Are you writing literary, mainstream, or book club fiction? Agent Katie Monson is judging a new FREE contest for writers. Ends on April 20, 2026. Winner gets an agent critique! Enter here: tinyurl.com/wdwcontest8 #literaryagent #writer #bookclub #author #writingcommunity

We brought this amazing guest post by Mike Nappa back, because we know it’s important! The Gatekeepers: The Three People Who Decide if Your Book Gets Published tinyurl.com/MikeNappaGat... #writing #fiction #amwri̇ti̇ng #writingcommunity #author

New Agent Alert! Olivia Emerick has recently started acquiring at Metamorphosis Literary. Olivia is looking for many genres in YA and Adult fiction! Discover the full MSWL and how to query on our blog: www.writingdayworkshops.com/blog #amwriting #amquerying #literaryagent #writingcommunity

Thank you @writingdaywksp.bsky.social for this agent spotlight! Interview coming soon!

The 2026 Online Pittsburgh Writing Workshop is an online “How to Get Published” writing event on May 8-9, 2026. Writers are welcome to attend virtually from anywhere! Info & Registration: pittsburghwritingworkshop.com #amwriting #amquerying #literaryagent #writingcommunity #writing

The 5 most important words to help craft your pitch: “It’s about a guy who…” Read more in our blog: writingdayworkshops.com/blog #writing #amwriting #amquerying #writingprompts #literaryagent

Looking forward to hearing pitches and networking with writers in person on March 28th at the 2026 Boston Writing Day Workshop. Still time to sign up! @writingdaywksp.bsky.social thebostonwritingworkshop.wordpress.com

Thank you to @writingdaywksp.bsky.social for a fantastic day and the chance to meet some awesome people, including potential agents! #writinglife #SFFwriter #disabilitylit #queerlit #fictionwriting

From Endless Revisions to Bestseller: Barbara Nickless Shares Her Path Through Doubt and the Unpredictable Market See what her best pieces of advice are for all authors looking to make it. Read all her advice: writingdayworkshops.com/blog #amwriting #amquerying #writingcommunity #writing #author

New Agent Alert! Sheila Madonia-Maberry has recently started acquiring at BAM Management. Sheila is looking for Adult, YA, and Memoir! Discover the full MSWL and how to query on our blog: www.writingdayworkshops.com/blog #amwriting #amquerying #literaryagent #writingcommunity #writing

Don’t let anyone take your power. Happy Motivation Monday! Get it done. ❤️ #writing #amwri̇ti̇ng #author #writingcommunity #writer

Ever wonder what happens when an agent is interested in signing you and your manuscript? Here’s a few steps you and the signing agent usually take during the process! #writing #author #amquerying #amwriting #writingcommunity

Start Today: A Children’s Author’s Advice on Writing, Revising, and Staying True We asked Jan some of the most important questions about creativity, perseverance, and more! Read all her advice on our blog: writingdayworkshops.com/blog #amwriting #amquerying #writingcommunity #writing #author

Literary Agent Spotlight on Rose Betancourt today! Rose is looking for many genres in Adult, including thrillers, mystery, and southern gothic fiction! See more info about Rose and how to query on our blog: www.writingdayworkshops.com/blog #writing #amwri̇ti̇ng #amquerying #literaryagent #author

Happy International Women’s Day. May we all write stories to live in worlds we love, and relive the moments we cherished. #internationalwomensday #writing #author #amwriting #writerslife

The 2026 Online Ohio Writing Workshop is an online “How to Get Published” writing event on April 10-11, 2026. Writers are welcome to attend virtually from anywhere and we have an incredible faculty! More info & sign up: ohiowritingworshop.com #amwriting #amquerying #literaryagent #writingcommunity

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

Last week was one of those weeks where writing felt hard and stupid and pointless. And then this! 😱😱I am so excited to send in my first 5 pages for critique by agent @morganchughes.bsky.social! What a gift of encouragement at a time I most needed it. 😭 Thank you @writingdaywksp.bsky.social

CONGRATULATIONS to our First Page Contest winners! Check your email if your name is up here! :) We’ll have more contests in the future and more chances to find a great fit! #writing #author #writingcommunity #writingcontest #writer www.writingdayworkshops.com/blog/4-free-...

No context. No need to explain. Just give us the line that pulled on those heart strings this week. ❤️ #author #writer #writingcommunity #writerslife #book

“New” Agent Alert! René has experience in the industry, so we’re saying “new” lightly! René recently switched to agenting and joined Dystel Goderich & Bourret LLC. René is looking for many genres of fiction and non-fiction. Read more: www.writingdayworkshops.com/blog #amwriting #amquerying

How many agents do you query at a time? Answering some of our most asked questions. Leave room for error and never query your whole list at once! #writer #author #writingcommunity #querying #writerslife

Mike Napa stopped by the blog and gave us the best skill builders for writing fiction! Check out Skill Builders for Fiction Writers: 8 Literary Agent Tips for Improving Plot, Dialogue, Character, and More tinyurl.com/MikeNappaSki... #writing #fiction #amwri̇ti̇ng #writingcommunity #author

Literary Agent Spotlight on Michael Kaler today, who is newly acquiring with Lucinda Literary! Michael enjoys reading across psychology, science, history, and politics, and socially conscious books. tinyurl.com/MichaelKaler #amquerying #literaryagent #writing #author #writer

“New” Agent Alert! Jane has experience in the industry, so we’re saying “new” lightly! Jane joined Calligraph Literary Agency and is building her list! Jane is looking for different genres of non-fiction and fiction titles. Discover the MSWL: www.writingdayworkshops.com/blog #literaryagent

