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Sandra Proudman

@sandraproudman.bsky.social
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YA Author www.writesandrawrite.com Salvación (Out 5/20/25) Preorder: read.macmillan.com/lp/salvacion-978… Relit (Out Now!) The House Where Death Lives (Out Now!) Literary Associate at Gallt & Zacker www.readsandraread.com

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Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
#AskDV I don’t think you need to talk about both sides. But unfortunately, I do think it’s still hard to be critical of Israel. Just heard a panel where a bookstore was heavily harassed for platforming muslim voices. Just being aware zionists are very vocal, loud and often angry is important.
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Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
#AskDV A lot of folks are looking for horror, mystery, thrillers. I’m still gravitating toward really strong contemporary stories. I also think survival stories are minimal and could do really well. For fantasy really unique magic systems.
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Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
#AskDV Not impossible but I do think the market is still skewing YA to older audiences more than younger.
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Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
#AskDV I think for a lot of folks it would be unless the sample pages were incredible. There are editors in sci-fi fantasy that don’t look at manuscripts over 120,000 words now.
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Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
#AskDV Contract word counts are much shorter this year. I always like yo say 85k is a great place to be.
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Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
#AskDV Themes and diction tend to be big factors. If you’re thinking your story if made into a movie would be rated R then it’s probably for the adult market.
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Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
#AskDV IMO 45-58k might be a good place to start!
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Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
#AskDV Absolutely! I have several clients that aren’t based in the US!
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Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
#AskDV You can see the query record on QueryManager. Sometimes I check but I usually only do so after I’m interested in learning more to see if someone else at my agency has the manuscript.
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Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
#AskDV I always recommend focusing on the character arc in your pitch and query, covering your character’s turning points that take them from who they were at the beginning to who they’ve become by the end.
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Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
#AskDV I usually recommend at the end of Chapter 3 or sooner for the adult space. Even sooner for KidLit. But these do vary! The biggest thing is to ground the reader first in a typical life or day of your character before their life changes.
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Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
I actually love when authors write diversely! It helps to also diversify your income stream as an author. So if you’re looking to write full-time one day this is a great way to get there.
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Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
I think that early reader programs like the I Can Read! series are still doing well and are there and have diverse creatives. I would love to see more focused on diverse authors and illustrators for sure. A lot of these are IPs though so created in-house because of the selling points.
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Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
#AskDV As long as you mention it in you query and that agent doesn’t mention they’re not open to seeing the same story again. I would just be sure to mention it in your query!
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Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
#AskDV Great question! I always recommend only having one to three scenes per chapter. If you are changing settings more times that’s a sign to cut or merge. And of course every scene should contribute to the story arc. If not enough is happening/your character hasn’t changed you can likely remove.
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Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
#AskDV I’ll echo this!!!
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Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Great question!! It’s hard to predict but I do think folks are still eager for my thrillers and mystery projects across age groups!
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Children's Bookshelf @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
New deals announced for @annamwrites.bsky.social @sandraproudman.bsky.social @tehlormejia.bsky.social + more buff.ly/TzKGC1Q
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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Join us for #AskDV on SEPT 24, 2026 @ 1-2PM ET on Bluesky for a Q&A before #DVpit with agents @jimmccarthydgb.bsky.social @laurenabramo.bsky.social @stutitelidevara.bsky.social @rebeccaw04.bsky.social @sandraproudman.bsky.social For rules: dvpit.carrd.co/#askdv
Thursday, September 24 2026 @ 10am - 11am Pacific / 1pm - 2pm Eastern

Join us on Bluesky for a Q&A with agents before #DVpit!

To participate, post your questions on Bluesky with the #AskDV hashtag between 
10-11AM Pacific/1-2PM Eastern on September 24, 2026. Agents will be looking through the hashtag for questions to answer.

