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Rachelle~Literary Agent

@rachelle-lit-agent.bsky.social
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Literary agent, hiker, reader, skier, bicycler, puzzler, mom to 20-somethings and a black lab. Everything about our agency is here: linktr.ee/gardnerliterary

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Rachelle~Literary Agent @rachelle-lit-agent.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Rachelle Gardner rgardner224.substack.com?r=2qf6s0&utm...
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Literary agent, hiker, reader, skier, bicycler, puzzler, mom to 20-somethings and a black lab. Click to read Rachelle Gardner on Substack. Launched a few seconds ago.
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Manuscript Wish List® @manuscriptwishlist.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our Second Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 26, 2026. 🎉🎉🎉 Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying. Learn more: manuscriptwishlist.com/2025/01/the-...
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The Next Official #MSWL Day: February 26, 2026 – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website
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Rachelle~Literary Agent @rachelle-lit-agent.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Hey @manuscriptwishlist.bsky.social. I’d love to be part of the Agent Starter pack!
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Rachelle~Literary Agent @rachelle-lit-agent.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
#MSWL We're looking for a nonfiction book for women, on mindfulness and spirituality in the great outdoors. Could be hiking, running, or travel. If you have something like this and a platform to support, let's talk! Submission info in link in bio.
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Rachelle~Literary Agent @rachelle-lit-agent.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
#MSWL We're open to queries! You can find us on QueryTracker and all the usual places. See our submissions page here: rachellegardner.com/submissions/
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Submissions | Rachelle Gardner
To have your project considered, it’s important that you do two things: (1) Make sure you know if your project fits into what I’m looking for, and (2) Read and follow our submission guidelines.
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Rachelle~Literary Agent @rachelle-lit-agent.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
#MSWL I'm looking for exciting nonfiction from subject matter experts on any topic of popular interest. You should be already a trusted voice on your topic, whether on social media, in a newsletter, or on a podcast.
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Rachelle~Literary Agent @rachelle-lit-agent.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Literary agents out here like, I wanted to read for a living and instead I'm constantly navigating a capitalist hellscape. Did I take a wrong turn somewhere? #publishing #books #writing
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Rachelle~Literary Agent @rachelle-lit-agent.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
#Writers Word count guidelines for each genre are important (and easily found via Google), so don't argue them if you're trying to break in to traditional publishing. What's acceptable from a debut author is very different from what a successful multi-published author can get away with. #publishing
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Rachelle~Literary Agent @rachelle-lit-agent.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
I'm goal-oriented & have a terrible time enjoying hobbies that are purely for fun and relaxation. If I can't assign a real purpose for the activity, I have a hard time sticking to it. I read, hike, bike, paddleboard & work out but I need hobbies I can do in my home, like in the evenings. Ideas?
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Rachelle~Literary Agent @rachelle-lit-agent.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Is there a time of year when you shouldn't query? It depends on the agency — some of them close to queries at certain times. Our agency is closed to queries from Thanksgiving through New Year's Day, and the month of July. Otherwise we're fair game.
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Rachelle~Literary Agent @rachelle-lit-agent.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Will self-publishing hurt your chances of traditional publishing? No. Will it help? Also probably no, unless your book has sold tens of thousands of copies at a price point comparable to trad books. Don't let your self-pub journey keep you from pursuing traditional if that's what you want. #writers
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Rachelle~Literary Agent @rachelle-lit-agent.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Writers always ask me what stands out in a query and makes me want the book. I'll put it back on you: when you see a new book, what makes you want to read it? It's different with each book, and it's specific to YOU. Same with us. Good writing, a fresh idea, something that sparks interest. #writers
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Rachelle~Literary Agent @rachelle-lit-agent.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
How do you know if it's your query letter or your writing that's the reason for the pass letters? Your query is important and there's a ton of focus on it, but often the underlying problem is your book itself. Maybe it doesn't have a strong enough hook, or maybe it doesn't seem interesting enough ⬇️
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Rachelle~Literary Agent @rachelle-lit-agent.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
I've seen so many pet pics on here, I figure I'd better start by introducing Andrew, 8yo black lab who spent his first 2 yrs being trained (by us) for Guide Dogs for the Blind, but could never give up his food stealing habit so he has been the leader of our family ever since.
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Rachelle~Literary Agent @rachelle-lit-agent.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
I'm the founder of Gardner Literary. We are 5 agents representing authors of fiction & nonfiction. We have authors writing about race, parenting, history, wellness, spirituality and more. We have authors writing historical fiction and others writing contemporary fiction. See website for submissions.
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