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Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Editing Tales is having a summer sale on select services for anybody looking for an editor for their query packages, first chapters, partials, and more. DM, email (editingtales25(at)gmail(dot)com, or use the contact form on my site to ask any questions, receive a quote, or to book! #bookediting

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Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

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 · 27/08/2025

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! ❤️

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Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

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 · 22/08/2025

✨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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Stephanie Owens @stephanieowens.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

🐐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 · 07/08/2025

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.

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Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

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! 💗

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lit agent tasneem motala @seraphecda.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

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 · 25/07/2025

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

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Query Amanda Carbonell at Belcastro Literary Agency

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Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

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 · 22/07/2025

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 · 22/07/2025

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 · 07/07/2025

Hello! I wanted to provide a bit of clarity on some of my rejections currently, a bit of insight into my brain. A thread: For starters, at this current moment there a few reasons for some of my rejections, the main one is word count. Typically, for myself, if anything is over 100K, I'm 1/?

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Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Hi, just reminding everybody due to the increase of emails I’ve been getting. I do NOT accept queries sent to my email. Any queries sent there (unless previously discussed) will be deleted unseen. I only accept queries through my query manager form. Thank you!

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Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Forgot to post here too! I have a small handful of subs left in my inbox to read through and I just know this is going to be SO difficult. But, in other news, I’ve decided to open to queries! 🎉 send me all your horror, romance, MG, & more 🩷 QueryTracker.net/query/3570

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a group of people dressed in halloween costumes are dancing together .

Alt: a group of people dressed in halloween costumes ( from left to right Michael Meyers, Pennywise, Jason Vorhees, & Scream) are dancing together

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Stephanie Owens @stephanieowens.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

🎉 HOORAY! My sensory #boardbook is ON SUB! 🐶👦 Join a silly pup & his toddler bestie as they romp through all the colors of the 🌈! Bursting with color, texture & interactive fun sure to tickle toddlers’ toes! 📞 @amandalitagent.bsky.social to be added to the sub list! #editors #publishers #kidlit

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Amanda Carbonell @editingtales.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

Hi #writingcommunity! This is @amandalitagent.bsky.social / @amandacarbonell25.bsky.social and I made a page dedicated to the editing services I offer 🩷 I’ll be posting query tips/advice and of course, updates for all things Editing Tales! #writers #freelanceeditor #bookeditor #books #querytips 1/2

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Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Hello! Here is an updated MSWL: amandalitagent.wordpress.com/agent-mswl/ I did my best to cover EVERYTHING, but please let me know if there needs to be some clarity anywhere. I want this to be accessible to EVERYONE. I have also updated my list on MSWL's site. I don't have an open date as of yet 1/2

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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 · 14/06/2025

Today! Can’t wait to hear these pitches!! I still have a few slots available for any author looking to pitch me 🩷 I cannot wait to connect to you all!

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Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

At $2,100/$8,000 needed at the moment to evacuate Mariam and her mom 🙌🏼 LET’S GOoooo!!

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Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Authors I cannot wait to hear your pitches this weekend!! 🩷🎉

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Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

✨pls share✨ I’m at $1,200/$4,000 of my goal this week to help evacuate Mariam’s mom. If you can donate and/or share, I would be so grateful! GFM: www.gofundme.com/f/urgent-hel... 32Auction: www.32auctions.com/KL4CAuction

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Donate to URGENT: Help Evacuate Mariam's Family from Gaza, organized by Sandra Proudman

My name is Sandra, I’m an author and literary agent from the US and I … Sandra Proudman needs your support for URGENT: Help Evacuate Mariam's Family from Gaza

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Becca Podos @beccapodos.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Wishing a righteous and restorative Pride to the incredible authors I’ve had the great luck to partner with over the years, whose queer stories for folks of all ages make the world a better (and gayer) place ❤️‍🔥

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Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Just wanted to let everybody know that I will be a bit slow on responses to all nudges as my grandma unfortunately passed away, and I've been helping to plan the funeral. The funeral is today and tomorrow. I hope to be back to reading mid-next week.

