Kate McKean
@katemckean.bsky.social
Literary Agent at Morhaim Literary 📚 Newsletter: Agents & Books at agentsandbooks.com. 📚 WRITE THROUGH IT out June ‘25 📚📚 picture book called PAY ATTENTION TO ME out in ‘26!
https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Write-Through-It/Kate-McKean/97816
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Kate McKean
@katemckean.bsky.social
· Sep 12
I wrote a book to help you navigate the strange and wonderful world of writing and publishing books. It covers everything from how to write a query letter to how to write your next book. Get it wherever books are sold! bookshop.org/p/books/writ...
Used to be one of the rotten ones and I liked you for that
November 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Used to be one of the rotten ones and I liked you for that
Boy did I get a lot less confused when I realized Welcome to Derry is not a spinoff of Derry Girls.
November 25, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Boy did I get a lot less confused when I realized Welcome to Derry is not a spinoff of Derry Girls.
Transgender care saves lives.
1. A landmark study was just published in The Journal of Pediatrics.
It found a 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth getting HRT.
It also found only 7 of more than 400 stopped taking HRT... and of those that did, 4 still identified as gender-diverse.
Transgender care saves lives.
It found a 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth getting HRT.
It also found only 7 of more than 400 stopped taking HRT... and of those that did, 4 still identified as gender-diverse.
Transgender care saves lives.
Study In The Journal Of Pediatrics Finds Trans Youth Care Lowers Suicidality, Few Detransition
The groundbreaking study found that suicidality dropped for transgender youth receiving hormone therapy by nearly 70%, with only 7 patients of 432 discontinuing treatment.
www.erininthemorning.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Transgender care saves lives.
I have been very productive today and it is 100% because I went ahead and turned on the Christmas music and NOT because it's a holiday week and no one is emailing me.
November 24, 2025 at 9:24 PM
I have been very productive today and it is 100% because I went ahead and turned on the Christmas music and NOT because it's a holiday week and no one is emailing me.
I have no beef with James Patterson. Millions read his books. He gives money away to booksellers and writers. Let him cook. www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/ar...
James Patterson Is Pretty Sure Marilyn Monroe Was Murdered
The acclaimed author, whose 250 books sold half a billion copies, casts an eye on the actress’s still-mysterious death.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
I have no beef with James Patterson. Millions read his books. He gives money away to booksellers and writers. Let him cook. www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/ar...
Fuck you, pay me, Charlie Brown
We all float down here, Charlie Brown
Second prize is a set of steak knives, Charlie Brown
November 24, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Fuck you, pay me, Charlie Brown
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Here's another XTwitter scammer account outed by geolocation--this one refers writers to a (real) literary agent with a fake address, then impersonates the agent to recommend "professional editor" services
November 23, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Here's another XTwitter scammer account outed by geolocation--this one refers writers to a (real) literary agent with a fake address, then impersonates the agent to recommend "professional editor" services
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So our latest “making publishing less scary” event was standing room only by the end, and @katemckean.bsky.social was just so wildly brilliant. What a great afternoon.
My lil’ agency will be back with more events like this in the New Year. Thanks for supporting this! ❤️
My lil’ agency will be back with more events like this in the New Year. Thanks for supporting this! ❤️
November 23, 2025 at 2:22 AM
So our latest “making publishing less scary” event was standing room only by the end, and @katemckean.bsky.social was just so wildly brilliant. What a great afternoon.
My lil’ agency will be back with more events like this in the New Year. Thanks for supporting this! ❤️
My lil’ agency will be back with more events like this in the New Year. Thanks for supporting this! ❤️
I went to an MFA program and kept saying “who’s gonna buy this? Why are you writing this?” In workshop and then realized oh I can go do that for a living, so I packed my car and drove to NYC.
November 22, 2025 at 11:26 PM
I went to an MFA program and kept saying “who’s gonna buy this? Why are you writing this?” In workshop and then realized oh I can go do that for a living, so I packed my car and drove to NYC.
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Zohran’s got the dang juice
November 21, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Zohran’s got the dang juice
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Writers: If you've been working on a piece for a while and you aren't sure if it still needs more tweaks, or if you've entered the anxiety-editing phase, Monday's Patreon class is for you. To attend with a free 7-day trial, choose the Livestreaming Classes tier or above. patreon.com/maryrobinette
November 21, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Writers: If you've been working on a piece for a while and you aren't sure if it still needs more tweaks, or if you've entered the anxiety-editing phase, Monday's Patreon class is for you. To attend with a free 7-day trial, choose the Livestreaming Classes tier or above. patreon.com/maryrobinette
I subscribed to Wired to read this piece. You should too!
I wrote this piece because I only learned about pelvic floors a few years ago, despite having had one all my life. And then it turned out to be where I store all my issues. And then that turned out to be true for a lot of people www.wired.com/story/the-pe...
The Pelvic Floor Is a Problem
Everyone’s suddenly obsessed with the pelvic floor—physical therapists, MAHA influencers, me. Could this deeply misunderstood body part really be the seat of so much modern dysfunction?
www.wired.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:43 PM
I subscribed to Wired to read this piece. You should too!
