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Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · 8d

It has been a wonderful past year and I'm heartbroken to leave agenting, but I know in the end for me, it is for the best and everything will work out as it should.

Keep writing, keep creating, and keep going. 🩷🥲

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Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · 8d

Editing Tales is still open and I am still taking clients there for editing services only, nothing agent-related (editingtales.com). This site also has the free query crash course listed under helpful tips for anybody who finds it helpful! The info there is still good!

Editing Tales

Helping Your Stories Come to Life

editingtales.com

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Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · 8d

I will still be here under
@amandacarbonell25.bsky.social
writing spooky KidLit & adult books (dabbling a bit in the cozy space too) with my agent if you want to stay in touch in that capacity. I am also on the photo/clock app as amandacarbonell25 and former bird app as amandabadillo25.

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Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · 8d

For anybody who has ever queried me or thought of querying me, thank you. It is an honor to have either been on your agent wishlist or just an agent you thought to query. Your stories matter and your yes is out there, do not ever give up! Breaks are okay, but don't ever stop.

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Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · 8d

treasure to work with all of them on their stories. I cannot wait for the day that their deals are announced so I can celebrate and soon after buy their books for my own family. They are all absolute joys to work with and I have no doubt they are going to do INCREDIBLE things!

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Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · 8d

and (hopefully) future little ones are older and talking in full sentences but as of right now, as hard as it is for me to step away, I know it is for the best.

I know my clients are going to be successful. Every single one of them is beyond talented and it has been an absolute

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Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · 8d

a freelance editor, and an author.
I had a bit too much on my plate, I ate with my eyes for awhile until I couldn't loosen the belt buckle any further.
I know, in the end, this is the best thing for me to do, mentally. I hope one day I can return to agenting when my little one

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Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · 8d

in between. I have loved the process of being an agent -connecting, reading, devouring, offering, the hope for projects on sub, I loved it all. More importantly, I loved where I worked and the people who have mentored me.

Unfortunately, I have a lot going on between being a mom,

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Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · 8d

It is with an incredibly heavy heart that I make this post. I am, sadly, stepping away from agenting. I loved every single moment of being an agent. I loved my clients. I loved their books. I loved meeting and connecting with other industry professionals and all of the friends I've made

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Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · Aug 27

So many wonderful auctions still available to bid on! Today is the LAST DAY to bid! Please spread the word and get those bids in! ❤️

Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social · Aug 27

*Please Repost and Share*

IT'S THE LAST DAY TO BID IN THE WE THE PEOPLE SUMMER FUNDRAISER! Bidding will end at 6:15 PT / 9:15 ET today.

www.32auctions.com/WeThePeopleSummerAuction

XOXO
Sandra

Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · Aug 27

If this is of interest to any editors, I would LOVE to connect with you to add you to our list 🩷🍷

Madison is currently on the clock app where she posts funny and relatable writing/editing content, highly recommend giving her a follow!

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Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · Aug 27

I have a new client!!! Madison's thriller novel made me FERAL for the group of moms in her story living in an HOA community who love to sip some wine, gossip, chat about the PTA & soon find themselves with big secrets to hide when one of them goes missing. 🍷 1/2

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Stephanie Owens @stephanieowens.bsky.social · Aug 22

✨Excited to share the #pb's I’ve written!

🐐BENNIE & CHANCE🐴

✅Friendship
✅Acceptance
✅Personal growth
✅Puns!

THE QUIET BOY'S MIGHTY ROAR 😶

✅Self-expression
✅Navigating feelings
✅Nonverbal communication

Editors, @amandalitagent.bsky.social has all the details if you’d like to see more!

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Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · Aug 7

Yes, I was doing some research today for something and I saw that a lot of the wording on the site has changed but faking clients that aren't yours and the rest of your thread listed still definitely makes you a schmagent. I'm beyond dumfounded and disgusted. Thank you for this thread!

