I Am Writing Cosy Crime was another first for us this year, judged by mystery lover @louisebuckley.bsky.social - thank you Louise, for being on the case! And congratulations to all super sleuths showcased here. #CosyCrime #CozyCrime #WritingComp #AmWritingCrime #WritingCommunity #CompWinner

Do you have a knack for crafting clever mysteries and chilling crimes? Put your sleuthing skills to the test in the #CosyCrime #IAmWritingComp and catch the eye of judge @louisebuckley.bsky.social Submit 3,500 words & a 1-page synopsis by 22 May 12pm BST at iaminprint.co.uk/competitio... #cozycrime

It's that time again where I'm looking for new audiobooks to listen to - what have you enjoyed recently?

Come book a 1-1 meeting with me! And receive feedback on your submissions documents. I'm also on the lookout for horror and dark academic 👀

Well that was a brilliant London Book Fair! Felt really positive. Other territories mostly feeling positive about their local situations and UK editors asking for more than romantasy. Which is good as I don't represent romantasy 😄. Looking forward to sleeping in my own bed tonight though 😴

EDITORS and People of Publishing, I still have a few slots left at LBF if you want to meet? Drop me a line if you do. (Had lots of success on X when I posted this last year but less confident that I'll receive the same interest on this platform 😂)

Part 2 of How to Write a Standout Query Letter is now live. This is all about elevator pitches. For paid subscribers there is also the chance to receive feedback on your elevator pitch, if you include it in the comments! Link to my Substack in my bio.

'Deeply affecting.' Donal Ryan 'Utterly persuasive.' Joseph O'Connor 'I loved it!' Elaine Feeney Happy publication day to Fíona Scarlett! May All Your Skies Be Blue is out now 🍃 faber.co.uk/product/9780571390908-may-all-your-skies-be-blue/

Writers ,I'm delighted to launch the first part of the online course: How to Write a Standout Query Letter. Here are some excerpts from part one. open.substack.com/pub/louisebu...

It looks like I may not be able to launch my online course this week ☹️. I'm having difficulties connecting Substack to their payment system. I have a call scheduled with them on Friday but I'm unsure if that will result in being able to launch the course. Sorry to those waiting!

I'm launching an online course on Substack next week: How to Write a Standout Query Letter. Link to my Substack in bio. This course is perfect for querying authors and those looking to query soon. 👇🏼

A reminder that I offer a query letter critique service, if you're looking for objective feedback on your query letter from an industry insider ✨ get in touch via my Linktree if interested!

Right folks, haven't done this in a while (and not on this platform), please can you tell me your BEST reads of last year . . .

It’s deadline day to win a meeting with literary agent @louisebuckley.bsky.social by sending us your opening chapter. Just over 13 hours left to enter!

I'm this year's judge for the Retreat West First Chapter novel award. Just 2 more days to enter! 👇🏼

Many years ago when I was an editor I went to my boss and asked why we were allowing ourselves to become so reliant on Amazon...I suggested that publishers could mutually invest in a central bookselling website where orders were sent direct to relevant hubs and the amount we'd save because...

I've written my second Substack! What *is* a literary agent? substack.com/@louisebuckl...

Will be posting more on this in a couple of weeks but very excited to now be representing Terri!

I've started a Substack! Full details in the link in my bio, but my hope is to offer both hope and transparency about how to get a book published and sustain a career as an author.

I'm thinking of starting a Substack (following some excellent advice from another agent). If I were to, what would you like to read about? What areas of publishing and writing would you like me to write about?

I've had a 2nd cancellation for editorial work in January (it's not my month 😆) so if anyone is looking for: -a manuscript review (novels) -developmental editing (novels) -a review of your submission documents -a chat with a professional about your writing journey ... Send me a DM via my Linktree!

OUTRAGED by this! EVERY editor works so hard and does a fantastic job and should be praised on their own merits not pitted against each other using arbitrary metrics.

I'm thrilled to announce that I now represent Susanna Beard, who writes twisty, fast-paced thrillers perfect for fans of authors like Frieda McFadden, T.M. Logan and Claire McGowan. 'I found myself frantically turning the pages, desperate to uncover what happened' - Tracy Buchanan

Tips on making your #novel opening compelling for readers from literary agent @louisebuckley.bsky.social judge of our 20235 First Chapter competition. Read her insights and polish up your chapter to win a feedback meeting with Louise! Deadline to submit: 26th January 2025

I've added my Linktree to my bio, so people have a way of getting in touch about 👇😊

#Writingcommunity I've had a big project cancelled for January so if you are looking for feedback on your adult fiction manuscript from a professional, hit me up! Currently offering: -developmental editing -manuscript reviews -review of submission documents -informal chats over zoom

There will be two drop-ins (hs-la.com/the-drop-in/) on Oct 30th for authors to come and meet an agent and ask any publishing questions. The regular midday (UK) slot will be hosted by @louisebuckley.bsky.social Then I'll be hosting a later 5pm slot Just mention when you apply which you'd prefer

Tomorrow I'm re-opening for submissions 🎉 (and for the first week of each month going forward) HOWEVER, us all getting COVID this summer and my daughter having an unexpected two days in hospital at the start of August has meant that I still have around 100 submissions to get through in my inbox.

Looks like I'm going to have to spread myself across several accounts now that everyone has migrated from X...😔

I'm thinking of re-opening my online course 'How to submit to a literary agent' in January. What do you wish you'd known before you submitted your manuscript to a literary agent? Hit me up with your questions!

I've ended-up finishing a project a couple of days earlier than planned 🎉. What are people reading and enjoying, or have enjoyed reading recently? Can be adult fiction/YA/non-fiction.

Loving the Judy Blume - Forever documentary. She is/has been such an inspiration for so many. Meeting her when I worked at Pan Macmillan was definitely a publishing career highlight!

It's such a miserable day but the cafe I'm working in is playing ABBA songs and it really is making me feel happier.

Too many seem to think that, in the end, NHS coped fine with covid. I'm planning a substack on what happened from March 2020 to 2021, inc ICU I'd like to include ANONYMOUS quotes from FRONTLINE staff on what it was like, to bear witness. Please fill out & share! www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/PKH9MRT