Ruqayyah Daud
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Senior Editor at LBYR & Requited 📚 please don’t pitch me your book here! ❤️
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I really don’t know what to say here so here is a list of books i acquired/edited 😂
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and a friendly reminder if you want a full manuscript review you can email at
[email protected]
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somehow i forgot to set up my october
@manuscriptacademy.bsky.social
availability but i *am* open and you can book with me below:
manuscriptacademy.com/faculty-memb...
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Ruqayyah Daud
https://manuscriptacademy.com/faculty-members/ruqayyah-daud
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Manuscript Academy
about 1 month ago
We were lucky enough to speak with Penguin Random House editor Tyiana Combs, our newest faculty member, about where she sees publishing going--and what she's love to see in her inbox in 2025. Her insights,
#MSWL
& more here:
youtu.be/kE9FK63tp0k?...
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Meet Tyiana Combs: The Creative Force Behind Penguin Random House's Children's Books
YouTube video by The Manuscript Academy, LLC
https://youtu.be/kE9FK63tp0k?si=cKG-Agd40VfDNseW
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currently reading Skandar and the Unicorn Thief….its soooo good! I miss middle grade like this!
28 days ago
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and another reminder that i do full developmental edits! email below
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about 2 months ago
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finally caught up on all my editing and can read submissions
about 2 months ago
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friendly reminder that i’m open to critiques!
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about 2 months ago
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Kristine Ada Carter
about 2 months ago
This class on finding the hook of a novel taught by editor Raqayyah Daud
@borahaze91.bsky.social
was gold! So many concrete examples of great hooks from well known novels and interactive exercises to work on our own pitches.
#writingworkshop
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Manuscript Academy
about 2 months ago
We've been looking forward to this for months! Join Ruqayyah Daud's class, The Hook of Your Book, to learn not just how to pitch your work--but how to emphasize elements in your pages that help your book stand out. Learn more here:
hook-of-your-book-class.manuscriptacademy.com
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Finding the Hook of Your Book - Manuscript Academy Workshop
Master your book pitch in one hour with Hachette Book Group editor Ruqayyah Daud. Learn to hook agents and readers from hello.
https://hook-of-your-book-class.manuscriptacademy.com/
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Manuscript Academy
about 2 months ago
I think we can all agree that pitching is stressful, difficult, & a totally different skill than writing your beautiful story. But what if you could pitch better - AND use that knowledge to enhance your work ✨creatively✨? Join us Tuesday!
hook-of-your-book-class.manuscriptacademy.com
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You can book a meeting with yours truly!
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2 months ago
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once again shamelessly promoting myself 😂. Available for MG YA and NA/Adult!
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3 months ago
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reminder that if you’re interested in getting a full developmental edit from me, i freelance! you can email at
[email protected]
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4 months ago
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reminder that you can book me
@manuscriptacademy.bsky.social
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4 months ago
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I’m hiring an editorial assistant! Position will report to me and the director of our Graphic Novel program. You will get to work on childrens and our New Adult imprint. Apply here:
jobs.jobvite.com/hachette-boo...
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Hachette Book Group is looking for Editorial Assistant, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers.
Hachette Book Group is looking for Editorial Assistant, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. Learn more or Jobvite a friend.
https://jobs.jobvite.com/hachette-book-group/job/o5Fwwfww
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find me at
@manuscriptacademy.bsky.social
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find me at
@manuscriptacademy.bsky.social
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you can book a meeting with yours truly
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6 months ago
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Manuscript Academy
6 months ago
Comp titles are complicated! You need two books (or movies) within the last five years that are well-known but not runaway bestsellers. How do you know you've chosen right? Agent Sheyla Knigge, High Line Literary, shows us how!
youtu.be/bYXF9a5kG7s
@sknigge.bsky.social
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How Do You Know If Your Comp Title Is Too Big To Use? With Agent Sheyla Knigge
YouTube video by The Manuscript Academy, LLC
https://youtu.be/bYXF9a5kG7s
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Manuscript Academy
6 months ago
Meetings open in 20 minutes for members! We're thrilled to welcome
@borahaze91.bsky.social
and
@jemiscoe.bsky.social
to faculty, and have a big month of special events--including a live agent feedback panel with
@livivanov.bsky.social
that includes a critique partner afterparty. 🎉
evt.to/eiggaeuew
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My Requited
#MSWL
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8 months ago
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Cover Reveal and Exclusive Excerpt of Eternal Ruin by Tigest Girma
www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainmen...
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Exclusive: Tigest Girma's ‘Eternal Ruin’ Cover Reveal and Excerpt Gives a Glimpse to the Highly-Anticipated ‘Immortal Dark’ Sequel
We're celebrating vampire season early!
