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Nour Sallam, Literary Agent @nourhasbooks.bsky.social · 14h

My husband is rly into watching critically acclaimed movies, but he’s always confusing actors for each other with bewildering gusto & it brings me sooo much joy. Today we were talking abt how good rachel macadams is in the movie Spotlight and he said “and she was also great in Arrival!”

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Maris Kreizman @maris.bsky.social · 1d

Just a reminder that Banned Books Week isn’t about selling more copies of 1984. It’s about keeping authors and teachers and librarians safe and making sure all of us have the freedom to read widely. www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

Children’s Authors on the Real-World Cost of Book Banning

Authors discuss how having their work targeted by censors has directly affected their livelihood and their well-being.

www.publishersweekly.com

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Nour Sallam, Literary Agent @nourhasbooks.bsky.social · 2d

I have to say… working on workshop slides scratches a very specific itch in my brain and I will happily hyperfocus for the rest of the day

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Nour Sallam, Literary Agent @nourhasbooks.bsky.social · 2d

Congrats!! 🥳

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Nour Sallam, Literary Agent @nourhasbooks.bsky.social · 3d

Logging off now! Thank you, writers, for putting yourself out there today 🩷

I am also open to queries through my general query manager, so if you think I missed your pitch but would make a great fit for your work, feel free to query me (as a reminder, i don’t rep sff!)

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Nour Sallam, Literary Agent @nourhasbooks.bsky.social · 3d

Thank YOU for participating!

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Nour Sallam, Literary Agent @nourhasbooks.bsky.social · 3d

Thank u!! 🩷🩷

Nour Sallam, Literary Agent @nourhasbooks.bsky.social · 3d

I do too!! 🤞🏼

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Nour Sallam, Literary Agent @nourhasbooks.bsky.social · 3d

New blog post on the #publishing industry and what writers can control in their career. As always, all opinions are my own!

I'd also love to hear from you how you maintain a sense of sanity and control in publishing! Lmk if I missed anything

www.noursallam.com/publishing-b...

#amwriting

What You Can Control In Your Writing Career — Nour Sallam, Literary Agent

Publishing does have a gambling problem—but not everything is out of your hands. Here are 5 things you can control in your writing career (and why they matter).

www.noursallam.com

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Nour Sallam, Literary Agent @nourhasbooks.bsky.social · 3d

Hello #DVpit! I'll be looking at pitches today. If I like your pitch, please send along your query and the first 10 pages using this link:

querytracker.net/query/noursa...

Query Nour Sallam at The Caldwell Agency

QueryTracker.net

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Nour Sallam, Literary Agent @nourhasbooks.bsky.social · 8d

Not random, I promise! 😂 It’s because of this news that went out in pub lunch

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Nour Sallam, Literary Agent @nourhasbooks.bsky.social · 9d

Didn’t expect to be thinking so much about garlic scent today but there’s never a dull day in publishing i guess

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Nour Sallam, Literary Agent @nourhasbooks.bsky.social · Aug 22

Thank you, austin!!

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Nour Sallam, Literary Agent @nourhasbooks.bsky.social · Aug 21

The update!! I’m thrilled to share that I’ve joined The Caldwell Agency! My query inbox is now open and I accepted queries through QT, so please consider querying me if you think I’d be a good fit for you! #amquerying

Announcement of Nour Sallam joining The Caldwell Agency. Text: Nour Sallam has joined as literary agent, representing adult fiction and nonfiction. She was previously at P.S. Literary Agency.

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Nour Sallam, Literary Agent @nourhasbooks.bsky.social · Aug 16

Excited to see it!

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Nour Sallam, Literary Agent @nourhasbooks.bsky.social · Aug 15

Sooo.. today is my last day at P.S. Literary Agency... I'm so grateful to the brilliant agents I've worked with and learned from. Leaving something behind is never easy, and this was definitely a tough decision, but I’m feeling so excited (and giddy!) to share where I'm headed to next very soon! 🤩

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Manuscript Academy @manuscriptacademy.bsky.social · Aug 5

Today! Meetings go live for members.

Thursday, for non-members!

And next week is our much-anticipated Summer Academy! 4 agents, 3 editors, one agent panel, daily workshops! events.manuscriptacademy.com

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Nour Sallam, Literary Agent @nourhasbooks.bsky.social · Jul 24

Wrote a new blog post for authors on social media with some best practices! #pubblog #writingcommunity

www.noursallam.com/publishing-b...

Your Guide to Being an Author on Social Media — Nour Sallam, Literary Agent

How to be an online author: dos and don'ts for engaging with readers, writers, and publishing folks on social media.

www.noursallam.com

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P.S. Literary Agency @psliterary.bsky.social · Jun 13

"I'm interested in horror novels with a big layer and/or critique on class, society, or social dynamics."
<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:aexwyxwstju7vyc63oqldika" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@nourhasbooks.bsky.social #MSWL

psliterary.com/submissions/

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Nour Sallam, Literary Agent @nourhasbooks.bsky.social · Jun 7

Details on my mswl are pinned to my profile 📌

I sadly don’t rep sf/f!

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Nour Sallam, Literary Agent @nourhasbooks.bsky.social · Jun 7

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Arab experiences are vast and are not limited to war, civil conflict, and oppression. We’re not a one-size-fits all people and neither are our stories. I want to see your expansive, joyful, funny, and romantic Arab stories #mswl
& Eid Mubarak!! 🌙🫶🏻

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Nour Sallam, Literary Agent @nourhasbooks.bsky.social · May 30

It’s like being your protagonist’s therapist!! “so have you ever felt betrayed?” *takes notes* ✍️

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Nour Sallam, Literary Agent @nourhasbooks.bsky.social · May 30

A reminder to #amwriting authors: the work that happens off the page matters 😌

All about emotional backstory on the pub blog this week! www.noursallam.com/publishing-b...

Why Emotional Backstory Is the Secret to Writing Authentic Characters — Nour Sallam, Literary Agent

Emotional backstory is a valuable tool in your writing toolbox– here’s why it matters and how you can build it out.

www.noursallam.com

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Nour Sallam, Literary Agent @nourhasbooks.bsky.social · May 22

My taste in nonfiction is pretty broad, but if you have something along these lines👇🏼I’d love to see it!

P.S. Literary Agency @psliterary.bsky.social · May 19

"I'd like well-researched nonfiction books that urge a slower lifestyle (WINTERING Katherine May) or challenge our understanding of productivity in the modern world (DIGITAL MINIMALISM Cal Newport, THE MYTH OF MAKING IT Samhita Mukhopadhyay)."
<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:aexwyxwstju7vyc63oqldika" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@nourhasbooks.bsky.social

psliterary.com/submissions/

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