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Paige Terlip @pterlip.bsky.social · 1d

There is a lot of amazing stuff out there on #DVpit today, but there's a chance I might miss your post!

If you think we are a good fit, I would still be delighted to have you query me. Remember the algorithm or number of likes doesn't define your success or the viability of your book. You got this!

Paige Terlip @pterlip.bsky.social · 1d

Good morning, #DVpit! I'm so excited to see your amazing pitches!

If I like your post, please share with me at this link and mention #DVPit 2025 in the referred by section:
querytracker.net/query/PaigeT...

Happy writing and pitching!

Query Paige Terlip at Andrea Brown Literary Agency

querytracker.net

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Paige Terlip @pterlip.bsky.social · 1d

Interested in learning about the nuts and bolts of publishing? We'll discuss the lifecycle of a book and how the creative & business sides merge to create magic!

Thur, Oct 16: 6-7:30pm MT—Virtual
Register for access to a recording you can watch anytime!
www.cowritecollective.com/event-detail...

Cowrite HOW TO MAKE A BOOK writing class poster pink background with white text.What goes into making a book? Interested in learning about the nuts and bolts of publishing—from idea to post-publication marketing? We'll discuss the lifecycle of a book and how the creative and business sides of book making merge to create magic! After we'll have time for a Q&A with @pterlip, Literary Agent at Andrea Brown Literary Agent Thursday, October 166-7:30pm MTVirtual! Register at cowritecollective.com Recording will be available.

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Paige Terlip @pterlip.bsky.social · 1d

Good morning, #DVpit! I'm so excited to see your amazing pitches!

If I like your post, please share with me at this link and mention #DVPit 2025 in the referred by section:
querytracker.net/query/PaigeT...

Happy writing and pitching!

Query Paige Terlip at Andrea Brown Literary Agency

querytracker.net

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 7d

🎉 Congrats to these bestsellers this week! 🎉

New York Times Bestsellers:
ZOMBIE AND BRAIN ARE FRIENDS
IMMORTAL DARK

USA Today Bestseller:
INVISIBLE

Indie Bestseller:
SPACE CASE: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL

@pterlip.bsky.social
@literaticat.bsky.social
@jemiscoe.bsky.social
@jenrofe.bsky.social

This week Space Case made the Indie Bestseller list, Zombie and Brain Are Friends and Immortal Dark made The New York Times Bestseller list, and Invisible made the USA Today Bestseller list. Pictured are the logos of those lists and the book covers surrounded by confetti to celebrate!

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Paige Terlip @pterlip.bsky.social · 14d

We still have tickets left to @cowrite.bsky.social's Query Workshop—grab one before they're gone!

Join a virtual query workshop & learn how to wow agents / editors & get full manuscript requests. Workshop your query & receive feedback from me!

www.cowritecollective.com/event-detail...

#amquerying

Cowrite class: query workshop. Virtual one-day workshop to polish up your query / book pitch! Learn how to wow agents and get those full manuscript requests! Workshop your query and get feedback from a group of fellow writers and literary agent, Paige Terlip. www.cowritecollective.com

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Bex Glendining @lgions.bsky.social · 16d

7 days until on starlit shores is out in the usa!

3 panel page from on starlit shores
1st panel is of some pastel coloured clouds and says ‘i guess i always thought that there would be more time’
2nd panel shows a train on a bridge over a river
3rd panel shows alex looking out of the train window. her expression sad. text says ‘and then she died, and now i’m here.’

another page from on starlit shores. text on speech bubbles has been removed

panels show a light house. the star, a human shape bright light ‘talks’ to the lighthouse keeper, an older beared man.

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COwrite @cowrite.bsky.social · 19d

Join COwrite for our FREE writing meetup! Bring any project you want to work or explore creative prompts and meet up with creative community and chat with @pterlip.bsky.social!

In-person + Virtual
9/27 @10am MT

We'll also have a free book raffle!
RSVP: www.cowritecollective.com/event-detail...

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Nina James @thewanderingreader.bsky.social · 23d

Happy Release Day to @allyoutthere.bsky.social ‘s newest middlegrade horror novel! MYSTERY JAMES DIGS HER OWN GRAVE is a graveyard adventure young readers don’t want to miss! 🪦🪏💀

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Bex Glendining @lgions.bsky.social · 23d

my debut graphic novel 'on starlit shores' comes out in just two weeks today (in the usa)!!!

poster for on starlit shores. it shows the cover in front of a pink gradient image of some sea. it has text that says 'grief, acceptance, and how to honor a loved one. even when there's secrets'. as well as the release dates - 30th september usa, 6th november uk

an image that features merged panels from the book. one shows a falling str and the other shows a lit up lighthouse. the image also has the title text, and praise for on starlit shores.