Faith, Fear, and Fiction: Karen Barnett on Perseverance, Doubt, and Finding Your Writing Niche We asked Karen some of the most important questions about writer’s block, self-doubt, and so much more! Read all her advice: writingdayworkshops.com/blog #amwriting #writingcommunity #writing #author

Happy Writing Prompt Wednesday! You know the rules: 1. Sit down 2. Start writing 3. Aim for at least 500 words (no upper word limit) 4. Have as much fun as you can with it Thanks, @brianklems.bsky.social for the best writing prompts! #amwriting #writingcommunity #writing #author

It’s the last day to submit your first pages! GET THOSE ENTRIES AND SHARES IN! :) Enter here: tinyurl.com/wdwcontestsj... #author #writingcommunity #writerslife #writingcontest #authorlife

Congratulations have been a long time coming for Brent Fisher and Eric Smith! We’re thrilled to have been a part of their success story. 🎉 Don’t miss Brent’s classes on How To Pitch A Literary Agent at our Chicago and Michigan workshops! #authorlife #publishing #literaryagent #writerscommunity

A little Sunday inspiration to wind down your weekend. May your Super Bowl/Puppy Bowl/Bad Bunny Concert/Olympics watching weekend be filled with love, light, and plenty of inspiration. ✨ #authorlife #writeyourstory #writingcommunity #writing #authorcommunity

“Fun” Book Promotion: If Not Free, Then Low Cost We have an AMAZING guest post from @hertafeelyauthor for you today! If you’re publishing your book, you do NOT want to miss Herta’s tips! Read her post: tinyurl.com/FunBookPromo #author #writercommunity #writersofinstagram #amwriting #publishing

Near any of these cities in the upcoming months? Come to an IN PERSON conference! Meet some other writers, agents, editors, and spend a day immersed in your craft. ✍️ Register online: writingdayworkshops.com #authorcommunity #writer #writingcommunity #authorlife #writergram

Kicking off our 2026 online writing workshops starting THIS WEEKEND! Can’t make it? It’s okay! We have plenty more for you to join from the comfort of your own home around the globe. ❤️🌎 More info: www.writingdayworkshops.com #writingworkshop #author #writerslife #writer #writingcommunity

Literary Agent Spotlight on Shannon Snow of Rosecliff Literary! Shannon is looking for many genres in adult, new adult, and YA with vivid, well-developed characters! Take a look at her MSWL below: tinyurl.com/ShannonSnowA... #amquerying #literaryagent #writing #author #writer

I almost missed this one! If you did too, they extended the deadline to February 10th! There's still time to submit your first page for a free critique if selected!! @writingdaywksp.bsky.social Submit here: tinyurl.com/wdwcontest7

DEADLINE EXTENDED! Didn’t send in your materials in January? No worries! We’ve extended the deadline for ALL FOUR writing contests to February 10, 2026. Info and entry here: tinyurl.com/wdwcontestsj... #MG #romance #writing #author #thriller #fantasy

We love a good success story! Congratulations Jennie and Pam! 🎉 #writingcommunity #author #writer #amwriting #writing

What a 5-Time Christy Winner and Hall of Famer Wants You to Know About Writing Fiction featuring James L. Rubart! Because who better to give advice than an author who’s been through it? Read all his advice: writingdayworkshops.com/blog #amwriting #amquerying #writingcommunity #writing #author

Maintaining a Propulsive Plot in Literary Fiction: Tips from a Literary Agent We have an AMAZING guest post from Nour Sallam today! If you’re writing Literary Fiction, you do NOT want to miss Nour’s tips! Read her post here: tinyurl.com/NSallamLitFic #amwriting #literaryagent #writingcommunity

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

Reposting this for all our fellow writers out there querying in January. Keep your head up! A new year is a perfect space for new opportunities, and querying is one of the pathways to get there. :) #amwriting #amquerying #literaryagent #writingcommunity #fiction #writing #writerscommunity

I will be (digitally) scurrying about these next few months! Catch me teaching online workshops with the Orange County Library System (FREE TO THE PUBLIC!) or join me at one of @writingdaywksp.bsky.social virtual pitch events! I hope I get to meet some of you. xx

A little Sunday inspiration for your feed. ❤️ #amwriting #amquerying #writingcommunity #writerslife #writercommunity #writers #authorlife #authorcommunity #write #books

Kicking off my Bluesky debut with a writing contest announcement -- @writingdaywksp.bsky.social is seeking the first pages of adult mystery/thriller/suspense/crime novels! You can enter at tinyurl.com/wdwcontest5. Good luck! 😊

@writingdaywksp.bsky.social New FREE contest for writers of Romance/Women's Fiction/Romantasy — tinyurl.com/wdwcontest7 — Judged by Agent Christine Gross of FinePrint Literary, via @writingdayworkshops. Winners get an agent critique of their work.

As we get back into querying, we felt it was important to bring this back! We know, rules are made to be broken, but following specific guidelines is your best chance of not getting an auto reject. Give them a chance to get to the good stuff! #amwriting #amquerying #writingcommunity

AGENT INTERVIEW: Ritu Anand of D4EO Literary Agency! Ritu 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 #amwriting #amquerying #literaryagent #writingcommunity

New FREE contest for writers of Adult Science Fiction & Fantasy — tinyurl.com/wdwcontest6 — Judged by Agent Lydia Caudill of Andrea Hurst Literary Management, via @writingdayworkshops. Winners get an agent critique of their work. @writingdaywksp.bsky.social

@writingdaywksp.bsky.social New FREE contest for writers of Romance/Women's Fiction/Romantasy — tinyurl.com/wdwcontest7 — Judged by Agent Christine Gross of FinePrint Literary, via @writingdayworkshops. Winners get an agent critique of their work.