We are so pleased to speak with writer and editor Vivian Lee about the importance of literary community, what it was like for her to work in publishing at Little A/Amazon, and how our industry has changed over the past decade. We also discuss California Pizza Kitchen, fusion cuisine, and the immigrant experience–finding the perfect … Read more
In our quest to keep you informed, entertained, and connected in this difficult time, we’re bringing you a free writing workshop–direct to your computer. Join us for writing prompts, exercises, and a community of supportive, talented writers. Meet critique partners, receive feedback on your work, and take your mind off everything happening in the outside … Read more
We speak with agent, author, and stand-up comedian (yes, really!) Barbara Poelle about the Venn diagram of editorial needs, not swearing before 10 a.m., and how breaking all the rules worked out spectacularly well for one of her clients. Barbara’s new book, Funny You Should Ask: Mostly Serious Answers to Mostly Serious Questions About the … Read more
Join us for a look inside a literary agent’s inbox! Listen as she decides–in the moment, on the air–what to request, what to reject, and why. Stephanie Winter is an associate agent at P.S. Literary. She first joined the agency as an intern before becoming the agency’s relations assistant. Stephanie is a dedicated bookseller who … Read more
If you’re writing YA, adult fiction, or even memoir, odds are there’s a romantic element. Carly Silver is a longtime supporter of MSWL (you’ve seen her at our live happy hours, on our podcast, and more), and we’re thrilled to have her join us for this very special event. Carly will respond to your pages … Read more
So you’ve decided to try to get your book traditionally published. You’ve done the research. You have a great draft, a great synopsis, and you’re ready to start shopping your manuscript. You have extensive notes on complex worldbuilding, character backstories, maps you’ve sketched out, notebooks full of additional content. How do you decide what makes … Read more
Join us for the e-party of the season! We’ve got a special guest, a happy hour with your new writing friends (and perhaps future critique partners), prizes, surprises, and MORE. This will work on any smart device. Bring your characters, a pen, and notepad (not required but encouraged) for a night of writerly exploration followed … Read more
Join us for a LIVE query panel with agent Kiana Nguyen at Donald Maass Literary Agency. Submit your query, short pitch, or both for a chance at live feedback from Kiana and our panel–plus, of course, a publishing Q&A. This event is designed to be supportive, uplifting, encouraging–and 100% introvert-friendly. (Wear pajamas! We’ll never know.) … Read more
Ever wish you could carry around a writing class in your pocket? One with special agent and editor guests, a rad* theme, and way too much coffee? Now you can. Our Write-In Workshop from last week (you can still see the full replay here, if you’d like the video too: manuscriptacademy.com/back-to-school-write-in) features all the ways thinking … Read more
We’re so happy you’re here! #MSWL, ManuscriptWishList.com, and our other resources exist to make agents more accessible, research more convenient, and the whole process more human. Here are some guides to get started: Main guide to searching for agents: http://www.manuscriptwishlist.com/the-comprehensive-search-and-query-guide/. We suggest you make a list of possible agents, then look at each agency website for their latest guidelines. For … Read more
