois
@TinaDuboisNY
Literary Agent
Literary agent at CAA
1 MSWL
15 Tips

Dear Queriers: Please do not mark queries sent by post as "personal" to get my attention. Be decent, not manipulative. #queries #pubtip

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

ICYMI: 6 Things "Overnight Success Stories" Have in Common & Why it's a Myth: ow.ly/I6Atg #pubtip

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

"What I'm Looking For" = my official KT Literary Agency post: ktliterary.com/2015/01/what-i… #pubtip #agenting

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

You don't *need* comp titles in a query, but when you do & they're perfect it can really crack a pitch open #pubtip

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
Suzie Townsend
@sztownsend81
Literary Agent
NYC literary agent. Black Lives Matter.
23 MSWL
20 AskAgent
15 Tips
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

One of my authors (@Andrea_Dunlop) on the editorial manuscript to book process andreasdunlop.tumblr.com/post/109208181… #pubtip

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

Yes. Authors make money on their books in libraries. This surprised a friend at dinner last night so figured it was worth repeating. #pubtip

Roseanne Wells
@RivetingRosie
Literary Agent
Lit agent at Lucinda Literary. Book-Dance-Food Nerd. The petite shall inherit the Earth. Pronouns: She/her 🏳️‍🌈 Opinions are my own.
75 MSWL
2 Tips

FYI: I only accept queries via email. No pigeon, squirrel, or (especially) rat queries will be accepted. #PubTalkTV #pubtip

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

ICYMI: How to turn your online following into a platform for your book: wp.me/p1EorO-1t0 #pubtip

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

My updated PM Listing as Sara Megibow KT Literary Agency: publishersmarketplace.com/members/SaraMe… #agenting #pubtip

Emily Rodmell
@EmilyRodmell
Editor
Editor at HarperCollins / Harlequin Love Inspired Books. Lives for sunny days & city life. Instagram: NYC_Editor_Life, Facebook: Emily Rodmell, Editor
78 MSWL
140 Tips

We editors love this writing tip from Dr. Seuss. #pubtip instagram.com/p/yKgRLRs_5N/ http://t.co/1FXZctByRI

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

Author website? Check it at least twice a year to make sure the information is updated! #pubtip

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

Author website? Include your twitter handle, Facebook page, Tumblr, blog if you have them. Seems obvious, but 'tis a common mistake. #pubtip

Jennifer Azantian
@jenazantian
Literary Agent
Literary Agent. Stepmom. Mom to puppies Zuko and Iroh. Lover of the Fantastic. Occasional sharer of TMI. Queer. First-gen. 🇦🇲 (she/her)
67 MSWL
13 Queries
30 Tips

There are an *awful* lot of bloody suns/skies/horizons in fantasy manuscripts. #ClicheAlert #pubtip

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

New blog post about self-publishing & querying literary agents: mariavicente.com/post/108728497… #pubtip

Greyhaus Literary Agency
@greyhausagency
Literary Agency
Literary Agent with the Greyhaus Literary Agency in the Puget Sound Area. Representing exlusively romance and women's fiction!
63 MSWL
83 Tips

#pubtip Even if you are doing multiple submissions, make sure each query is directed to that specific editor/agent.