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Manuscript Academy @manuscriptacademy.bsky.social · 1d

If you’ve got speculative fiction that blends literary with commercial appeal or cozy stories with a twist, Noelle wants to hear from you! 🌟 She is especially interested in narratives that explore marginalized voices and sibling relationships. #WriterCommunity #MSWL

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Writing Beyond Trends: Literary Agent Noelle Falcis Math's Vision for 2025

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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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Manuscript Academy @manuscriptacademy.bsky.social · Sep 3

We have a super exciting month at The Manuscript Academy!

We're debuting a new event format, #YourQueries, which is like #10Queries for members--watch agent Kelly Van Sant read member queries at a submission reading pace! Optimize for speed and comprehension BEFORE sending out your work.

And...

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Cat Purcell, boldest of blood and wildest of hearts @thatcatpurcell.bsky.social · Aug 14

I’ve been doing the @manuscriptwishlist.bsky.social summer academy and it has been so worth it. Good peer feedback on what’s not working with my query and first page, excellent tips and webinars with agents and editors. I’m kind of sad it’s over soon!! #amwritting #mswlAcademy #writingcommunity

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Manuscript Wish List® @manuscriptwishlist.bsky.social · Aug 15

that is so kind! Thank you!

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Manuscript Academy @manuscriptacademy.bsky.social · Jun 17

Starting in just a few hours! Can't wait!

Julie Soto's friend and writing coach Anna will join us too--if you haven't met Anna, she is a high energy delight.

Julie mentioned in her acknowledgements that she's probably drinking coffee as you read this--so we'll start with a ☕️ toast. Join us!

Manuscript Academy @manuscriptacademy.bsky.social · Jun 16

Tomorrow! Join us for our Q&A with bestselling author Julie Soto, most recently of The Thrashers.

There's no pressure to read the book--we know you're busy! The event is so you can be around that bestseller energy, learn how she did it--and, maybe, you can too.

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Manuscript Academy @manuscriptacademy.bsky.social · Jun 16

Tomorrow! Join us for our Q&A with bestselling author Julie Soto, most recently of The Thrashers.

There's no pressure to read the book--we know you're busy! The event is so you can be around that bestseller energy, learn how she did it--and, maybe, you can too.

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Manuscript Academy @manuscriptacademy.bsky.social · Jun 11

Do you struggle with knowing if your work is commercial, literary, upmarket--or even book club?

Literary agent Savannah Brooks, KT Literary, describes how you can know--by examining character, plot, emphasis, and more.

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The REAL Difference Between Upmarket, Literary & Commercial with Literary Agent Savannah Brooks

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Anjanette Barr @bookbarrista.bsky.social · May 29

Up-to-date #MSWL is live! www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/an... Query me between 6/1 and 7/15/25! #amagenting @manuscriptwishlist.bsky.social

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Manuscript Wish List® @manuscriptwishlist.bsky.social · Jun 10

Not quite a pitch event, but a way to find agents! :) You can also always browse the free database at ManuscriptWishList.com. #MSWL

The Official Manuscript Wish List Website – #MSWL: What do you wish you had in your inbox?

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Manuscript Academy @manuscriptacademy.bsky.social · Jun 10

Are you a memoir writer? You’re invited!

Join us for a four-agent panel all about memoir—including a mini class, query critique, agents’ 2025 #MSWL + Q&A.

June 18, 2pm ET.

Get your FREE ticket here:
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Manuscript Academy @manuscriptacademy.bsky.social · May 28

Why does it take SO long to get an agent?

We discuss the common misconception that silence from an agent means rejection--and what in the world agents are doing when NOT replying.

When is it "no response no" and when is it a rejection? Tune in to find out!

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Silence Is NOT Rejection: What's REALLY Happening In Agents' Inboxes with Agent Savannah Brooks

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Kelly Dyksterhouse @kellydhouse.bsky.social · May 1

I do have one specific #mswl, as I was reminded tonight at our agency AMA. Think Downton Abbey meets Cosy Fantasy. I don’t care what happens in the throne room, the prince and princess and saving the world, etc. Give me the drama of the downstairs cast in the unseen halls and castle kitchens.

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Renee Runge, literary agent @reneerunge.bsky.social · May 1

allow me to reintroduce myself:
hi! I’m Renee, an Associate Agent at Spencerhill Associates! I’m building a list in middle grade and young adult fiction, and am super excited to support and develop authors wherever they are in their careers! check out my #mswl 🧵

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Manuscript Wish List® @manuscriptwishlist.bsky.social · May 13

We’re working on a list of pitch events to share, but in the meantime, here’s a smartlink for agents looking for your genre: www.manuscriptwishlist.com/find-agentse...

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Manuscript Wish List® @manuscriptwishlist.bsky.social · May 13

A gentle reminder that #MSWL is just for agents and editors to post their wishes. We’ve seen some agents blocking writers posting in the feed, and don’t want this to happen to you!

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Manuscript Wish List® @manuscriptwishlist.bsky.social · May 13

A gentle reminder that #MSWL is just for agents and editors to post their wishes. We’ve seen some agents blocking writers posting in the feed, and don’t want this to happen to you!

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Claire Draper 🏳️‍⚧️♥️🏳️‍🌈 @draper-claire.bsky.social · May 11

I've been on a monster kick for months! Please send me monster romance stat #mswl

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Gabrielle Harbowy, Literary Agent 🌈 @gabrielle-h.bsky.social · May 13

I'm just going to put out there in the ether, querying #booksky authors, that I'd love to see more space opera and secondary world Sci Fi in my box. Especially if it's sapphic. #agenting #mswl

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Context Literary Agency @contextliterary.bsky.social · May 8

Jessica is open to queries! 🎉 #mswl @jsinsheim.bsky.social

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Manuscript Wish List® @manuscriptwishlist.bsky.social · May 7

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Manuscript Wish List® @manuscriptwishlist.bsky.social · May 7

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Manuscript Wish List® @manuscriptwishlist.bsky.social · May 7

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Manuscript Wish List® @manuscriptwishlist.bsky.social · May 7

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