for rules & info: dvpit.carrd.co/#askdv

Lauren Abramo
Jim McCarthy
Rebecca Podos
Sandra Proudman
Stuti Telidevara
Rebecca Williamson
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Susan Metallo @metallowrites.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Cover Reveal time!! So excited to share this YA historical romance with the world. :)
The cover of hearts on the table shows two girls,  one in masculine attire and one in feminine attire arranged in a playing card format against a blue back drop. Text reads: As WWI rages, a 17- year-old English Feminist with a penchant for thrashing men at cards finds herself stranded on an enemy island and tangled in the last mess she'd ever expect: love. 9.22.26
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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
#Giveaway Time to prepare for #DVpit! Enter from July 13-18, 2026 to win query and/or first pages critiques from agents! TO ENTER: • repost this post • AND reply with your category & genre! (e.g. YA Fantasy) • Entries must be for completed, unpublished work. Full rules: dvpit.carrd.co#giveaway
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Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
The 3rd Annual KidLit4Ceasefire fundraiser ends in less than an hour! Still lots of amazing items without bids: www.32auctions.com/KidLit4Cease...
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Third Annual #KidLit4Ceasefire Fundraiser
Silent auction 'Third Annual #KidLit4Ceasefire Fundraiser' hosted online at 32auctions.
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Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Beyond honored that Salvación was included in Kirkus’s Best Teen & YA Fantasy and Science Fiction of 2025 list among so many other greats 🥰 Kirkus has supported Salvación so much this past year and I am forever grateful.
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Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Book News! LOVE IN THE OASIS, my dual-pov dystopian romance from Joy Revolution coming out next year is now: THE END OF US Same dystopian story More dystopian title ✌🏼 PS I have seen the cover mockup and it’s fabulous!
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Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Tonight we fume. Tomorrow we fight. And fighting begins with a plan. EVERYONE needs to show up to vote every election. We can’t ever have another Republican dominated Congress. And we can’t ever elect more coward-ass Democrats. It will take time, but we WILL fix this.
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Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
I'M WRITING MORE BOOKS! LOST AND DARLING THINGS is my next YA fantasy with @WednesdayBooks and is a retelling of Peter Pan following an immortal teen bruja! P.S. It's also already on Goodreads! bit.ly/GoodreadsLos...
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Children's Bookshelf @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
New book deals announced for @as-king.bsky.social @studioespinosa.bsky.social @sandraproudman.bsky.social + more
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Rights Report: Week of November 3, 2025
New deals for Susan Dennard, Danielle Sullivan, Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, and others.
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Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Excited to be launching a street team for my YA dual-POV dystopian romance coming out fall ‘26 🥰 No requirement except having a bookish account! bit.ly/LoveInTheOas...
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Léa Charbonnier @cleadraw.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
👋Hi #PortfolioDay, are you looking for an artist for your next project? I am your girl. Book cover, graphic novel, promotional artwork, you can email me or for publishing inquiries you can contact my agent @sandraproudman.bsky.social 💕 #coverreveal #bookcover #graphicnovel #Queerart #picturebooks
A woman is sitting with her guitar. In her back a man is looking at her. Two regency men are kissing next to a pond at night. A young teen girl is playing handball. Two teen are sitting on the edge of a pool.
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We Need Diverse Books @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Celebrate Indigenous storytelling this #IndigenousPeoplesDay — and every day! — with these new and upcoming releases from Heartdrum! Here’s every Heartdrum title that’s been published in 2025 — as well as a look ahead at forthcoming 2026 Heartdrum titles that you can pre-order today!
Pale yellow graphic titled “Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day with Heartdrum” There is a photo collage made up of six picture frames, each displaying a close-up of a cover illustration from the Heartdrum catalogue. In the top right corner is a circular photo frame containing the logo for Heartdrum, a Native-focused publishing imprint under HarperCollins.
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Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Finally getting the chance to jump into #DVpit! I'm not open to queries but will be looking through pitches throughout the rest of the week. If I ❤️ one of your pitches and you'd like to query me, you can with query + 3 chapters / dummy / proposal / portfolio: querytracker.net/query/3212/S...
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Query Sandra Proudman at Gallt & Zacker Literary Agency
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Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Go buy Tylenol today, for sure, but also more than anything else go buy or preorder a book written or illustrated by an autistic creative.
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Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
I just saw American Dirt pictured on a Latinx Heritage Month display by an Indie Bookstore next to Mexican Gothic and I want to scream 🤬 Please support actual Mexican authors always but during this month especially ✌🏼
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Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
