Helen Lane
@helenlane.bsky.social
Agent at the Ki Agency. Editor. Obsessed with deep sea horror 🦈🐙 🐊🌊 https://www.helenlanewriting.uk/
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Helen Lane
@helenlane.bsky.social
· Oct 4
I am receiving a large number of queries to my email. This is a polite reminder that I am only taking queries (unless it’s a referral) via QM. All other emails are deleted.
Polite reminder that I am not open to queries via my email. It is also worth checking what I represent before you send me materials.
November 27, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Polite reminder that I am not open to queries via my email. It is also worth checking what I represent before you send me materials.
Reminder that I am closing to queries on the 1st December. This will be for all of December and probably at least part/all of January. Reopening will be dependent on workloads and if I take on any new clients from this batch of queries.
November 23, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Reminder that I am closing to queries on the 1st December. This will be for all of December and probably at least part/all of January. Reopening will be dependent on workloads and if I take on any new clients from this batch of queries.
Fingers crossed this is my last Christmas shopping weekend. I am tired.
November 23, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Fingers crossed this is my last Christmas shopping weekend. I am tired.
ok, how do I turn off this awful new thing that windows is doing where it emails me every time I put a comment in a document. I am ready to commit murder.
November 20, 2025 at 2:16 AM
ok, how do I turn off this awful new thing that windows is doing where it emails me every time I put a comment in a document. I am ready to commit murder.
This manuscript
a woman in a pink dress is sitting on a chair holding a newspaper and laughing .
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November 20, 2025 at 12:43 AM
This manuscript
Rewatching Broadchurch and I'd forgotten what a powerhouse this was. So many incredible actors who went on to be superstars. So many hard hitting storylines. Sobbing.
November 18, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Rewatching Broadchurch and I'd forgotten what a powerhouse this was. So many incredible actors who went on to be superstars. So many hard hitting storylines. Sobbing.
I am going to close to queries on the 1st December to give myself a month to catch up on fulls and partials. I will likely reopen in the New Year but I’m
not committing to dates yet.
not committing to dates yet.
November 17, 2025 at 3:55 AM
I am going to close to queries on the 1st December to give myself a month to catch up on fulls and partials. I will likely reopen in the New Year but I’m
not committing to dates yet.
not committing to dates yet.
We've caved and the first xmas film of the year is being watched.
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November 16, 2025 at 2:45 PM
We've caved and the first xmas film of the year is being watched.
Eyeing my fulls list and trying to work out what sort of mood I'm in genre wise.
a woman is sitting in front of a window with her hand on her chin and thinking .
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November 16, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Eyeing my fulls list and trying to work out what sort of mood I'm in genre wise.
Am burning through my emotional support tv programmes this year. If I’m not careful I’m going to have to watch new programmes 😭
November 13, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Am burning through my emotional support tv programmes this year. If I’m not careful I’m going to have to watch new programmes 😭
I haven't drunk caffeine at all today for the first time in my adult life. There are reasons for this. I am miserable. And disaster is imminent. But I also feel a little bit healthier. May even nibble on a vegetable tomorrow.
bugs bunny is holding a carrot in his mouth while eating a carrot salad .
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November 11, 2025 at 9:22 PM
I haven't drunk caffeine at all today for the first time in my adult life. There are reasons for this. I am miserable. And disaster is imminent. But I also feel a little bit healthier. May even nibble on a vegetable tomorrow.
Been getting into voice notes recently and have never listened to my own voice this much ever. Apparently I have the voice of a five year old and I'm far more British than I thought. Not sure how I feel about this.
November 9, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Been getting into voice notes recently and have never listened to my own voice this much ever. Apparently I have the voice of a five year old and I'm far more British than I thought. Not sure how I feel about this.
I have been and will continue to be a critique partner and beta reader for many wonderful authors who I have built up relationships with. However, a STRANGER emailing anyones workplace out of the blue to ask you to become their beta reader is a little wild.