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Stephanie Owens @stephanieowens.bsky.social · Aug 5

🐐BENNIE AND CHANCE🐴

Can a grumpy goat who hates sharing learn that friendship is worth making room for?🍎

If any #editors are looking for a hilarious and heartwarming #pb that comps GRUMPY MONKEY X TURTLE AND TORTOISE ARE NOT FRIENDS, my agent @amandalitagent.bsky.social has the details!☎️

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Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · Aug 7

Please beware. NO AGENT WILL CHARGE YOU MONEY FOR REPRESENTATION OR MARKETING OR CALLS OR ANYTHING ELSE! We only get paid when we sell your book, period. PLEASE do as much research as you can on anybody who offers you rep. Research the clients they claim they have and ask around.

Laura Bee @writerlaurabee.bsky.social · Jul 21

Schmagent o' the day! Her name is Kayla. This is her TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@kaylalitera....

And not only has she run a literary schmagency since 2017, she also runs real estate schmagency with her husband or whatever, David. Let's pull an Alice and go down the rabbit hole! /1

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Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · Jul 30

LAST DAY TO DONATE IS 7/31! Spread the word and donate if you can! Critiques, AMA calls, commissions, mentorships, school visits, books, non-publishing items the list goes on! 💗

Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social · Jul 26

Hey everyone,

#KidLit4Ceasefire has now fundraised the evacuation of 10 people.

I am focusing on the next two families.
One family of 6 and another of just 3, with a 4-month-old baby. I need 500 items for this fundraiser.

I only have 218 at the moment.

Donate here:
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lit agent tasneem motala @seraphecda.bsky.social · Jul 26

I'm so happy 🥹

Publisher's Marketplace picture book deal announcement for Napping Baba, written by Roger Lam and illustrated by Alina Chau, to Kelly Delaney at Crown Books for publication in Spring 2027 by Tasneem Motala (that's me!!) for the author.

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Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · Jul 25

amandalitagent.wordpress.com/agent-mswl/

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#MSWL

Agent MSWL

I’m really looking to be immersed in an author’s story. I want to be deeply connected to your character’s thoughts, feelings, reactions, and movements. I’m looking for strong worldbuilding an…

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Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · Jul 25

REMINDER: I close to queries at 11:59 PM EST tonight! I am on the hunt for romance, horror, lyrical prose, and a strong voice among other things! Marginalized authors I especially want to hear from you! 🩷
MSWL in next post.
Query me here: querytracker.net/query/3570

Query Amanda Carbonell at Belcastro Literary Agency

QueryTracker.net

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Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · Jul 24

If any editors are looking for a picture book featuring a grumpy goat and a nervous horse learning how to coexist in the same pasture, I would love to send it your way! 🩷

(Mockup made on Canva, using all Canva graphics/designs, this is not the art 🩷)

Top of half of image has a blue background with soft blue and white clouds. There is a horse to the left, a goat to the right, and farmhouse in the center, a chicken to the left, and a pesky mole.
Bottom half of the page has fun stars, squiggles, and other doodles.

The text reads (in red) BENNIE & CHANCE

Text below reads:

Bennie the goat had the pasture all to himself—and he liked it that way.

No one to share his apples, his shady spot, or his favorite patch of grass. Just peace and quiet. That is until Chance, a clumsy, nervous horse, trots in and turns Bennie’s perfect pasture upside down!

Can a grumpy goat who hates sharing learn that friendship is worth making room for?

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lit agent tasneem motala @seraphecda.bsky.social · Jul 22

chill very early announcement but i will be reopening general queries on September 1st and closing at midnight on September 14th!

my bipoc query form is open year-round so if you're under that umbrella do not feel rushed! but for everyone else that is the window 💜

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Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social · Jul 22

There is no food in Gaza. Please share this and bear witness is nothing else. People are eating leaves to survive but everyone is suffering immensely. The children. The elderly. The new mothers. The husbands and sons and brothers getting shot at just to try to get “aid”.

We have failed as humans.

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Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · Jul 7

I'm happy to answer any questions in the meantime regarding queries/querying me, my MSWL/anti-MSWL and so on. If you would rather DM me, please feel free.

Happy Querying!!

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Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · Jul 7

to provide because I just may not be the right fit at the end of the day. Please know that my passes are never meant to be a NEVER, they are just a "not right now." You are always welcome to query me again. You can also query any other open agents at the agency 🩷

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