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Ruqayyah Daud @borahaze91.bsky.social · 21d

and another reminder that i do full developmental edits! email below

Ruqayyah Daud @borahaze91.bsky.social · Feb 8

i freelance! if you’re interested you can reach out at [email protected] 🤗

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Ruqayyah Daud @borahaze91.bsky.social · 21d

thank you so much!!!

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Ruqayyah Daud @borahaze91.bsky.social · 21d

thank you!!

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Ruqayyah Daud @borahaze91.bsky.social · 21d

finally caught up on all my editing and can read submissions

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Ruqayyah Daud @borahaze91.bsky.social · 21d

friendly reminder that i’m open to critiques!

Manuscript Academy @manuscriptacademy.bsky.social · Sep 4

Meetings are now live for everyone, member and non-member alike!

If you have your heart set on a specific agent or editor to meet this month, now's the time to book!

Agent + Editor consultations here: manuscriptacademy.com/consultations

Here if you need us!

A leaf background with orange spots that says September Agent & Editor Meetings Open For Booking

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Kristine Ada Carter @kristineadacarter.bsky.social · 22d

This class on finding the hook of a novel taught by editor Raqayyah Daud @borahaze91.bsky.social was gold! So many concrete examples of great hooks from well known novels and interactive exercises to work on our own pitches. #writingworkshop

Manuscript Academy @manuscriptacademy.bsky.social · 23d

It's almost here! The class we've been looking forward to for MONTHS!

Join us tonight at 8:30pm ET with Ruqayyah Daud at Hachette Book Group to learn how the worst part of pitching ("So, what's your book about?") can turn into your creative superpower.

hook-of-your-book-class.manuscriptacademy.com

Finding the Hook of Your Book - Manuscript Academy Workshop

Master your book pitch in one hour with Hachette Book Group editor Ruqayyah Daud. Learn to hook agents and readers from hello.

hook-of-your-book-class.manuscriptacademy.com

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Ruqayyah Daud @borahaze91.bsky.social · 22d

so glad you found it helpful!!!

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Manuscript Academy @manuscriptacademy.bsky.social · 23d

We've been looking forward to this for months! Join Ruqayyah Daud's class, The Hook of Your Book, to learn not just how to pitch your work--but how to emphasize elements in your pages that help your book stand out.

Learn more here: hook-of-your-book-class.manuscriptacademy.com

Finding the Hook of Your Book - Manuscript Academy Workshop

Master your book pitch in one hour with Hachette Book Group editor Ruqayyah Daud. Learn to hook agents and readers from hello.

hook-of-your-book-class.manuscriptacademy.com

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Manuscript Academy @manuscriptacademy.bsky.social · 28d

I think we can all agree that pitching is stressful, difficult, & a totally different skill than writing your beautiful story.

But what if you could pitch better - AND use that knowledge to enhance your work ✨creatively✨?

Join us Tuesday!

hook-of-your-book-class.manuscriptacademy.com

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Ruqayyah Daud @borahaze91.bsky.social · Sep 5

You can book a meeting with yours truly!

Manuscript Academy @manuscriptacademy.bsky.social · Sep 4

Meetings are now live for everyone, member and non-member alike!

If you have your heart set on a specific agent or editor to meet this month, now's the time to book!

Agent + Editor consultations here: manuscriptacademy.com/consultations

Here if you need us!

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Ruqayyah Daud @borahaze91.bsky.social · Aug 16

appreciate it!

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Ruqayyah Daud @borahaze91.bsky.social · Aug 16

once again shamelessly promoting myself 😂. Available for MG YA and NA/Adult!

Ruqayyah Daud @borahaze91.bsky.social · Feb 8

i freelance! if you’re interested you can reach out at [email protected] 🤗

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Ruqayyah Daud @borahaze91.bsky.social · Aug 14

congrats!

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Ruqayyah Daud @borahaze91.bsky.social · Jul 22

reminder that if you’re interested in getting a full developmental edit from me, i freelance! you can email at [email protected]!

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Ruqayyah Daud @borahaze91.bsky.social · Jul 13

in general i don’t acquire them! this is a random exception

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Ruqayyah Daud @borahaze91.bsky.social · Jul 12

reminder that you can book me @manuscriptacademy.bsky.social

Ruqayyah Daud @borahaze91.bsky.social · Jun 7

find me at @manuscriptacademy.bsky.social

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Ruqayyah Daud @borahaze91.bsky.social · Jul 11

yup manhattan based!

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Ruqayyah Daud @borahaze91.bsky.social · Jul 10

I’m hiring an editorial assistant! Position will report to me and the director of our Graphic Novel program. You will get to work on childrens and our New Adult imprint. Apply here: jobs.jobvite.com/hachette-boo...

Hachette Book Group is looking for Editorial Assistant, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers.

Hachette Book Group is looking for Editorial Assistant, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. Learn more or Jobvite a friend.

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Ruqayyah Daud @borahaze91.bsky.social · Jul 9

thank you! looking forward 🥰

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Ruqayyah Daud @borahaze91.bsky.social · Jun 7

find me at @manuscriptacademy.bsky.social

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Ruqayyah Daud @borahaze91.bsky.social · Jun 7

find me at @manuscriptacademy.bsky.social

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Ruqayyah Daud @borahaze91.bsky.social · May 19

you can book a meeting with yours truly

Manuscript Academy @manuscriptacademy.bsky.social · May 8

Meetings are now live for non-members! Choose from 60+ kind, thoughtful, insightful agents and editors here: manuscriptacademy.com/consultations

And you can search by genre + age group + availability here! manuscriptacademy.com/faculty-memb...

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Manuscript Academy @manuscriptacademy.bsky.social · May 14

Comp titles are complicated!

You need two books (or movies) within the last five years that are well-known but not runaway bestsellers.

How do you know you've chosen right?

Agent Sheyla Knigge, High Line Literary, shows us how! youtu.be/bYXF9a5kG7s @sknigge.bsky.social

How Do You Know If Your Comp Title Is Too Big To Use? With Agent Sheyla Knigge

YouTube video by The Manuscript Academy, LLC

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Manuscript Academy @manuscriptacademy.bsky.social · May 6

Meetings open in 20 minutes for members!

We're thrilled to welcome @borahaze91.bsky.social and @jemiscoe.bsky.social to faculty, and have a big month of special events--including a live agent feedback panel with @livivanov.bsky.social that includes a critique partner afterparty. 🎉 evt.to/eiggaeuew

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Ruqayyah Daud @borahaze91.bsky.social · Mar 24

Fantasy romcom like Assistant to the Villain (loved that book!) #mswl

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