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Writing Day Workshops @writingdaywksp.bsky.social · 6h

Advice from Seasoned Authors featuring Kathleen Y’Barbo!

We asked Kathleen some of the most important questions about her writing practices, inspiration, and so much more! See her best pieces of advice for all authors.

Read all her advice on our blog: writingdayworkshops.com/blog

Writing Day Workshops @writingdaywksp.bsky.social · 1d

Happy Writing Prompt Thursday!

You know the rules:
1. Sit down
2. Start writing
3. Aim for at least 500 words (no upper word limit)
4. Have as much fun as you can with it

Thanks, @brianklems.bsky.social for the best writing prompts!

Good luck and happy writing, friends!

#amwriting #writingprompt

Writing Day Workshops @writingdaywksp.bsky.social · 3d

New Agent Alert!

Darryl Oliver has recently joined The Caldwell Agency. @dkoliver3.bsky.social is looking for adult sci-fi and fantasy, and so much more!

Discover the full #mswl and how to query on our blog:

www.writingdayworkshops.com/blog

#amwriting #amquerying #literaryagent #publishing

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Writing Day Workshops @writingdaywksp.bsky.social · 4d

This is NOT an end all be all, and many people write outside of this. Word count opinions often fluctuate. HOWEVER, as a debut author, it’s in your best interest to be true to yourself/your story while staying as close as you can to the LOWER ends of these numbers!

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Writing Day Workshops @writingdaywksp.bsky.social · 4d

So many new writers are entering the scene, so here’s some BEST ESTIMATES on current word count averages.

Where is your manuscript at? What’s the word count requirements you’re seeing for your age range and genre?!

#amwriting #amquerying #writingcommunity #authors #writerscommunity #publishing

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Elisa Saphier @elisasaphier.bsky.social · 5d

Heard some amazing pitches today at @writingdaywksp.bsky.social pitch sessions. How are there so many of you all with such great ideas?! Can’t wait to read, but early inbox first.

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Writing Day Workshops @writingdaywksp.bsky.social · 7d

Advice from Seasoned Authors featuring Heather Day Gilbert!

We asked Heather some important questions. See what her best pieces of advice are for all authors looking to make it!

Read all her advice on our blog: writingdayworkshops.com/blog

#amwriting #amquerying #writingcommunity #fiction

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Writing Day Workshops @writingdaywksp.bsky.social · 8d

AGENT SPOTLIGHT: Sherri Johnson of Gardner Literary!

@agentsherrijohnson.bsky.social answers some of our most pressing questions and discusses her love of helping authors achieve their dreams. Learn more, and see if she might be your dream agent, on our blog:
writingdayworkshops.com/blog

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Kaylyn Aldridge @kaylynmaldridge.bsky.social · 9d

What types of characters do I love across all genres? Weirdos! Gimmie a freak, geek, dork, dingus, loser, loner. A vampire who's scared of blood? GIMMIE!!

Hell, gimmie an unapologetic asshole. Nice people are nice, but I love somebody who makes me hate them.

Kaylyn Aldridge @kaylynmaldridge.bsky.social · 13d

Guess who's back again? 👀 Come catch me this October for another conference.

Writing Day Workshops @writingdaywksp.bsky.social · Aug 18

The 2025 Online Florida Writing Workshop is an online “How to Get Published” writing event on October 3-4th, 2025. Writers are welcome to attend virtually from everywhere and anywhere and we have an incredible faculty! More info here: floridawritingworkshops.com

#literaryagents #amquerying

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Writing Day Workshops @writingdaywksp.bsky.social · 9d

We caught up with Geffen Semach from @westwoodcreative.bsky.social today, and were able to grab an updated MSWL!

Geffen is taking pitches at our Florida Writing Workshop ONLINE Conference this Saturday!

Find all our conferences and pitch opportunities on our website: writingdayworkshops.com

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Annie Romano @annieromano.bsky.social · 10d

I'll be taking pitches on Oct. 4th for the Online Florida Writing Workshop. Especially seeking sharp upmarket & commercial fiction, psychological suspense & humorous mysteries. Lots of amazing agents participating! Sign up! Here's my #MSWL for more: www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/an...

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Writing Day Workshops @writingdaywksp.bsky.social · 10d

New Agent Alert!

