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P.S. Literary Agency @psliterary.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

"Send me upmarket fiction that explores complicated interpersonal relationships, like THE WEDDING PEOPLE and SHARK HEART." Rose Ferrao #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/

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Laurie Dennison @lauriedennison.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

I am open to queries! I don’t know how long I’ll stay open, but here’s a little #mswl - -Book club fiction that feels like someone turned Noah Kahan’s Downfall, Willing and Able, or Haircut into a novel -Suspense with a horror edge, and bonus points if it has a romantic element #writingcommunity

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P.S. Literary Agency @psliterary.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

"Send me books with older protagonists like the THURSDAY MURDER CLUB but speculative." @madisonpotter.bsky.social #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/

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Jane Friedman @janefriedman.com · 07/05/2026

Are you writing your novel in omniscient POV (the "god like" POV)? Though all-knowing, an omniscient narrator need not be neutral. It will often make a stronger impression on the reader if they’re opinionated. Insight from @heathergarbo.bsky.social.

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Nailing Omniscient POV: 5 Guidelines to Captivate (Not Confuse) Readers | Jane Friedman

Omniscient POV might be resurging, thanks to some recent bestsellers. To use it well, remember three C’s: clarity, consistency, and control.

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Heather Garbo @heathergarbo.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

#MSWL Let’s hear it for more 40+ protagonists!

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Manuscript Wish List® @manuscriptwishlist.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Hello Friends! Welcome to #MSWL Day 2026! 🎉 This is our second ever #MSWL Day on Bluesky. We’re happy you’re here! You can, as of TODAY, search Bluesky and ManuscriptWishList.com posts at once: manuscriptwishlist.com/smart-search. All posts are verified by a human who works in publishing. ☕

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

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P.S. Literary Agency @psliterary.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

"I'm on the hunt for a submission on misandry. I'm open to all categories and formats: essay collection, narrative nonfiction, short story collection with misandry as a common theme, memoir manifesto, etc." CeCe Lyra #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

If you’re zip-tying grandmas protesting losing health care maybe you’re not the good guys in the story?

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Helen Lane @helenlane.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

I am now open to all the genres I represent through till 31st August. That includes: Fantasy, Sci Fi, Horror, Romance, Thriller, Action and Adventure, and YA Fantasy. I look forward to reading your subs.

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ALT: a white cat is laying on its back with the words gimme gimme written above it

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P.S. Literary Agency @psliterary.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

"You Don't start out writing good stuff. You start out writing crap and thinking it’s good stuff, and then gradually you get better at it. That’s why I say one of the most valuable traits is persistence." —Octavia E. Butler

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Heather Garbo @heathergarbo.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

I’m only a few chapters into small press debut author Alexandria Faulkenbury’s new book, SOMEWHERE PAST THE END, but I’m already hooked! I loved doing this interview with her on her experiences working with a small press.

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Interview with a Small Press Debut Author: Alexandria Faulkenbury (Plus Read Her Query Letter!)

Alexandria's Debut, Somewhere Past the End, Releases on May 20, 2025

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Heather Garbo @heathergarbo.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Hey North Carolina friends! The NC court of appeals just upheld a challenge against the validity of 60,000 votes in the state’s Supreme Court election which means 60k people must reverify their votes for them to count. Check if you’re on the list at thegriffinlist.com. And please share!

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The Griffin List

A list of 60,273 North Carolina voters – these are registered voters who showed ID to early vote in the November 2024 election – whose votes Jefferson Griffin wants to not be counted. ...

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Heather Garbo @heathergarbo.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Just a reminder…if you have a book emergency tomorrow, visit your local indie bookstore, order it through bookshop.org (also indies!), buy it used from ThriftBooks.com, or check it out from your library. And you can actually do this any day but especially tomorrow for #economicblackout.

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Bookshop: Buy books online. Support local bookstores.

An online bookstore that financially supports local independent bookstores and gives back to the book community.

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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 28/02/2025

CALL TO ACTION: Call your representatives at (202) 224-3121 and ask what criteria they plan to use when “vetting” their constituents.

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Heather Garbo @heathergarbo.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

I analyzed 164 women’s fiction debut deals announced in 2024 to see what I could learn about which types of stories publishers were acquiring. Here’s what I found…

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10 Insights I Learned from Analyzing the 2024 Women’s Fiction Debut Deals

'90s Nostalgia, Feminist Rage, and The Most Frequently Used Comp Titles

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Heather Garbo @heathergarbo.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

What’s the biggest leap you’ve ever taken? This year we made a cross-country move. We’d only visited once, knew no one and had no jobs there. Some days it’s hard, some days it’s exhilarating. You might think this has nothing to do with writing, but here’s why I’ve learned it totally does…

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The Midlife Pivot: If Not Now, Then When?

What Do Moving Cross-Country and Writing Have in Common? A Lot More Than You'd Think

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Heather Garbo @heathergarbo.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

My first Write Your Next Chapter Substack is all about the insidious internalized beliefs that stifle our writing voices, which I’ve found is especially true for women writers. I know I’m guilty of doing some of these. How many ring true for you?

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Are You Still Seeking Permission to Write?

The Insidious Internalized Beliefs that May Be Stifling Your Writing Voice

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Heather Garbo @heathergarbo.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Hey writers, #MSWL Day is coming to Bluesky this Feb 12! See details below…

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Literary Pearls @literarypearls.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

"Tolerance becomes a crime when applied to evil." Thomas Mann

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Literary Pearls @literarypearls.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist” James Baldwin

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