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A post from a couple of month ago with an interesting discussion. We enjoyed reading it then and, today, the topic is still relevant to querying authors. #amwriting #amquerying #writersky

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Madelyn Knecht ✨🌈 @madelynknecht.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Do not trust AI with your health. Do not trust AI with your health. Do not trust AI with your health.

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Madelyn Knecht ✨🌈 @madelynknecht.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

There’s something validating about a doctor actually ordering tests when you bring up your symptoms

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Madelyn Knecht ✨🌈 @madelynknecht.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

So excited to welcome Juniper to the team! Her cozy fantasy gave me ALL the feels. Editors, if you're a fan of Delicious in Dungeon, keep an eye out for this one 👀

New client Juniper Wrenley Storm Literary Agency

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Madelyn Knecht ✨🌈 @madelynknecht.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Got this amazing art back for my WIP 😍 this YA queer speculative horror with the messiest girls full of rage is so dear to my heart 💖 Character: Rory Age: 16 Description: Full of rage she can't control. Artist: _Liina__ on Twitter

Image of brunette teen with mullet, earrings, bi pin, and clawed fingers glaring straight ahead

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Madelyn Knecht ✨🌈 @madelynknecht.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Write the book that would make your middle school teacher call your parents in for a meeting.

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Madelyn Knecht ✨🌈 @madelynknecht.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

If you approach social media like you’re trying to get fans or followers, you’ll burn out quickly. Focus on building community and finding likeminded writers. Friends. It’ll be much more fulfilling. #writersky #writingcommunity

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Madelyn Knecht ✨🌈 @madelynknecht.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

So incredibly excited to welcome Aminah to my team here at Storm! Her art is so fun and colorful and full of energy. I can't wait to share it! #illustrator #pbillustrator

Art of three schoolgirls jumping/running

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Madelyn Knecht ✨🌈 @madelynknecht.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Sometimes all we need is some time away 💖

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Madelyn Knecht ✨🌈 @madelynknecht.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

What if I just wrote an entire article about how iCarly ruined children's empathy

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Madelyn Knecht ✨🌈 @madelynknecht.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Goodnight, sweet girl. We miss you so much already. ❤️🌈

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Madelyn Knecht ✨🌈 @madelynknecht.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Trying to convince me, a neurodivergent writer, that you can’t write without AI because you’re neurodivergent is a losing game, btw.

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Madelyn Knecht ✨🌈 @madelynknecht.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

I’m struggling to understand how we’re “proving” things are AI when we know AI detectors are currently garbage? And why pull a $2.5mil deal just on that suspicion, esp if English isn’t the author’s first language? I don’t like the implications it has for ESL authors…

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Madelyn Knecht ✨🌈 @madelynknecht.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Reminder that I’ll be open for the first week of August starting this Saturday! Here’s a bit about what I’m looking for… #MSWL #amquerying

Madelyn Knecht’s Agent manuscript wishlist what I’m looking for

Author/illustrators -graphic novels, queer stories (both speculative and not) similar to The Magic Fish, Bloom, Squad

Young adult fantasy and horror, BIPOC stories, queer stories, genuine-sounding teen voices similar to voyage of the damned, their vicious games, legend of the white snake, and kill creatures

Middle grade fantasy, mystery and adventure, BIPOC stories, queer stories, books for boys that encourage empathy, similar to Artemis fowl, Lockwood and co, the last dragon on mars, Amari and the night brothers

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Madelyn Knecht ✨🌈 @madelynknecht.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

The older I get, the more I love frogs. They’re just cool little guys

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Madelyn Knecht ✨🌈 @madelynknecht.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Writers: limit your stage directions. If one motion from your character indicates an emotion, we don't need a second in the same sentence. Examples of stage directions: -sigh -frown -look/stare/glare -crossing arms -furrow brows -purse lips -smile/smirk #writersky #writingadvice

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Madelyn Knecht ✨🌈 @madelynknecht.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

It constantly blows my mind how some writers think it's totally fine to bash their peers by saying all modern books "suck" as a reason why they, themselves, haven't been published. 😐 #writersky

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Madelyn Knecht ✨🌈 @madelynknecht.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

A lot of the work you do on your book won't end up on the page. #amwriting #writingcommunity

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Madelyn Knecht ✨🌈 @madelynknecht.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Across all my submissions, I'm seeing a TON of passive voice and past progressive (which often gets mistaken for passive voice) People don't realize this, but it slows your pace down *significantly* #amwriting #writersky

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Madelyn Knecht ✨🌈 @madelynknecht.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Inbox update: -Queries from June and older are in my maybe pile -Working slowly through fulls (out of order, sorry) -Still reading through queries from July #amquerying #amwriting #writingcommunity

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Madelyn Knecht ✨🌈 @madelynknecht.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

A quick dirty guide to COMP TITLES: DO I NEED COMP TITLES? Yes WHY? 1) Positioning in the market 2) Shows awareness of the market 3) Gives you the chance to point out why your book is different #writersky #amquerying 1/4🧵

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Storm Literary Agency @stormliterary.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Welcome Robin!