Aashna Avachat has recently joined Neighborhood Literary. Aashna is looking for PB through Adult, Non-Fiction, and more!

Discover the full #mswl and how to query on our blog:

www.writingdayworkshops.com/blog

#amwriting #amquerying #literaryagent #writingcommunity #authors

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Writing Day Workshops @writingdaywksp.bsky.social · 11d

It’s here! Our schedule for 2026 is here! Are we coming to a city near you? If not, don’t worry: we have several virtual conferences you can attend from anywhere.

All our 2026 writing conferences are now posted on our website!
www.writingdayworkshops.com/event-locati...

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Kaylyn Aldridge @kaylynmaldridge.bsky.social · 13d

Guess who's back again? 👀 Come catch me this October for another conference.

Writing Day Workshops @writingdaywksp.bsky.social · Aug 18

The 2025 Online Florida Writing Workshop is an online “How to Get Published” writing event on October 3-4th, 2025. Writers are welcome to attend virtually from everywhere and anywhere and we have an incredible faculty! More info here: floridawritingworkshops.com

#literaryagents #amquerying

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

AGENT SPOTLIGHT: Tommy Dean of Rosecliff Literary!

Tommy answers some of our pressing questions and reveals his MSWL and how much he loves collaborating with authors! Learn more, and see if he might be your dream agent, in our blog:
writingdayworkshops.com/blog

@tommydeanwriter.bsky.social

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Writing Day Workshops @writingdaywksp.bsky.social · 15d

Laura Frantz is headlining our newest series, Advice from Seasoned Authors.

We asked Laura some of the most important questions about this industry, longevity, and so much more! See what her best piece of advice on our blog:
writingdayworkshops.com/blog

#writingcommunity #amwriting

Writing Day Workshops @writingdaywksp.bsky.social · 16d

New Agent Alert!

Kelsey Evans has worked in the industry previously and has recently joined Rosecliff Literary. Kelsey is looking for independent voices, indie successes, and more!

Discover the full #mswl and how to query on our blog:
www.writingdayworkshops.com/blog
@roseclifflit.bsky.social

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

As long as YOU know the difference between the two, and why you use them in pitches and queries, you’re ✨GOLDEN✨

May this be your sign to get that work done, friends! Write that dreaded synopsis and start editing that query! ☺️

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

A reminder to everyone that there are SO MANY WAYS to do a query and synopsis CORRECTLY. Many may think the way I’ve laid out the chart is incorrect.

Simply do your best, do research, and know that you won’t be rejected based on small formatting differences.

#amwriting #writingcommunity

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Writing Day Workshops @writingdaywksp.bsky.social · 18d

Feeling stuck on this gloomy Monday? We have a book for you!

52 Ways to get Unstuck by Chris Mandeville is a playful and innovative book packed with exercises and more to get you writing, moving, and UNSTUCK. 🎉

Read all the praise for this book on our blog: writingdayworkshops.com/blog

#amwriting

Writing Day Workshops @writingdaywksp.bsky.social · 19d

Our next Writing Day Workshop is ONLINE from October 3-4th, and you can participate from the comfort of your own home.

Attend workshops, learn, speak to agents and editors, and more! Come see how we can help you refine your writing and manuscripts.

Find out more: floridawritingworkshops.com

Writing Day Workshops @writingdaywksp.bsky.social · 21d

AGENT SPOTLIGHT: Frannie Dove of The Caldwell Agency!

Frannie answers our most pressing questions and reveals how much she adores the query process and is on the hunt for historicals. Learn more, and see if she might be your dream agent, in our blog:
writingdayworkshops.com/blog

#writingcommunity

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Writing Day Workshops @writingdaywksp.bsky.social · 22d

Happy Writing Prompt Thursday!

You know the rules:
1. Sit down
2. Start writing
3. Aim for at least 500 words (no upper word limit)
4. Have as much fun as you can with it.

Thanks, @brianklems.bsky.social for the best writing prompts!

Good luck and happy writing!

#amwriting #writingcommunity

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

The 2025 Online Seattle Writing Workshop is an online “How to Get Published” writing event on November 7-8, 2025. Writers are welcome to attend virtually from everywhere and anywhere and we have an incredible faculty! More info & how to sign up via link in our bio.

#amwriting #writingcommunity

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