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Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Just a little update: I planned to open to queries this month, but I may have to push that back until I am caught up on submissions and client work 💗 more soon!

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Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

I would love to connect with more acquiring editors in KidLit, especially anybody looking for picture books (non-fiction or fiction) 🩷

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Ashlee MacCallum @ashleedani.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Having a little fun with my #WIP today. Check out the editor's guide to THE REGISTER OF LOST TREASURE #MG #agented @amandalitagent.bsky.social

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Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Just as an update, I am behind on my submissions but will be getting back to everybody as soon as I can.

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Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

If any editors are interested in checking out a chapter book that is a touch of JUMANJI x MAGIC TREE HOUSE filled with cryptids and other mythical creatures, please reach out. I would love to send it your way!

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Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

I would LOVE to do more in person conferences! If anybody is ever looking to fill any spots, please, let's connect 💗

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Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Going to try to be more present on here, X is literal AI trash.

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Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Having a wonderful time listening to all of your pitches! 🩷

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Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

So excited to be attending the in-person writers conference in New Haven this Friday, March 28th! I cannot wait to hear your amazing pitches! 🩷

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Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

I’ll be popping in & out of #LuckyPit #PopUpPit today! If I like your pitch, please use this query form and link your pitch under the referred by section: querytracker.net/query/3570/L...

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Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Hi #editors, my wonderful client @stephanieowens.bsky.social is on sub with a sweet picture book featuring a shy boy on his first day of kindergarten whose words don't want to come out. This story is currently out #onsub. Please contact me if you would like to see it in your inbox 🩷

The background is a soft mint green and the images in the corners from left to right (top and bottom) are: T-rex, Pterodactyl, Triceratops, and a brachiosaurus.

Text reads:

The Quiet Boy's Mighty ROAR!

When a young boy’s words go into hiding on his first day of kindergarten, he stomps into action with his roaring creativity to connect and communicate with his new classmates. Whether it’s showing off his dino-riffic style, crafting a special invitation note, or expressing his feelings through a playful puppet show, this brave little dino-fan proves that being himself is the fiercest thing of all–even when his words take a little longer to show up.

Author: Stephanie Owens
Agent: Amanda Carbonell
Belcastro Literary Agency

On Sub Now!

All images found on Canva and are being used for creative purposes only.

The background is a soft mint green and the dino images in the corners from left to right (top and bottom) are: T-rex, Pterodactyl, Triceratops, and a brachiosaurus.

Top Center Photo: A picture of a classroom with tables, chairs, bookshelves, maps and art work.
Middle Left Photo: A group of kids sitting around in a circle with their teacher.
Center Photo: A shy boy hiding.
Middle Right: A photo of a child's hands covered in paint.
Center Photo Bottom: An image of kids crossing the street to the school bus.

All images found on Canva and Pinterest and are being used for creative purposes only.

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Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

My wonderful client Nicole is officially out on sub! If any editors are looking for a hilarious Christmas book to add to their list, this one may be for you! Get ready to guide the sleigh with silly Comet who is tired of playing second fiddle to the shiny nosed favorite, Rudolph. 🎄 #onsub

Background is red with the top left and right border being golden snowflakes -- also in the top left corner are Christmas lights with stars and balls and on the right side there is a Christmas tree. The bottom left and right border are of an assortment of Christmas accessories like Christmas hats, presents, cookies, stars, and more. In the left bottom corner there is a cluster of golden stars and in the right corner there are strings of red and green Christmas lights.

Image Top Middle: A herd of reindeer.
Image Middle Left: Christmas lights.
Center Photo: A reindeer sitting in the snow.
Middle Right: An empty sleigh with red velvet seats in front of a Christmas tree.
Bottom Middle Photo: A fireplace with stockings hung and candles on the mantle, a white and green Christmas tree with decorations to the left, and presents.

