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Brianna Heath | Author @briannahwrites.bsky.social · Jul 3

And here she is!!! The cover for Robbie McNeil's Hit List!

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Brianna Heath | Author @briannahwrites.bsky.social · 15d

🧡🧡🧡

Katrin @nordlichtinla.bsky.social · 15d

Querying friends! I had a revelation yesterday!

If you look at your QT Dashboard, it will tell you right there that your queries and submissions are “outstanding!”

See? You’re doing fantastic!

#AmQuerying
#AmWriting
#QueryTracker
#YouAreOutstanding

(Double meanings are fun!)

A screenshot of the Query Tracker dashboard, zoomed in on two blue boxes on a pale blue and white background saying “Outstanding queries / 4 / [view]” and “Outstanding Submissions / 4 / [View]” respectively.

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Brianna Heath | Author @briannahwrites.bsky.social · Sep 8

On writing multiple books before publishing
briannaheath.substack.com/p/debut-nove...

#WritingCommunity #AmQuerying

Debut novel vs first novel

Lessons learned writing 11 books before publishing 1

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Brianna Heath | Author @briannahwrites.bsky.social · Aug 7

Thanks for sharing! I'm glad it was helpful!

Brianna Heath | Author @briannahwrites.bsky.social · Jul 21

New blog post up! Hoping this one is helpful for #AmQuerying folks. I break down the process I went through refining my query letter into the version that eventually got me an agent.

#WritingCommunity

open.substack.com/pub/briannah...

Dissecting my query blurb

Actual versions of my query & how it changed over time

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Brianna Heath | Author @briannahwrites.bsky.social · Jul 15

So happy for you!! Congrats!!! 🎉🎉🎉

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Brianna Heath | Author @briannahwrites.bsky.social · Jul 7

#WritingCommunity - don't miss SmallPitch!!

#SmallPitch @smallpitch.org · Jul 7

The #SmallPitch pitch submission window is now OPEN for 48 hours!

Key reminders:
- Unagented writers only
- Finished manuscripts only
- One pitch per manuscript only
- Up to 3 manuscripts per writer
- No hashtags in your pitch
- Comps & emojis are okay
- Check our website for full guidelines & FAQ

#SmallPitch Submission Form

Please use this form to submit your pitch. A few reminders: You can pitch up to three manuscripts, with a limit of one pitch per manuscript. One pitch per form submission. Reload the form after submi...

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Brianna Heath | Author @briannahwrites.bsky.social · Jul 3

And here she is!!! The cover for Robbie McNeil's Hit List!

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Brianna Heath | Author @briannahwrites.bsky.social · Jul 2

Pssst, the cover reveal for Robbie McNeil's Hit List is coming on Thursday! I'll crosspost later in the day, but you can follow me on IG to see it first!

#WritingCommunity #BookSky

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Brianna Heath | Author @briannahwrites.bsky.social · Jun 24

Pssst, if you haven't pre-ordered Couples Session by SM Levine, now is a great time to go do that!

S.M. Levine @smlevine.bsky.social · Jun 24

How is it possible that my second book comes out in just two weeks?? I’m so happy I get to share this story about a couples counselor who’s bad at relationships, and the silent cinnamon roll who never stopped loving her. #booksky

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Brianna Heath | Author @briannahwrites.bsky.social · Jun 24

This is so sweet!!!

Brianna Heath | Author @briannahwrites.bsky.social · Jun 24

Nothing makes me feel quite so defeated as Talenti jar lids...

Brianna Heath | Author @briannahwrites.bsky.social · Jun 21

Check out the website I made my fellow debut trade pub authors! We're still building out the site's catalog as release dates are finalized, covers revealed, & pre-orders opened, so check regularly as our list of books continues to grow!
2026debuts.com

A mock screen and phone showing the website home page, which has a blue banner reading 2026 debut books. Beneath these images text reads: A central place to find books from next year's debut authors! 2026debuts.com

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Brianna Heath | Author @briannahwrites.bsky.social · Jun 18

You already know I'm excited but I'M SO EXCITED AND HAPPY FOR YOU!! 🎉🎉🎉

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Brianna Heath | Author @briannahwrites.bsky.social · Jun 17

You can do it! Go full chaos outline!

Brianna Heath | Author @briannahwrites.bsky.social · Jun 16

"For outline veterans and newbies and unhinged weirdos in the corner alike!"

Brianna Heath | Author @briannahwrites.bsky.social · Jun 15

New post drop! Outlining isn't one-size-fits-all, and I have so many methods that I go through to find the one that fits each book!

(Post available in both text and audio formats!)

open.substack.com/pub/briannah...

3 (and a half) strategies I use for outlining a book

Presented in increasing order of how unhinged I get

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Brianna Heath | Author @briannahwrites.bsky.social · Jun 15

Me: I really should do my laundry. It feels like it's been a while.
The spider who's taken up residence in my washing machine: Excuse me, who the fuck are you???

Brianna Heath | Author @briannahwrites.bsky.social · Jun 12

That's some impressive commitment!

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Jenna Satterthwaite @jennaschmenna.bsky.social · Jun 12

Ah! Do NOT miss this giveaway!

www.goodreads.com/giveaway/ent...

Goodreads

See what your friends are reading

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Brianna Heath | Author @briannahwrites.bsky.social · Jun 12

(Will anyone else love my "I have a party spreadsheet and a murder spreadsheet" character as much as me? Maybe not, but I love the hell out of her.)

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Brianna Heath | Author @briannahwrites.bsky.social · Jun 12

Being delighted and entertained by my own writing never gets old. I know the goal is to write something other readers will enjoy, but I am always the target audience and I love this book.

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Brianna Heath | Author @briannahwrites.bsky.social · Jun 12

Me over here making notes on my blurb request spreadsheet 👀👀👀 (This is a super helpful post that makes the process seem way less daunting!)

Jenna Satterthwaite @jennaschmenna.bsky.social · Jun 10

jennasatterthwaite.substack.com/p/how-to-ask...

How to ask for blurbs as a debut author

And why it's more effective for YOU to do the outreach

jennasatterthwaite.substack.com

Brianna Heath | Author @briannahwrites.bsky.social · Jun 11

A fantasy where all the sources of magical power in the world were being depleted and one girl could create power from nothing and needed to, obviously, save the world. (Actually 1 other person had her power, so I made them friends and then killed off that character. For the angst. As you do.)

Tiernan Blanched Bone Shards @gaycannibalism.bsky.social · Nov 9

so, to the writers... what was the terrible novel you wrote at 14? Mine was about a redhaired freedom fighter called Eleanor Sunstripe

Brianna Heath | Author @briannahwrites.bsky.social · Jun 9

If the QM form is open, they're open to all queries! Sometimes agency websites don't update as quickly, but the agent has full control over QM being open, so it's safe to go by that.

Brianna Heath | Author @briannahwrites.bsky.social · Jun 9

Check back throughout the week. Some may be listed as opening this week but just haven't turned on their QM form yet.

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