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Robin @jesusurbanist.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Friends!!! Huge news!! I have a literary agent! (!!!) I'm writing a book!

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Madelyn Knecht ✨🌈 @madelynknecht.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Excited to welcome Robin to Team MadHope! I can't wait to get this actionable nonfiction about community, isolation, religion, and the path to change in a world centered around cars, in front of editors 🤩 @jesusurbanist.bsky.social

New client. Woman in purple shirt. Reverend Robin L Owen

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Madelyn Knecht ✨🌈 @madelynknecht.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Things I've offered on since becoming an agent: 1 YA horror 2 Adult fantasy 1 Artist 1 Nonfiction #amagenting #amquerying

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Madelyn Knecht ✨🌈 @madelynknecht.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

I reached one of my first-year agenting goals 🥹

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Madelyn Knecht ✨🌈 @madelynknecht.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Told my boss I used to be a theatre kid and she said “that makes a lot of sense” 💀

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Madelyn Knecht ✨🌈 @madelynknecht.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

How it feels to know you shouldn’t rise to ragebait but you have an incessant need to explain to people why they’re wrong

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Madelyn Knecht ✨🌈 @madelynknecht.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

re: personalization in queries: don't worry about it. Personalization is nice to have, but it isn't make or break your chances. And it often doesn't mean much if the extent is "my book matches your wishlist." Agents are going to assume it matches, since you're sending it. #amquerying #writersky

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Madelyn Knecht ✨🌈 @madelynknecht.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

I really, really dislike the rising sentiment that we should take away programs for Boomers because they had it better than us. It ignores the fact that poverty has always existed and been a factor, and there are disabled elderly individuals who literally could not live without these programs.

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Madelyn Knecht ✨🌈 @madelynknecht.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Is this a safe space to say I never liked Zutara 🧍‍♀️

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Madelyn Knecht ✨🌈 @madelynknecht.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

What is the first book you read that made you say, "I want to be a writer"? #writersky #writersofbluesky #writingcommunity

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Madelyn Knecht ✨🌈 @madelynknecht.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Publishing is slow. We're talking six months for a reply slow. Two years+ for a book deal slow. It's completely fine if you don't want to wait & want to get your book out there. But… #writersky #writingcommunity

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Madelyn Knecht ✨🌈 @madelynknecht.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Two of my biggest pieces of advice for authors: 1. Find your people 2. Keep writing #amwriting #writingcommunity #writersky

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Madelyn Knecht ✨🌈 @madelynknecht.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Yall, AI is not writing form rejection letters from agents. There’s just typical language we use and only so many ways we can politely pass on something #writingcommunity

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Madelyn Knecht ✨🌈 @madelynknecht.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Felt brave over the weekend and sent some emails and now I'm wondering if they went to spam or if they *look* like spam 🫠

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Madelyn Knecht ✨🌈 @madelynknecht.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

I had an amazing time this past weekend taking pitches for Writing Away Refuge (my spots were completely booked! wow!!), and want to share some advice for pitching your book to agents (or editors) in person or on Zoom: #writersky #amquerying #writingcommunity

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Madelyn Knecht ✨🌈 @madelynknecht.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

If I click on your blog and the first image is an AI-generated image, I'm immediately out.

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Madelyn Knecht ✨🌈 @madelynknecht.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Dear authors, Your debut novel is not the first novel you write or query, but the first novel you publish. Sincerely, me #writersky #writingcommunity

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Madelyn Knecht ✨🌈 @madelynknecht.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Air conditioning went out last night in Texas 🫠 made it through the night and had someone come look at it this morning, so it should cool off soon. In the meantime, this gremlin stole my spot in front of the fan 😅

Tricolor mini Australian shepherd smiling

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Stay tuned for a fun announcement next week, Monday, July 13, 2026! Hint: Make sure to shine up your queries! #dvpit

#DVpit 2026
Stay Tuned for a fun announcement on July 13, 2026
Follow dvpit.bsky.social to stay in touch

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