Images found on Pinterest and Canva.

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Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Editors, keep your eyes peeled for @ashleedani.bsky.social's chapter book on sub today which is a mix of JUMANJI x THE MAGIC TREE HOUSE when a group of friends play with their new deck of cryptozoology cards only to be transported on a wild adventure to save these cryptid's from extinction!

Top Left: A group of friends sitting on a tree.
Top Middle: An image of a swamp with an alligator resting on a resting on a broken tree.
Top Right: A backpack in a forest, resting on the side of a tree.

Middle Left: A wooden foot-bridge in the center of a lake.
Center Photo: A snap of a bayou in Louisiana with text that reads, Welcome to Louisiana in the middle.
Middle Right: A house in the middle of the forest surrounded by wildflowers.

Bottom Left: A notebook resting on a tree stump.
Bottom Middle: A colony of honey bees.
Bottom Right: A map with the word, wilderness, in the center.

All photos found on Pinterest and are being used for creative purposes only!

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Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

I am OVER the moon to announce that I am now representing the incredibly talented @teachertoauthor.bsky.social! Her picture books filled with hijinks and silly characters, immediately pulled me in! I am SO excited to bring her stories to the world! 🩷 Welcome to @belcastroagency.bsky.social

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Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

As a reminder: I am in my inbox today so responses will be faster. My response times will vary anywhere between minutes to weeks depending on where I’m at. Passes are based on what I am personally looking for. What might not be the right fit for me does not mean it won’t be the perfect fit for

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Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Happy #MSWL Day! To celebrate, I will be opening to queries. I am opening to all authors until 2/19 and then I will only be open to marginalized authors from 2/19 - 3/5 and then I will be closing to catch up 💗 here is a link to my updated MSWL page: www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/am...

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Amanda Carbonell – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website

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Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Inbox Update - I am fully caught up on submissions/queries (aside from the most recent Picture Book Conference I attended). I want to take a moment to say that I tried to send back as much feedback as I could offer but I want to remind everyone to please take 1/?

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Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Emotional about the amount raised! Eternally grateful to everyone, truly. THANK YOU!!!! Will send emails in the coming days! Check your SPAM 🇵🇸💛

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Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Just an update on my query box: I am hoping to be mostly caught up this weekend! I did a lot of reading over the holidays/while being sick and I’m finally able to sit in an upright position to give feedback 🩷 please remember that a from me is NOT a never, it’s just not right now

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Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Hello! Just a friendly reminder, I only take queries through my Query Manager and I am currently closed to queries 🩷 anything sent to my email unless previously discussed will be deleted.

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Stephanie Owens @stephanieowens.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

✨My #PB featuring a sweet kindergartener starting school for the first time and losing his words is officially out on sub to #editors! This heartwarming PB offers a tender message of hope, self-expression, and acceptance for any child learning to navigate their feelings. #kidlit #writingcommunity

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Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Check out my clients adorable new website! 🩷

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Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Calling all #KidLit authors! I’m honored to be taking pitches at the Picture Book Creator Conference 🎉📚 Want insider tips on crafting a winning picture book? You don’t want to miss this! Use code AMANDA30 to get a discount. ✍️ Secure your spot now: allthingspicturebooks.com/pbcc?fbclid=Iw…

Three flowers sprouting from the grass below. Soft green background.

Text reads:

Picture Book Creators Conference
January 24th, 2025

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Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

Getting a new webinar together to kick off the New Year. If you want to chat opening pages, come join! www.ericsmithrocks.com/blog/2025/1/... And as always, if the price point is a problem, drop me a line. ❤️

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New Year, New Webinar: Mastering Your Opening Pages — ERIC SMITH

Well, here we are. 2025 is upon us. I did a little polling on social media about what kind of webinar folks would like to see from me in the New Year, and everyone seemed to be interested in discussi...

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