As both an editor & a literary agent, I know opening pages are CRUCIAL to hooking readers. Here are 21 elements I look for (+ a bonus!) as an agent & as an editor who can help you prepare your opening pages for agents' eyes! #WritingCommunity #AmWriting foxxeditorial.com/2024/09/14/21-…

QueryManager is open! Can’t wait to see what you’ll send ☺️

A PSA to be very careful about the writing groups you join. There ARE people out there who will read your work and not only steal your idea, but take your characters, plot, and major themes as their own. It’s even scarier when these people are in positions of power. Be on guard.

My productivity today was driven by my 3yo sitting next to me as I worked saying “SEND A EMAIL!”

Some Important Links🚨 ✨Website: morganchughes.com ✨#MSWL: manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/morg… ✨Query Me: querymanager.com/query/morganhu… ✨FinePrint: fineprintlit.com

Authors, stop worrying about trends. By the time you chase one, it’s over. Write the story that keeps you up at night. #WritingCommunity

Check out this interview with the fabulous Paige Terlip youtu.be/bhDSRAl152A #WritingCommunity #amquerying

new Tuesday new peek behind the curtain

I have my #querymanager down to under 80 undecided queries! I can see light at the end of the tunnel. ***ignores the fact she has about 40 fulls to read because so many fabulous authors sent their work***

A teacher at a rural HS in Michigan emailed me. It's awful she must resort to asking authors for donations. I'm 100% saying yes. If you write young adult and would be willing to donate a copy, DM me and I'll give you the school name and address. #WritingCommunity Please share!

I will be closing Oct 1 to queries. I likely won’t open again until 2025.

Cries in TBR

Weren’t you going to send me your query? querymanager.com/query/ArtHouse…

Hi #amquerying writers! I'm re-opening to queries on September 30 on QueryManager. Here's a not-so-quick thread on what I'm looking for. #mswl

Please make note of this as we ask you query one agent at a time. Please wait to hear back before querying a new agent.

Query Mara!!!!

Great perspective and insight into a career in publishing. janefriedman.com/self-publishin…

Friendly reminder: All emailed queries will be deleted.

I really liked this approach and breakdown of receiving feedback on your MS: open.substack.com/pub/parkerpeev…