#PattyDreams is nominated for the 2026 #BlueSpruceAward. It’s my 1st agented and my 11th book. Congrats to all of the other @forestofreading.bsky.social nominees!!!
This is my 2nd nom. #MalaikasSurprise was nominated in 2022.
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This is my 2nd nom. #MalaikasSurprise was nominated in 2022.
@owlkids.bsky.social @westwoodcreative.bsky.social
October 18, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Turned in my first round of edits to my agent last Monday. Got my MS from 100K to 94K, which is an achievement for me as an overwriter! Now to wait to hear back from her - either we'll go on sub or she'll suggest another round of edits. Eek! #agented #revisions #amediting #WIP #writer
October 17, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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I'm just a previously agented author, standing with a megaphone to remind querying authors to vet both an agent AND their AGENCY. Trust me. Just because an agent gives positive vibes isn't enough. I learned the hard way.
If you have even one red flag, I'd say stay away.
#amquerying #kidlit
If you have even one red flag, I'd say stay away.
#amquerying #kidlit
an elderly woman in a blue jacket is holding a megaphone to her mouth .
ALT: an elderly woman in a blue jacket is holding a megaphone to her mouth .
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October 14, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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I'm going to repeat what I said earlier in passing. Right now, there are more than 30 SF publishers currently in print who take un-agented electronic submissions and pay as much or more than Analog/Asimov/F&SF. It's not their way or the highway. The rest of us are shocked.
October 13, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Hey pre-agented friends. Check out this awesome opportunity to submit to @mmanlove.bsky.social!
Psst! I am opening up to unagented children's book submissions *just for the month of October*! This is an exciting experiment. The email to send submissions to is [email protected]. You can find out about what I'm looking for at www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/me...
Melissa Manlove – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website
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October 11, 2025 at 6:55 AM
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Attention agented authors!
What’s the one piece of advice you’d give to authors currently in the query trenches.
Me, and many others are refreshing day after day to see if agents are closer to their query, or constantly refreshing their emails.
#querying #agentedauthors #author #querytracker
What’s the one piece of advice you’d give to authors currently in the query trenches.
Me, and many others are refreshing day after day to see if agents are closer to their query, or constantly refreshing their emails.
#querying #agentedauthors #author #querytracker
October 10, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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excited to be returning as a mentor this year for fantasy & romance! MSWL to come 👀
#amquerying authors, watch this space! In a world where a lot of industry knowledge has been lost to the vicissitudes of twt, mentorships like this are invaluable! (They’re how I got agented & found friends!)
#amquerying authors, watch this space! In a world where a lot of industry knowledge has been lost to the vicissitudes of twt, mentorships like this are invaluable! (They’re how I got agented & found friends!)
We are SO excited to announce our 2025-2026 Round Table Mentors! The talent, dedication, and energy of this team is simply incredible.
Full bios and wishlists will be up on our website soon!
📢🗓️For interested parties—mentee applications open Nov. 6, so mark your calendars!
Full bios and wishlists will be up on our website soon!
📢🗓️For interested parties—mentee applications open Nov. 6, so mark your calendars!
October 10, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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I’m delighted to announce that I am now represented by the absolutely lovely agent Safae El-Ouahabi at RCW Literary Agency for UK and all subsidiary rights.
For future projects, I’ll also be co-agented by the incredible Stuti Telidevara & Peter Knapp at Parker, Fine & Brower in the US.
For future projects, I’ll also be co-agented by the incredible Stuti Telidevara & Peter Knapp at Parker, Fine & Brower in the US.
October 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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I’m agented and have a story I would also love to submit to you if possible!
Thank you so much for this opportunity Melissa! What a gift to the kidlit community!
Thank you so much for this opportunity Melissa! What a gift to the kidlit community!
October 10, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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Just opened a writing org's latest email to discover they're offering a workshop on getting agented with a known shmagent. 🤮
October 9, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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I'm so proud to say that half of them (at least) are now either agented, traditionally published, or indie published. There are a few of us still on the journey, holding out for the brass ring or that project that feels right for indie, but through it all we have each other, which is a huge win.
