Writing Through the Real: Tricia Thomas on Shame, Struggle, and Finding Freedom as a Creative Read more: writingdayworkshops.com/blog #writing #writercommunity #author #authorlife #authorcommunity

New Agent Alert! Maureen Wise has recently started acquiring at Metamorphosis Literary. Maureen is looking for multiple genres in adult fiction! Discover the full MSWL and how to query on our blog: www.writingdayworkshops.com/blog #amwriting #amquerying #literaryagent #writingcommunity #writing

Rewiring the Writer’s Mind: Elizabeth Byler Younts on Faith, Creativity & Overcoming Fear We asked Elizabeth some important questions about perseverance, self-doubt, and so much more! Read all her advice: writingdayworkshops.com/blog #amwriting #amquerying #writingcommunity #writing #author

@writingdaywksp.bsky.social Very excited to take one-on-one pitches at the 2026 (Online) California Writing Workshop on June 14. Join me! Anyone from anywhere can attend. Learn more about the virtual writers conference here: californiawritingworkshop.com

EDITOR INTERVIEW: Alec Loganbill of Plainspoken Books! Alec answers some of our most pressing questions and discusses their best advice for authors hoping to make it. Learn more on our blog: tinyurl.com/ALoganbill #writing #writer #amwri̇ti̇ng #amquerying #editor

Human nature means never reaching perfection. Imperfect beings create biased perfections, which is never something we can control as writers. So give up perfection. Go for something good…and then it can be great. ❤️ #writing #writingcommunity #author #writersofinstagram #writer

The 2026 Online New England Writing Workshop is an online “How to Get Published” writing event on July 24-25, 2026. Writers are welcome to attend virtually from anywhere! More info & registration: thenewenglandwritingworkshop.com #amwriting #amquerying #literaryagent #writingcommunity #writing

Literary Agent Spotlight on Nour Sallam today! Nour is seeking many genres of fiction and non-fiction! See more info about Nour and how to query on our blog: www.writingdayworkshops.com/blog #writing #amwri̇ti̇ng #amquerying #literaryagent #author

Story First, Box Later: On Writing Cross-Genre Fiction By Millie Abecassis Millie made an amazing guest post about writing cross-genre manuscripts, and trying to fit them into a publishing box. Read Here: tinyurl.com/StoryFirstBo... #writing #amwri̇ti̇ng #amquerying #author #writingcommunity

Happy Friday, writing family! Let’s make our dreams come true this weekend! #writing #writer #writersofinstagram #author #writingcommunity

Having trouble with your synopsis? You’re not alone! Chuck Sambuchino came back to the blog with a few tips to help all of us really focus in on what’s needed to create your best synopsis. Read more: tinyurl.com/5TipsForSyno... #writing #writer #author #writingcommunity #authorcommunity

Our winners have been announced! CONGRATULATIONS to our First Page Contest winners! Check your email! Didn’t win? Don’t lose hope! What might not work for one, can be perfect for another! #writing #author #writingcommunity #writingcontest #writer www.writingdayworkshops.com/blog/first-p...

Pages in Progress: The Honest Truth About Impostor Syndrome, Patience & Finishing Author Radu Paun opens up about his struggles—from his first manuscript and the querying trenches to the hard-won lessons. writingdayworkshops.com/blog #writing #writercommunity #author #authorlife #authorcommunity

New Agent Alert! Katie Ferriello has recently started acquiring at Mansion Street Literary Management. Katie is looking for many genres of YA through adult fiction! Discover the MSWL on our blog: www.writingdayworkshops.com/blog #amwriting #amquerying #literaryagent #writingcommunity #writing

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Write Your Book 4 Times: What It Really Takes to Finish a Manuscript Mike Nappa made another amazing guest post about writing and editing your manuscript, and when it’s time to let it go. Read Here: tinyurl.com/WriteYourBoo... #writing #amwri̇ti̇ng #amquerying #author #writingcommunity

The Grace We Forget to Give Ourselves: Multi-Award-Winning Author Tamatha Cain’s Advice for New Writers We asked Tamatha questions about perseverance, self-doubt, and more! Read all her advice on our blog: writingdayworkshops.com/blog #amwriting #amquerying #writingcommunity #writing #author