When you’re on deadline and you take a five minute break to check out what’s happening on socials.
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a cartoon dog is sitting in front of a fire with the words " everything is fine " below him
ALT: a cartoon dog is sitting in front of a fire with the words " everything is fine " below him
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Léa Charbonnier @cleadraw.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Hi 👋 #KidLitArtPostcard I am available for your next project! ✨Picture Book ✨Book Cover ✨Graphic Novel and more... Rep'd by @sandraproudman.bsky.social at @galltzacker.bsky.social ❤️ Leacharbonnier.art
Two kids and a dog are jumping from a cliff to the sea.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
NEWS: A House of Representatives Subcommittee just voted to continue library funding in next year's federal budget. This is thanks to YOUR hard work as library advocates. The fight to #FundLibraries isn't over yet. Stay tuned for more ways to take action for libraries. #ForOurLibraries
You made your voice heard for libraries. The House listened. A House of Representatives Subcommittee just voted to continue library funding in next year's federal budget.
The fight to #FundLibraries isn't over yet, but this good news is thanks to your hard work.
Stay tuned for more ways to take action for libraries. Show up for our libraries. American Library Associaiton.
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Cheryl B. Klein @cherylklein.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Bluesky! I’m once again donating three separate hours of editorial time to the #Kidlit4Ceasefire campaign, for buyers to use as they choose. Bidding is currently in the $100-150 range for each hour & ends tonight at 9 PST! Link in the next post.
A pink-and-yellow graphic featuring a picture of me and a QR code to the 32auctions.com site to bid!
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Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
*Please Repost and Share* IT'S THE LAST DAY TO BID IN THE WE THE PEOPLE SUMMER FUNDRAISER! Bidding will end at 6:15 PT / 9:15 ET today. www.32auctions.com/WeThePeopleSummerAuction XOXO Sandra
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Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
3 hours left to bid!!!! Still have over 200 items with no bids! 32auctions.com/WeThePeopleSummerFundraiser
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Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
*Please Repost and Share* IT'S THE LAST DAY TO BID IN THE WE THE PEOPLE SUMMER FUNDRAISER! Bidding will end at 6:15 PT / 9:15 ET today. www.32auctions.com/WeThePeopleSummerAuction XOXO Sandra
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Victoria | How to Survive Debut Author Stress, out free! @shiwritesprose.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
All these consultations were provided through the Nebula Conference and other auctions, as well as Personal Growth track workshops at the San Francisco Writers Conference. 21 hours left! Please donate to this fabulous cause by @sandraproudman.bsky.social !
QR code with my headshot for the We the People summer fundraiser!
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Kiley Autumn @heykileya.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
There are so many amazing items on here with no or only a few bids!
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Léa Charbonnier @cleadraw.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
Alt Cover for In Other Lands by @sarahreesbrennan.bsky.social 🌈⚔️🌊 . . Rep'd by @sandraproudman.bsky.social ✨ . #bookcover #kidlitart #fantasybook #romancelandia 🌈📚 #inotherlands
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Kim Baker @kimbaker.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
And I just signed up for this 2-hour picture book workshop with @sandraproudman.bsky.social because a) Picture books are hard!, and b) $35 is a bargain. #KidLit4Ceasefire #picturebooks www.32auctions.com/organization...
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Character-Driven Picture Book Workshop
Auction item 'Character-Driven Picture Book Workshop' hosted online at 32auctions.
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Kaitlyn Ikumi DelaCruz @kikumi67.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
Awesome opportunities for an important cause! 💜 #KidLit4Ceasefire #writingcommunity #amwriting
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Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
✨WE ARE LIVE!✨ Almost 400 amazing items are available to help #KidLit4Ceasefire families survive the genocide in Gaza! 322 still without bids: www.32auctions.com/organization...
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Kim-Hoa Ung 黃金花 @autumnleaflet.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
Many wonderful opportunities up for bidding. All for a great cause ❤️🙏🏼 www.32auctions.com/organization... #kidlit4ceasefire @sandraproudman.bsky.social ❤️
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We The People Summer Fundraiser
Silent auction 'We The People Summer Fundraiser' hosted online at 32auctions.
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Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
✨Please share and bookmark!✨ In one week the We The People Summer fundraiser will begin to benefit #KidLit4Ceasefire families in Gaza and immigrant and trans rights! www.32auctions.com/WeThePeopleS... + A small thread of other ways to help that are now live and will be live long-term:
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Morgan Wilson @authormorganw.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
There are so many amazing items here! Please check this out to help us help families in Gaza and support trans and immigrant rights!! #KidLit4Ceasefire
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Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
At $7,200 / $40,000 goal with only five days left, you can help support #KidLit4Ceasefire families via links on my 🔗🌳 Please share the fundraiser page: 32auctions.com/WeThePeopleSummerAuction
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