Sara Schonfeld @saraschon.bsky.social · 22/01/2025Sure thing! Do you mind DMing your email? I can’t seem to find it 😅 110
Sara Schonfeld @saraschon.bsky.social · 22/01/2025Welcome back! Do you mind DMing your email? I’m not sure I have it, or Outlook is just being annoying 😅 100
Sara Schonfeld @saraschon.bsky.social · 22/01/2025I don’t think I have your latest email! Do you mind DMing? 000
Sara Schonfeld @saraschon.bsky.social · 22/01/2025haha don’t worry I will be yapping everywhere I can 010
Sara Schonfeld @saraschon.bsky.social · 22/01/2025I don’t know if I have your latest email! do you mind DMing? 100
Sara Schonfeld @saraschon.bsky.social · 22/01/2025📣 attention agents!! we finally have a new who’s who for Harper Children’s editorial. let me know if your team hasn’t yet received a copy! 27522
Sara Schonfeld @saraschon.bsky.social · 20/12/20242pm on the Friday before Christmas. was supposed to be on a plane home to visit family, but had to change plans—and just closed one of the biggest deals of my career. looking forward to tomorrow, when I’ll meet the love of my life who owns a Christmas cupcake bookstore, as Hallmark intended. 2281
Sara Schonfeld @saraschon.bsky.social · 03/12/2024and if you want to learn more about self-publishing (if you aren’t one of the biggest pop stars on the planet), Reedsy has a great article on it: blog.reedsy.com/guide/how-to...blog.reedsy.comHow to Self-Publish a Book in 2025 [+ Checklist]Ready to share your story? Find out how to self publish a book and reach readers worldwide with our step-by-step guide. 010
Sara Schonfeld @saraschon.bsky.social · 03/12/2024if you’re curious about what the Eras book might mean for publishing, @svershbow.bsky.social’s article makes for great reading: www.esquire.com/entertainmen...esquire.comTaylor Swift Is Coming for Book PublishingThe singer’s quest for world domination continues with The Eras Tour Book. But why is Swift self-publishing, and what does that mean for the future of celebrity books? We’re unpacking all the major im... 192
Sara Schonfeld @saraschon.bsky.social · 03/12/2024each type of publishing comes with its pros and cons, but as someone who has devoted her life to editing, I think it’s always worth this extra step to make sure your book is the best it can be! 140
Sara Schonfeld @saraschon.bsky.social · 03/12/2024but just because you choose not to work with a publishing house doesn’t mean you can’t work with editors. developmental editors, copyeditors, and proofreaders can help ensure the highest level of polish and are an integral step of the publishing process. 140
Sara Schonfeld @saraschon.bsky.social · 03/12/2024while some of these “errors” may be intentional preferences (I have definitely stetted many commas in my day), some, like misplaced modifiers, stacks, and printing in the gutter, are things an editor would likely query, if not outright suggest fixing. 230
Sara Schonfeld @saraschon.bsky.social · 03/12/2024lately fans have been complaining about the quality of the Eras Tour book, claiming it didn’t feel “edited.” www.tiktok.com/t/ZTYUrw7us/tiktok.comI know I’m not the only one disappointed with the Eras Tour book, but I haven’t seen anyone else talk about the glaringly obvious grammatical errors and clunky sentences within the pages. I make this ...TikTok video by emily 🦦✨🦋🪩🩷 210
Sara Schonfeld @saraschon.bsky.social · 03/12/2024let’s talk about the difference between self-publishing and traditional publishing (Taylor’s Version): 160
Sara Schonfeld @saraschon.bsky.social · 19/11/2024I’m an editor not an agent so way fewer! I’d say I average about 10 a month. You can see realtime numbers here: www.saraschonfeldbooks.com/submission-g...saraschonfeldbooks.comSubmission Guidelines — Sara Schonfeld 020
Sara Schonfeld @saraschon.bsky.social · 19/11/2024I’m just a girl, standing in front of everyone on Bluesky, babbling about books and boys 🥰 2360
Sara Schonfeld @saraschon.bsky.social · 19/11/2024Surprise me! I am always on the hunt for the next book that I can’t put down, and sometimes the pages have to speak for themselves. Tell me a story! I look forward to falling in love when I least expect it. 💙 Thank you for trusting me with your stories and I can’t wait to read! 🧵6/6 490
Sara Schonfeld @saraschon.bsky.social · 19/11/2024Grounded fantasy/mythology/fairy tales Take me somewhere magical. Stand out with tight worldbuilding, meaningful themes, strong characters, and literary-leaning voice. Take my breath away! Overall vibes: lush, gothic, heartbreaking/hearthealing, romantic Comps: Ava Reid, Thea Guanzon 131
Sara Schonfeld @saraschon.bsky.social · 19/11/2024Middle grade for middle graders Commercial, accessible, hooky books for tweens that they will love reading! Less about awards or gatekeepers, more about readers! Overall vibes: unputdownable, consumable, relatable, fun, silly Comps: Lisa Greenwald, Tanita Davis, Ally Malinenko 160
Sara Schonfeld @saraschon.bsky.social · 19/11/2024Strong elevator pitch & read Looking for high concept, unique, and marketable. That balance between grounded/realistic and larger-than-life stakes is what makes me fall in love! Overall vibes: cinematic, exciting, upbeat, propulsive, speculative, high-adrenaline Comps: Ann Liang, Maureen Johnson 120
Sara Schonfeld @saraschon.bsky.social · 19/11/2024YA rom-coms for teens Classic, lower stakes rom-coms that focus on the character and relationship arcs, especially when they reflects the actual teen experience. Open to speculative here as well! Overall vibes: fun, funny, light, swoony, coming-of-age Comps: Lynn Painter, Rachel Moore 140
Sara Schonfeld @saraschon.bsky.social · 19/11/2024Now that I’m finally back to reading submissions from earlier this year, here are some things I’m seeing in my inbox and loving! 🧵 1/6 2232