As we get through the height of conference season, here’s a few GREEN FLAGS to consider while pitching agents and editors. :) Come prepared and ready for conversation! #writing #literaryagent #authorlife #writingcommunity #amquerying

Literary Agent Spotlight on Phoebe Schmidt today! Phoebe is looking for adult fantasy and sci-fi! See more info about Phoebe and how to query on our blog: www.writingdayworkshops.com/blog #writing #amwri̇ti̇ng #amquerying #literaryagent #author

Struggling with your opening? Trust us, we ALL are! It’s the most edited part of a manuscript. Here’s a checklist we’re bringing back to help narrow down where your opening needs strengthening. What’s the strongest part of your opening? #writing #writingtips #amwriting #author #writingcommunity

From Short Stories to Film Awards: What Grigory Lukin Wishes He’d Told His Beginner Self About Writing Sharing what the journey taught, and why “indefatigability” might be the only word needed. Read more: writingdayworkshops.com/blog #writer #writingcommunity #author #writing #writinginspiration

I'll be doing 1:1 pitches on May 9 if you want to chat about a book you're writing/querying!

AGENT INTERVIEW: Vicky Weber of Creative Media Agency! Vicky answers some of our most pressing questions and discusses their best advice for authors hoping to make it! Learn more on our blog: writingdayworkshops.com/blog #writing #writer #amwri̇ti̇ng #amquerying #literaryagent

New Agent Alert! Justina Ireland has recently started acquiring at Handspun Literary. Justina is looking for MG, YA, and Adult! Discover the full MSWL and how to query on our blog: www.writingdayworkshops.com/blog #amwriting #amquerying #literaryagent #writingcommunity #writing

22 Years to Publication: Hard-Won Writing Lessons from Historical Novelist Lori Benton We asked Lori some of the most important questions about perseverance, writer’s block, and more! Read her advice: writingdayworkshops.com/blog #amwriting #amquerying #writingcommunity #writing #author

A Fantastic Opportunity! Last day today! New FREE contest for writers of Romance and Women's Fiction — tinyurl.com/wdwcon9 — Judged by Agent Rachel Beck of Liza Dawson Associates, via @writingdayworkshops. Winners get an agent critique of their work. @writingdaywksp.bsky.social #writingcommunity

Fellow querying authors! @writingdaywksp.bsky.social is running a free writing contest: For writers of Thriller / Mystery / Crime / Suspense / Cozy — tinyurl.com/wdwcon11 — Judged by Agent Ritu Anand of D4E0 Literary. Winners get an agent critique of their work.

Fellow querying authors, another free writing contest! Deadline TODAY: For writers of Literary / Mainstream / Book Club Fiction -- tinyurl.com/wdwcon8 -- Judged by Agent Katie Monson of SBR Media, via @writingdaywksp.bsky.social. Winners get an agent critique of their work. #amquerying

Last day to submit to this New FREE contest for writers of Young Adult Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Horror — tinyurl.com/wdwcon10 — Judged by Agent Keir Alekseii of Azantian Literary, via @writingdayworkshops. Winners get an agent critique of their work. @writingdaywksp.bsky.social

The 2026 Online California Writing Workshop is an online “How to Get Published” writing event on June 12-13, 2026. Writers are welcome to attend virtually from anywhere! More info: californiawritingworkshop.com #amwriting #amquerying #literaryagent #writingcommunity #writing

On Believing in Books: A Literary Agent’s Honest Lesson About Passion vs. Publishing Reality Emma Fulenwider made an amazing guest post about an agent’s passion, and how it’s not always enough. Step into an agent’s shoes: tinyurl.com/BelievingInB... #writing #amwri̇ti̇ng #author #writingcommunity

New Agent Alert! Layla Fallah has recently started acquiring at BookEnds Literary. Layla is looking for illustrators in many genres! Discover the full MSWL and how to query on our blog: www.writingdayworkshops.com/blog #amwriting #amquerying #literaryagent #writingcommunity #writing