Celebration, FL
what's the most exotic place you've ever puked? mine's not exactly exotic but i did once have a hangover at the nyc facebook office and barfed in their very nice bathroom
Got food poisoning from Fogo De Chao. Puked out the side of a moving cab along beautiful Copacabana Beach. The most exotic place I'll probably ever puke!
November 21, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Celebration, FL
Clearly this is my ignorance, but I saw this pic and thought why is this baseball player getting hit with an apple?
From @theathletic.com: One ball was so fast and brutal, it almost knocked the near two-metre-tall Cameron Green off his feet and into his stumps.
An astonishing day in Perth saw 19 wickets fall as batters crumpled on the quickest track in world cricket.
An astonishing day in Perth saw 19 wickets fall as batters crumpled on the quickest track in world cricket.
The Ashes, Day One: The fast and the furious – how brute pace sparked opening Test
An astonishing day in Perth saw 19 wickets fall as batters crumpled in the face of breathless pace on the quickest track in world cricket
nyti.ms
November 21, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Clearly this is my ignorance, but I saw this pic and thought why is this baseball player getting hit with an apple?
I keep seeing Piggy Statement in the trending topics and think Yes I do want to hear Miss Piggy's statement on what the president said.
November 19, 2025 at 8:01 PM
I keep seeing Piggy Statement in the trending topics and think Yes I do want to hear Miss Piggy's statement on what the president said.
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Hey writers: how do you decide what your next book will be about?
www.agentsandbooks.com/how-to-be-an...
www.agentsandbooks.com/how-to-be-an...
How To Be An Author: What's Your Next Book About?
Hi friends!
In our continuing series on How To Be An Author, today I want to talk about IDEAS and how to make them into books. Sort of. Writers have tricky relationship with ideas–whether that means ...
www.agentsandbooks.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Hey writers: how do you decide what your next book will be about?
www.agentsandbooks.com/how-to-be-an...
www.agentsandbooks.com/how-to-be-an...
Me at 3pm: I've found the secret! The 3pm coffee! Why didn't anyone tell me!!!
Me at midnight: oh
Me at midnight: oh
November 19, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Me at 3pm: I've found the secret! The 3pm coffee! Why didn't anyone tell me!!!
Me at midnight: oh
Me at midnight: oh
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I need "Stats are down but he played great" to make it into the lexicon.
November 19, 2025 at 1:21 AM
I need "Stats are down but he played great" to make it into the lexicon.
I donated! This store is great! Help it stay great.
November 19, 2025 at 1:08 AM
I donated! This store is great! Help it stay great.
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Hey friends, just a reminder to my local crew that we’re hosting the one and only @katemckean.bsky.social at American Grammar on Saturday!
It’s a free AMA! Come get those publishing questions answered from one of the best. www.neighborhoodliterary.com/neighborhood...
It’s a free AMA! Come get those publishing questions answered from one of the best. www.neighborhoodliterary.com/neighborhood...
Kate McKean at American Grammar — Neighborhood Literary
Join Neighborhood Literary as we host our friend Kate McKean (Morhaim Literary Agency) at American Grammar for an AMA session and a discussion about her latest book, Write Through It , a guide abou...
www.neighborhoodliterary.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Hey friends, just a reminder to my local crew that we’re hosting the one and only @katemckean.bsky.social at American Grammar on Saturday!
It’s a free AMA! Come get those publishing questions answered from one of the best. www.neighborhoodliterary.com/neighborhood...
It’s a free AMA! Come get those publishing questions answered from one of the best. www.neighborhoodliterary.com/neighborhood...
Hey writers: how do you decide what your next book will be about?
www.agentsandbooks.com/how-to-be-an...
www.agentsandbooks.com/how-to-be-an...
How To Be An Author: What's Your Next Book About?
Hi friends!
In our continuing series on How To Be An Author, today I want to talk about IDEAS and how to make them into books. Sort of. Writers have tricky relationship with ideas–whether that means ...
www.agentsandbooks.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Hey writers: how do you decide what your next book will be about?
www.agentsandbooks.com/how-to-be-an...
www.agentsandbooks.com/how-to-be-an...
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I wrote about Substack and why I write a newsletter hosted by them [ducks]
On Substack (sigh)
Substacks about Substack is my least favorite newsletter genre, and I’ve held off for years now, but today I am caving in.
open.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:13 PM
I wrote about Substack and why I write a newsletter hosted by them [ducks]
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Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about the child I was at 15.
November 18, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about the child I was at 15.
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PSA for any Apub authors whose books are in the Anthropic settlement list: Amazon is not participating in the settlement, since they have an investment in Anthropic. When you submit your claim form, you DO NOT have to list Amazon as an add'l rightsholder, & can claim 100% of settlement money.
November 18, 2025 at 4:26 PM
PSA for any Apub authors whose books are in the Anthropic settlement list: Amazon is not participating in the settlement, since they have an investment in Anthropic. When you submit your claim form, you DO NOT have to list Amazon as an add'l rightsholder, & can claim 100% of settlement money.