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 24d

🎨 Spotlight on Chad Thomas

Chad's Illustrator Page

Chad is repped by @pterlip.bsky.social and is interested in illustrating graphic novels, black and white interiors, covers, and spot illustration for chapter or activity books.

illustration of the two main characters from Over the Garden Wall

illustration of three dinosaurs, one orange triceratops, a pink velociraptor, and a green trex

illustration of four kid characters in a snowball fight (two throwing, two running from)

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COwrite @cowrite.bsky.social · 24d

ALSO did you know we'll have a RECORDING available? If you want to join but can't make it on the 18th, you can still sign up for access to a recording!

Paige Terlip @pterlip.bsky.social · 24d

There is still time to sign up for @cowrite.bsky.social's Fundamentals of Writing for Kids and Teens on September 18!

It'll be a lot of fun, and #amquerying authors there will be querying strategies and tips! Grab your spot today.

www.cowritecollective.com/event-detail...

#writingsky #amwriting

Fundamentals of Writing for Kids & Teens | cowrite

Children's Literature ranges from books for the smallest infant all the way up to teens. Join us for a discussion of the kid lit categories and what sets each category apart with historical notes and ...

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Paige Terlip @pterlip.bsky.social · 24d

There is still time to sign up for @cowrite.bsky.social's Fundamentals of Writing for Kids and Teens on September 18!

It'll be a lot of fun, and #amquerying authors there will be querying strategies and tips! Grab your spot today.

www.cowritecollective.com/event-detail...

#writingsky #amwriting

Fundamentals of Writing for Kids & Teens | cowrite

Children's Literature ranges from books for the smallest infant all the way up to teens. Join us for a discussion of the kid lit categories and what sets each category apart with historical notes and ...

www.cowritecollective.com

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Paige Terlip @pterlip.bsky.social · 24d

So excited to have @dvpit.bsky.social coming to Blue Sky! Writers mark your calendars!

#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 24d

Less than a month until #DVpit, a pitch event for marginalized creators looking to find an agent & get traditionally published! Here's a reminder of the rules!
For more guidelines & info go to dvpit.carrd.co
See you all at DVpit on October 8th, 2025!
#writersky #booksky

#DVpit (Diverse Voices Pitch) is a Bluesky event for marginalized creators that have been historically underrepresented in publishing to pitch their work to agents & editors.
Post your pitch on Bluesky on Wednesday, Oct 8, 2025 between 8AM ET - 8PM ET.
Your pitch must include the #DVpit hashtag (illustrators pitching their art must use #DVArt)
A like ❤️ from an agent = a query request
A repost 🔁 from an editor = interest in submission once you've signed with an agent
A like ❤️ from an editor = editor who takes unagented submissions
Please do not like or repost a pitch if you are not an agent or an editor. Support other creators by replying to their pitch or quote-reposting their pitches.
Visit dvpit.carrd.co for more detailed guidelines.

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 28d

Congratulations to these bestselling authors repped by ABLA!

NYT: @grubreport.bsky.social and @laancham.bsky.social (ZOMBIE AND BRAIN ARE FRIENDS)

Indie: @sasmilledge.bsky.social (THE RAVEN BOYS graphic novel) and @wardjenkins.bsky.social (SPACE CASE gn

USA Today: Tigest Girma (IMMORTAL DARK)

USA Today screenshot of Immortal Dark at 34

Indie Bestseller screenshot of The Raven Boys the Graphic novel

NYT bestseller screenshot of Zombie and Brain are Friends at number 5

Indie bestseller screenshot of space case the graphic novel at number 3

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Paige Terlip @pterlip.bsky.social · 29d

IMMORTAL DARK is back on the USA Today Bestseller list at #34!! 🎉

If you want to secure your SPECIAL edition of the sequel, ETERNAL RUIN out Nov 4, be sure to pre-order your copy today. These gorgeous sprayed edges are sure to sell out fast!

www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/tiges...

Immortal Dark by Girma, Tigest
An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! An Instant Indie Bestseller! A USA Today Bestseller! "Entirely irresistible. Immortal Dark takes the best parts of..." Genre: Vampires Sentient Houses Morally Gray Characters Villainous Romantic Leads Dark Academia
Genre: Vampires, Fantasy - Romance, People & Places - Africa
Published: August 26, 2025
Previous Rank: n/a

With Immortal Dark cover

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COwrite @cowrite.bsky.social · Sep 8

COwrite's FREE open office hours are tomorrow! Sign up today and join @pterlip.bsky.social for an hour of open discussion about the publishing industry. Ask her all your burning questions and connect with other authors!

9/9: 6pm – 7pm MDT
Virtual!

www.cowritecollective.com/event-detail...

Fall Open Office Hours! | cowrite

Join literary agent, Paige Terlip for COwrite's fall open office hours! Ask your burning questions about writing, publishing, or breaking into the industry.

www.cowritecollective.com

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Paige Terlip @pterlip.bsky.social · Sep 5

Oh thank you for pointing out! Correct link here:

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Fundamentals of Writing for Kids & Teens | cowrite

Children's Literature ranges from books for the smallest infant all the way up to teens. Join us for a discussion of the kid lit categories and what sets each category apart with historical notes and ...

www.cowritecollective.com

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Paige Terlip @pterlip.bsky.social · Aug 25

#Kidlit writers of #booksky! Grab your spot for @cowrite.bsky.social's virtual Fundamentals of Writing for Kids & Teens class on Sep 18!