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/books/a64151052/tigest-girma-eternal-ruin-excerpt-cover-reveal/
8 months ago
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LBYR School & Library
8 months ago
Join LBYR authors
@stephcherrywell.com
l (UNBOXING LIBBY), Aubrey Hartman (THE UNDEAD FOX OF DEADWOOD FOREST), and Nicole Melleby (ATHLETE IS AGENDER) for School Library Journal's
#MiddleGradeMagic
virtual event on Thursday, (3/6)! Find out more and register at
www.slj.com/event/middle...
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Children's Bookshelf
9 months ago
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers has launched Requited, HBG’s first new adult imprint, to snag a maturing YA audience with stories beyond high school age
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LBYR Catches Feelings for New Adult Category with Requited Imprint
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers has launched Requited, HBG’s first new adult imprint, which will publish 10–20 titles per year.
https://buff.ly/41vituc
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some fun news:
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
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LBYR Catches Feelings for New Adult Category with Requited Imprint
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers has launched Requited, HBG’s first new adult imprint, which will publish 10–20 titles per year.
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/97173-lbyr-catches-feelings-for-new-adult-category-with-requited-imprint.html
9 months ago
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i freelance! if you’re interested you can reach out at
[email protected]
🤗
9 months ago
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what are some great writing podcasts on craft?
9 months ago
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everything is romantasy which i love but would love to see more contemporary romance
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10 months ago
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Katie 🏝️🧡
10 months ago
SURVIVOR x THE UNHONEYMOONERS Willa’s goal: win RIVAL ISLE and use the prize $ to save her family’s dying board game café The issue? She’s pretending to be her twin, and her old flame is a fellow contestant. 💕 romcom 🤫 fake dating ❤️ second chance 💪 mid 20s identity struggle
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he’s totally gonna take credit though lmao
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10 months ago
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Manuscript Wish List®
10 months ago
Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our First Official Bluesky ***
#MSWL
Day *** February 12, 2025. 🎉🎉🎉 Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying. Learn more here:
manuscriptwishlist.com/the-next-off...
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The Next Official #MSWL Day: February 12, 2025 – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website
https://manuscriptwishlist.com/the-next-official-mswl-day-february-12-2025
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i didn’t know this show still came on. i was mad when he killed his wife.
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10 months ago
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laptop just cut off in the middle of the meeting bc it wasn’t charged. but def looks like id had enough and abruptly left 🤣
10 months ago
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begging for more picture book submissions
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i’ll never understand how people hoarde wealth while others suffer
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10 months ago
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i see it!
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10 months ago
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the cats are in another territory war
10 months ago
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featuring
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10 months ago
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hot frosty was shockingly bad. i had zero expectations and yet
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kamilah cole
11 months ago
ELLE has named SO LET THEM BURN as one of their Best Fantasy and Sci-Fi Books of 2024!!! I don't think it will ever get old to see my book on the same list as the likes of Rebecca Roanhorse, Sabaa Tahir, Leigh Bardugo, and Holly Black 😭
www.elle.com/culture/book...
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The Best Fantasy and Sci-Fi Books of 2024
Yearning for a new world? These stories can get you there.
https://www.elle.com/culture/books/g46344169/best-fantasy-science-fiction-books-2024/
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Eric Smith
11 months ago
One last bit of news before publishing takes the long holiday nap… More horror is heading your way from
@jillbaguchinsky.bsky.social
!
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idk why i’ve suddenly got a bunch of new followers but heyyyy 👋🏽 here is my list
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11 months ago
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sometimes when i’m looking up book covers or doing other bookish things i feel like im not working. but i am
11 months ago
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this story is so sad
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11 months ago
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Amnesty International UK
11 months ago
1/5 A groundbreaking Amnesty report published today concludes Israeli authorities are committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
www.amnesty.org.uk/genocide-rep...
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Andrea Brown Literary Agency
11 months ago
Congratulations to Tigest Girma--IMMORTAL DARK just celebrated its 12th straight week on the NYT bestseller list!
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Faith Pray
11 months ago
Hello everybody! This is the beginning of my collection for
#ReadPalestineWeek
. FALASTIN by Sami Tamimi and Tara Wiley, HOMELAND by Hannah Moushabek & Reem Madooh, A MAP FOR FALASTEEN by Maysa Odeh and Aliaa Betawi, and MY OLIVE TREE by Hazar Elbayya. Aren’t they beauties?
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started watching when the phone rings and the plot honestly does not make sense…how has she not been caught? but its entertaining
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