AGENT INTERVIEW: Brianna Summers of Holloway Literary Agency! Brianna answers some of our most pressing questions and discusses their best advice for authors hoping to make it. Learn more on our blog: writingdayworkshops.com/blog #writing #writer #amwri̇ti̇ng #amquerying #literaryagent

Hey #WriteSky peeps! I am going to be attending the @writingdaywksp.bsky.social in Orlando Florida this Friday I’m pretty sure all my moots are either in non Florida US or non US parts of the world, but if you’re part of the community and attending, I’d love to meet up and say hi! #WritingCommunity

Only 10 days left to enter these contests! All entries must be submitted by April 20th! More info and ways to submit can be found on our blog: writingdayworkshops.com/blog #writing #author #literaryagent #writingcommunity #writingtips

Happy Writing Prompt Thursday! You know the rules: 1. Sit down 2. Start writing 3. Aim for at least 500 words 4. Have as much fun as you can with it Thanks, @brianklems.bsky.social for the best writing prompts! #amwriting #writingcommunity #writing #writinginspiration #author

Biggest Querying Pet Peeves of Literary Agents (PART 3) Advice from Literary Agents themselves, on what to avoid and what they see a lot of in queries! You can find this article and more on our blog: writingdayworkshops.com/blog #writingcommunity #literaryagent #writerslife #writing #amquerying

Someone just asked me, so I'll share this tip: don't hand any printed materials to me at TWW. If I want to see work from you, I'll ask you to email it. Illustrators can bring a portfolio to show, but I won't keep it. This happens every year and is a waste of paper. ♻️ @writingdaywksp.bsky.social

New Agent Alert! Rita Veras has recently started acquiring at Rosecliff Literary. Rita is looking for many genres of adult fiction! Discover the full MSWL and how to query on our blog: www.writingdayworkshops.com/blog #amwriting #amquerying #literaryagent #writingcommunity #writing

Just 4 days until I head to Toronto for TWW (@writingdaywksp.bsky.social). I've gone every year for 3 years and it's always a great time! I look forward to talking about the thought process of literary agents as we read queries, and listening to some live pitches! 📚

This is coming RIGHT up, and I'll be there—online! Saturday @ 10:45AM I'm teaching my "Dial Up Your Dialogue" class, and there'll be tons more classes from other industry pros. Agents are taking pitches, too. You don't have to be in Ohio to attend or pitch! Get the deets ⤵️

I’m so looking forward to the @writingdaywksp.bsky.social's MN Writing Workshop this Saturday 4/11 in Bloomington, MN. Craft workshops, publishing panels and agent pitch sessions! You can still register! minnesotawritingworkshop.com/schedule/ I'll be teaching a workshop on structure in CNF.

Why Agents Hate (Most) Prologues by Nour Sallam Nour is BACK with a great guest post about prologues that work, and how to make sure you’re using prologues correctly! Take a look at her tips and tricks: tinyurl.com/WhyAgentsHat... #writing #amwri̇ti̇ng #amquerying #author #writingcommunity

It's truuuue! I am judging a contest with @writingdaywksp.bsky.social 🥳🥳🥳 Submit your first page of your YA SFFH work, according to the instructions at tinyurl.com/wswcon10 and I will choose 3 winners to receive a critique of their first 5 pages via 30min video call 🎊 Deadline April 20th!

What happens when you don’t give up? #writing #writer #author #authorlife #writingcommunity

AGENT INTERVIEW: Olivia Emerick of Metamorphosis Literary Agency! Olivia answers some of our most pressing questions and discusses their best advice for authors. Learn more on our blog: writingdayworkshops.com/blog #writing #writer #amwri̇ti̇ng #amquerying #literaryagent

New Agent Alert! Gemma Paynter has recently started acquiring at P.S. Literary. Gemma is looking for Adult fiction and non-fiction! Discover the full MSWL and how to query on our blog: www.writingdayworkshops.com/blog #amwriting #amquerying #literaryagent #writingcommunity #writing

Thank you so much @writingdaywksp.bsky.social for this interview!