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Kesia Lupo @keslupo.bsky.social · 9d

If you write books or work in books, especially children's books, or if you are simply a lover of books, please please watch Storyville: The Librarians - for those of us in the UK, it's on BBC iPlayer. Moving, devastating, frightening, and inspiring.

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Kesia Lupo @keslupo.bsky.social · 12d

I had a delightful time reading these pages - you’re so welcome!

Bec Tonks @bectonks-authillo.bsky.social · 14d

Honourable Mention for second place.
Thank you @write-mentor.bsky.social for all you do for our creative community and for the opportunities your amazing efforts bring to writers.

Thank you @keslupo.bsky.social for taking the time to read my work.

#WritingCommunity

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Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD @drenderturmaud.bsky.social · 28d

Advice for my #amquerying peers:

“Query when you & your book are ready, & when the agents you want to query are open: to hell w/ the rest of it!”

(From former agent & editor @keslupo.bsky.social who is a gem to the #writingcommunity !) Full article here: kesialupo.substack.com/p/how-import...

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Kesia Lupo @keslupo.bsky.social · 27d

Thank you so much Danielle! Often forget to post my substack on Bluesky so thanks for doing it for me ☺️❤️

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Kesia Lupo @keslupo.bsky.social · Sep 1

September 1st! Me waiting for the big exciting submissions to hit my inbox.

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Kesia Lupo @keslupo.bsky.social · Aug 24

So many other things to do!!

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Kesia Lupo @keslupo.bsky.social · Aug 24

Yayyyy thank you!! 😊

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Kesia Lupo @keslupo.bsky.social · Aug 23

I read subs to and from work, minimum, which is 90 mins a day… more or less than you’d expect?!

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Kesia Lupo @keslupo.bsky.social · Aug 23

New substack! Ever wondered what a commissioning editor does day to day? kesialupo.substack.com/p/a-day-in-t...

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Kesia Lupo @keslupo.bsky.social · Aug 8

Thank you!! 😊

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Kesia Lupo @keslupo.bsky.social · Aug 3

My latest newsletter is on whether agents actually read their queries - and includes the full breakdown how many of my clients came from the query pile, and how many from other sources, when I was agenting… open.substack.com/pub/kesialup...

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Kesia Lupo @keslupo.bsky.social · Jul 31

I’m glad to hear it sold out! (I didn’t know!!) but sorry there wasn’t a place left for you ❤️ thanks for trying!

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Kesia Lupo @keslupo.bsky.social · Jul 28

So stoked for this! 👇👇👇

Inked Voices @inkedvoices.bsky.social · Jul 8

This upcoming YA/Crossover workshop with @keslupo.bsky.social is now open for non-member registration! Don't miss out on this terrific opportunity to get your opening pages critiqued, plus one-on-one live call time with Kesia. More info and registration: app.inkedvoices.com/event/worksh...

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Writing Day Workshops @writingdaywksp.bsky.social · Jun 30

So you've had the Call with an agent and they've offered you representation - or perhaps you have more than one offer. What are a few things you should consider before making your decision? 🧵

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Inked Voices @inkedvoices.bsky.social · Jun 27

We are thrilled to be welcoming ‪@keslupo.bsky.social‬ and Miloni Vora for these upcoming workshops. This is an excellent opportunity to get tip-top feedback from an in-house editor on your opening pages! Non-member registration opens soon! app.inkedvoices.com/events?types...

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Kesia Lupo @keslupo.bsky.social · Jun 26

Yay!! Let’s do it 🤩

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Kesia Lupo @keslupo.bsky.social · Jun 26

Thank you!!! are you still there???

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Kesia Lupo @keslupo.bsky.social · Jun 26

Thank you so much! ❤️

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Kesia Lupo @keslupo.bsky.social · Jun 25

Yayyyy love that!! Thank you 😊

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Kesia Lupo @keslupo.bsky.social · Jun 25

Of course, it’s bittersweet as I loved agenting and will miss working with my wonderful clients. For those wondering, yes I’m moving back to London. All change! /🧵

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Kesia Lupo @keslupo.bsky.social · Jun 25

My big news got announced in @thebookseller.com this morning! I’m so thrilled to be joining @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social on 7th July as Commissioning Editor. 🧵

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Writing Day Workshops @writingdaywksp.bsky.social · Jun 23

Ah, comp titles. The bane of many authors' query letters - they're tricky to choose and what if there isn't anything out there like your book anyway? What if that's the whole point? Buckle up, more @keslupo.bsky.social advice incoming. 🧵

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Writing Day Workshops @writingdaywksp.bsky.social · May 17

Receiving critiques of your writing (from critique partners, editors, or even reviewers) is an essential part of being a writer - but they can be tough pills to swallow. As someone who has both given and received a lot of tough feedback, @keslupo.bsky.social offers 4 tips. 🧵

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Writing Day Workshops @writingdaywksp.bsky.social · May 14

More people are writing - and writing with serious dreams of publication - than EVER before. It's tough to stand out with these kinds of numbers in mind, and agents have to make fast decisions! Here are 4 tips from @keslupo.bsky.social on how to avoid a quick no. 🧵

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RIO LINDA MEX 🇺🇸🇲🇽🇨🇦🦍 @riolindamex.bsky.social · May 12

IF YOU HAVEN’T READ IT
DO YOURSELF A FAVOR!

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