November 9, 2025 at 3:52 PM
I have been and will continue to be a critique partner and beta reader for many wonderful authors who I have built up relationships with. However, a STRANGER emailing anyones workplace out of the blue to ask you to become their beta reader is a little wild.
Oh my goodness. What an ending.
November 6, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Oh my goodness. What an ending.
Oh my goodness. I’m so happy. One more vote!!!!!!!
November 6, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Oh my goodness. I’m so happy. One more vote!!!!!!!
I have never had as many good fulls as I have the last few weeks. The quality is insane.
November 6, 2025 at 6:37 PM
I have never had as many good fulls as I have the last few weeks. The quality is insane.
Been very focused on fulls and partials this past week as I had a little extra time. None of my fulls are older than five weeks and all are being seriously considered. However, sometimes when I request a full I know I won’t have time to read for a little while. Sometimes I request a full and I am
November 6, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Been very focused on fulls and partials this past week as I had a little extra time. None of my fulls are older than five weeks and all are being seriously considered. However, sometimes when I request a full I know I won’t have time to read for a little while. Sometimes I request a full and I am
Me yesterday: publishing is wonderful, what a day to be alive.
Me today: I’m tired. When can I retire?
Me today: I’m tired. When can I retire?
November 5, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Me yesterday: publishing is wonderful, what a day to be alive.
Me today: I’m tired. When can I retire?
Me today: I’m tired. When can I retire?
Some days in this industry are just magic.
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November 4, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Some days in this industry are just magic.
I have worked non stop today and will probably continue until gone midnight and yet I have no idea what I've actually done.
a man with curly hair and glasses is making a funny face .
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November 3, 2025 at 9:36 PM
I have worked non stop today and will probably continue until gone midnight and yet I have no idea what I've actually done.
I've had 15 queries sent to my inbox today. I'm not open to queries via email. Which means that's 15 queries that have been deleted because people decided not to follow instructions. Why do this? I would have read them on QM.
November 3, 2025 at 3:58 PM
I've had 15 queries sent to my inbox today. I'm not open to queries via email. Which means that's 15 queries that have been deleted because people decided not to follow instructions. Why do this? I would have read them on QM.
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I can't believe I finally get to announce this:
Wolfskin, Book 3 in the Common Saga, will be coming out in March 2026. It is, I think, the best thing I've ever written.
I've been out of the public and literary consciousness for a while, so any support is appreciated.
(pre-order links below)
Wolfskin, Book 3 in the Common Saga, will be coming out in March 2026. It is, I think, the best thing I've ever written.
I've been out of the public and literary consciousness for a while, so any support is appreciated.
(pre-order links below)
November 3, 2025 at 11:12 AM
I can't believe I finally get to announce this:
Wolfskin, Book 3 in the Common Saga, will be coming out in March 2026. It is, I think, the best thing I've ever written.
I've been out of the public and literary consciousness for a while, so any support is appreciated.
(pre-order links below)
Wolfskin, Book 3 in the Common Saga, will be coming out in March 2026. It is, I think, the best thing I've ever written.
I've been out of the public and literary consciousness for a while, so any support is appreciated.
(pre-order links below)
First two books in the series were some of my favourites of the last few years. Book 3 is an automatic pre order!
I can't believe I finally get to announce this:
Wolfskin, Book 3 in the Common Saga, will be coming out in March 2026. It is, I think, the best thing I've ever written.
I've been out of the public and literary consciousness for a while, so any support is appreciated.
(pre-order links below)
Wolfskin, Book 3 in the Common Saga, will be coming out in March 2026. It is, I think, the best thing I've ever written.
I've been out of the public and literary consciousness for a while, so any support is appreciated.
(pre-order links below)
November 3, 2025 at 11:36 AM
First two books in the series were some of my favourites of the last few years. Book 3 is an automatic pre order!
I bought a massive suitcase for a three night fantasycon. And I now can’t close my suitcase because I have no will power around books for sale.
a cartoon of a wizard holding a wand and a purple pot
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November 1, 2025 at 9:18 PM
I bought a massive suitcase for a three night fantasycon. And I now can’t close my suitcase because I have no will power around books for sale.