October 9, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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Thanks for liking one of my DVPit pitches yesterday about VR/OCD. I queried you a few weeks ago with HIGHLY INAPPROPRIATE PEOPLE (it was requested by an editor @ HarperCollins during PitchDis last month for when I’m agented). I listened to a lofi alternative 90’s playlist when I wrote it.
October 9, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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#editorsguide for Manon—
This story is my baby, my first love. She is everything I ever wanted to read in a story as a reader, and I can’t wait to see where she lands a home❤️
#editors #agented #gothicfiction #editorsguide #gothic #historical
This story is my baby, my first love. She is everything I ever wanted to read in a story as a reader, and I can’t wait to see where she lands a home❤️
#editors #agented #gothicfiction #editorsguide #gothic #historical
October 9, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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I’m an agented fiction writer on submission today because I met a pod of writers in 2016 on FB through our shared writing interests and they inspired me to take my writing seriously.
Has anything great happened in your life because of social media?
October 9, 2025 at 3:55 AM
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Hope everyone is having a great #DVPit day! It’s so weird sitting this out because I’M AGENTED (still feels surreal), but I’m cheering everyone on from the sidelines!
Side note: if any editors are interested in a fun summer rom-com with Jewish rep, hit me up! 😜
Side note: if any editors are interested in a fun summer rom-com with Jewish rep, hit me up! 😜
October 9, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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⭐️ Slightly chaotic alebrijes searching for “La creatividad” in the world
⭐️ Fall head over heels for two queer boys who love to dance
⭐️ Dance teachers says “boys canNOT dance with boys”
⭐️Alebrijes hatch plan to put boys in the spotlight to celebrate their spirit!
#DVpit #agented #PB
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⭐️ Fall head over heels for two queer boys who love to dance
⭐️ Dance teachers says “boys canNOT dance with boys”
⭐️Alebrijes hatch plan to put boys in the spotlight to celebrate their spirit!
#DVpit #agented #PB
art @zukitz
October 9, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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⭐️ Slightly chaotic alebrijes searching for “La creatividad” in the world
⭐️ Fall head over heels for two queer boys who love to dance
⭐️ Dance teachers says “boys canNOT dance with boys”
⭐️Alebrijes hatch plan to put boys in the spotlight to celebrate their spirit!
#DVpit #agented #PB
art @zukitz
⭐️ Fall head over heels for two queer boys who love to dance
⭐️ Dance teachers says “boys canNOT dance with boys”
⭐️Alebrijes hatch plan to put boys in the spotlight to celebrate their spirit!
#DVpit #agented #PB
art @zukitz
October 8, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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this sounds incredible--i'd love to see it on submission once you're agented!
October 8, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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this sounds great--i'd love to see it on submission once you're agented! 💖
October 8, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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Tango Alebrije
When a trio of alebjrijes discover that two queer boys are forbidden from dancing with each other by their teacher, they devise a plan to place the boys in the spotlight to celebrate their love, diversity, and spirit in a way only alebrijes can. #DVpit #LGBT #AGENTED #PB Art@zukitz
When a trio of alebjrijes discover that two queer boys are forbidden from dancing with each other by their teacher, they devise a plan to place the boys in the spotlight to celebrate their love, diversity, and spirit in a way only alebrijes can. #DVpit #LGBT #AGENTED #PB Art@zukitz
October 8, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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obsessed with this--i'd love to see it on submission once you're agented 💖💖
October 8, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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this sounds so fun! i'd love to see it on submission once you're agented 💖
October 8, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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obsessed with these comps 😉! i'd love to see this on submission once you're agented!
October 8, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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this sounds great! i'd love to see it on submissions once you're agented 💖
October 8, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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obsessed with these comps! i'd love to see this on submission once you're agented 💖
October 8, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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