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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚

@vickyweberbooks.bsky.social
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Literary Agent at Fuse Literary ❤ Publishing Coach + 🇵🇷 Children's Book Author repped by Amy Giuffrida @kissbyink.bsky.social 👉 vickyweberbooks.substack.com/p/star…

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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 3h
Started a Pinterest for my pen name about a month ago, and I wish I'd done it sooner!
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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Every part of your query helps me fully consider. In a synopsis, I'm checking to see if there are large plot holes, thin character arcs, etc. This helps me understand the level of work your manuscript might need before going on submission.
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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Someone asked me: "wait, you're an author?" So I guess this post is a reminder that I write books. I should probably talk about them more. 😅
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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
DROP YOUR SPOOKY BOOK RECS! ⬇️
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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
What keeps you writing when it's not going the way you planned?
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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Instead of worrying about worldbuilding in opening chapters, focus on developing the character so that we have something to hold onto. Then let us discover the world around them as they move through it.
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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
I genuinely love this weird little industry with my whole heart even on the days it drives me absolutely up the wall. 💙
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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
I've been knee-deep in both the self-pub and trad worlds for years, and I've found that the most successful authors are the ones who deeply understand both, no matter which pub path they take. Knowledge is power, and there is no one-size-fits-all.
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Fuse Literary @fuseliterary.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Happy book birthday to WHEN YOU TELL by New York Times bestselling author Steena Holmes! Robyn Harding calls it “A riveting page-turner about the dark side of celebrity, female friendship, and the lengths people will go to protect the ones they love.” Out now: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSDWJJJ3/
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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
I have over 200 ARC readers on my picture book releasing this month. I have 143 preorders on my Adult horror also releasing this month. It feels good to have new projects publishing. It's been too long.
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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
I was hoping to avoid making a post like this, but due to...recent events...my bank account is quite sad. So if anyone is interested, I have AMA call availability: www.athomeauthor.com/service-page...
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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
I used to write my book and 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯 write the pitch/comps/synopsis. Now, I do it backwards! Here's why: vickyweberbooks.substack.com/p/why-i-writ...
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Why I Write My Pitch Before I Write My Book
The first time I tried to write a synopsis after finishing a manuscript, I genuinely blanked.
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Laura Jensen Walker @laurajensenwalker.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Got my author copies today. Only 2 1/2 weeks until Primrose is in bookstores!🎉 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social
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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Interview with an agent friend! www.athomeauthor.com/post/meet-li...
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Meet Literary Agent Sarah Fisk
At Home Author chats with literary agent, Sarah Fisk about publishing and the querying process.
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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
WHY ARE THERE SO MANY! Seriously, it seems like every day! vickyweberbooks.substack.com/p/the-publis...
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Michael Dashow @mdashow.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Hi #KidLitArtPostcard day, here's my spooky (but also cozy?) art for October's postcard day. I'm repped by @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social and am especially looking for Middle Grade cover work. See more work at mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co #kidLitArt #spooky #goblins #girl #spookyMG #kidLit #MG
A girl is in an old fashioned dining room surrounded by three huge, smiling-but-untrustworthy-looking green-skinned goblin grannies, who are offering her all sorts of treats. The table is covered by other delicious-looking desserts. The girl, in a turquoise hoodie and long brown hair, is holding a glass of milk and smiling nervously. 
The text on the illo reads "Michael Dashow, mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co, rep'd by vicky Weber at TBA."
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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Stop being so hard on yourself.
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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I've been seeing a lot of manuscripts lately with dialogue that is *too* formal. Unnaturally formal or overly polished. Spend a day or two listening closely to how people speak to you throughout the day and see how that ends up changing your character's voices and dialogue.
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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Give me your unhinged WIP working title. Not the real manuscript title...the document name.
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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Iiiiiiiii am taking the weekend off social media. Thought I'd be okay, but I'm on the edge of a panic attack so offline I go. Back Monday!
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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Today's mood: 👻
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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
One of my favorite editing tricks: 1. Open your Google Doc. 2. Edit ➡️ Find and Replace 3. In the Find box, paste: \bwas\s\w+ing\b 4. Check all the boxes was watching ➡️ watched was smiling ➡️ smiled
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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
If you can delete a character and nothing changes, delete the character.
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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
If you get an email from vic.creativemediaagency@gmail.com it is NOT me!
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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Curious how much an author makes? Another great breakdown from Chelsea Tornetto:
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Author Income Streams: Become a Full-Time Author
Ever wondered the truth about children's book author income and how much picture book authors actually make? If you want to turn your writing passion into a ...
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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
If you get a call with an agent scheduled or get an offer of rep, give that update to agents you've queried. Its a helpful nudge, and they'll try their best to escalate you in the queue.
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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Quick reminder that I have about 7 pitch slots open for the Louisville Book Festival: www.louisvillebookfestival.com/festival-inf...
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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Tell me a book you've reread more than twice.
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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Pro tip: keep a folder of all the nice things people have said about you. On a bad day, set a timer and sit down with it.
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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Even if you don't have a book yet, start building your audience. Consider what makes you click or engage with a post, and then think about your ideal reader. What do they care about or connect with? THAT'S what you post about.
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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
In fantasy I need to know what the magic costs. Otherwise, I'm wondering why said magic can't solve all the problems.
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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
My pen name social media accounts are still tiny, but I just hit 122 preorders anyway! Proof that you just need to find your people.
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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Officially up for preorder! www.amazon.com/Music-Career...
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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
What are your tricks for creating writing time?
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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
The past two weeks have been an emotional rollercoaster, but I'm truly excited for what's to come!
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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
News coming soon. 👀
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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
👉🏽 Audiobooks are reading 👉🏽 Books are political 👉🏽 YOU—WILL—NOT—TAKE—MY—EM—DASHES Thanks for coming to my TED Talk.
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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Literary agents looking for cozy fantasy - text/email/carrier pigeon me! I've got a coaching student who has a hook that is 🔥 🔥 🔥
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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Preorders until TONIGHT are 25% off at @barnesandnoble with code PREORDER25 at checkout. Support the authors! Spread the word! #BNPreorder
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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
People always think I'm joking when I say I don't sleep. And I am. But also...I'm not. 😂 #insomnia
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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Popping in to say: @barnesandnoble is running 25% off preorders with code PREORDER25 through Sept 11th, and my authors would be thrilled to see their books on your shelves!
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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Work-life balance? What's that? I've never heard of that in my life 🙃
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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Prologues are fine. There's nothing *wrong* with prologues. Just...most books don't need them. 🫣
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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Describe your manuscript or WIP...badly! Go!
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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Read your option clause before you sign a pub deal. That one paragraph can potentially cost you years of your career.
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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Be vigilant, friends.
vickyweberbooks.substack.com
The Publishing Scam That Almost Fooled Me (And I'm an Agent)
Scams have always been a thing.
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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
TOMORROW Reedsy Learning is hosting How to Self-Publish a Bestseller in 2026. Get $20 off with my link 👇 reedsy.com/learning/eve...
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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Anyone else going to be at WriterCon??
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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
I was interviewed in The Bottom Line about this roughly a year ago, but I think much of my advice still stands: janefriedman.com/agents-and-p...
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Agents and Publishers Confront AI Use in Submissions | Jane Friedman
I spoke to agents and publishers to ask how much evidence of AI use they’re seeing in submitted materials and why they ask about AI use at the query stage.
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