We'll chat about all things kid lit, including query tips and tricks!
www.cowritecollective.com/event-detail...

#amwriting #amquerying #writingsky

Cowrite class: The fundamentals of writing for kids and teens. Virtual Sept 18 6-7:3-pm MT. Join us for an overview of kid lit and what sets each category apart, including historical notes, examples, and query tips and tricks. Image of girl writing in note book.

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Paige Terlip @pterlip.bsky.social · Aug 22

Query Box update! #amquerying authors, I am catching up and am now onto July queries. If you submitted before July and haven't received a response it means you're in my "maybe" pile!

I respond to all properly submitted queries, so if you haven't heard from me I'm still considering.

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COwrite @cowrite.bsky.social · Aug 21

Did you hear we have some FREE offerings this fall? 👀

➡️Office hours session with lit agent @pterlip.bsky.social: Sep 9 @ 6pm MT

➡️Hybrid group writing session: in-person in Lafayette, CO or virtually, Sep 27 @ 10am MT

Reserve your spot & see all our classes!
www.cowritecollective.com/event-list

Schedule | COwrite

Register for COwrite's upcoming writing classes, intensives, and workshops.

www.cowritecollective.com

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Bex Glendining @lgions.bsky.social · Aug 21

On Starlit Shores - available for preorder from wherever you buy books ✨

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Kristie Choi @kristiechoi.bsky.social · Aug 13

It’s official—All the Tomorrows After by Joanne Yi is not only an Indies Introduce, it’s also an Indies Next Pick! I am so grateful for all the Indie love for this gorgeous book 🥰

The book cover of All the Tomorrows After by Joanne Yi, which is a blue background with yellow and green ginkgo leaves falling. Text on the poster says “An Indies Next/Indies Introduce Selection!” Below that is a quote, “A book that all should read.” Attributed to Audrey I-Wei Huang, Belmont Books, Melmont, MA

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Paige Terlip @pterlip.bsky.social · Aug 12

Attention #booksky! Are you interested in learning the ins & outs of kid lit? Are you looking for some query tips & submission strategies? Join @cowrite.bsky.social for our VIRTUAL class: The Fundamentals of Writing for Kids & Teens on Sep 18!

www.cowritecollective.com/event-detail...

#amwriting

Fundamentals of Writing for Kids & Teens | cowrite

Children's Literature ranges from books for the smallest infant all the way up to teens. Join us for a discussion of the kid lit categories and what sets each category apart with historical notes and ...

www.cowritecollective.com

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Paige Terlip @pterlip.bsky.social · Aug 11

The COwrite classes are live! There are some great workshop opportunities as well as free events and publishing business classes!

See all the fall classes here: www.cowritecollective.com/event-list

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COwrite @cowrite.bsky.social · Aug 11

COwrite fall classes are live!!

Interested in growing as a writer and connecting with creative community? Join us for one of our fall classes!

www.cowritecollective.com

New Classes Fall 2025 for COwrite with black and white image of man writing with blue background.

Text: Interested in growing as a writer and connecting with creative community? Join us for one of our fall classes!
www.cowritecollective.com

Open Office Hours:
Tuesday, September 9
6pm-7pm MT
Virtual!
Free event
Join literary agent, Paige Terlip for open office hours! Come with your burning questions about writing, publishing, or breaking into the industry. This virtual session is meant to help publishing feel more transparent and accessible!

Fundamentals of Writing for Kids and Teens
Kid lit ranges from books for the smallest infant all the way up to teens. Join us for an overview of kid lit categories and what sets each category apart, including historical notes and examples from popular books.
Great for anyone interested in query tricks for Kid Lit projects
Thursday, September 18
6pm-7:30pm MT
Virtual!

Cowrite Group Writing Meetup
We will provide prompts if you need a little inspiration or you can free write!
September 27
10am-12pm MT

Virtual & In-Person @
East Simpson Coffee Company
Lafayette, CO
Join COwrite for our first FREE open writing day! Bring any project you want to work on and meet up with our creative community. This is a time to be creative and connect with other local writers—so whether you write 10,000 words or 10, we hope you enjoy this time to cultivate community while you work.

YA and Adult Workshop class
Join our 5-week fall Adult/YA fiction workshop. Workshop your novel with a small group of creatives (max of 8 per group). Get ready to create, critique, and connect!
Tuesdays evening!
Sept 30-Oct 28
6-8pm MT
Virtual!

Query Workshop Class
Virtual one-day workshop to polish up your query / book pitch! Learn how to wow agents and get those full manuscript requests! Workshop your query and get feedback from a group of fellow writers and a literary agent.
Saturday, October 11
10am-12pm MT
Virtual!

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